Post by PARAMOUNT on Feb 7, 2024 22:16:49 GMT -6
The Extreme Wrestling Corporation Presents
** SEASON 25 BEGINS!! **
EPISODE #39
EPISODE #39
FEBRUARY 7TH, 2024
LIVE! from the Cow Palace - Daly City, CAJust as you were expecting to see the opening reel of Paramount Wrestling, a brief moment of static is followed by the image of The Executive Branch of Paramount Wrestling, General Manager Chris Brock and Paramount Executive Director, Melody Malone shown in the ring inside of the historic Cow Palace. The crowd is cheering as they are excited to see what the duo have to say.
Chris Brock: EWC NATION!!!! It’s that time of the year, once again! Before we get to tonight’s show, however, Melody and I couldn’t wait any longer to let you know about all of the changes coming to the Orange brand this season! So please indulge us for a moment as we bring to you the state of the brand address!
Brock lets the crowd react before continuing on.
Chris Brock: The first announcement Mel and I have for you is the introduction of the Paramount Power Rankings™. We wanted to make sure that every contribution made by a member of the Paramount roster is properly accredited and what better way to do that then to make it public and transparent for you all to see? So beginning tonight, we will be calculating every win, every loss, every tie and assigning a point value to them. Win a match on Paramount? That’s two points. Lose a match on Paramount, however, and you lose a point. Manage to snatch a stalemate out of the jaws of defeat and tie? That’s one point. Venture out to another one of EWCs amazing brands and earn yourself a victory to show everyone why we are the Pinnacle of Professional Wrestling™? Then you get a bonus point as a cherry on top!
Brock pauses, allowing the information to be absorbed.
Chris Brock: So now the question is, what is the purpose of these points? Well, we have the answer for you: it’s all about opportunity! Want a shot at the EWC Television championship that Marcu$ $t. John currently holds? Well then, earn yourself 5 points and you can call your shot and challenge for it. Want a crack at the Dynasty championship that will be decided live here tonight? Then earn yourself 10 points and you can challenge for it. Want a crack at one of the new quad brand titles? 15 points gets you a shot at the North American, United States, or International championship. 18 points and you can call out the Hardcore champion for a title match, and 20 points you can take a stab at bringing the EWC Undisputed championship back where it rightfully belongs, which is right here on Paramount Wrestling!!!
The crowd is buzzing at the announcement and the possibilities it brings.
Chris Brock: And we did not forget about Tag Teams either! Paramount is where tag team wrestling in EWC Lives and breathes! So any tag team out there, earn yourself 15 points by competing on Paramount and you get to challenge for the EWC World Tag Team Championships!
Now, Let's talk about how Paramount is THE show for PURE wrestling. As you all see by that historic Main Event match we have tonight, Melody and I are making a statement here in Daly City. Tonight, live on Apple TV+, we will crown the very first EWC Dynasty champion in a Pure Rules match! This championship was created with the spirit of honor in mind. Each defense of the Dynasty championship will be contested under Pure rules! The judges for those matches will be myself, Melody and then a rotating third judge of our choosing each bout. So if the match goes the distance, then the three judges will decide the winner. This is the new era that we are starting right here, in the building where this brand made its bones. I think it’s fitting, don’t you Ms. Malone?
Melody Malone: Mrs. And if anywhere deserved to be the place we unveiled a new championship, a new vision, it’s the city where I got my start. The city that nurtured the Future Stars until they became Paramount to this industry. But when we say we’re all about pure wrestling, we don’t just mean not punching people in the face, or counting down the rope breaks. We’re talking about tradition. A tradition that Paramount has been invested in since day one. We know that you can put on a clinic in that ring without having to resort to trash cans, to steel chairs, or light tubes. Our show doesn’t need a bounty to entice our talent to stick around, or deathmatch every other night to get the ratings up.
Malone makes a pointed effort to bring her gloved, but maimed hand into the frame, brushing back a lock of her hair as she continues.
Melody Malone: Don’t mistake that for Paramount being soft. We’re going to prove to everybody, from the furthest corners of the globe to the highest offices in EWC that tradition doesn’t just mean extreme in this company. Make no mistake, if you want to succeed on Paramount? Yeah, you’re probably going to have to bleed for it, but we believe that every drop of blood spilled on that ring mat on OUR show is earned. It’s not thrown around to be the fingerpaint of someone’s drawing board or tournament bracket. Bleeding for the sake of bleeding isn’t what we do on this brand, and if any of the other shows have a problem with that… well, you all know where to find me.
She pauses for effect, before getting right back to her production game face with a smile. The crowd in Daly City is eating these words up as they cheer for the leaders of the pinnacle of professional wrestling.
Melody Malone: However, we’re not so traditional that we can’t adapt to the trends. We’ve already bucked cable television, becoming EWC’s first streaming only brand and now, tomorrow night you all are going to be treated to Paramount’s exclusive EWC Network production - The High Spot. As we continue to be the EWC’s leading digital brand, we’re upping the ante and giving you all exclusive content after every episode of Paramount. Join Paramount’s own Lisa Goldrush as she teams up with our newest digital media manager, Javier Lopez as they recount the show, give their own unique insight to Paramount, and reveal just what our fans have to say about each and every show. So with that said, EWC, Paramount, welcome to a new vision for 2024. Enjoy tonight, and this quick word from our sponsors.
The cameras fade from the shot of Chris Brock and Melody Malone, right into a commercial for Crown Royal as Paramount’s season officially kicks off.
Chris Brock: EWC NATION!!!! It’s that time of the year, once again! Before we get to tonight’s show, however, Melody and I couldn’t wait any longer to let you know about all of the changes coming to the Orange brand this season! So please indulge us for a moment as we bring to you the state of the brand address!
Brock lets the crowd react before continuing on.
Chris Brock: The first announcement Mel and I have for you is the introduction of the Paramount Power Rankings™. We wanted to make sure that every contribution made by a member of the Paramount roster is properly accredited and what better way to do that then to make it public and transparent for you all to see? So beginning tonight, we will be calculating every win, every loss, every tie and assigning a point value to them. Win a match on Paramount? That’s two points. Lose a match on Paramount, however, and you lose a point. Manage to snatch a stalemate out of the jaws of defeat and tie? That’s one point. Venture out to another one of EWCs amazing brands and earn yourself a victory to show everyone why we are the Pinnacle of Professional Wrestling™? Then you get a bonus point as a cherry on top!
Brock pauses, allowing the information to be absorbed.
Chris Brock: So now the question is, what is the purpose of these points? Well, we have the answer for you: it’s all about opportunity! Want a shot at the EWC Television championship that Marcu$ $t. John currently holds? Well then, earn yourself 5 points and you can call your shot and challenge for it. Want a crack at the Dynasty championship that will be decided live here tonight? Then earn yourself 10 points and you can challenge for it. Want a crack at one of the new quad brand titles? 15 points gets you a shot at the North American, United States, or International championship. 18 points and you can call out the Hardcore champion for a title match, and 20 points you can take a stab at bringing the EWC Undisputed championship back where it rightfully belongs, which is right here on Paramount Wrestling!!!
The crowd is buzzing at the announcement and the possibilities it brings.
Chris Brock: And we did not forget about Tag Teams either! Paramount is where tag team wrestling in EWC Lives and breathes! So any tag team out there, earn yourself 15 points by competing on Paramount and you get to challenge for the EWC World Tag Team Championships!
Now, Let's talk about how Paramount is THE show for PURE wrestling. As you all see by that historic Main Event match we have tonight, Melody and I are making a statement here in Daly City. Tonight, live on Apple TV+, we will crown the very first EWC Dynasty champion in a Pure Rules match! This championship was created with the spirit of honor in mind. Each defense of the Dynasty championship will be contested under Pure rules! The judges for those matches will be myself, Melody and then a rotating third judge of our choosing each bout. So if the match goes the distance, then the three judges will decide the winner. This is the new era that we are starting right here, in the building where this brand made its bones. I think it’s fitting, don’t you Ms. Malone?
Melody Malone: Mrs. And if anywhere deserved to be the place we unveiled a new championship, a new vision, it’s the city where I got my start. The city that nurtured the Future Stars until they became Paramount to this industry. But when we say we’re all about pure wrestling, we don’t just mean not punching people in the face, or counting down the rope breaks. We’re talking about tradition. A tradition that Paramount has been invested in since day one. We know that you can put on a clinic in that ring without having to resort to trash cans, to steel chairs, or light tubes. Our show doesn’t need a bounty to entice our talent to stick around, or deathmatch every other night to get the ratings up.
Malone makes a pointed effort to bring her gloved, but maimed hand into the frame, brushing back a lock of her hair as she continues.
Melody Malone: Don’t mistake that for Paramount being soft. We’re going to prove to everybody, from the furthest corners of the globe to the highest offices in EWC that tradition doesn’t just mean extreme in this company. Make no mistake, if you want to succeed on Paramount? Yeah, you’re probably going to have to bleed for it, but we believe that every drop of blood spilled on that ring mat on OUR show is earned. It’s not thrown around to be the fingerpaint of someone’s drawing board or tournament bracket. Bleeding for the sake of bleeding isn’t what we do on this brand, and if any of the other shows have a problem with that… well, you all know where to find me.
She pauses for effect, before getting right back to her production game face with a smile. The crowd in Daly City is eating these words up as they cheer for the leaders of the pinnacle of professional wrestling.
Melody Malone: However, we’re not so traditional that we can’t adapt to the trends. We’ve already bucked cable television, becoming EWC’s first streaming only brand and now, tomorrow night you all are going to be treated to Paramount’s exclusive EWC Network production - The High Spot. As we continue to be the EWC’s leading digital brand, we’re upping the ante and giving you all exclusive content after every episode of Paramount. Join Paramount’s own Lisa Goldrush as she teams up with our newest digital media manager, Javier Lopez as they recount the show, give their own unique insight to Paramount, and reveal just what our fans have to say about each and every show. So with that said, EWC, Paramount, welcome to a new vision for 2024. Enjoy tonight, and this quick word from our sponsors.
The cameras fade from the shot of Chris Brock and Melody Malone, right into a commercial for Crown Royal as Paramount’s season officially kicks off.
WARNING: This live event contains strong coarse language (L), and intense violence (V) which may be unsuitable for younger viewers. None of the matches you are about to watch have been predetermined. Only some of the thematic story-lines have been discussed beforehand. Accordingly, EWC and it's producers must insist that no one attempt to recreate or re-enact any match or activity performed in this live event.
“Superstar” by For Squirrels begins to blast over the arena speakers as our feed comes to life...
The scene immediately cuts to a pyro show erupting on the outside of the Cow Palace!
Then a cut to another, equally explosive show on the inside!
The fans packing the Cow Palace tonight all come to their feet. Further explosions rock the very foundation of the arena as a large video screen is lowered from the rafters, stopping 15 feet above the ring! Everyone in Daly City knows that the self-proclaimed greatest show on Wednesday night is about to begin and they cheer accordingly! The heavy riffs from 'Superstar' continue to blare over the arena, setting the tone for what is to come later on this evening.Then a cut to another, equally explosive show on the inside!
IT'S ALL I WANT, IT'S ALL I NEED
IT'S ALL I SEE, IT'S ALL I BREATHE
IT'S WHAT I AM, IT'S WHAT'S I KNOW
IT'S WHAT I FEEL, IT'S WHAT I BLEED!
IT'S ALL I SEE, IT'S ALL I BREATHE
IT'S WHAT I AM, IT'S WHAT'S I KNOW
IT'S WHAT I FEEL, IT'S WHAT I BLEED!
On the Extreme-Tron, this episode of Paramount Wrestling begins with its opening video montage detailing many of the historic events that have taken place in the five-year history of Future Stars of Wrestling, setting the tone for the history of the Orange brand. From past champions like Jason Hunter, Dixie Dubois, Amis Shelton, Magdalena Lockheart, and Otaki all standing underneath an old FSW logo to the more current Future Stars Champions like Xavier Reid, Cletus Franklin, Melody Malone, Robina Hood, Robbie Rayder, Stitches, Candy, and Wes Walker tearing down that mold, showing the Paramount Wrestling Logo...
As more pyro goes off the Paramount Wrestling logo appears and flashes of the roster appear on the screen such as James Keaton, "The Beautiful Battleship" SONYA, Sueñe El Molde, Sakura Yamamoto, Jack Hart, Race Jakodi, Tanja Devereaux, Shaker Jones, Adriana Aquilla, Amber Lisa, El Pablo, Emma Louise, Ibuki Ito, and The Lad The final images shown are a montage of Sally Talfourd, the EWC Undisputed Championship around her waist, JoJo Rush with the EWC Hardcore Championship over one shoulder and the EWC International championship over the other, Cosmo Goldworthy with the EWC United States Championship around his waits, the Heat Packers holding the EWC World Tag Team Championships over their head, Marcu$ $t John proudly sporting the EWC TV Championship around his waist and finally Ibuki Ito and the EWC North American championship draped over his shoulder.
The camera pans around the loud and out of control audience. As the fireworks continue to explode, the fans chant and cheer! Cameras pan around the arena to catch some of the signage that many fans have brought to The Cow Palace with them here tonight. The Paramount Wrestling fan-base is as adamant about having their voices heard now as ever:
"ITS TIME FOR A DYNASTY!"
"WELCOME HOME XAVIER!"
"I SHAKE IT FOR SHAKER!"
"TANJA PUT A SPELL ON ME!"
"MARCU$ = TV MONEY"
"PAR-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PARA-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PARA-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PAR-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PARA-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PARA-A-MOUNT!!!"
"PAR-A-MOUNT!!!"
The camera opens inside the Cow Palace, currently a dimly lit cathedral of wrestling dreams and spectators looking to welcome the new season. The air crackled with an uneasy tension, a palpable anticipation that lingered like a spectre over the hallowed grounds of Paramount. The crowd, swathed in shadows, awaited the unfolding action.
Announcer extraordinaire Isabella Starr carefully makes her way up the ring steps, through the ropes and then into the center of the ring – now the center of attention. The crowd’s reaction grows with her every step, reaching a peak as she attempts to speak for the first time this year. She is forced to wait as the crowd slowly subsides into silence.
Starr: Ladies and gentlemen, fans of all ages, welcome and thank-you for joining us here in 2024. On behalf of Chris Brock and the entire Paramount team, we welcome you to Season 25! This year, the action is proudly brought to you, once again, by Under Armour, Sony, Crown Royal, and Corsair Gaming and of course our broadcasting partners at AppleTV+.
There is a respectful wave of applause that ripples through the crowd, paying obligatory thanks to the backers of all things Paramount.
Starr: This year, Paramount will bring you the best that wrestling has to offer with the best talent behind the scenes and in front of the camera …
Sally: Just hold your tongue, young Isabella!
All attention turns to the stage where, without warning or fanfare, once Paramount’s headline name walks out from the curtains. Before she can utter another word, there’s a cavalcade of hate – boo’s and jeers and all sorts of insults directed the way of EWC’s Undisputed Champion Sally Talfourd. Rather than deterring her, Sally has a wry grin. Dressed in her ring gear, ready for her match against Xavier Reid later that evening, she’s donned on top of it all the newest line of merch at the EWC store: a t-shirt reading APW beneath an image of the many legendary faces of the former company, Sally’s prominent among them. Bringing it all together, the EWC Undisputed Championship belt is around her waist, catching the light to gleam with a triumph stained by betrayal.
Sally: Did I really just hear you say Paramount has the best wrestlers, Miss Starr? That Paramount will have the best wrestling in 2024?
Sally breaks off into a hysterical laughter, doubling over as she holds her stomach. As it subsides, she wipes a tear from the corner of each eye and fixes those hairs that came dislodged.
Sally: I guess everyone has a price – how much did Chris Brock pay you to lie to these poor people? I mean, it’s just wrong to give people already without a shred of hope in their lives false hope like that! You should tell it like it is: The greatest talent that Paramount has ever had walked out on this brand. Gone. Bye-bye!
Sally begins to make her way down the ramp, headed to the ring. The crowd's reaction was a symphony of conflicted emotions, a collision of boos and the occasional cheer that mirrored the turbulent past of the once-favoured daughter now turned rogue.
Sally: And so, may you ask why am I here now? Well, for one thing, I am EWC’s Undisputed Champion. I come and go where I want wherever that godforsaken logo is attached. And where better to come to than Paramount and give you all a moment and a reminder of what the best wrestler in EWC looks like!
Sally is quick to dash up the ring stairs, then through the ropes immediately, coming up at the centre of the ring, the spotlight casting a stark silhouette against the canvas. Her voice, a husky resonance that carried the weight of a thousand unspoken truths, cut through the tension like a dagger.
Sally: Because that is who stands before you right now. EWC’s undisputed best! 2023 was only a glimpse of what I am capable of … a mere shadow of 2024: The Year of Sally Talfourd. EWC has a new champion … a new leader … a new … Queen.
Sally smirks as the crowd responds as expected. Boo’s and jeers. And then, softly at first – just a few errant voices in a pocket of the crowd – a chant begins. It grows louder, then deafening.
Watson: Sounds like these Paramount fans are letting Sally know who their true queen is.
Sally looks around with all the arrogance one could muster. She lowers her microphone, muttering as she does so. The chant grows stronger, louder, and that’s enough for Sally.
Sally: I am your Queen now! I am the face of EWC! Paramount would be nothing without me and what I did for you all last year. You all lined up in droves to see the greatest Broadcast Champion lead the way for this company! You all cheered when I pinned contender after contender. But don’t think I noticed what you did when Ibuki Ito pinned me. When M$J pinned me. And look at them now! Scrapping for second-rate titles and any semblance of relevance. Paramount is just the vestige for the has-been’s, never-been’s and wanna-be’s!
As the echoes of Sally's ranting faded into the shadows of The Cow Palace, the air remained charged with the weight of a history rewritten, a narrative manipulated, and the spectre of betrayal that hung like a ghostly veil over the arena's storied legacy.
Sally: I return to you now not as a prodigal daughter seeking redemption or forgiveness for turning my back on you all, but as the conqueror of EWC! I left Paramount not out of weakness but because I outgrew this sandpit. I am here not to reconcile with my past but to bring you all to the future. To lead you to the path that I have walked. You bring you to the Magic!
The boos continue, the crowd none-too-thrilled with the Magic on offer.
Sally: And if ever there was a place in desperate need of the Magic, it’s not just EWC but Paramount. I return to bring Magic, and I am placed in a match with Xavier Reid? That same man who lost this to me?
Sally pats the belt around her waist.
Sally: What Magic is to be found in the shell of a champion? A man who has a technicality in his back pocket because his front pockets are filled with whatever powder Tommy Love slipped in there prior to his arrest? Yes, a man with a known criminal manager gets not only a match with me, but me: The Undisputed Champion! My how far Paramount has fallen to book a match like that. So look fondly back at 2023, Paramount fans. Look fondly back at the highs and the watermarks I gifted you all. Because if this is the state of Paramount now, well, 2024 isn’t looking too good for you all.
Sally throws the microphone down on the mat as the boo’s ring out. She looks around, an irritated look across her face, but remains centred in the ring. After a moment of drinking in the hatred and animosity Sally grins and turns for the ropes.
Watson: Well, there you have it. If Sally Talfourd had intended to come to Paramount, farewell her fans and keep that bridge intact, all she’s managed to do is go set fire to it.
Sally, at the top of the ramp turns one last time to the fans, mouths some words that can’t be heard, then raises both her hands, pushes her thumbs between her index and middle finger and holds it up to the crowd before heading backstage.
Announcer extraordinaire Isabella Starr carefully makes her way up the ring steps, through the ropes and then into the center of the ring – now the center of attention. The crowd’s reaction grows with her every step, reaching a peak as she attempts to speak for the first time this year. She is forced to wait as the crowd slowly subsides into silence.
Starr: Ladies and gentlemen, fans of all ages, welcome and thank-you for joining us here in 2024. On behalf of Chris Brock and the entire Paramount team, we welcome you to Season 25! This year, the action is proudly brought to you, once again, by Under Armour, Sony, Crown Royal, and Corsair Gaming and of course our broadcasting partners at AppleTV+.
There is a respectful wave of applause that ripples through the crowd, paying obligatory thanks to the backers of all things Paramount.
Starr: This year, Paramount will bring you the best that wrestling has to offer with the best talent behind the scenes and in front of the camera …
Sally: Just hold your tongue, young Isabella!
All attention turns to the stage where, without warning or fanfare, once Paramount’s headline name walks out from the curtains. Before she can utter another word, there’s a cavalcade of hate – boo’s and jeers and all sorts of insults directed the way of EWC’s Undisputed Champion Sally Talfourd. Rather than deterring her, Sally has a wry grin. Dressed in her ring gear, ready for her match against Xavier Reid later that evening, she’s donned on top of it all the newest line of merch at the EWC store: a t-shirt reading APW beneath an image of the many legendary faces of the former company, Sally’s prominent among them. Bringing it all together, the EWC Undisputed Championship belt is around her waist, catching the light to gleam with a triumph stained by betrayal.
Sally: Did I really just hear you say Paramount has the best wrestlers, Miss Starr? That Paramount will have the best wrestling in 2024?
Sally breaks off into a hysterical laughter, doubling over as she holds her stomach. As it subsides, she wipes a tear from the corner of each eye and fixes those hairs that came dislodged.
Sally: I guess everyone has a price – how much did Chris Brock pay you to lie to these poor people? I mean, it’s just wrong to give people already without a shred of hope in their lives false hope like that! You should tell it like it is: The greatest talent that Paramount has ever had walked out on this brand. Gone. Bye-bye!
Sally begins to make her way down the ramp, headed to the ring. The crowd's reaction was a symphony of conflicted emotions, a collision of boos and the occasional cheer that mirrored the turbulent past of the once-favoured daughter now turned rogue.
Sally: And so, may you ask why am I here now? Well, for one thing, I am EWC’s Undisputed Champion. I come and go where I want wherever that godforsaken logo is attached. And where better to come to than Paramount and give you all a moment and a reminder of what the best wrestler in EWC looks like!
Sally is quick to dash up the ring stairs, then through the ropes immediately, coming up at the centre of the ring, the spotlight casting a stark silhouette against the canvas. Her voice, a husky resonance that carried the weight of a thousand unspoken truths, cut through the tension like a dagger.
Sally: Because that is who stands before you right now. EWC’s undisputed best! 2023 was only a glimpse of what I am capable of … a mere shadow of 2024: The Year of Sally Talfourd. EWC has a new champion … a new leader … a new … Queen.
Sally smirks as the crowd responds as expected. Boo’s and jeers. And then, softly at first – just a few errant voices in a pocket of the crowd – a chant begins. It grows louder, then deafening.
MEL-O-DY!
MEL-O-DY!!
MEL-O-DY!!!
Watson: Sounds like these Paramount fans are letting Sally know who their true queen is.
Sally looks around with all the arrogance one could muster. She lowers her microphone, muttering as she does so. The chant grows stronger, louder, and that’s enough for Sally.
Sally: I am your Queen now! I am the face of EWC! Paramount would be nothing without me and what I did for you all last year. You all lined up in droves to see the greatest Broadcast Champion lead the way for this company! You all cheered when I pinned contender after contender. But don’t think I noticed what you did when Ibuki Ito pinned me. When M$J pinned me. And look at them now! Scrapping for second-rate titles and any semblance of relevance. Paramount is just the vestige for the has-been’s, never-been’s and wanna-be’s!
As the echoes of Sally's ranting faded into the shadows of The Cow Palace, the air remained charged with the weight of a history rewritten, a narrative manipulated, and the spectre of betrayal that hung like a ghostly veil over the arena's storied legacy.
Sally: I return to you now not as a prodigal daughter seeking redemption or forgiveness for turning my back on you all, but as the conqueror of EWC! I left Paramount not out of weakness but because I outgrew this sandpit. I am here not to reconcile with my past but to bring you all to the future. To lead you to the path that I have walked. You bring you to the Magic!
The boos continue, the crowd none-too-thrilled with the Magic on offer.
Sally: And if ever there was a place in desperate need of the Magic, it’s not just EWC but Paramount. I return to bring Magic, and I am placed in a match with Xavier Reid? That same man who lost this to me?
Sally pats the belt around her waist.
Sally: What Magic is to be found in the shell of a champion? A man who has a technicality in his back pocket because his front pockets are filled with whatever powder Tommy Love slipped in there prior to his arrest? Yes, a man with a known criminal manager gets not only a match with me, but me: The Undisputed Champion! My how far Paramount has fallen to book a match like that. So look fondly back at 2023, Paramount fans. Look fondly back at the highs and the watermarks I gifted you all. Because if this is the state of Paramount now, well, 2024 isn’t looking too good for you all.
Sally throws the microphone down on the mat as the boo’s ring out. She looks around, an irritated look across her face, but remains centred in the ring. After a moment of drinking in the hatred and animosity Sally grins and turns for the ropes.
Watson: Well, there you have it. If Sally Talfourd had intended to come to Paramount, farewell her fans and keep that bridge intact, all she’s managed to do is go set fire to it.
Sally, at the top of the ramp turns one last time to the fans, mouths some words that can’t be heard, then raises both her hands, pushes her thumbs between her index and middle finger and holds it up to the crowd before heading backstage.
The cameras pan back to the desk where Tim Watson and Cid Sydney are standing by, gawking at the Undisputed Champion's exit, and audacity.
Watson: Well an unexpected appearance by our Undisputed Champion... but nevertheless EWC faithful welcome to the 39th episode of Paramount Wrestling! We are coming to you live from the Cow Palace in Daly City California. My name is Tim Watson and with my as always is Cid Sydney
Sydney: It's great to be back with another episode of Paramount Wrestling! After the bombshells dropped by Chris Brock and Melody Malone, tonight's matches have more than just a win at stake. The Power Rankings are about to change the game on Paramount, and the first two with the opportunity to nab two critical points, are Addy Aquilla and Shaker Jones. No strangers to one another at ALL.
Watson: We've got Sakura Yamamoto taking on Tanja Devereaux and Cid, she's been seething all off season after the loss at Wrestlefest to cap off last season. You've gotta believe she's ready to make a big statement tonight and secure those two points.
Sydney: Speaking of points, it's not just points on the line but it's bragging rights, as Paramount's Marcu$ $t John takes on Rampage's Jason Anderson for the EWC Television championship. He just got his hands on that belt, he's not looking to let it go anytime soon.
Watson: Now folks, we apologize but we've been told by Paramount's head trainer, Maddison Lay has unfortunately ruled that the "Headhuntress" Aiya is unable to compete tonight, following her Hardcore match on Prime 116 against Sunny Skye. However, Ibuki Ito IS in the building and according to Buddy Love, we've got a special announcement coming from our North American champion.
Sydney: The Love club is going to be busy tonight too, we all heard what the Undisputed champion had to say about her match tonight with Xavier Reid. If you think he's going to take those words without a fight, Sally better bank on a LOT of magic in her corner tonight.
Watson: And finally, Cid I can't wait, tonight we crown the FIRST EVER EWC Dynasty Champion! Amber Lisa versus SONYA in what is sure to be a standard bearer for this season. Both of these ladies feel like they have so much to prove, and one of them is going to succeed in tonight's Main Event.
Sydney: We have all this and SO MUCH MORE! Our first match of the night will be coming up right after this quick message from EWCTV. Don't go anywhere .. Paramount Wrestling action will be back in exactly 1 minute
Sydney: It's great to be back with another episode of Paramount Wrestling! After the bombshells dropped by Chris Brock and Melody Malone, tonight's matches have more than just a win at stake. The Power Rankings are about to change the game on Paramount, and the first two with the opportunity to nab two critical points, are Addy Aquilla and Shaker Jones. No strangers to one another at ALL.
Watson: We've got Sakura Yamamoto taking on Tanja Devereaux and Cid, she's been seething all off season after the loss at Wrestlefest to cap off last season. You've gotta believe she's ready to make a big statement tonight and secure those two points.
Sydney: Speaking of points, it's not just points on the line but it's bragging rights, as Paramount's Marcu$ $t John takes on Rampage's Jason Anderson for the EWC Television championship. He just got his hands on that belt, he's not looking to let it go anytime soon.
Watson: Now folks, we apologize but we've been told by Paramount's head trainer, Maddison Lay has unfortunately ruled that the "Headhuntress" Aiya is unable to compete tonight, following her Hardcore match on Prime 116 against Sunny Skye. However, Ibuki Ito IS in the building and according to Buddy Love, we've got a special announcement coming from our North American champion.
Sydney: The Love club is going to be busy tonight too, we all heard what the Undisputed champion had to say about her match tonight with Xavier Reid. If you think he's going to take those words without a fight, Sally better bank on a LOT of magic in her corner tonight.
Watson: And finally, Cid I can't wait, tonight we crown the FIRST EVER EWC Dynasty Champion! Amber Lisa versus SONYA in what is sure to be a standard bearer for this season. Both of these ladies feel like they have so much to prove, and one of them is going to succeed in tonight's Main Event.
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Cut away from the normal hullabaloo and chaotic nature of the back halls of Paramount, as we see tonight’s challenger for the EWC Television Championship, Jason Anderson. Dressed in a high end suit walking with him is Dave, wearing an all white suit with his hat on his head tipped to the side with a bit of a smirk on his face. Dave was carrying Jason’s Duffle bag as they were walking towards his private locker room that Chris and Mel arranged for him.
Jason passes by stagehands and a few other production team members as he is focused on the task ahead of him: Marcu$ $t. John. Can he defeat the Champion? Can he bring the Television Championship back to Rampage? Inside the mind of Dave, though, he was thinking how much does the Cow Palace charge for a burger? Damn, he was starving. That was a long trip from… no, we’re getting side-tracked.
A new season, a new chance to show those who doubted him, that he could step out of his mother’s shadow and truly be his own man: Jason ‘The Boss’ Anderson! First ever FSW Champion! Former HBO Champion! Owner of The Club! This is his year! This is his season! He truly felt it could be, but only time would tell.
Jason turns the corner and enters the locker room, his eyes quickly glancing around, scanning the lockers. He looked around his locker room as he stopped, placing his hand as Dave nods a bit also. The street instinct was kicking inside of them. They both looked at each other, not liking what they were sensing.
Dave: Boss, someone else was in here...
Jason nods softly because he sensed it once the door opened. He slowly walked to the center of the locker room as they both started scanning the locker room. Jason stopped as his eyes fell on a chess piece sitting on the bench. He slowly walked over, looking down at it with a smirk.
Jason: Oh...Jamie Love... you truly need too...
Jason didn’t finish his sentence as he stood there confused. He was confused because it wasn’t a pawn, as he had expected he saw from a distance. Dave walked over with a bit of a smirk picking up the white rook, holding it up so the camera was focused on it. They both stared at it as he placed it into Jason’s fingers. Jason just smirked looking at it.
Jason: Who.. ever you are... let the games begin…
Jason leaned forward, placing his bag in his locker as the camera focused on something in the background… a white mask slinking back behind a wall.
SINGLES MATCH
Adriana Aquilla
VS Shaker Jones
We return to ringside where Tim and Cid are standing by.
Watson: Interesting comments there by "The Boss" Jason Anderson, who we will see in action in just a bit. Right now we are set to get our first match of season 25 underway! Take it away, Isabella Starr!
Starr: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, residing in San Antonio, Texas and weighing in at 120 pounds... ADRIANA AQUILLA!
"Iron" by Within Temptation hits the speakers and the crowd comes alive as Adriana Aquilla makes her way down to the ring, she slaps hands with a couple of fans before rolling into the ring ready for her match as she removes her jacket.
Starr: And the opponent, residing in Inglis, Manitoba, Canada and weighing in at 230 pounds... SHAKER JONES!
'Locked and Loaded' by Jackyl plays and, from somewhere at the back of the arena, Shaker Jones appears. He heads down the stairway as the fans he passes reach out to him. At the bottom of the stairs, Shaker takes a moment to look around at his surroundings before heading through more fans toward the barrier. He climbs over the barrier and rolls into the ring. Shaker gets to his feet and stands in the middle of the ring for a second before stepping back to his corner.
DING DING DING
Addy fires with a superkick that Shaker ducks. He cracks Addy with an uppercut that staggers her back. Shaker whips Addy off the ropes and tilt-a-whirls her into a snake eyes across the turnbuckle pad. Addy stumbles from the corner where Shaker grabs her and sends her crashing to the mat with a gutwrench powerbomb. Shaker makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Addy lifts a shoulder high off the mat to break the count. She makes it to her feet as Shaker runs in and leaps hitting Addy with a flying forearm. He runs off the ropes for something else but Addy manages to counter with an inverted atomic drop. As Shaker clutches his affected region, Addy knocks him down with a dropkick. Addy rolls to the apron and knocks Shaker back down with a springboard clothesline. The impact bounces Shaker back to his feet but Addy catches him with a superkick that drops him to the mat. Addy makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Shaker rolls his way free to break the count.
Watson: I thought that was three right there!
Sydney: Nah! Too early in the contest for either one to pick up a victory but it sends a message of intent.
Addy lifts Shaker to his feet and takes him to the mat with a snap suplex Addy then smacks Shaker on the back of the head with a superkick knocking him flat on the mat. Addy climbs to the top turnbuckle and jumps crashing down on Shaker with an Addy Star Press. She hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Shaker rolls to his side to break the count. Addy lifts Shaker to his feet but he counters with a back drop. Addy gets to her feet but stumbles back to the corner. Shaker throws himself at Addy hitting a handspring back elbow. Shaker fires at Addy with a clothesline. She ducks but it leaves her open for Shaker to hit The 87. He rolls Addy over and makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Addy manages to get a hand onto the bottom rope that breaks the count. Shaker drags Addy away from the ropes and to her feet. He pops her into the air and brings her to the mat with a Shakermaker. He rolls Addy over and makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Addy just manages to roll a shoulder off the mat. Shaker pulls Addy to her feet and whips her off the ropes. Addy kicks off the middle rope and springs back at Shaker rolling him with a Mexican Destroyer. The referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Shaker kicks his way free to break the count. Both lay on the mat.
Watson: Both still in this but how much do they have left?
Sydney: At this point, it may not take a lot but, the question now is: who can hit a big move first?
Shaker rolls to the apron as Addy drags herself to her feet. He springs into the ring with a Thunderbolt Greese-Slapper. At the last moment Addy ducks. Shaker sails over and crashes to the mat below. Addy climbs the turnbuckles and drops down on Shaker with a Divine Grace. Such is the impact that she bounces off Shaker. She crawls into a cover and the referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winner, via pinfall ADRIANA AQUILLA!
Addy poses on one knee with her arms outstretched at her sides before rolling from the ring and heading up the ramp.
Watson: What a bout that was but in the end it’s Addy Aquilla that picks up the first victory of the new Paramount season!
Sydney: It’s a big win but it could easily have gone Shaker Jones’ way tonight. The Shakermaker and the 87 could easily have picked up the win. Add in the springboard forearm… A loss tonight but he’s got plenty of time in the season to regain some momentum.
Watson: Folks we have so much more to come still, we'll be right back!
Camera cuts to ...
Commercial Time, as we see a slowly panning shot of the outside of The Cow Palace. It is a daytime shot, specifically morning, as the sun shines brightly down onto concrete and steel structure. Birds, specifically seagulls, can be seen searching through the parking lot for scraps.
Isaac Hale: In hours, this lot will be full of thousands upon thousands of screaming fans. All of them filled the seats of The Cow Palace, to see Tanja Devereaux , Amber Lisa, and Adrianna Aquilla. Californians are loyal to the EWC and one of the great states that NextGen has even visited before.
We cut to an old footage shot of the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, in Los Angeles, California. It is dated May twenty-fifth, twenty-twenty-three.
Isaac Hale: Last year, NextGen started our season just six hours down I-5.
More footage, but this time of the action, that night in Los Angeles. We see Viper ducking a clothesline from Donny J, before grabbing him from behind and hitting him with the Poison Kiss.
Isaac Hale: The fans cheered their favorites and booed those they hated.
Another shot of the old footage, we get to witness the debut of Maximiliano Menendes-Mendoza. He picks an already groggy Eddie Maverick up, before dropping him with the Maximizer.
Isaac Hale: And I know those same fans that share their love in California, share it with the rest of the World. The Extreme Wrestling Corporation is universal!
Now a glimpse of Alexander Devin sending Brandon Abstract to the mat, after a vicious looking Foreshadowing.
Isaac Hale: Which is why in less than two months, NextGen will open its season, somewhere it has not been before.
You can now catch the shot changing to the Main Event, that night. Amityville Horror stands victorious over JUST US, Liberty and Justice licking their wounds in the background.
Isaac Hale: No sunny skies like our brethren of Paramount. No pristine ocean lined sandy beaches. Somewhere where the cold bites and the water bites harder. Travel with us to the Twin Ports, the Portland of the Midwest, THE ZENITH CITY OF THE UNSALTED SEAS!
Our footage shot quickly changes over to Isaac Hale, golden suit with dark purple tie and pocket square, standing outside the entrance of the DECC Arena in Duluth, Minnesota.
Isaac Hale: Who… is… Next?
Almost as if it was made by a high school multimedia class, the image of Isaac Hale suddenly freezes over like the entire screen was covered in ice. It cracks slightly, before an image and some words bust through the open ‘Ice’:
#10: The Frozen One - April 4th, 2024 - DECC Arena, Duluth, Minnesota
The camera cuts to the ring where we find ‘The Prodigal Son’ Buddy Love standing all alone in the middle of the ring, his head is down looking a bit somber.
Buddy Love: 🎵 All by myself…
Watson: Oh dear God...I didn't now it was karaoke hour
Sydney: Come on now, the kid's got a nice voice...besides, his daddy's in jail...
Buddy Love: 🎵 Don’t want to be…All by myself…
Watson: This is the first time we've seen Buddy since the arrest of Tommy Love in Mexico...
Sydney: Yes, the EWC is aware of the situation and will take the appropriate steps in regards to 'The Memphis Mouthpiece'...
Buddy Love: 🎵 Anymore…
Buddy raises his head and tries to smile for the camera but just can’t…
Buddy Love: As many of you know, my father, ‘The Memphis Mouthpiece’ Tommy Love was arrested in Mexico last month and is currently being held while awaiting trial, however…
Buddy holds up his finger and shakes it…
Buddy Love: He isn’t nobodies ‘girlfriend’ yet, even though I told him I wouldn’t think less of him if he had, as they say on TV, ‘go gay for the stay’...also, I’ve been told he’s been approached by several of the ‘gangs’ on his block and they all want him in their service…or was it they wanted to services them…regardless I was told his fellow inmates all have their eyes on my pops…
Buddy smiles and then looks confused as to why the crowd is laughing…
Buddy Love: Now…I’ve been advised by his lawyers not to speak on the matter and allow this to play out in the legal system…
But Buddy shakes his head…
Buddy Love: But come on, we are talking about the Mexico Legal System…they are going to take one look at my father’s ‘blanco’ skin and scream ‘guilty-o’...then toss him away for the rest of his life so I will be starting a GoFundMe page for my father’s legal bills once I figure out how all that ‘legal mumbo-jumbo’...but until he’s Free Like OJ the burden of the family business falls on my shoulders…
Buddy shakes his head…
Buddy Love: And let me tell you…it’s been hard being ‘The Head of Tab’...I mean Head of the Household…my father had a lot of responsibilities as the Head of The Love Club and if I’m being honest with you I just can’t do it…not with all my managing duties so I did what any grown man would do…I called my mom…
There is some laughing from the fans as Buddy smiles and shakes his head…
Buddy Love: But the thing is…well…my mother isn’t what you call ‘business smart’...when I asked her what I should do with The Love Club she told me I should get a hold of Jennifer Love Hewitt…because she was great on Party of Five and she still can’t believe she took Bailey back after he just left her at the hospital after the car crash…sorry, off topic but clearly my mother couldn’t help me run The Love Club so I called my OTHER mother…my STEP-MOTHER!!!
Just then ‘Sweet but Psycho’ plays out as the camera swings to the stage where Maria Love walks out dressed in a jacket and tie to go with her black skirt…she poses at the top of the stage for a moment and then walks towards the ring as Buddy Love walks over and stands on the bottom rope to open the ropes for his step-mother who marches up the steps and under the middle rope walks to the middle of the ring. She smiles as she looks into the camera…
Maria Love: I’m not sure if they have Apple TV+ in the Mexican clink but if you're watching Tommy don’t worry…I have everything covered, you just enjoy your showers and don’t drop the soap hun…”
She winks into the camera as she smiles…
Maria Love: Because I am one that believes in being there when family needs you and clearly Buddy needed me so I was happy to step in and fill the role of The Head of the Household in my ex-husband absence…I will, effect of this moment, be taking over the day to day running of The Love Club and promise that I’ll hire Tommy as suitable attorney to help him South of the Border…
Watson: Oh he’s screwed…
Sydney: Tommy Love is going to jail for life…
Maria Love: So my first order of business was to call the GM of Paramount Chris Brock and schedule a little PRIVATE meeting between the two of us…something cozy where we could get to know each other and have a LONG…LONG conversation…
Buddy Love: You told me it was a WELL ABOVE AVERAGE…conversation…
Maria Love: I wasn’t happy with the way Paramount and Apple TV treated my daughter last season, with the pressure they put on her to bring back The Southern Express or else…and when she couldn’t provide them with Bobby and Jimmy she was shown the door…now to my surprise Chris Brock didn’t know anything about this ‘deal’...in fact he was confused to why he hadn’t heard from Bunny this off-season…
Buddy Love: Well it could have something to do with her being Xavier’s ‘sparring partner’ in Bora Bora…
Maria Love: I filled him in on the conversations between Apple’s Gary Kavanugh and my daughter and he wasn’t happy…turns out that scumbag didn’t have the authority to he claimed…in fact Apple doesn’t have a call in hiring, firing OR RENEWING CONTRACTS…so, we sat down and hammered out a fair deal to bring Bunny Love back…and…
TANGO…HOTEL…ECHO…
THREE…
PAPA…ALPHA…CHARLIE…
THE 3PAC!!!
Watson: Oh Jesus…we are going to get tossed off the air...
Sydney: Guess we are just going to ignore copyright and trademarks…
The camera cuts to the crowd and up to the top of the lower section inside The Cow Palace as Deimos, ‘Little’ Danny and Bunny Love all walk out dressed in black tactical gear as they start to march down the steps towards the ring looking menacing as ever…Deimos jumps over the rail as ‘Little’ Danny runs and jumps over, doing that famous somersault entrance…once on his feet the pair walk over and lift Bunny Love up and over the rail with a hand under each of her arms. The trio storm up the steps and enter the ring…Maria hands them all microphones as they stand in the center of the ring for a moment before Deimos raises his microphone to his mouth…
Deimos: EWC and Paramount…RECOGNIZE US!!!!
Deimos, ‘Little’ Danny and Bunny all hold their right fists in the air…Nation Style as many fans stand and do the same…
Sydney: Well that wasn’t a direct steal of a catchphrase…
Watson: That will be a great defense when we are in front of a judge…
Sydney: Listen…THAT company has enough legal issues at the moment to worry about these three…
Deimos: Apple TV+ didn’t want us…they didn’t think we had IT…
Danny: We don’t have the charisma, the pop…the sex appeal of two 60 year old men…
Bunny Love: But what these two do have are the numbers…
Deimos: 13 tag team wins last season…show me a team that did that…
Danny: 19 total tag team matches…it was clear who were the work-horses of the tag team division…
Bunny Love: 4 MVP’s…no other team came close to that…
Deimos: And yet Apple TV didn’t want us…well TOUGH SHIT!!!
Bunny reaches down the front of her tactical vest and pulls out a contract…
Bunny Love: 30 mins before Paramount went live we signed a new EXCLUSIVE deal with Paramount that locks the 3pAC in for THREE YEARS!!!
Deimos: And Apple…we are going to make your life hell for three years…
Danny: We are done trying to be ‘company men’...we are going back to our roots and bringing chaos to Apple TV…
Deimos and ‘Little’ Danny extend their right arms out and look at Bunny, as she’s about to complete the famous trio salute she smiles and takes a step back…
Bunny Love: I want to make one thing clear…our issues…our WAR isn’t with Paramount…in fact I want to thank Chris Brock for having us back and clearing things up with Apple and I know he’s been having a rough off-season…with losing the current EWC Undisputed Champion Sally Talfourd to Prime and I wanted to show him how much his support has meant to me and the rest of The Love Club…
She looks over at her brother Buddy Love…
Buddy Love: With our father in the joint we have all had to step up and fill other roles to help out and ONE of our own is currently without a manager…
Bunny Love: That same Love Club ‘family member’ has one match left on his current contract…so after talking with him and Chris Brock we are happy to announce that Paramount as of #040 will have a NEW member to its roster…
Bunny points to the Extreme Tron…
The fans jump to their feet as ‘Papercuts’ plays out inside The Cow Palace…
Watson: Wait…are you kidding me…
Sydney: Xavier Reid is Paramount??? Can this possibly be true?!
Xavier Reid walks out onto the stage wearing an orange and white Paramount t-shirt as he walks to the ring…the Paramount fans cheer as their newly signed star climbs up the steps and through the ropes…Deimos hands him his microphone and takes a step back…
Reid: I was here…the first night the FSW made The Cow Palace its home and it was here that I wrestled my final FSW match before being ‘called up’ to Brawl so…it’s sort of fitting that the night I announce that I’m joining Paramount I do so RIGHT HERE IN DALY CITY!!!
This causes a loud pop from the Daly City fans…
Reid: So I know people are going to ask why…why leave Brawl when it’s been my home for the last five years…it’s where I became the X-Division Champion, the International Champion, the Tag Team Champions and…the Undisputed Champion…I became a Grand Slam Champion on Brawl…a EWC Superstar…I became what the EWC wanted from their FSW program…I went from Future Star to EWC Star…back in 2019 that’s what us in the FSW had to do…we had to leave FSW in order to chase the championships in the EWC…for me it was that X-Division Championship…to return to Brawl to be the star I hoped to become when I joined the EWC back in 2015…but had those in the FSW been able to chase championships back then well…
Xavier looks around The Cow Palace…
Reid: Well then maybe I wouldn’t have left…maybe I would have been here when the FSW became Paramount and I would have been one of those ‘pillars’ Ito talks about…but here’s the thing…it’s never too late and I’m going to prove the old saying of ‘you can’t go home again’ wrong…
The Paramount crown cheers this announcement…
Reid: I’ve come home and I brought Paramount a little gift…see I know the EWC Undisputed Champion has taken her ball and run off to Prime…she’s robbed Paramount of the chance to have that championship on their airwaves…so, just like I did for Brawl I will bring the EWC Undisputed Championship back to Paramount…see, Sally can make her little jokes, give me little ‘titles’ but I have a little something in my back pocket…my EWC Undisputed Championship rematch…now…I know Sally is scheduled to defend that championship at Rampage #522 against The Mercenary…another person I have some unfinished business with so…I know Sally is listening and I hope Mercenary is as well because I’m announcing my rematch…
Xavier smiles as he looks at Bunny and Buddy…
Reid: APRIL 22ND…AT STRANGLEMANIA!!!!
The Paramount crowd comes to their feet and cheers as Xavier nods…
Reid: So I wish you both the best of luck and know…I’ll be waiting for one of you…
Xavier drops the microphone as Bunny and Buddy join him in the center of the ring as does Deimos and ‘Little’ Danny…The Love Club stand in unity as the camera cuts back to the commentary table.
SINGLEs MATCH
Sakura Yamamoto
VS Tanja Devereaux
Watson: WHAT AN ABSOLUTE BONKERS NIGHT!! Folks, if you are just tuning in we have already had a slew of announcements from Chris Brock and Melody Malone, we've heard from the EWC Undisputed champion and we can now confirm that Paramount wrestling will be the exclusive home of the ENTIRE LOVE CLUB, including the returning former EWC World tag team champions 3Pac and XAVIER FREAKIN' REID!!! All of this and we've only had one match so far! Paramount Wrestling is must watch television tonight! Let's get to the ring for our second fight of the evening!
Starr: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, residing in Chicagoland and weighing in at 140 pounds... SAKURA YAMAMOTO!
Under The Bridge hits the PA system and Sakura comes out with Emi at her side. Emi notices the nervous looks over at her friend and gives her hand a gentle squeeze as they walk together down the ramp. Sakura gives Emi a quick kiss on the cheek before climbing into the ring and getting a few last minute stretches in.
Pyros hit as Videos of bustling crowds of New Orleans appear on the Extreme-Tron as the dark and melodic tones of "Voodoo" by Godsmack blasts. Tanja comes out onto the top of the ramp in a style compared to Gail Kim during her early time in TNA before heading down the ramp with Celeste St. Laurent coming behind her to the ring as Tanja's black leather coat flows at her feet while the boos from the crowd fills the arena. She hisses at those at ringside while coming down to the ring.
Starr: Coming to the ring hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana and being accompanied to the ring by Celeste St. Laurent; she is the Bayou Witch... TANJA DEVEREAUX!
Tanja walk up towards the ring and enters via under the bottom rope and jumps onto the middle turnbuckle. She poses as she does her usual taunt with a hand and arm in the air as "Voodoo" continues to play. Tanja steps off the turnbuckle as she removes the leather coat as "Voodoo" fades.
DING DING DING
Sakura knocks Tanja down with a clothesline. Then with a second one. Another and another drop Tanja. Before her attack gets repetitive and predictable, Sakura cracks Tanja on the back of the head with a roundhouse kick. Tanja stumbles back to the corner where Sakura unleashes a barrage of rabbit punches. Tanja staggers from the corner. Sakura knocks Tanja down with a clothesline to the back of the head and neck before making a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Tanja lifts a shoulder and arm from the mat to break the count. Tanja holds the back of her neck as she gets to her feet. Tanja dives at Sakura spinning her into a tornado DDT. Both pull themselves to their feet where Tanja cracks Sakura with a roundhouse kick. Tanja whips Sakura off the ropes. As Sakura rebounds back, Tanja scoops her up onto her shoulders and drops her down with a Death Valley driver. Tanja rolls over her and hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Sakura rolls to her side breaking the count.
Watson: She drove Sakura Yamamoto into the mat and STILL she kicked out!
Sydney: I don’t even know how Tanja Devereaux got up after that monster of a clothesline to the back of the head. Never mind how she nearly got the victory!
Tanja gets to her feet and pulls Sakura up to hers before hoisting Sakura up onto her shoulders. Tanja drives Sakura down with Legba’s Spirit. She makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Sakura just manages to lift a shoulder from the mat to break the count. Tanja lifts Sakura off the mat but Sakura grabs at Tanja’s legs pulling her off her feet. Sakura wraps her arms around Tanja’s legs and spins around and around and around with a Big Swing for fourteen swings before swinging her into the corner with a crash. Tanja drops to the mat where Sakura makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Tanja just rolls her shoulder off the mat to break the count.
Watson: Saved by the thinnest of thin margins right there!
Sydney: Zero point zero one later and the bell is ringing! That’s how close that one was!
Sakura pulls Tanja to her feet and lashes out with Chasing The Dragon. Tanja manages to sidestep Sakura’s foot. Tanja boots Sakura in the gut and lifts her before dropping Tanja down with a Voodoo. Sakura bounces on the mat with the impact and falls onto her back. Tanja makes a cover as the referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winner, via pinfall TANJA DEVEREAUX!
Tanja jumps onto the middle turnbuckle. She poses stoically with a hand and arm in the air as the crowd is appreciative of the effort, but showing that they are not overly fond of the Voodoo Queen. She climbs down and rolls under the bottom rope to the floor where she glares at the crowd while backing up the ramp. The crowd starts to boo her on her way.
Watson: Tanja Devereaux heads to the back, as the crowd is split between appreciating the effort but not liking the person, and I have to say, that was a hell of a match. However, in the end Tanja had the presence of mind to avoid that scorpion kick and drove Sakura Yamamoto damn near through the mat with her Voodoo finisher to pick up the victory
Sydney: Yeah that happened. However would it have had that scorpion kick connected? Or would Tanja Devereaux still be laying spread eagled on the mat right now?
Watson: We can only guess at that one Cid. Folks, we have to take a break, we will be right back!
Watson: We can only guess at that one Cid. Folks, we have to take a break, we will be right back!
Camera cuts to ...
The camera cuts backstage where we find Ibuki Ito is in his t-shirt in a pair of jeans with his black leather jacket with the North American Title over his right shoulder watching with a serious look but he wasn’t alone standing with him was Jason Anderson was in his ring gear with his hood over his head along with Dave right by his side rubbing his chin and felt this announcement was very interesting. Luke and Luna are both wearing white suits as Luke just has this serious look on his face with his arms folded with Luna rubbing his back for support taking in what just happened. The Buddy’s Buddies, which their manager calls them, Buddy’s Buddies…they are watching the TV as The Love Club poses for the fans, and they don’t see Paramount’s Lisa Goldrush approach them…
Goldrush: Excuse me gentlemen…
Ibuki, Jason and Luke turn to look at Lisa and collect themselves. Luna stands behind Luke with her hands gently folded in front of tossing her hair to the side looking over at her along with the others.
Goldrush: I couldn’t help to notice that you guys, especially you Ibuki, were not out there in the ring for The Love Club announcement…considering you are one of the OG Love Club members…
Ibuki nods his head…
Ito: Lisa, this wasn’t me making a stance or trying to send a message…I am excited that Bunny and the 3pAC are back here in Paramount…they give our brand one of the very best tag teams in the division. Last season they were in fact the hardest working tag team in the EWC and are the best chance to bring the EWC Tag Team Championships back to Wednesday nights…and for the HUGE announcement that Xavier Reid has joined Paramount well…I’m beyond excited to have him here…he is a future EWC Hall of Famer and gives Paramount another HUGE name on our roster…especially with the loss of…
Goldrush: The EWC Undisputed Champion Sally Talfourd…
She looks at Ibuki who nods and as he’s about to speak The Buddies are joined by Buddy Love…
Love: Miss Goldrush, how lovely it is to see you again…yes, Xavier Reid is a huge sign now that Sally Talfourd has run off to Prime but I wasn’t really shocked she left…
Lisa gives him a quizzical look but Buddy smiles as he looks over at Ibuki who places the North American Championship over his shoulder…
Love: I mean sure she’s the EWC Undisputed Champion but she would clearly be the second best champion Paramount has on their roster…I mean we can’t forget the fact that Ibuki beat Sally for a SECOND TIME at WrestleFest, I mean, sure she was good enough to win the Undisputed Championship but she wasn’t good enough to win arguably the top championship in the EWC right now, the North American Championship…
Goldrush: Buddy…come on now, the North American Cham…
Love: Champion beat the then HBO Broadcast and current US Champion Cosmo Goldworthy at Paramount #037, he followed that up by beating the then Undisputed Champion Xavier Reid at Paramount #038 and then went on to WrestleFest and beat the now Undisputed Champion Sally Talfourd making THAT…
Buddy points at the North American Championship…
Love: THEE championship in all of the EWC…Sally knows this Lisa, it’s why she left for Prime because as long ad Ibuki Ito is on Paramount she will always be 2nd around here…so she fled and it was smart of her to do so honestly because The ACE of Paramount isn’t going anywhere and sure as heck isn’t going to blow down to a ‘Queen’ that can’t beat him…she’s lucky you know…that Mercenary has a championship rematch…that Xavier is cashing in his rematch at StrangleMania…that even Lavender has a rematch down the road because it pushes this man further and further down the road from getting a match that quite frankly he deserves…
Buddy nods and smirks as Lisa moves on…
Goldrush: Well tonight you were scheduled to face Aiya but the match was unfortunately canceled…
Ito: I am disappointed, I was looking forward to facing Aiya here in Paramount and I wish her the best and maybe we can run this back down the road however, the night isn’t a complete wash as Jason Anderson is set to face off against Marcu$ $t. John here tonight for the EWC TV Championship…
The camera cuts to Jason Anderson along with Dave by his side looking over at everyone with a bit of a smile. Dave rubs his hands together as Luke and Ito place a hand on his shoulder as support.
Anderson: Tonight is the biggest night for one. Season 24 I almost made it to the last round of B.O.R.T. I faced injuries that could have kept me down and I almost died out there in the middle ring when I faced Umbra. It just shows that Jason Anderson, “The Boss”, will walk through hell itself for this business that is in his veins. Tonight my back is up against the wall and I will do whatever it takes to bring gold and if I don’t win that title tonight. It doesn’t mean I am not still the measure stick because with or without a title. I am still someone who placed a target on my back because of the fact they know I can and will get that win when the time is right.
Dave smirks a bit looking over at Buddy tipping his hat to him
Ishioka: My Boss has already proven to everyone in the back that he isn’t in the shadows of his mother anymore. He has proven and shown to EVERYONE in this locker room he is his own person. This is the only thing I don’t know if they are ready to see what is next for him. Soon, like it or not The House foundation will fall to the thanks of Buddy’s Buddies. It doesn’t matter who is on the other side of the ring with “The Boss” , they will have no choice but to give him the respect he owes.
Luna just rubs her hands together as she starts to pump herself up looking over at everyone with a huge grins on her face.
Luna Saito: AWWW SOOKIE, SOOKIE NOW! It is about time Buddy’s Buddies start doing some cooking up here. We spilled some of this tea for everyone just to soak up. You have Ito the North America Champion standing right here. A man who is on top of his game and just like Buddy mentioned he will be getting that title shot but then we also have Luke and Jason here will also just get shots down the road for titles. My love, he is in the Fighter Spirit tournament, and you have Jason facing JoJo Rush, The Hardcore and Intercontinental Champion and winning off him on Rampage would make things very interesting for The Club... I mean Buddy’s Buddies.
Jason smirks looking over at everyone as Luke just glares a bit over at Buddy while Jason continues talking.
Anderson: You see, like I mentioned before I am ready to walk into a War Zone, Luke is ready to walk into a War Zone, Ito is Ready to walk into a War Zone... Buddy’s Buddies is ready to walk into a War zone to do what all three of us know how to do...
Dave smirks.
Ishioka: And that’s collecting bodies....
Buddy looks on with a smile…
Love: Lisa, tonight is just the start, The Love Club and Buddy’s Buddies…we are making headlines here in Paramount and we are going to bring the balance of power back to where it belongs…in OUR hands as thee stable in the EWC…so sit back, grab some popcorn and enjoy the show…
Buddy smiles and Ibuki, Jason, Dave, Luke and Lana all fill in behind him as the camera fades out
Goldrush: Excuse me gentlemen…
Ibuki, Jason and Luke turn to look at Lisa and collect themselves. Luna stands behind Luke with her hands gently folded in front of tossing her hair to the side looking over at her along with the others.
Goldrush: I couldn’t help to notice that you guys, especially you Ibuki, were not out there in the ring for The Love Club announcement…considering you are one of the OG Love Club members…
Ibuki nods his head…
Ito: Lisa, this wasn’t me making a stance or trying to send a message…I am excited that Bunny and the 3pAC are back here in Paramount…they give our brand one of the very best tag teams in the division. Last season they were in fact the hardest working tag team in the EWC and are the best chance to bring the EWC Tag Team Championships back to Wednesday nights…and for the HUGE announcement that Xavier Reid has joined Paramount well…I’m beyond excited to have him here…he is a future EWC Hall of Famer and gives Paramount another HUGE name on our roster…especially with the loss of…
Goldrush: The EWC Undisputed Champion Sally Talfourd…
She looks at Ibuki who nods and as he’s about to speak The Buddies are joined by Buddy Love…
Love: Miss Goldrush, how lovely it is to see you again…yes, Xavier Reid is a huge sign now that Sally Talfourd has run off to Prime but I wasn’t really shocked she left…
Lisa gives him a quizzical look but Buddy smiles as he looks over at Ibuki who places the North American Championship over his shoulder…
Love: I mean sure she’s the EWC Undisputed Champion but she would clearly be the second best champion Paramount has on their roster…I mean we can’t forget the fact that Ibuki beat Sally for a SECOND TIME at WrestleFest, I mean, sure she was good enough to win the Undisputed Championship but she wasn’t good enough to win arguably the top championship in the EWC right now, the North American Championship…
Goldrush: Buddy…come on now, the North American Cham…
Love: Champion beat the then HBO Broadcast and current US Champion Cosmo Goldworthy at Paramount #037, he followed that up by beating the then Undisputed Champion Xavier Reid at Paramount #038 and then went on to WrestleFest and beat the now Undisputed Champion Sally Talfourd making THAT…
Buddy points at the North American Championship…
Love: THEE championship in all of the EWC…Sally knows this Lisa, it’s why she left for Prime because as long ad Ibuki Ito is on Paramount she will always be 2nd around here…so she fled and it was smart of her to do so honestly because The ACE of Paramount isn’t going anywhere and sure as heck isn’t going to blow down to a ‘Queen’ that can’t beat him…she’s lucky you know…that Mercenary has a championship rematch…that Xavier is cashing in his rematch at StrangleMania…that even Lavender has a rematch down the road because it pushes this man further and further down the road from getting a match that quite frankly he deserves…
Buddy nods and smirks as Lisa moves on…
Goldrush: Well tonight you were scheduled to face Aiya but the match was unfortunately canceled…
Ito: I am disappointed, I was looking forward to facing Aiya here in Paramount and I wish her the best and maybe we can run this back down the road however, the night isn’t a complete wash as Jason Anderson is set to face off against Marcu$ $t. John here tonight for the EWC TV Championship…
The camera cuts to Jason Anderson along with Dave by his side looking over at everyone with a bit of a smile. Dave rubs his hands together as Luke and Ito place a hand on his shoulder as support.
Anderson: Tonight is the biggest night for one. Season 24 I almost made it to the last round of B.O.R.T. I faced injuries that could have kept me down and I almost died out there in the middle ring when I faced Umbra. It just shows that Jason Anderson, “The Boss”, will walk through hell itself for this business that is in his veins. Tonight my back is up against the wall and I will do whatever it takes to bring gold and if I don’t win that title tonight. It doesn’t mean I am not still the measure stick because with or without a title. I am still someone who placed a target on my back because of the fact they know I can and will get that win when the time is right.
Dave smirks a bit looking over at Buddy tipping his hat to him
Ishioka: My Boss has already proven to everyone in the back that he isn’t in the shadows of his mother anymore. He has proven and shown to EVERYONE in this locker room he is his own person. This is the only thing I don’t know if they are ready to see what is next for him. Soon, like it or not The House foundation will fall to the thanks of Buddy’s Buddies. It doesn’t matter who is on the other side of the ring with “The Boss” , they will have no choice but to give him the respect he owes.
Luna just rubs her hands together as she starts to pump herself up looking over at everyone with a huge grins on her face.
Luna Saito: AWWW SOOKIE, SOOKIE NOW! It is about time Buddy’s Buddies start doing some cooking up here. We spilled some of this tea for everyone just to soak up. You have Ito the North America Champion standing right here. A man who is on top of his game and just like Buddy mentioned he will be getting that title shot but then we also have Luke and Jason here will also just get shots down the road for titles. My love, he is in the Fighter Spirit tournament, and you have Jason facing JoJo Rush, The Hardcore and Intercontinental Champion and winning off him on Rampage would make things very interesting for The Club... I mean Buddy’s Buddies.
Jason smirks looking over at everyone as Luke just glares a bit over at Buddy while Jason continues talking.
Anderson: You see, like I mentioned before I am ready to walk into a War Zone, Luke is ready to walk into a War Zone, Ito is Ready to walk into a War Zone... Buddy’s Buddies is ready to walk into a War zone to do what all three of us know how to do...
Dave smirks.
Ishioka: And that’s collecting bodies....
Buddy looks on with a smile…
Love: Lisa, tonight is just the start, The Love Club and Buddy’s Buddies…we are making headlines here in Paramount and we are going to bring the balance of power back to where it belongs…in OUR hands as thee stable in the EWC…so sit back, grab some popcorn and enjoy the show…
Buddy smiles and Ibuki, Jason, Dave, Luke and Lana all fill in behind him as the camera fades out
SINGLES MATCH
FOR THE EWC TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
Jason Anderson
VS Marcu$ $t. John
We return to ringside where Cid and Watson are eager to call our first title match of the evening.
Watson: The Love Club is gaining a lot of traction here on Paramount, and now they wait to see if they can gather up more hardware as Jason Anderson squares off against Marcu$ $t John!
Starr: The following match, set for one fall, is for the EWC Television Championship! Joining us first, the challenger, residing in Brooklyn, New York and weighing in at 215 pounds... JASON ANDERSON!
The arena lights start to flash on and off as NF- No Excuses came over the speakers as smoke appears on the Extreme Tron in big letters with his picture Jason Anderson “The Boss”. Jason appears on the stage wearing his hood over his head standing on his right is David and on his left is Diana wearing all leather black with her shades on her face and blow pop in her mouth. Jason play to the crowd a bit as Dave and Diana walked on his side walking with him down to the ring.
He get inside of the ring and pop the hood off his head like AJ Styles on the top rope point a finger down to Angel. She is jumping up and down for her father as he grins and winks at her as he jump down off the corner ropes. He look right at the person across from him while he take off his hood jacket and start to test ropes a bit.
Starr: And the opponent, coming to the ring at 6'1" and weighing 220 lbs, he is the EWC Television Champion, it's The Young Mogul... MARCU$ $T JOHN!
"Money" blasts through the arena by The Game. M$J slowly walks out onto the entrance ramp with a Money Gun and soaks in the cheers. He pumps up the crowd more before posing on the center of the entrance ramp. He walks down to the ring shooting the gun which splashes out $100 dollar bills as the fans go crazy with a huge smile on his face.
He stops right before he gets to the ring and listens as he hears cheers that he is getting from the crowd. He walks around the ring shooting more money out. He jumps up on the apron and wipes his feet before he enters the ring and poses in the middle of the squared circle as a light shines a hundred dollar bill in the center of the ring with his face on it.
Pyro hits as "Money" by The Game ends.
DING DING DING
Both men lock up in a collar and elbow tie-up. Jason rakes at Marcu$’ eyes. Jason dumps Marcu$ into the corner before whipping him off the ropes. As Marcu$ rebounds, Jason runs catching him with a knee lift that spins Marcu$ around. Jason lifts Marcu$ for a side suplex. Marcu$ rolls to safety but he’s knocked down by a superkick from Jason. He makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Marcu$ lifts a shoulder from the mat. As Marcu$ gets back to his feet, Jason charges in for a punt kick. Marcu$ sits up to avoid and rolls Jason for a school boy. Jason immediately rolls back to his feet and charges at Marcu$. He grabs Jason spinning him round with a powerslam. Marcu$ then drops down with a quick elbow drop. Marcu$ slips to the middle rope as Jason gets to his feet. Marcu$ leaps hitting a meteora. Marcu$ grabs at Jason’s leg as the referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Jason pushes his way free breaking the count.
Watson: That was a nice move right there! Flowing majestically through the air.
Sydney: Was a good strong kick out too.
Both get to their feet and Marcu$ chops Jason hard across the chest. Jason lashes out with a clothesline that Marcu$ ducks before smacking Jason with a superkick. Marcu$ climbs the turnbuckles and drops down onto Jason with a frog splash. As Jason tries to get to his feet, Marcu$ drives him back down with a Money Stomp 2.0. Marcu$ rolls Jason over and makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Jason rolls to his side breaking the count. Marcu$ drags Jason to his feet and tosses him through the ropes looking for a Regicide. Jason slips free and brings Marcu$ down, throat first, across the top rope. As Marcu$ staggers around the ring clutching at his throat Jason charges at him and cracks Marcu$ with a B.J.A. Jason makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Marcu$ just manages to roll a shoulder off the mat breaking the count.
Watson: So, so close to a new champion right there!
Sydney: We still might have a new champion, just not yet!
Jason lifts Marcu$ to his feet. Jason hoists him onto his shoulders looking for an Angel Drop. Marcu$ manages to slide off and he spins Jason around and boots him in the gut. Marcu$ lifts Jason up and brings him crashing down with Bankrupt. Marcu$ rolls over to make the cover. The referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winner, via pinfall and STILL EWC Television Champion... MARCU$ $T JOHN!
Marcu$ stands on the middle turnbuckle holding his championship high in the air for all to see. Jason shakes his head, slapping his hands against the mat in frustration as he heads backstage.
Watson: And the champion retains here on Paramount! That has to go down as a massive victory for Marcu$ $t John!
Sydney: That it will but I think the turning point was when Jason Anderson had him up on his shoulders. We saw what happened, Marcu$ $t John slithered off like a snake but had Anderson connected with the Angel Drop, we’d be sat here talking about a new champion.
Watson: So with his first victory, Marcu$ gains two points and begins climbing that ladder himself in the Paramount Power Rankings.
As Marcu$ disappears backstage, Half came blasting over the speakers standing coming out on the top of the ramp is Amber along with her Uncle Saul. Amber is playing to the fans while Saul with his hands inside of the front pockets just smirks. He acted like he was going to let the fans touch his hand and he did a slide of his hand into his hair. Amber noticed this as placing her hands on her hips looking at her Uncle Saul not happy. He just shrugs it off walking away as she gives the fan a big hug and takes a selfie with them. Amber just had this big grin on her face as she got into the ring waving to everyone. Saul was standing on the outside of the ring while he kept his eyes on Amber while she is grinning with the microphone in her hand waving to the fans as she took in a deep breath.
Amber: WELCOME TO PARAMOUNT!!!!!!!!!!! And I am so nervous tonight is the night when I will be stepping inside of this ring against my Stablemate who I highly respect with everything from the bottom of my heart. Sonya The Battleship herself....
CROWD: YOU DESERVED IT!!! YOU DESERVED IT!!!
Saul looks around at the crowd as he just rolled his eyes but then secretly has a bit of a smile on his face looking over his niece inside of the ring taking it all in. She brought the microphone back to her mouth.
Amber: Tonight . I know for sure Sonya you talk about how you don’t know me and I don’t know you but after tonight I believe we both will know more about each other then ever before. I am hoping after this match we both will still have the same respect for each other and the best thing about this match Shinijoshi will have more gold... gold that The House will not have for sure. The House doesn’t want the stable to have more gold and it seems someone else doesn't want us to have gold. They I believe placed a hit on us in their way...the person didn’t say nice things about you...
The arena lights go out as Pyros hits as Videos of bustling crowds of New Orleans appear on the extreme-tron as the dark and melodic tones of "Voodoo" by Godsmack blasts. Tanja comes out onto the top of the ramp in a style compared to Gail Kim during her early time in TNA before heading down the ramp with Celeste St. Laurent coming behind her to the ring as Tanja's black leather coat flows at her feet while the boos from the crowd fills the arena. She hisses at those at ringside while coming down to the ring.
Amber inside of the ring out of the blue starts to just go into a bit of a zombie look when she appears. Saul noticed this and climbed inside of the ring right away out of fear for a bit. He walked over to Amber and started to shake her a bit as she seemed like she wasn’t there as the microphone dropped down to the mat. Saul gently took his niece's face starting to whisper a language while he was staring into her eyes stroking her cheek. Soon she came out of the daze confused and lost as to what happened. Amber now has an angry face looking right at Tanja because now she knows who is the one behind her “dreams”. Saul got in front of Amber to protect her from Tanja. Amber picks up the microphone glaring over at her. Saul looked down at her with a bit of growl as he stood in front of both women protecting them as he looked over at Tanja was standing on the outside with a microphone in her hands.
Tanja: We find it amusing that Amber would try to make all things good with the person that she is facing for the important prize for the Paramount. Being in the same stable as your opponent should not matter in this situation as a killer instinct should matter, no matter who one is facing. Oh and Saul, do not think your little influence will last with her. Our ways are not to be trifled with by the ignorant or the uneducated and Amber will find out what happens when her eyes are opened by us.
Saul just hissed towards Tanja as his mouth looked over at her as he said you don’t want to mess with him and shouting out towards her “I am not scared of you” Amber moved her uncle gently out of the way to show she wasn’t scared of the woman.
Amber: You just upset two of the powerful women on Paramount beat you and are getting the shot for a title you fail to earn. You might believe you have control over me and tonight in my match I am going to show you and everyone else around here don’t have control over me anymore!
Tanja: We may not have earned the shot at the title, but it does not mean we are not going to be keeping whomever wins this match on notice in the future. We always keep people on eggshells while we are in the ring. It shows that Amber is allowing Saul to calm your darker urges and abilities and only time will tell before Amber will accepts them in her soul. As for you Sonya, your in-ring ability should not be hindered with the friendship niceties with the other woman in the ring with you. We experienced your abilities in the ring first hand and we know what you can bring and you should NOT hold back. Neither of you should be ignorant of what we bring on the path of the Crossroads and Death!
A dark and sing-song laugh is heard from Tanja before she nods to Celeste and the smaller woman at Tanja’s left is seen snapping her fingers. The lights suddenly went out in the arena as you could hear all the confusion going on inside of the ring. The light comes on with Saul laid out but could tell he got misted with Amber on her knees screaming out crying with her face covered in dark red mist as she was trying to wipe it off, but it was just getting worse.
AMBER: I CAN'T SEE! I CAN'T SEE!
You see Jason Anderson with a towel in his hand come running down the ramp as he shoulders bumps Tanja on the way down towards the ramp. He slid under the rope as he spoke out loud while the trainers were checking on Saul. Tanja smirks looking over at them as the trainer is running out from the back to the ring to help Amber with Sonya trying to help to keep her calm while they check on her Uncle Saul in the ring.
Jason Anderson: Amber I am here... love ... I am here...
Tanja and Celeste smirk sarcastically as they watch Jason come down to the ring along with the trainer to check on Amber’s uncle.
Tanja: Do not think your kindness for her will help her Jason. We know how your mind works and soon enough, it will be revealed for all to see.
Jason is trying to help clean her eyes from the mist as Amber is screaming, she blind and Tanja and Celeste slip to the backstage area as they go to the commercial break.
Amber: WELCOME TO PARAMOUNT!!!!!!!!!!! And I am so nervous tonight is the night when I will be stepping inside of this ring against my Stablemate who I highly respect with everything from the bottom of my heart. Sonya The Battleship herself....
CROWD: YOU DESERVED IT!!! YOU DESERVED IT!!!
Saul looks around at the crowd as he just rolled his eyes but then secretly has a bit of a smile on his face looking over his niece inside of the ring taking it all in. She brought the microphone back to her mouth.
Amber: Tonight . I know for sure Sonya you talk about how you don’t know me and I don’t know you but after tonight I believe we both will know more about each other then ever before. I am hoping after this match we both will still have the same respect for each other and the best thing about this match Shinijoshi will have more gold... gold that The House will not have for sure. The House doesn’t want the stable to have more gold and it seems someone else doesn't want us to have gold. They I believe placed a hit on us in their way...the person didn’t say nice things about you...
The arena lights go out as Pyros hits as Videos of bustling crowds of New Orleans appear on the extreme-tron as the dark and melodic tones of "Voodoo" by Godsmack blasts. Tanja comes out onto the top of the ramp in a style compared to Gail Kim during her early time in TNA before heading down the ramp with Celeste St. Laurent coming behind her to the ring as Tanja's black leather coat flows at her feet while the boos from the crowd fills the arena. She hisses at those at ringside while coming down to the ring.
Amber inside of the ring out of the blue starts to just go into a bit of a zombie look when she appears. Saul noticed this and climbed inside of the ring right away out of fear for a bit. He walked over to Amber and started to shake her a bit as she seemed like she wasn’t there as the microphone dropped down to the mat. Saul gently took his niece's face starting to whisper a language while he was staring into her eyes stroking her cheek. Soon she came out of the daze confused and lost as to what happened. Amber now has an angry face looking right at Tanja because now she knows who is the one behind her “dreams”. Saul got in front of Amber to protect her from Tanja. Amber picks up the microphone glaring over at her. Saul looked down at her with a bit of growl as he stood in front of both women protecting them as he looked over at Tanja was standing on the outside with a microphone in her hands.
Tanja: We find it amusing that Amber would try to make all things good with the person that she is facing for the important prize for the Paramount. Being in the same stable as your opponent should not matter in this situation as a killer instinct should matter, no matter who one is facing. Oh and Saul, do not think your little influence will last with her. Our ways are not to be trifled with by the ignorant or the uneducated and Amber will find out what happens when her eyes are opened by us.
Saul just hissed towards Tanja as his mouth looked over at her as he said you don’t want to mess with him and shouting out towards her “I am not scared of you” Amber moved her uncle gently out of the way to show she wasn’t scared of the woman.
Amber: You just upset two of the powerful women on Paramount beat you and are getting the shot for a title you fail to earn. You might believe you have control over me and tonight in my match I am going to show you and everyone else around here don’t have control over me anymore!
Tanja: We may not have earned the shot at the title, but it does not mean we are not going to be keeping whomever wins this match on notice in the future. We always keep people on eggshells while we are in the ring. It shows that Amber is allowing Saul to calm your darker urges and abilities and only time will tell before Amber will accepts them in her soul. As for you Sonya, your in-ring ability should not be hindered with the friendship niceties with the other woman in the ring with you. We experienced your abilities in the ring first hand and we know what you can bring and you should NOT hold back. Neither of you should be ignorant of what we bring on the path of the Crossroads and Death!
A dark and sing-song laugh is heard from Tanja before she nods to Celeste and the smaller woman at Tanja’s left is seen snapping her fingers. The lights suddenly went out in the arena as you could hear all the confusion going on inside of the ring. The light comes on with Saul laid out but could tell he got misted with Amber on her knees screaming out crying with her face covered in dark red mist as she was trying to wipe it off, but it was just getting worse.
AMBER: I CAN'T SEE! I CAN'T SEE!
You see Jason Anderson with a towel in his hand come running down the ramp as he shoulders bumps Tanja on the way down towards the ramp. He slid under the rope as he spoke out loud while the trainers were checking on Saul. Tanja smirks looking over at them as the trainer is running out from the back to the ring to help Amber with Sonya trying to help to keep her calm while they check on her Uncle Saul in the ring.
Jason Anderson: Amber I am here... love ... I am here...
Tanja and Celeste smirk sarcastically as they watch Jason come down to the ring along with the trainer to check on Amber’s uncle.
Tanja: Do not think your kindness for her will help her Jason. We know how your mind works and soon enough, it will be revealed for all to see.
Jason is trying to help clean her eyes from the mist as Amber is screaming, she blind and Tanja and Celeste slip to the backstage area as they go to the commercial break.
SINGLES MATCH
WRESTLEFEST XXI REMATCH
NON-TITLE
Xavier Reid
VS Sally Talfourd
We return to ringside where Cid and Tim are standing by!
Watson: Just before the break we saw that vicious attack by Tanja Deveraux on Amber Lisa and her Uncle Saul. We will keep you updated on the condition of both and what that might mean for tonight's Main Event. Right now though, we revisit another Main Event. that being of night for of WrestleFest where both these next two fighters went at it for the EWC Undisputed Championship!
The spotlights inside the arena start to flash around the crowd as 'Papercut' starts to play out. Xavier Reid walks out onto the stage and pulls his t-shirt off and drops it on the stage. Bunny Love follows him out onto the stage to cheers. Xavier walks to the front of the stage and crosses his arms into an X in front of his chest and smirks as Bunny walks up from behind him and points to the ring.
Starr: The following match is set for one fall. Joining us first, being accompanied to the rung by Bunny Love, From Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, weighing in tonight at 220 pounds... XAVIER REID!
Xavier and Bunny walk towards the ring, climb up the steps and into the ring. Xavier goes to the far corner and jumps up to the second rope and looks out over the fans as Bunny walks to the center of the ring and points at Xavier.
The lights fade to blue and red. 'Lacrimosa' hits the speakers. After a wait for the music to build, at the first crest In time with the beat, Sally walks to the front of the stage, looking down to her feat. Slowly, as the blue lights fade and the crowd is awash with red, Sally raises one arm, lets out a sharp scream, then slowly makes her way to ringside.
Starr: And the opponent, making her way to the ring this evening, weighing in at a sublime one-hundred and twenty-five pounds, standing in at five feet and ten inches of perfection, she is the EWC Undisputed Champion, this is ‘The Last Magician’... SALLY TALFOURD!
Sally stands at the base of the steps to the ring, staring now to the space above the ring. Methodically, she climbs the steps, steps through the ropes and strides to the center of the ring.
DING DING DING
Reid slaps Sally across the face. She responds with a forearm to the jaw. The forearm/slap battle continues until Sally ducks a slap and smacks Reid with a forearm. Sally whips Reid off the ropes and knocks him to the mat with a spinning heel kick. Reid gets to his feet but a dropkick knocks him back down to the mat. With Reid down on the mat, Sally grabs him in a front facelock. She tightens her grip as she keeps Reid grounded. Sally lets go of the hold and gets to her feet dropping down on the back of Reid’s neck with a legdrop. She rolls him over and hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Reid lifts a shoulder from the mat to break the count. Sally lifts Reid to his feet and chops him hard across the chest. Reid clutches his chest before falling back and cracking Sally with a Pele kick. Sally slowly gets to her feet. Reid runs at her rolling into a modified spinning sit out piledriver. The referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Sally pushes her way free breaking the count.
Watson: A confident kick out right there!
Sydney: Exactly, you don’t become Undisputed Champion if you go down that easily!
Reid gets to his feet and cracks Sally with a punt kick to the head. Reid then drags Sally to her feet and underhooks her arms. Reid lifts Sally bringing her down to the mat with a Love Shot. Sally bounces on the mat with the force of the impact and Reid makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Sally rolls to her front breaking the count. Reid pulls Sally to her feet. Sally grabs Reid and hits Either Or out of almost nowhere. Reid springs back and drops to the mat where Sally hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Reid rolls to his side breaking the count. Sally waits for Reid to get to his feet before driving him to the mat with Lights Out. She hooks the leg.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Reid just manages to lift a shoulder off the mat to break the count. Sally lifts Reid to his feet and runs off the ropes. Reid catches her and spins Sally with a Rainham Maker. Sally lays flat on the mat where Reid makes a cover.
ONE…
TWO…
THR… NO! KICK OUT!
Sally just manages to push her way free to break the count.
Watson: What do you have to do to keep these two down?
Sydney: I don’t know! This is the premiere but this match could still be going by the finale!
Both slowly get to their feet. Reid manages to get behind Sally and he lifts her into position for a Bastard Bomb. Before he’s able to hit it, Sally manages to leap from his grasp and spring off the ropes hitting High Hopes. Both crash to the mat where Sally hooks the legs and the referee counts.
ONE…
TWO…
THREE!!!
DING DING DING
Starr: And your winner, via pinfall... SALLY TALFOURD!
Sally stands in the middle of the ring holding her Undisputed Championship high. Some cheer, some boo. Sally wipes some hair from her face before rolling from the ring and heading up the ramp.
Watson: I can’t work out if a win over Xavier Reid is a big victory or the champion just being the champion! Either way Sally Talfourd picks up a win here on tonight’s Paramount!
Sydney: Of course it is! With Reid announcing that he is cashing in his rematch for StrangleMania, this gives the champion momentum going into the most violent affair on EWC's calendar! Xavier Reid did almost everything right in this match. He must have thought he had Sally Talfourd right where he wanted when he had her for the Bastard Bomb. I believe that had it connected, we’d be talking about how this was a big win for Xavier Reid!
Watson: I believe you are right, but for now Reid loses a point in the power rankings and we move on to our MASSIVE PURE RULES Main Event, DO NOT MISS THIS FOLKS! We will be right back!
Camera cuts to ...
PURE RULES MATCH
FOR THE EWC DYNASTY CHAMPIONSHIP
SONYA
VS Amber Lisa
We return to ringside where the crowd is buzzing for our Main Event. “Superstar” by For Squirrels begins to play, as Isabella Starr hops on the mic.
Starr: Ladies and Gentlemen… please welcome the executive producer of Paramount - Melody Malone, and Paramount General Manager, Chris Brock!
Malone and Brock make their way out to the ring, a velvet bag in Melody’s hands no doubt shrouding the brand new EWC Dynasty championship. As they continue down the ramp, Isabella outlines the Pure Rules to the hometown crowd in Daly City.
Starr: The following contest is a PURE RULES match for the EWC Dynasty Championship with a twenty minute time limit! Each competitor will get only three rope breaks throughout the match. No closed fists, no eye gouging, no low blows, and no mask ripping. The championship can be won via count out or disqualification! If we reach our twenty minute time limit, the winner will be decided by a panel of three judges. Tonight those judges include Chris Brock…. Melody Malone…. And, representing the Shinijoshi… NARUMI TSUTSUMI!
”Half” by Queen Bee begins to play, as Narumi Tsutsumi makes her way out from behind the curtain to a warm reception from the Paramount crowd. The cheers grow louder, as Paramount’s own El Pablo and Vertigo come out from the curtain as well! Carley California comes out next, looking over her shoulder to the entrance. She makes her way about halfway down the ramp before the once excited Daly City crowd begins to rain down heavy boos, the Undisputed Champion herself, Sally Talfourd finally taking the stage.
Watson: She’s got a LOT of nerve coming out for a third time tonight… but tonight is a big night for the Shinijoshi… ONE of them is going to walk out of here tonight as the inaugural EWC Dynasty champion!
Sydney: Love her or hate her, Sally Talfourd has walked that Paramount ramp plenty of times. I don’t think the crowd here tonight is going to phase her.
Narumi takes her place at the long judges table, flanked by both Chris Brock and Melody Malone. Vertigo and El Pablo stand on the nearside of the ring, Carley and the finally ringside Sally Talfourd on the opposite side as the first few notes of "Rusalka" play over the loudspeakers, Sonya stands just a few feet away from the entrance way, the cameras picking up her peaceful expression and smile.
Starr: Joining us first, from Honolulu Hawaii, weighing in at 150 pounds … The Beautiful Battleship... SONYA!
The song kicks into high gear and she makes her way to the ring with determined eyes and calm demeanor, stepping into the ring and performing her signature pose in the corner. Ringside, El Pablo and Vertigo are shouting praise and encouragement to Sonya, while Carley cheers and smacks the canvas a few times. Sonya looks out to her Shinijoshi comrades, a renewed resolve on her face before she nods solemnly.
Starr: And her opponent, from Brooklyn, New York weighing in at 136 pounds ... AMBER LISA!
Run It came blasting over the speakers as Amber stands on the top of the ramp with her Paramount Ring gear. Her face is still stained with the red mist from Tanja Devereaux earlier in the evening, but it hasn’t dampened her spirit coming into tonight’s contest. She has on her side a t-shirt firing gun and she starts blasting out Paramount Hats and Shirts out to the fans to catch.
She has in her hands some Paramount hats as she walks down to the ramp playing to them she throws it out to them as they catch it. When she runs out of hats, she high fives some of the fans and takes a selfie with a few on their phone. Before she gets into the ring, she makes a lap around the outside, slapping high fives to her fellow Shinijoshi stablemates. El Pablo and Vertigo are all in, Carley giving her a double high five as she finally reaches Sally. Amber looks to Sally, the boos creeping in from the crowd before she picks up Sally’s hand and high fives it enthusiastically with an excited whoop as she continues to hype herself up. She climbs inside of the ring leaning over the ropes moving her head to the music mouthing the words of the song with a big grin on her face. She jumps down off the top rope taking off her jacket, pulling a roll of tape from the pocket to tape her wrists as she shows off her strength teasing, testing the ropes jumping into place getting ready.
Watson: It’s the start of a new era on Paramount, let’s see who leaves here tonight the FIRST EVER EWC Dynasty champion!
DING DING DING
Sonya and Amber Lisa both meet in the center of the ring, the stipulated handshake to begin the match before they both begin to circle one another. Amber goes for a tie up, but Sonya slips under her grapple and locks her arms around Amber’s waist, taking her down to the mat with a waist lock takedown. Sonya goes for an early pin, Amber getting her shoulder up before official Matt Mercer can even get into position. Amber sits up on her knees, looking at Sonya with a nod before Sonya comes in hard with a knife edge chop that echoes through the Cow Palace. Amber winces, but forces herself to her feet, Sonya firing another chop to her chest. Amber staggers back and as Sonya goes for a third chop, Amber blocks and instead delivers a backhand chop of her own. Sonya winces, Amber landing another hard backhanded chop to the chest. She lands a third, this one staggering Sonya back to the ropes. Amber whips Sonya across the ring, running opposite to Sonya before catching her with the Drive By as she bounces back toward her. The impact sends Sonya flying, skidding against the bottom rope across the ring. Amber is fired up, hollering to the crowd as El Pablo and Vertigo check in on Sonya, hands held high to maintain their innocence as the official keeps an eye on the two masked men. Pablo offers up a handful of Skittles to Sonya, who declines as she gets back to her feet with a low rumble from the crowd behind her. Stomps in the audience start to rally behind the Battleship, as Amber Lisa comes in swinging looking to take a shot at Sonya with Run IT. Sonya sidesteps, Amber sent off balance as Sonya latches on, arms firmly around Amber’s waist before launching Amber back toward the center of the ring with a belly to back suplex.
Watson: These women are out here to prove a point Cid. To each other, to the Shinijoshi, to the EWC universe!
Sydney: Did you see the distance Sonya got on that suplex?! Amber could’ve landed in the bay!
Sonya is quick to capitalize, getting back to her feet and grabbing Amber by the ankles, rolling her over into a Boston crab. Amber hollers out, immediately rebuking the referee as she struggles. El Pablo begins beating his hands against the mat, willing the crowd behind Amber now to break free of the hold. The crowd surges behind her, Amber inching her way toward the ropes. Sonya drags her back further into the ring, leaving Amber to scramble and fight even harder to get back closer to the ropes. It feels like an eternity, Amber inching and clawing before she finally grasps the bottom rope and the official gives Sonya her five count to release the hold. With Amber having exhausted one of her three available rope breaks, Sonya tries to keep the pressure on, dragging Amber back toward the center of the ring before dropping down and hooking the leg.
ONE....
TWO...
Amber powers out at two, rolling onto her stomach but Sonya is relentless. She grabs hold of Amber, looking for the Ruby Buster but Amber is able to shift her weight and carry her momentum over Sonya’s shoulders and land down on her feet. Sonya turns, gunning for a running lariat but Amber drops down and pulls down the top rope, sending Sonya toppling out onto the floor. Amber senses her opportunity, looking from Sonya to the far ropes as the crowd begins to buzz. Amber takes off, hitting the rope and sending herself flying out at Sonya with Shooting for the Stars! Amber gets back to her feet, yelling out and she slaps a few outstretched hands ringside. Carley backs away, not wanting to get too close to the action as Sally on the other hand makes a face, grimacing at Sonya’s misfortune. Narumi sits stone faced between the Paramount executives, studying both women in the event she is called upon to make the impossible decision. Amber picks up Sonya from the floor, rolling her back into the ring. She climbs up onto the apron, eyeing Sonya before she slingshots herself into the ring with Slice Bread! The slingshot splash lands flush, and Amber immediately hooks the leg.
ONE...
TWO...
The official stops, pointing to Sonya’s leg on the bottom rope as Amber slaps the mat in frustration.
Watson: A great chance for Amber there, but Sonya’s ring awareness kept her in it. But that’s her first rope break, now they’re both tied up with two left.
Sydney: We’re at the eight minute mark Watson, but if these two ladies have anything to say about it we might be here all night!
Amber pulls Sonya to her feet, and Amber throws another open handed chop to Sonya’s chest. Sonya fires back with an open handed chop of her own. Amber with another. Now Sonya! They trade off chops back and forth, each getting faster and harder than the last as the crowd absolutely eats it up. Finally, Amber puts the kibosh on the melee with a headbutt right to the face of Sonya! Sonya is stunned for a moment, blank faced before instinct kicks in and she drives her full weight behind a forearm shot to Amber’s upper chest. The Clean Up Hitter drives both women down to the mat, Sonya falling prone atop of Amber.
ONE...
TWO...
Amber kicks out at two, both women lying on the mat as El Pablo ringside once more hypes the crowd behind both women. Sonya is to her feet first, pulling Amber to hers before locking her into position, delaying briefly before popping backward with the Everest German! Amber is locked in, the bridge solidifying the pinfall as the referee slides into position.
ONE...
TWO...
NO!
Amber gets her shoulder up at the last moment, Sonya looking stunned before her expression contorts into anger. She open palm slaps Amber across the face, pulling her to her feet and delivering another hard slap before she whips her into the corner of the ring. She rushes in as Amber stumbles back out of the corner off of the impact, a running lariat nearly taking Amber’s head off. She grabs Amber back up, not wanting to take any chances as she backs them both into the corner. The crowd buzzes, El Pablo and Vertigo both motioning for the running powerbomb as even Sally looks on in anticipation, almost gleeful at the sight of carnage as Sonya lets out a guttural yell, running forward and driving Amber into the mat with the Dreadnought Bomb! Sonya shuffles forward from her knees, draping herself over Amber.
ONE...
TWO...
The count stops, Sonya looking shocked as Amber’s hand is reached out above her head, grasping the bottom rope in the corner. Sonya gets to her feet, almost pleading with the official who reiterates that Amber still has one more rope break available. Amber gets to her feet in the corner, running out past the official as she lays a heavy shot across Sonya’s chest. It’s Amber’s turn to unleash, an open handed slap to the face ringing out like a gunshot across the Cow Palace. Sonya fires back in kind, the angered expression quickly replacing the desperation. Amber and Sonya exchange slaps to the face, the ear, Sonya matching strike for strike as Amber spins. Sonya ducks the spinning back fist and counters with one of her own, the closed fist landing flush with Amber’s mouth to a gasp and murmurs in the crowd.
Watson: Uh oh, that is NOT what Sonya wanted to do Cid! She was adamant she didn’t want to come into this match to hurt Amber, but in her frustration she’s hurting her chances!
Sydney: She’s getting an earful from Matt Mercer, that’s the thing with Pure Rules. No closed fists to the face. Even in the heat of the moment. One more, and it’s Amber Lisa walking out with the Dynasty championship.
The admonishment from Matt Mercer snaps Sonya back to reality, and Sonya turns back to Amber who grabs hold of her in an almost bear hug before dropping down Sonya with a belly to belly suplex. Amber gets to her feet, running the ropes before coming back at Sonya with a low flying cross body. It’s Amber’s turn to hook the leg now, the crowd counting along with the official.
ONE...
TWO...
The ref waves it off, pointing at Sonya’s foot under the bottom rope as Amber huffs. Sonya’s now down to one final rope break left and the playing field has evened out. Amber pulls Sonya to her feet, hoisting up the taller woman into a powerslam and signaling that she’s ready to end this. Amber pulls Sonya to her feet once more, whipping her into the ropes, catching her as she comes back with the Amber Bomb! The crowd is on their feet as Amber hooks both legs this time to negate any rope breaks.
ONE....
TWO....
NO! Sonya powers out at 2.9999 and Amber looks to the referee in shock. Sally sports a wry smirk, enjoying the near fall while El Pablo’s hands are on either side of his head, disbelief probably on his face under the mask. Amber is undeterred, pulling Sonya to her feet and looking to sport her strength with a military press. Sonya blocks, grabbing Amber in a last gasp effort as she powers her up for the Ruby Buster! Both women land hard on the mat, the crowd roaring but Sonya is in no condition to attempt the cover as both women lay sprawled out as Carley California joins the Cow Palace crowd as they chant in appreciation.
THIS IS AWESOME
THIS IS AWESOME
THIS IS AWESOME
Watson: What a counter by Sonya! I don’t know how she had the wherewithal to pull that out of her back pocket, but it’s saved the match for now.
Sydney: For now being the operative word, because we’re at the 16 minute mark!
Both women slowly get back to their feet, Sonya gets to hers first and makes a run at Amber with a running knee lift. It snaps Amber’s head back, sending her back down to the canvas. She doesn’t let up, trying now to lock Amber into a sleeper hold. Amber fights herself to the rope almost immediately, and Sonya releases with a grin. Amber’s exhausted her final rope break, which appears to be exactly what Sonya was aiming for. Sonya steps back, Amber shaking her head that she’s out of breaks before Sonya tears across at Amber with her running lariat. Amber hits the mat, Sonya diving for another cover.
ONE...
Amber manages to kick out before 2 now, the desperation setting in. Sonya deadlifts Amber up, hitting a German suplex. As Sonya goes to pull her up for a fisherman’s suplex, Amber rolls Sonya into a small package!
ONE...
TWO...
Sonya kicks out and this time it’s Amber with the grin. Amber gets to her feet, pulling up Sonya before dropping her down with a flowing DDT. Sonya rolls away, putting distance between herself and Amber as she gets to her feet. She comes running toward Amber with a big boot, but Amber blocks and grabs hold of Sonya’s leg, bringing the bigger woman down with a dragon screw. With Sonya down, Amber grabs her by the arm and rolls through, trapping Sonya’s arms as she locks in her headscissors crucifix hold - Tap for Mama! Sonya’s trapped in the middle of the ring, trying to fight her way toward the ropes somehow for her final rope break. The clock on the extreme-tron is winding down, and Sonya stops trying to get to the ropes and instead just grits her teeth, refusing to tap out. Amber sinches down harder, pushing her legs down to hyperextend Sonya’s shoulders back as she wrenches her neck forward. Sonya tries to roll back to alleviate the pressure, but she can’t. The thirty second timer flashes on screen and Sonya squeezes her eyes closed, trying to make it to the time limit. Amber drives her hips upward, wrenching as hard as possible before Sonya can take no more, nodding her head to Matt Mercer as he calls for the bell.
DING DING DING
Amber releases the hold, falling back onto her back as confetti rains down from above and the EWC crowd begins a “YOU DESERVE IT” chant. Ringside, all three judges rise up to make their way to the ring.
Watson: Amber Lisa has done it, and becomes the FIRST EWC Dynasty Champion! And hats off to Sonya, this came down to the absolute wire. Cid, there were a mere 18 seconds left on the clock when she finally gave up. An absolutely gutsy performance.
Sydney: This was foreign territory to both women and they absolutely showed out. What a match, deserving of tonight's main event for sure.
In the ring, Sonya is back to her feet as she stands across from Amber Lisa, who is doing her best to keep her composure but the emotion of the moment is starting to get to her. Matt Mercer reminds both ladies of their final obligation as Sonya extends her hand to Amber. Amber grasps it before pulling Sonya in for a hug, much to the crowd’s appreciation. Both women embrace and the tears begin to flow down the face of Amber, who is so happy that she has captured her first EWC championship. Both women then turn their attention to the judges, as Chris Brock takes the microphone from Isabella Starr.
Brock: Ladies and gentlemen of the EWC Universe, Paramount Wrestling, your winner… and NEW EWC DYNASTY CHAMPION… AMBER ....LISA!
Malone pulls the brand new championship out of the velvet bag, leaning over and saying something inaudible to Amber before she hands the championship over. Amber stares down at it, overcome with emotion as Narumi steps forward and raises Amber’s arm in the air and the crowd bursts into more cheers. The majority of the Shinijoshi flood the ring, Sally moving more slowly but still giving an incline of the head in Amber’s direction.
Watson: Amber Lisa’s journey, like this season has only just begun… EWC, thank you for tuning in with us tonight. I’m Tim Watson, he’s Cid Sydney, and on behalf of everybody on the orange brand, we’ll see you LIVE in Las Vegas for Paramount 40 on February 21st. Goodnight!
The final shot of the night zooms in on Amber Lisa, championship thrust high in the air with tears in her eyes as the Shinijoshi swarm around her as we fade out.
