(The camera fades into The Hokkaido Kitayell with the view turning all around the arena to the number of people that are in attendance before we are brought back towards the signature commentators of Mark Stephens and Daniel Wilson sitting at ringside.)
Mark Stephens: Live from The Hokkaido Kitayell in Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Japan!… WE ARE STRONG STYLE WRESTLING! Tonight, we continue our journey through The Best In The World Series with the third round of B Block Matches with an impressive match that will leave the fans standing on their feet for what could happen!
Daniel Wilson: It’s definitely a match that piques the interest of any fan of Strong Style Wrestling with the number one contender to the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship fighting the one man that has been able to knock him off in the tournament! Belle Kingsley vs. Cassius Corleone in a match that could set the landscape of this entire tournament and it should be quite a match to behold!
Mark Stephens: Speaking of the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion, he also finds himself in the main event of the night against another member of Shoot Nation, as a matter of fact!
(The camera pans over towards the ring with the focus placed entirely upon Saya Takada as she stands within the center of the ring.)
Saya Takada: The following contest is scheduled for ONE FALL!!!
(“The Broken” by Fireball Ministry erupts from the speakers as Miles Taylor shuffles onto the stage with a grey hoodie pulled up over his head. He makes his way to the ring, sliding under the ropes and shaking his head as the crowd continues to boo him down.)
Saya Takada: Introducing first, from Kansas City, Missouri and weighing in at 221 pounds. He is “The Wonderkid”... MILES TAYLOR!!!
Mark Stephens: Good form has paid off for Miles Taylor with him looking ready to battle for Jr Heavyweight contendership against three other men at Event Horizon. He will no doubt be excited to bring another title to the Phantom Troupe but first we have another opportunity for him to show what he has got and build some momentum going forward.
(“Double Down” by Sky Hi starts to play as Rei Kagura struts out onto the stage. One particular fan jeers particularly loudly at her to which she replies “I have a boyfriend…” before making her way down the ramp.)
Saya Takada: And his opponent, Osaka, Japan and weighing in at 132 pounds… REI KAGURA!!!
Daniel Wilson: He still has got to work for it. The beautiful Rei Kagura will be fired up after her less than stellar debut. Im telling you, this might just be the biggest mixed singles event since Serena Williams vs the umpire.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephens: There’s the bell. Miles Taylor wastes no time before closing distance but his clothesline is ducked. Kagura slips past and rebounds off the ropes COMING BACK FOR THE THE HIP ATTACK! BUT MILES! MILES TAYLOR MANAGES TO ABSORB ALL OF THAT FORCE AND CATCHES REI KAGURA AROUND THE WAIST! HE SNAPS HER BACK FOR A GERMAN SUPLEX!!! Not done here. Miles Taylor rolls through, gathering Kagura up again. HE HITS A SECOND SNAP GERMAN SUPLEX! AND THE CYCLE REVOLVES AGAIN! MILES DRIVES REI ON THE BACK OF HER NECK FOR A THIRD TIME! KAGURA IS TAKING A SERIOUS BEATING!
Wilson: Miles turns Rei over and catches the leg. AND HERE HE IS, PULLING IT BACK AND SITTING DEEP FOR THE SINGLE LEG CRAB! Taylor is toying with this woman. He is using the simplest submission in the game. It seems effective, however, as Kagura looks to be in a lot of pain. She desperately tries to claw her way over to the ropes BUT TAYLOR LOOSENS THE HOLD TO DRAG HER BACK TO THE CENTRE! KAGURA BACK IN NO-MAN’S LAND! BUT SHE DRAGS MILES TAYLOR DOWN! SMALL PACKAGE! MILES’ SHOULDERS ARE DOWN!!!
Referee: ONE!... TWO!...
Stephens: Kickout by Miles Taylor but Rei Kagura very nearly stole this one from under his nose there. You can tell that has only angered him as he starts to push back up off the canvas but Kagura gets the back. She tries to smother him with the rear chinlock but Taylor just keeps rising to his feet. A SHARP BACK ELBOW IS DUG INTO THE RIBS OF KAGURA! THERE’S THE SECOND! REI KAGURA IS BEING LIFTED UP SLIGHTLY OFF THE CANVAS WITH EVERY BACK ELBOW AS TAYLOR FORCES HER TO LOOSEN HER GRIP! SNAPMARE TAKEDOWN FROM MILES TAYLOR. NOW HE CATCHES THE BACK… LAST BREATH! THE LAST BREATH!!! IT’S CINCHED IN!
Wilson: NOT SO FAST! KAGURA JUST ABOUT KEEPS HER CHIN DOWN TO PREVENT MILES TAYLOR FROM APPLYING THE COLOURFULLY NAMED REAR NAKED CHOKE! HE’S STARTING TO WORK HIS WAY UNDERNEATH IT THOUGH, SO SHE HAS GOT TO ACT FAST TO STOP THIS! KAGURA POWERS TO HER FEET WITH ALL 221 POUNDS OF MILES TAYLOR WEIGHING ON HER BACK! IT’S A CLEAR STRUGGLE BUT SHE REMAINS DETERMINED! KAGURA BACKPEDALS INTO THE CORNER TO FORCE TAYLOR TO RELEASE THE HOLD! KNIFE EDGED CHOP!!! KAGURA PUNISHES TAYLOR FOR LAYING HIS HANDS ON HER!
Stephens: Kagura backs off a few steps, looking for a run up. REI CHARGES IN - BUT MILES TAYLOR INTERCEPTS WITH A STIFF DISCUS FOREARM!!! THE TIMING WAS PERFECT! KAGURA RAN RIGHT INTO THAT ONE! THAT HAS ROCKED HER! REI KAGURA IS LEFT ON UNSTEADY LEGS. SHE STAGGERS BACK A FEW STEPS BEFORE FINALLY DROPPING TO HER KNEES! HERE’S MILES… KANSAS CITY KILLSHOT!!! HE KICKS KAGURA RIGHT IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD AND SHE IS OUT COLD!!! MILES TAYLOR HOOKS THE LEG!
Referee: ONE!... TWO!... THREE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“The Broken” by Fireball Ministry hits the speakers as Miles Taylor has his hand raised over the laid out Rei Kagura. He yanks his hand back from the official to flip off the jeering crowd before sliding out of the ring and marching up the ramp.
Saya Takada: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner by way of pinfall… MILES TAYLOR!!!
Wilson: Not again...
Stephens: Miles Taylor leaves Rei Kagura concussed after another dominant performance. There might be a target on his head come Event Horizon because he is sure staking a claim to be the frontrunner in that match.
Wilson:As much as I am aggrieved for Rei’s face after that match, I can’t help but be impressed by Miles in his current form. Phantom Troupe picked up a real gem here. Will he be set in gold? Eh I dunno. But I’m going to enjoy watching him hurt people to find out.
(The camera pans backstage into the office of Jacob Senn, beating the fax machine that was making a grinding noise that could be confused with a beast, as he rubbed his forehead in frustration. Suddenly, he was interrupted with the sight of the camera as he turns to notice it as his eyes roll before he falls back into his seat.)
Jacob Senn: Of course, now would be the time that you come into my office to make this announcement. The world watched as one of the members of our roster in Vanessa Santiago was violently assaulted by the woman who has now decided to go by the name of Jessykah Schwarz. I have spoken with her and after acknowledging what she had done was not the best avenue of making an impact, she has decided that she would provide an apology for her actions towards not only the Strong Style Wrestling fanbase, but to Vanessa Santiago herself.
(Jacob Senn suddenly reveals a quite sinister smile on his face as he starts to rub his hands together.)
Jacob Senn: However, Vanessa Santiago wasn’t as receptive towards the apology that the fans might have been. The fire of The Cuban General has been brought out to where she doesn’t just want an apology from the woman that attacked her, she wants retribution. Being the benevolent benefactor and Chairman of this fine promotion that we all benefit from, I’ve decided to make this interesting for the audience that comes in. After a discussion with Vanessa Santiago over the past week, it has been stated that her return to action shall be at the great event that we know as Event Horizon. At Event Horizon, both of these ladies will compete to resolve this issue and with that, there might come an opportunity around the corner for the person that walks out with their hand held high. I love a good fight that people can rally behind and something tells me that this match… it has that potential.
(The camera pans over towards the ring with the focus placed entirely upon Saya Takada as she stands within the center of the ring.)
(Jacob Senn stands back up and waves for the cameraman to be directed away from his office as he returns over towards the fax machine to try and fix it to the best of his capabilities.)
Saya Takada: The following contest is a Best In The World Series B Block match.
(“The Wreckoning” by Nonpoint hits the speakers as Scott Oasis enters the stage. He shadow boxes for a few moments before turning down the ramp and bopping to the ring like the wigga he has been since discovering The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in the 90s.)
Saya Takada: Introducing first, from Baltimore, Maryland and weighing in at 270 pounds. He is “The Gatekeeper”... SCOTT OASIS!!!
Stephens: None so far have passed The Gatekeeper Scott Oasis as he battens down the hatches and prepares to make his mark amongst the very best in the world. Against April Song and Belle Kingsley he enjoyed a strength and size differential which was simply too huge to overcome as he powers away amongst the front runners in Block B. Yet, tonight is a test which might need something more to pass, can he keep the gates shut tonight?
(“Du Hast” by Rammstein erupts from the soundsystem as Falke Halstenberg walks out twirling his mustache. Sneering down his nose at the fans gathered before him, he shouts expletives in German as he makes his way down to the ring.)
Saya Takada: And his opponent, from Hamburg, Germany and weighing in at 235 pounds. He is “The Ring Mastermind”... FALKE HALSTENBERG!!!
Wilson: Scott is still by far the bigger more explosive guy here but Falke is a mass slow twitch endurance and grappling mastery. Scott will have to be on his toes tonight because Falke has all the means to cause problems here.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephens: Both athletes come together to lock up in the centre of the ring. Halstenberg very quickly succeeds in getting both underhooks and from this advantageous position starts to slowly leverage Scott Oasis back. Falke backs Scott right up against the ropes and starts to pepper him with short strikes in the clinch. That seasoning is too spicy for Scott Oasis BUT HE FIGHTS BACK WITH A SNAP HEADBUTT! FALKE DROPS DOWN TO A KNEE! OASIS TAKES CONTROL, HAMMERING AWAY AT HIM WITH SOME CLUBBING FOREARMS BEFORE WHIPPING HIM ACROSS THE RING! Oasis is waiting as Falke rebounds back…
Wilson: BUT HALSTENBERG HITS THE HIGH ANGLE DROPKICK! OASIS IS KNOCKED THROUGH THE ROPES AND DROPS FOUR FEET ALMOST ONTO THE BACK OF HIS NECK AT RINGSIDE! Halstenberg senses time is of the essence. He climbs up to the top rope… DIVING MOONSAULT! SCOTT OASIS ALMOST LOOKED LIKE CATCHING HIM BUT HE FALLS BACK INTO THE GUARDRAIL! HALSTENBERG IS LAUNCHED INTO THE SEATS BEHIND HIM AS OASIS COLLAPSES ONTO HIS HANDS AND KNEES!
Referee: ONE!... TWO!... THREE!... FOUR!...
Stephens: An infuriated Falke Halstenberg rises to his feet first. AND HE PICKS UP A CHAIR! FALKE HALSTENBERG IS ABOUT TO LOSE HIS COOL HERE BUT THE YOUNG BOYS CROWD AROUND HIM AND TRY TO TALK HIM DOWN… SPEAR!!! SCOTT OASIS A JUST PLOWED THROUGH HALSTENBERG AND JUST KEEPS RAINING VICIOUS HAMMERFISTS DOWN UPON HIM!
Referee: FIVE!... SIX!... SEVEN!... EIGHT!...
Wilson: Falke pulls guard AND LOOKS TO SUBMIT OASIS WITH A GUILLOTINE FROM THE BOTTOM! HE HAS THE FULL BODY SCISSORS IN TIGHT AS SCOTT FIGHTS HIS WAY TO A VERTICAL BASE AND STARTS POUNDING AWAY WITH STRIKES TO FALKE’S BACK TO FIND SOME SEPARATION! AND THERE IT IS!!! SCOTT OASIS BREAKS FREE AND HITS A FALCON ARROW ON THE COLLAPSED GUARD RAIL!
Referee: NINE!... TEN!... ELEVEN!... TWELVE!
Stephens: A bloodthirsty Scott Oasis pulls Halstenberg in but hesitates as he realises the advanced count. FALKE BURSTS BACK INTO LIFE! HE DRIVES OASIS SPINE FIRST INTO THE RINGPOST BEFORE CATCHING HIM RIGHT UNDER THE JAW WITH A GERMAN UPPERCUT!!
Referee: THIRTEEN!... FOURTEEN!… FIFTEEN!...
Wilson: OASIS FIRES BACK WITH A PUNCH OF HIS OWN! BOTH MEN START LAYING INTO EACH OTHER BUT SCOTT DUCKS A STRIKE AND FINDS THE REAR WAISTLOCK! GERMAN SUPLEX CONNECTS!!!
Referee: SIXTEEN!... SEVENTEEN!...
Stephens: FALKE ROLLS STRAIGHT BACK TO HIS FEET BEHIND SCOTT! HE TAKES THE BACK AND - NO WAY! FALKE DEADLIFTS ALL 270 POUNDS OF OASIS! VERY GERMAN SUPLEX!!!
Referee: EIGHTEEN!... NINETEEN!...
Wilson: NOT LIKE THIS…
Referee: TWENTY!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(As the bell rings Scott Oasis and Falke Halstenberg are still on the floor trading blows with each other at ringside. The young boys struggle to pull them apart until Oasis shoves them off him. He turns and storms away on his own leaving Falke behind calling him an “arschgeige” [lit. Arse-violin].)
Saya Takada: Ladies and gentlemen, this match has been ruled A DRAW via double count out.
Wilson: What does he mean “a draw”? Nobody here is paying to watch a double count out.
Stephens: Daniel… Draw as in tie.
Wilson: Whatever. I think it is a travesty that these two are getting a point each without even fighting to a conclusion but that is how the cookie crumbles. Congratulations to Scott Oasis for keeping the gate shut, keeping his unbeaten streak and preventing Falke from passing in the least impressive manner possible. Don’t lose, even if you don’t win. Just tie it.
Stephens: That is kinda harsh. But whatever the case these athletes sure wanted to hurt each other. It is just such a shame they couldn’t keep their eyes on the clock.
(The camera cuts to a backstage dressing room where Sakura Corleone is sat hunched with a distressed and moping demeanor. Cassius Corleone is kneeling in front of her with his forehead pressed against hers, just trying to console her with eskimo kisses.)
Sakura: This stinks.
Cassius: Don’t say that my lickle cherry blossom. Don’t you know how much it stabs at my heart to see you in this kind of state?
Sakura: I am sorry, my love, but it is true. Everything about these past painful weeks stinks. It’s… It’s… It’s all…
Cassius: Don’t say it.
Sakura: It’s poop.
Cassius: EGAD!!!
Sakura: Everything right now is just one big steaming pile of crap. You know it and I know it. First the Phantom Poop steal OUR championships. Then instead of giving us the rematch we deserve, that big stupid poo-poo head BASTARD Jacob Senn tears us apart. And even once we finally DO get our rematch, it’s a three way. Why is everything so unfair?
Cassius: I understand, my darling bud. I But it’s all going to be alright again soon.
Sakura: Do you really understand, Cassius?
Cassius: What do you mean? I-
Sakura: This entire experience has burned a hole into my heart that only you can fill. It hurts so much, Cassius. I feel lost without you. I don’t know how long I can go on. Three times in a row, worthless scum has beaten me in this stupid, meaningless Best In The World Series. And do you know the worst thing? I don’t care. I just don’t care anymore. Nothing has any meaning unless you are right here beside me and those times are becoming fewer and farther between these days now we are in separate blocks. I mean, even tonight. You should be preparing for your match right now but you have had to put all of that on hold just so you can sneak off and spend time with me. I AM YOUR WIFE! Not some $2 street slut. I want to be with you all the time.
Cassius: But sugarpea… You ARE always with me. Right here.
(Cassius points at the right side of his chest.)
Sakura: The heart is on the left, you know.
Cassius: That doesn’t matter. Nothing has any meaning, right? Just you and I. The One True Pairing. The One True Exception. And THAT is why we are going to get everything back. Near or far, we are never apart. Remember that.
Sakura: Ok…
Cassius: I mean it. Each and every win I pick up in this tournament, it isn’t about pride. It ain't about the Puroresu Heavyweight Championship. It’s not even about being the best in the world because I only know that I am the LUCKIEST man in the world when I am with you.
Sakura: D'aww. You’re so sweet.
Cassius: Not as sweet as you, my Cherry Blossom. And I promise, nothing will ever be as sweet as the moment that we finally get our revenge and TEAR LIMB FROM LIMB THOSE USELESS, DISGUSTING “TAG TEAMS” THAT STAND IN OUR WAY!
Sakura: Stupid Phantom Poop. Stupid… I can’t even remember who the other team are.
Cassius: Exactly. They are nobody. They are nothing. The Phantom Poop barely made a name for themselves by stealing our belts. But when we send them crashing right back down to earth from the ladder, through another ladder, onto a third ladder, shattering their bones in the process, then everything will be in it’s right place. The entire world will know that there is no gold in SSW that is as prestigious or valuable as our wedding bands.
(The two lovers share a warm smile, then kiss.)
Cassius: So… How about you help me prepare for my match tonight?
Sakura: You need help to prepare for Belle Kingsley?
(After a period of silence, both burst out into hysterical laughter. Sakura can’t breathe. Cassius is slapping his thigh.)
Cassius: Obviously not. I need you though.
Sakura: Well… I can’t say no to that.
(They peck each other again before standing up and walking out of the room holding hands.)
(The camera pans over towards the ring with the focus placed entirely upon Saya Takada as she stands within the center of the ring.)
Saya Takada: The following contest is scheduled for one fall… AND IS A BEST IN THE WORLD SERIES B BLOCK MATCH!!!
(“Sugar” by System of a Down plays on the speakers with the crowd giving a mixed reaction towards the arrival of Damien Walker. He looks out with a cold stare upon his face, rolling his neck as he bounces up and down, before he marches down the ramp to make his way towards the ring.)
Saya Takada: Introducing first, he is from Defiance, Ohio… weighing in at 209 pounds… representing Ronin… “THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR”... DAAMMMIIIEEEENNNNN WAALLLKKKEEEERRRRR!!!
Mark Stephens: Damien Walker has yet to be able to score a victory in this tournament with losses tallying up, but this could be the moment that makes it where his dream of being in the headline match at Wrestle Spirit for the biggest prize of his industry! However, he shall be placed up against one of his fellow Ronin members!
Daniel Wilson: That’s true, but both of these fighters are a member of Ronin, which has become known as the lone wolf faction. Every fighter in the faction has joined to have people behind them, but when things turned into a fight, they look out for one another! The question tonight is which one of these two will be walking out with points to their standing!
(“Arashi No Saxophone 3” by The King of Fighters ‘97 blasts from the speakers with April Song stepping out onto the stage with a smile on her face, looking towards her opponent that she sees in the ring, as he struts down the ramp to make her way to the ring.)
Saya Takada: Introducing his opponent, she is from Colorado Springs, Colorado… she weighed in tonight at 120 pounds… representing Ronin… “THE PROFESSIONAL”... APPRRRIIIILLLLL SOONNNGGGGG!!!
Mark Stephens: Another fighter that has been unable to attain a victory in this tournament, April Song comes into this match with more determination that I have seen from her in a while. With a match scheduled between her and Aria Jaxon at Event Horizon, she definitely has a lot to prove in this match tonight to show if she’s ready for the challenge at the event.
Daniel Wilson: I don’t know if going up against an opponent like Damien Walker will be enough to put rest to the doubt about her chances against the former SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion at Event Horizon, but I’ll give her this. She could definitely show that she might have that fire that has made her world-renown to many and we can see what she has to offer here tonight!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Mark Stephens: The bell has been rung to signal the start of this match with Damien Walker and April Song both sharing a handshake between one another to signify the respect that is shared between both Ronin members. They separate from each other and walk around the ring with Damien rushing to lock horns with April Song for the clench BUT SONG QUICKLY GRABS HIM BY THE ARM AND TWISTS IT AROUND BEFORE DROPPING HIM WITH THE WIDOWMAKER! THE INVERTED STOMP FACEBREAKER HAS CONNECTED WITH DAMIEN FLYING BACK FROM THE IMPACT! This match has already started off with a resounding bang with April firing the first massive shot into Walker!
Daniel Wilson: From the looks of things, it could be the very last shot with Damien Walker barely able to keep his footing, as he stands stunned from the Widowmaker before he turns back towards April Song! April lands a knee strike to the face of Damien before hooking him by his neck RIGHT BEFORE SHE HOISTS HIM UP IN THE AIR FOR WHAT SEEMS TO BE A SWAN SONG! THE SMALL PACKAGE DRIVER DROPS DAMIEN WALKER ON HIS HEAD FROM THE IMPACT! THIS COULD BE IT! APRIL FLOATS OVER AND ROLLS DAMIEN UP FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT AS HE LOOKS TO PUT HER AWAY!
Referee: ONNNEEE!!!... TWWWOOO!!!... THHHRRREEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Arashi No Saxophone 3” by The King of Fighters ‘97 plays in the background with April Song standing up in pride as the referee holds her hand up in the air.)
Saya Takada: Here is your winner… APPRRRIIIILLLLL SOONNNGGGGG!!!
Mark Stephens: APRIL SONG HAS DONE IT! She has broken her streak of losses that has plagued her over the weeks and has finally earned herself two points to make her way through the tournament! What a feel-good moment tonight as she has finally made her moment and it might have been the determination to prove that she will defeat Aria Jaxon at Event Horizon!
Daniel Wilson: Yeah, but at the expense of a man that hasn’t been able to defeat anyone in his path through The Best In The World Series, sadly. Damien Walker falls with a 0-3 record and with that, he is in dire straits of being able to make his way to Wrestle Spirit for the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship. Hopefully, the fortune of The Man Without Fear will be able to turn around.
(April Song walks over towards the ropes and exits the ring, looking around the arena with a smile on her face, as she makes her way over towards the stage. Damien Walker sits up in the middle of the ring with disappointment on her eyes where he holds his chin from what he had endured as the show cuts to commercial break.)
(COMMERCIAL BREAK -- )
(The show returns from commercial break as “Make Me Feel” by Janelle Monáe begins to pecho from the soundsystem as André swaggers out onto the stage with the SSW Jr Heavyweight Championship wrapped around his waist. He comes down the ramp shuffling and and rolling his shoulders to the music as he interacts with the fans on his way past. He slides into the ring where he stands in a model-esque pose in the center as a young boy hands him a microphone. The crowd continues to chant “ANDRÉ!… VIR!… GO!” over and over while André soaks it in.)
André Virgo: That’s right. André!... Vir!… Go!… Mine is the name that is on everybody’s lips. I am the man that everybody can’t get off their minds. I have a confession. Like a thief in the night, the Stolen Breath came and has taken so many pretty things. The Breath stole away with the SSW Jr Heavyweight Championship. The Beath stole away with leadership, right at the top of the Tres Comas Club. I dare say that I have even taken your breaths away. I’ve stolen your breaths. I have stolen your HEARTS, honeys. That is right. I am a dirty thief. I am no good. But there are worse things, right? You all agree, right? You could all do alot worse than André Virgo. And if you are too breathless right now to really understand what I am on about, let me tell you my grandma used to say a couple of things which have stuck with me. First, she used to tell me “André, you smell like a whore’s handbag”. I said, “Granny, you smell like hospital feet. What we gonna do?” And the other thing she used to say was that “liars are worse than thieves”. That there is the difference between André Virgo and every other person who has ever wanted this Jr Heavyweight Championship. The Stolen Breath takes whatever he wants. I steal, but you know that it’s coming. I don’t tell no lies. I do exactly what I say I am going to do. Unfortunately, not everybody is like that. Some people make promises they can’t keep. There are a lot of liars out there who are going to claim that somebody or other is gonna just come along and snatch everything that I have worked for from right out of my hands. But here is the truth. It ain’t happening, boys and girls. You can’t honestly believe there is anyone in SSW who can steal this title from me. I mean, who you got? The Apparition?... Success be ghosting that boy hard. Aria Jaxon?... Calm down, I’m the only black queen around here. Or I know… I need to address the big lie going around right now, don’t I? There has been talk that Milky Tiddies thinks that he can steal my glow but I know him well enough to honestly say that he is nothing more than a bad liar. Liars are worse than thieves Milky Tiddies. And that means I am better than you. I am going to kick your unseasoned candy ass from pillar to post and ONCE AGAIN steal the spotlight for myself. You already know it. The name that they will all be screaming when everything is said and done is…
(André raises the microphone and the crowd roars back “ANDRÉ!... VIR!... GO!...”. He drops the microphone and starts to briskly strut out of the arena as “Make Me Feel” plays him out… only for clapping to be heard on the titantron to interrupt him.)
???: Bravo, bravo… The hero of the people has given such a riveting speech.
(The camera turns around towards the titantron with a smiling Miltiades wearing a black suit. He continues to laugh a bit after that comment before leaning back into his seat.)
Miltiades: I believe that you have gained the belief of everyone in this house that you’re the one that will actually leave Event Horizon with the SSW Junior Heavyweight Championship around your waist. It’s adorable that you have that sense of confidence that you find that night to be the conquest that you have been searching for, to see the crowd latched upon you and every moment that you have had, but none that matters in the grand scheme of what will happen. This match… it isn’t only about The Stolen Breath that has taken over the world. This match is about the future of Tres Comas Club and what will André Virgo do with Tres Comas Club? Will he make us a troupe that will follow you around throughout the entire world to be at your whim? This club deserves to have a leader that has the mind to think about what is best for them and what is the best for this club… it is you no longer being involved in it. As leader, as champion, as a member, you should be ousted from the Tres Comas Club at the earliest convenience. I might not be able to remove you from Tres Comas Club, but I will remove you as the leader and champion to represent this faction by claiming the golden crown that I shall wear with pride. When your downfall is brought before the world at Event Horizon, it shall be the night where my coronation shall take place and I am pronounced not just the emperor of Tres Comas Club… but the emperor of this entire company. Enjoy these fleeting moments, André.
(Miltiades laughs at André before the video cuts, André looking around the ring nodding his head, clutching at his SSW Junior Heavyweight Championship before walking backstage. Once the ring has been cleared out, the camera turns over towards Saya Takada in the middle of the ring.)
Saya Takada: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!!!
(“Charisma” by W.A.S.P. blasts from the speakers with Christopher Sabertooth walking out towards the ring with a smile on his face, followed behind him is the main investor of Tres Comas Club in Jaywalker, as both men walk down the ramp to make their way to the ring.)
Saya Takada: Introducing first, he is from Aberdeen, Washington… weighing in at 210 pounds… accompanied to the ring by Jaywalker… representing Tres Comas Club… “HAVOC”... CHHRRRIIISSSTTTOOOPPPHHHEEEERRRRR SAABBBEEERRRTTTOOOOOOTTTTHHHHH!!!
Mark Stephens: The chosen prodigy of the Tres Comas Club has made his arrival with the man that has decided to be a mentor for him to follow through his footsteps as a member of Tres Comas Club. However, in this war that has escalated between him and Matthew, Sabertooth can prove himself to be worthy of the tutelage that he has been placed under.
Daniel Wilson: He has been entirely what he has been advertised and tonight, in a match to showcase what he can do in that ring, he proves it in front of the eyes of the world that he is more than prepared for the challenge ahead. In my opinion, I’m more than positive that he is.
(“Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica echoes throughout the arena with Jessykah Schwarz walking out towards the ring in a black attire. She spreads her arms out to taunt before throwing a few punches as she walks down the ramp to meet her opponent.)
Saya Takada: Introducing his opponent, she is from Germantown, Illinois… she weighed in tonight at 135 pounds… representing Ronin… “THE BLACK SWAN”... JEESSSSSSYYYKKKAAAAHHHHH SCCHHHWWWAAARRRRZZZZZ!!!
Daniel Wilson: Jessykah Schwarz has found some new attitude ever since her venture over towards America in Omega Wrestling Alliance. A different woman has been born with The Black Swan that looks to take flight in this match tonight, but I don’t know how much I love the attitude that she has been exuding.
Mark Stephens: You just don’t like her because she’s trying to make things right and after what happens, she regrets what she did to Vanessa Santiago last week. However, tonight she hopes to make sure that she leaves a lasting impact with a victory in this match!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Mark Stephens: The bell has rung for this match to start off with Jessykah Schwarz and Christopher Sabertooth looking to start with a clench between the two, as Jessykah Schwarz spins around HOOKING SABERTOOTH FROM BEHIND FOR THE GERMAN SUPLEX! ONE-LEGGED BACKSTABBER! SABERTOOTH FLIPPED BACK AND LANDED HER ONTO HIS KNEE WITH THE BACKSTABBER BEFORE HE ROLLS UP TO HIS FEET! Sabertooth stands up and walks over towards the fallen Schwarz STOMPING HER IN THE SPINE BEFORE LIFTING HER UP TO HER FEET! He hooks her by her head and lifts her up in the air DROPPING HER WITH THE END OF HEARTACHE! RELEASE SUPLEX DROPPED INTO A DOUBLE KNEE BACKBREAKER FROM SABERTOOTH ONTO SCHWARZ! SABERTOOTH ROLLS HIM ONTO HIS BACK FOR THE PIN!
Referee: ONNNEEE!!!... TWWWOOO!!!... THHHRRREEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Charisma” by W.A.S.P. plays in the background with Christopher Sabertooth stands up and has his hand raised by the referee, but Jaywalker enters the ring with a steel chair in hand, shoving it into the chest of Christopher Sabertooth as he points down towards Jessykah Schwarz.)
Daniel Wilson: Jaywalker has entered the ring and handed a steel chair towards Christopher Sabertooth and ordered him to take out Jessykah Schwarz! Christopher starts to contemplate on the option… AND HE STRIKES WITH THE STEEL CHAIR ONTO HER SPINE! CHRISTOPHER IS SLAMMING INTO HIM WITH THE STEEL CHAIR VICIOUS WITH EACH STRIKE CRACKLING ACROSS THE ARENA! Christopher Sabertooth is leaving a message to the man that has made a target out of him in Matthew before BEFORE HE FINALLY LIFTS HER UP BEFORE WEDGING THE CHAIR ONTO HER HEAD! WHAT IS HE DOING?
Mark Stephens: Jessykah Schwarz is groggy from the abuse that she is endured BUT CHRISTOPHER RUSHES IN AND LANDS A BROKEN TOOTH INTO THE STEEL CHAIR THAT FOLDS INTO HER FACE! Jessykah Schwarz collapses to the floor with Christopher Sabertooth calling for the microphone, Jaywalker snatches it away from Saya before handing it to him, as he holds into his hand.
Christopher Sabertooth: Vanessa Santiago, you don’t have to worry about this poor excuse of a wrestler and don’t have to make your grandiose return at Event Horizon. I am the GREATEST wrestler than has ever stepped into this pathetic country and what you have seen against this woman, it is evidence of that. However, this is not just to add onto the legitimacy of my claim to being the best of this company. This is to send a message to the man that has continued to be a thorn in my side for the past few weeks… Matthew. This runt of the litter that has hidden behind his neo-noir 80’s future code to try and intimidate me, the child that has decided to act by assaulting me from behind at each and every turn that he has, and for what? Some code of honor that doesn’t allow him to agree with what I have been doing in this business? I don’t care what he or anyone in this business has for an opinion on what I or Tres Comas Club has done in this business! With Tres Comas Club’s investment into me, with the knowledge of Jaywalker to guide me on my path, I will be a future champion of this business and show the world what talent lies within me. However, we must remedy this issue that has been born of your actions at Event Horizon, Matthew. The attack that sparked this war between us has led to this climatic ending and this, it is to show you exactly the man that you will face. I showed how quickly that I can put a person down for the pin attempt, but this viciousness that I have delivered unto this young woman… this is the fate that awaits you. So when Event Horizon comes and you’re forced to stare into my eyes, you will know that your debt that you have made against Christopher Sabertooth, it will be paid in full.
(Christopher Sabertooth looks down and spikes the microphone off the head of Jessykah Schwarz right before Jaywalker holds his hand high in the air with a smile upon his face. Christopher Sabertooth exits the ring with Jaywalker at his side while they make their way backstage.)
(The camera turns backstage to a small conference room where the majority of Shoot Nation is assembled. There is a wrap on the door as Jaydayne Pendragon steps into the room.)
Jaydayne Pendragon: Ah good, everybody is already here.
Vanessa Santiago: Fashionably late, I see.
Steven Cassidy: Talk about it… What is this even about?
Jaydayne Pendragon: Right, sorry about that. Well as you know there is one spot left in the Jr Heavyweight contendership fatal four way taking place at Event Horizon. Jacob’s given me the opportunity to put forward a representative from Shoot Nation and I wanted to make sure that we are all on the same page about this.
Belle Kingsley: Well there’s only a few of us who are free, right?
Jaydayne Pendragon: Right, I’m happy to see that most of us have got something lined up. Me and you still have our title match, Belle. Good luck. Steven and Shinati have a chance to bring the tag titles home so I won’t distract you two with anything else.
Masanori Kawada: I’m sure I’ll have more in the tank after delivering justice to that Phantom Troupe dog, Halstenberg, but I’ve already made my decision to not go back to the Jrs. I entrust it to the room.
Vanessa Santiago: Ok so who does that leave that leave? Me, App and… Senza?
Senza Fàccia: About that, I have ruptured mon trou du cul in a training accident and les médecins have not cleared moi for compétition, mes amies.
Shinati Mizarki: And then there was two.
Vanessa Santiago: You are being real quiet there, App.
The Apparition: Right. Sorry, I was just playing through my head how to say this. I understand that I have had a couple of chances now to represent Shoot Nation and have come up short. I couldn’t do it against Sȃngkȃt. I couldn’t help us get those Freebird tag Team Championships.
Belle Kingsley: That wasn’t your fault…
The Apparition: No Belle, I have to shoulder my responsibility there. But I have little to regret knowing there are strong guys like Steven and Shinati ready to try where I failed. What I’m trying to say is… I know that it is too much to ask for a second or, I suppose, a third chance here but I don’t know how much time I have left in the ring at this age and something selfish inside of me still can’t turn down any opportunity to finally prove myself and earn the accolades that I have fought for for so long. I know Vanessa is more than good enough of being worthy of this opportunity too and she hasn’t had the chances that I have been given, so I am only glad that the room will decide whether to check my ego.
Vanessa Santiago: Ok. We get it, you want the match. App, don’t act so apologetic about this. You have been great these past weeks staying unbeaten in the Best In The World Series while I’ve been sitting on the sidelines. You deserve this.
The Apparition: Vanessa…
Jaydayne Pendragon: It’s not so simple though, is it?
(The Apparition smiles knowingly.)
The Apparition: You caught me. I haven’t forgotten the promise you made, Jaydayne. Anyone who beats you in the Best In The World Series is due a Puroresu Heavyweight Championship opportunity right? Our match is later tonight and it’s only right that I state my intentions. Cassius might have turned your offer down but I won’t. If I defeat you I WILL be coming to take that belt. What I will say is that I won’t get myself involved with the match you and Belle have at Event Horizon. If chosen, I have enough respect for you to push all other distractions aside and give it my all to claim the SSW Junior Heavyweight Championship. But know that sooner or later the “Junior” Heavyweight belt won’t be enough.
Jaydayne Pendragon: Understood. Vanessa, anything to say.
Vanessa Santiago: I’m not ready to get back in the ring yet. App can have his cake and eat it.
Jaydayne Pendragon: Everyone happy with this?
(Affirmative mumbles all around.)
The Apparition: Thank you, everyone.
Jaydayne Pendragon: In that case we are all done here. Get back to your lives, I’ll let Senn know our decision.
(Everyone starts to file out of the door. The Apparition follows last but Jaydayne stops him with a hand on his shoulder.)
Jaydayne Pendragon: Good luck.
The Apparition: For which match?
Jaydayne Pendragon: I haven’t decided.
(They both quietly chuckle towards one another as they finally leave.)
(The camera pans over towards the ring with the focus placed entirely upon Saya Takada as she stands within the center of the ring.)
Saya Takada: The following contest is scheduled for one fall AND IS A BEST IN THE WORLD SERIES B BLOCK MATCH!!!
(“Party Girl” by McFly begins to play to a huge pop from the crowd. Belle Kingsley skips out from behind the curtain with a spring in her step as she smiles and waves at her adoring fans. She high fives front row fans along the length of the ramp as she descends toward the ring where she runs up the steps and enters before climbing the turnbuckle and throwing her hands up in the air.)
Saya Takada: Introducing first, hailing from Cardiff, Wales and weighing in at 120 pounds. She is “The Belle of The Ball”... BELLE KINGSLEY!!!
Mark Stephens: It has been a slow start to this competition for Kingsley as steps into the ring tonight with two tough losses out of two hanging over her head. She has been really eager to prove herself worthy of greater things but thus far it seems has fallen short. Even so… Even knowing that tonight’s match is likely a must win if she is to make any significant impact this tournament, Belle is really looking fired up and confident as ever.
Daniel Wilson: Look, we have been here before. Belle always seems to be on the cusp of something great but never quite cuts the mustard. SHe’s the hype train that never left the station. She is a perennial nearly-woman who only succeeds in getting all of her stupid fans hopes up while everyone else with half a brain enjoys the short-odds on offer at the bookmakers. I hope everybody at home takes this as one last warning as they decide who they put their money on.
(“Cold Hard Cash” by contRoVersy rumbles throughout the arena as Cassius Corleone enters the stage in an all gold, floor length, hooded jacket and designer shades. He marches down the ramp, barely registering the hostility of the crowd before entering the ring. There he spins to flaunt his expensive attire before removing the shades and aggressively staring down Belle Kingsley.)
Saya Takada: And her opponent, from Los Angeles, California and weighing in at 220 pounds. He is “The Golden God”... CASSIUS “CASH” CORLEONE!!!
Wilson: Here are the facts, Mark Stephens. Fact: the One True Pairing has humiliated Belle Kingsley and her Shoot Naysh BFFs in the tag team division. Fact: Cash holds a victory over the Puroresu Heavyweight Champion himself, Jaydayne Pendragon, making Cash the rightful Lineal Champion and the single biggest scalp in SSW whether he has a belt around his waist or not. Fact: The latest betting lines have have Cash up something like -1400 even allowing the fans’ bizarre favouritism of Kingsley skewing the value. Belle Kingsley is quite simply outclassed here. Under the regulations of some US state athletics commissions this match might not even be allowed to go ahead for Belle Kingsley’s own safety and wellbeing.
Stephens: That is a little melodramatic. Belle might not always achieve the results she has longed for but she has ALWAYS looked like she belongs here in an SSW ring. There is no question that Cash is the favourite here but I have seen crazier underdog victories and by the sounds of it every single person in this arena apart from you is sure that Belle Kingsley is going to give Cassius a fight tonight. Just you watch.
Wilson: You are the person the betting shops were invented to con.
(DING! DING! DING!)
Stephens: BELLE IS QUICK OFF THE MARK WITH THE DROPKICK! Both competitors race to their feet. ANOTHER DROPKICK drops Cassius and he is taking a little longer this time around. Kingsley hits the ropes. CASSIUS scoops her up. Tilt-a-whirl...AND BELLE GETS THE HEADSCISSORS! BELLE KINGSLEY SWINGS FROM AROUND CASSIUS’ NECK LIKE A COUNTERWEIGHT AND LAUNCHES HIM THROUGH THE ROPES! CASSIUS CORLEONE TAKES A PAINFUL LOOKING TUMBLE OUT TO RINGSIDE! BELLE KINGSLEY FOLLOWS HIM OUT ONTO THE APRON...RUNNING ENZUIGIRI!!! BELLE KINGSLEY WIPES CASSIUS OUT WITH THE ENZUIGIRI OFF THE APRON! I DON’T THINK ANYONE PREDICTED THIS MATCH STARTING QUITE LIKE THIS!
Referee: ONE!... TWO!... THREE!... FOUR!...
Wilson: Listen, Cash is just feeling her out… That’s all.
Stephens: I’m not sure he is feeling much right now with the way his head is spinning. Belle drags Cassius back up to his feet and rolls him into the ring. Belle runs up the ring steps with a sense of urgency AND QUICKLY CLAMBERS UP TO THE TOP ROPE! STANDING TALL OVER CORLEONE… KINGSLEY LEAPS IN AN ARC FOR THE BELLE CURVE! BUT CASSIUS ROLLS CLEAR! BELLE ROLLS LIKEWISE AS SHE LANDS! BOTH ATHLETES ARE UP TO THEIR FEET AND THEY RUSH TOGETHER - LARIATOO!!! CASSIUS TURNS BELLE INSIDE OUT WITH A HUGE DECAPITATING LARIAT!!!
Wilson: It was only a matter of time. Belle Kingsley is struggling to find her bearings let alone her feet, but Cassius is graciously helping her out. He brings her back up to a vertical base and pulls her in. CASH HOISTS HER UP HIGH ABOVE HIS HEAD! AND HE’S JUST SHOWING OFF NOW! IT IS A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF HIS FINE PHYSICAL STRENGTH WITH AN EFFORTLESS STALLING VERTICAL SUPLEX - AND HE DROPS IT DOWN INTO THE POWERSLAM!!! BELLE KINGSLEY HAS BEEN PULVERISED INTO THE MAT AND CASH STAYS IN THE LATERAL PRESS FOR THE COVER!
Referee: ONE!... TWO!...
Stephens: Shoulder up from Kingsley. She simply refuses to give up that easily. Corleone growls back at her in contempt. He deftly maneuvers around, trapping one arm with his legs and hooking the other - THAT’S A CRUCIFIX HOLD! CASSIUS CORLEONE GOES TO WORK WITH A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE ELBOWS TO THE HEAD IN THE GROUND AND POUND! AND HE’S BUSTED HER OPEN!! CLARET DRIPS DOWN FROM KINGSLEY’S SCALP AS THOSE CUTTING ELBOWS DO THEIR JOB! WITH BELLE RATTLED AND CLEARLY HURT, CASH TRIES TO ROLL BELLE ONTO HER SHOULDERS! BUT BELLE ROLLS THROUGH! BELLE KINGSLEY SOMEHOW SLIPS OUT AND FINDS HER FEET IN AN INSTANT. SHE HITS A BIG SOCCER KICK TO THE MIDSECTION!
Wilson: KINGSLEY’S COMMITTING TO THE HIGH PRESSURE TACTICS LIKE HER LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! KNEES TO THE RIBS! CLUBBING FOREARMS TO THE SPINE AND BACK OF THE HEAD!! SHE’S REALLY LAYING IN TO CASH BUT IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE ONE TRUE PAIRING FANS HAVE A REASON TO PANIC! Cassius uses the fireman’s carry takeover to find better positioning. He has Kingsley from behind now in the rear chinlock as he imposes all of his weight to try and grind her down. Kingsley pushes her way up to a knee. Then back to two feet. AND SHE DIGS A BACK ELBOW INTO THE RIBS OF CORLEONE! BELLE KINGSLEY IS TRYING TO FORCE THE RELEASE BUT CASSIUS WILL NOT LET GO! HALF-AND-HALF SUPLEX!!!
Stephens: KINGSLEY DOES A FULL FLIP IN THE AIR AFTER BEING LAUNCHED BY CASSIUS! BELLE TRIES TO RECOVER QUICKLY BUT ISN’T QUITE READY! SHE STUMBLES BACK AND FINDS HERSELF IN THE CORNER! CASSIUS BLITZES IN! AND LEAPS INTO THE CORNER CLOTHESLINE!!! CASSIUS LANDS WITH HIS LEGS THROUGH THE ROPES AND POSES THERE A WHILE AS HE WATCHES BELLE SLOWLY FALL FLAT OUT OF THE CORNER!
Wilson: WHAT DID I SAY, STEPHENS?!? Belle Kingsley has had her chance at fun but now Cassius has kicked into gear like Lewis Hamilton on the home straight. HE is the best in the world. This is HIS grand prix. And I’m sure Cash and his gorgeous significant other, Sakura, will be popping open the champagne to celebrate tonight.But as for now… TIME TO FINISH WITH A BANG! CASSIUS PULLS HIMSELF THROUGH THE ROPES THEN STARTS TO ASCEND UP TO THE HIGH RENT DISTRICT WHERE A MAN OF HIS CLASS BELONGS! CORLEONE IS HOVERING UP THERE HIGH ABOVE BELLE KINGSLEY LIKE A CLOUD! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS, STEPHENS!?!? TIME TO MAKE. IT. RAIN!!!
Stephens: HOLD IT! KINGSLEY! BELLE KINGSLEY GETS THE KNEES UP AT THE LAST MOMENT AND THIS COULD BE A DISASTER FOR CASSIUS CORLEONE! AS HE ROLLS ACROSS THE CANVAS IT IS CLEAR; HE’S HURT! THIS IS KINGSLEY’S CHANCE! SHE CHARGES IN!!! CASSIUS TURNS INTO HER WITH THE LARIAT BUT SHE DUCKS THIS ONE AND SPEEDS PAST! BELLE HANDSPRINGS INTO THE ROPES AND REBOUNDS BACK… FATEFUL FALL!!! FATEFUL FALL!!! THE HANDSPRING CUTTER CONNECTS! CASH IS DOWN AND THIS COULD BE KINGSLEY’S MOMENT! SHE TURNS HIM OVER AND HOOKS THE LEG!!!
Referee: ONE!... TWO!...
Wilson: CASSIUS KICKS OUT! BELLE KINGSLEY REALLY THOUGHT SHE HAD HIM THERE! BUT CASH IS TOO MONEY TO GO DOWN TO A MOVE LIKE THAT! KINGSLEY ATTEMPTS TO BATTER HIM DOWN BUT SHE CAN’T STOP CASSIUS PUSHING HIMSELF UP OFF THE CANVAS! BELLE NOW FORCES HIS HEAD BETWEEN HER LEGS! THAT HARLOT! CASH ALREADY HAS WOMAN!!! BUT BELLE DOESN’T CARE! SHE’S GOT HIM CAUGHT UP FOR HER FEVER DREAM… BUT NO! THE LOVE OF SAKURA DRIVESCASSIUS ON AND HE RISES UP WITH BELLE NOW CAUGHT ON HIS SHOULDERS IN THE ELECTRIC CHAIR POSITION!!! HERE’S THE SAKURA DRIVER!!!
Stephens: WHAT. A. REVERSAL!!! BELLE COUNTERS WITH A REVERSE FRANKENSTEINER THAT DRIVES CASSIUS CORLEONE ONTO THE TOP OF HIS HEAD! HE IS SOMEHOW NOT LAID OUT COMPLETELY BUT ENDS UP DAZED AND GLASS-EYED ON HIS HANDS AND KNEES! BELLE YANKS HIM IN...FEVER DREAM!!! THIS TIME IT CONNECTS AND NOW THE CROWD ARE REALLY AT FEVER PITCH! BUT KINGSLEY ISN’T READY TO MAKE THE COVER! SHE CLIMBS UP TO THE TOP TURNBUCKLE AND THE CROWD ARE ALL ON THEIR FEET! HERE IT IS! THE BELLE CURVE!!! KINGSLEY HITS THE MOONSAULT DOUBLE FOOT STOMP AND HURRIEDLY HOOKS THE LEG!!!
Referee: ONE!... TWO!... THREE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Party Girl” by McFly hits the speakers and Belle Kingsley simply cannot hold in her emotions. She is weeping in joyful catharsis as the official raises her hand and soon darts up into the corner to celebrate her victory.)
Saya Takada: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner by way of pinfall… BELLE KINGSLEY!!!
Wilson: THAT DIDN’T JUST HAPPEN!
Stephens: It did, Daniel. Accept it.
Wilson:No. Never… Belle Kingsley as the woman who beat the one true man. It doesn’t bear thinking about. She must have cheated. Get USADA on this. Make her pee in a cup. Check she didn’t hide a stun gun in her tights. God damn this unregulated backwater of a country. This wouldn’t happen back in the states where we have proper athletics commissions. You know that.
Stephens: I don’t know that I do. All I know is that Belle Kingsley has pulled an incredible upset win here tonight and that there are quite a few people ready to “cash” in knowing that belief and grit paid out over stats and betting lines tonight. It’s just as well the Golden God doesn’t have any gold at this time.
(COMMERCIAL BREAK -- You have seen the Supremacy that Strong Style Wrestling has upon the wrestling industry. You have bore witness to the Domination that Strong Style Wrestling has brought to the world. However, the world will witness the newest PPV that SSW has to offer… EVENT HORIZON! Live on September 29, 2018, SSW broadcasts live from The Nagoya Dome the wrestling event that will leave everyone in awe! Mark it down on your calendar and make sure you don’t miss this event!)
(The show returns from commercial break as the camera pans over towards the ring with the focus placed entirely upon Saya Takada as she stands within the center of the ring.)
(“Street Dreams” by Hollywood Undead blasts on the sound system with The Apparition stepping out towards the stage with a smile on his face. He looks around the arena with a confident gaze upon his face as he walks down the ramp to make his way to the ring.)
Saya Takada: Introducing first, he is from Newfoundland, Canada… weighing in at 205 pounds… representing Shoot Nation… “THE FORGOTTEN ONE”... THHHEEEEE APPPPPAAARRRIIITTTIIIOOOONNNNN!!!
Mark Stephens: This man has been undefeated throughout the entire tournament here in The Best In The World Series! Right now, he has his biggest challenge yet in facing not only the reigning SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion, but he will fight against his own leader of the faction that he represented.
Daniel Wilson: He has been performing spectacularly in the tournament, there’s no doubt about that, but will his conflicting emotions with the leader end up to cost him the great record that he has amassed in this tournament?
(“Just Another Hero” by Yuki Hayashi echoes throughout the arena with the crowd rising in attendance for the reigning SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion. Jaydayne Pendragon is raised upon the stage, seated in a seiza position with the championship around his waist, before he stands up and removes the mask on his face. He looks with a smile to the crowd before walking down the ramp and making his way towards the ring.)
Saya Takada: Introducing his opponent, he is from Westminster, England… he weighed in tonight at 220 pounds… he is the leader of Shoot Nation and the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion… “RED STRIFE”... JAAYYYDDDAAAYYYNNNNEEEEE PEENNNDDDRRRAAAGGGOOOONNNNN!!!
Daniel Wilson: Here is the hero that everyone loves to praise throughout the world, but look at this man’s record through the tournament and you tell me if he is actually the champion that we should be praising instead of Aria Jaxon? His record has already gone to show that he’s nothing more than a sham of a champion!
Mark Stephens: Oh, just stop it! The man has a 1-1 record right now in the tournament and he’s had a solid performance with his only loss being from someone that has been impressive in this tournament through his own right. However, the same conflicting emotions have to be running through the mind of the champion as he takes this fight!
(DING! DING! DING!)
Mark Stephens: Our main event for the night has been called to start with Jaydayne Pendragon and The Apparition both nodding towards one another as they meet in the center of the ring, joining hands in an embrace of brothers and honor, right before they walk back and circle around the ring. Once they have sized their opponent up, Apparition takes the initiative and locks horns with Jaydayne in the clench for who will be the one in control of the way this match takes place! The Apparition takes advantage as he spins around TO TWIST THE ARM OF THE CHAMPION WITH THE ARM WRINGER! Apparition twists and contorts the arm BUT JAYDAYNE SUDDENLY FLIPS FORWARD ONTO HIS FEET TO PULL HIS PARTNER DOWN WITH THE ARM DRAG! The Apparition rolls to his feet from the toss as he spins around to combat his opponent ONLY TO BE MET WITH A LIVER KICK THAT SENDS APPARITION HUNCHING DOWN TO HIS HANDS AND KNEES! Jaydayne looks down upon his opponent and rushes towards the ropes REBOUNDING FORWARD FOR WHAT COULD BE A SHINING WIZARD! LARIAT! THE APPARITION KNOCKS THE CHAMPION OFF OF HIS FEET AS HE LANDS HARD ONTO THE CANVAS FROM THAT STIFF FOREARM TO THE THROAT! Apparition holds his liver from the pain of the kick as he looks down to his fallen leader, watching his eyes look down with conflict, before he reaches down to bring the champion up to his feet!
Daniel Wilson: EUROPEAN UPPERCUT! JAYDAYNE PENDRAGON STUNS THE APPARITION FROM THE IMPACT AS HE STUMBLES BACK FROM THE IMPACT! Apparition shakes his head from the shot and nods at the challenge RIGHT BEFORE BLASTING HIS OWN LEADER WITH AN ELBOW STRIKE TO THE JAW! The roar that came from Apparition can only be duplicated in volume with the sickening thud his forearm made into the jaw of Jaydayne THAT WAS FOLLOWED WITH A PALM STRIKE TO THE FACE THAT SENDS APPARITION REELING! Both men are fighting amongst each other for the victory here tonight BUT JAYDAYNE TAKES ADVANTAGE WITH A STIFF ROUNDHOUSE KICK RIGHT INTO APPARITION’S JAW THAT SENDS HIM BACK DOWN TO HIS HANDS AND KNEES! Jaydayne holds his jaw from the forearms he had been delivered as he tucks his boot underneath the chin of Apparition as he starts to lift him up to his feet! COULD WE SEE A REN RAZOR FROM THE CHAMPION RIGHT NOW IN THIS MATCH? Apparition is brought to his feet AND JAYDAYNE LEAPS IN FOR THE CRANE KICK! WOW! APPARITION CATCHES THE BOOT AND SPINS HIM AROUND BEFORE LIFTING HIM UP IN THE AIR FOR THE MICHINOKU DRIVER! APPARITION DROPS JAYDAYNE RIGHT DOWN INTO THE CANVAS WITH IT BEFORE HE ROLLS BACK UP TO HIS FEET! The Apparition has brought the fight out here in this match with the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Champion and it seems that they are willing to do anything and everything to walk out with those points!
Mark Stephens: This is his moment to set a precedent before his SSW Junior Heavyweight Championship contendership match at Event Horizon and right now, he’s showing why he could be the favorite to win the entire match! The Apparition looks around the arena before he makes his way towards the turnbuckle, climbing his way towards the top of the turnbuckle, looking down towards the fallen Jaydayne Pendragon! The Apparition stands up on the turnbuckle as he looks down LEAPING OFF FOR THE HIGH-ANGLE SENTON BOMB! OH NO! JAYDAYNE LIFTED UP HIS KNEES IN TIME FOR APPARITION TO LAND RIGHT ON THEM AS HE ROLLS DOWN TO THE FLOOR! Jaydayne starts to roll his way back to his feet, holding his lower back as Apparition does the same, with him looking down upon his partner as he paces back towards the ropes! He holds onto the top rope as he screams for Apparition to get to his feet as he follows by standing up staggered WHILE THE CHAMPION RUSHES IN FOR WHAT COULD BE THE MASTER SWORD! JAYDAYNE COLLIDES WITH THE JAW OF APPARITION WITH THE ROLLING ELBOW STRIKE THAT FLOORS HIS OPPONENT RIGHT WHERE HE STANDS! Apparition is writhing around in pain from the elbow strike as he rolls onto his back, which gives Jaydayne the opportunity that he has been searching for as he turns his back around his opponent, looking down towards him AS HE FLIPS BACK FOR THE JOYEUSE! THE MOONSAULT DOUBLE KNEE STRIKE! JAYDAYNE BURIES BOTH OF HIS KNEES RIGHT INTO THE CHEST OF APPARITION AS YOU CAN SEE THROUGH THE MASK THE EXPRESSION OF LOSING HIS BREATH FROM THE IMPACT! JAYDAYNE DROPS DOWN AND HOOKS APPARITION BY THE LEG FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT! COULD HE BE WALKING OUT OF THIS MATCH WITH TWO MORE POINTS ADDED TO HIS TOTAL AND DELIVER APPARITION HIS FIRST LOSS IN THE SERIES?
Referee: ONNNEEE!!!... TWWWOOO!!!...
Daniel Wilson: THE APPARITION THROWS HIS SHOULDER UP FOR THE KICKOUT AND YOU SEE THAT? JAYDAYNE PENDRAGON IS UNABLE TO PUT HIM AWAY AND THIS IS THE MAN THAT IS SUPPOSED TO BE OUR GRAND CHAMPION OF THE WORLD! This is why I am ashamed to be witnessing our prestigious SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship being worn by such a pathetic champion! Jaydayne looks down upon his opponent as he signals to the crowd for this to be the end AS HE RUSHES INTO THE ROPES TO REBOUND FOR THE ISE-NO-KAMI! GREAT GLORY! APPARITION LOOKS TO HAVE RISEN FROM THE GRAVE AS HE THROWS JAYDAYNE DOWN ONTO THE CANVAS WITH THE THUNDER FIRE POWERBOMB! A SICKENING IMPACT THAT MADE THE ENTIRE RING SHAKE WITH THE AUTHORITY THAT HE SLAMMED HIM DOWN WITH! The Apparition looks down with a burning passion in his eyes that is conflicted with hesitation from fighting with the leader of Shoot Nation AS HE EVENTUALLY GRABS HIM BY THE ARMS TO LIFT HIM ON HIS FEET TO WHERE HE THROWS HIM BACK FOR THE PHANTASM! THE ARM-TRAP GERMAN SUPLEX SLAMS JAYDAYNE INTO THE CANVAS AS HE BRIDGES FOR THE PIN ATTEMPT? COULD WE SEE ANOTHER FUTURE CONTENDER FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP CROWNED RIGHT BEFORE OUR VERY EYES?
Referee: ONNNEEE!!!... TWWWOOO!!!... THHHRRREEE!!!
(DING! DING! DING!)
(“Street Dreams” by Hollywood Undead plays in the background as The Apparition rolls out with a shock taking over his face, holding his hands to his mouth as he looks down to the champion, while the referee walks over to help him to his feet and raise his hand to signal his victory!)
Saya Takada: Here is your winner… THHHEEEEE APPAAARRRIIITTTIIIOOOONNNNN!!!
Mark Stephens: CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? NOT ONLY HAS THE APPARITION GAINED ANOTHER VICTORY TO MAKE HIS RECORD 3-0, BUT HE HAS JUST UPSET THE SSW PURORESU HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION TO SECURE HIMSELF A FUTURE CHAMPIONSHIP OPPORTUNITY! What an amazing turn of events that this match and I can’t believe that Apparition was able to get the victory tonight!
Daniel Wilson: I can believe this to happen because Jaydayne Pendragon is a prime example of why heroic acts doesn’t outvalue the inherit talent of a real world-class athlete like the precious queen that he defeated for that championship. Congratulations are in order for Apparition, but don’t intend for me to believe that this wasn’t a surefire possibility! However, I believe this is the end of our time broadcasting to the world, Mark!
Mark Stephens: That’s right, Daniel! Next week, we shall continue with The Best In The World Series on our final episode before Event Horizon! Hopefully, all of our fans will be able to check the event out and follow the brackets to see who will go to Wrestle Spirit as our headline contender! Thank you for watching and we’ll see you then!
(The Apparition looks down with shock still on his face while the referee goes over to receive the SSW Puroresu Heavyweight Championship from the timekeeper’s table. Suddenly, The Apparition takes the championship from the referee as he turns over to see the rising Jaydayne Pendragon. He walks over towards him… handing him the championship as he looks into his face. He slaps the faceplate of the championship as he makes it known that he will be coming for this as the camera begins to fade to black… )