Post by Webmistress Barbie on Jul 16, 2020 0:36:26 GMT -5
PRESHOW: Pizza Party!
About an hour before Chaos is set to begin, the scene opens inside the catering area to see Lucy Wylde and JC moving about, placing pizza boxes on tables, along with plates, napkins and anything else necessary for tonight’s festivities.
JC: Is all this really necessary?
Lucy looks around at the giant spread of pizzas (and barbecue - special request from her friend Mac Bane) and smirks.
Lucy Wylde: Absolutely. I’m in a giving mood tonight, and since I brought the Wrestlestock Cup home to your promotion… I thought you’d appreciate the thought.
Joe shakes his head and returns Lucy's smirk.
JC: I mean, I do appreciate the thought. I--
Before he could finish his sentence, Lucy leans in and kisses him.
Lucy Wylde: Then shut up and let me have my fun.
Joe rolls his eyes and grabs a piece of pizza from the box directly in front of his fiancee, putting it on a plate.
JC: Fine. Have fun, I’m going to go run a federation.
Lucy Wylde: Better you than me.
He gives her a look before taking his piece of the party and heading out of the room, only to run into his future sister in law as she enters.
Kyra Johnson: Hey Luce, why does he get pizza? He didn’t do anything to earn it, isn’t that right… Fam?
Joe rolls his eyes again, grumbling as he leaves the room without responding to Kyra. Kyra just laughs and heads into the room, sitting down at a table near where Lucy’s now seated.
Lucy Wylde: By your logic, you shouldn’t get any either… Hell by your logic, I just bought myself a shit ton of pizza.
Kyra Johnson: Oh no, see.. I’m the UV champ, so I obviously get some.
Lucy chuckles.
Lucy Wylde: Ah. Well this isn’t your party… It’s mine. And if I wanna share, I’m gonna share.
Kyra shrugs her shoulders and reaches out, grabbing a barbecue rib from it’s container.
Kyra Johnson: Don’t worry, Mac won’t mind. He’s boinking my best friend.
Lucy sighs and shakes her head as Nathaniel Grant walks into the room in jeans, a t-shirt and his Dark Messiah cut. After coming in he looks around to see who else was there before coming closer to those already in there.
Sah'ta Thor Why this is a surprise. I vaguely recall being told about a twitter post mentioning a pizza party.
He grins before nodding towards Lucy.
Sah'ta Thor I know I said congratulations on the WrestleStock win via twitter but, Lucy let me say it again in person. Congratulations on winning the WrestleStock Cup. With that being said, I hope that what I said in my promo won't be taken too personally.
With those words he turns to look over at Kyra as he reaches to grab a slice of pizza.
Sah'ta Thor Or that you take what I do later tonight as more than a matter of business.
Lucy raises her eyebrows and glances over at her sister.
Lucy Wylde: Oh? Well I appreciate the congratulations, but as for what you're gonna do? Are you telling me that we're gonna have a problem?
As Lucy speaks Thor takes a bite of the pizza.
Sah'ta Thor Only if you have any personal attachment to JD. Besides I am sure we may cross paths inside a UGWC ring at some point.
He looks between Kyra and Lucy for a moment as he waits with a reply.
Perpetually the king of timing, Matt Knox passes by catering with Bert in tow. He has a gym bag slung over his shoulder, no doubt filled with ring gear. His gate breaks a moment and he comes to a complete stop, staring at the spread.
Matt Knox: They actually did it. They're having a pizza party for a pro wrestling victory.
Bert: We invited?
Knox catches sight of Thor and scoffs, starting toward the locker room
Matt Knox: Eat my slices, kid
Thor just shakes his head as he overhears the exchange while he takes another bite from the slice in his hand. Kyra sees this and gets up, clearing her throat loudly as she grabs a few slices and saluting her sister with them as she slid past Thor and headed for the exit.
Kyra Johnson: I’m just gonna take him a few slices…
She stops though as she gets to the door, turning her attention to Thor.
Kyra Johnson: As for JD? Honey, he’s a big boy. For my kids sake though, I’d like him to stick around so… Be careful when you mess around with fire.
She winks at him and leaves, while Lucy sighs and shifts in her seat.
Sah'ta Thor: "Understood, I won't do anything that will leave a long term impact.
He finishes the slice in his hand then grabs another with a nod to Lucy before drifting off to see who else might interact with him.
In the doorway, Mac Bane watches as Thor walks away from Lucy and then approaches.
Mac Bane: Great spread Lucy, thank you for the BBQ! Congratulations again, that was a huge win for you, and for Carnage. You’ve got to be proud as hell about that victory.
Mac starts putting ribs and brisket on a plate, then he smothers it with sauce. A roll of paper towels is nearby so he sets his plate next to them and begins eating one of the ribs from his plate. While he waits to see if Lucy will respond, he starts stacking another plate.
Mac Bane: Amber will likely be hungry too. I’ll just take these to her.
Lucy Wylde: Take whatever you want, Mac. I'm glad you dropped by.
He grins up at Lucy as he takes that second plate and sets it over the top of Amber’s plate, then using a stapler, he staples it shut. Lucy brings him over a couple of extra paper towels and smiles at her friend.
Lucy Wylde: ..And thanks, I am pretty damn proud. I gotta admit, it's good to feel like I still got it.
Mac smiles back at her, it’s obvious that he’s trying not to laugh.
Mac Bane: Still got it? Lady, don’t act like you ever lost it, that’s simply not true. You’re as good now as you ever were. Don’t let anyone tell you different.
Mac shoots her a wink as he leaves with the two plates and the roll of paper towels as Lucy meanders back to her seat and sits back down with a sigh, picking at the pizza in front of her.
Catalina Cortes scoots by catering, dressed in the newly available Zed Hotley's Kit-Kat Connection with as much black tape over the "ZED HOTLEY" parts as possible so as not to obscure the faces of herself and Christopher Marlowe. She eyes the table, then Lucy, then the table again.
Catalina Cortes: Oh shit, you got barbecue.
Lucy Wylde: Yeah shit, we got barbecue.
Catalina Cortes: I was just gonna leave Zed my pizza crusts, but barbecue is way better.
With a flourish, Lucy reveals a stack of four pizza boxes.
Lucy Wylde: And your four buffalo chicken pizzas.
Catalina Cortes: Holy crap, you rule! Thanks for bringing it up. I didn't want to have to be rude and ask. This is the type of graciousness people expect from a Wrestlestock winner. You're setting a bar here.
Lucy Wylde: Or by winning.
Lucy shrugs.
Catalina Cortes: That, too. Mostly that, I guess. Selfie?
Lucy Wylde: Sure.
Catalina whips her phone out like a gunslinger and stands in front of Lucy. One throws up deuces, the other makes a face as Catalina snaps the picture.
Catalina Cortes: Sorry I can't hang out, but I gotta go feed my wrestle-babies and then beat Trent Steel. Are we bros now? I feel like we're bros now.
Lucy Wylde: We're bros now.
Catalina piles a plate with BBQ and throws it on top of her four pizza boxes, hoisting them from the bottom and heading back down the corridor.
Catalina Cortes: Thanks for the pizza, champ. Tournament victor. Winner lady. You know what I mean. You're the coolest.
Lucy shakes her head as Catalina leaves, an amused smirk on her lips. She looks around at the mess that surrounds her and after a few moments of contemplation - she finally gets up to begin cleaning up. Chaos would be starting soon anyway.
However, just when she begins cleaning things up she looks up to see Johnny Vegas standing in the doorway.
Lucy Wylde: Johnny?
Johnny Vegas: Hey, I just wanted to say congratulations.
Lucy nods her head.
Lucy Wylde: Thanks. Much appreciated.
She goes silent, expecting Johnny to leave but he just stands there in the doorway, staring longingly at the pizza boxes.
Lucy Wylde: ...Do you want some pizza, Johnny?
He heaves a sigh of relief and enters the room.
Johnny Vegas: Well, if you insist.
Lucy chuckles as the scene fades out to the Chaos Logo.
THE CARNAGE WRESTLING NETWORK PRESENTS:
(Episode 95)
Available wherever the INTERNET and your UNDYING THIRST FOR CARNAGE are sold
Exclusively on CarnageWrestling.com
Live >> The Carnage Arena - Baltimore, Maryland
July 20th, 2020
The Network Feed comes in with the Chaos Opening Video:
Large plumes of Orange and White pyros shoot off from around the stage and mark the start of our show. Finally, after months of being ravaged by the worldwide pandemic, a select and eager portion of the Carnage Legion has returned to take up a percentage of the seats throughout the arena, all spaced at least six feet apart. Even still, there are thousands more who are watching LIVE on the Carnage Network!!!
As soon as the pyros finish, "Wake Up" by Black Veil Brides hits over the speakers, officially welcoming Carnage fans to yet another edition of their favorite syndicated full-contact wrestling show, Chaos. The CW announce team is at ringside, preparing for a night filled with action!! With "Wake Up" still playing over the speakers the cameras pan around to those few (lucky) avid members of the Carnage Wrestling Legion from all ages, races, creeds, colors, and sexes screaming on the tops of their lungs wearing their CW Merchandise and holding up signs for their favorite, or least favorite star:
'I BELIEVE IN LEVI'
'LRK IS KING!'
'REARRANGE DAVISON'S FACE!'
'ELI IS TOO GOODE!!'
'CARNAGE > COVID'
'HERE FOR THE PIZZA'
Before we head to ringside the feed cuts to a few-second video package showing the Carnage Wrestling staffers working tonight's show:
The Network feed cuts to the ringside area where we see Johnny Vegas and Terra Skye sitting behind the announce table with the larger-than-life Boy off to the side with his own comically small timekeeper's booth complete with ring bell. Vegas takes this moment to throw back a shot of his liquor of choice tonight while Terra finishes going over her notes.
As soon as the pyros finish, "Wake Up" by Black Veil Brides hits over the speakers, officially welcoming Carnage fans to yet another edition of their favorite syndicated full-contact wrestling show, Chaos. The CW announce team is at ringside, preparing for a night filled with action!! With "Wake Up" still playing over the speakers the cameras pan around to those few (lucky) avid members of the Carnage Wrestling Legion from all ages, races, creeds, colors, and sexes screaming on the tops of their lungs wearing their CW Merchandise and holding up signs for their favorite, or least favorite star:
'I BELIEVE IN LEVI'
'LRK IS KING!'
'REARRANGE DAVISON'S FACE!'
'ELI IS TOO GOODE!!'
'CARNAGE > COVID'
'HERE FOR THE PIZZA'
Before we head to ringside the feed cuts to a few-second video package showing the Carnage Wrestling staffers working tonight's show:
The Network feed cuts to the ringside area where we see Johnny Vegas and Terra Skye sitting behind the announce table with the larger-than-life Boy off to the side with his own comically small timekeeper's booth complete with ring bell. Vegas takes this moment to throw back a shot of his liquor of choice tonight while Terra finishes going over her notes.
Terra Skye: Welcome, Carnage Legion - To Chaos 95!!!
Johnny Vegas: Here, have some of this.. It actually ain't bad.
Terra Skye: No, thanks.. I already ate.
Boy: RABBLE!
Johnny Vegas: No, I OFFERED Terra some pizza but YOU don't get any! Also, fuck you Terra... I do something NICE for once and you shit right on it like it doesn't even matter!
Terra Skye: Listen, I wasn't mean. I already ate dinner before I came out here this evening. Now can we get to talking about tonight's show?
Johnny Vegas: Fine. Whatever. See if I do anything nice for you ever... EVER again!
Boy: Seventy years and fourscore from now.
Johnny Vegas: SHUT THE FUCK UP SASQUATCH!
Terra Skye: I swear, you two are going to be the death of me. I can't wait for Ray to come back..
Johnny Vegas: At this point, I don't think he's gonna fucking come back. Fucking traitor.
Terra Skye: Traitor? Because he doesn't want to risk his life by coming out, especially with his advanced age? Christ, Johnny.
Boy: GROSS INJUSTICE!
Terra Skye: ....Yeah. Anyway, let's get into tonight's show! We've got a big one here for you tonight, that we'll be capping off with the long awaited meeting of Amber Ryan and Ken Davison in the ring - and if Davison wins, he will have won himself a World Title shot at We Are Relentless next month.
Johnny Vegas: Whatever. Another title shot he wouldn't have earned. BULLSHIT!
Terra Skye: I beg to differ. He beat Kyra, and earned his shot at the UV Belt, and if he beats Amber, I believe he'll have earned it too. But what do I know, right? We'll also see the re-debut of Harry Hampton, fa--
Johnny Vegas: Just because you're gonna marry that fuck doesn't mean you get to slobber all over his knocker on LIVE television! And you call me a favoritist!
Terra Skye: ... AND he'll be facing Anthony Leonhart and Mickey the Butcher. Those three men will have their work cut out for them, there's no doubt about it.
Johnny Vegas: Pfft. What about Loser Express teaming up with Matt 'Knox Some bitch up and doesn't know how to be a daddy'?
Boy: THE WINTER IS COLD!
Terra Skye: ...Well you just added yet another person who'd like to kick your ass. But you're right, they're teaming up against a debuting Alex Winter and Steve Matthews... and by the looks of Twitter, those two aren't going to make it as a team here tonight. I'd say Levi has a good chance of getting her first victory here in Carnage Wrestling tonight.
Johnny Vegas: Please. That bitch can't wrestle her way out of a wet paper bag that's already been ripped open by someone else. IF they do win, they'll win on the back of Knox 'em Up and leaves 'em... and that ain't saying much since he's winless too.
Terra Skye: Ugh. I can't even with you. Speaking of winless, we'll see The Family get their second chance at a tag team victory - but tonight they'll be facing off with another new pairing.. Kohaku Fujihara and Silvio Leon.. and I gotta tell you, if their chemistry at Underground: Redemption was any indication, we might have some legitimate contenders for the Tag Team titles in the near future!
Boy: MOTHERS DEAD NOTES FILLED WITH FLIES!
Johnny Vegas: Speaking of tag titles, what does woman beater Trent think he's doing trying to go for those tag titles? Fuck that guy, honestly. I hope Catalina, that darling girl...I hope she whoops his ass tonight to give him a small taste of what he's gonna drag his little partner into at WAR.
Terra Skye: You never give Trent enough credit, that's for damn sure. But I think that match in particular is going to be interesting, as will the match to determine Mac Bane's next number one contender for the Baltimore City Championship - Sah'ta Thor against JD Mohr.
Johnny Vegas: First off, Thor and Mohr rhyme.. and that's amusing. Secondly... Who determines this shit? JD Mohr is a bitch boy.. And Santa is a--
Terra Skye: SAH'TA made the finals of the Wrestlestock Open a few weeks ago. He's obviously a threat, not only to JD Mohr here tonight, but to Mac Bane and his title.
Johnny Vegas: Yeah, yeah... Right. And speaking of our Resident Hillbilly fucker, he's going up against Jenova... And he ain't got a fucking prayer. That bitch be crazy.
Terra Skye: Mac's got his work cut out for him. But I think he can pull it off, if he doesn't let Maggie... Err.. Jenova speed things up too much. But lastly, we've got Trent's tag partner for WAR, Zephyr Quinn going up against two of Carnage's promising up and comers, Lab Rat King and Jonathan Willis. While Willis is more or less a veteran to this business, his story is an interesting one and I'm looking forward to seeing if he can keep the momentum he's had over the last few shows going - or if Zephyr or King can put a stop to him.
Johnny Vegas: Let's be honest, the fuckers name is Lab Rat King... If I didn't put my money on him, I'd be a fucking moron.
Terra Skye: Who says you're not already a fucking moron?
Boy: INSULTS ARE DUBIOUS!
Johnny Vegas: BITCH!
Terra Skye: Looks like we're ready to get Chaos 95 started!
Match One:
Mickey the Butcher Vs. Anthony Leonhart Vs. Harry Hampton
Terra Skye: Our first match features some new faces to Carnage Wrestling, as Anthony Leonhart takes on Mickey the Butcher and Harry Hampton in a Triple Threat Match! This one is sure to have a very interesting clash of styles, since the three men are so dissimilar to each other.
Johnny Vegas: We've got a quite-possibly-homicidal man in a clown mask, a native Frenchman that's a fighting machine, which if you're French is about a one-in-a-billion rarity, and a Scottish asshole.
Boy: PARTRIDGE!
Terra Skye: Really, Johnny? Harry happens to be a submission specialist.
Johnny Vegas: Yeah, he really submitted you into marrying his stupid ass, huh?
The Carnagetron statics as the lights dim down, and suddenly a countdown is shown.
5...
4...
3...
2..
1..
Hampton: Hae a guid day!
After Hampton's voice booms through the arena, the lights cut off and "The Final Countdown" plays. A single spotlight hits the stage as Harry Hampton stands in it, his back to the audience, wearing a leather jacket with the name Hampton on the back, an image of a lock hanging from the 'O'. He turns around holding his arms wide with thumbs up then, then he turns them down as fireworks go off behind him. He makes his way down the ring high fiving fans, taking off his shades, and putting them on one of the fans. He slides under the ring getting on his knees and extends his arms again as fans throw mini Scottish Flags into the ring.
Kelly Carmichael: The following match is scheduled for one fall and is a triple-threat match! Introducing first: standing at 5'11'' and weighing 202 lbs., he is the pride of Edinburgh, Scotland... Harry Hampton!
Terra Skye: WOOOO!!!
Johnny Vegas: Oh, give me a break.
Anthony Leonhart enters doing some "yes" motions with his head, jamming to his theme song as "Take a Look at My Life" by Fat Joe blares across the PA system, focusing on it, not watching the crowd at first. But as soon as the boos start Leonhart goes wild, insulting the fans and arguing with them. He enters the ring and rips his tee-shirt off and looks at the announcer with an animalistic look on his face. While he's in the corner, he grabs the ropes and does some warm-ups.
Kelly Carmichael: And his opponent, weighing in at 240 lbs. and standing 6'3'', from Arvada, Colorado... "THE IMPACT PLAYER" Anthony Leonhart!
Terra Skye: Anthony has got a good chance out here tonight to get his first win.
Boy: ORANGES OF TOMORROW, TODAY!
The strange creature known as Mickey the Butcher comes out to a piano version of "Let Me In" by Code Orange. "Watch Out For Mickey" repeats on the Carnagetron over and over as Mickey comes out with what looks like blood dripping from his mouth. He slowly and creepily walks his way to the ring as he's introduced.
Kelly Carmichael: And their opponent, from Parts Unknown, standing at 5'9'' and weighing 230 lbs... MICKEY, THE BUTCHER!
Boy: BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!
Johnny Vegas: This creepy fuck right here...
DING DING!!!
Boy rings the bell and this match is officially underway! All three men come to the center of the ring and stare each other down. Mickey laughs, causing more blood (or at least what looks like blood) to come out of his mouth, and he begins assaulting both competitors! He lands clubbing blows, lefts and rights, to both Leonhart and Hampton, and their attempts to fire back are met with only more laughter. The Butcher grabs both his opponents by the backs of their heads and sends them crashing head-first into each other. Mickey zones in on Leonhart, whipping him around, but when he does, Leonhart manhandles Mickey, hauling him up and over with a Belly to Belly Suplex! Mickey bounces off the mat and gets right back up and begins walking towards Leonhart!
Johnny Vegas: And now you pissed the psycho off, Leonhart. Dick.
Terra Skye: Well Anthony certainly isn't just going to lay down for Mickey. This is a wrestling match, Johnny.
But Anthony Leonhart is far from intimidated, and when Mickey walks up to him, Leonhart wraps his arms around Mickey's large frame and once again throws him halfway across the ring with a Belly to Belly Suplex! And Mickey springs back up to his feet once again! But when he does, he springs right back up into a Jumping DDT from Harry Hampton! This finally seems to get through the monster's shell, and Mickey crumples to the mat! Hampton goes for the quick pin!
ONE!
But Anthony Leonhart immediately breaks it up!
Johnny Vegas: HAHAHAHAHA!!!
Terra Skye: Harry went for the opportunity, but this early in the match, I don't think anyone actually expected that pin to go the way Harry hoped it would.
Leonhart hauls Hampton up and the two men begin trading shots! Neither seems to get the upper hand until Leonhart cracks Hampton in the abdomen with a knee strike, causing him to double over. Leonhart plants both feet and grabs Hampton, tossing him up and over with a Gutwrench Suplex. He then hauls up Mickey the Butcher and gives him a Gutwrench Suplex as well! He picks up Hampton and gives him a German Suplex, keeps his hands held tight, and then gives him another German Suplex!
Terra Skye: Leonhart is certainly showing off his skill here tonight, controlling both of his opponents.
Johnny Vegas: He's a motherfucking suplex machine. Christ.
Boy: FRIGID FRIGHTS!
Terra Skye: Harry and Mickey have every abilty to get back into this though, one slip up from Leonhart will be all it'll take.
And he's still going! Leonhart drags Hampton up to a standing position with his arms still tightly locked around Hampton's waist, but Mickey the Butcher comes in for a Clothesline! And both Hampton and Leonhart duck! Mickey twists around, nearly losing his balance, and Leonhart breaks his hold on Hampton to grab Mickey and pull him backwards! In an impressive display of raw animalistic power, Anthony Leonhart executes a German Suplex while holding both of his opponents at the same time! Not only is Hampton suplexed once again, all the weight of Mickey comes crashing down on him as well and he's pancaked into the mat!
Johnny Vegas: Looks like the clown and the guy dressed as a clown are getting a one-way trip to Suplex City!
Boy: DIVERTICULITIS!
Terra Skye: That was an impressive display of strength from Leonhart! Hampton looks like he's hurting, after all those suplexes AND having the weight of Mickey being suplexed onto him!
The force of the suplex causes Mickey to bounce right out of the ring, where he spends some time down and out, recovering. Capitalizing on the opportunity, Leonhart hauls Hampton up, placing him in a corner of the ring. Leonhart runs to the opposite corner, and quickly runs the full length of the ring, leaping into the air for an amazing Stinger Splash! But Hampton manages to roll out of the way! Leonhart flies through the air... right into a Mandible Claw by Mickey the Butcher! Mickey attempts to enter the ring over the top rope with the hold still applied, but Leonhart grabs him around the waist and lifts, causing the two to go end-over-end up and over the top rope to the outside!
Terra Skye: Christ! These guys are certainly giving us a spectacle out here to start the show!
And somehow Mickey keeps the hold applied! Mickey the Butcher cackles sadistically as he wrenches on the Mandible Claw on the outside! With Mickey distracted and cackling in glee, and with Leonhart struggling to breathe, Harry Hampton makes his move! The crowd comes alive as Harry Hampton executes the Terrasault to the outside, through both of his opponents, breaking Mickey's Mandible Claw! All three men are down and out on the outside!
Terra Skye: An amazing display of raw athleticism by Harry Hampton! He risked it all and he scored big with that incredible Moonsault!
Johnny Vegas: You're only saying that because you're sleeping with him.
Boy: DANCING QUEEN!
Terra Skye: ...Unlike you, I'm capable of doing my job regardless of my relationships outside of the Carnage Arena.
Harry Hampton rolls Mickey the Butcher into the ring, preparing his next move. He waits for Mickey to come up, and when he does, he nails Mickey with the Harry Cutter! Mickey twists around due to the force of the move, putting him in the perfect position! Harry nails Mickey the Butcher with his House Rules maneuver, his take on the Ripcord Knee! And the big man is down! He crawls to the center of the ring, but Hampton follows him! Hampton manages to turn the big man over and then puts him into position for the Hampton Lock!
Terra Skye: He's got it in!
Mickey struggles but Hampton manages to turn him over, locking in his finisher! Just as Mickey seems about to tap out, Anthony Leonhart dashes into the ring, running at Harry Hampton and attempting his Renzokuken finisher! But Hampton breaks the hold and ducks! Hampton ducks, picks up Anthony Leonhart, and hits him with an Inverted Atomic Drop! This sends Leonhart reeling, and Hampton bounces off the ropes, catching Leonhart with his Boot to Da Face finisher! Hampton covers Leonhart while Mickey attempts to crawl over to break up the pin!
ONE!!!
TWO!!!!!!
THREE!!!!!!!!!
Mickey doesn't get there in time! Just as Mickey is about to break up the pin, the referee counts the three!
DING DING DING!!
Kelly Carmichael: The winner of the match, The Pride of Edinburgh, HARRY HAMPTON!
Terra Skye: And Harry does it! It was almost too close to call at one point, but Hampton walks out with the victory!
Johnny Vegas: The only two interesting things to ever come out of Scotland are bad accents and an over-produced Mel Gibson vanity project!
Boy: KISS ME I'M IRISH.
Terra Skye: Well I'm proud of Harry. What a way to make a comeback! As for Mickey and Anthony... These two have the skills, they just haven't had the luck. Better luck next time fellas! Let's head into a break before the next match!
RINGSIDE: Beyond the Belle
"Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol performed by Sershen & Zaritskaya plays and the Carnage Legion cheers as Belle Silva makes her appearance at the top of the ramp, all smiles and sparkles. She heads down to the ring and climbs in through the ropes, taking her seat as “In the Meantime” by Spacehog takes the place of “Rebel Yell.” The Carnage Legion isn’t as receptive to Adrienne Levi, who comes out on stage and waves awkwardly at everyone looking in her direction as she heads to the ring. Belle gives her a welcoming smile as Adrienne sits across from her and the music dies down.
Belle Silva: Thanks for joining me Adrienne on this episode! Now, before we begin, how are you feeling after your run in with the Lab Rat King on last Chaos?
Perhaps subconsciously, Adrienne touches her neck as she considers Belle’s first question.
Adrienne Levi: Sore’s the obvious answer. But well, you saw him. He caused a lot of pain but I wouldn’t have it any different. It was a whirlwind of emotions but I’ve never felt more alive than I do when I compete in this ring. Even if it happens to be against someone like him.
Belle nods, her face showing concern, but smiling as she continues.
Belle Silva: Well, I for one applaud your tenacity and dedication to getting better. Now moving on, we’ve seen so many new faces lately in Carnage, with your name being on that list. You’ve had a less than stellar start truth be told, what do you believe you need to do to get back on track?
Adrienne Levi: I don’t know, Belle. That’s why I’m trying to better myself. There are a lot of great veterans here. Some have reached out to me privately so I’d like to keep that as such. Some more public like Matt Knox who has been an excellent source of knowledge.
Belle Silva: I’ve definitely noticed improvements since you first joined us. I’m happy you seem to be finding your own path. Now, I know you’ve mentioned Matt Knox and since he was my first guest on my show since it’s relaunch I have to ask. Are you training with Matt or are you just getting advice from him outside the ring?
Adrienne Levi: Training. I guess it would be a fair assessment to say that I’m a little green. Seeking another perspective has been beneficial. As for advice? A little. No offense to Matt, he won’t ever face the same adversity that myself - or any woman in this industry, would. These are … troubled waters no matter who is on top. I’ve seen that whether it was well intended or not. My ears are open for someone who may just understand what this journey is.
Belle nods in agreement, again giving Adrienne an encouraging smile.
Belle Silva: So Adrienne, you’ve proven to be quite tenacious in your short time here in Carnage, what else makes you stand out from the crowd of talent in the back?
Adrienne smiles, shuffling her feet a little. The small crowd swells as they show a bit of appreciation. Something has clicked possibly with these people.
Adrienne Levi: I don’t think I stand out much. I’ve worked hard, sure. I’ve been in this business for most of my adult life and so maybe the rookie label might be a little dishonest. I don’t want to seem like I’m just spouting off platitudes here but win or lose, I’d like to make people proud. Make no mistake, I am doing this for me. And I’d expect anyone out there, anyone who is listening to my voice…
Silently, she takes a little more of the camera’s view to look directly at the viewers.
Adrienne Levi: ...anyone who is looking in my eyes, if I am anything like you - you ought to take what is owed to you. It won’t be easy, but I promise it will be worth it.
Belle’s smile turns encouraging and she gives Adrienne her own round of applause before moving on.
Belle Silva: In preparation for our little powwow, I’ve done some research and it looks like you and Danny Levi, a once prominent star on the indies, were once married? Does he have any plans to come to Carnage as well, or do you have any connection to him still?
Adrienne looks suddenly uncomfortable, but before she can get a chance to respond she is interrupted by “Apex Predator” by Otep as Mia Rayne shows up on stage. Assuming the interview is over, Adrienne takes that as her cue to leave as Belle stays seated, wide eyed in fear. Mia doesn’t have the Mitaxia mask on, instead replaced by a look of pure derangement. She twitches toward Adrienne as she tries to slide by unnoticed and Mia snarls, instead pushing Adrienne out of her way, as hard as she can, right into the barrier! Mia’s eyes return to her target, Belle Silva. As she reaches the ring, Mia reaches a hand out, being handed a mic almost immediately.
Mia Rayne: He contacted you instead of me!
Belle stammers and gets up out of her chair, backing slowly up to the opposite side of the ring as Mia enters.
Mia Rayne: He went to YOU first, instead of coming to ME, the person who is SUPPOSED to be his girlfriend if he ever grew the BALLS to face me! He was AT YOUR HOME! WHERE THE FUCK IS ATAXIA YOU STUPID...
Mia cuts herself off as she launches herself at Belle! Grabbing the interviewer by the scruff of the neck, Mia pulls her to within an inch of her face and growls.
Mia Rayne: Tell me where the fuck he is and why you’re so important that he would contact YOU before ME. Why are you so important Belle, hmm? Are you just out to ruin my life by stealing my sister AND any hope I had at reuniting Ataxia?
She doesn’t get an answer though as Zephyr Quinn rolls out from under the ring and sneaks in behind Mia, grabbing her by the back of the head and pulling her down into a modified inverted DDT! Zephyr bounces back up and kicks at Mia who is trying to recover.
Zephyr Quinn: Stay OUT of my life! I’m tired of you interfering in EVERYTHING I do!
Zephyr kneels down to try and club Mia with the forgotten mic, but is stopped by a gentle hand on her shoulder. Belle pulls Zephyr off of Mia and into a massive hug. Zephyr’s body relaxes as the two go to get out of the ring. They both are stopped as Mia roars as she gets back to her feet. Zephyr quickly steps between her sister and Belle the two staring daggers at each other before launching at each other! Zephyr is first to strike with a superman punch, dazing Mia and forcing the bigger sister back. “The Crazy Angel” is about to follow up, but stops herself as she spots Adrienne getting cautiously and uncertainly back into the ring. Zephyr gives her a quick nod in encouragement and notes her getting up onto the top turnbuckle, albeit unsteady. Seizing the opportunity, Zephyr steps in front of Mia, so that she still hasn’t spotted Adrienne.
Zephyr Quinn: You, me. Chaos 96. Ultraviolence match. One way of the other Mia, this thing where you go to war against me? It’s over. Come back when you have control of yourself.
With that Zephyr delivers a stiff boot to the chest, doubling over Mia, before dropping to her knees, and springing up, driving the top of her head right under Mia’s chin! Mia pops up and stumbles, finally turning toward Adrienne as Levi leaps off and hits Mia with her closest attempt at a tornado DDT! Zephyr leaps up in the air, but sees Mia still won’t stay down. She grabs Adrienne and pushes her toward Belle as the three of them leave a beaten Mia, sobbing to herself in the middle of the ring.
Match Two
Matthew “The Raven” Knox and Adrienne Levi Vs. Alex Winter & Steve Matthews
Terra Skye: Well, that was interesting... And I guess we'll be seeing another pair of sisters facing off here in Carnage Wrestling... Let's hope this one goes better than the last.
Johnny Vegas: Doubtful.
Boy: PICKLES!
Kelly Carmichael: The following tag team match is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, making his Carnage Debuuuuuuut...Weighing in at two hundred and twenty one pounds and hailing from London England...Steve Matthews!
“I Will Not Bow” by Breaking Benjamin suddenly sounds throughout the building and the crowd erupt into boos. After a few seconds pause Steve Matthews strolls out onto the ramp area, he smirks in a satisfied and confident manner at the unflattering reaction from the fans and begins his walk down to the ring. Steve acknowledges very few fans and ignores those wishing to slap hands as he wanders down the ramp, he continues to receive boos as he ascends the ring steps. He enters between the middle and top rope and instantly wonders other to the far corner, Steve climbs up and poses for the crowd whilst taking in the supremely unwelcoming response from the fans. He soon steps down to the canvas and stretches his arms in the air before readying himself for action. At this stage the music dies away.
Terra Skye: I'll admit, if you ignore the Twitter spats between he and his partner, I'm very much looking forward to seeing what Steve Matthews brings to Carnage Wrestling.
Johnny Vegas: If he and his 'partner' can get along for long enough to DO anything.
Kelly Carmichael: And his tag team partner, also making his Carnage Debut..he weighs in at two hundred ten pound and hails from Quebec, Canada…”The Wild Card” Allllleeeeexxxx Winter!!!!
"Boom Boom Boom Boom!!!" by Vengaboys (Prezioso x Alyon & Mylian Hardstyle Bootleg) surrounds the arena, giving off a party vibe as it does. As soon as the music drifts out from them speakers, the crowd instantly shows their disapproval and hatred. With an egotistical swagger to him, "The Wild Card" Alex Winter swaggers out onto the ramp area. He stands there, absorbing all the hatred from the crowd, looking around a smirk appears on his face, the kind of smirk you just want to wipe off his smug face. When the words "Boom Boom Boom Boom!!!" hit, Alex hits a standing backflip landing down on one knee, looking up at the ring, same egotistical smirk on his face, he throws his arms out wide. Getting to his feet, he makes his way to the ring, along the way trash talking the crowd and letting them all know he is better than them. Once at the ring, he jumps up onto the apron simultaneously jumping over the top rope, trash talking the crowd some more before running at the corner of the ring and jumping up onto the top turnbuckle following it with another back flip. He lands it once again on one knee, doing the same thing he did on the ramp before getting to his feet and resting against the turnbuckle with an egotistical manner as his music fades out.
Terra Skye: Alex Winters calls himself 'the Wild Card', and thus far... even before his debut, he's proven that. I hope there's more to him than the shit we've seen.
Boy: INTO THE UNKNOWN!
Kelly Carmichael: And their opponents, introducing first from Monterey, California and weighing in at Two Hundred Forty Nine pounds...Matthew “The Raven” Knox!!
“The Game” by TRAPT blares forth as the fans cheer. The house lights dim to a dull blue and a dense fog begins to gather at the top of the entrance ramp. As the pre chorus kicks in, a single pyro goes off...but Knox doesn’t rise from the fog. A moment passes, then another. The song keeps playing but Knox does not appear.
Johnny Vegas: Bird boy get lost on his way in? Jesus, this isn't starting out well.
Terra Skye: I don’t know. This is reminiscent of last week, with The Family..
Eventually a single, small figure rises from the fog. The camera zooms in to reveal...a sock? With Googly eyes?
Terra Skye: What in the..
Johnny Vegas: Fuck?!
Boy: IT IS THE BRINGER OF DOOM AND ILL WILL!
In the ring Matthews and Winter look perplexed. The cheering crowd gets more raucous as suddenly Matt Knox jumps the guard rail and slides into the ring, taking them both down with a double clothesline!
Terra Skye: It was a fake out!
Johnny Vegas: Matthews and Winter got faked out by two losers and a sock! Ring the bell, this is over already.
Boy: IT ENDS WHEN IT ENDS AND IT ENDS WHEN ITS OVER
Knox makes a clear choice as he picks Matthews up and tosses him over the top rope. Adrienne Levi hurries back down the ramp and to their corner.
DING DING!!
She keeps the sock on. Knox meanwhile, has gotten Winter to his feet. With a yell he launches him across the ring with a release belly to belly Suplex. Winter writhes in pain, pulling himself up in the corner. Knox charges in, and with a shout leaps and nails Alex in the face with a leaping knee.
Terra Skye: These two have been feuding all week on Twitter, be sure to follow us AT Carnage WRESTLIN no 'G'!
Johnny Vegas: I hated every part of that sentence.
Terra Skye: You hate everything!
Johnny Vegas: Well, you make it easy!
Knox catches himself on the corner ropes and ring post, before landing on his feet. He whips Alex to the corner opposite, and charges again. He leaps but Alex moves out of the way! Knox nails the ring post and rolls through, over the top rope and to the outside where he crashes on the floor. Winter looks after Knox and points and laughs
Johnny Vegas: HAH! Turns out ravens are flightless birds!!
Terra Skye: Knox with a nasty spill to the outside. He’s had a history of knee injuries - let's hope that fall didn't aggravate anything serious.
Johnny Vegas: Stupid games, Stupid prizes!
Winter slides under the bottom rope and struts to Knox. He shouts obscenities at the downed man as he starts getting up, favoring the knee he bashed going over. Alex starts slapping Knox upside the head as he continues to berate him. Knox responds by snagging Alex by the trunks and yanking him as hard as he can, tripping him over his own shoulder and sending Winter to face plant into the ring steps.
Terra Skye: Winter’s spending too much time jawing and not enough time capitalizing and now he’s paid for it!
Johnny Vegas: I repeat. Stupid Games, Stupid Prizes!
Knox rolls under the bottom rope to break up the count, but exits again. He lifts Alex up, and takes a step back, before nailing him across the face with a roundhouse kick. Steve Matthews through moral obligation hops off the apron, and charges over. He clubs Knox in the back of the head once, twice, a third time before rolling him into the ring. He goes to help Winter up but Alex shoves him away and shouts at him, jamming a finger in his face!
Terra Skye: Make no mistake legion, Winter and Matthews do not like each other. If they weren’t booked as a team for their debut, they may have been booked against one another.
Johnny Vegas: At least they’re facing off against proven losers.
Terra Skye: That’s not--you know what, I’m not even gonna bother. You’re too damn old and stupid for me to change your mind anyway.
Winter then gets into the ring as Steve returns to his corner. This time, Alex wastes no time and locks his ankles around Knox's head. He begins dancing in place then before nailing a vicious neck twister! He follows this up with a “WOOH!” and a standing moonsault. He goes for the pin!
Terra Skye: Winter looking to end it quickly, but taking time to showboat..
One!
Knox kicks out emphatically, rolling onto his stomach and gripping the back of his head. Frustrated, Alex stands up; he pulls Knox with him and leaps, nailing a hurricanrana that sends Knox into his corner. Alex follows him and tags Matthews in by slapping him on the shoulder. Matthews looks insulted, but steps in. Alex steps out and begins jawing at the crowd.
Johnny Vegas: I like this kid. I think we should party together.
Terra Skye: He’s certainly not endearing himself to the Legion here tonight.
Matthews pulls Knox up, and nails him with a knee strike to the abdomen before whipping him into the ropes. Knox ducks a clothesline and bounces off the ropes but Matthews catches him on the rebound and nails a side effect, kipping to his feet and playing to the crowd with a confident smile on his face. He pulls Knox up to his feet and tags Winter back in. They go to nail Knox with a double suplex but he manages to shift his weight midair, and reverses it into a double DDT!
Terra Skye: Amazing counter! But can Knox get to his corner?
Johnny Vegas: Why the hell would he want to? His partner is a PROVEN loser!!
Levi is going nuts on the apron, stomping and slapping the corner pole with her still socked hand as the crowd claps along with her stomps and cheers Knox on to the corner as he slowly makes his way, shaking the cobwebs and favoring his midsection. Winter springs up and dives, grabbing Knox by the ankle. Knox stands as Winter goes to lift him by the leg. After a couple hops, he nails Alex with an enziguri. He then dives, and tags Adrienne in!
Terra Skye: Tag! Here comes Adrienne Levi!
Boy: SLINKIES ARE HARD TO BREAK!
Adrienne enters and instantly drops a hard elbow onto the downed Alex Winter. She bounces off the ropes then, performs a cartwheel and ends it with a big splash onto Alex. She goes for the pin, hooking the leg but Matthews dives in and breaks it up at the same time the ref drops to make the count.
Johnny Vegas: Annnnd she’s gone
Levi holds the back of her head where she was just kicked but barely has time to recover as Matthews lifts her and nails a snap suplex before exiting back to his corner.
Johnny Vegas: Steve Matthews is a real pro! Loves winning more than he hates his partner! And from what I hear, he hates his partner!
Terra Skye: No doubt, their personalities do not mesh on paper or anywhere else but you’re right. He is focused on winning in his debut.
Winter gets to his feet and sneers at Levi. He stands over her as she favors her back, and steps on her other hand, grinding the heel of his boot into her palm as she cries out. The ref moves in to break it up but Adrienne handles herself, snagging the offending ankle with her free hand and yanking it out from under Alex. She then rolls on top of him and begins raining fists down onto his face!
Terra Skye: Levi is not taking Alex’s bullshit here tonight! I’ve never seen her this fired up!
Johnny Vegas: She got a burning desire...to lose again! hah!
On the apron, Knox cheers Levi on shouting the occasional instruction and word of encouragement. Levi lifts Alex to his feet, whipping him into a corner and following up with a charging clothesline. She follows that with a vicious bulldog, and goes for the pin!
Terra Skye: Big bulldog! Here we go!!
One..
Two..
Alex kicks out, sitting up and favoring his head. His face twists in rage. Insulted that this rookie who had been a pain in his ass online was daring to fight him. He hurriedly gets to his feet, and punts Levi in the head with a scream of rage. He then leans down, snatching her by the head and lifting her, before yanking her back into a backbreaker over his knee.
Johnny Vegas: So much for not taking that bullshit, Skye
Terra Skye: No doubt, Alex looks almost incensed that Levi showed any sort of offense.
Alex goes over and tags Matthews in. He lifts his hands as Matthews seems to be reprimanding him. He, however, does not pay any kindness to Adrienne Levi as he yanks her to her feet and nails a scoop piledriver. He goes for the pin
Johnny Vegas: Here we go, Zero and Seven for team Loserville!!
One!!
Two!!
Levi kicks out! Matthews is right back on her however, locking in a sharpshooter!
Terra Skye: Levi showing incredible grit but Matthews is not letting up! Sharpshooter locked in tight!
Levi cries out in pain. She pushes up on her hands and reaches for the ropes, but they’re far away. She collapses back down, balling up her fists. One the apron, Knox begins shouting at her, cheering her on. She waves the ref off, shaking her head no!
Johnny Vegas: Just tap kid! You’re not impressing anyone anyway!
Terra Skye: Johnny, Shut UP!
Levi begins pulling herself to the ropes, reaching out. Her fingertips brush the bottom rope, but she can’t quite grip it. Matthews yanks tighter on the hold. On the apron, Knox slides over and shoves the bottom rope toward Levi with his foot. This gives just enough room for her to grab on! The ref breaks up the hold, much to Matthew's chagrin.
Johnny Vegas: Ref! Come on! That was a blatant cheat!
Terra Skye: How the hell was that cheating?
Johnny Vegas: Because I said so!!
Matthews goes to get in Knox’s face. He doesn’t flinch, and the two jaw at one another. Matthews backs off with a smirk. He pulls Levi to her feet and nails her with another snap suplex. He pulls her up and drags her to the corner, tagging in an eager Alex Winter.
Terra Skye: They’re really working Levi over here. She’s going to need to tag out soon
Johnny Vegas: Or lose. She knows how to do that at least.
Terra Skye: You just aren’t a likable man. At all.
Winter pulls Levi up, jawing at the booing crowd as he nails her with an elevated DDT. He slowly gets to his feet, heading to Knox on the apron and yelling “Watch this!” as he heads back to Levi. He flips her over, and locks in the mexican surfboard a shit eating grin plastered on his face as he rolls onto his back and locks the move in.
Terra Skye: Mexican surfboard! Jesus, Levi is taking an ungodly amount of punishment!
Johnny Vegas: Maybe it’ll teach her that she should go back to being a valet!
Terra Skye: Jesus Christ, this woman is going to prove you wrong one of these days and I'm gonna laugh in your face when she does. But I'll give it to Winter and Matthews - they're working together, better than anyone expected.. Trying to keep Levi away from Knox at this stage of the match is smart.
At this time, the fans boo even louder as in the crowd, three members of Insidious come down the stairway in the crowd and take three seats up front. AFH, Kyuubi, and Poppy all settle in to enjoy the show. They stare down Knox, motioning to him and talking amongst themselves.
Johnny Vegas: Welp. There goes the bird’s head. Levi is doomed.
Adrienne cries out in pain as Winter digs the hold in tighter. On the apron, Knox has turned to Insidious a moment but returns his attention as Adrienne cries out. He steps into the ring but so does Matthews. He charges Knox with a clothesline but he ducks and as Matthews turns back to him he pays the back a stiff kick to the gut and hits him with an axe kick. He then turns, and repays Winter with a stiff punt to the side of this head. He then gets clubbed in the back of his head by Matthews!!
Terra Skye: Knox saves his partner but now he’s on the receiving end of a beat down!
Johnny Vegas: Good! Deadbeat dads should get this kind of treatment!
Terra Skye: Jesus Christ, Johnny..
Winter and Matthews both begin nailing Knox with clubbing blows and kicks. Levi gets to her feet slowly. Seeing her partner in trouble, she charges to the nearest corner and scales to the top rope. Matthews and Winter straighten Knox up in time to notice Levi launching herself off the top rope. The both side step, hoping for Levi to collide with her partner...
Johnny Vegas: HAH HERE WE G--
But Knox catches Levi!! The three men stand stunned as Knox now has Levi in his grasp. Thinking quickly, the Veteran swings Levi’s legs and nails Matthews in the face. This sends him over the top rope and to the outside. He then turns and pays Winter the same courtesy and gets the same result with him going to the outside.
Terra Skye: It ain’t pretty but if it works, it works Johnny!
Johnny Vegas: This count as a weapon? Come on ref do somethin!
Knox and Levi seem to communicate as she motions with her arms wildly. Knox then backs to the ropes where Winter went over. As soon as he gets to his feet, Knox launches her with a fallaway slam. She flies over the top rope, and flies into Alex with a propelled cross body!
Terra Skye: And Knox sends Levi airborne and down goes Skye on the outside!!
Knox, not to be outdone by his new protege bounces off the ropes and charges toward Matthews. He launches over the top rope, hitting the fellow veteran with a suicide dive. He kips up, yelling to the crowd as they cheer for the veteran. He leans over the rails then, and hocks a fat loogy into the face of AHF. Infuriated, the Insidious member goes after him but is held back by Kyuubi and Poppy
Johnny Vegas: Knox picks so many fights he’s gonna get himself beat down by half the goddamn roster.
Terra Skye: Far be it from me to agree with you, but when you’re right you’re right.. Knox isn’t afraid to let anyone in the back know how he feels about them.
Levi rolls Alex into the ring, as Knox gets back on the apron. He reaches out for a tag which he gets. Levi goes to step out but Knox stops her. He says something to her, she looks unsure but nods. He lifts Alex to his feet, propping him as Levi runs to the ropes, leaping and bouncing off the second rope she nails Winter with a Tornado DDT!
Terra Skye: Levi with a beautiful tornado DDT! Winter is down!
Johnny Vegas: Matthews get your ass up!!
Knox points to Matthews and Levi goes to make sure he gets to his corner or at least stays away from Knox who scales the top rope. He crosses himself, waiting as Winter gets shakily to his feet. He stumbles but turns to Knox who leaps, hitting Winter with a Shooting Star DDT! He pins Winter and hooks the leg.
Johnny Vegas: HOLY FUCK HE CAN FLY!!
One..
Two..
He lifts Alex's head up then to break the count.
Johnny Vegas: What the SHIT!?
He then calls for Levi. Matthews is back in his corner. Levi gets on her apron, confused. Knox raises a finger. One more. Levi grins, Knox lifts Winter up once more. He holds him until Levi is midair, letting go just as she hits another Tornado DDT! She goes for the pin.
Terra Skye: Knox giving Levi the pin and the last shot to Winter! No doubt after all the drama and venom exchanged between the two!
One..
Two..
Three!!
DING DING DING!!
Terra Skye: THERE IT IS! Knox and Levi get one in the win column!
Johnny Vegas: Whoop-de-fuckin-doo
Kelly Carmichael: Your winners... ADRIENNE LEVI and MATT KNOX!!!
Alex Winter gets to his feet. He moves to attack Levi again but Matthews intercepts on the outside, snatching Winter by his boot and dragging him out. He shoves Winter who raises his hands in defeat. The two argue and shove all the way to the back.
Terra Skye: Looks like Matthews has no interest in any more crap, and less interest in letting Alex be a jackass.
In the ring as Levi’s music plays, Knox and her celebrate their victory. Knox, standing in a corner points at Insidious and jaws some more. He hops down and turns to applaud Levi as she celebrates excitedly. However, AHF, Kyuubi and Poppy have all jumped the railing and slid into the ring. AHF takes Knox down from behind and begins clubbing him in the back of the head!!
Terra Skye: Oh here we go, just like last week with these people!
Johnny Vegas: I love it! Even when they win they lose!
The bell rings emphatically, Levi turns to see Knox getting the boots put to him by the three members of Insidious. She hops down and charges in, taking Poppy down with a spear. She begins raining shots on her but Kyuubi charges in, dropping an elbow on the back of her head. AFH has Knox locked in an STF. He however manages to break the hold and rams an elbow into Aaron's face. Knox gets vertical only to have Kyuubi break off her attack and nail him with a leaping thrust kick to the face.
Terra Skye: Someone has got to get out here and break this up! It's a mugging! These two just went through a grueling match and now it’s three on two!
Johnny Vegas: Fuck that! Kick those loser’s asses cult people!!
Eventually, refs and event personnel spill out and manage to pulls the Insidious members off of Levi and Knox. Levi sits up, holding her head and midsection. She drags herself to Knox and checks on him as he rolls onto his back. The two help each other up and stare after Insidious as they leave through the audience, grins plastered on their faces. Winter is seen at the top of the ramp, pointing and laughing before dipping into the back
Terra Skye: Knox and Insidious seem to be on an impact course, now more than ever. And now, Adrienne Levi has been dragged into it.
Johnny Vegas: And you just know, Winter isn’t done with them either. Someone’s gonna get hurt, and that...that makes me happy, Skye.
Terra Skye: Of course it does. Well, congratulations again to Levi and Knox for a hard fought victory and Winter and Matthews - They fought a good match, great even... But I don't think they should be a team anymore. That's for damn sure. Anyway, let's head into another break, we'll be back in a few, folks!
Match Three
Team Starfox Vs. The Family
Terra Skye: Aaaand we’re back!
Johnny Vegas: Well that didn’t take long.
Boy: APPLE GRAVY!
Terra Skye: Last week, The Family looked vicious in their debut, without the giant they call The Judge but they did not pick up the win -
Johnny Vegas: All they did was lose a match, and get run off by Knox after beating on a wore out Insidious.
Terra Skye: And now tonight, they’re against a newly formed team which I’m being told have been dubbed “Team Starfox” although I’m not sure if that’s official. But I do like the way it sounds.
Johnny Vegas: Thanks, I hate it.
Boy: DO A BARREL ROLL
DING DING
Terra Skye: It looks like Silvio will be starting against the Monstrous Judge.
Silvio and Judge start the match off. Silvio rests his hands on his hips, looking the monster of a man up and down. Judge stays perfectly still for a moment, as Silvio turns to Kohaku and motions to the monster. He suddenly charges The Judge, who goes for a big boot. Silvio ducks however and chop blocks the big man. He then bounces off the ropes, and nails a dropkick onto the back of the big man’s head.
Johnny Vegas: This big dumb bastard knows he has to move, right?
Terra Skye: I’m sure he does, Johnny. But The Judge is definitely bigger than Silvio. Silvio is going to have to do more than that to get the big man down.
The Judge does not fall forward however, and turns to look over his shoulder. Silvio instantly reacts however, with a superkick. This rocks the big man but does not topple him. The Judge starts pushing himself up to a vertical base. Silvio takes the initiative and leaps onto Judge’s back, locking in a sleeper. Kohaku jumps in the ring and bounces off the ropes, hitting Judge with another chop block
Terra Skye: Great team work by Kohaku and Silvio so far
Johnny Vegas: Pretty easy to be a great team when you’re fighting a board.
Terra Skye: A great team is a great team, regardless.
Judge bellows as he falls down to both knees, with Silvio on his back holding onto a sleeper hold. The referee gets Kohaku back to the apron, and goes to check on the Judge. The judge almost hits the ref waving him off. He pushes himself to his feet, and grabs onto the ropes. The ref starts counting Silvio off. He gets to four and Silvio releases the hold, dropping to his feet. Judge spins around going for a clothesline, but Silvio ducks it and nails Judge with a spinning heel kick. It sends Judge over the top rope and to the outside
Terra Skye: Silvio is absolutely on fire! No doubt he’s feeling confident after picking up wins in both his Carnage matches!
Johnny Vegas: He stole that one last week!
Terra Skye: A win is a win though, Johnny and currently he’s one of only two undefeated superstars in Carnage. The other being Jon Willis.
Johnny Vegas: I hate him too!
Boy: READY TRAINS!
Terra Skye: Of course you do, Johnny.
As the Judge gets to his feet, He is met by Fujihara leaping from the apron and going for a hurricanrana. However, the big man catches him. Fujihara begins laying in the blows as he is lifted into a powerbomb position. Suddenly, Silvio leaps onto the top rope, and springs off of it in a shooting star press! This takes The Judge down, with Fujihara still mounted on him and raining down elbows and fists.
Terra Skye: Once again, Fujihara and Silvio working together to chop down the big tree!
Johnny Vegas: Where’s his fucking partner? Some family this is!!
Wolf hops off the apron and rushes in for the save!
Terra Skye: Here comes Wolf!
As Wolf rounds the corner, he does so right into Silvio Leon who nails him with a superkick that knocks him right to the floor.
Johnny Vegas: And there he went. Christ!
He holds his jaw in pain, wincing. Silvio and Fujihara roll into the ring, playing to the crowd as they pop loudly for Team Starfox! The two engage in a big, friendly hug in the middle of the ring. The ref makes it to 7 as The Judge and Wolf get to their feet, leaning on each other to get to their feet.
Johnny Vegas: This is their first time teaming together, and I already hate them both more together than I ever did while they were separate!
Terra Skye: I’m already ordering a T shirt, just to spite you.
Johnny Vegas: ....Bitch.
Fujihara and Silvio hold hands as they run to the ropes, leap up and land deftly on the top rope and, still holding hands, they both leap and nail The Family with a shooting star press! The ref restarts the count as the Legion chants “HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT”. They pick The Judge up, who is dazed and roll him in under the bottom rope.
Johnny Vegas & Terra Skye: HOLY SHIT
Boy: TRASH!
Fujihara runs to bounce off the ropes, and nails The Judge with a rolling senton! He then runs to the nearest corner, scaling the top rope as Silvio nails the Judge with a standing moonsault, before rolling off and bolting to the nearest corner himself Fujihara nails a Fox’s leap! The Judge writhes in pain, favoring his midsection.
Terra Skye: They’re setting him up to be finished off, driving the air and energy out of the big man!
Johnny Vegas: It can’t end like this! Wolf hasn’t even been tagged in yet!
Fujihara steps out onto the apron, and leaps off with a moonsault onto The Wolf! Inside the ring, Silvio nails the Judge with Color Outside of Space!! Fujihara hurries back in and together, they dogpile onto the giant
One!!
Two!!
Three!!!
DING DING DING!!!!
Kelly Carmichael: AND HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS….THE TEAM OF KOHAKU FUJIHARA AND SILVIO LEON!!
Team Starfox celebrates in the ring, going to each corner and raising their arms in victory as Judge and Wolf head up the ramp. Silvio and Fujihara meet in the middle of the ring and hug each other, smiles plastered on their faces beaming with pride.
Terra Skye: And the win streak stays alive for Silvio Leon! The team has an impressive Five Win, One Loss record. They're going places if they can keep it up, Legion!
Johnny Vegas: Yeah, yeah. Fuck them two assholes.
Terra Skye: Christ. We’ll be back after a short break--
RINGSIDE: Alea iacta est
(The die is cast)
(The die is cast)
"Broken Dreams" by Shaman's Harvest/"Burn it Down" by Linkin Park mashup plays through the arena as suddenly, Abigail and Luke of The Family are thrown out from behind the curtain. Both of them are bloodied and beaten. They are followed closely behind by Kyuubi and Aaron, who each hold a kendo stick and wear sick grins on their faces.[/font]
Terra Skye: Oh my god!
Johnny Vegas: Oh, shit this is gonna be good.
Suddenly, The Judge and The Wolf leap the guard rail and run up the ramp. They are met halfway however by, Sah’ta Thor along with Poppy. Each of them brandishing lead pipes. Poppy blasts Wolf first, crumpling him to the ramp. Thor ducks a clothesline by the judge and bashes his kneecap with the lead pipe. Thor, Kyuubi and Aaron all work the big man over until he is grounded.
Terra Skye: I don’t like where this is going Johnny..
Johnny Vegas: As long as it doesn’t come this way, I’m gonna enjoy the show
Poppy disappears backstage for a moment, but reemerges with two lengths of chain. Leather dog collars hanging from the end. She sets to collaring all four members of the family. Kyuubi and Aaron produce four sets of handcuffs, and set to further binding the family. Insidious then sets to dragging them down to the ring. Aaron and Kyuubi doing the heavy lifting as Poppy continues beating on them with a Kendo stick and Thor brings up the rear, smiling contendly.
Terra Skye: Insidious is absolutely dismantling the Family!
Johnny Vegas: I think we can just say they dismantled. They ain’t moved, except to twitch.
Working in tandem, Insidious rolls all four members of The Family in the ring. Aaron kneels over The Judge, removing his mask and holding it over his head as a sign of victory, before donning the mask. Kyuubi finds this amusing, as Thor goes to retrieve a microphone.
Terra Skye: This is sickening. Someone needs to stop it
Johnny Vegas: Cult on Cult violence, Skye! No one is nutty enough to get involved.
Turning towards the cuffed and busted open members of The Family Thor licks his lips as he twirls the kendo stick in his hand before delivering a savage baseball swing that catches all four members of The Family in various places on their faces and upper bodies.
Sah'ta Thor: "Do I have your attention now? Am I still a joke to you Johnny? Has Insidious shown how serious we are? Already tonight there has been a scuffle between Insidious and Team Raven Sock. Or whatever it is Knox and Levi are calling themselves. Sure Insidious was escorted to the back while I was preparing this little demonstration."
Thor stops speaking as he passes the microphone over to Aaron. Once it is in Aaron's hands Thor slams the Kendo stick into the The Father's gut.
Johnny Vegas: Jesus. What the hell did I ever say?
Terra Skye: You should say less from here on, Johnny.
Aaron Frederick Hudson: "Insidious is here to stay and tonight is just the start of what is to come. You have all seen what we are willing to do to family and friends. If you need a reminder go watch the introduction package that Thor posted before Chaos 88.
Aaron hands the microphone off to Kyuubi as the moves behind the incapacitated Family. His kendo comes down on their backs adding to the pain the four were feeling already. Poppy joins in the violence once again, bashing Abigail as hard as she can on the back of her head with her kendo stick.
Kyuubi: "This is our declaration of war. You had a chance to respect us yet you squandered it. Starting tonight Insidious takes what we want by brute force if that is what it takes.
The microphone is returned to Thor's hand as Kyuubi joins Poppy in delivering multiple kicks to the ribs of each member of the defenseless group bound in the ring.
Sah'ta Thor: "Later tonight I will destroy JD Mohr in our match for a shot at Mac Bane's Baltimore City Championship. By the time I am done you all will know just how serious Insidious is. War has arrived, choose your sides with care. Do you have anything to say Father?"
Thor goes to toss the microphone to the unconscious Father when “The Game” by TRAPT suddenly blares forth, and Knox limps out onto the entryway.
Terra Skye: Oh god. Shit is about to get real
Johnny Vegas: This guy. He got jumped once earlier tonight, and now he’s back out here for more? After seeing them destroy the other cult?!
He’s unarmed, save for a microphone of his own. He hasn’t dressed out of his ring gear, his face paint is still blotched. He stares at the carnage down in the ring, at Insidious before signaling for his music to be cut
Matt Knox: Christ, I don’t know what’s hurting them more. The beatings, or your bullshit.
The fans give a cheap pop. Knox’s breathing is still ragged, he makes a pained face, taking a moment to favor his ribs before speaking again
Terra Skye: Can’t call him a coward, Johnny.
Johnny Vegas: I’m not. I’m callin him fuckin stupid.
Matt Knox: You’re talking war, what, with everyone? You want to pick a fight with the whole locker room, but won’t answer my call outside of a tag challenge over Twitter. Well you know what, Thor? It isn’t good enough. Because, now not only..Not only did you get my kids involved in this. Your ugly bastards
He motions to Kyuubi, Aaron and Poppy
Matt Knox: Are involved as well.
Thor waits for a few seconds before lifting the microphone back to his lips.
Sah'ta Thor: "Are you sure I was even involved with that Chaos 93 segment? You have it in your head that I am the bad guy there. Did you ask Astryd or Hope who's idea that on screen ambush was? I don't even need to hear your reply since I know you didn't ask them. You assumed I was involved because you have a problem with me instead of taking a moment that you wife is a strong willed independent woman who is quite capable of setting that up on her own. Moving on to that tag challenge yes I know full well you want a shot at me one on one in a ring. I plan on giving you that match but like I said after you issued the challenge I want you at you god damn best. I want the Raven who was the Phoenix Elite Champion, you remember that guy Matt?"
Johnny Vegas: See! He really is dad of the year! And he’s a shit husband! How is this guy getting ANY pops?!
Terra Skye: That’s a shallow interpretation of the situation, Johnny
Matthew sneers, he looks out over the crowd a minute, before raising the microphone to his lips, a chuckle escapes him before he speaks
Matt Knox: First off, that woman is not my wife. Hasn’t been for a decade. Second, whoever's idea it was, I won’t believe for a second anything goes off without your expressed permission. Third, and most important. Let’s cut the bullshit. Because I don’t want to chase you forever, and I know...even if you don’t that you don’t want me comin after you, and your Not-Empire-Of-Blood buddies forever so..here’s how this is going to go
He starts down the ramp, stopping halfway before speaking again
Matt Knox: Adrienne, it’s up to her if she wants in on this. I operate in the realm of free will. A foreign object to you and your lap dogs, i’m sure. But if you want me to prove just how good I am. How good I've become. I want Aaron, Kyuubi, and Poppy. With or without Adrienne. And If I win, If I pull that rabbit out of the hat. You, and me. When I say. In any match I choose. If I lose. I let it go, and I stay out of your way.
Terra Skye: Knox throwing down the gauntlet! He’s tired of being dodged!
Johnny Vegas: Big talk for a guy who barely won his first Carnage match tonight
He lowers the microphone then, staring the group down. The Family remain a beaten heap through all this, medical staff has come out and stand at the top of the ramp, awaiting an opening to do their job.
Sah'ta Thor: "Sounds good to me Matt. Though like I said on Beyond the Belle, I don't have an issue with you. You are the one propelling this for whatever reason. We will hammer out the details of your challenge with management and see when it happens."
Terra Skye: And Thor has accepted!
Johnny Vegas: Why wouldn’t he? It’s Knox vs Insidious, 1 on Three because I guarantee you Levi, loser that she is, isn’t dumb enough to hope in for another beat down. Especially after what they did to the Family here tonight.
Terra Skye: We’ll have to wait and see how she responds. But you are right, the odds are definitely in Thor and Insidious’ favor!
With that Thor flicks the microphone at The Family before Insidious leaves the ring heading towards the back. Knox stands his ground, staring them all down as they pass. The medical staff rush forth past them. Knox remains with his feet planted on the ramp, watching Insidious leave before taking his own leave through the production area.
Match Four
Zephyr Quinn vs Lab Rat King vs Jonathan Willis
Terra Skye: Damn, so if Thor and Knox weren't on a collision course before, they sure as hell are now.
Johnny Vegas: *Yawn*... What?
Terra Skye: I hate you. I'm sure this isn't the last we're gonna see between Insidious and Matt Knox... And now possibly Adrienne Levi - But it looks like we're ready to get this next triple threat match underway!
Johnny Vegas: Great! Rat Man against Facepaint Boy and Former monster girl. Such fun.
Boy: HAVING TIME TO WEE!
DING DING!!!
Willis and Zephyr instantly charge at LRK, hitting him with a double shoulder tackle. He goes back a step but Willis and Zephyr stay on him with stereo superkicks. Another step back. Now, they run to bounce off the ropes and go for another leaping shoulder but LRK snatches them both out of midair and nails them with a double chokeslam.
Terra Skye: This Rat King guy is seriously terrifying, Johnny.
Johnny Vegas: That’s putting it lightly. Quinn ain’t a small girl and he just lifted her with one frickin’ hand!! I mean, I wouldn't wanna fuck with him.
Terra Skye: I'm guessing that won't stop you from talking shit though.
LRK screams gutturally to the crowd, and lifts Willis up first. He sends him crashing back down with an overhand chop though. He pulls Zephyr to her feet, and gives her the same treatment. He returns to John though, and begins lifting him again. However the savvy veteran breaks from LRK’s grasp, and rolls him up in a small package!
Terra Skye: Willis looking to steal one!!
One!!
Zephyr breaks the pin up with a diving axe handle.
Terra Skye: Willis tried to end this one early, but between Zephyr and Zane King, that was a pipe dream.
LRK gets to one knee but suddenly Quinn leaps on his back, locking in a sleeper hold. LRK roars over the treatment, and pushes himself vertical. He reaches behind him to pull Zephyr off but Willis has gotten to his feet and with a leap, he nails LRK and Zephyr both in the side of the heads with a leaping enziguri.
Terra Skye: Willis is starting to mount some offense here!
Johnny Vegas: Well that’s easy when Quinn is choking the big fucker out!
Terra Skye: Well, it's not a dumb idea at all... Taking out the big guy together and leaving the match between the two of them!
He kips up and nails another one! Zephyr keeps holding on but still looks dazed, LRK stumbles back to the ropes. Willis sprints and bounces off the ropes, he leaps and nails LRK with a superman punch! It sends both LRK and Zephyr out over the top rope.
Terra Skye: There they go!
Johnny Vegas: Christ, looks like Rat boy just squashed Quinn.
Boy: SQUISH GO LADY GO SQUISH!
Zephyr Quinn gets the worst of it as LRK lands on top of her, knocking the breath out of her and causing her to break the hold. In the ring, Jon raises his fists, then brings them down and throws his head back with a battle cry. He bounces off the ropes and charges, diving over the top and aiming a cross body at LRK. However, the monster catches Willis and with his own roar he smashes Willis over his knee with a back breaker
Terra Skye: And just like that, this monster is back in control!
Johnny Vegas: And look, he’s takin’ the little guy for a walk!!
He effortlessly lifts Jon again, slamming him over his knee. He starts walking away from Quinn, bringing Willis down over his knee with each step. As he reaches the other end of the ring, he lifts Willis over his head and launches him into the front row. Willis lands in the laps of a few fans in attendance, the cameras zoom in and in the pile of audience members we find Mitch Heart, who looks absolutely pissed at having someone thrown at him.
Terra Skye: Mitch Heart, who is not in action tonight after making a DOMINANT debut last week against Anthony Leonhart just got a face full of Willis’ boots!
Johnny Vegas: Serves him right, the fucking sadist!
LRK turns back to Zephyr, who has gotten to her feet. He charges her going for a clothesline but she ducks, and LRK turns around into a big boot. He stumbles back, but fires back with a hard right hand. Zephyr however ducks, and nails him with her own hard right hand. She then snatches LRK by the back of the head and starts raining his face with some forearm shivers.
Terra Skye: Quinn showing grit and fighting back! She won’t back down from this giant
Johnny Vegas: Neither did that Levi chick, how’d that work out for her?
Terra Skye: Jesus...
LRK shoves her away, and laughs in her face before waving her back in. Quinn complies, leaping back on him with more forearm shivers. LRK lets out a yell, and hauls off with another hard right. This one connects and sends Quinn sprawled out to the floor. LRK raises his hands, a sick smile lighting his eyes up.
Terra Skye: I know I sound like a broken record, but it cannot be overstated how absolutely terrifying this man is.
Johnny Vegas: Man? You think he’s still one of them?
Terra Skye: Point is, I wouldn't fuck with him.
Johnny Vegas: Let Harry do it for you and let Rat Man kill the shit out of your precious--
Boy: FLAMING TABLE!
He flexes his chest, then his arms as he leans down and lifts Quinn up. He goes to nail a spinebuster but is shocked when Willis comes out of nowhere, running along the guard rail and leaping. He goes for a tornado DDT but ends up just hanging from the side of LRK, headlock cinched in
Terra Skye: This isn’t gonna end well...
Johnny Vegas: I dunno, I might enjoy it!
LRK nails Quinn with the spinebuster, before standing and running Willis into the ringpost. Willis shouts in pain and releases the headlock. He crumples to the ground, as Quinn gets to her feet. LRK stares at her before bending down, and grabbing Willis by his ankles. He stands and swings Willis up like a weapon, smashing Quinn in the face with Willis’ skull as she charges in. Quinn goes down AGAIN, and LRK lifts Willis into a powerbomb position, then slams him down onto Quinn
Johnny Vegas: did he really just...hit a motherfucker with another motherfucker?!
Terra Skye: In a manner of speaking, I think he did!
LRK pulls Jon back up in the power bomb position, he lifts him and launches him over his head toward the ring. John lands on his feet, on the apron. He takes a moment to favor his back, but leaps onto the second rope, and launches back into the LRK with a lionsault. Not expecting the move, LRK is sent into the guard rail where his bell gets rung. Willis takes this opportunity and picks Quinn up, rolling her in the ring
Terra Skye: Willis once again manages to overcome Lab Rat King’s awesome power with a mix of ring savvy and athleticism, but can he keep it up?
Johnny Vegas: He needs to just get Quinn in there and try to get a pin while the big fucker is down. If he gets back up, they got no chance.
In the ring, Jon lifts Zephyr up. He slings her arm over his shoulder, and goes for a suplex but she blocks it by hooking her leg around his. She then counters by lifting John and holding him vertical, before bringing him down with a brainbuster. She is too exhausted from the punishment dished out by LRK on the outside to capitalize however.
Terra Skye: A beautiful counter by Quinn but she is just too hurt to capitalize.
Johnny Vegas: Well that's not gonna fucking fly!
Quinn gets to her feet first, pulling Willis up but he breaks her grip seemingly catching a second wind. He begins laying into the larger competitor with rights and lefts, and shin kicks. Eventually bringing her down to one knee, Willis runs and bounces off the ropes nailing her with a shining Wizard. She falls over, but catches herself. Willis pops up, seeing this he runs back to the ropes and goes for another shining wizard but Quinn catches him this time and nails him with a power bomb!
Johnny Vegas:[/b] Great counter by Quinn!
Terra Skye: Was that a compliment?
Johnny Vegas: I was due for one.
Terra Skye: Either way, once again she is too exhausted to go for the pin! Come on Zephyr!
Both Quinn and Willis are down now, as is LRK on the outside. The ref goes to check on them, his back to LRK as he checks with both Quinn and Willis on if they want to continue
Terra Skye: This being a three way, there is no count out. There’s no DQ. This is going until someone gets a pin, or we run out of time.
Johnny Vegas: Please, for fuck’s sake get a pin. I don't want to be here for 3 fucking weeks.
On the outside, with the ref distracted checking to see if Willis and Quinn are okay to continue LRK has gotten to his feet, pulling himself up on the guad rail. However, he is met with a bottle of beer shattering over his face by way of Mitch Heart. He then flips the big, swollen monster a double bird before walking off into the crowd with LRK now sprawled out on the outside and bleeding from his forehead.
Johnny Vegas:: Alcohol Abuse!
Terra Skye:: Mitch Heart taking revenge for the earlier slight, and he has done what no one in this match managed to do! Take the Lab Rat King off his feet
Johnny Vegas: And our blind ass ref missed it. But me, with my cataracts and general old as fuckery saw it plain as day. HIRE NEW ZEBRAS GOD DAMN IT
LRK gets to his feet, seething with rage. He shouts out into the crowd, but turns his attention back to his opponents, who have both gotten to their feet. LRK rolls in and stands up, taking a wide stance and staring at the both of them wildly. The crimson mask only serves to make him look all the more intimidating. Willis looks spent, holding his head. The makeup has started to run off of his face. Quinn rests her hands upon her knees a moment before straightening up
Terra Skye: This has been a physical match up, but it’s looking like all three of them are ready to find a way to end this.
Quinn and Willis charge LRK but he has none of it as he takes them both down with a double clothesline. First, he lifts Quinn up and whips her into the ropes. He catches her on the rebound with a giant spinebuster RIGHT ONTO WILLIS. He stays knelt for a moment, before getting to his feet and pulling Quinn back up. He nails her with the Empty, Hollow Thud! She hits so hard that she flips over onto her stomach and rolls out of the ring, hitting the floor with a… well, thud. Back in the ring, King seems unsatisfied as he moves over to the ropes, looking down at Quinn - his eyes filled with aggression, but instead of retrieving Quinn, he turns and sets his sights back on Willis. King stalks over, grabs Willis and lifts him - Hitting another Empty, Hollow, Thud on him!
He drops down and covers Willis!
One!!
Two!!
Three!!
DING DING DING!!
Kelly Carmichael: Your winner… LAB RAT KING!!!!
Terra Skye: Incredible match! What a finish! Jonathan Willis has officially been dealt his first loss here in Carnage Wrestling but that does nothing to negate the pure talent within that young man.
Johnny Vegas: Yeah, yeah… He’s alright. A bit too righteous for my taste, but whatever.
Terra Skye: You’re just a crotchety old bastard who wouldn’t know talent if it hit you square in the jaw.
Boy: GRAPES!
Johnny Vegas: Well that was rude. So Mr. Psychopath won and now he’s undefeated… But the question is, who’s fucking nuts enough to actually knock this guy off this little high he’s on?
Terra Skye: To be honest, Either Zephyr Quinn or Jonathan Willis have the talent to do so. Tonight wasn’t their night, that’s true but they both have everything they need to succeed. Hell Zephyr is a former Baltimore City Champ, and we all know she’s hungry to taste that success again - and she very well might, teaming with Trent Steel at WAR.
Johnny Vegas: Pfft. Yeah, okay.
Terra Skye: Ugh. We’ll be back in a few, everyone! Stay tuned!
BACKSTAGE: Zed Hotley & Catalina Cortes avenge the Honour and Dignity of that Other Guy
We cut backstage where Catalina Cortes is adjusting her kickpads while Zed Hotley, wearing a neck brace with Zed Hotley's face on it, stands over her.
Zed Hotley: So in terms of strategy, I was thinking with this Trent Steel bozo we could try the old -
She raises a hand to silence him.
Catalina Cortes: I'm trying to get into the zone. This is my first singles match in, like, forever - I don't want to disappoint the fans.
Zed Hotley: What fans?
Catalina Cortes: Shush. Kit, could you make yourself useful and get me a coffee or something? I was up all night doing zoom calls with underprivileged Patreon subscribers.
At this point, the door to the backstage area opens and Christopher Marlowe comes in, looking a little distracted.
Zed Hotley: Where the hell have you been, Marlowe? We're trying to get in the zone. You know, it's just as well I'm not still Carnage Tag Team Champion - even though I never lost the title, I'd definitely be losing my temper right now.
Christopher Marlowe: Yeah, sorry, I ended up getting a tarot reading from that Silver guy.
Catalina Cortes: I don't mean to be rude, but didn't I just ask you to get me something to drink?
Christopher Marlowe: It was actually pretty concerning, he said -
Zed Hotley: Kit, can we stop focusing on you for like one second, please? In case you didn't notice, Catalina is wrestling Trent tonight - and I am having a really stressful time formulating strategy for it, and neither of you are supporting me! Not everything is about you guys!
Catalina Cortes: And in case you didn't notice, I'm only wrestling this guy for you...and the fans. And the money. You might have tried to block it out of your mind, Marlowe - but Zephyr beat you a few shows ago, and I know it's been difficult to live with. I'm going to restore your reputation.
Christopher Marlowe: I really didn't mind.
Cortes falls to one knee, and for a moment it looks as if she might propose.
Christopher Marlowe: Oh my.
Catalina Cortes: Fair lady, I vow that I will avenge your humiliating defeat at the hands of Zephyr Quinn. I vow to bring honour and justice to your name once again. M'Lady, I swear an oath that your dignity will be restored.
Taking great care to avoid the awkward silence that will undoubtedly follow this grand statement, the cameras choose to quickly cut back to ringside.
Match Five:
Jenova Vs. Mac Bane
Johnny Vegas: Oh good Lord.. What the fuck even just happened?
Terra Skye: You know, I'm not sure. All I know is Christopher Marlowe takes far too much of their shit.
Johnny Vegas: Well without that sweet, sweet Catalina... he wouldn't be a champion right now so... He'll deal with that shit and like it!
Terra Skye: Ugh. Anyway, our next match-up features Mac Bane, one of the best Baltimore City Champions in the history of the title, taking on the enigmatic Jenova, the former Magdalena Lockheart, in a non-title match.
Johnny Vegas: You can call him the best champion if you want, but I'd prefer to call him Amber Ryan's bitch! I think we all know who wears the pants in that relationship!
Terra Skye: You talk like you know anything about relationships other than how much of a refund to ask for after paying a hooker for thirty minutes and only needing thirty seconds.
Boy:PEE PEE NO WORK GOOD!
The camera cuts off Vegas' foul-mouthed tirade of a response by cutting to ringside, where Kelly Carmichael stands ready to introduce the next match.
Kelly Carmichael: Ladies and gentlemen, our next contest is scheduled for one fall, and is a standard rules non-title singles match! Introducing first, hailing from the Wylde Legacy, standing five feet and three inches tall and weighing in at one hundred and eleven pounds... She is the CALAMITY, Heaven's Dark Harbinger: JENOVA!!!
The lights in the arena go out and the soft opening riff of Iapetus's "...of Hangmen & Vertebrae" opens over the arena's public announce speakers as The Calamity JENOVA emerges from behind the curtain. Jenova steps out into the center of a red-violet spotlight wearing a long black cloak. For a moment she stands at the top of the stage and briefly looks up to reveal her mask, the same mask that the first Jenova once wore. The ramp in front of her is consumed by shadows and fog. Jenova steps down the ramp in rhythm with the music and turns toward the hard-camera side of the ring.
Jenova walks around the ring with the same structured pace, moving all of the way to the southeast ringpost before pulling herself up onto the ring apron. She centers herself on the apron and stands facing the crowd.
Jenova grabs her cloak with both hands and as the hard riff kicks in, she pulls her cloak open. Another purple/red spotlight shines straight down on her as fog rains down from the ceiling and onto the crowd. Jenova pauses for a few moments before entering the ring.
Terra Skye: Jenova's entrance always impresses, but she'll have her hands full tonight with one of Carnage's premier champions, Mac Bane.
Johnny Vegas: And later on tonight Amber Ryan will have her hands full with Mac Bane too! Or if you believe the rumors, she'll be fine just using one pinkie!
Boy: MOTION OF THE OCEAN!
Kelly Carmichael: Introducing her opponent, from the great state of Texas, weighing two hundred eighty pounds and standing six feet six inches, he is the reigning Carnage Wrestling Baltimore City Champion... he is the ONE MAN WRECKING CREW... HE IS MAC BANE!
Mac makes his way out on stage just as the opening of "Badass" by Saliva begins to play. After the initial mixed response from the crowd he makes his way down to the ring. He rolls under the bottom rope and takes his place in the center of the ring.
Boy: DISJUNCTION AT THE ERECTILE FUNCTION!
DING DING!!
And with those strange words Boy rings the bell and the match begins. Mac Bane and Jenova circle each other before Mac Bane raises his left arm up as high as it can go, wanting a Test of Strength. Being over a foot taller than Jenova, he does this mostly to get into her head. He smirks confidently at his much-smaller opponent... right before Jenova jumps up and cracks Mac Bane right in the chin with a leaping knee strike! The force of the blow causes Mac Bane to turn a full one hundred and eighty degrees around, and he holds his jaw in pain before nodding, whipping around, and immediately trying to hit Jenova with the Texas Heat, his version of the Clothesline from Hell! Jenova ducks it quickly, but Mac Bane follows through on his momentum and bounces off the ropes! Bane lunges at Jenova with a running start, but Jenova blasts him with the Sector 7 Press! The crowd comes alive as Jenova hits Mac Bane with stiff shot after stiff shot!
Terra Skye: Jenova isn't taking any disrespect tonight! She's fighting like a woman possessed!
Johnny Vegas: Knowing her and her crazy ass, she might actually be possessed!
Boy: PEA SOUP AND SCARY TIMES!
Jenova gets up off of Mac Bane and readies her next move. Just like Bane, Jenova is trying to get her work done early tonight, because as soon as Bane gets back to his feet, Jenova runs at him, ducks under him, goes behind him, and locks in her Choke Artist finisher! Mac Bane struggles in surprise and crashes into the turnbuckles in desperation, but Jenova keeps the hold applied as the crowd goes wild! But the match has barely started, and Mac Bane's strength hasn't faded at all! In an impressive display of raw power, Bane uses the one arm he has free to grab Jenova by the back of her neck and pull her completely off him!
Terra Skye: And there's Mac Bane, showing off his distinct strength and size advantage!
Johnny Vegas: Uh huh... All I gotta say to that is bitches be crazy - it don't matter how strong you are.
Jenova is sent flipping off of Mac Bane, landing outside on the ring apron, where she catches a clubbing blow to the back of her neck! Mac Bane doesn't waste any time and suplexes Jenova from the ring apron back into the ring! He then quickly hauls her up and lifts her high, nailing an impressive Gorilla Press Slam, dropping her right to the mat while running towards the ropes! Jenova hits the mat on her stomach so hard she bounces a little and goes to her back, clutching her stomach in pain, right as Mac Bane rebounds off the ropes and jumps up, crashing into Jenova's prone body with a headbutt! He goes for the pin!
ONE!
TWO!
But Jenova kicks out!
Terra Skye: Both competitors are pulling out all the stops in hope of ending the night early! But it's not working out so far!
Mac Bane goes to pick up Jenova, but when Jenova gets to a kneeling position she cracks Bane in the abdomen with a hard shot! Bane doubles over and Jenova gets him again with another shot to the abdomen! Frustrated, Bane grabs the back of Jenova's neck and blasts her in the chest with a side knee strike! Jenova is whipped around by the blow and goes to her knees and elbows, struggling to get up. Mac Bane walks up to and stands over Jenova as she's on her knees and elbows, reaches down, and in another display of raw power, lifts her up by her waist and hits her with a Deadlift German Suplex!
He manages to keep his arms locked around her waist, and he brings her right back up and sends her crashing right back down with a second Deadlift German Suplex! And he's still going! Bane attempts a third Deadlift German Suplex, but Jenova plants both feet and jumps up, springing up and over Mac Bane! When Bane turns around, Jenova catches him with a Step-Up Enzugiri!
Terra Skye: God damn! Jenova with that surprise enzugiri - but she hasn't taken Mac off his feet!
Johnny Vegas: Little bitch's got spirit. Always has.
Terra Skye: You're right about that. This match is a dream match of sorts, to be honest. At least for me.
Even though he's momentarily knocked senseless, Mac Bane shows off his cowboy toughness and continues walking forward, roughly grabbing Jenova, but he's quickly taken off of his feet as Jenova uses Bane's own momentum against him and plants him in the center of the mat with a Judo Hip Toss! From one Martial Arts maneuver to the next, Jenova follows through with her Judo Hip Toss by locking Mac Bane in a Mounted Crucifix! With her head and right arm trapping Mac Bane's left arm and her legs trapping his right arm, Mac Bane's face is left completely exposed as Jenova hammers down with her free arm, landing vicious elbows to Mac Bane's nose and the side of his head!
Johnny Vegas: FUCK HIM UP!
Mac Bane reacts quickly to get out of the dominating position, bridging up and managing to flip himself over, with Jenova still wrapped around his arms! Mac Bane manages to get to a kneeling position with Jenova still chopping the side of his head! Bane roughly hauls Jenova up, who refuses to break her hold, and this proves to be her undoing, as Bane runs right into a corner of the ring, hitting Jenova with a powerslam into the turnbuckles! But he's not done! Still carrying Jenova, he whips himself around and executes a running powerslam, planting Jenova in the middle of the ring!
Terra Skye: An incredible back and forth battle so far! Neither opponent has held the upper hand for long!
Johnny Vegas: Somebody get Amber Ryan on the phone, Mac Bane is holding hands with another woman!
Boy: PRETTY PONIES SAY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC!
As Jenova struggles to her feet, Mac Bane leans against the ropes, prepping his next move. When Jenova gets to a standing position and turns around, Bane runs into the ropes, rebounds, and attempts to catch Jenova with a Flying Shoulder Block, but Jenova ducks! Mac Bane goes sailing past her, and while he doesn't have the athletic grace to land back on his feet, he does possess the toughness to roll with the punches, or in this case the force of his momentum, and he springs back up to his feet, hitting the ropes once again! But Jenova has him scouted and once again tries to land the Sector 7 Press on Bane! But Bane has done some scouting of his own and counters the move by wrapping his arms around Jenova's legs!
Terra Skye: Mac's not letting that happen twice!
Jenova is left almost in a Monkey Flip position, and starts hammering down blows on Bane's head, but Bane hauls her into a corner of the ring and sits her down on the top turnbuckle! Jenova continues to lay into Bane but Bane nails her with a stiff shot to the gut, and using his tall frame, he manages to blast Jenova in the face with a big boot right to the jaw! Jenova flails backwards, nearly falling off of the top rope to the outside, and struggles to gain her balance. Jenova is too busy struggling not to fall off to prevent Mac Bane from climbing to the top turnbuckle with her! Mac Bane wraps his arms around Jenova's torso, and Jenova tries to get Bane off of her by landing short, precise, razor-sharp elbows to the side of his face!
Johnny Vegas: Two people about to die...
But the Cowboy is in the zone now! Bane eats two shots but then headbutts Jenova right in the center of her face, at the bridge of her nose! And again! And one more time! Three straight headbutts causes Jenova's arms to fall limply to her side as she loses consciousness for the briefest of moments! But that brief moment is all Mac Bane needs! Mac Bane scores big with an incredible Top Rope Belly to Belly Overhead Suplex, sending Jenova clear across the ring, almost from one corner to another! Mac Bane scrambles to drag her to the center of the ring and he goes for the pin!
ONE!
TWO!
But not the three! Jenova kicks out!
Terra Skye: Say what you want about Jenova's current mental stability, but you can't deny her toughness!
Johnny Vegas: She's a dollface and getting tossed around like a ragdoll! There's a joke in there somewhere.
Terra Skye: If there is, you're not smart enough to find it.
Boy: STREAMING ON HULU!
Bane gets up, exasperated, and plans his next move. He hauls Jenova up and sends her shooting into the ropes with an Irish Whip. Upon her return he attempts a Big Boot, but Jenova ducks under with a baseball slide! When Bane turns around, Jenova blasts him with a stiff calf kick! Bane turns sideways as he feels the pain of Jenova's stiff shot, and Jenova nails him with another! And a third! Bane tries to grab Jenova, but Jenova counters with a Japanese Arm Drag! The force of the move causes Bane to sit up, and Jenova takes the opportunity to land a Snap Front Kick right to Bane's back! Bane's arms clutch at his back in pain, leaving his head exposed! Jenova rolls through from her Snap Kick, hits the ropes, rebounds, and nails the still-sitting Mac Bane with a Double Running Knee Drop right to his head!
Terra Skye: God damn!
Johnny Vegas: That motherfucker is on dream street right now!
Bane is dazed and hurt, and crawls to the center of the ring, trying to create some space from Jenova, but Jenova doesn't follow him in for a pin! Instead, Jenova goes outside the ring, resting on the apron, waiting for Mac Bane to get back to his feet!
Terra Skye: What's she planning...
Mac Bane clears enough of his senses to get up, but when he turns around, Jenova makes her move! Jenova springs to the top rope from the apron in the middle of the ring and hits Mac Bane with the Black Star! The crowd comes alive as Mac Bane fumbles backward, and due to the force of the move, Bane hits the ropes awkwardly, losing his balance and tumbling to the outside between the top and middle ropes! Jenova quickly follows Bane to the outside, and now stands on the apron opposite of where she just was only a few moments ago. She waits for Bane to get up on the outside!
Terra Skye: I don't know what she's thinking, but whatever it is, I think Mac Bane is in for a rough night!
Bane throws an arm up over the guardrail and slowly tries to make his way up to his feet, hunched over. Jenova measures her opponent, sees that he is in perfect position, and risks it all, leaping from the apron to the outside, attempting to hit Mac Bane with Lacrimosa! But Bane saw Jenova flying towards him just in time, and when he feels Jenova's boot about to crush his skull into the guardrail, he reacts! He arches his body up as quickly as he can, completely throwing off Jenova and catching her in a Powerbomb position!
The crowd roars as Mac Bane counters Jenova's finisher by throwing her off of him and powerbombing her into the ringpost! But Jenova isn't done! Summoning up all of her strength and willpower and fighting spirit, Jenova takes the move right in the small of her back, lands on her feet, and hits Bane with the Beat Rush! Both competitors collapse to the outside of the ring! The fans rise to their feet as the referee begins counting both competitors out!
ONE!
TWO!!
THREE!!!
Both competitors are just barely starting to show signs of life!
FOUR!!!!
FIVE!!!!!
SIX!!!!!!
Bane and Jenova struggle to the apron!
SEVEN!!!!!!!
EIGHT!!!!!!!!
Mac Bane has a hand on the middle rope and Jenova has a leg on the apron!
NINE!!!!!!!!!
At the last second, Jenova manages to roll under the ropes while Mac Bane uses his large frame to grab the middle rope and fling himself into the ring between the middle and top rope! Both competitors rise to their feet slowly, looking each other right in the eyes. Jenova walks up to Bane, and reaches her arm up! Bane nods in respect and goes to give Jenova the Test of Strength she signaled for, but it was a fakeout! Mac Bane raises both arms to begin the Test of Strength, leaving his lower half unprotected, and Jenova starts blasting him with calf kicks! She's chopping the big man down, and it's an apt metaphor, because the snap of her kicks against the meat of the big man's calf sounds pretty similar to wood breaking! Mac Bane shoves her away, but Jenova comes right back in! Mac goes for a clothesline, but Jenova ducks and lands yet another kick! Bane's knee finally buckles, and Mac Bane is blasted full force in the face with Jenova's Event Horizon! The crowd rises to their feet as Jenova ascends to the top turnbuckle!
Terra Skye: She's risking it all! She's going for Final Heaven!
Johnny Vegas: From that height she'll be lucky if she doesn't break her neck!
The fans come to their feet as Jenova flies across the ring, attempting her Final Heaven finisher on Mac Bane... but she's caught and countered! Jenova is unable to stop herself in midair and runs straight into Mac Bane's Tornado Alley Discus Lariat! Jenova is sent spinning end-over-end and just like Johnny Vegas predicted, comes dangerously close to breaking her neck! She lands on the mat in a heap, and Mac Bane rolls her over for the pin!
ONE!!!
TWO!!!!!
NO!!!!!
Jenova somehow manages to find the strength to kick out! The fans cheer at Jenova's heart and resilience!
Terra Skye: There's no reward with no risk, but that move completely backfired! I don't know how she kicked out of Mac's Tornado Alley! I'd be surprised if this match lasts another five minutes! Even one minute might be asking too much!
Boy:LIKE VEGAS IN BED WITH PRETTY LADY!
Mac Bane slowly gets Jenova up to her feet, and then blasts her right in the jaw with a stiff punch. Jenova's head whips to the side with the force of the blow, but she defiantly whips her head back, locks eyes with Mac, and stiffly kicks him in his worked-over calf! Bane doesn't lose his balance just yet, but he does do a stutter-step, only to come back with another stiff right, right to Jenova's jaw! Jenova's knees buckle, but she remains standing, and blasts Mac with another kick! Mac goes down to one knee, but once again nails Jenova with a straight right! Jenova stumbles backwards, giving Mac just enough time to stand up, but she quickly closes the distance and once again lands a calf kick! Mac Bane goes to one knee again, and his right hand lunges forward again, and this time Jenova finally puts her hands up to block the straight right punch... but it's not a punch! From a kneeling position, Mac Bane locks in the Snake Bite!
Terra Skye: He's got it in tight! Holy shit!
Jenova struggles to get out of the finishing hold but can't break free! She pries at Mac's fingers, but they're locked on tight! Jenova struggles, trying to move away, but Mac Bane follows her, keeping the hold applied! So Jenova targets his injured calf with another stiff kick! But Bane senses the end is near, and his adrenaline is pumping! Bane absorbs the kick! And another! And a third! Jenova begins going out! Jenova is forced to her knees as Bane keeps the hold locked in! In a last-ditch desperation move, Jenova begins a rapid-fire assault, using the last of her fading strength to land lightning-quick punches, chops, elbows, and forearms to Mac Bane's injured calf! And it's finally enough! Bane is forced to let go of the hold as he clutches his calf in pain! He shoves Jenova away! Jenova grabs Mac Bane by the back of his head, but Bane shoves her away again!
Johnny Vegas: Jesus Christ... They want to kill each other.
Terra Skye: This has been an incredible match, I can't believe they're still going at it!
Jenova runs at Bane... right into The Ride! Mac Bane plants Jenova with The Ride and bounces back up to his feet on his one good leg! Jenova arches her back in pain, but somehow manages to get up to her feet. When she turns and faces Mac Bane, Mac Bane attempts his Texas Heat finisher! But Jenova ducks! When Mac Bane turns around, Jenova attempts her Lunar Eclipse finisher! But now Bane ducks! Jenova spins around back towards Bane... right into the Texas Heat! Bane hits Jenova with his finisher! Using the last of his strength, Mac Bane gets all of his Texas Heat Clothesline from Hell, spinning Jenova around and causing her to land right on her head! He goes for the pin!
One!!
Two!!
THRE-KICKOUT! JENOVA KICKS OUT!
Terra Skye: I can't believe it! She looked to be knocked out cold! Somehow this match continues! But I'm worried about Jenova.. or Maggie and her history of head injuries. She hit her head really hard on that.
Johnny Vegas: She's FIIINEEE.
Mac Bane looks up at the referee exasperatedly. For several seconds Mac Bane simply can't comprehend that his match isn't over. With a determined look on his face, Mac Bane slowly makes his way back up, leaning against the ropes for support, barely able to stand on one good leg, his bad leg already showing huge bruises and blotches. Somehow, someway, Jenova struggles to her feet, her head titled to one side. When she turns around, she can't even get her hands up to protect herself, but she motions Mac Bane forward. With both competitors barely able to stand, Mac Bane bounces off the ropes one last time and hits Jenova with another Texas Heat clothesline, and once again the crowd hears a sickening thud as Jenova's body contorts unnaturally and her head spikes into the mat. Mac Bane somehow manages to roll Jenova onto her back and pin her.
ONE!!!!
TWO!!!!!
THREE!!!!!!
DING DING DING!!
The crowd gives both competitors a standing ovation as "Badass" by Saliva plays out across the PA system.
Kelly Carmichael: Here is your winner, THE COWBOY, MAC BANE!!!
Terra Skye: What a fucking match.. but Maggie just took another hard hit to her head.. and I think Mac notices that something's not right.
Mac Bane takes a long time getting to his feet, but somehow manages to get to a standing position. Jenova struggles but keeps falling down. For a few seconds it looks like she might be able to stand on her own two feet, but she clutches the back of her neck and falls down yet again. Mac rolls to the outside, says some brief words to Jenova as she lays on the mat struggling to find the will to try to get up again, and Jenova turns her head to Mac and begins shouting at him in a raspy voice. Mac begins shouting back, but before long, Jenova throws out a shaky hand and allows Mac Bane to pull her out of the ring and drape her arm around his neck.
Terra Skye: What a show of sportsmanship from Mac Bane. He's a good guy.
Johnny Vegas: Good guys don't boink world champs... But I do hope that little firecracker is okay.
Even though Bane himself can barely walk, he begins assisting Jenova back up the entrance ramp. Halfway up the ramp, Lucy Wylde comes out and assists the two warriors back up the rest of the entrance ramp, and the three head backstage in each other's arms.
Terra Skye: An amazing and heartfelt conclusion to a truly epic encounter. Even though it wasn't for any titles, both competitors showed the heart and soul of a champion during this match. And I do hope Maggie is okay, I'm sure we all do. With that, let's head into a short break.
Match Six:
Catalina Cortes Vs. Trent Steel
Johnny Vegas: ...And then I said, I’m gonna take your pizza and whoop your ass you--
Terra Skye: Johnny, we’re back.
Johnny Vegas: Then why in the hell did you let me start that story about what I did earlier when I stopped by catering? Jesus…
Terra Skye: I’m almost certain you didn’t say ANY of that to Lucy, but anyway - enough ego stroking Johnny, it’s time for Trent Steel vs Catalina Cortes.
Boy: ICE CREAM AND TACOS!
Johnny Vegas: Steel ain’t got a prayer. I’ll tell you that.
Terra Skye: Trent Steel can more than hold his own against Catalina Cortes.. But I guess we’ll find that out for sure since they’re about to get underway.
DING DING!!
The match begins with Cortes and Steel locking up. Cortes transitions an armbar into a hammerlock, but Steel catches her with a back elbow. Trent Steel with a snapmare followed by a low dropkick to Cortes spine. Both competitors back up, Steel shoves Cortes into a corner and gives her a hard chop. Cortes with a standing switch, places Steel in the corner and chops him right back. Steel fires back with a headbutt, followed by a standing switch of his own and another hard knife edge chop. Cortes walks her way out of the corner. Steel with a clubbing shot to her back. Trent grabs Cortes by the wrist and irish whips her into the far ropes, he tries to follow up with a clothesline but Catalina ducks it. She follows it up with two chops to Trent Steel's chest and a hook kick that catches him right on the jaw. Steel backed up to the ropes. Cortes charges but Steel ducks and throws her over the top rope with a back body drop. Catalina holds on and lands on her feet on the apron. Steel turns and Cortes grabs him and tries to apply a rope assisted armbar. Steel fights out of it but then takes a enzugiri kick straight to his left shoulder. Trent stumbles in towards the center of the ring. Catalina springboards up to the top rope and comes flying in with a missile dropkick aimed at that injured shoulder, but Steel side steps at the last moment and allows Cortes to crash and burn.
Terra Skye: Looks like Catalina is trying to target those shoulders of Trent - Especially after his match with Amber Ryan back at Underground. Not a bad strategy.
Johnny Vegas: Of course it’s not! She’s a genius! RIP HIS ARMS OFF!
Terra Skye: But Trent obviously knows he’s got a few targets on him, and I don’t think he’s about to let Catalina capitalize on what happened at Underground.
Johnny Vegas: Sometimes you don’t get what you want… so HAH!
Steel takes a few moments to shake out the left arm before pulling Cortes back up to her feet and drilling her with another chop to the chest. Trent hoists her up with a scoop slam and drops her down on the mat. He favors the left arm a bit but it doesn't stop him from dropping a leg drop down across her throat. Quick cover by Trent Steel only nets a one count, but it doesn't seem like he expected to get the fall there.
Terra Skye: And I think Trent is trying to get into Catalina’s head. There’s no way he thought he was going to pin her this soon.
Johnny Vegas: CUZ HE’S A LOSER!
Terra Skye: No, probably because he knows that Catalina doesn’t like losing - And especially since she’s apparently out here to avenge her partner Marlowe’s loss to Zephyr Quinn, I guess she doesn’t want to let him down?
Boy: WASH BUCKET!
Steel’s already on his way back to his feet, followed closely by Cortes. Steel reaches out once again, but Cortes whips around him and gets him into a cross armbreaker, this time wrenching back on his right arm - but Steel is too close to the ropes and he reaches out to grab them - forcing a break. Catalina lets go, albeit reluctantly. Trent’s back up to a knee now, shaking out his right arm, shaking his head. Cortes is already sizing Steel up for her next maneuver, but as she rushes him once again, thinking that he’s still focused on the arm, Trent suddenly pops up to his feet and nearly takes her head off with a superkick out of nowhere! Catalina is down, clutching her face!
Terra Skye: I honestly didn’t expect that out of Trent.. He had everyone fooled!
Johnny Vegas: Fuck that guy!
Trent goes for a cover again but only receives a two count this time. Steel in full control, he hoists Catalina up for the Eradication but Catalina is able to wiggle her way out of Steel's grasp and follow up with a kick to Steel's back. Cortes now capitalizes with a la magistral (Cat's) cradle that gets her a near fall. Both competitors pop back up and Cortes swings again with a sweeping kick but this time Steel ducks it and drills her with a leaping neckbreaker. Again Steel has to take a moment to favor his shoulders as it seems like every maneuver and every bump has him landing on either of the two. Steel pulls Cortes back up and attempts a side russian leg sweep. Cortes is able to stand her ground and connect with a backfist to Trent's stomach, before attempting a 540 blaze kick that Steel ducks under. He hoists her up onto his shoulders looking for the Pittsburgh Nightmare, but Catalina takes hold of both of Steel's arms and he drops straight down to the mat with Cortes locking in the Nook's Cranny! The referee asks Trent Steel if he submits, but that'll never happen. Steel instead pushes himself and his opponent closer and closer to the nearby ropes and bites down on the bottom rope to force the break. Even Cortes has to respect Trent Steel's resolve here. She goes to pull him back up, but he catches her with a surprise drop toe hold that sends her hard throat first down across the bottom rope.
Johnny Vegas: Damn it. I thought Trent Steel was going to give up.
Terra Skye: I can guarantee you that you were the only one.
Trent doesn’t waste any time as he pulls himself up and moves towards Cortes, grabbing her and laying her out once again, this time with a vertical suplex. Cortes rolls towards the ropes, and pulls herself up with assistance from the ropes. Trent is up as well, and he rushes Cortes, looking for a flying knee to the face but Cortes drops back to the mat - Sending Steel up and over the top rope to the outside! Catalina has a brief discussion with the referee before following Trent out to the outside. Steel tries to pull himself back up but Cortes kicks him in the shoulder. Cortes, looking to capitalize here, takes Steel by the arm and slams it down over the security railing! Steel yells out in pain and follows up with a chop from his other arm. Cortes with a knee lift into the midsection, grabs Trent by the back of the head and walks him over to the ring apron where she slams him face first. Somewhere in the world, someone is remarking about that being the hardest part of the ring. Cortes knows Steel is made of sterner stuff, however, and tries to slam his face down into the apron a second time but it is blocked. Steel with an elbow strike to the side of Cortes head. He returns the favor by slamming her head first into the apron before rolling her up onto it. Trent lines up his shot and attempts a downward elbow strike across the throat only to smack his arm into the apron when Catalina moved. Steel is clearly favoring the shoulder area now. Cortes back up, she turns and runs along the apron catching Trent Steel with a flying knee strike straight to the temple of the professional wrestling legend.
Terra Skye: Massacre at Melrose! I think she got all of it!
Johnny Vegas: How does it feel to finally have the woman beating you, hmm?
Terra Skye: You know, it's still sexist both ways. We have a female world champion. We have a female ultraviolent champion. Catalina is a tag team champion. I think the ladies here can fend for themselves.
Johnny Vegas: : How the fuck am I being sexist? I'm not the one beating women!
Terra Skye: You're not giving them any credit, either.
Johnny Vegas: I just gave her credit two fucking seconds ago!
Terra Skye: No you didn't. You just hate Trent Steel that much.
Johnny Vegas: Well I'm starting to hope that Trent comes down here and beats you.
The referee sees both competitors down on the outside and begins to count the two wrestlers out. Catalina is the first back to her feet at a five count and by the count of seven, she rolls herself back into the ring. Trent Steel works his way up to his knees at the count of eight and reaches up for the ring apron at the count of nine. He tries to pull himself up but his injured shoulder won't let him. Trent gives it one last surge, but he isn't able to make it back in before the ten! The referee calls for the bell.
Terra Skye: What?
DING DING DING!!!
Kelly Carmichael: The winner of the match, by countout: Catalina Cortes!
Terra Skye: I-I... I can't believe it.
Johnny Vegas: Woohoo!
Terra Skye: What are you so excited about? We like... never have count-outs in Carnage Wrestling.
Johnny Vegas: About damn time, too!
Terra Skye: Well I'm not sure how Catalina is going to feel about this one. Winning is one thing, but a lot of people don't count countouts as true victories.
Johnny Vegas: And those people are fucking stupid. A win's a win in my book. And anytime Trent Steel loses, I call that a win for everyone!
Boy: JOHNNY'S A TURD BURGLAR! RAWWRR!
BACKSTAGE: A Talk Among Friends
The camera fades in Eli Goode looking around the backstage area looking for any traces of Kyra Johnson. Instead, he sees Amber Ryan shadow boxing with her World Championship laying on an equipment box next to her. He smiles for a second and walks up to her. She ignores him, but he starts a conversation with her.
Eli Goode: Hey Amber, have you seen Kyra? I wanted to talk to her about what happened last time we spoke.
Amber stops shadow boxing and looks down at Eli. Sweat drips from her hair as she places her hand on her title.
Amber Ryan: I haven’t seen her Eli. I’ve been prepping for my match.
Eli Goode: Yeah, about that, there was something that Ken said last time. About how he wanted Kyra and me to join him in some way.
Amber Ryan: Don’t tell me you’re seriously considering it.
Eli shakes his head. He leans against the wall and looks down at the ground.
Eli Goode: Nah, the only time I would’ve considered it was before I friends I could count on. With you and Jack, there’s no way Ken could get in my head again. But Kyra, I don’t know, there’s just something that’s worrying me about all of this.
Amber places her hand on his shoulder. He looks up to look at her. She smiles at Eli as if smiling to a sibling.
Amber Ryan: Eli, Kyra’s going to be fine. I heard what you two talked about, and this is just something she needs to get through. I understand it’s difficult to believe this, but people need to go through, some crazy bullshit before seeing some sort of semblance of normalcy. Just believe that Kyra’s gonna get through this.
Eli smiles back at her. He pushes himself off the fall and rubs his bad shoulder for a bit. Amber looks at it.
Amber Ryan: Is your shoulder still acting up?
Eli Goode: It’s still a little rough, but it’s getting better. Nothing to worry about. Hey, good luck in your match tonight. If you want, I could be in your corner making sure he doesn’t do anything crazy?
Amber Ryan: I got this one, but thanks.
Eli nods and starts to walk away. Before he is gone, Amber hollers at him.
Amber Ryan: Hey!
Eli turns around.
Eli Goode: Yeah?
Amber Ryan: Kyra’s gonna be ok. She’s a big girl. Also, she’s a tough one. If you need any tips to toughen up, you could talk to Mac about it.
Eli smiles and chuckles under his breath.
Eli Goode: I’ll think about it.
Eli turns around and walks down the hallway. Amber resumes shadow-boxing keeping her eye on the prize.
Match Seven:
Sah'ta Thor Vs. JD Mohr
Johnny Vegas: Welcome back to Chaos, chumps. We’re at the shank of the evening so now that we’re done with the riffraff, let’s see some championship ramifications, shall we?
Terra Skye: So, just gonna ignore everything that just happened?
Johnny Vegas: What just happened?
Boy: CARNAGE POPSICLE!
Terra Skye: Way to sell the brand, Boy. Still better than Johnny. But yes, Mac Bane is about to find out his challenger for We Are Relentless. Either JD Mohr, who has been playing the silent game as of late. Or Sah’ta Thor, who has been a very busy boy tonight.
Johnny Vegas: Show some respect, wench. Insidious has shown the plebs of this company what a real destructive force is. I can only hope they drive a battleship thru this shitty arena.
Terra Skye: I’ll slit your throat while you’re sleeping, old man. Let’s however get to the action.
Boy: TINY MAN THOR WEARS LIFTS!
Kelly Carmichael: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a number one contendership match for the Baltimore City Championship. First, already in the ring, from Pensacola, Florida, and weighing in at 275 pounds, BULLRUSH JD MOHR!!!
Mohr, a massive bull of man, rams his shoulder into the turnbuckle and lets out a warcry. Bulls on Parade fades as he waits for his opponent, Sah’ta Thor.
Terra Skye: You gotta wonder if Thor is going to go about this the right way. Bullrush is a big nasty man capable of some devastating power maneuvers. Thor might need some outside assistance.
Johnny Vegas: That’s ridiculous. Thor is a world class athlete and a premium MENSA, MGTOW, and FORBES top 100 member! You don’t think he’s considered all of the possibilities against this muscle bound brainlet?
The opening riff to "Ruina Imperii" by Sabaton echoes through the arena's speaker system as the lights dim. A few seconds pass before an almost demonic looking Sah'ta Thor. He is dressed in a pair of black jeans and a red t-shirt with a golden pattern of the Seven Deadly Sins with the words Sin Incarnate in white.
Kelly Carmichael: And his opponent, from his mysterious palatial estate, representing INSIDIOUS, he is the DESTROYER UNLEASHED, the GUIDING LIGHT, the IMMORTAL, and the PUNISHER. He stands before you all as theeeee DARK MESSIAH, and the RAGING STORM!! Standing in at a gargantuan FIVE FOOT, NINE INCHES TALL, and weighing in at an immaculate 225 pounds, HERE IS THE SIN INCARNATE, SAH’TA THORRRRRRRR!!!
After a moment of standing at the top of the ramp he starts towards the ring with a purposeful stride. Getting to the ring he looks at his foe for the night with a look that promises impending. After a moment he pulls off his shirt revealing his scarred toned muscular upper body. He turns and starts pacing in the ring as he awaits his opponents much like a caged animal as he waits for the starting bell.
Terra Skye: Who gave Kelly the speed?
Boy: DING DING!! OH WAIT...
DING DING!!
JD Mohr was as his namesake was and he tore into Thor with the ferocity of a bull. He had shoved Thor into the corner and had repeatedly rammed his shoulder into Thor’s midsection. The official charge had to get in between the two combatants and this allowed for the clever Sah’ta Thor to spring into action. Over the referee, he chopped JD right across the throat. Moving around the ref, he followed up with a roundhouse kick to the midsection and doubled him over. Mohr powered out of a spinning neckbreaker attempt with a desperation spinebuster but the damage had been done. The big man crawled away, trying to catch his breath and grasping at his throat. Thor shook off the impact and took back over with a running kick to Mohr’s rib cage.
Sah’ta was meticulous in his fight against JD Mohr. It was like death from a thousand cuts. Mohr would lash out with a big blow or an attempted power maneuver and eventually, they got less and less potent as Sah’ta started to counter. In a Spinal Tap powerbomb attempt, Thor had punched JD right in between the eyes and the big man collapsed. Thor nearly secured the pin fall right there however Mohr’s leg was under the bottom rope.
Terra Skye: Thor’s having a good night alright and it’s showing. It all started last week against The Family and now Thor and his group of vagrants have cut a swathe of destruction over this roster.
Johnny Vegas: Oh, baby, you’re talking my language. I’m a huge fan of Big Match Thor and tonight he’s showing the world that he is to be taken serious.
Terra Skye: I didn’t say it was good. Thor’s just another long line of assholes trying to take advantage of this company. He’s a tool and so are you.
With the size disadvantage, Sah’ta had to pick his spots. JD Mohr was like a hurt animal and he had started to anger at Thor’s needling offense. He had reversed a whip and then plowed into Santa with a big shoulder tackle. Then he followed up with a mesmerizing delayed vertical suplex where Thor was helpless in the air for more than twenty seconds before being driven back into the hard mat. Unfortunately for JD, Thor kicked out after a two count. Bullrush kept fighting back and after a spear and vicious mudhole stomping, he racked his opponent and was about to drop Thor with the Onslaught but he got caught with three nasty elbows to the temple that busted him open!
Terra Skye: Oh there it is, there’s the blood! I don’t know how Bullrush is going to recover from that!
Using Bullrush’s momentum against him, Thor dropped the big man down into a sick looking reverse crucifix submission. The referee checks as the pressure tightens, forcing the cut on Mohr’s head to gush more and more blood. Faintly, Bullrush taps out against Thor’s leg. The Heretic’s Curse has secured Sah’ta Thor a shot at the Baltimore City Championship.
DING DING DING!!
Kelly Carmichael: Here is your winner via Submission, and new number one contender to the Carnage Wrestling Baltimore City Championship, Sah’ta Thor!
However, the victor doesn’t release the submission. Bullrush wore a crimson mask as Thor wrenched back further and further to inflict more pain. The referee in charge admonished and even tried to break the submission apart but no avail. Finally, five security guards rush into the ring and finally break the hold but not before Thor leveled his boot into Bullrush’s temple a few more times for good measure. He pushed away from the security and sauntered towards the camera.
Sah’ta Thor: Mac Bane, bear witness to your fate. Your gold, your blood, your life - will be mine.
He pushes past the camera man dismissively, head held high as now medical staff checks on the downed JD Mohr.
Terra Skye: That seemed like a promise but Mac Bane has been a top notch champion. Could end up being idle threats.
Johnny Vegas: Listen up, it's only a matter of time before Insidious holds all of the gold in this company and it starts with that hillbilly Texass lone ranger Mac Bane.
Terra Skye: Whatever you say, Johnny. There’s more Chaos on the other side of this.
Main Event:
Ken Davison Vs. Amber Ryan
Terra Skye: See? More Chaos coming right up!
Johnny Vegas: Finally, we fucking made it to the main event. Christ. Time for Amber to put Davison away and be done with it!
Terra Skye: I don't know, Davison seems awful sure of himself, even after losing to Kyra at Underground for the UV title. He might be a bit of an asshole, but he's persistent, and honest. I wouldn't be surprised if he could pull it out here tonight to get himself a World title shot.
Johnny Vegas: BAHAHAHAHAH!!!
Boy: Laughter is the medicine for the fat man!
Johnny Vegas: Excuse me?
Terra Skye: Anyway, it looks like.. Oh SHIT!
Amber Ryan wastes NO time, rushing at Davison with fists and elbows flying while Davison tries his best to cover up! The World champ pushes Davison to the corner and continues the barrage of anything she can throw at him, until the referee has to physically pull her off of him.
DING DING!!
Terra Skye: Christ! I knew Amber wanted to get her hands on Davison but she's really giving it to him here... Although if she loses by disqualification, Davison would get his match at We Are Relentless - So let's hope she remembers that as this match continues.
Johnny Vegas: Don't just HAND HIM A SHOT AMBER!
Terra Skye: I'm sure that wouldn't be her intention. But she does hate this man with a passion... Not to mention his dealings with Kyra, which I'm sure doesn't make her like him anymore than she already did.
Amber pulls away from the referee as Davison gets back to his feet, wiping a bit of blood off of his lip as he glances up at Amber Ryan... And grins. That grin is enough to piss Amber off and she rushes him again, but this time he steps out of the way and the world champ goes flying into the ring post! Amber Ryan falls to the apron and now Ken Davison is the one standing tall as he grins out at the crowd, who boo his very existence at this point. Ryan gets up to her knees on the apron, only for Davison to grab her by her hair and slam her face first into the turnbuckle - but instead of letting go, he does that as many times as he can before the referee gets to a five count.
Johnny Vegas: ASSHOLE!
Terra Skye: We already knew this.
He lets Amber go, but just long enough to get the referee off his back. He reaches out to grab her again, but is met with a stiff elbow to the nose courtesy of CW's World Champ that sends "Godly" staggering backwards into the center of the ring. Amber climbs back into the ring and follows up with another elbow to Davison's temple and a knee to the abdomen, doubling Davison over. While he's hunched over, she turns and runs for the ropes and on the return trip she baseball slides into his legs, sending him face first into the mat! Cover!
One!!
T-NO! Davison kicks out!
Johnny Vegas: God damnit!
Terra Skye: Oh come on, you didn't really expect that to be the end, did you?
Johnny Vegas: A man can hope!
Ryan rolls off of Davison, allowing him to roll onto his stomach as she climbs back up to her feet. She stomps on his hand, bringing him up onto his knees and then levels him once again with a modified yakuza kick, sending Davison down onto his back! Ryan drops down and begins raining punches into the face of Davison - who does his best to cover up, but she does catch him a few times. Somehow, Davison grabs the arms of Ryan and headbutts her - sending her backwards onto her ass in surprise!
Davison gets back to his knees just as Ryan does, and the two begin trading verbal barbs as they slowly get onto their feet.
Terra Skye: And now they're shit talking each other.
Johnny Vegas: Less talking, more killing!
Ryan clocks Davison with a closed fist, but Davison returns the favor once again, but as Amber moves to retaliate, Davison says something to her that the camera's don't quite pick up and Amber's face turns even redder with Anger, but before she can do anything, Davison drops down and rolls her up again!!
One!!
Two!!!
Davison pulls the tights as Amber struggles and the referee can't see it!
THREE!!!
DING DING DING!!
Kelly Carmichael: Your winner... KEN DAVISON!!!
Davison immediately rolls off of Ryan, who gets back to her feet just as Davison's feet his the floor on the outside of the ring. Amber screams at Davison as Davison backs away, up the ramp - shrugging his shoulders as the world champion continues to scream obscenities at him.
Terra Skye: Well I'll be damned.
Johnny Vegas: That son of a BITCH!
Terra Skye: Davison got exactly what he wanted..and whatever he said to her caused her to lose her focus just long enough for him to capitalize on it.
Boy: GRAVE DIGGERS!
Johnny Vegas: Oh Amber will be digging a grave... KEN DAVISON'S GRAVE!
Terra Skye: Well, there you have it folks.. Chaos 95 is officially in the books.. We'll see you all at Chaos 96 in two weeks!
CHAOS 95 CREDITS:
Preshow - Pizza Party - Barbie, Kris, Scott, Jim, Matt
Opening - Barbie
Match 1 - Hampton Vs. Mickey Vs. Leonhart - Oliver
Segment - Beyond The Belle - Mia/Elijah
Match 2 - Levi/Knox Vs. Winter/Matthews - Matt
Match 3 - Team Starfox Vs. The Family - Matt
Segment - Alea iacta est - Kris/Matt
Match 4 - Quinn Vs. Willis Vs. LRK - Matt
Segment - Catalina Cortes & Zed Hotley Avenging - Andrew/Scott
Match 5 - Jenova Vs. Mac Bane - Oliver
Match 6 - Catalina Cortes Vs. Trent Steel - Chuck
Segment - A talk among friends - Eli
Match 7 - Thor Vs. Mohr - Elijah
Match 8 - Ken Davison Vs. Amber Ryan - Barbie
Judges: Barbie, Matt (Sent in Votes)
Commentary: Barbie, Chuck, Matt, Elijah, Oliver