Post by EHWF Management on Oct 2, 2023 5:29:31 GMT -5
The scene opens up as official opening theme song of EHWF Saturday Night Mayhem, “Back It” by Yizzy and Dizzie Rascal, is playing in the background. We pan into the scene where we see fans screaming in the crowd in the arena! As we cut to the pyrotechnics show, we move onto the broadcast area at ringside where Steve White and Chuck Thompson are waiting to start the night!
Steve White: Ladies and Gentlemen! We welcome you to Saturday Night Mayhem LIVE from Marvel Stadium here in Australia! What an absolutely incredible night we have planned for you all tonight! It’s gonna be a HUGE main event as we have our NEW World Champion Thea Nefeli in a title defense right off the bat!! Thea Nefeli went one on one with Sah'ta Thor at Aces High in a very eventful, exciting and convoluted match which captivated the fans. Thea finally realised and accomplished her dream of becoming EHWF World Champion! However, the match wasn't without controversy. Isabella Thorn along with Astryd Thorn tried to interfere in the match, much to the protest of Thor himself. After the match, Isabella Thorn brutally attacked Thea Nefeli from behind and assaulted her until her number one contender for her Jr Heavyweight Championship; Chelsea LeClair came out and put a stop to it! Tonight, with Thor's condition unknown, Isabella Thorn will go head to head with Thea Nefeli in her first match as World Champion and the EHWF World Championship will be on the line! You're not gonna want to miss this one as things are really heating up now!
Chuck Thompson: I can’t wait for this one Steve, that’s gonna be an interesting main event but we’ve got a MASSIVE mixed tag team match as Scott Wilson and Chelsea LeClair both picked up big wins and huge prizes and opportunities in the Blackjack Ladder Match last week at Aces High. David Ashburn was able to help Team Mayhem come away with the win in the traditional 8 person tag team match. Chelsea LeClair has had a lot of issues with Kori Argentum lately and by extension with David Ashburn as well now. Scott Wilson has also gotten on the rough side of David Ashburn in recent weeks and now also with Kori Argentum with their performance in the Blackjack Ladder Match. Tonight Wilson and LeClair will team up together to go head to head with Ashburn and Argentum in a massive contest!!
Steve White: That is gonna be insane! Before that however, it's a big 3 way match with some of Mayhem's most popular and skilled stars! Joanna Rissi has been influential since her return to Mayhem over a month ago! Nina Chanel has done everything in her power to help Thea Nefeli in the world title picture and Zoe McDraven is coming back from a long injury. Tonight these three women have the chance to impress and possibly rank in for a title shot down the line but it's not going to be easy as there can only be one clear cut winner of this 3 way contest tonight!
Chuck Thompson: And speaking of incredible, It's time to kick off Mayhem with 1 of 2 huge title matches tonight! Mass Mancini and Diana Bellerose have been very dominant Mixed Tag Team Champions this year and tonight they put the titles on the line once more! Alexandria Kendrick has had 2 shots at Mass and Diana in the past with Ace Pena and both times she came up short. At Aces High everyone was left in shock when they saw Arcus D'Rocco and Alexandria Kendrick making out in a storage room. Tonight Arcus D'Rocco comes all the way from Chaos to team with Alexandria Kendrick! Ace Pena looked disgusted last week when they were caught in the storage room but if Arcus can get the job done with Alexandria tonight after she failed so many times before with Ace, then no doubt Ace will be beside himself!
Steve White: We have a lot of stuff to get through as well with appearances from Thea Nefeli, Isabella Thorn and others!!
Chuck Thompson: I can’t wait for tonight, Steve! Lets start the show!
The scene opens in a jam-packed arena. The lights dim, and suddenly, the sounds of "Joyride" by Tinashe reverberate throughout the stadium. Smoke fills the entrance ramp, and a spotlight illuminates the new EHWF World Champion, Thea Nefeli. She stands tall, the championship title shimmering over her shoulder dressed in a small cut off pale orange tank top and a small pair of denim shorts with a pair of converse.
The fans erupt in a deafening cheer, their enthusiasm palpable. Thea's eyes glisten with a mix of triumph and nostalgia. The chants rise and fall in waves, the entire arena echoing with a resounding "THEA! THEA! THEA!"
She makes her way down the ramp, high-fiving fans, her every step filled with confidence. Upon reaching the ring, she takes a moment, climbing the ropes and hoisting the title high for all to see. The crowd's cheers reach a crescendo.
The crowd erupts once more, showing their unwavering support!
Thea Nefeli: But this journey, as fulfilling and hard as it was, was never walked alone. First and foremost, I want to thank my husband, Mazzio. He's not only been my pillar of strength but also my coach, pushing me beyond my limits, helping me rise from the ashes. When he started training me is when I started a new era of skill, fitness and ability. Without him, I'm not here today, it's that simple.
We cut to the ring where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: This opening contest tonight is a Mixed Tag Team Match and it’s for the EHWF Mixed Tag Team Championships!
The lights fade out, as a maniacal laugh from Alexandria can be heard right before "No World for Tomorrow" by Coheed & Cambria begins to blare throughout the arena. The lights come back in with a teal hue, as the crowd erupts with boos. Alexandria Kendrick steps out onto the stage, staring down at the ring, refusing to break her focus. Her long, black hair was tied back into a braided ponytail. She wore black compression shorts that ended just below her knees with a teal grim reaper design on the left leg while "Kendrick" in teal font went down her right leg. On her upper torso she wore a similar compression style women's tanktop that clung tightly to her body, to the delight of many in the crowd. She makes her way down the ramp, shaking her wrists and limbering up as she does so. She rolls into the ring underneath the bottom rope, quickly pushing herself up to her feet like a jump, showing off some of her strength. Alex would stand in the middle of the ring, pulling a pair of gloves out from her cleavage and pulling them on, one at a time. They seemed to also have a teal wolf design on each glove. She makes sure her fingers are in tight before pulling the velcro over, tightening the gloves around her wrist before popping her knuckles. She would then suddenly jump forward, placing her right foot on the bottom rope and catching her left foot onto the middle rope while grabbing a hold of the top rope with her left hand. Alex then raises her right fist into the air. "No World for Tomorrow" would slowly begin to fade out. Alex would hop off of the ropes and back into the corner, waiting for the bell to ring.
Illa Isabella: Introducing First… The Challengers… First up tonight… Alexandria Kendrick!
Drive by Fat Joe hits the PA System and calm blue and green lighting slowly hits the arena as all of the fans go wild with cheers and roars! Arcus' silhouette appears on the stage as he makes his way out. The fans are all going wild and he makes his way down the ramp, slapping hands of the fans before stopping at the bottom. Some blue pyro explodes on the sides of the ramps and when the sparks end, Arcus sprints into the ring and slides in, getting on the ropes and celebrating, waiting for the bell to ring.
Illa Isabella: And her partner tonight… He is the EHWF Showtime Champion… Arcus D’Rocco!
The lights go out in the arena, as a white curtain drops from the ceiling. The music begins to kick in as a woman stands behind it for a moment. The woman then raises her hands to her sides as she begins posing behind the curtain as the lyrics begin.
It's a human sign
When things go wrong
When the scent of her lingers
And temptation's strong
The curtain drops revealing Diana Bellerose standing behind it, with her rookie Anna Ross. Diana steps through putting her hands up by her side, again as Anna steps beside her waving at the fans. Diana slaps her hands down, then lifts the bottom part of her jacket she is wearing, starting to walk down to the ring, Anna follows her sighing a bit, as she reaches out for the fans. Diana ignored her for that one, as she stopped at the bottom of the ramp, looking up into the ring. She points then Anna goes over and climbs up on to the apron and opens the rope as Diana stands there for another moment.
Cold, cold heart
Hardened by you (oh)
Some things lookin' better, baby
Just passin' through (no, no, no, no, no)
Diana then turns to the stairs and goes over to them. She climbs up them, and steps through the waiting ropes, she then poses for a moment walking around the ring, before heading over to the corner climbing up the turnbuckle and flipping her blonde hair. She points to her corner as Anna then moves into it, standing there. Diana then drops her jacket to her, and moves to the middle of the ring to watch for the opponent.
Illa Isabella: And next… their opponents in this contest tonight… She is one half of the EHWF Mixed Tag Team Champions… The Wild Rose… Diana Bellerose!
Don't Condone by Symba hits the PA System and calm blue and green lighting slowly hits the arena as all of the fans go wild with cheers and roars! Mass Mancini's silhouette appears on the stage as he makes his way out. The fans are all going wild and he makes his way down the ramp, slapping hands of the fans before stopping at the bottom. Some blue pyro explodes on the sides of the ramps and when the sparks end, Mass sprints into the ring and slides in, getting on the ropes and celebrating, waiting for the bell to ring.
Illa Isabella: And her partner in his contest tonight… He is the other half of the EHWF Mixed Tag Team Champions… Mass Mancini!
DING DING DING!
The bell rang with a resonant clang. Mancini started off nimble, bouncing on the balls of his feet, eyeing his bulkier opponent. D’Rocco, with a smirk, cracked his knuckles, the sheer size of him intimidating. Mancini was the first to strike, using his agility to land a swift kick to D’Rocco’s calf. But Arcus wasn't fazed. He lunged forward, attempting to grapple Mancini. However, Mass's speed allowed him to slip from D’Rocco’s grasp, delivering a spinning heel kick to D’Rocco’s temple. The bigger man staggered but quickly regained his footing! Arcus, determined to use his strength, cornered Mancini, trapping him in the turnbuckle. With a grin, he sent a series of powerful chops to Mancini’s chest, each slap echoing throughout the arena. But Mancini, resilient as ever, retaliated with a barrage of rapid-fire punches, managing to push D’Rocco back. Seizing the moment, Mancini leapt to the top rope, diving off to land a missile dropkick. D’Rocco was taken by surprise, crashing back-first onto the mat. But the big man didn't stay down for long.
Steve White: Massive Mixed Tag Team Championship match opening things here tonight and Arcus and Mass are going at it and they’re not slowing down! They’ve been hating it hard for ages and neither man is show sings of slowing down!
Chuck Thompson: Arcus D’Rocco is already the Showtime Champion from Chaos! He’s here from Chaos because he’s with Alexandria now? If you saw Aces High you would have seen these two getting caught fuckin’ in the storage room! I fucking hate Arcus D’Rocco now, lucky motherfucker!
With a growl, D’Rocco grabbed Mancini’s leg during an attempted kick, spinning him around and hoisting him into the air, holding him in a prolonged vertical suplex. The display of raw power had the crowd gasping. But just when it seemed D’Rocco would dominate, Mancini shifted his weight, reversing the move into a tornado DDT, driving D’Rocco’s head into the canvas! The fans go WILD as Mass takes back control of this one after a tough onslaught from Arcus! Taking advantage of the stunned D’Rocco, Mancini climbed the ropes again, looking for a high-flying move. But as he descended, D’Rocco showcased his strength, catching the airborne Mancini and transitioning into a thunderous powerbomb. Not letting up, D’Rocco began to ground and pound, using his superior muscle mass to keep Mancini pinned, while delivering devastating blows. But Mancini, used his legs to trap D’Rocco in a headscissor, managing to roll him into a pinning predicament! Arcus quickly pushed out of it but it cost him as he faltered and Mass snapped a kick into his temple!
Steve White: Arcus using his power to come away with this one but Mass with that speed and that kick is able to get back in the drivers seat of this contest and it’s not gonna be easy for Arcus and Alexandria tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Mass and Diana have been Mixed Tag champs for a long time! They’re not gonna give it up like this tonight!
Both men continued to exchange blows. Mancini, with his precise kicks, targeted D’Rocco’s knees, trying to chop the bigger man down. D’Rocco, however, absorbed the blows, waiting for an opening. And then, in a move that showcased his blend of power and agility, D’Rocco hoisted Mancini into a fireman's carry, possibly setting up for his finisher. But Mancini wriggled, elbowing D’Rocco’s head, trying to escape. Mass gets off of Arcus’ back and snaps a kick in on his chest! Arcus falls back and Mass jumps a mean dropkick into Arcus’ head and he goes down! Mass quickly tags in Diana who gets up on the top rope and launches herself off, hitting Arcus with a big hurricanrana the second he gets up and the fans GO WILD! Arcus hits the mat! He’s back up! Diana swings a kick but he ducks it and hits her with two clasped hands to the chest that take her to the mat! Diana is back up and he hit her again! She’s up and gets hit a third time! She stumbles up and with another big thud hits the mat as Arcus hits her again! Arcus picks Diana up and rams her into the corner hard! Arcus tags in Alexandria! Alexandria kneels down and Arcus picks Diana up and slams her down on Alexandria’s knee! Alexandria covers!
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KICK OUT!
Steve White: Arcus and Alexandria, EHWF’s newest couple are doing damage and working together well here tonight as Alexandria comes in and gets a near fall!
Chuck Thompson: Ace Pena was fucking pissed when he saw Arcus and Alexandria making out in the storage room! Ace and Alexandria have tries to get at the Mixed Tag Team Championships before but have come up short! Don’t forget they were the first Mixed Tag Champions after all. Can Alexandria do this with Arcus tonight?
Diana screamed and shoved Alexandria off of her as they both got up! Both women were incredibly skilled technicians. Diana targeted Alexandria's arm, applying various holds and wrenches, trying to wear down her opponent. She flowed from an armbar into a wristlock, then transitioned into a hammerlock, keeping Alexandria guessing. However, Alexandria managed to counter, reversing the hammerlock and swiftly transitioning into a headlock. With her strength advantage, she put pressure on Diana, trying to cut off her airflow and slow her down. Diana shoved Alexandria into the ropes and then hit her with a running hurricanrana when she bounced back! They’re up! Diana swings! Alexandria ducks it and bounces off of the ropes and hits Diana with a running Spanish fly and the fans go NUTS!
Steve White: Alexandria just so fast and athletic! Diana so technical and skilled! They’re tearing the house down and I don’t see a clear winner yet but the challengers are taking it to the champs right now!
Chuck Thompson: Alexandria looks so damn good! Diana is so damn fine! I fucking hate Mass Mancini and Arcus D’Rocco!!
Diana, realising she needed to change her strategy, sent a series of elbows into Alexandria's ribs, breaking the hold. With a sudden burst, she sent Alexandria into the ropes and, on the rebound, hit her with a beautiful dropkick! Sensing her opportunity, Diana ascended to the top rope! But as she leapt off aiming for a moonsault, Alexandria rolled away at the last moment, causing Diana to crash and burn! The fans go wild and Alexandria quickly got up and ran an elbow into Mass Mancini’s face, knocking him to the apron floor! Diana gets up and Alexandria springs off of the middle ropes to the top rope and nails Diana with a spring board dropkick as the fans go wild!
Steve White: Diana was coming away with it there but Alexandria just stops her in her tracks as she flies around the ring and hits that dropkick!
Chuck Thompson: Mass trying to get involved but Alexandria is famous for her focus and awareness and combined with Arcus’ power and aggression that might be the key! Mass and Diana still in this one though!
Alexandria seized this chance, locking Diana into a Krav armbar, applying pressure on her back and arms. The pain was evident on Diana's face, but her determination was unwavering. Inch by inch, she dragged herself towards the ropes, forcing a break! Pulling herself up, Diana dodged Alexandria’s oncoming attack, grabbing her in a quick small package pin! The referee began the count!
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KICK OUT!
Alexandria and Diana are up and Alexandria jumps up on Diana’s shoulders and plants her with a huge standing hurricanrana! Diana sways and groggily gets up after a while! Alexandria pulls her in for Perfect Shot! Diana spins out into a wrist lock! Alexandria snaps a big strong style kick into Diana’s midsection! Alexandria stops Diana’s boot! Alexandria with a Krav strike then a Krav thrust to the ribs! Alexandria pulls Diana in and hits her with Perfect Shot! The fans all go NUTS and Alexandria covers!
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NO!
Mass Mancini jumps on Alexandria and breaks it up!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! What a match! What an opener! Diana and Alexandria going NUTS right now and the fans love it! Mass Mancini barely saves this one after that huge Perfect Shot from Alexandria and Alexandria looks rattled!
Chuck Thompson: It’s so hard to rattle Alexandria which shows just how much Mass and Diana have grown! Mass is gonna do some damage now but Arcus is rushing in! Watch out!!
Mass picks up Alexandria and dishes out a right hand, knocking her down! Arcus runs across the ring and LEVELS Mass with a HUGE spear and both men roll out of the ring for fear of DQ! Mass is hurt on the outside! Arcus yells and smacks the apron and encourages Alexandria! Diana picks Alexandria up and slaps her across the face! Diana goes for the Wild Rose roundhouse! Alexandria ducks it and hits Diana with her spinning backfist! The fans are on their feet! Diana is stunned and stumbles around right into Alexandria’s End Game knee to the head and the fans GO WILD as Diana is down and Alexandria hooks both legs!
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DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: Here are your winners and the NEW EHWF Mixed Tag Team Champions… the EHWF Showtime Champion… Arcus D’Rocco and Alexandria Kendrick!
Steve White: WHAT!? We got new EHWF Mixed Tag Team Champions! Alexandria Kendrick and Arcus D’Rocco have done it! WHAT A MATCH!!
Chuck Thompson: An incredible match and Mayhem’s new premier couple are the new Mixed Tag Team champions tonight!!
Alexandria Kendrick and Arcus D'Rocco stand in the center of the ring, holding up their newly-won EHWF Mixed Tag Team Championship belts. They’re both beaming, out of breath, and their adrenaline is palpable. Alexandria and Arcus exchange a passionate glance, drawing closer, and finally lock lips, celebrating their victory! Mass and Diana are on the outside as Mass kicks the barricade out of frustration and Diana screams with rage. Arcus and Alexandria continue to make out with the title belts next to each other as they embrace.
Suddenly, the crowd’s reaction changes from cheers to a mix of boos and gasps as Ace Pena's entrance theme, blares over the speakers. Ace storms down the ramp, fury painted all over his face. The camera catches every ounce of his rage.
Chuck Thompson: It’s that simp, Ace Pena!!
Ace Pena: Alexandria! How could you?! You had to have known how I felt!
The couple breaks their embrace, both looking surprised and a bit taken aback. Alexandria steps forward, her voice shaky yet determined.
Alexandria Kendrick: A-Ace... Ace stop this... We’ve been through so much together. We were the first Mixed Tag Team Champions back in 2020. We've faced all the drama with my father last year and stood by each other the whole time. But we were always best friends... Nothing more.
The crowd murmurs in anticipation. They can sense the tension thickening.
Ace Pena: Best friends? After everything, you think that's all we were? Every time I looked at you, every match we fought side by side, I hoped you would see how I felt. How I felt about you all of this damn time... Instead... Instead... You and this guy!?
Alexandria Kendrick: Ace, I'm with Arcus... But we have friendship, Ace. Do you really want to ruin what we had? Our friendship after all this time and all we've been through?
Ace, blinded by anger and heartbreak, lunges at Arcus with a wild swing. But the significantly more energetic and muscular Arcus swiftly blocks the move with ease, responding with a devastating right hand, sending Ace crashing to the mat!
The crowd erupts, some cheering for Arcus and others expressing sympathy for Ace as the fans go NUTS!
Steve White: Right hand! Ace swung but Arcus too fast and strong just dropped this dude! How emasculating!!
Alexandria, in shock, pulls Arcus away, urging him not to continue the altercation. She shouts, looking back at the fallen Ace with a mixture of sorrow and pity.
The two, still holding their championship belts, exit the ring, leaving a hurt and humiliated Ace Pena behind, as the scene fades out.
We come back from commercial break as the open notes to "Up from the Ashes" by Letter Black as the lights dim. A few seconds into the music it changes to "Win This War" by Moana A x Koda Kids. As the first verse echoes through the arena The EHWF Jr. Heavyweight Champion Isabella Thorn comes to the top of the ramp in a pair of knee ripped jeans, a random metal band t-shirt, a pair of black boots and a studded denim jacket. She walks down the ramp towards the ring as the music plans a look of extreme concentration and intensity on her face. She slides into the ring and stalks across to lean through the ropes to reach for a microphone from the ringside area. She gets it and struts to the center of the ring lifting the microphone to her dark purple glossed lips.
Isabella Thorn: It is interesting the things I have been seeing all over social media based on the comments I have heard when watching EHWF programming back. It seems, the general consensus is that ever since I rewon my Jr. Heavyweight Title I have changed. Though, I have to wonder what expert opinion has this consensus of the well informed masses come to this conclusion? By what deeply earned insight do you have a right to even claim such a thing? Do you think that the last year of my performing in this ring gave you an inkling of who I am as a person? Or have you forgotten that until after I beat Zoe McDraven at Meltdown to win my first EHWF title, I was hidden under a mask to hide my identity.
As she says this, images of her run as Kyuubi Azule play on the tron to remind the fans of how she had first come on to the EHWF scene. Finally, it ends with her pulling off her mask on the Mayhem after Meltdown to reveal her true identity.
Isabella Thorn: Oh, I think I might know what everyone's on about. How could I not repay the favor done to me by Chelsea LeClair from Come At Me Bro. I guess some small amount of explanation is owed to my number one contender at the very least. Yet, if you really want to know the reason I didn't help rush out to stop her from being beat down a couple Mayhem's back, you will need to understand some back story.
Isabella takes a deep breath as she runs her free hand over the surface of the title belt around her waist. After a few tense seconds she begins to speak.
Isabella Thorn: Some of what I am about to say I have revealed publicly in other places. However, none is being spoken as an excuse for my actions. Never an excuse for what I have done and more importantly haven't done in recent months. No, what I say here and now is merely an unvarnished look behind the curtain so all of you can see what made me the woman I am today. With that aside taken care of, I hope you are all ready to hop aboard the trauma express.
Isabella says this with an almost disturbed laugh as she spins around the ring to look over the entire audience.
Isabella Thorn: Let's go to the beginning shall we? I was born in Mexico City, Mexico. My mother was a dancer and my father was a salesman by the name of Armando Cortez. I see by the scattering of gasps you recognize the name. I mean you should recognize the name of the man who introduced Ace High to the EHWF. Or more importantly the team vs team aspect of it. In its inception it was Team Scorpion Under Captain Micheal Rissi repping Mayhem vs Team Armando under Captain Sah'ta Thor for Anarchy. Yet, I got ahead of myself, I was born May 27, 2004 and for the first 4 years everything was fine. No real problems at home to speak over, or at least that I knew of. That all changed though right after my 4th birthday as my parents started fighting. At the time I didn't know what it was about but over the next year it all got worse and my father, well he became distant and things only got worse. It all came to a head a couple weeks after my fifth birthday when my father kidnapped me and ran to the United States seeking new job opportunities. At first I thought it was an adventure with daddy but it quickly became apparent that I wouldn't be seeing my mother again any time soon. Well, the whole adventure with my sperm donor lasted a couple more weeks until he sold me for a large stack of cash to a younger couple.
There is a momentary pause as Isabella lets the implication of her words sink into the crowd.
Isabella Thorn: In the weeks that followed I learned much that should be spoken of in a place like this. Suffice it to say I found out this couple was one a a dozen or so who served as agents to a much bigger organization. It took months to finally get to what they called a processing and training center. To be a bit blunt here it turns out that my own blood sold me to an underground slave ring. Which is how I first met the man I call my father. It was my fifth or sixth night in the training center, a glorified subterranean warehouse that had been converted into a rough jail of sorts, and I had just endured a brutal training session and been thrown back into my cell. Again to be clear I will be straight up in that I had been abused repeatedly up to that point. Picture a girl huddled in the corner of a cell more at home in a medieval castle dungeon battered and bruised having endured abuse and torture for days on end.
The intense look on Isabella's face deepens as she looks out over the crowd to see the horrified looks starting to appear as it dawned on the audience what she was saying.
Isabella Thorn: Oh is that a little too real for you? The worst is over as it was for me the night Sah'ta Thor found me and in the first act of kindness covered me in his coat. The justice he meted out that night on the men present was swift and unyielding. I was only one of 30 orphans or otherwise displaced children found in that warehouse by Sah'ta Thor and the men under his command. We were the lucky ones who were found though the records that existed indicated that thousands of victims had passed through those walls.
Another pause as Isabella takes a deep breath as she switches the microphone to her other hand.
Isabella Thorn: After the rescue there was no one to claim us and to be honest we were all emotionally scarred. So Sah'ta Thor adopted us all and gave us the care we all needed. Most of the longer term victims required 24 hour round the clock care and counseling so the man I have seen derided for years used his own money to pay for what we needed. I was actually the newest of the kids to start training so while it still takes regular therapy and the support of my loving family I didn't need to stay at the care center like some still do to this day. No, I lived as my sheroes daughter. In time, he found my mother and the family I still have in Mexico and I still regularly visit them but I digress. Thing is after those first few months following my rescue I learned that professional wrestling was the family business. Long story short, Sah'ta Thor created Imperial Youth Wrestling for me to help with my healing. By 2010 and my 6th birthday I was being trained to do what I do today. For 13 years I trained with dozens of the best this industry has to offer in multiple countries. Sure I am related to at least half of them but that doesn't change the fact that I have trained and learned from multiple world champions.
She holds up her hand to forestall the murmuring that she could hear starting in the crowd.
Isabella Thorn: Don't get this twisted as me trying to paint myself as a victim. No, I was dealt a shit hand in life but I survived it. Sure I was broken and shattered but dozens of people have spent countless hours to show me that I deserved better than I got. Among those people is the man who for almost 9 months was the EHWF World Champion. A man who has poured his soul out for you over the years and is still my many derided as a never was or in kinder moments as has a has been. The man who for so many years has been my pillar of strength and the rock I go to in the storm. A man who even knew he was dying came back to a company that despises him for a chance to make my dreams come true. The man who has spent his entire career seeking to elevate those around him to greater heights is nearing the end of everything.
Isabella shakes her head slightly as she blinks away a few tears.
Isabella Thorn: Which I am aware doesn't explain a thing about why I didn't lift a finger to repay Chelsea for her help or even why I tried to cheat Thea of winning the watch at Ace's High. MY Father is dying. Here is the sobering reality: the vultures have already started to circle around Sah'ta Thor. Even before he publicly revealed his condition people have been gathering in the hopes to be the one to bring him down. The other sobering reality is that even though I knew the announcement was coming there is NOTHING I can do about it. There is nothing that can be done to halt the inevitable death of the man who has been my world for most of my life. You will have to forgive me for being a little irrational lately. Though let's be completely honest about Chelsea and the fact that we have a meeting with destiny soon enough. Though speaking of destiny the main event of it tonight is full of it.
There is an almost amused look on Isabella's face as her body seems to shift from heart broken to determined.
Isabella Thorn: Something I was taught growing up in this business is to always have a plan. Though to be fair I learned the art of weaving plans within plans from masters of the art from. Since we are speaking about realities, I have done everything I can short of burying the information to not just be seen as Sah'ta Thor's daughter. Okay some will say that even with my Kyuubi Azule run I was still given the shot because of who I am related to. Fair enough, I will admit that but just because I was given the shot doesn't mean I have been given my place on the Mayhem roster. No hate me if you want for recent actions but no one can deny that I haven't EARNED my place as the youngest EHWF talent under contract. The simple fact is that I have put in the work to be here where I am at and that isn't an accident. At Ace's High I made an investment in my future. You see, I have every intention of holding the EHWF World Championship one day. In this industry I know all too well how some days can become never. Now Thea is a fine Champion who has finally gotten her due but I want one thing to be clear about what happened at Aces High, I am calling my shot Thea. Oh, I know full well that the shot might not even end up being aimed at you Champ.
It is as if an inner predator has been unleashed as Isabella paces around the ring clearly getting into her next words.
Isabella Thorn: No Astryd and I did what we did to make sure my name is spoken of when future World Title shots are either earned or handed out. Which brings us to tonight's main event. Champion vs Champion in a match I don't even have to win. Oh, I fully intend on doing everything I can to have my hand raised as the victor tonight. However, there is a reason my father hand picked Thea Nefali as the one to take the title from him. I am not going to deny that Thea is a talented wrestler in the ring. Yet, for all that talent and skill, the new World Champion will not be able to just steam roll me into an easy win. My career wins regardless of what happens tonight and down the road in the not too distant future it will be me who is the new EHWF World Champion. In the words of Thanos, I am Inevitable.
We cut to the ring where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: This following contest tonight is a 3 way match set for one single fall!
Joyride by Tinashe starts to play on the PA system and makes way for the entrance of Nina Chanel. The fans cheer as Nina Chanel comes out in the smoke and lights and does a sexy pose on the stage. Nina comes down the ramp and points at some fans then runs down the ramp and gets into the ring. Nina gets to the corner and raises her arms then waits for the match to finally begin.
Illa Isabella: Introducing First… Nina Chanel!
“I’ll stop the whole world
I’ll stop the whole world
From turning us into a monster
And eating us alive”
As the chorus pops, she throws a fist into the air, then makes her way to the ring, sliding under the bottom rope to leap up to her feet and pose in the middle of the ring.
Illa Isabella: And next up… The Supernova… Zoe McDraven!
Walking down the ramp, she runs her hand through her hair before tagging some of the fans hands as they reach over the barricade with cheers! The fiery Joanna breaks out into a sprint as the theme reaches it's peak drop on the speakers!
As she walks up the steal steps Joanna has a confident stride as she walks along the apron's edge, wiping her boots off on the apron before entering the ring under the second rope, she stands back up, flipping her hair over her shoulder and performing theatrics in the ring and on the corner before walking to the furthest side of the ring where she warms up for her match.
Illa Isabella: And finally… Making her way to the ring... Joanna Rissi!
DING DING DING!
As the bell rang, the tension was palpable. Joanna, tried to seize the early advantage, lunging at Zoe with a spinning heel kick. But Zoe dodged it, causing Joanna to slightly lose her balance. Nina didn’t miss the chance to capitalise on this momentary weakness. Swiftly approaching from the side, she delivered a dropkick to Joanna, sending her tumbling into the ropes. But before Nina could follow up, Zoe was on her, attempting a hurricanrana. The two spiralled in the air momentarily, but Nina managed to counter with a powerbomb into the corner, bringing Zoe crashing to the turnbuckle! The fans start to get super loud!
Steve White: Huge match between two amazing, exciting high flying competitors! This 3 way contest is a huge exhibition impress me match and the winner of this one you would say have to rank up the ladder pretty quickly!
Chuck Thompson: I’m in heaven here tonight! First Diana and Alexandria and now Joanna, Zoe and Nina! And if that wasn’t enough of a treat I still get to see THEA tonight in the main event! WOO!
The crowd was ecstatic. Chants filled the arena as each woman showcased their athleticism and determination. Joanna, recovering quickly, climbed the top rope and executed a flying moonsault onto both opponents as the fans POPPED for that one! However, the landing seemed to take more out of Joanna than she expected, allowing Zoe and Nina to rise first! Nina and Zoe exchanged blows in the center of the ring while Joanna recovered! A series of lightning-fast arm drags and reversals left the crowd cheering louder! Nina then surprised Zoe with a springboard crossbody, only for Zoe to roll through and attempt a pin! Joanna broke the pin with a diving elbow drop instantly! Joanna brought Zoe up from the mat and shouldered her in the chin! Nina hit Joanna in the back of the neck with a forearm and gave her whiplash!
Steve White: Joanna taking it to both women here and it’s a huge slugging contest as these three fly around the ring! Zoe countering almost everything while Nina tries to keep up tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Nina trying to fight back! Got her hands full with two hall of famers tonight!
All three competitors were visibly tiring now! Zoe, seizing a momentary advantage, whipped Nina into the ropes, attempting to follow up with a clothesline. But Nina had other plans, countering with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors that left Zoe disoriented and the fans going NUTS! Joanna, saw an opening! She grabbed Nina from behind, setting up for her Celestial Shot. But just as she was about to launch the kick, Zoe, having regained her composure, hit Joanna with a running sidekick to the head! With all three women on the mat, catching their breath, it was anyone's game! Zoe was able to get to the top rope and launch herself off onto Joanna and Nina with a massive Swanton bomb and the fans went NUTS! Big impact but Nina and Joanna both rolled to the outside, clutching their torsos in pain as the crowd get to their feet after that one!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! Zoe with that double Swanton! That was HUGE and the fans are on their feet!
Chuck Thompson: Zoe going the extra mile and she did a ton of damage to Joanna and Nina there!
Nina rolls out and grabs Joanna! She throws her chest first into the apron then turns her around, grabs her around the waist and rams her back first into the apron and lets her drop in pain! Zoe struggles up to her feet but Nina runs around the ring and jumps onto the steel steps then leaps off and dives into the air and hits Zoe with a flying dropkick in the back, sending her into the barricade! The fans go WILD! The cheers erupt and the fans are loud! Nina gets up and rolls Zoe back into the ring! Nina runs up and smells blood! She springs off of the middle ropes and goes for a lionsault but Zoe gets a knee up and Nina lands on it! Both Nina and Zoe are down! Zoe saved herself but she’s hurt and can’t get up! Joanna rolls into the ring! All women are hurt and exhausted!
Steve White: Nina fighting back hard! Zoe refusing to go down! Zoe with a big counter with that knee and all of a sudden Nina loses ground but Joanna is back in the ring!
Chuck Thompson: Zoe back from that shoulder injury and she’s looking dangerous tonight, Steve!
Joanna picks Nina up and dishes out a dropkick! Nina falls against the ropes! Joanna goes for the Celestial Shot superkick! Nina pulls the top rope down and Joanna goes crashing to the outside! Zoe grabs Nina and gets her on her back and goes for a GTS but Nina grabs her leg and trips her up, sending Zoe on the middle ropes! Nina runs up and springs off of the ropes and then hits Zoe with a huge tiger feint kick! Zoe goes sprawling! Nina gets to the top rope and leaps off but Joanna shoves Zoe out of the way to save the match and Nina hits Joanna with a senton! Nina is up! Zoe hits Nina with a lariat! Joanna is up and hits Zoe with a basement dropkick! Joanna bounces off of the ropes and hits Zoe with her Final Strike (Shining Wizard) the fans go NUTS! Joanna is too focused on Zoe! Nina sneaks up and boots Joanna in the midsection and plants her with Designer DDT! The fans LOSE IT! Joanna rolls out! Nina gets to the apron and springs over and hands on Zoe who is out of it! Nina sits on Zoe’s shoulders but Zoe has no idea where she is after that Final Strike! Nina hits her with the Joyride Hurricanrana and hooks both legs as she sits on her chest after impact!
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DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: Here is your winner of this contest… Nina Chanel!
Steve White: No way! No way! Nina Chanel pulls it off with the Joyride Hurricanrana and this month has been HUGE for Joyride! Nina just picked up a massive win over 2 hall of famers!!
Chuck Thompson: What a match and what a win for Nina!
Nina celebrates in the ring! She can’t believe it! Zoe and Joanna look disappointed as Nina’s music plays! Nina is overjoyed as she raises her arms to the fans. Zoe and Joanna take a moment and look around. Nina shakes both of their hands as the fans cheer and we slowly fade out backstage.
Chelsea LeClair is in the back and she has some things going through her mind. Most notably, she is holding the prize that she won from the Aces High Ladder match and she’s absolutely beaming from this. Still, this expression doesn’t last for all that long as she decides to get to business and express her thoughts.
Chelsea LeClair: I did what I had to do in the Aces High Ladder match. The odds were definitely against me, but I still managed to pull through and win one of the prizes that were at stake But, what I ended up with was definitely not significant. I have the ability to change any match I want, effectively. And hey, I was one of those girls that wanted to grow up and become a television star, so at one time, I LIKED my fiar share of drama. However, this is not to be the case. I’m not going to be dramatic about what i am going to use my prize for. I’m cutting right to the chase and making that announcement right now. See, I know that i have a title shot against Isabella Thorn for the EHWF Junior Heavyweight Championship and there is no question in my mind that this is going to be the most important match of my EHWF career so far. But I’ve been thinking…
Can I trust that this match is going to go on without any shenanigans?
Chelsea pauses and she has an angry expression on her face when she remembers every single time she was assaulted or betrayed from behind by the likes of Kori Argentum, Diana Bellarose, Mass Mancini and Isabella Thorn herself.
Chelsea LeClair: No…
All I can think about is all of the times I’ve interacted with folks that haven’t been good. Mass Mancini was running me down on social media quite heavily thinking that I was never going to amount to anything. Isabella Thorn showed her true colors after everything I did to make sure that she wasn’t going to get screwed out of that championship that she holds now. I’ve been assaulted from behind by the likes of Diana and Kori… and I’m not going to take any chances so, right here and now? I’m going to make the announcement that all those idiots are going to stay the hell out!
Therefore, Isabella… our match for the Junior Heavyweight Championship is going to take place inside of a steel cage…
Chelsea pauses as the crowd cheers her announcement.
Chelsea LeClair: But WAIT… not just ANY steel cage… no… I want to make sure there are no shenanigans! I want to make sure that all those idiots that have assaulted me from behind or gone after me in some way STAY OUT. I’m going to make sure that they don’t make their way into that cage which is why, rather than just any kind of cage match… it’s going to be a BARB WIRE STEEL CAGE MATCH!
The crowd cheers even louder for this.
Chelsea LeClair: Now, this match might be out of my element personally, but if that ladder match proved anything, it’s the fact that you can put me in any sort of situation and I can thrive in it and that’s what I am going to have to do! You want to keep that championship so bad? You’re basically going to have to KILL ME for it because no matter how many times I’ve been beaten down by this basket of idiots over and over again on Mayhem, I am STILL winning.
SO… that brings me to the task at hand tonight…
David Ashburn… Kori Argentum…
Tonight, I team up with Scott Wilson and yeah, there are some bones to pick in this match, especially with you, Kori. You are one of those people that have assaulted me before and don’t think I have forgotten that fact. Now, I have every reason to be skeptical about David because I’ve BEEN betrayed already, but I’m not going to hold Isabella’s actions against him. I know that I can beat you as I’ve done it before. You were the first stop along the way to my ultimate destination of being the Junior Heavyweight Champion and if your partner really has some issues with me, I’ll be glad to handle him too. So I HOPE Isabella is watching this…
Because if you push me too far, I can REALLY bring out a side of me that I’d love to keep locked away and in this match? I might… JUST might… be giving the champion a glimpse of her future…
Chelsea remains confident and determined as she makes her exit and the scene fades to black
We cut to the ring where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: This following contest is a mixed tag team match and it’s set for one fall!
"Chelsea" by STEFY hits and the fans cheer as Chelsea LeClair walks through the curtains, poised, confident and determined to make things happen in this match as she begins to walk down the aisle. She soaks in some cheers a bit as she gets to ringside and at this point, she's all business as she slides into the ring. Soaking things in a bit more, she climbs up the corner to the second rope with a smile, a fist raised in the air and a quick point to the crowd before she hops back down to the corner, leans against it and waits for the match to begin.
Illa Isabella: Introducing First… Chelsea LeClair!
The guitar riff to "Werewolf" begins to ripple throughout the arena. Scott Wilson appears on the entrance stage and after a quick glance at the crowd, begins to make his way to ringside. He stops to limber himself up before entering the ring.
Illa Isabella: And next up… Her partner tonight… Scott Wilson!
The lights suddenly shut off. A silent whisper spoke seconds after.
"I am the warrior, Show your pride now... Solidify your place in time!"
As the chorus of "Warrior" by Disturbed started, the lights flashed back on with white pyrotechnics shooting up from the platform. The color of the lights shooting out of the stage is pink and gold and then changes to blue and green. In front of the blast was Kori Argentum; the fans cheered for her; some chanted her name, while others held up signs with her name on it.
With a smile on her face, she gave the crowd the a wave before running down the ramp. She lunged herself underneath the bottom rope after arriving at the ring, propping herself up on one knee after sliding in the center of it. Kori took the cheers in with the same smile plastered on her face. While standing up on her feet, she raised her hands high, screaming along with them, while making her way over to the corner of the ring to wait for the match to begin.
Illa Isabella: And now… Their opponents… First… Kori Argentum!
Taking you down plays the arena as the fans give a jaded reaction to the entrance of Ashburn
Gold and blue pyro goes off as David makes his way out on the stage and throws off his robe! He shows off and flexes his muscles on the stage and gets into the crowd then makes his way through the ramp and down to the ring looking calm and cool. Ashburn gets in and raises his arms to the fans and begins to prepare getting himself psyched up for the forth coming match.
Illa Isabella: And her partner tonight… He is the EHWF Hardcore Champion… David Ashburn!
DING DING DING!
The bell rang, and the two circled each other, the tension in the air palpable. It was strength and raw power versus agility and technique. Ashburn made the first move, lunging at Wilson, trying to overpower him early on. But Wilson, slipped under Ashburn's grasp, only to deliver a swift kick to the back of Ashburn's knee! But Ashburn wasn’t going to be brought down easily. He retaliated with a massive clothesline attempt, but Wilson ducked, running to the ropes and rebounding with a flying crossbody. However, Ashburn caught him in mid-air, showcasing his strength, and transitioned into a crushing bear hug. Wilson, gasping for breath but always thinking, managed to clap his hands hard against Ashburn's ears, forcing him to release the hold! Wilson then executed a perfect dropkick, sending Ashburn stumbling to a corner as a Wilson chant broke out and Ashburn and Kori looked pissed!
Steve White: Ashburn and Wilson have had some back and forth and also some words but you can’t deny that Scott Wilson is back and he just earned a championship shot of his choosing at Aces High last week so he’s just getting started!
Chuck Thompson: Kori and Chelsea have been at each other for a couple of months now. It’s really heating up here tonight! Wilson trying to keep Ashburn on the back foot but Ashburn has the strength to back him up in the ring against Wilson!
Seizing the moment, Wilson ascended the turnbuckle and launched himself with a missile dropkick, but Ashburn sidestepped, grabbed Wilson’s legs, slammed him to the mat and quickly locked in a sharpshooter, wrenching Wilson's back and leg!. The crowd's cheers got loud, seeing Wilson's resilience as he clawed his way to the ropes, forcing Ashburn to break the hold after a few seconds! Ashburn scooped up Wilson for a powerful body slam! He then transitioned into a ground and pound, showcasing his raw power as he rained down big punches! But Wilson managed to escape by hooking Ashburn's head and flipping him over with a beautiful bridge pin attempt. Ashburn powered out instantly, both men quickly getting to their feet! Wilson took the offensive, demonstrating his technical prowess with a series of chain wrestling manoeuvres, transitioning from a wrist lock to a hammerlock, and then seamlessly into a headlock as the fans cheered! Ashburn, however, used his brute strength to push Wilson to the ropes, and on the rebound, delivered a devastating spinebuster! Wilson’s eyes were wide on the mat as he didn’t see it coming! Ashburn looks pissed and he wants to end this NOW!
Steve White: Wilson all over Ashburn with big strikes and chain holds but Ashburn just puts a STOP to Wilson with that Spinebuster and now Wilson is in trouble!
Chuck Thompson: You know what’s next! Get outta there Wilson!
Ashburn grabs Wilson’s legs and tries to lock him in the Breaker Lock! The fans get louder and louder! Ashburn wrestles with it! Wilson refuses to let go but Ashburn is crazy strong and locks Wilson in the Breaker Lock! Chelsea wants to break it but the ref tells her to stay back then asks Wilson if he gives up! Wilson tries to get to the ropes! Ashburn over powers him and walks him back to the centre of the ring! Wilson thinks quick and wrenches at Ashburn’s boot and he falls over! Ashburn gets up and boots Wilson in the back and then insults Chelsea who is watching from the apron! Kori yells for Ashburn to end this as Wilson struggles in pain on the mat!
Steve White: Ashburn going for the Breaker Lock! No good! Wilson is resilient but Ashburn has done the damage and the submission combined with that power has put Ashburn and Kori in the lead tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Chelsea is trying to get into this one but Ashburn has cut Wilson off and he might try and make him tap again right now!!
As Ashburn went to apply a camel clutch, trying to wear Wilson down, Wilson once again showcased his experience ring awareness by slipping out and quickly locking in a tight ankle lock. Ashburn grimaced in pain, trying to reach the ropes! Ashburn is far better at submissions and picks out of it easily! They both get up! Wilson with an uppercut to Ashburn but Ashburn drops Wilson with a big right hand then falls in the corner and tags in Kori! Kori comes in and snaps a big kick to the side of Wilson’s head before he can get up then quickly covers him!
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Kori lines Wilson up as he gets to the ropes, hurt and tired! Kori runs up for her Argentum Gold running knee! Wilson ducks her and her leg gets hung up on the ropes! The fans go NUTS! Wilson jumps up and grabs her head from behind and hits her with a jumping neckbreaker and the fans LOSE IT! They get even louder when Wilson tags in Chelsea! Chelsea gets a massive pop from the crowd as Chelsea vaults up to the top rope and launches with a flying crossbody on Kori! She hooks both legs as the fans erupt!
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Steve White: Ashburn with more damage on Wilson! Ashburn with a tag to Kori and she makes some influence but Wilson cuts her down and tags in Chelsea and these fans have erupted for her here tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Near fall on Wilson! Near fall on Kori! Chelsea leaping into this one and flies through the air with a huge crossbody and she’s got a message to send!
Chelsea picks Kori up and grabs her by the top of her hair and smacks her with a right hand and then another and another and another! The fans are loving this right now! Chelsea springs Kori off of the ropes and then runs after her and hits her with a running hurricanrana! The Kori stumbles around! Chelsea springs off of the middle ropes and hits a springboard dropkick and the fans go wild as Kori realises she’s being out-classed right now! Chelsea picks Kori up but Kori rakes Chelsea’s face and the boos rain down! Kori bounces off of the ropes and hits Chelsea with a bulldog! Kori springboards off of the middle ropes and hits Chelsea with a hurricanrana! The fans are behind it all now! Kori calls for the end as Chelsea gets up and sways from side to side! Kori runs up and goes for Argentum Gold! Chelsea ducks her and Kori hits the ropes! Chelsea counters with a running Spanish fly on rebound! Chelsea springs onto the middle ropes and hits Kori with a dropkick to the back when she gets up! Kori lands in the corner hard and the fans are going wild!
Steve White: A lot revealed tonight from Isabella Thorn. Frankly shocking stuff but Chelsea and Isabella are gonna meet very soon for the Jr Heavyweight Championship so Isabella is watching this very closely!
Chuck Thompson: Argentum Gold fired again but another miss! Chelsea too fast! Kori has grown so much as a competitor these past couple of months and she’s still in this one but Chelsea with a flying dropkick cuts off her influence and Chelsea is back in control!
Chelsea raises her arms and the fans lose it! Chelsea runs up and hits Kori in the face with a running corner knee then lets her drop while she still has hold of the ropes! Chelsea positions herself on the top rope! Kori flails down on the mat, holding her face in pain! Ashburn goes to run in and dive on Chelsea on the top rope but Wilson stops him just mere inches away and nails Ashburn with the Wilson Kick and the fans ERUPT! Wilson rolls out with a hurt Ashburn and yells at Chelsea to end it! Chelsea looks back and launches off through the air at great height! The fans LOSE IT as Chelsea impacts on Kori with a huge thud on the mat with CANCELLED! The corkscrew moonsault was perfect! Chelsea hooks both legs!
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DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: The winners of this contest tonight… Scott Wilson and Chelsea LeClair!
Steve White: Scott Wilson and Chelsea LeClair pick up a MASSIVE win tonight and Ashburn and Kori are furious!
Chuck Thompson: If there are two people who are snowballing into massive balls of momentum right now it’s Wilson and LeClair and they both want gold and they’re not gonna wait any longer! What a massive win for them tonight!
Wilson and LeClair get their arms raised as Chelsea’s music plays. They talk in the centre of the ring for a moment, celebrating as the fans cheer. Suddenly, Isabella Thorn’s music hits and Chelsea looks pissed off and determined as she looks out at the stage!
Steve White: Oh shit! We knew this was gonna happen!
Chuck Thompson: Isabella Thorn! Chelsea’s rival! But… where is she!?
They watch and wait but Isabella never shows and her music simply stops. Chelsea and Wilson look at each other. Ashburn comes in from behind and hits Wilson in the back of the head with the Hardcore Championship belt! Kori comes in from behind and hits Chelsea down to the mat with a forearm and they start stomping both of them out on the mat!
Steve White: YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING! NO! Ashburn and Kori off of the distraction! Wilson and Chelsea are getting a beat down!!
Chuck Thompson: I can’t stand these fucking assholes! Ashburn and Kori are as bad as Mass and Diana! Every week it’s some shit like this now!
Kori goes over and helps Ashburn stomp out Wilson as Wilson tries to get up! They beat him down! Chelsea rolls out to the outside as the fans boo! She looks freaking PISSED! Chelsea is over this shit and she grabs a kendo stick from under the ring and slides back in, brandishing it and swinging it as Ashburn and Kori quickly retreat and roll out! Chelsea yells out and swings the kendo stick in the ring as Ashburn and Kori back up the ramp!
Steve White: Chelsea LeClair over this bullshit all the time and she lost it tonight! She had that kendo stick and she was swinging!
Chuck Thompson: I don’t blame her, Steve!
Wilson gets up hurt but enraged! He grabs the Hardcore Championship belt and tosses it out at Ashburn, narrowly missing him! Ashburn grabs the belt and smirks as he and Kori yell insults back at Chelsea and Wilson! Chelsea sits on the ropes and she and Wilson tell Ashburn and Kori to come back and fight! Ashburn flips off Wilson and Chelsea and holds up his title belt as he puts his arm around Kori. They back off and we fade out from the scene.
[Backstage, the hustle and bustle of the EHWF crew moving around creates a dynamic background. Chiara Milliani stands with her microphone, the camera focusing on her as she gets ready to speak. David Ashburn, visibly tired and burning with rage, steps into the frame, with Kori Argentum placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.]
Chiara Milliani: "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here with David Ashburn, fresh out of that brutal match—"
Chiara, slightly taken aback, nods for him to proceed.
David Ashburn: "Scott Wilson? Really? That washed-up hasbeen thinks he's better than me? He thinks he can just step into the ring and mess with me like I'm not big deal? He's a punk! He's past his prime and he's just clinging onto the last threads of relevance in this business. I fucking HATE his kind so it makes me sick not only to be in the ring with this asshole but also to be in the same company as him!"
Kori leans in, whispering something in David's ear, trying to calm him, but it seems to have the opposite effect as his anger grows more pronounced.
David Ashburn: "Scott, listen up, because I'm only going to say this once. You've already made a massive mistake by crossing me, punk. You think your little cheap shots are going to keep me down? Think again! The next time we're in the ring together, you better be ready, because I'm going to break you boy. I'll make sure you leave the ring without any teeth! You and Chelsea are all smug now but both of you are gonna get a rude awakening, you talentless HACKS!!! And Chelsea, I hope you win the Jr Heavyweight Championship soon because it'll be all the more sweet when my girl takes it from you!"
Kori, with a firm grip on David's arm, tries to pull him away, whispering words of encouragement and restraint. Chiara, visibly shaken by David's outburst but maintaining her professionalism nods and hands David his EHWF Hardcore Championship belt back. David snatches it and shake his head.
As the camera fades, David can be seen still fuming, with Kori doing her best to console and calm him as they walk off.
We cut to the ring where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: This main event contest is a Champion vs. Champion match and it’s for the EHWF World Championship!
The lights flicker as a loud gong sounds. The opening notes of "Up From the Ashes" by The Letter Black begins to play as the flickering stops. From behind the back steps Kyuubi Azule who has her head bowed and arms folded in front of her in a blue and silver kimono. She starts down the ramp slowly as if she were a Buddhist monk. Halfway down the ramp she throws her head up and tosses off the kimono in a theatrical gesture. While the kimono hits ground Isabella removes her mask be she runs the rest of the way to the ramp and jump slides under the bottom rope. She quickly stands up and walks to the center of the ring where she lifts her arms. She slowly lowers her arms which causes various colored lotus petals to fall over the fans.
Illa Isabella: Introducing First… The Challenger… She is the EHWF Jr Heavyweight Champion… Isabella Thorn!
Joyride by Tinashe starts to play on the PA system and Thea Nefeli appears in the lights with her fists by her sides and raises them which makes the fans cheer. Thea comes down the ramp and slaps some fans hands while she runs into the ring and looks out at the crowd. She gets on the ropes and leans over on them, raising her arm with the cheering fans. She gets down and waits for her match to start.
Illa Isabella: And her opponent tonight… She is the EHWF World Champion… Thea Nefeli!
DING DING DING!
As the bell rings, both women begin to circle each other. Thorn makes the first move, a tough headlock on the champ as she uses martial arts knees and points to get Thea down on one knee while she wrenches back! Thea, however, uses her agility to evade, responding with a quick dropkick that sends Thorn to the mat! Thea tries to keep the momentum, using her speed to keep Thorn off balance. She runs the ropes, aiming for a hurricanrana, but Thorn catches her mid-air, countering with a mat slam. Thorn goes for a quick cover, but Thea kicks out quickly! Thorn grabs Thea by the hair and pulls her up! Thea elbows Thorn in the face and then hits her with a big right hand! Thea bounces off of the ropes and hits Isabella with a running hurricanrana and the fans go wild! Isabella is back up but Thea hits her with a corkscrew body dive!
Steve White: Thea Nefeli and Isabella Thorn fighting it out much like they did a few weeks ago but this time they’re tryna not make any of the slip ups they made when they last me and Thea is taking the lead with some fast paced moves!!
Chuck Thompson: Thea looks INCREDIBLE tonight! That EHWF Championship belt looks amazing around her waist!!
The fans are on their feet! Thorn manages to ground Nefeli with a painful-looking armbar! But Thea, showing her resilience, reaches the ropes to break the hold! As the fight progresses, Thea regains her footing and and boots Isabella in the midsection. She hits Isabella with a series of quick strikes, following up with an impressive springboard dropkick. She then ascends the top rope, singling for the end! Thea leaps, her body twisting in mid-air as she aims for Thorn. But Thorn rolls out of the way at the last moment, causing Thea to crash onto the mat! Thorn seizes this opportunity, quickly transitioning into a cross arm breaker on the mat!
Steve White: Jeez! Isabella is angry and now she’s transitioning into some submission holds and some big crashing movements that keeps Thea on the back foot in this intense contest!
Chuck Thompson: Huge opportunity for Isabella tonight! Thea with no easy task as her first match as Champion is a title defense!
Nefeli cries out as Thorn applies pressure, but refuses to tap out! She claws her way towards the ropes, inch by agonising inch, the crowd cheering her on! Thorn grits her teeth, attempting to pull Nefeli back to the center of the ring. In a tremendous display of determination, Nefeli manages to reach the ropes, forcing Thorn to break the hold! The crowd erupts in applause as both wrestlers take a moment to recover, as they’re exhausted! Once back on their feet, they exchange hard-hitting strikes! Thorn lands a stiff roundhouse kick, but Nefeli responds with a rapid sequence of forearms. The momentum shifts back and forth! Thea snaps a sidekick right into Isabella’s chest! Thea runs up and springs off of the ropes and hits Isabella with a springboard cutter! Isabella is rocked after that one! Thea leapfrogs Isabella and bounces off of the ropes then runs back and hits Isabella with a running hurricanrana! Thea goes to follow up but she watches and shakes her head as Astryd Thorn makes her way down the ramp.
Steve White: Astryd making her way out here AGAIN and this is exactly what Thea was talking about when she opened the night! So much riding on this one, we just can’t hav Astryd out here up to some bullshit!
Chuck Thompson: Isabella revealing a lot early tonight in a very powerful appearance! There is just so much in this one, Steve!
Spotting an opening, Isabella aims for a running high knee, but Thea evades with a somersault barrel roll, causing Thorn to crash into the turnbuckle! Thea Nefeli capitalises on this, executing a corner step up enzuigiri that leaves Isabella dazed! Thea then scales the top rope once again, her eyes fixed on the vulnerable Isabella as the fans LOSE IT! With a burst of energy, Thea launches herself off the turnbuckle, executing a flawless Joyride hurricanrana this time, landing square on Thorn. The crowd holds its breath as Nefeli goes for the cover. The referee starts the count!
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Steve White: Rope break as Astryd interferes and gets Isabella’s foot on the ropes after that Joyride Hurricanrana and Thea looks PISSED OFF right now! Thea fighting an uphill battle at the moment!
Chuck Thompson: Not easy but Thea is so fast and tough now, she’s overcome this before!
Thea looks PISSED as she looks over at a smirking Astryd who put Isabella’s foot on the bottom ropes from the apron! Thea hoists Isabella onto her shoulders, preparing for something big. But Thorn, showing her martial arts background, swiftly transitions into a guillotine choke, wrapping her arm around Nefeli's neck. Caught in the choke, Nefeli struggles, her face turning red from the lack of oxygen. Thorn tightens her grip, determined to make Nefeli submit. But Thea, kicks off from the turnbuckle sending both of them falling over! Thea bends up on the mat and bridges over with Isabella’s shoulder on the mat getting her into a pinning predicament. The referee slides in for the count!
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Steve White: Near fall! Isabella looked like she was gonna take the lead there with that martial arts skill but Thea cut that in half and thought really quickly there!
Chuck Thompson: Isabella didn’t see it coming! This is no cake walk for Thea tonight! The champ is in danger here!
As the crowd erupts in cheers, Thea stands up and kicks Isabella right in the head! Thea dropkicks Isabella in the back and she gets hung up on the middle ropes! Astryd smacks the apron and tells Isabella to get up! Thea goes for the tiger feint kick through the ropes but Astryd jumps up on the apron and Thea stops and swings at Astryd! Astryd drops off and backs off on the outside! Thea is PISSED OFF! Thea gets up on the apron and loses it at Astryd who is on the outside arguing back with her and buying Isabella time! Thea gets back in the ring but Isabella capitalises and hits Thea with a jumping rear neckbreaker!!
Steve White: Again Astryd causes Isabella to get the upper hand and she almost took Thea’s whole head off with that one! Isabella is only young and still fresh but she’s so talented and she could pull it off here tonight!
Chuck Thompson: That would be heartbreaking for Thea but Thea is far from finished tonight!!
Isabella wants to end it and picks Thea up and pulls her in for her Oni Drop but Thea twists around and pulls Isabella into a knee! Isabella goes for a roundhouse! Thea ducks it and dropkicks Isabella in the back! Isabella hits the ropes and this time Thea gets the tiger feint kick! Isabella stumbles around and Thea comes off of the top rope hitting her with a HUGE Joyride Hurricanrana that sends Isabella flying across the ring and landing on her neck! The fans are GOING NUTS! Thea kicks up and the fans are going wild! Thea holds up her fist! A groggy Isabella turns around and Thea hits her with a Superwoman Punch! The fans are going NUTS! Isabella hits the ropes and is about to drop but Thea pops Isabella up and plants her with her Soaring Rider (Burning Hammer) square on the mat! Isabella is laid out and Thea hooks both legs!
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DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: Here is your winner… and STILL the EHWF World Champion… Thea Nefeli!
Steve White: It’s over! What a match! Amazing by both women but Thea pulls it off in a big defense and Isabella comes up short after a gallant effort!
Chuck Thompson: I with Astryd would have stayed out of this on though but something tells me, she’s here for a bigger reason and with everything Isabella spilled earlier tonight, I don’t think we’ve see even half of what’s gonna be involved with these guys!!
Thea gets up and celebrates and jumps up and down to the cheering fans and her music! Isabella is on the outside with her title belt as she looks pissed off in the arms of Astryd who checks on her! Isabella is hurt and out of breath but she stands up and signals to the entrance ramp!
Steve White: Thea does it! Huge win and she’s on a super roll in EHWF now, Chuck!
Chuck Thompson: True but what is Isabella doing on the outside?
Isabella raises her arms as she pushes Astryd off of her and starts waving at the entrance and stage. The fans all stop and look as Thea stops celebrating and looks confused as to what Isabella is doing right now! Astryd looks around and starts signalling as well!
Steve White: Hold up! Wait a second!
Suddenly Lu Chen Hudson comes out on the stage and looks around! The fans all start to boo and Thea holds up her title belt and smirks.
Steve White: That’s Lu Chen from Insidious all the way from Chaos!
Lu Chen waves her hand and the old members of Insidious, Blood Red and Imanov Chovsech make their way out behind her as they walk out to the bottom of the ramp with Isabella and Astryd. They look at each other and nod and it’s gonna be an ambush as Isabella, Imanov, Blood Red, Astryd and Lu Chen start to surround the ring!
Steve White: What the fuck?! That’s Imanov and Blood Red! Some of Thor’s old buddies! I haven’t seen those guys on Mayhem in AGES! What’s going on here tonight!?
Chuck Thompson: More of Isabella’s tricks? Or Thor’s tricks?! Thea is in danger here as Isabella rounds up some Insidious backup and she’s gonna make Thea pay with Imanov and Blood Red back into the fold with Lu Chen leading them out here tonight!
The fans go NUTS as Nina Chanel jumps the barricade with a steel chair and slides in the ring! Thea and Nina go back to back! Thea with her title belt and Nina with her chair but even though the fans are going wild, they’re still out numbered!
Steve White: That’s friendship and courage! Nina Chanel storms the ring to help out Thea Nefeli and provide some backup but it’s still 5 on 2 here tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Whoa! Hold up just a second!!
Chelsea LeClair has had ENOUGH and comes out near the entrance where the broadcast tables are and slides in the ring with a kendo stick! Now the odds are a little better but it’s still 5 on 3 and Nina and Thea look over to Chelsea who looks out at Isabella and tells her to come on! It’s gonna be a brutality tonight!
Steve White: Chelsea LeClair! Chelsea LeClair! She’s out here and she’s had enough of the backstabbing! Enough of the attacks! Enough of the ambushes! She’s here to help Joyride tonight!
Chuck Thompson: It’s still 3 to 5!
Blood Red gets on the apron! Nina swings the chair and he drops off when she hits the ropes! Imanov gets up and Chelsea swings the kendo stick into the ropes and he rolls out! Imanov, Blood Red, Lu Chen, Astryd and Isabella all get up on the apron around the ring and surround Thea, Nina and Chelsea and it doesn’t look good!
Steve White: Here we go!
Isabella and Co go to step through the ropes but they’re stopped by a commanding voice.
Sah’ta Thor: ENOUGH! I said stop! Stop right now! I have no idea what you all think you’re doing but get off the ring, right now!
Everyone stops and looks at Isabella.
Steve White: It’s Thor! It’s Thor! Thor just stopped them in their tracks and he’s telling Isabella and Co to stop right now! Saved by the bell!!
Sah’ta Thor: Not sure what you’re waiting for and I know I didn’t stutter! Not like this, I don’t know how many times I need to say it. Get off the ring and leave right now!
Steve White: Thor calling them off right now!!
The fans give a mixed reaction as Isabella and the rest get off the apron and make their way up the ramp to Thor as Thea, Nina and Chelsea look out, defiant and still alert.
Sah’ta Thor: That’s right… Enough. If I’m going to win the EHWF World Championship again, it’s going to be one on one, straight up against Thea. I don’t need any of you to help me win a match, I don’t know how many times I have to say that…
Thea Nefeli: That’s fine Thor… I know you weren’t in a position or condition to compete tonight. I’m sympathetic to that and respect your decision to keep competing… But like I said tonight. Even as a young girl, I watched you on Mayhem 10 years ago and I think I know what you’re capable of. You might be 100% genuine or you might be orchestrating this whole thing… Regardless, I think Chelsea LeClair had the right idea against your daughter tonight.
Steve White: What is Thea talking about?
Thea Nefeli: You want your rematch against me next week at Last Rites? Fine… But lets keep everyone else out of this. Lets keep your family and friends from interfering and lets do this thing inside Hell In A Cell! You and me one on one!
The fans LOSE IT! Chelsea nods along and Thor looks side to side at all of his friends and family on the stage. Thea folds her arms back inside the ring as she looks out at Thor and awaits a reply.
Steve White: WHAT!? Thea Nefeli vs. Sah’ta Thor - EHWF World Championship rematch at Last Rites in Hell In A Cell?!!
Sah’ta Thor: DEAL!
The fans go wild and Thea leaps up onto the middle and top ropes and holds her EHWF World Championship belt out at Thor as her music hits! The others all walk off backstage leaving Thor on the stage looking out at Thea who is back in the ring with Nina and Chelsea behind her!
Steve White: Well ladies and gents WHAT A NIGHT it was tonight! I can’t wait to see what’s gonna happen next week at Last Rites! It’s gonna be freaking HUGE! We’ll see you next week ladies and gentlemen! Good night and be safe!
Steve White: Ladies and Gentlemen! We welcome you to Saturday Night Mayhem LIVE from Marvel Stadium here in Australia! What an absolutely incredible night we have planned for you all tonight! It’s gonna be a HUGE main event as we have our NEW World Champion Thea Nefeli in a title defense right off the bat!! Thea Nefeli went one on one with Sah'ta Thor at Aces High in a very eventful, exciting and convoluted match which captivated the fans. Thea finally realised and accomplished her dream of becoming EHWF World Champion! However, the match wasn't without controversy. Isabella Thorn along with Astryd Thorn tried to interfere in the match, much to the protest of Thor himself. After the match, Isabella Thorn brutally attacked Thea Nefeli from behind and assaulted her until her number one contender for her Jr Heavyweight Championship; Chelsea LeClair came out and put a stop to it! Tonight, with Thor's condition unknown, Isabella Thorn will go head to head with Thea Nefeli in her first match as World Champion and the EHWF World Championship will be on the line! You're not gonna want to miss this one as things are really heating up now!
Chuck Thompson: I can’t wait for this one Steve, that’s gonna be an interesting main event but we’ve got a MASSIVE mixed tag team match as Scott Wilson and Chelsea LeClair both picked up big wins and huge prizes and opportunities in the Blackjack Ladder Match last week at Aces High. David Ashburn was able to help Team Mayhem come away with the win in the traditional 8 person tag team match. Chelsea LeClair has had a lot of issues with Kori Argentum lately and by extension with David Ashburn as well now. Scott Wilson has also gotten on the rough side of David Ashburn in recent weeks and now also with Kori Argentum with their performance in the Blackjack Ladder Match. Tonight Wilson and LeClair will team up together to go head to head with Ashburn and Argentum in a massive contest!!
Steve White: That is gonna be insane! Before that however, it's a big 3 way match with some of Mayhem's most popular and skilled stars! Joanna Rissi has been influential since her return to Mayhem over a month ago! Nina Chanel has done everything in her power to help Thea Nefeli in the world title picture and Zoe McDraven is coming back from a long injury. Tonight these three women have the chance to impress and possibly rank in for a title shot down the line but it's not going to be easy as there can only be one clear cut winner of this 3 way contest tonight!
Chuck Thompson: And speaking of incredible, It's time to kick off Mayhem with 1 of 2 huge title matches tonight! Mass Mancini and Diana Bellerose have been very dominant Mixed Tag Team Champions this year and tonight they put the titles on the line once more! Alexandria Kendrick has had 2 shots at Mass and Diana in the past with Ace Pena and both times she came up short. At Aces High everyone was left in shock when they saw Arcus D'Rocco and Alexandria Kendrick making out in a storage room. Tonight Arcus D'Rocco comes all the way from Chaos to team with Alexandria Kendrick! Ace Pena looked disgusted last week when they were caught in the storage room but if Arcus can get the job done with Alexandria tonight after she failed so many times before with Ace, then no doubt Ace will be beside himself!
Steve White: We have a lot of stuff to get through as well with appearances from Thea Nefeli, Isabella Thorn and others!!
Chuck Thompson: I can’t wait for tonight, Steve! Lets start the show!
The scene opens in a jam-packed arena. The lights dim, and suddenly, the sounds of "Joyride" by Tinashe reverberate throughout the stadium. Smoke fills the entrance ramp, and a spotlight illuminates the new EHWF World Champion, Thea Nefeli. She stands tall, the championship title shimmering over her shoulder dressed in a small cut off pale orange tank top and a small pair of denim shorts with a pair of converse.
The fans erupt in a deafening cheer, their enthusiasm palpable. Thea's eyes glisten with a mix of triumph and nostalgia. The chants rise and fall in waves, the entire arena echoing with a resounding "THEA! THEA! THEA!"
She makes her way down the ramp, high-fiving fans, her every step filled with confidence. Upon reaching the ring, she takes a moment, climbing the ropes and hoisting the title high for all to see. The crowd's cheers reach a crescendo.
Finally, she brings a mic to her lips, her voice steady and strong despite the overwhelming emotion of the moment.
Thea Nefeli: Four years... Four long years it took me to get here, standing in this very ring, holding this championship title... Four years ago, many of you might remember when I was brutally beaten by Ana Somnia. That night, my dreams seemed shattered, my spirit crushed. But there's something you should all know about me. I'm not one to back down, to give in, to let adversity define me.
She pauses, a single tear rolling down her cheek, her voice trembling slightly.
Thea Nefeli: That loss to Ana was a devastating blow, but it was also the catalyst I needed. It lit a fire in me, a fire that never once dimmed. Since I was young all I dreamed about was coming to EHWF. All I dreamed about was being on TV. All I dreamed about was winning the Tag Team Championships with Nina... and all I dreamed about every single night was one day becoming the EHWF World Champion!
The crowd erupts once more, showing their unwavering support!
Thea Nefeli: But this journey, as fulfilling and hard as it was, was never walked alone. First and foremost, I want to thank my husband, Mazzio. He's not only been my pillar of strength but also my coach, pushing me beyond my limits, helping me rise from the ashes. When he started training me is when I started a new era of skill, fitness and ability. Without him, I'm not here today, it's that simple.
She smiles, wiping away her tears in her eyes.
Thea Nefeli: And Nina Chanel... My tag team partner, my sister in arms. Nina, your belief in me, even in my darkest moments, has been the beacon guiding me back to this ring. You've been by my side, through thick and thin, and I couldn't be prouder to share this moment with you. We've been through it all, even coming up in the indies together and getting signed to the big leagues in EHWF together and I know we'll be together forever!
The arena is filled with emotion, everyone hanging on to Thea's every word, waiting for what she'll say next. The scene freezes, leaving the audience in suspense, wondering what Thea will reveal or who might interrupt her triumphant moment.
Taking a deep breath, Thea continued as the fans again started chanting her name as she listened.
Thea Nefeli: Now, there's been talk going around about Sah'ta Thor's health. And while I'm truly sorry to hear about any troubles he might be facing, he made the choice to step into that ring and defend the title against me. And I won. Fair and square. I only have respected for Sah'ta Thor and everything he's done...
She paused for emphasis, looking directly into the camera.
She paused for emphasis, looking directly into the camera.
Thea Nefeli: However, I want to make something crystal clear. While I may not have any personal issues with Sah'ta Thor himself, I've got no love for his family. I've watched them, seen the games they play, and I'm not a fan. Isabella and Astryd interfering in my matches. Targeting Chelsea LeClair. Talking shit behind my back. I'm not into that type of stuff, you all know that by now. And I'm sure Sah'ta Thor isn't into it either as he has seemed angry any time any of that has gone down... but I remember watching EHWF and Mayhem as a girl and I remember watching Sah'ta Thor back then as well so forgive me if I'm a little skeptical about how genuine he may be. For all I know he's truly genuine with all of this but there is always the chance he's commanding Isabella and Astryd in all of this... I guess time will tell, hey?
The crowd stirred, sensing the rising tension. Thea pulling no punches right now.
Thea Nefeli: Now, I know I've still got a lot to prove here in EHWF and that journey starts tonight. Isabella Thorn, Sah'ta Thor's very own daughter, has thrown down the gauntlet. I might not trust her or Astryd or anyone else affiliated with Sah'ta Thor, but that's irrelevant now. What matters is that I've realized my dream, and I stand here as your EHWF World Champion. And believe me, no one... no one can take that away from me. If Thor is truly pure and genuine in his demeanor, then this has nothing to do with him. If not, well either way I'm going to beat Isabella tonight and trust me, I'm aware that this is no easy feat!
A wave of cheers erupted from the crowd, their faith in Thea evident tonight.
Thea Nefeli: I won't sugarcoat it. Holding onto this title is going to be an uphill battle, but with the undying support of all of you, every single fan out there, I'm confident that I can not only survive but thrive. And make this reign one for the history books!
Her eyes narrowed slightly as she directed her next words very deliberately.
The crowd stirred, sensing the rising tension. Thea pulling no punches right now.
Thea Nefeli: Now, I know I've still got a lot to prove here in EHWF and that journey starts tonight. Isabella Thorn, Sah'ta Thor's very own daughter, has thrown down the gauntlet. I might not trust her or Astryd or anyone else affiliated with Sah'ta Thor, but that's irrelevant now. What matters is that I've realized my dream, and I stand here as your EHWF World Champion. And believe me, no one... no one can take that away from me. If Thor is truly pure and genuine in his demeanor, then this has nothing to do with him. If not, well either way I'm going to beat Isabella tonight and trust me, I'm aware that this is no easy feat!
A wave of cheers erupted from the crowd, their faith in Thea evident tonight.
Thea Nefeli: I won't sugarcoat it. Holding onto this title is going to be an uphill battle, but with the undying support of all of you, every single fan out there, I'm confident that I can not only survive but thrive. And make this reign one for the history books!
Her eyes narrowed slightly as she directed her next words very deliberately.
Thea Nefeli: Sah'ta Thor, you've got a choice to make. You can keep your dignity, fight your battles with honor, and ensure your family and the Insidious crew do the same and stay out of my way and stay out of people like Chelsea LeClair's way and FIGHT FAIR. Or you can side with the underhanded tactics of your daughter. If you choose the latter, any shred of respect you've managed to reclaim from the fans and this industry will evaporate. Make your decision wisely. I know you're more than smart enough to make the right call, Thor and when you make that call, I'll be waiting here with this belt ready for your rematch because there is no one more deserving out there right now!
Dropping the mic with a resounding thud, Thea raised the title once more, her face a blend of challenge and determination, throwing down the gauntlet for anyone listening on Mayhem! We fade out back to ringside as she exits the ring.
Dropping the mic with a resounding thud, Thea raised the title once more, her face a blend of challenge and determination, throwing down the gauntlet for anyone listening on Mayhem! We fade out back to ringside as she exits the ring.
We cut to the ring where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: This opening contest tonight is a Mixed Tag Team Match and it’s for the EHWF Mixed Tag Team Championships!
The lights fade out, as a maniacal laugh from Alexandria can be heard right before "No World for Tomorrow" by Coheed & Cambria begins to blare throughout the arena. The lights come back in with a teal hue, as the crowd erupts with boos. Alexandria Kendrick steps out onto the stage, staring down at the ring, refusing to break her focus. Her long, black hair was tied back into a braided ponytail. She wore black compression shorts that ended just below her knees with a teal grim reaper design on the left leg while "Kendrick" in teal font went down her right leg. On her upper torso she wore a similar compression style women's tanktop that clung tightly to her body, to the delight of many in the crowd. She makes her way down the ramp, shaking her wrists and limbering up as she does so. She rolls into the ring underneath the bottom rope, quickly pushing herself up to her feet like a jump, showing off some of her strength. Alex would stand in the middle of the ring, pulling a pair of gloves out from her cleavage and pulling them on, one at a time. They seemed to also have a teal wolf design on each glove. She makes sure her fingers are in tight before pulling the velcro over, tightening the gloves around her wrist before popping her knuckles. She would then suddenly jump forward, placing her right foot on the bottom rope and catching her left foot onto the middle rope while grabbing a hold of the top rope with her left hand. Alex then raises her right fist into the air. "No World for Tomorrow" would slowly begin to fade out. Alex would hop off of the ropes and back into the corner, waiting for the bell to ring.
Illa Isabella: Introducing First… The Challengers… First up tonight… Alexandria Kendrick!
Drive by Fat Joe hits the PA System and calm blue and green lighting slowly hits the arena as all of the fans go wild with cheers and roars! Arcus' silhouette appears on the stage as he makes his way out. The fans are all going wild and he makes his way down the ramp, slapping hands of the fans before stopping at the bottom. Some blue pyro explodes on the sides of the ramps and when the sparks end, Arcus sprints into the ring and slides in, getting on the ropes and celebrating, waiting for the bell to ring.
Illa Isabella: And her partner tonight… He is the EHWF Showtime Champion… Arcus D’Rocco!
The lights go out in the arena, as a white curtain drops from the ceiling. The music begins to kick in as a woman stands behind it for a moment. The woman then raises her hands to her sides as she begins posing behind the curtain as the lyrics begin.
It's a human sign
When things go wrong
When the scent of her lingers
And temptation's strong
The curtain drops revealing Diana Bellerose standing behind it, with her rookie Anna Ross. Diana steps through putting her hands up by her side, again as Anna steps beside her waving at the fans. Diana slaps her hands down, then lifts the bottom part of her jacket she is wearing, starting to walk down to the ring, Anna follows her sighing a bit, as she reaches out for the fans. Diana ignored her for that one, as she stopped at the bottom of the ramp, looking up into the ring. She points then Anna goes over and climbs up on to the apron and opens the rope as Diana stands there for another moment.
Cold, cold heart
Hardened by you (oh)
Some things lookin' better, baby
Just passin' through (no, no, no, no, no)
Diana then turns to the stairs and goes over to them. She climbs up them, and steps through the waiting ropes, she then poses for a moment walking around the ring, before heading over to the corner climbing up the turnbuckle and flipping her blonde hair. She points to her corner as Anna then moves into it, standing there. Diana then drops her jacket to her, and moves to the middle of the ring to watch for the opponent.
Illa Isabella: And next… their opponents in this contest tonight… She is one half of the EHWF Mixed Tag Team Champions… The Wild Rose… Diana Bellerose!
Don't Condone by Symba hits the PA System and calm blue and green lighting slowly hits the arena as all of the fans go wild with cheers and roars! Mass Mancini's silhouette appears on the stage as he makes his way out. The fans are all going wild and he makes his way down the ramp, slapping hands of the fans before stopping at the bottom. Some blue pyro explodes on the sides of the ramps and when the sparks end, Mass sprints into the ring and slides in, getting on the ropes and celebrating, waiting for the bell to ring.
Illa Isabella: And her partner in his contest tonight… He is the other half of the EHWF Mixed Tag Team Champions… Mass Mancini!
DING DING DING!
Match #1: Mass Mancini & Diana Bellerose (c) vs. Arcus D’Rocco & Alexandria Kendrick
The bell rang with a resonant clang. Mancini started off nimble, bouncing on the balls of his feet, eyeing his bulkier opponent. D’Rocco, with a smirk, cracked his knuckles, the sheer size of him intimidating. Mancini was the first to strike, using his agility to land a swift kick to D’Rocco’s calf. But Arcus wasn't fazed. He lunged forward, attempting to grapple Mancini. However, Mass's speed allowed him to slip from D’Rocco’s grasp, delivering a spinning heel kick to D’Rocco’s temple. The bigger man staggered but quickly regained his footing! Arcus, determined to use his strength, cornered Mancini, trapping him in the turnbuckle. With a grin, he sent a series of powerful chops to Mancini’s chest, each slap echoing throughout the arena. But Mancini, resilient as ever, retaliated with a barrage of rapid-fire punches, managing to push D’Rocco back. Seizing the moment, Mancini leapt to the top rope, diving off to land a missile dropkick. D’Rocco was taken by surprise, crashing back-first onto the mat. But the big man didn't stay down for long.
Steve White: Massive Mixed Tag Team Championship match opening things here tonight and Arcus and Mass are going at it and they’re not slowing down! They’ve been hating it hard for ages and neither man is show sings of slowing down!
Chuck Thompson: Arcus D’Rocco is already the Showtime Champion from Chaos! He’s here from Chaos because he’s with Alexandria now? If you saw Aces High you would have seen these two getting caught fuckin’ in the storage room! I fucking hate Arcus D’Rocco now, lucky motherfucker!
With a growl, D’Rocco grabbed Mancini’s leg during an attempted kick, spinning him around and hoisting him into the air, holding him in a prolonged vertical suplex. The display of raw power had the crowd gasping. But just when it seemed D’Rocco would dominate, Mancini shifted his weight, reversing the move into a tornado DDT, driving D’Rocco’s head into the canvas! The fans go WILD as Mass takes back control of this one after a tough onslaught from Arcus! Taking advantage of the stunned D’Rocco, Mancini climbed the ropes again, looking for a high-flying move. But as he descended, D’Rocco showcased his strength, catching the airborne Mancini and transitioning into a thunderous powerbomb. Not letting up, D’Rocco began to ground and pound, using his superior muscle mass to keep Mancini pinned, while delivering devastating blows. But Mancini, used his legs to trap D’Rocco in a headscissor, managing to roll him into a pinning predicament! Arcus quickly pushed out of it but it cost him as he faltered and Mass snapped a kick into his temple!
Steve White: Arcus using his power to come away with this one but Mass with that speed and that kick is able to get back in the drivers seat of this contest and it’s not gonna be easy for Arcus and Alexandria tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Mass and Diana have been Mixed Tag champs for a long time! They’re not gonna give it up like this tonight!
Both men continued to exchange blows. Mancini, with his precise kicks, targeted D’Rocco’s knees, trying to chop the bigger man down. D’Rocco, however, absorbed the blows, waiting for an opening. And then, in a move that showcased his blend of power and agility, D’Rocco hoisted Mancini into a fireman's carry, possibly setting up for his finisher. But Mancini wriggled, elbowing D’Rocco’s head, trying to escape. Mass gets off of Arcus’ back and snaps a kick in on his chest! Arcus falls back and Mass jumps a mean dropkick into Arcus’ head and he goes down! Mass quickly tags in Diana who gets up on the top rope and launches herself off, hitting Arcus with a big hurricanrana the second he gets up and the fans GO WILD! Arcus hits the mat! He’s back up! Diana swings a kick but he ducks it and hits her with two clasped hands to the chest that take her to the mat! Diana is back up and he hit her again! She’s up and gets hit a third time! She stumbles up and with another big thud hits the mat as Arcus hits her again! Arcus picks Diana up and rams her into the corner hard! Arcus tags in Alexandria! Alexandria kneels down and Arcus picks Diana up and slams her down on Alexandria’s knee! Alexandria covers!
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Steve White: Arcus and Alexandria, EHWF’s newest couple are doing damage and working together well here tonight as Alexandria comes in and gets a near fall!
Chuck Thompson: Ace Pena was fucking pissed when he saw Arcus and Alexandria making out in the storage room! Ace and Alexandria have tries to get at the Mixed Tag Team Championships before but have come up short! Don’t forget they were the first Mixed Tag Champions after all. Can Alexandria do this with Arcus tonight?
Diana screamed and shoved Alexandria off of her as they both got up! Both women were incredibly skilled technicians. Diana targeted Alexandria's arm, applying various holds and wrenches, trying to wear down her opponent. She flowed from an armbar into a wristlock, then transitioned into a hammerlock, keeping Alexandria guessing. However, Alexandria managed to counter, reversing the hammerlock and swiftly transitioning into a headlock. With her strength advantage, she put pressure on Diana, trying to cut off her airflow and slow her down. Diana shoved Alexandria into the ropes and then hit her with a running hurricanrana when she bounced back! They’re up! Diana swings! Alexandria ducks it and bounces off of the ropes and hits Diana with a running Spanish fly and the fans go NUTS!
Steve White: Alexandria just so fast and athletic! Diana so technical and skilled! They’re tearing the house down and I don’t see a clear winner yet but the challengers are taking it to the champs right now!
Chuck Thompson: Alexandria looks so damn good! Diana is so damn fine! I fucking hate Mass Mancini and Arcus D’Rocco!!
Diana, realising she needed to change her strategy, sent a series of elbows into Alexandria's ribs, breaking the hold. With a sudden burst, she sent Alexandria into the ropes and, on the rebound, hit her with a beautiful dropkick! Sensing her opportunity, Diana ascended to the top rope! But as she leapt off aiming for a moonsault, Alexandria rolled away at the last moment, causing Diana to crash and burn! The fans go wild and Alexandria quickly got up and ran an elbow into Mass Mancini’s face, knocking him to the apron floor! Diana gets up and Alexandria springs off of the middle ropes to the top rope and nails Diana with a spring board dropkick as the fans go wild!
Steve White: Diana was coming away with it there but Alexandria just stops her in her tracks as she flies around the ring and hits that dropkick!
Chuck Thompson: Mass trying to get involved but Alexandria is famous for her focus and awareness and combined with Arcus’ power and aggression that might be the key! Mass and Diana still in this one though!
Alexandria seized this chance, locking Diana into a Krav armbar, applying pressure on her back and arms. The pain was evident on Diana's face, but her determination was unwavering. Inch by inch, she dragged herself towards the ropes, forcing a break! Pulling herself up, Diana dodged Alexandria’s oncoming attack, grabbing her in a quick small package pin! The referee began the count!
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KICK OUT!
Alexandria and Diana are up and Alexandria jumps up on Diana’s shoulders and plants her with a huge standing hurricanrana! Diana sways and groggily gets up after a while! Alexandria pulls her in for Perfect Shot! Diana spins out into a wrist lock! Alexandria snaps a big strong style kick into Diana’s midsection! Alexandria stops Diana’s boot! Alexandria with a Krav strike then a Krav thrust to the ribs! Alexandria pulls Diana in and hits her with Perfect Shot! The fans all go NUTS and Alexandria covers!
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NO!
Mass Mancini jumps on Alexandria and breaks it up!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! What a match! What an opener! Diana and Alexandria going NUTS right now and the fans love it! Mass Mancini barely saves this one after that huge Perfect Shot from Alexandria and Alexandria looks rattled!
Chuck Thompson: It’s so hard to rattle Alexandria which shows just how much Mass and Diana have grown! Mass is gonna do some damage now but Arcus is rushing in! Watch out!!
Mass picks up Alexandria and dishes out a right hand, knocking her down! Arcus runs across the ring and LEVELS Mass with a HUGE spear and both men roll out of the ring for fear of DQ! Mass is hurt on the outside! Arcus yells and smacks the apron and encourages Alexandria! Diana picks Alexandria up and slaps her across the face! Diana goes for the Wild Rose roundhouse! Alexandria ducks it and hits Diana with her spinning backfist! The fans are on their feet! Diana is stunned and stumbles around right into Alexandria’s End Game knee to the head and the fans GO WILD as Diana is down and Alexandria hooks both legs!
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DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: Here are your winners and the NEW EHWF Mixed Tag Team Champions… the EHWF Showtime Champion… Arcus D’Rocco and Alexandria Kendrick!
Steve White: WHAT!? We got new EHWF Mixed Tag Team Champions! Alexandria Kendrick and Arcus D’Rocco have done it! WHAT A MATCH!!
Chuck Thompson: An incredible match and Mayhem’s new premier couple are the new Mixed Tag Team champions tonight!!
Alexandria Kendrick and Arcus D'Rocco stand in the center of the ring, holding up their newly-won EHWF Mixed Tag Team Championship belts. They’re both beaming, out of breath, and their adrenaline is palpable. Alexandria and Arcus exchange a passionate glance, drawing closer, and finally lock lips, celebrating their victory! Mass and Diana are on the outside as Mass kicks the barricade out of frustration and Diana screams with rage. Arcus and Alexandria continue to make out with the title belts next to each other as they embrace.
Suddenly, the crowd’s reaction changes from cheers to a mix of boos and gasps as Ace Pena's entrance theme, blares over the speakers. Ace storms down the ramp, fury painted all over his face. The camera catches every ounce of his rage.
Chuck Thompson: It’s that simp, Ace Pena!!
Ace Pena: Alexandria! How could you?! You had to have known how I felt!
The couple breaks their embrace, both looking surprised and a bit taken aback. Alexandria steps forward, her voice shaky yet determined.
Alexandria Kendrick: A-Ace... Ace stop this... We’ve been through so much together. We were the first Mixed Tag Team Champions back in 2020. We've faced all the drama with my father last year and stood by each other the whole time. But we were always best friends... Nothing more.
The crowd murmurs in anticipation. They can sense the tension thickening.
Ace Pena: Best friends? After everything, you think that's all we were? Every time I looked at you, every match we fought side by side, I hoped you would see how I felt. How I felt about you all of this damn time... Instead... Instead... You and this guy!?
Arcus D'Rocco steps in, protecting Alexandria. His imposing stature dwarfing Ace's.
Arcus D'Rocco: She’s with me dude... It's nothing personal. She's told you how she's felt. C'mon!
Alexandria slightly holds back Arcus and puts her hand on his chest as she gets between him and Ace.
Alexandria Kendrick: Ace, I'm with Arcus... But we have friendship, Ace. Do you really want to ruin what we had? Our friendship after all this time and all we've been through?
Ace, blinded by anger and heartbreak, lunges at Arcus with a wild swing. But the significantly more energetic and muscular Arcus swiftly blocks the move with ease, responding with a devastating right hand, sending Ace crashing to the mat!
The crowd erupts, some cheering for Arcus and others expressing sympathy for Ace as the fans go NUTS!
Steve White: Right hand! Ace swung but Arcus too fast and strong just dropped this dude! How emasculating!!
Alexandria, in shock, pulls Arcus away, urging him not to continue the altercation. She shouts, looking back at the fallen Ace with a mixture of sorrow and pity.
The two, still holding their championship belts, exit the ring, leaving a hurt and humiliated Ace Pena behind, as the scene fades out.
We come back from commercial break as the open notes to "Up from the Ashes" by Letter Black as the lights dim. A few seconds into the music it changes to "Win This War" by Moana A x Koda Kids. As the first verse echoes through the arena The EHWF Jr. Heavyweight Champion Isabella Thorn comes to the top of the ramp in a pair of knee ripped jeans, a random metal band t-shirt, a pair of black boots and a studded denim jacket. She walks down the ramp towards the ring as the music plans a look of extreme concentration and intensity on her face. She slides into the ring and stalks across to lean through the ropes to reach for a microphone from the ringside area. She gets it and struts to the center of the ring lifting the microphone to her dark purple glossed lips.
Isabella Thorn: It is interesting the things I have been seeing all over social media based on the comments I have heard when watching EHWF programming back. It seems, the general consensus is that ever since I rewon my Jr. Heavyweight Title I have changed. Though, I have to wonder what expert opinion has this consensus of the well informed masses come to this conclusion? By what deeply earned insight do you have a right to even claim such a thing? Do you think that the last year of my performing in this ring gave you an inkling of who I am as a person? Or have you forgotten that until after I beat Zoe McDraven at Meltdown to win my first EHWF title, I was hidden under a mask to hide my identity.
As she says this, images of her run as Kyuubi Azule play on the tron to remind the fans of how she had first come on to the EHWF scene. Finally, it ends with her pulling off her mask on the Mayhem after Meltdown to reveal her true identity.
Isabella Thorn: Oh, I think I might know what everyone's on about. How could I not repay the favor done to me by Chelsea LeClair from Come At Me Bro. I guess some small amount of explanation is owed to my number one contender at the very least. Yet, if you really want to know the reason I didn't help rush out to stop her from being beat down a couple Mayhem's back, you will need to understand some back story.
Isabella takes a deep breath as she runs her free hand over the surface of the title belt around her waist. After a few tense seconds she begins to speak.
Isabella Thorn: Some of what I am about to say I have revealed publicly in other places. However, none is being spoken as an excuse for my actions. Never an excuse for what I have done and more importantly haven't done in recent months. No, what I say here and now is merely an unvarnished look behind the curtain so all of you can see what made me the woman I am today. With that aside taken care of, I hope you are all ready to hop aboard the trauma express.
Isabella says this with an almost disturbed laugh as she spins around the ring to look over the entire audience.
Isabella Thorn: Let's go to the beginning shall we? I was born in Mexico City, Mexico. My mother was a dancer and my father was a salesman by the name of Armando Cortez. I see by the scattering of gasps you recognize the name. I mean you should recognize the name of the man who introduced Ace High to the EHWF. Or more importantly the team vs team aspect of it. In its inception it was Team Scorpion Under Captain Micheal Rissi repping Mayhem vs Team Armando under Captain Sah'ta Thor for Anarchy. Yet, I got ahead of myself, I was born May 27, 2004 and for the first 4 years everything was fine. No real problems at home to speak over, or at least that I knew of. That all changed though right after my 4th birthday as my parents started fighting. At the time I didn't know what it was about but over the next year it all got worse and my father, well he became distant and things only got worse. It all came to a head a couple weeks after my fifth birthday when my father kidnapped me and ran to the United States seeking new job opportunities. At first I thought it was an adventure with daddy but it quickly became apparent that I wouldn't be seeing my mother again any time soon. Well, the whole adventure with my sperm donor lasted a couple more weeks until he sold me for a large stack of cash to a younger couple.
There is a momentary pause as Isabella lets the implication of her words sink into the crowd.
Isabella Thorn: In the weeks that followed I learned much that should be spoken of in a place like this. Suffice it to say I found out this couple was one a a dozen or so who served as agents to a much bigger organization. It took months to finally get to what they called a processing and training center. To be a bit blunt here it turns out that my own blood sold me to an underground slave ring. Which is how I first met the man I call my father. It was my fifth or sixth night in the training center, a glorified subterranean warehouse that had been converted into a rough jail of sorts, and I had just endured a brutal training session and been thrown back into my cell. Again to be clear I will be straight up in that I had been abused repeatedly up to that point. Picture a girl huddled in the corner of a cell more at home in a medieval castle dungeon battered and bruised having endured abuse and torture for days on end.
The intense look on Isabella's face deepens as she looks out over the crowd to see the horrified looks starting to appear as it dawned on the audience what she was saying.
Isabella Thorn: Oh is that a little too real for you? The worst is over as it was for me the night Sah'ta Thor found me and in the first act of kindness covered me in his coat. The justice he meted out that night on the men present was swift and unyielding. I was only one of 30 orphans or otherwise displaced children found in that warehouse by Sah'ta Thor and the men under his command. We were the lucky ones who were found though the records that existed indicated that thousands of victims had passed through those walls.
Another pause as Isabella takes a deep breath as she switches the microphone to her other hand.
Isabella Thorn: After the rescue there was no one to claim us and to be honest we were all emotionally scarred. So Sah'ta Thor adopted us all and gave us the care we all needed. Most of the longer term victims required 24 hour round the clock care and counseling so the man I have seen derided for years used his own money to pay for what we needed. I was actually the newest of the kids to start training so while it still takes regular therapy and the support of my loving family I didn't need to stay at the care center like some still do to this day. No, I lived as my sheroes daughter. In time, he found my mother and the family I still have in Mexico and I still regularly visit them but I digress. Thing is after those first few months following my rescue I learned that professional wrestling was the family business. Long story short, Sah'ta Thor created Imperial Youth Wrestling for me to help with my healing. By 2010 and my 6th birthday I was being trained to do what I do today. For 13 years I trained with dozens of the best this industry has to offer in multiple countries. Sure I am related to at least half of them but that doesn't change the fact that I have trained and learned from multiple world champions.
She holds up her hand to forestall the murmuring that she could hear starting in the crowd.
Isabella Thorn: Don't get this twisted as me trying to paint myself as a victim. No, I was dealt a shit hand in life but I survived it. Sure I was broken and shattered but dozens of people have spent countless hours to show me that I deserved better than I got. Among those people is the man who for almost 9 months was the EHWF World Champion. A man who has poured his soul out for you over the years and is still my many derided as a never was or in kinder moments as has a has been. The man who for so many years has been my pillar of strength and the rock I go to in the storm. A man who even knew he was dying came back to a company that despises him for a chance to make my dreams come true. The man who has spent his entire career seeking to elevate those around him to greater heights is nearing the end of everything.
Isabella shakes her head slightly as she blinks away a few tears.
Isabella Thorn: Which I am aware doesn't explain a thing about why I didn't lift a finger to repay Chelsea for her help or even why I tried to cheat Thea of winning the watch at Ace's High. MY Father is dying. Here is the sobering reality: the vultures have already started to circle around Sah'ta Thor. Even before he publicly revealed his condition people have been gathering in the hopes to be the one to bring him down. The other sobering reality is that even though I knew the announcement was coming there is NOTHING I can do about it. There is nothing that can be done to halt the inevitable death of the man who has been my world for most of my life. You will have to forgive me for being a little irrational lately. Though let's be completely honest about Chelsea and the fact that we have a meeting with destiny soon enough. Though speaking of destiny the main event of it tonight is full of it.
There is an almost amused look on Isabella's face as her body seems to shift from heart broken to determined.
Isabella Thorn: Something I was taught growing up in this business is to always have a plan. Though to be fair I learned the art of weaving plans within plans from masters of the art from. Since we are speaking about realities, I have done everything I can short of burying the information to not just be seen as Sah'ta Thor's daughter. Okay some will say that even with my Kyuubi Azule run I was still given the shot because of who I am related to. Fair enough, I will admit that but just because I was given the shot doesn't mean I have been given my place on the Mayhem roster. No hate me if you want for recent actions but no one can deny that I haven't EARNED my place as the youngest EHWF talent under contract. The simple fact is that I have put in the work to be here where I am at and that isn't an accident. At Ace's High I made an investment in my future. You see, I have every intention of holding the EHWF World Championship one day. In this industry I know all too well how some days can become never. Now Thea is a fine Champion who has finally gotten her due but I want one thing to be clear about what happened at Aces High, I am calling my shot Thea. Oh, I know full well that the shot might not even end up being aimed at you Champ.
It is as if an inner predator has been unleashed as Isabella paces around the ring clearly getting into her next words.
Isabella Thorn: No Astryd and I did what we did to make sure my name is spoken of when future World Title shots are either earned or handed out. Which brings us to tonight's main event. Champion vs Champion in a match I don't even have to win. Oh, I fully intend on doing everything I can to have my hand raised as the victor tonight. However, there is a reason my father hand picked Thea Nefali as the one to take the title from him. I am not going to deny that Thea is a talented wrestler in the ring. Yet, for all that talent and skill, the new World Champion will not be able to just steam roll me into an easy win. My career wins regardless of what happens tonight and down the road in the not too distant future it will be me who is the new EHWF World Champion. In the words of Thanos, I am Inevitable.
We cut to the ring where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: This following contest tonight is a 3 way match set for one single fall!
Joyride by Tinashe starts to play on the PA system and makes way for the entrance of Nina Chanel. The fans cheer as Nina Chanel comes out in the smoke and lights and does a sexy pose on the stage. Nina comes down the ramp and points at some fans then runs down the ramp and gets into the ring. Nina gets to the corner and raises her arms then waits for the match to finally begin.
Illa Isabella: Introducing First… Nina Chanel!
Soft pink lights begin to flicker around the entrance as the opening guitar riff plays along with the video package on the tron. As the lyrics start, Zoe pushes aside the curtain, walking out slowly with a smirk on her face.
“I’ll stop the whole world
I’ll stop the whole world
From turning us into a monster
And eating us alive”
As the chorus pops, she throws a fist into the air, then makes her way to the ring, sliding under the bottom rope to leap up to her feet and pose in the middle of the ring.
Illa Isabella: And next up… The Supernova… Zoe McDraven!
The opening of 'Be Right Here' by Kungs hits the speakers as the arena dims leaving orange and green lights strobbed throughout. The fans cheer as Joanna steps out from behind the curtain. Standing in the center of the ramp she raises her arms to the cheering fans!
Walking down the ramp, she runs her hand through her hair before tagging some of the fans hands as they reach over the barricade with cheers! The fiery Joanna breaks out into a sprint as the theme reaches it's peak drop on the speakers!
As she walks up the steal steps Joanna has a confident stride as she walks along the apron's edge, wiping her boots off on the apron before entering the ring under the second rope, she stands back up, flipping her hair over her shoulder and performing theatrics in the ring and on the corner before walking to the furthest side of the ring where she warms up for her match.
Illa Isabella: And finally… Making her way to the ring... Joanna Rissi!
DING DING DING!
Match #2: Joanna Rissi vs. Nina Chanel vs. Zoe McDraven
As the bell rang, the tension was palpable. Joanna, tried to seize the early advantage, lunging at Zoe with a spinning heel kick. But Zoe dodged it, causing Joanna to slightly lose her balance. Nina didn’t miss the chance to capitalise on this momentary weakness. Swiftly approaching from the side, she delivered a dropkick to Joanna, sending her tumbling into the ropes. But before Nina could follow up, Zoe was on her, attempting a hurricanrana. The two spiralled in the air momentarily, but Nina managed to counter with a powerbomb into the corner, bringing Zoe crashing to the turnbuckle! The fans start to get super loud!
Steve White: Huge match between two amazing, exciting high flying competitors! This 3 way contest is a huge exhibition impress me match and the winner of this one you would say have to rank up the ladder pretty quickly!
Chuck Thompson: I’m in heaven here tonight! First Diana and Alexandria and now Joanna, Zoe and Nina! And if that wasn’t enough of a treat I still get to see THEA tonight in the main event! WOO!
The crowd was ecstatic. Chants filled the arena as each woman showcased their athleticism and determination. Joanna, recovering quickly, climbed the top rope and executed a flying moonsault onto both opponents as the fans POPPED for that one! However, the landing seemed to take more out of Joanna than she expected, allowing Zoe and Nina to rise first! Nina and Zoe exchanged blows in the center of the ring while Joanna recovered! A series of lightning-fast arm drags and reversals left the crowd cheering louder! Nina then surprised Zoe with a springboard crossbody, only for Zoe to roll through and attempt a pin! Joanna broke the pin with a diving elbow drop instantly! Joanna brought Zoe up from the mat and shouldered her in the chin! Nina hit Joanna in the back of the neck with a forearm and gave her whiplash!
Steve White: Joanna taking it to both women here and it’s a huge slugging contest as these three fly around the ring! Zoe countering almost everything while Nina tries to keep up tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Nina trying to fight back! Got her hands full with two hall of famers tonight!
All three competitors were visibly tiring now! Zoe, seizing a momentary advantage, whipped Nina into the ropes, attempting to follow up with a clothesline. But Nina had other plans, countering with a tilt-a-whirl head scissors that left Zoe disoriented and the fans going NUTS! Joanna, saw an opening! She grabbed Nina from behind, setting up for her Celestial Shot. But just as she was about to launch the kick, Zoe, having regained her composure, hit Joanna with a running sidekick to the head! With all three women on the mat, catching their breath, it was anyone's game! Zoe was able to get to the top rope and launch herself off onto Joanna and Nina with a massive Swanton bomb and the fans went NUTS! Big impact but Nina and Joanna both rolled to the outside, clutching their torsos in pain as the crowd get to their feet after that one!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! Zoe with that double Swanton! That was HUGE and the fans are on their feet!
Chuck Thompson: Zoe going the extra mile and she did a ton of damage to Joanna and Nina there!
Nina rolls out and grabs Joanna! She throws her chest first into the apron then turns her around, grabs her around the waist and rams her back first into the apron and lets her drop in pain! Zoe struggles up to her feet but Nina runs around the ring and jumps onto the steel steps then leaps off and dives into the air and hits Zoe with a flying dropkick in the back, sending her into the barricade! The fans go WILD! The cheers erupt and the fans are loud! Nina gets up and rolls Zoe back into the ring! Nina runs up and smells blood! She springs off of the middle ropes and goes for a lionsault but Zoe gets a knee up and Nina lands on it! Both Nina and Zoe are down! Zoe saved herself but she’s hurt and can’t get up! Joanna rolls into the ring! All women are hurt and exhausted!
Steve White: Nina fighting back hard! Zoe refusing to go down! Zoe with a big counter with that knee and all of a sudden Nina loses ground but Joanna is back in the ring!
Chuck Thompson: Zoe back from that shoulder injury and she’s looking dangerous tonight, Steve!
Joanna picks Nina up and dishes out a dropkick! Nina falls against the ropes! Joanna goes for the Celestial Shot superkick! Nina pulls the top rope down and Joanna goes crashing to the outside! Zoe grabs Nina and gets her on her back and goes for a GTS but Nina grabs her leg and trips her up, sending Zoe on the middle ropes! Nina runs up and springs off of the ropes and then hits Zoe with a huge tiger feint kick! Zoe goes sprawling! Nina gets to the top rope and leaps off but Joanna shoves Zoe out of the way to save the match and Nina hits Joanna with a senton! Nina is up! Zoe hits Nina with a lariat! Joanna is up and hits Zoe with a basement dropkick! Joanna bounces off of the ropes and hits Zoe with her Final Strike (Shining Wizard) the fans go NUTS! Joanna is too focused on Zoe! Nina sneaks up and boots Joanna in the midsection and plants her with Designer DDT! The fans LOSE IT! Joanna rolls out! Nina gets to the apron and springs over and hands on Zoe who is out of it! Nina sits on Zoe’s shoulders but Zoe has no idea where she is after that Final Strike! Nina hits her with the Joyride Hurricanrana and hooks both legs as she sits on her chest after impact!
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DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: Here is your winner of this contest… Nina Chanel!
Steve White: No way! No way! Nina Chanel pulls it off with the Joyride Hurricanrana and this month has been HUGE for Joyride! Nina just picked up a massive win over 2 hall of famers!!
Chuck Thompson: What a match and what a win for Nina!
Nina celebrates in the ring! She can’t believe it! Zoe and Joanna look disappointed as Nina’s music plays! Nina is overjoyed as she raises her arms to the fans. Zoe and Joanna take a moment and look around. Nina shakes both of their hands as the fans cheer and we slowly fade out backstage.
Chelsea LeClair is in the back and she has some things going through her mind. Most notably, she is holding the prize that she won from the Aces High Ladder match and she’s absolutely beaming from this. Still, this expression doesn’t last for all that long as she decides to get to business and express her thoughts.
Chelsea LeClair: I did what I had to do in the Aces High Ladder match. The odds were definitely against me, but I still managed to pull through and win one of the prizes that were at stake But, what I ended up with was definitely not significant. I have the ability to change any match I want, effectively. And hey, I was one of those girls that wanted to grow up and become a television star, so at one time, I LIKED my fiar share of drama. However, this is not to be the case. I’m not going to be dramatic about what i am going to use my prize for. I’m cutting right to the chase and making that announcement right now. See, I know that i have a title shot against Isabella Thorn for the EHWF Junior Heavyweight Championship and there is no question in my mind that this is going to be the most important match of my EHWF career so far. But I’ve been thinking…
Can I trust that this match is going to go on without any shenanigans?
Chelsea pauses and she has an angry expression on her face when she remembers every single time she was assaulted or betrayed from behind by the likes of Kori Argentum, Diana Bellarose, Mass Mancini and Isabella Thorn herself.
Chelsea LeClair: No…
All I can think about is all of the times I’ve interacted with folks that haven’t been good. Mass Mancini was running me down on social media quite heavily thinking that I was never going to amount to anything. Isabella Thorn showed her true colors after everything I did to make sure that she wasn’t going to get screwed out of that championship that she holds now. I’ve been assaulted from behind by the likes of Diana and Kori… and I’m not going to take any chances so, right here and now? I’m going to make the announcement that all those idiots are going to stay the hell out!
Therefore, Isabella… our match for the Junior Heavyweight Championship is going to take place inside of a steel cage…
Chelsea pauses as the crowd cheers her announcement.
Chelsea LeClair: But WAIT… not just ANY steel cage… no… I want to make sure there are no shenanigans! I want to make sure that all those idiots that have assaulted me from behind or gone after me in some way STAY OUT. I’m going to make sure that they don’t make their way into that cage which is why, rather than just any kind of cage match… it’s going to be a BARB WIRE STEEL CAGE MATCH!
The crowd cheers even louder for this.
Chelsea LeClair: Now, this match might be out of my element personally, but if that ladder match proved anything, it’s the fact that you can put me in any sort of situation and I can thrive in it and that’s what I am going to have to do! You want to keep that championship so bad? You’re basically going to have to KILL ME for it because no matter how many times I’ve been beaten down by this basket of idiots over and over again on Mayhem, I am STILL winning.
SO… that brings me to the task at hand tonight…
David Ashburn… Kori Argentum…
Tonight, I team up with Scott Wilson and yeah, there are some bones to pick in this match, especially with you, Kori. You are one of those people that have assaulted me before and don’t think I have forgotten that fact. Now, I have every reason to be skeptical about David because I’ve BEEN betrayed already, but I’m not going to hold Isabella’s actions against him. I know that I can beat you as I’ve done it before. You were the first stop along the way to my ultimate destination of being the Junior Heavyweight Champion and if your partner really has some issues with me, I’ll be glad to handle him too. So I HOPE Isabella is watching this…
Because if you push me too far, I can REALLY bring out a side of me that I’d love to keep locked away and in this match? I might… JUST might… be giving the champion a glimpse of her future…
Chelsea remains confident and determined as she makes her exit and the scene fades to black
We cut to the ring where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: This following contest is a mixed tag team match and it’s set for one fall!
"Chelsea" by STEFY hits and the fans cheer as Chelsea LeClair walks through the curtains, poised, confident and determined to make things happen in this match as she begins to walk down the aisle. She soaks in some cheers a bit as she gets to ringside and at this point, she's all business as she slides into the ring. Soaking things in a bit more, she climbs up the corner to the second rope with a smile, a fist raised in the air and a quick point to the crowd before she hops back down to the corner, leans against it and waits for the match to begin.
Illa Isabella: Introducing First… Chelsea LeClair!
The guitar riff to "Werewolf" begins to ripple throughout the arena. Scott Wilson appears on the entrance stage and after a quick glance at the crowd, begins to make his way to ringside. He stops to limber himself up before entering the ring.
Illa Isabella: And next up… Her partner tonight… Scott Wilson!
The lights suddenly shut off. A silent whisper spoke seconds after.
"I am the warrior, Show your pride now... Solidify your place in time!"
As the chorus of "Warrior" by Disturbed started, the lights flashed back on with white pyrotechnics shooting up from the platform. The color of the lights shooting out of the stage is pink and gold and then changes to blue and green. In front of the blast was Kori Argentum; the fans cheered for her; some chanted her name, while others held up signs with her name on it.
With a smile on her face, she gave the crowd the a wave before running down the ramp. She lunged herself underneath the bottom rope after arriving at the ring, propping herself up on one knee after sliding in the center of it. Kori took the cheers in with the same smile plastered on her face. While standing up on her feet, she raised her hands high, screaming along with them, while making her way over to the corner of the ring to wait for the match to begin.
Illa Isabella: And now… Their opponents… First… Kori Argentum!
Taking you down plays the arena as the fans give a jaded reaction to the entrance of Ashburn
Gold and blue pyro goes off as David makes his way out on the stage and throws off his robe! He shows off and flexes his muscles on the stage and gets into the crowd then makes his way through the ramp and down to the ring looking calm and cool. Ashburn gets in and raises his arms to the fans and begins to prepare getting himself psyched up for the forth coming match.
Illa Isabella: And her partner tonight… He is the EHWF Hardcore Champion… David Ashburn!
DING DING DING!
Match #3: David Ashburn & Kori Argentum vs. Scott Wilson & Chelsea LeClair
The bell rang, and the two circled each other, the tension in the air palpable. It was strength and raw power versus agility and technique. Ashburn made the first move, lunging at Wilson, trying to overpower him early on. But Wilson, slipped under Ashburn's grasp, only to deliver a swift kick to the back of Ashburn's knee! But Ashburn wasn’t going to be brought down easily. He retaliated with a massive clothesline attempt, but Wilson ducked, running to the ropes and rebounding with a flying crossbody. However, Ashburn caught him in mid-air, showcasing his strength, and transitioned into a crushing bear hug. Wilson, gasping for breath but always thinking, managed to clap his hands hard against Ashburn's ears, forcing him to release the hold! Wilson then executed a perfect dropkick, sending Ashburn stumbling to a corner as a Wilson chant broke out and Ashburn and Kori looked pissed!
Steve White: Ashburn and Wilson have had some back and forth and also some words but you can’t deny that Scott Wilson is back and he just earned a championship shot of his choosing at Aces High last week so he’s just getting started!
Chuck Thompson: Kori and Chelsea have been at each other for a couple of months now. It’s really heating up here tonight! Wilson trying to keep Ashburn on the back foot but Ashburn has the strength to back him up in the ring against Wilson!
Seizing the moment, Wilson ascended the turnbuckle and launched himself with a missile dropkick, but Ashburn sidestepped, grabbed Wilson’s legs, slammed him to the mat and quickly locked in a sharpshooter, wrenching Wilson's back and leg!. The crowd's cheers got loud, seeing Wilson's resilience as he clawed his way to the ropes, forcing Ashburn to break the hold after a few seconds! Ashburn scooped up Wilson for a powerful body slam! He then transitioned into a ground and pound, showcasing his raw power as he rained down big punches! But Wilson managed to escape by hooking Ashburn's head and flipping him over with a beautiful bridge pin attempt. Ashburn powered out instantly, both men quickly getting to their feet! Wilson took the offensive, demonstrating his technical prowess with a series of chain wrestling manoeuvres, transitioning from a wrist lock to a hammerlock, and then seamlessly into a headlock as the fans cheered! Ashburn, however, used his brute strength to push Wilson to the ropes, and on the rebound, delivered a devastating spinebuster! Wilson’s eyes were wide on the mat as he didn’t see it coming! Ashburn looks pissed and he wants to end this NOW!
Steve White: Wilson all over Ashburn with big strikes and chain holds but Ashburn just puts a STOP to Wilson with that Spinebuster and now Wilson is in trouble!
Chuck Thompson: You know what’s next! Get outta there Wilson!
Ashburn grabs Wilson’s legs and tries to lock him in the Breaker Lock! The fans get louder and louder! Ashburn wrestles with it! Wilson refuses to let go but Ashburn is crazy strong and locks Wilson in the Breaker Lock! Chelsea wants to break it but the ref tells her to stay back then asks Wilson if he gives up! Wilson tries to get to the ropes! Ashburn over powers him and walks him back to the centre of the ring! Wilson thinks quick and wrenches at Ashburn’s boot and he falls over! Ashburn gets up and boots Wilson in the back and then insults Chelsea who is watching from the apron! Kori yells for Ashburn to end this as Wilson struggles in pain on the mat!
Steve White: Ashburn going for the Breaker Lock! No good! Wilson is resilient but Ashburn has done the damage and the submission combined with that power has put Ashburn and Kori in the lead tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Chelsea is trying to get into this one but Ashburn has cut Wilson off and he might try and make him tap again right now!!
As Ashburn went to apply a camel clutch, trying to wear Wilson down, Wilson once again showcased his experience ring awareness by slipping out and quickly locking in a tight ankle lock. Ashburn grimaced in pain, trying to reach the ropes! Ashburn is far better at submissions and picks out of it easily! They both get up! Wilson with an uppercut to Ashburn but Ashburn drops Wilson with a big right hand then falls in the corner and tags in Kori! Kori comes in and snaps a big kick to the side of Wilson’s head before he can get up then quickly covers him!
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Kori lines Wilson up as he gets to the ropes, hurt and tired! Kori runs up for her Argentum Gold running knee! Wilson ducks her and her leg gets hung up on the ropes! The fans go NUTS! Wilson jumps up and grabs her head from behind and hits her with a jumping neckbreaker and the fans LOSE IT! They get even louder when Wilson tags in Chelsea! Chelsea gets a massive pop from the crowd as Chelsea vaults up to the top rope and launches with a flying crossbody on Kori! She hooks both legs as the fans erupt!
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Steve White: Ashburn with more damage on Wilson! Ashburn with a tag to Kori and she makes some influence but Wilson cuts her down and tags in Chelsea and these fans have erupted for her here tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Near fall on Wilson! Near fall on Kori! Chelsea leaping into this one and flies through the air with a huge crossbody and she’s got a message to send!
Chelsea picks Kori up and grabs her by the top of her hair and smacks her with a right hand and then another and another and another! The fans are loving this right now! Chelsea springs Kori off of the ropes and then runs after her and hits her with a running hurricanrana! The Kori stumbles around! Chelsea springs off of the middle ropes and hits a springboard dropkick and the fans go wild as Kori realises she’s being out-classed right now! Chelsea picks Kori up but Kori rakes Chelsea’s face and the boos rain down! Kori bounces off of the ropes and hits Chelsea with a bulldog! Kori springboards off of the middle ropes and hits Chelsea with a hurricanrana! The fans are behind it all now! Kori calls for the end as Chelsea gets up and sways from side to side! Kori runs up and goes for Argentum Gold! Chelsea ducks her and Kori hits the ropes! Chelsea counters with a running Spanish fly on rebound! Chelsea springs onto the middle ropes and hits Kori with a dropkick to the back when she gets up! Kori lands in the corner hard and the fans are going wild!
Steve White: A lot revealed tonight from Isabella Thorn. Frankly shocking stuff but Chelsea and Isabella are gonna meet very soon for the Jr Heavyweight Championship so Isabella is watching this very closely!
Chuck Thompson: Argentum Gold fired again but another miss! Chelsea too fast! Kori has grown so much as a competitor these past couple of months and she’s still in this one but Chelsea with a flying dropkick cuts off her influence and Chelsea is back in control!
Chelsea raises her arms and the fans lose it! Chelsea runs up and hits Kori in the face with a running corner knee then lets her drop while she still has hold of the ropes! Chelsea positions herself on the top rope! Kori flails down on the mat, holding her face in pain! Ashburn goes to run in and dive on Chelsea on the top rope but Wilson stops him just mere inches away and nails Ashburn with the Wilson Kick and the fans ERUPT! Wilson rolls out with a hurt Ashburn and yells at Chelsea to end it! Chelsea looks back and launches off through the air at great height! The fans LOSE IT as Chelsea impacts on Kori with a huge thud on the mat with CANCELLED! The corkscrew moonsault was perfect! Chelsea hooks both legs!
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DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: The winners of this contest tonight… Scott Wilson and Chelsea LeClair!
Steve White: Scott Wilson and Chelsea LeClair pick up a MASSIVE win tonight and Ashburn and Kori are furious!
Chuck Thompson: If there are two people who are snowballing into massive balls of momentum right now it’s Wilson and LeClair and they both want gold and they’re not gonna wait any longer! What a massive win for them tonight!
Wilson and LeClair get their arms raised as Chelsea’s music plays. They talk in the centre of the ring for a moment, celebrating as the fans cheer. Suddenly, Isabella Thorn’s music hits and Chelsea looks pissed off and determined as she looks out at the stage!
Steve White: Oh shit! We knew this was gonna happen!
Chuck Thompson: Isabella Thorn! Chelsea’s rival! But… where is she!?
They watch and wait but Isabella never shows and her music simply stops. Chelsea and Wilson look at each other. Ashburn comes in from behind and hits Wilson in the back of the head with the Hardcore Championship belt! Kori comes in from behind and hits Chelsea down to the mat with a forearm and they start stomping both of them out on the mat!
Steve White: YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING! NO! Ashburn and Kori off of the distraction! Wilson and Chelsea are getting a beat down!!
Chuck Thompson: I can’t stand these fucking assholes! Ashburn and Kori are as bad as Mass and Diana! Every week it’s some shit like this now!
Kori goes over and helps Ashburn stomp out Wilson as Wilson tries to get up! They beat him down! Chelsea rolls out to the outside as the fans boo! She looks freaking PISSED! Chelsea is over this shit and she grabs a kendo stick from under the ring and slides back in, brandishing it and swinging it as Ashburn and Kori quickly retreat and roll out! Chelsea yells out and swings the kendo stick in the ring as Ashburn and Kori back up the ramp!
Steve White: Chelsea LeClair over this bullshit all the time and she lost it tonight! She had that kendo stick and she was swinging!
Chuck Thompson: I don’t blame her, Steve!
Wilson gets up hurt but enraged! He grabs the Hardcore Championship belt and tosses it out at Ashburn, narrowly missing him! Ashburn grabs the belt and smirks as he and Kori yell insults back at Chelsea and Wilson! Chelsea sits on the ropes and she and Wilson tell Ashburn and Kori to come back and fight! Ashburn flips off Wilson and Chelsea and holds up his title belt as he puts his arm around Kori. They back off and we fade out from the scene.
[Backstage, the hustle and bustle of the EHWF crew moving around creates a dynamic background. Chiara Milliani stands with her microphone, the camera focusing on her as she gets ready to speak. David Ashburn, visibly tired and burning with rage, steps into the frame, with Kori Argentum placing a comforting hand on his shoulder.]
Chiara Milliani: "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm here with David Ashburn, fresh out of that brutal match—"
David, cutting her off quickly and sharply, his voice dripping with anger!
David Ashburn: "Chiara, save the pleasantries. Give me the fuckin mic!"
Chiara, slightly taken aback, nods for him to proceed.
David Ashburn: "Scott Wilson? Really? That washed-up hasbeen thinks he's better than me? He thinks he can just step into the ring and mess with me like I'm not big deal? He's a punk! He's past his prime and he's just clinging onto the last threads of relevance in this business. I fucking HATE his kind so it makes me sick not only to be in the ring with this asshole but also to be in the same company as him!"
Kori leans in, whispering something in David's ear, trying to calm him, but it seems to have the opposite effect as his anger grows more pronounced.
David Ashburn: "Scott, listen up, because I'm only going to say this once. You've already made a massive mistake by crossing me, punk. You think your little cheap shots are going to keep me down? Think again! The next time we're in the ring together, you better be ready, because I'm going to break you boy. I'll make sure you leave the ring without any teeth! You and Chelsea are all smug now but both of you are gonna get a rude awakening, you talentless HACKS!!! And Chelsea, I hope you win the Jr Heavyweight Championship soon because it'll be all the more sweet when my girl takes it from you!"
Kori, with a firm grip on David's arm, tries to pull him away, whispering words of encouragement and restraint. Chiara, visibly shaken by David's outburst but maintaining her professionalism nods and hands David his EHWF Hardcore Championship belt back. David snatches it and shake his head.
David Ashburn: "Fuck Scott Wilson. Fuck this interview, we're out of here!"
As the camera fades, David can be seen still fuming, with Kori doing her best to console and calm him as they walk off.
We cut to the ring where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: This main event contest is a Champion vs. Champion match and it’s for the EHWF World Championship!
The lights flicker as a loud gong sounds. The opening notes of "Up From the Ashes" by The Letter Black begins to play as the flickering stops. From behind the back steps Kyuubi Azule who has her head bowed and arms folded in front of her in a blue and silver kimono. She starts down the ramp slowly as if she were a Buddhist monk. Halfway down the ramp she throws her head up and tosses off the kimono in a theatrical gesture. While the kimono hits ground Isabella removes her mask be she runs the rest of the way to the ramp and jump slides under the bottom rope. She quickly stands up and walks to the center of the ring where she lifts her arms. She slowly lowers her arms which causes various colored lotus petals to fall over the fans.
Illa Isabella: Introducing First… The Challenger… She is the EHWF Jr Heavyweight Champion… Isabella Thorn!
Joyride by Tinashe starts to play on the PA system and Thea Nefeli appears in the lights with her fists by her sides and raises them which makes the fans cheer. Thea comes down the ramp and slaps some fans hands while she runs into the ring and looks out at the crowd. She gets on the ropes and leans over on them, raising her arm with the cheering fans. She gets down and waits for her match to start.
Illa Isabella: And her opponent tonight… She is the EHWF World Champion… Thea Nefeli!
DING DING DING!
Main Event: Thea Nefeli (c) vs. Isabella Thorn
As the bell rings, both women begin to circle each other. Thorn makes the first move, a tough headlock on the champ as she uses martial arts knees and points to get Thea down on one knee while she wrenches back! Thea, however, uses her agility to evade, responding with a quick dropkick that sends Thorn to the mat! Thea tries to keep the momentum, using her speed to keep Thorn off balance. She runs the ropes, aiming for a hurricanrana, but Thorn catches her mid-air, countering with a mat slam. Thorn goes for a quick cover, but Thea kicks out quickly! Thorn grabs Thea by the hair and pulls her up! Thea elbows Thorn in the face and then hits her with a big right hand! Thea bounces off of the ropes and hits Isabella with a running hurricanrana and the fans go wild! Isabella is back up but Thea hits her with a corkscrew body dive!
Steve White: Thea Nefeli and Isabella Thorn fighting it out much like they did a few weeks ago but this time they’re tryna not make any of the slip ups they made when they last me and Thea is taking the lead with some fast paced moves!!
Chuck Thompson: Thea looks INCREDIBLE tonight! That EHWF Championship belt looks amazing around her waist!!
The fans are on their feet! Thorn manages to ground Nefeli with a painful-looking armbar! But Thea, showing her resilience, reaches the ropes to break the hold! As the fight progresses, Thea regains her footing and and boots Isabella in the midsection. She hits Isabella with a series of quick strikes, following up with an impressive springboard dropkick. She then ascends the top rope, singling for the end! Thea leaps, her body twisting in mid-air as she aims for Thorn. But Thorn rolls out of the way at the last moment, causing Thea to crash onto the mat! Thorn seizes this opportunity, quickly transitioning into a cross arm breaker on the mat!
Steve White: Jeez! Isabella is angry and now she’s transitioning into some submission holds and some big crashing movements that keeps Thea on the back foot in this intense contest!
Chuck Thompson: Huge opportunity for Isabella tonight! Thea with no easy task as her first match as Champion is a title defense!
Nefeli cries out as Thorn applies pressure, but refuses to tap out! She claws her way towards the ropes, inch by agonising inch, the crowd cheering her on! Thorn grits her teeth, attempting to pull Nefeli back to the center of the ring. In a tremendous display of determination, Nefeli manages to reach the ropes, forcing Thorn to break the hold! The crowd erupts in applause as both wrestlers take a moment to recover, as they’re exhausted! Once back on their feet, they exchange hard-hitting strikes! Thorn lands a stiff roundhouse kick, but Nefeli responds with a rapid sequence of forearms. The momentum shifts back and forth! Thea snaps a sidekick right into Isabella’s chest! Thea runs up and springs off of the ropes and hits Isabella with a springboard cutter! Isabella is rocked after that one! Thea leapfrogs Isabella and bounces off of the ropes then runs back and hits Isabella with a running hurricanrana! Thea goes to follow up but she watches and shakes her head as Astryd Thorn makes her way down the ramp.
Steve White: Astryd making her way out here AGAIN and this is exactly what Thea was talking about when she opened the night! So much riding on this one, we just can’t hav Astryd out here up to some bullshit!
Chuck Thompson: Isabella revealing a lot early tonight in a very powerful appearance! There is just so much in this one, Steve!
Spotting an opening, Isabella aims for a running high knee, but Thea evades with a somersault barrel roll, causing Thorn to crash into the turnbuckle! Thea Nefeli capitalises on this, executing a corner step up enzuigiri that leaves Isabella dazed! Thea then scales the top rope once again, her eyes fixed on the vulnerable Isabella as the fans LOSE IT! With a burst of energy, Thea launches herself off the turnbuckle, executing a flawless Joyride hurricanrana this time, landing square on Thorn. The crowd holds its breath as Nefeli goes for the cover. The referee starts the count!
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Steve White: Rope break as Astryd interferes and gets Isabella’s foot on the ropes after that Joyride Hurricanrana and Thea looks PISSED OFF right now! Thea fighting an uphill battle at the moment!
Chuck Thompson: Not easy but Thea is so fast and tough now, she’s overcome this before!
Thea looks PISSED as she looks over at a smirking Astryd who put Isabella’s foot on the bottom ropes from the apron! Thea hoists Isabella onto her shoulders, preparing for something big. But Thorn, showing her martial arts background, swiftly transitions into a guillotine choke, wrapping her arm around Nefeli's neck. Caught in the choke, Nefeli struggles, her face turning red from the lack of oxygen. Thorn tightens her grip, determined to make Nefeli submit. But Thea, kicks off from the turnbuckle sending both of them falling over! Thea bends up on the mat and bridges over with Isabella’s shoulder on the mat getting her into a pinning predicament. The referee slides in for the count!
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Steve White: Near fall! Isabella looked like she was gonna take the lead there with that martial arts skill but Thea cut that in half and thought really quickly there!
Chuck Thompson: Isabella didn’t see it coming! This is no cake walk for Thea tonight! The champ is in danger here!
As the crowd erupts in cheers, Thea stands up and kicks Isabella right in the head! Thea dropkicks Isabella in the back and she gets hung up on the middle ropes! Astryd smacks the apron and tells Isabella to get up! Thea goes for the tiger feint kick through the ropes but Astryd jumps up on the apron and Thea stops and swings at Astryd! Astryd drops off and backs off on the outside! Thea is PISSED OFF! Thea gets up on the apron and loses it at Astryd who is on the outside arguing back with her and buying Isabella time! Thea gets back in the ring but Isabella capitalises and hits Thea with a jumping rear neckbreaker!!
Steve White: Again Astryd causes Isabella to get the upper hand and she almost took Thea’s whole head off with that one! Isabella is only young and still fresh but she’s so talented and she could pull it off here tonight!
Chuck Thompson: That would be heartbreaking for Thea but Thea is far from finished tonight!!
Isabella wants to end it and picks Thea up and pulls her in for her Oni Drop but Thea twists around and pulls Isabella into a knee! Isabella goes for a roundhouse! Thea ducks it and dropkicks Isabella in the back! Isabella hits the ropes and this time Thea gets the tiger feint kick! Isabella stumbles around and Thea comes off of the top rope hitting her with a HUGE Joyride Hurricanrana that sends Isabella flying across the ring and landing on her neck! The fans are GOING NUTS! Thea kicks up and the fans are going wild! Thea holds up her fist! A groggy Isabella turns around and Thea hits her with a Superwoman Punch! The fans are going NUTS! Isabella hits the ropes and is about to drop but Thea pops Isabella up and plants her with her Soaring Rider (Burning Hammer) square on the mat! Isabella is laid out and Thea hooks both legs!
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DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: Here is your winner… and STILL the EHWF World Champion… Thea Nefeli!
Steve White: It’s over! What a match! Amazing by both women but Thea pulls it off in a big defense and Isabella comes up short after a gallant effort!
Chuck Thompson: I with Astryd would have stayed out of this on though but something tells me, she’s here for a bigger reason and with everything Isabella spilled earlier tonight, I don’t think we’ve see even half of what’s gonna be involved with these guys!!
Thea gets up and celebrates and jumps up and down to the cheering fans and her music! Isabella is on the outside with her title belt as she looks pissed off in the arms of Astryd who checks on her! Isabella is hurt and out of breath but she stands up and signals to the entrance ramp!
Steve White: Thea does it! Huge win and she’s on a super roll in EHWF now, Chuck!
Chuck Thompson: True but what is Isabella doing on the outside?
Isabella raises her arms as she pushes Astryd off of her and starts waving at the entrance and stage. The fans all stop and look as Thea stops celebrating and looks confused as to what Isabella is doing right now! Astryd looks around and starts signalling as well!
Steve White: Hold up! Wait a second!
Suddenly Lu Chen Hudson comes out on the stage and looks around! The fans all start to boo and Thea holds up her title belt and smirks.
Steve White: That’s Lu Chen from Insidious all the way from Chaos!
Lu Chen waves her hand and the old members of Insidious, Blood Red and Imanov Chovsech make their way out behind her as they walk out to the bottom of the ramp with Isabella and Astryd. They look at each other and nod and it’s gonna be an ambush as Isabella, Imanov, Blood Red, Astryd and Lu Chen start to surround the ring!
Steve White: What the fuck?! That’s Imanov and Blood Red! Some of Thor’s old buddies! I haven’t seen those guys on Mayhem in AGES! What’s going on here tonight!?
Chuck Thompson: More of Isabella’s tricks? Or Thor’s tricks?! Thea is in danger here as Isabella rounds up some Insidious backup and she’s gonna make Thea pay with Imanov and Blood Red back into the fold with Lu Chen leading them out here tonight!
The fans go NUTS as Nina Chanel jumps the barricade with a steel chair and slides in the ring! Thea and Nina go back to back! Thea with her title belt and Nina with her chair but even though the fans are going wild, they’re still out numbered!
Steve White: That’s friendship and courage! Nina Chanel storms the ring to help out Thea Nefeli and provide some backup but it’s still 5 on 2 here tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Whoa! Hold up just a second!!
Chelsea LeClair has had ENOUGH and comes out near the entrance where the broadcast tables are and slides in the ring with a kendo stick! Now the odds are a little better but it’s still 5 on 3 and Nina and Thea look over to Chelsea who looks out at Isabella and tells her to come on! It’s gonna be a brutality tonight!
Steve White: Chelsea LeClair! Chelsea LeClair! She’s out here and she’s had enough of the backstabbing! Enough of the attacks! Enough of the ambushes! She’s here to help Joyride tonight!
Chuck Thompson: It’s still 3 to 5!
Blood Red gets on the apron! Nina swings the chair and he drops off when she hits the ropes! Imanov gets up and Chelsea swings the kendo stick into the ropes and he rolls out! Imanov, Blood Red, Lu Chen, Astryd and Isabella all get up on the apron around the ring and surround Thea, Nina and Chelsea and it doesn’t look good!
Steve White: Here we go!
Isabella and Co go to step through the ropes but they’re stopped by a commanding voice.
Sah’ta Thor: ENOUGH! I said stop! Stop right now! I have no idea what you all think you’re doing but get off the ring, right now!
Everyone stops and looks at Isabella.
Steve White: It’s Thor! It’s Thor! Thor just stopped them in their tracks and he’s telling Isabella and Co to stop right now! Saved by the bell!!
Sah’ta Thor: Not sure what you’re waiting for and I know I didn’t stutter! Not like this, I don’t know how many times I need to say it. Get off the ring and leave right now!
Steve White: Thor calling them off right now!!
The fans give a mixed reaction as Isabella and the rest get off the apron and make their way up the ramp to Thor as Thea, Nina and Chelsea look out, defiant and still alert.
Sah’ta Thor: That’s right… Enough. If I’m going to win the EHWF World Championship again, it’s going to be one on one, straight up against Thea. I don’t need any of you to help me win a match, I don’t know how many times I have to say that…
Thea Nefeli: That’s fine Thor… I know you weren’t in a position or condition to compete tonight. I’m sympathetic to that and respect your decision to keep competing… But like I said tonight. Even as a young girl, I watched you on Mayhem 10 years ago and I think I know what you’re capable of. You might be 100% genuine or you might be orchestrating this whole thing… Regardless, I think Chelsea LeClair had the right idea against your daughter tonight.
Steve White: What is Thea talking about?
Thea Nefeli: You want your rematch against me next week at Last Rites? Fine… But lets keep everyone else out of this. Lets keep your family and friends from interfering and lets do this thing inside Hell In A Cell! You and me one on one!
The fans LOSE IT! Chelsea nods along and Thor looks side to side at all of his friends and family on the stage. Thea folds her arms back inside the ring as she looks out at Thor and awaits a reply.
Steve White: WHAT!? Thea Nefeli vs. Sah’ta Thor - EHWF World Championship rematch at Last Rites in Hell In A Cell?!!
Sah’ta Thor: DEAL!
The fans go wild and Thea leaps up onto the middle and top ropes and holds her EHWF World Championship belt out at Thor as her music hits! The others all walk off backstage leaving Thor on the stage looking out at Thea who is back in the ring with Nina and Chelsea behind her!
Steve White: Well ladies and gents WHAT A NIGHT it was tonight! I can’t wait to see what’s gonna happen next week at Last Rites! It’s gonna be freaking HUGE! We’ll see you next week ladies and gentlemen! Good night and be safe!
We fade out at the final image of Thea on the ropes holding up the EHWF World Championship belt out to Thor who looks down at her from the stage. We fade out to the EHWF Logo, ending the show.