Post by EHWF Management on Jan 27, 2024 6:41:15 GMT -5
The scene opens up as official opening theme song of EHWF Retribution, “Resonance - Reversed" by 23:Hundred is playing in the background. We pan into the scene where we see fans screaming in the crowd in the Crypto.com 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 EHWF Retribution, live here at the Crypto.com Arena! Tonight we have a MASSIVE night planned as things have really REALLY started to get real and heat up for in EHWF on the path to Final Destination! It's been over a year but the Retribution Royale is finally back! 30 competitors will compete in this over the top rope battle royal with a new competitor entering the action every 2 minutes! The winner will get a chance to challenge either the EHWF World Champion or EHWF Unified Global Champion at Final Destination! Competitors from both Mayhem and Chaos are in this contest but there can be only one winner tonight! Mayhem's megastars in Scott Wilson, Alexandria Kendrick, Michael Rissi, Thea Nefeli and others are dying for a shot at Sah'ta Thor after everything that's happened over the past 15 months! The competitors from Chaos will be looking to get a shot at one of the top tier titles as Remi Skyfire, Naomi Banks, Sujir Thorn and Braddock are hungry for a Final Destination main event! Don't miss one of the biggest matches of the year!
Chuck Thompson: I can’t wait for that but we got so much more planned for tonight! Brianna Rissi took down Remi Skyfire in her first defense at Annihilation to unify the Divine Championship and EHWF Global Championship. She is now the EHWF Unified Global Champion and picked up a huge win against Braddock last week. Lu Chen Hudson made it her aim to seek out Brianna Rissi last week after causing a night of havoc and coax her into a EHWF Unified Global Championship match tonight. Brianna said she doesn't care and will defend the title against anyone and any time but Lu Chen Hudson seems to be confident that Insidious can take back the control of Chaos they once had and that might begin tonight!
Steve White: That’s gonna be unbelievable! It's a big interlude into the night as a Brand vs. Brand match is set as an interval for such a huge show. It's Team Mayhem vs. Team Chaos with Chelsea LeClair and new comer Amanda Fien vs. Casey Holliday and new comer Katelyn DeLaVega. The Jr Heavyweight Champion and Showtime Champion will team with 2 new debuting stars in a huge tag team match. Both Chelsea and Casey are undefeated and both have gone from strength to strength, including winning their respective Christmas Tree matches last week. Amanda Fien is a big signing to EHWF, both mysterious and talented, meanwhile Katelyn DeLaVega is the most sought after signing of 2024 - insanely strong and powerful, everyone wants to see what she's capable of in EHWF! Which brand will walk away with bragging rights going into Final Destination!?!
Chuck Thompson: Sah'ta Thor shocked the world when he orchestrated a massive plan to take back the EHWF World Championship and was able to trade for the EHWF Amulet and cash it in against Thea Nefeli to once again become World Champion. With help from his daughter, Isabella and her man, Ace Pena - Sah'ta Thor now owes them a few favours back. Firstly, Ace Pena is now allowed to join the Thor Family and take Isabella's hand in union when they wish as first part of the deal. The second part of the deal is that Isabella called first dibs at the first title defense from her father Thor. We don't know how Thor or Isabella truly felt about this challenge and deal but with some funny business in their 6 person tag match against Mazzio and Joyride last week, things may not be clear cut for Sah'ta Thor. With his ailing health conditions, can Thor escape the cage and hold onto the EHWF World Championship or does Isabella Thorn have her fathers number, having played this whole thing better than anyone?!
Steve White: It was brutal and it was a shocking bloodbath on Christmas Chaos last week. During ISIS' match against Sujir Thorn, Insidious teamed up with The Age of Fall to ruthlessly attack and destroy Legion backstage and put her out of action. Legion got sent to the hospital and now she's out with an injury indefinitely. After ISIS took the EHWF World Tag Team Championships from Insidious and then refused to give The Age of Fall a shot at them because they weren't worthy, both sides wanted to target, trigger and exact vengeance from ISIS. ISIS would later ambush both Jay Reynolds and Aaron Fredrick Hudson and take them out of their matches later on. Tonight Retribution kicks off with ISIS defending the EHWF World Tag Team Championships against The Age of Fall but without Legion. If ISIS can't find an appropriate partner to defend the titles with then it'll be a handicap match and even if she wins, she'll be stripped of the titles due to not having an active partner!
Chuck Thompson: I can’t wait for tonight, Steve! Lets start the show!
A short time later we find Sah'ta Thor walking down the hall in the jeans and t-shirt that had become his customary ring attire. As he walks he is talking on the phone.
Sah'ta Thor: Hello there Bumblebee.
Thor gives a slight chuckle at his youngest daughter's response.
Sah'ta Thor: I love you too. I just called to make sure you know that regardless of what happens tonight that won't ever change.
Her reply makes him smile.
Sah'ta Thor: Yes I know the match Izzy and I have will be intense but you know how tough your sister is.
A tilt of the head occurs as Thor continues to walk the backstage area.
Sah'ta Thor: I am glad to hear that Kayla and I am proud of you. However, I don't have a lot of time to finish getting ready. We will talk later tonight. Can you get your brother so I can talk to him?
There is a short gap in the conversation as Thor looks over with a slightly pained look in his eyes.
Sah'ta Thor: Good hear from you too Buddy.
The conversation picks up causing Thor to smile.
Sah'ta Thor: How is that project for school coming?
Yes, he knew it was a typical dad thing to ask but knowing how things would go tonight Thor needed this moment in time.
Sah'ta Thor: Glad to hear you have made so much progress with it. I am proud of you son and know I have always been.
The kid on the other breaks in with a reaction before letting Thor continue.
Sah'ta Thor: You are welcome and I love you too Soreno. Now you tonight I fight Izzy in a cage match for the top belt here in EHWF.
Soreno's response makes Thor chuckle briefly before he turns serious once more.
Sah'ta Thor: I just want you to know that no matter what happens tonight both Izzy and I will still love each other.
Thor just nods slightly to the response on the other end of the line.
Sah'ta Thor: I know you understand things given how emerse this family is in the wrestling business. Though I have to go now to finish getting ready. Tell your mother I will call her after my match.
With that the pair exchange farewells before Thor ends the calls. A few more steps bring him to the door of his locker room. He steps in with a pair of tears running down his face. As the door to the locker room closes things fade to black.
We cut to ringside where Patricia Downs is waiting with a mic.
Patricia Downs: This opening contest is for the EHWF World Tag Team Championships!
"Rise" by Skillet begins to play throughout the arena and once the lyrics of the song hits, the camera focuses on Jacob Letoa as he makes his way out. He claps his hands together and rubs them together, looking towards the camera.
Jacob Letoa: It's go time. Everybody is about to see what I'm all about.
The camera follows Jacob, who is laughing and all fired up, as he makes his way to the ring. Once Jacob reaches the ring, he goes up the steel steps and enters the ring. Jacob goes over to a turnbuckle, climbs to the second rope, and stares out into the crowd. Jacob is all smiles, nodding his head then holds his arms out, doing the hang loose hand signs with both hands. After a few seconds, he hops off the second rope, paces around the ring for a bit then goes to a nearby corner, facing forward, and rubbing his hands together, a slight grin on his face.
Patricia Downs: Introducing first… The Challenger… Jacob Letoa!
"Don't Know Down" by Shatterglass begins to play throughout the arena and a few seconds later, Jay Reynolds makes his way out. He's all smiles as he stands on top of the stage, adjusting his jacket while he looks out towards the crowd. He holds two fingers up on both hands up in the air, causing pyro the go off. After the pyro goes off, he drops his hands to his side and makes his way towards the ring. Once he reaches the ring, he walks around, and climbs onto the apron. He faces the crowd and holds his arms out, the smile on his face is replaced by a grin. He enters the ring, walking over to a turnbuckle, climbs to the second rope, looking around then points at himself, mouthing that it's his time now, the grin still on his face. He climbs down, takes his jacket off, and tosses it to the outside. Jay bounces on his feet for a few seconds, getting himself into the zone then leans against the turnbuckle.
Patricia Downs: And next up… His partner… Jay Reynolds!
“Bad” by Royal Deluxe plays as ISIS walks from the back with one EHWF World Tag Team Championship around her waist and carrying the other one in her right hand. She doesn’t advance to the ring any further. In her left hand is a microphone she brings to her lips.
ISIS: So the question on everyone’s mind is did I find a tag team partner? I won’t keep you waiting...
“Love The Way You Lie" by Rhianna. An unfamiliar African American woman to the EHWF universe walks on stage to join the Amazon. ISIS hands the woman the other half of the World Tag Team Championship.
ISIS: This is my sister, Nephthys. She offered to step up the minute Legion was brutally assaulted. There was no chance in hell I was going to allow Age of Fall or anyone in this company get handed everything that I worked so hard so. The Showtime Championship was stolen from me. I wasn’t going to allow management to find another loophole to take what I earned. My sister agres. Sis... we have work to do.
Nephthys nods. “Bad” by Royal Deluxe plays. Both sisters march down to the ring.
Patricia Downs: And next up… Their opponents… ISIS and Nephthys!
DING DING DING
The match kicks off with Jay Reynolds and Nephthys squaring off in the center of the ring. Reynolds, with a technical prowess, attempts to control the pace early on, looking for an opening to showcase his mat wrestling skills as he wrestles her down and around the mat! Nephthys, however, surprises him with her agility, dodging Reynolds' initial grapple attempts. The two engage in a series of fast-paced exchanges, with Reynolds focusing on quick takedowns, and Nephthys countering with acrobatic moves. Nephthys gains the upper hand with a swift enzuigiri that catches Reynolds off guard. Nephthys grabs Jay by the hair but he shoves her off and hits her with a dropkick! Nephthys is back up and he takes her back down with a dropkick! He wants a third one but Nephthys boots him in the gut and bounces off of the ropes then hits Jay with a springboard elbow! She capitalises on the opportunity, tagging in her sister, ISIS!
Alexander Corvis: This is insane right now! ISIS was able to find a partner, he rookie sister, Nephthys who is out here right now in this defense!
Maddie Murdock: The Age of Fall aren’t gonna let them walk away with the EHWF World Tag Team Championships here tonight though!
ISIS comes in and hits Jay with a clothesline! He’s back up but she hits Jay with a big powerslam on the mat! ISIS picks up Jay and powers him into the corner! She runs up for a corner move but Jay jumps up and nails her in the face with his boots! Jay dive tags in Jacob as the fans LOSE IT! Jacob Letoa steps into the ring, ready to clash with ISIS. The two lock up in a test of strength, each attempting to assert dominance. Letoa's hits ISIS with a gut-wrenching suplex. The crowd cheers for Letoa's impressive display! ISIS, however, proves her resilience, utilising her speed and agility to dodge Letoa's powerful strikes when she gets back up! ISIS plants Jacob with a spinebuster then she bounces off of the ropes and runs a knee into Jacob’s head as he gets up! ISIS goes for her running pump kick but Jacob ducks it and goes for his sideslam but ISIS elbows him in the side of the head over and over again! Jacob falls off and ISIS tags in Nephthys back in as the fans roar! ISIS and Nephthys hits Jacob with a clothesline/chop block combo as Nephthys goes down low!
Alexander Corvis: Nephthys and ISIS working together really well tonight but Age of Fall are co-operating just that bit better!
Maddie Murdock: Nephthys needs to impress here tonight!
Nephthys, now legal, continues the assault with a flurry of high-flying moves, including a springboard moonsault that leaves the crowd in awe. Letoa struggles to make it to his corner for a tag, but Nephthys and ISIS cut off the ring effectively, preventing any escape! Just when it seems like Letoa is trapped, he summons his strength and counters a double suplex attempt from ISIS and Nephthys. With a burst of energy, Letoa crawls towards his corner and tags in Jay Reynolds The crowd erupts as Reynolds enters the ring with a renewed sense of determination.
Reynolds takes control with a combination of strikes and technical manoeuvres, catching both Nephthys! He hits a lightning-fast dropkick on Nephthys, sending her to the outside!
Alexander Corvis: Reynolds just too quick tonight!
Maddie Murdock: This is turning into a battle right now!
Jacob comes over to attack Nephthys on the outside but ISIS sprints over and takes him out with a monster clothesline! Jay grabs Nephthys by her hair and rolls her back into the ring! Jay goes for a moonsault but Nephthys gets her knees up and he lands right on them! They both get up and Nephthys hits Jay with a dropkick to the face! Both are down and the fans are going WILD! Nephthys forces herself up and springs off of the middle ropes and hits Jay with a springboard hurricanrana and the fans ROAR! Nephthys forces herself up and dives tags ISIS back into the ring! Nephthys rolls up to a knee and holds out her knee as ISIS plants Jay on Nephthys knee with a big spinebuster as the fans go WILD!
Alexander Corvis: ISIS is back into this one and she’s PISSED!
Maddie Murdock: ISIS is DOMINATING right now!
The energy in the arena is palpable. Both teams have given big effort tonight, and the fate of the match hangs in the balance. ISIS plants Jay with a spinebuster and the fans LOSE IT! ISIS lines up Jay and goes for a running pump kick but he ducks it and springs up onto the top rope and launches off towards ISIS! With lightning speed, ISIS intercepts Jay mid-air, turning his high-risk move into a devastating powerbomb! The impact echoes through the arena as the crowd gasps in disbelief. Nephthys watches with a menacing grin as ISIS lines up Jay Reynolds! Jacob tries to run in but Nephthys comes in and dives on him! Jacob gets up but ISIS hits Jacob with a running pump kick to the face! Jay gets up and stumbles around as ISIS pops Jay up with amazing strength and plants him down HARD with Welcome To Dystopia! The fans LOSE it and ISIS covers him as she flexes!
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DING DING DING!
Patricia Downs: Here are your winners… The EHWF World Tag Team Champions… ISIS and Nephthys!
Alexander Corvis: They did it! You know what that means!? ISIS gets to keep her EHWF World Tag Team Championships!
Maddie Murdock: She’s run through every other team and now she has her sister by her side in EHWF!!
After their hard-fought victory in the tag team match, ISIS and Nephthys stand in the center of the ring, their hands raised in triumph. The arena is filled with a mix of cheers and applause from the appreciative crowd. The dynamic duo share a moment, exchanging smiles and acknowledging the support of their fans. As ISIS continues to express gratitude, Nephthys raises the tag team championship belts they earned with their victory. The arena lights up with flashing lights, and the celebratory music begins to play. The two partners share a fist bump and then hoist their championship belts high, with ISIS lifting Nephthys up and showing off as we fade out backstage.
The image shifts to the backstage area with words "Earlier Today" emblazoned on the bottom of the screen. A few seconds pass before we see a suited Sah'ta Thor turn the corner walking with a purpose. He heads down the hallway and finds his way to stop in front of a closed door. There is a slight pause as he knocks on the door taking a deeping breath. The door opens and we see Astryd Thorn standing there with a raised eyebrow.
Astryd Thorn: What brought you this way before the show Dad?
Sah'ta Thor: Need to talk to you all before my match.
Astryd opens the door and lets Thor walk into the locker room. As the door closes the logo of a purple and black lotus with a pair of black feathered wings draped behind it is shown on the temporary nameplate. Inside the room we see all the members of both Thorn Enterprises and Insidious seated in various spots around the plushly appointed room. As Thor enters the room the intergroup conversations and banter comes to a stop as each person turns to look at the EHWF World Champion.
Astryd Thorn: I know this is irregular but we all know this family beats its own drum. Dad wants to say a few things before the show. Let's hear him out as we all know tonight will be historic.
Hearing Astryd's words Thor can't help but let a smile cross his lips. Yes tonight would be historic in multiple ways. Taking a deep breath he looks around the room giving each person a nod before wets his lips before beginning.
Sah'ta Thor: First and foremost, before the action tonight I want you all to know how much I am proud of each and everyone of you. I know I haven't always been the best at showing my love for you but know that it is there in the rapidly deteriorating recesses of my mind. With that being said tonight is likely the night we knew was coming ever since I announced my condition to the world.
Thor stops to let the others react as they would while taking a breath. He had a few things to say that he needed to get out before he couldn't.
Sah'ta Thor: I know you will have reactions but for my sake can you let me say everything I have to say before you comment. With that being said, let me start with you Isabella. Tonight you and I live out a dream we both have had ever since you convinced me that your interest in the wrestling world wasn't just a fluke. You have come so far in the years since I rescued you and adopted you. I hope you know what tonight means to me. You are well on your way to become a better wrestler and talent than I ever was. Whatever happens tonight, know that you are on the right path even you encounter road bumps.
He finishes speaking as a touch of sadness is reflected in his words. Yet, before the moment can stretch more than a couple seconds he continues on.
Sah'ta Thor: Now moving on you Lu Chen. I know we have talked multiple times about the past and our relationship. So I am not going to bring any of that up now besides to say that in the years I have actually known you existed you have been brutally impressive. Hell, I know first hand just how brutal you can be daughter mine. Tonight you are going to need every inch of that brutality and cunning to rip the EHWF Unified Global Championship from Brianna Rissi. I know you will do your best but no matter the outcome remember the longer goals.
There is a slight head shake with a quick flash of something unreadable on Thor's face before he continues on to the next person he had to address.
Sah'ta Thor: Imanov, how things have been interesting between us my young Perun. I am proud of you for all the personal growth you have made over the years. You have taken on your personal demons and even managed to beat a few of them. I know your wrestling career has been lacking in titles accolades but you are an amazing support man. In the future your stock is likely to rise but I hope you know just how important you have been as a trainer at Phoenix Nest working with the less experienced newcomers to the wrestling business. Keep up that work and be there for your family.
Thor gives a wry chuckle as he had addressed his oldest two children by blood and his youngest adopted child.
Sah'ta Thor: Oh Sujir, we would be here for hours and maybe days if we talked about the tramas you endured growing up. I don't know if I ever apologized for passing along some of my more frustrating personal issues. We both know your demons have led to us going to war in the ring. Moments looking back on that were some of the proudest I have ever had in the ring. Seeing what you have been doing with the EHWF Extreme Championship fills me with pride. How can I not be proud of what you are accomplishing with your record setting reign? I know you are among the Retribution Royale contenders tonight and I know you will do your best to work out the winner. Even if you don't remember how many in this business are flash in the pans.
Another pause of breath and Thor turns his attention to Aaron with a raised eyebrow before sharing his thoughts with the man.
Sah'ta Thor: Aaron how long has it been since I have known you know? Fairly sure it has been my entire wrestling career though as you know the memory is fuzzy. Though I do recall it was after your father died and you took over the family business. I also remember that the first time I saw you was in the seconds before I saved you from death. In the aftermath you became my apprentice for a while so you could learn from. In that time we created Insidious and it was your final lesson in becoming a master on your own. We all know how that ended in 2016 and then we know how things went between us in 2020 so I just want to remind you of the long term of Insidious. I know you will do your best in the Retribution Royale tonight.
Thor takes a quick breath as he looks over at Ace with a slightly raised eyebrow.
Sah'ta Thor: Which brings us to my newest son-in-law. Ace, when I came back you and I were on different sides of the line here in EHWF. After I dealt with Bash you will admit you sorta of vanished even after winning that briefcase. You will admit that your career stalled out. Well that was until you cashed in on Isabella and came back to the action. Now as a member of Thorn Enterprises you are one half of the EHWF Mixed Tag Team Championship with Isabella. I know you are upset a bit about how your amulet was used but I would think you would have to say you came out quite ahead in the deal. By the end of the night things will be even clearer for you son. Welcome to the family and understand that you are now part of a much longer plan. Good luck in the Retribution Royale tonight.
There is a slight stare down between Ace and Thor for a few seconds. Thor then turns to look at Blood Red after a slight nod.
Sah'ta Thor: And we come to the only person in this room who isn't a member of the family by blood. Though given how long you have been connected to us since the start of your career. After all, Blood Red and his now retired wife were in the same class as Aaron did. I know your career is much like what Imanov said even with a few more accolades early on. Yet much like him you have embraced the role of support and trainer of the next generation. Thank you for all you have done and I know will continue to fill the role you have found in this business.
Thor takes a breath and looks around the room again, locking eyes with everyone again before turning to look at Astryd.
Sah'ta Thor: Last but not least the great manager who is working to strengthen her clients. Astryd after tonight I hope you will be able to keep the long term plans in mind. Regardless of how it goes this cage match will be huge and in the aftermath I know you will do what is needed to maximize your client's results.
With those words Thor falls silent as the others all share looks. After a minute Thor takes a breath as he looks up to see the time.
Sah'ta Thor: We will need to talk about this after the show since I need to go get ready for my match. After all we all know that Isis matches after pretty quick. Good luck to know and enjoy the action folks.
With those words Thor turns and walks out of the locker as Isabella raises an eyebrow watching him leave. The image fades to black as the door closes.
We shift back from the previous promo as the twenty foot tall steel cage is lowered to surround the ring for the upcoming EHWF World Championship cage match.
Steve White: Next up is the second match of the night but it is the first of our Retribution Championship matches.
Chuck Thompson: If you recall this whole match is the result of Thor trading this title shot for Ace Pena's EHWF Amulet.
Steve White: Which is a steel cage match due to both competitors' history with cages.
Chuck Thompson: You are right, I did some research and it turns out Thor won his first world title by being thrown off a steel cage.
Steve White: That is one way to win the title. What is the story with the young Isabella?
Chuck Thompson: Oh that is a call back to how Thor found her in a cage back when she was. Isabella ran down her history right after dropping the Kyuubi Azule name.
The light goes dark as a trio of gongs echo through the arena. As the last one sounds a faint purple spotlight begins to shine down on the top of the entry ramp. A few seconds pass before the opening notes of Mortemia's What Else is There begins to play through the speakers. As the lyrics begin Isabella Thorn steps out from the back with the EHWF Mixed Tag Team Championship gleaming around her waist. Her upper body is covered by a black and purple custom designed kimono/trench coat mix. Down each of the arms are silver and gold lotus petals that catch the purple spotlight shining down on the ramp. Isabella starts down the ramp towards the ring with a determined pace. Once she gets to the ring she climbs up the steps and steps into as the arena lights come back on. With a smirk on her lips Isabella thrusts a fist into the air then lowers it as various colored lotus petals rain upon the fans. As she turns to wait for her opponent's entrances she removes her custom top to reveal a black and silver crop top.
Steve White: Is it just more or is Isabella a bit more intense tonight.
Chuck Thompson: I thought it was just me but if her new music and look are any indication we could be in for something insane.
Steve White: I would bet on insanity given who is involved in this match Chuck.
Chuck Thompson: This is true.
A few seconds after Isabella enters the cage the arena's lights dim before the sound of a revving motorcycle is heard echoing through the area. The sounds of Lost in a Heartbeat by Lord of the Lost begins to play through the speakers. A golden spotlight appears at the vehicle entrance to the arena. In the center of the light is Sah'ta Thor sitting on the back of a motorcycle with a Dark Messiah's cut on and the EHWF World Championship around his waist. A few seconds pass before Thor rides down to the ring circling the cage before riding his bike back to where he started. Once there arena lights come back on as Thor gets off the bike leaving the cut seat before walking towards the ring with determined and focused steps. As he walks to the ring he surveys the crowd while he listens to the fans' mixed reactions. He climbs up the steps and steps in the cage. Once inside he circles the ring with an unreadable expression on his face before coming to a stop in his corner for ring announcements as his song comes to an end.
Illa Isabella: The following match is a steel cage match. The first competitor to score a pinfall, submission or escape the cage will be declared the winner. This match is for the EWHF World Championship and the first to be introduced is the challenger…she is one half of the EHWF Mixed Tag Team Champions…Isabella Thorn!
Isabella poses and holds up her EHWF Mixed Tag Title into the air as Illa turns to her opponent.
Illa Isabella: And her opponent…he is the EHWF World Champion… The Immortal Sah'ta Thor!
As his name is spoken Thor lifts the EHWF World Championship as he looks around the arena for a moment. As Illa was inside the ring both Thor and Isabella move to hand the ref the title to be passed out the cage along with the ring announcer. Once Illa and the titles were outside the ring the door was closed then locked as the fans prepared for the match to come.
DING DING DING!
The bell rings signaling the start of the start of the match. Thor and Isabella reach out and shake hands before locking up in the center of the ring. There is a back and forth between the pair that shows Isabella is much stronger than she appeared. After a few seconds Isabella pulls back before lunging forward with a spinning backfist to the side of Thor's face. Thor stumbles back a few steps and shakes his head to clear it as Isabella follows him hitting him with a solid roundhouse kick to his chest. Thor shakes his head a few times as he steps back towards the corner to regroup.
Steve White: Is it just me or is Isabella.
Chuck Thompson: Even though she is only 19 we can't forget that she has been training for 13 years.
Isabella bounces forward on her feet to take advantage of the dazed Thor but the wiley World Champion steps to the side at the last second. Thor reaches out and grabs the back of Isabella's head using her momentum as well as a bit of his own force to slam her face into the chainlink of the cage a few times. With a grunt of determination Thor grinds Isabella's face into the side of the cage for about five seconds before he Irish whips her across the ring. As Isabella is thrown back the fans can see that her forehead was busted open and blood was flowing down her face.
Steve White: And first blood goes to the Champion.
Chuck Thompson: This is already getting to be brutal. Can you imagine if these two hated each other.
Steve White: I shudder to think of how brutal this could be.
Chuck Thompson: Well we got a taste of what could go down at Battlefield with the Scott Wilson vs Thor match that got cut short.
In the ring Thor follows Isabella with a determined look on his face. He could see the blood flowing down her face but he was in fight mode so he lunged forward to hit Isabella with a running clothesline. The pair fall to the mat and he goes for a quick pin attempt. Before the referee can get even a one count Isabella kicks out. Thor gets up moving towards one of the corners as Isabella needs a minute to stand up. He starts to climb up to the top rope before starting up the side of the cage. Isabella kips up and takes a couple of seconds to see what is happening. With a burst of speed she runs forward and grabs the back of Thor's shirt. With a surge of strength Isabella pulls Thor off the ropes and side slams into the mat with a body jarring thud. Isabella drops down for a pin attempt of her own.
Steve White: Are we about to see Isabella become the World Champion?
Chuck Thompson: It would be a huge shock if we did and would justify her demanding this match in the first place.
1…Before the referee can bring the hand down for two Thor forces his shoulder up from the mat breaking the count. Isabella is forced to break the pin attempt and she rolls towards the ropes. Once there she quickly climbs up to the top ropes as Thor gets back to her feet. As soon as Thor was on his feet and turned towards where Isabella is on the ropes she launched off hitting him with a swinging neckbreaker. Both wrestlers slam into the mat but Thor manages to roll away from Isabella preventing a pin attempt. The fans watch on in anticipation as both get back to their feet. Steve White: That neckbreaker was brutal looking.
Chuck Thompson: I have to admit Isabella looks impressive out there.
Thor takes a minute to look around the ring, surveying the match in that moment. He sees Isabella on the other side of the ring and nods to himself as he rushes forward to lock up with her. Yet, at the last second Isabella uses her many years of training and ring experience to catch Thor with a Russian leg sweep. With the momentum and the force of Isabella's move Thor's face hits the side of the cage. The cage shudders from the impact as Thor stumbles back with blood flowing down his face.
Steve White: Whoa I am glad that wasn't my face hitting the cage.
Chuck Thompson: Well both competitors have been busted open.
Isabella and Thor move back to the center of the ring and lock up again. Each seems to get the advantage for a few seconds before they pull apart with a shared nod. With a look towards each other then the top of the cage both rush towards a corner before climbing up to the top ropes. An anticipation filled hush seems to descend over the arena as both Thor and Isabella climb up the inside of the cage. Both moving with purposeful intensity as they get closer to the top of the cage.
Steve White: I don't know what either competitor has in mind here.
Chuck Thompson: We will just have to see won
Both competitors make it to the top of the cage and straddle it. Each with blood still running down their faces from having both had their fave being grinded into the chainlink of the cage. They move back towards each other until they are in arm's reach of the other. A few seconds pass before the pair exchange a series of brutal body blows. As the hits come to a stop the two lock up face to face in a precarious position atop the cage. They seem to share a minute of intensity above the ring before both move back just a bit to rise to their feet. A hush descends over the area as the pair lock back up. Another series of blistering punches are shared as they both look around trying to get the advantage.
Steve White: I have a bad feeling about this.
Chuck Thompson: I wish you weren't right but I have to agree with you.
There is a small pause in the action as Isabella pulls back and decks Thor in the face with a brutal haymaker. Thor wobbles a bit but manages to grab the top of the cage. A stunned sound echoes through the arena as Thor reaches out to grab Isabella's shoulder. He leans forward and anyone with the right view could see them exchanging a few words. Once Thor stops speaking Isabella just nods slightly before taking a deep breath. The two lock back up and with a look of savage intensity Thor forces Isabella back into the ring. She starts to slip back into the ring but manages to catch herself from falling. However, as she reacts the cage shakes and Isabella kicks Thor in the center of his chest. He wobbles trying to catch himself but falls off of the cage. He falls through the Spanish announcer table hitting the ground with a wood shattering thud.
DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: The winner of this match... and STILL EHWF World Champion…The Immortal… Sah'ta Thor!
Steve White: That looked painful.
Chuck Thompson: I agree though our Champion retained even with the cost.
As the match highlights are played on the tron the ringside doctor throws up an X and an EMT crew rushes down the ramp to attend to the unmoving Sah'ta Thor. As the fans watch the EMTs carefully load the unconscious Sah'ta Thor onto the stretcher. Meanwhile, Isabella has gotten to her feet inside the cage and is watching things unfold with a fearful expression on her face. It takes a few minutes but the EMTs push the stretcher up towards the back while the fans seem to need a minute to slowly digest what had happened. The camera follows the EMTs to the back to watch Thor get loaded into the back of the ambulance as a still bleeding Isabella goes to join him in the back of it.
Steve White: A reminder for the fans after that. EHWF Wrestlers are trained professionals so don't try this at home.
Chuck Thompson: We will bring you updates on Sah'ta Thor's condition as we get then.
The ambulance's back door slams shut as we cut back to the arena.
Chelsea LeClair is standing by with her EHWF Jr. Heavyweight Championship and she doesn’t seem like she’s all too happy. She’s not taking the situation with a doom and gloom mentality, but nevertheless, with what is coming up, she is as intensely focused as she needs to be as she begins to express her thoughts.
Chelsea LeClair: I came away with the Christmas Tree match and don’t get me wrong, I am happy about this. But as I look ahead to what is coming up tonight? Yes, I am extremely excited for the Retribution Royale and what that is going to entail but before I can even think about that, I have to think about the tag team match that I have coming up. We have this whole Mayhem vs. Chaos situation going on and I have to say this, I’m always up for a little brand warfare and I am going to do whatever it takes to represent Mayhem proudly. I’m absolutely looking forward to taking on Kate Vega and everything and seeing what she is going to bring to the table because I’ve heard some great things about her. But as far as everything else goes… this is where it really gets awkward for me. Because I don’t even know who I dislike more: Kate’s partner or mine…
Chelsea takes a pause as she thinks about that question. There’s no doubt that she wants to be a pro about this, but with the partners being mentioned, there’s no question that something is definitely eating at her and she’s about to come out with it no matter how brutally honest it might seem.
Chelsea LeClair: It’s PERSONAL with Casey and I. It’s not just because I’m married to her twin brother and thank the lord that my husband is a great man and everything but sadly, the best parts of him definitely didn’t carry over to Casey. Casey and I have had our constant social media clashes and we even fought for a world title that she has in her other company in which I got completely screwed out of and I KNOW she is going to be bragging about this fact but at the end of the day, that’s a different company and a different time and Casey, trust me… I WANT to like you so much. There was a time when you weren’t acting the way that you were. You used to be such an upstanding person and you used to be such an amazing friend, but once you went through an experience that you went through where you got truly screwed over and never given a real chance to shine, you completely changed for the worse and it’s REALLY sad that someone with your amount of talent got weighed down by that.
You’ve got that ego the size of Canada and all of that and sure, maybe it’s earned to some degree, but you are NOT going to bring me down to your level. There’s a budding rivalry between us that even you will acknowledge and it’s spilled over to this company for the first time. You can boast about how nobody expected you to be the quick success story that you were when you first came here, but KNOWING YOU, KNOWING your craft better than anyone on this roster, I’m NOT surprised.
I KNOW better…
And that’s why even though I have a horrible anchor of a tag team partner, I KNOW I can represent Mayhem proudly.
Kate, I feel sorry for you that you have an egomaniac like Casey for a partner… but even then, I’d STILL rather have her for a partner than my actual partner…
Chelsea pauses and rolls her eyes.
Chelsea LeClair: Amanda Fien…
Chelsea sighs.
Chelsea LeClair: I don’t want to team with you, I am going to be brutally honest. I’m doing this for Mayhem and to build momentum for the Royale later tonight, but with you? Like Casey, you weren’t the way you were. But unlike her, you had no justifiable reason for flipping the switch that you did. You’re toxic. You’re a cancer. Nobody in your other company even likes your ass. I sure as hell don’t and when I found out that you were being signed to this company, I was hoping like hell that you were going to Chaos instead of Mayhem. But, I have to play the hand that’s been dealt in front of me and I am NOT going to let someone toxic like you weigh me down. So if you even bother saying anything for this, I already know what you’re going to say…
Something about proving yourself, being heartless… whatever. I don’t want to hear it. It’s the same drivel every time with you. We ARE going to win this match for the sake of a brand you probably don’t care about… and if you don’t? I promise you that I’ll beat YOU down for anchoring my undefeated streak here.
Chelsea makes her exit, having made it very clear that she doesn’t like her circumstances. She’s still determined to do the best that she can despite the circumstances as the scene fades out.
Casey Holliday finds herself in an amused state of mind as she has her EHWF Showtime Championship around her waist. She’s thinking about the tag team match that is coming up at this point and she’s gathering her thoughts. When she thinks about who she has to face, however, she doesn’t appear to be too worried. She’s about to express as such…
Casey Holliday: Interesting. Very interesting. Brand warfare, huh? Look, I am not really into that sort of thing, but GO CHAOS, right? Anyway, Kate you are the luckiest woman on the planet tonight because you get to debut with ME, the PRODIGY of a generation, the best thing to hit the Chaos brand since ISIS and trust me, you are teaming with someone that is going to be BETTER than ISIS when it’s all said and done. I have nothing against you, Kate. Just don’t get in my way, do your thing, and help me win. It’s as simple as that. I have a feeling that we can at least co-exist as a team. But as far as the folks on Mayhem goes…
Damn, I don’t know about that…
Casey thinks about the team from Mayhem’s side and she just has a laugh to herself.
Casey Holliday: I hate to say it, Chelsea… I feel REALLY sorry for you tonight. It’s rare that I get to say that, but it’s a damn shame that you’re about to have your first loss in this company. I mean, having to deal with ME is bad enough, but when you consider the anchor of a partner that you have…. UGH! I mean, let’s be real Chelsea. You would rather have that first loss because you lost a one on one match to a competitor of my caliber, not because a CANCER is on your team. Now, I will address that toxic drama queen in a bit, but YOU, Chelsea? You’re fortunate that I went to Chaos and not Mayhem because if it wasn’t for that, I’d be the one dethroning you for the EHWF Junior Heavyweight Championship. Don’t get me wrong, you’ve made quite a name for yourself on the second tier show over there. You’ve got a bright future ahead. Now, it’s true that I can’t stand you. I hate that you took my brother away from me. I do admit that this whole concept of a rivalry between us is rather amusing, but don’t think for a second that I am going to let my guard down against you.
I can’t stand the sight of you.
You walk around here like a pretty little thing and you walk around wanting people to get behind you and feel sorry for you… but when are you going to realize that being that goody two shoes girl next door that you try so hard to be isn’t going to cut it for you anymore? If you were smart, you’d be fighting WITH me, not against me! We could legitimately run this company together and… maybe even make this a family dynasty or something! But no, you want to be the good girl! You’re too good for that. You’d rather have a bunch of imbeciles eating out of your ass because you’re this precious Cinderella story that’s made a nice little life for herself in South Jersey like the cheap little SKANK you’ve always been! Yet, you’re not even the worst part of Mayhem’s team. I don’t like you, but I recognize your abilities. You’re not a three time world champion yourself for no reason…
But you’re NOT me, Chelsea! I will ALWAYS be a tier above you… and the same can’t be said for your partner because I’m MORE tiers above her.
This isn’t the way I wanted to have a win against you here, Chelsea… but… oh well…
You’ll notice that I haven’t said anything about Amanda Fien even though we share another company and all of that. Honestly? There’s nothing to say about her. She’s an okay wrestler but you’re not getting much out of her. Chaos definitely got the much better signing in Kate Vega and that’s why we’re going to win. Amanda… she’s a nutcase. She has never had her head in the game and she’s always been a person that thinks she’s better than she actually is. If she’s lucky, she might sniff the title Chelsea has, but even I will admit that she wouldn’t stand a chance against Chelsea. I look forward to beating her and putting her in her place.
Welcome to EHWF bitch…
Too bad it’s going to be a disappointment for you just like the other places you’ve been in.
Of course, the Retribution Royale IS the big ticket of tonight’s show and trust me when I say that I AM going to win that I WILL shock the world even though if you’re smart enough, you know it’s not a shock! Chaos is about to REALLY be my show! For god’s sake, I’m the poster girl for this event! You should see the recent media! My face is all over it! This company KNOWS the start that they have in me and tonight? When I win this match AND that big royale at the end? All of the hype? It’s about to be justified! My current championship was just the start…
But this right here will PROVE that I truly am THE prodigy of a generation!
HATERS! GONNA! HATE!
Casey confidently walks off the scene, definitely not fazed at all by the challenges ahead or the boos that she’s hearing as the scene cuts out.
We cut to ringside where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: This following contest is a Mayhem vs. Chaos Tag Team match set for one fall!!
Cold-Blooded by Zayde Wolf kicks in as the fans are booing. Out come Amanda Fien, wearing a black and red cloak over her head (think little red riding hood but darker). She walks to the ring, ignoring the fans that are booing at her and sending her threats, but she ignores them. Amanda rolls into the ring and takes off the cloak in the ring, revealing darker ring attire.
Illa Isabella: Introducing first… Making her debut here tonight… Amanda Fien!
"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: And next up… Her partner… She is the EHWF Jr Heavyweight Champion… Chelsea LeClair!
Her music plays over the house speakers, “Hero” by Victorius. Katelyn De La Vega walks through those curtains to the cheers of a large crowd packing the Arena tight with bodies elbow to elbow, chairs filled, and some could argue that there may have been more bodies than seats. The amazonian brunette raises her fist into the air to a large pop from the crowd. She then runs down the aisle and slides into the ring. Promptly, Kate rolls to her feet and shoves her fist into the air again, this time with a loud shout.
She cuts an impressive figure in her new black leather vest, an ornate winged V on her back in bright teal. Her attire is simple yet practical, black trunks and boots with sensible knee pads, a sports top with another winged V that runs along her neck line and down the front of her chest, this one white with blue highlights, and fingerless gloves to complete the look.
Kate removes her vest and drapes it atop her corner, then leans back against it, arms draped upon the ropes with a serious gaze as she awaits the start of the match.
Illa Isabella: And their opponents tonight… First up… Making her debut tonight… Katelyn DeLaVega!
The crowd boos loudly as the riffs of "Strange Girl" by Halestorm hits the speakers. After about a minute, Casey Holliday walks out through the curtains and the first thing that is noticeable is her arrogance as she walks down the ramp. She does much scoffing and laughing as she hears the fans continue to get on her case. When she enters the ring, she ignores the booing crowd, which only serves to incite them to cheer her louder. Casey has a laugh to herself at this, as she starts to focus on her match and the song fades.
Illa Isabella: And Finally… Her partner… She is the EHWF Showtime Champion… Casey Holliday!
DING DING DING
The arena crackles with anticipation as Casey Holliday and Chelsea LeClair step into the ring, eyes locked in fierce determination with pure hatred and intensity for each other as they eye each other down! The two women circle each other, the tension palpable. Chelsea takes the initiative, lunging forward for a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Casey, demonstrating her strength, manages to power Chelsea into the corner, causing the referee to call for a clean break. The separation is brief, as Chelsea quickly regains her composure and Casey insults her with a smirk!
Steve White: Casey and Chelsea haven’t met in EHWF before but they’re definitely no friends to each other! They are family though, I suppose!!
Chuck Thompson: It’s an all out brawl between these two women and you can see the hatred in their eyes!
The exchange of holds begins, with both showcasing technical prowess. Chelsea targets Casey's left arm, attempting to weaken it for potential submission. Casey, resilient, counters with a snapmare, freeing herself from Chelsea's grasp. The crowd goes wild as they chain in and out of holds! An armdrag leads Chelsea to cartwheel out of it! Chelsea springs off of the middle ropes and launches at Casey but Casey ducks and Chelsea hits the mat falling short! Sensing the need for agility, Casey goes for a lightning-quick dropkick, aiming for Chelsea's midsection! Chelsea, however, sidesteps at the last moment, leaving Casey to crash into the mat! Seizing the opportunity, Chelsea capitalises with a swift roll-up, attempting to secure the win right now!
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Steve White: Chelsea wanted something big there but Casey wasn’t letting it fly as these two put on an amazing contest!!
Chuck Thompson: They should remember that they’ve got partners in this match tonight!!
The pace quickens as the match progresses. Chelsea, delivers a series of sharp kicks and knee strikes, wearing down Casey! Yet, Casey, fights back with a powerful sideslam!, momentarily shifting the momentum in her favour! The back-and-forth nature of the contest intensifies. Chelsea, displaying her agility, executes a perfectly timed hurricanrana, leaving Casey stunned on the mat. As Chelsea attempts a cover, Casey snaps a kick into Chelsea’s head and gets up! Casey hits Chelsea with a springboard dropkick! Casey hits Chelsea with a lariat! Chelsea is back up and slaps Casey! Casey slaps her across the face! Chelsea slaps her right back! Casey with a big slap in response! Chelsea dropkicks Casey in the chest and sends Casey into the corner! A furious Casey tags out to Katelyn! Katelyn leaps into the ring and Chelsea slides under her legs and bounces off of the ropes but Katelyn easily catches her and plants Chelsea with a huge powerslam as the fans ROAR!
Steve White: That POWER from Katelyn De La Vega! Jeez she is gonna be a force to be reckoned with on Chaos! What an amazing athlete!
Chuck Thompson: Casey has A LOT of firepower on her side tonight!
Chelsea goes to tag out but Amanda Fien drops off of the apron and laughs at Chelsea! Chelsea is PISSED and smacks the mat but Katelyn rips her up to her feet and presses Chelsea above her head and walks around with her then plants her with a big military press slam as the fans LOSE IT! Casey yells encouragement to Katelyn but Katelyn wants to fight this one with respect and lets Chelsea get up to her feet! Katelyn plants Chelsea into the corner hard and Chelsea yells in pain! Katelyn runs up for a running corner clothesline! Chelsea dives out of the corner and Katelyn lands into the turnbuckle and takes the impact! Chelsea dives in the air and slaps Amanda across the head, making a tag!
Steve White: Chelsea not getting along with Amanda Fien tonight but in contrast Katelyn is DOMINATING for her team right now!!
Chuck Thompson: So let me get this straight… Casey hates Chelsea… Chelsea hates Casey… Both Casey and Chelsea hate Amanda?!
Amanda and Chelsea argue in the corner but Katelyn grabs Amanda from the apron and slams her over the top rope into the ring! The fans are going WILD! Amanda is up and Katelyn instantly scoops her up and plants her with a big scoopslam in the centre of the ring! Casey yells and calls for the tag but Katelyn isn’t done! She picks Amanda up and dishes out a monster right hand that puts Amanda in the corner! Amanda is dazed and Katelyn runs up for a corner move but Amanda jumps up and Katelyn runs right into Amanda’s boots as she jumps up! Amanda jumps up and dropkicks Katelyn in the side of the head as she tries to recover! Katelyn swings! Amanda ducks! Amanda takes Katelyn to a knee with a chop block to the back of the leg! Amanda dropkicks Katelyn in the back and sends her into the corner as Casey tags in! Casey runs in! Amanda swings at her but Casey ducks it and bounces off of the ropes and then dives on Amanda with a press and starts hitting her with big right hands on the mat as the fans go wild!
Steve White: Amanda doing all she can with an impressive onslaught against Katelyn but Katelyn is just too powerful!
Chuck Thompson: Casey is able to tag back in!
They both get up! They scream insults at each other as Amanda nails Casey with a lariat! They get back up and Amanda takes her out with another lariat! Both up again and Casey dishes out a big right hand to Amanda and sends her in the corner as Chelsea tags back in! Chelsea shoves Amanda to the side and leaps over the top rope and lands on Casey with a flying splash! Casey gets up using the ropes and Chelsea with pure anger, runs up and clotheslines Casey over the top rope and both women crash to the outside floor! After a few moments they get up on the outside and Casey slaps Chelsea! Chelsea punches Casey and they start fighting and grappling up the ramp as the fans go WILD!
Steve White: Casey smacks Amanda around but Chelsea gets a big tag back in and now we’re back where we started!
Chuck Thompson: These two women just want nothing else out of tonight but to hurt each other and it’s not really fair on their partners!
The animosity between Chelsea LeClair and Casey Holliday boils over, the intensity of their rivalry reaching a breaking point! In the midst of their match, the two brawl with pure anger! Strikes, kicks, and even scratches come into play as they spill onto the ramp. The unforgiving steel ramp echoes with the sounds of their collision! Chelsea and Casey, claw and grapple their way up the ramp, leaving a trail of chaos behind them! As they near the top of the stage, the rage between them intensifies! Chelsea lands a thunderous kick to Casey's midsection, momentarily staggering her. Seizing the opportunity, Chelsea attempts to execute a devastating manoeuvre, but Casey counters with a vicious right hook! The two, fuelled by pure adrenaline, teeter perilously close to the edge! Katelyn holds her arms out to the ref and drops off of the apron and walks near the bottom of the ramp to see what’s going on!
Steve White: Now the action has spilled out side and Casey and Chelsea are just brawling outside! Katelyn is confused and pissed off!!
Chuck Thompson: Where the heck are they taking this fight?!
Amanda jumps Katelyn from behind, leaping up and hammering Katelyn in the back of the head! Amanda backs off and kicks Katelyn in the back! Katelyn, unfazed slowly turns around much to the shock of Amanda! Katelyn rolls Amanda back in the ring! Katelyn gets in, pissed off the match has fallen apart and she’s not getting a chance to showcase herself tonight. Amanda gets up and Katelyn hits her with a huge Spinal Devastator in the centre of the ring! Amanda is DONE after that one and the fans go wild for Katelyn! Suddenly, in a moment of unpredictability, Chelsea and Casey find themselves locked in a grapple at the very top of the stage! The fans collectively holds their breath as the struggle continues, with both women fighting and screaming at each other! Chelsea and Casey tumble off the stage, crashing through the air. The spotlight at the side of the stage catches them in mid-fall, casting a dramatic silhouette against the arena! The crash landing echoes through the arena, and the spotlight flickers as Chelsea and Casey lie amidst the wreckage of glass as both smash through the spotlight together! The fans go CRAZY as a huge spark of explosion hits the spotlight! A second big rush of sparks hits inside the spotlight as the ref holds his hands up in the ring and Chelsea and Casey lie bleeding and burnt, motionless in the spotlight!
DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: As a result of a Double Count-Out… This match has been declared a No Contest!
Steve White: WHAT THE FUCK?! What just happened!? Casey and Chelsea fought all the way back up to the stage and brawled and beat the crap out of each other and they just fell through the fucking spotlight!
Chuck Thompson: They took each other out and this one ends in a No Contest!
Amanda is on the outside on the floor, holding her neck and back as she looks pissed off. Katelyn is on the bottom of the ramp, shaking her head as we get a close up of Casey and Chelsea being fished out of the spotlight they just crashed through! Both women are bleeding and hurt, barely moving!
Steve White: Both women are down as they just exploded through the spotlight! If there was a chance either of these two women could have gone on to the Retribution Royale later tonight I think that’s gone!
Chuck Thompson: They’ve both cost each other big time tonight!
Refs, producers and EMTs get Casey and Chelsea out of the debris and wreckage and get the glass off of them. Both women roll around, hurt and in pain as the fans continue to get louder at the replay of what they just witnessed. We see the EMTs tend to both women as we fade out backstage.
We cut to the backstage area where there is an open door leading into an office. A few seconds pass before we see Astryd Thorn walk through the door. The camera shifts to reveal the seated image of Chaos Assistant General Manager Wesley Kendrick sitting behind a desk. A harried expression is on his face as he looks up from a stack of papers as he is setting down a phone.
Wesley Kendrick: What can I do for you Miss Thorn? And can it wait?
Astryd gives a slight smirk as she raises an eyebrow.
Astryd Thorn: I know you've been having a hectic night. Even more so after the way that cage match ended. I will keep this short.
Wesley just nods as he gives a hand wave for her to get to her point.
Astryd Thorn: On Chaos we saw you exchange with Mya. I just thought it would be worth a visit to talk to you for a quick reminder. It looks like your position is a bit shaky but I wanted to remind you that you are owed a favor. If you will remember that my father made a deal with you for his spot in the Feast or Fired match. Part of that deal brought Insidious to Chaos while the other part was a favor to be redeemed at a later date. As of yet you have yet to redeem that favor. I just wanted to remind you of its existence since all debts are to be paid.
There is a momentary raised eyebrow on Wesley's face before he gives a slight night.
Wesley Kendrick: Thank you Miss Thorn. Will talk more after Retribution. Now if you will excuse me I have to get back to work.
As if to accent the point his phone starts to ring. Astryd nods as she steps back from the desk before turning to leave with a satisfied smile on her lips. She leaves the office as we cut to another part of the arena.
We cut to ringside where Patricia Downs is waiting with a mic.
Patricia Downs: This following contest is set for one single fall and it’s for the EHWF Unified Global Championship!
The lights flicker as a loud gong sounds. The opening notes of "I Like It" by Lacuna Coil begin to play as the flickering stops. From behind the back steps Lu Chen, in a black and gold kimono, who has her head bowed and arms folded in front of her. She starts down the ramp slowly as if she were a Buddhist monk. At halfway down the ramp Lu Chen throws her head up and tosses off the kimono in a theatrical gesture revealing the red with silver lotus stitched pants and matching tanktop. While the kimono hits ground Lu Chen 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 lotus petals to fall over the fans.
Patricia Downs: Introducing first… The Challenger… Lu Chen Hudson!
"I Will Not Bow" hits the PA System as multi coloured lights hits the arena and everyone in the crowd starts going nuts and crazy with cheers! Brianna Rissi appears on the stage and waves out to the screaming fans, performing some theatrics before she runs down the ramp and high fives the fans on her way down. She jumps up on the apron and flips her way into the ring where she makes her way to the ropes. Brianna celebrates against the ropes with the fans and makes her way to the ring, raising her arms and waiting for the match to begin.
Patricia Downs: And next up… Her opponent tonight… She is the EHWF Unified Global Champion… Brianna Rissi!
DING DING DING
The bell sounds and the fans are going crazy as Brianna and Lu Chen circle each other in the middle of the ring! They tie up and Brianna tosses Lu Chen to the mat with power as she quickly rolls up to her feet! They tie up again and again Brianna powers her down to the mat with authority and strength! Lu Chen hugs the ropes to get refuge from the ref! They come up again and Brianna knees Lu Chen in the mid section then whips her into the ropes! Lu Chen bounces back and ducks a swing from Brianna then flips on the mat and this the ropes, coming back with a handspring elbow into Brianna’s face! Lu Chen ducks down and takes Brianna out with a chop block to the leg and the fans go wild!
Alexander Corvis: Lu Chen wants a big one here tonight but Brianna is in the best form and shape of her career and she’s been dominating ever since she unified the titles here in EHWF!
Maddie Murdock: Brianna telling Lu Chen last week that she doesn’t give a fuck what she thinks of her and she’ll defend the title against anyone anywhere anytime!!
Brianna gets to a knee! Lu Chen hits her with a shoot kick then another shoot kick then another then another! The fans go wild! Lu Chen swings a round house but Brianna ducks it and grabs Lu Chen from behind, slinging her arm over and planting her with a body drop! Big impact! The fans are on their feet! Brianna grabs Lu Chen and plants her with a suplex then spins her legs around and pulls Lu Chen up and plants her with another suplex! Brianna kicks up and lines a hurt Lu Chen up! She fires a superkick but Lu Chen ducks it! Lu Chen boots Brianna in the back and pulls her in for an abdominal stretch! She wrenches back on Brianna and Brianna struggles in pain! Brianna breaks out eventually and hits Lu Chen with a thrust kick to the chin! Brianna leaps up to the top rope and lands on Lu Chen with a flying moonsault and covers!
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KICK OUT!
Alexander Corvis: Near fall but Lu Chen with some resilience!
Maddie Murdock: Brianna kicking it up a gear as her speed and strength now comes into play!
Brianna pulls Lu Chen up and whips her into the ropes! Brianna runs the adjacent direction and springs off of the middle ropes and hits a running Lu Chen with a running springboard hurricanrana as the fans go wild! Lu Chen gets up and Brianna bounces off of the ropes and nails Lu Chen with a lariat! Brianna calls for Rissi Roundhouse but Lu Chen ducks it when she gets up and takes Brianna out with a chop block to the back of the knee! Lu Chen bounces off of the ropes then springs off the middle rope for a lionsault but Brianna gets her knees up and Lu Chen lands on them! Lu Chen rolls on the mat in pain! She gets up but stumbles into Brianna who presses her over head and dumps her down on the mat with a big overhead press slam as the fans go WILD! Brianna with a slow bounce off of the ropes drops a jumping knee across Lu Chen’s forehead as the fans go wild!
Alexander Corvis: Oh shit! Lu Chen just got cracked there! Lu Chen losing grip slowly tonight!
Maddie Murdock: Brianna seems to have an answer for everything tonight and this is after Lu Chen had a decent start to this match!
Brianna picks Lu Chen up but Lu Chen drops to a knee and curls Brianna’s leg up and covers her on the mat!
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KICK OUT!
Lu Chen trips her up and goes for another one!
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KICK OUT!
Lu Chen gets Brianna in a headlock and then presses her against the ropes and tosses her off! Lu Chen meets a running Brianna on rebound and jumps up on her with a wheelbarrow rollup as the fans go crazy!
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They both get up but Lu Chen swings a kick and misses! Brianna bounces off of the ropes and runs up and plants Lu Chen headfirst into the mat with a big running bulldog! Brianna lines Lu Chen up! Lu Chen gets up slowly and Brianna sprints across the ring and nails Lu Chen with a huge spear as the crowd goes CRAZY!
Alexander Corvis: This is freaking awesome! Both women going extreme right now! Near fall after near fall tonight! Brianna not letting up on the pressure!
Maddie Murdock: Lu Chen trying to impress BUT Brianna is overwhelming her right now!
Brianna covers Lu Chen with both legs hooked!
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ROPE BREAK!
Lu Chen barely finds the ropes with her left hand! Brianna yanks her up but Lu Chen with a desperate knee to Brianna’s ribs! Lu Chen bounces off of the ropes and goes for a running lariat but Brianna sidesteps her and hits her with a big Spanish fly on the come back! The fans are all on their feet now! Lu Chen gets up and Brianna grabs her from behind! Lu Chen elbows Brianna in the face from behind and gets her off of her! The fans are going wild! Lu Chen swings a big roundhouse! Brianna ducks it and catches Lu Chen in the back of the head with the Rissi Rounhouse! Lu Chen hits the ropes and he eyes roll in the back of her head as the fans erupt! Before Lu Chen bounces back and falls, Brianna boots Lu Chen in the back and pulls her in and plants Lu Chen with Red Alert (twist of fate) square on the mat! Brianna hooks both lets and the fans are going crazy!
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DING DING DING!
Patricia Downs: Here is your winner and STILL… the EHWF Unified Global Champion… Brianna Rissi!
Alexander Corvis: Big win and a first defense for Brianna Rissi! She proves herself yet again!
Maddie Murdock: Great match but Lu Chen couldn’t get it done and now Brianna Rissi looks to go on to defend this EHWF Unified Global Championship at Final Destination!
Brianna gets both of her title belts and raises them high as her music plays and the ref raises her arms. Brianna rocks out to the music as Lu Chen is sitting on the outside floor looking up at her as she holds her head and neck! Brianna gets up on the turnbuckle and holds the belts up to the cheering fans and celebrates as we fade out a Retribution Royale promo.
We cut to the ring where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: Ladies and Gentlemen… This Main Event contest is the 30 person Retribution Royale match where the only way to win is to toss your opponent over the top rope to the outside! Every 2 minutes a new competitor will enter the match! The last person left in the ring will be declared the winner of the Retribution Royale and go on to fight for their choice of either the EHWF World Championship or the EHWF Unified Global Championship in the main event at Final Destination!
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: Introducing First… Entrant number one… Scott Wilson!
A white fog starts to cover the ramp as the opening notes to Bullets by Creed start to play. A series of bright red spot lights turn on illuminating the smoke as Sujir's silhouette is seen at the top of the ramp. The smoke slowly clears as Sujir wearing a red leather trench coat slowly steps down the ramps striding slowly towards the ring nodding to the fans as he does so. Once to the ring he climbs the steel steps and slides into the ring under the ropes and then rises to his knees kneeling to the center of the ring staring at the top of the entrance ramp his arms spread. About halfway through the song he jumps to his feet he rises to his feet and strides confidently to his corner. Once there he pulls off his trench coat tossing it towards the ring announcers before he rises to the top ropes as the lights return to normal and he awaits the start of the match.
Illa Isabella: And next up… The competitor who drew entry number two… The EHWF Extreme Champion… Sujir Thorn!
DING DING DING
The bell sounds and both men circle each other, tying up in the centre of the ring and wrestling for control as Sujir powers Scott into the ropes! Sujir tries to get him over but Scott pounds down on his head with big right hands! Scott kicks Sujir away then they start brawling, trading lefts and rights over and over as the fans go wild! Sujir swings a big right but Scott ducks it and springs off of the middle ropes and lands on Sujir with a springboard cutter as the fans lose it! Sujir is back up and Scott dropkicks him right back down! Scott wants the Wilson Kick elimination right here! Sujir gets up and Scott fires it but Sujir pops Scott on his back and plants him with a Samoan drop as the counter starts!
Steve White: Scott and Sujir drawing one and two and both men wasting no time going at it and beating the crap out of each other here tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Just an all out back and forth between two men who have no love for each other! We saw Sujir’s father take that horrible fall off of the steel cage earlier tonight and we’re trying to get updates on his condition from the medical facility tonight!
Alexander Corvis: 2… 1… Who’s it gonna be!? It’s… ALEXANDRIA KENDRICK!
Alexandria Kendrick rushes out as the fans go wild! She slides in the ring and starts hitting Sujir with Krav kicks and strikes to his lower body as he music stops! She wastes no time dropkicking Sujir into the corner! Scott runs up and hits Sujir with a corner clothesline then Alexandria follows up and knocks Sujir down with the End Game knee! The fans go wild! Scott wants to pick Sujir up but Alexandria grabs Scott from behind and gets him up on the top ropes as the fans LOSE IT! Alexandria wants an elimination here but Scott holds on and elbows Alexandria in the face, sending her down to the mat as the counter starts again!
Steve White: Alexandria with big impact there but Scott and Alexandria are not gonna get along in this one it seems!
Chuck Thompson: Hard to know the dynamics of everyone in this contest tonight but we’re seeing some real action right now!!
Alexander Corvis: The ring is slowly filling up as the counter reaches one and it’s… MASS MANCINI from Mayhem!!
Mass struts out and his rival Alexandria looks on begging him to come in! Sujir jumps Scott and gets him up on the ropes trying to eliminate him! Mass runs in and Alexandria ducks a clothesline and she springs off of the middle ropes and hits him with her Lethal Injection springboard roundhouse! Mass stumbles over and she clubs him in the back! Alexandria springs off of the ropes again and goes for a flying cross body but Mass catches her and gets her on the top rope! They fight and struggle and Mass has her in a bad spot! Sujir whips Scott into the ropes and takes him with a belly to belly on rebound! Sujir picks up Scott and tosses him over the top rope but Scott catches himself on the apron and they fight and grapple as Sujir wants that elimination bad!Alexandria elbows Mass in the side of the head and gets back in the ring as she takes him down with a chop block to the back of the leg!
Steve White: Mass and Alexandria, are no friends from the whole Mixed Tag Team division that really heated up in 2023! Mass wants to take her out early!
Chuck Thompson: Sujir and Wilson have been in this contest for over 10 minutes now and they’ve beaten the crap out of each other!
Alexander Corvis: And we’re gonna see number 5 come into the mix… It’s the EHWF Hardcore Champion… ZOE MCDRAVEN!
Zoe rushes out and slides in the ring and goes after Mass! Alexandria and Zoe start pummelling on Mass trying to weaken him! Zoe and Alexandria whip Mass into the ropes but Mass comes back and takes them out with double clothesline! Mass picks up Alexandria and tosses her over the top rope but she saves herself! No eliminations yet and the fans are SUPER LOUD! Mass stops Scott from attacking Sujir and plants him with a spinebuster! Mass and Sujir start stomping out Scott on the mat! Sujir thinks there’s going to be an alliance but Mass takes Sujir out with a superkick! Zoe bounces off of the ropes and goes for a running cross body but Mass catches her and plants her with a powerslam!
Steve White: Mass Mancini starting to clean up now!
Chuck Thompson: Mass Mancini with a lot of influence and domination in this stage of the match right before the counter hits again!
Alexander Corvis: 3… 2… 1… Who is it!?! It’s REBECCA DELFINA!
Rebecca rushes out and the fans are on their feet! She takes Mass out with a spinning corkscrew crossbody! Rebecca kicks up and takes Alexandria down with a right hand! She takes Sujir down with a dropkick! The fans are super loud right now! Zoe clubs Rebecca in the back and goes to toss her out but Rebecca turns around and overpowers Zoe and tosses her over the top rope to the outside and the fans ERUPT! Rebecca smacks the mat and roars with adrenaline as she gets the first elimination!
Steve White: Rebecca Delfina just tossed out the EHWF Hardcore Champion and ended it all for Zoe here tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Zoe is pissed as she’s the first one tossed out tonight and just as the the counter starts for entrant number 7!
Alexander Corvis: OHH SHIT! Business just got real! THEA NEFELI the former World Champ is here at number 7 and we all know what she wants!
Thea slides in and starts BRAWLING with Rebecca with big right hands but Rebecca wins out and gets Thea up on the top rope! The fans go wild as Rebecca wants the elimination before Thea can get started! Scott Wilson and Mass Mancini both have Sujir Thor up on the ropes! Sujir fights to stay alive! Alexandria Kendrick tries to recover in the corner for a moment! Thea hammers down on Rebecca’s head and gets off of the ropes then hits Rebecca with a hurricanrana! Alexandria comes from the side and plants Thea with a running bulldog! She pulls Thea back up for Perfect Shot DDT but Thea runs her back first into the corner and tries to get her up on the ropes!
Steve White: It’s getting HOT right now! The action is heating up as the counter hits once more!
Chuck Thompson: Scott Wilson and Sujir Thorn have been in the longest but so far there has only been ONE elimination!
Alexander Corvis: And SHIT just got REAL! It’s BRADDOCK from Chaos at number 8!!
Braddock rushes out! He gets in and throws Mass Mancini and Scott Wilson off of Sujir and starts beating Sujir with big right hands! Their rivalry evident as they brawl! Sujir fights back! Sujir boots Braddock in the balls and smacks his head off of the corner HARD! Sujir starts choking Braddock out on the ropes! Braddock punches Sujir in the face and busts him open! Sujir hits Braddock with a big boot to the skull! They trade big blows again! Alexandria grabs Mass Mancini from behind getting her hands in his eyes and nose and controlling his head to the corner! Rebecca has Thea up on her back again but Thea holds the top rope and fights to stay in!
Steve White: It’s an all out brawl now! Sujir and Braddock with their hatred against each other are STILL trying to kill each other, this time in the Retribution Royale!
Chuck Thompson: Alexandria doing her all to try and hurt Mass Mancini tonight!
Alexander Corvis: Here we go at number 9 it’s DAVID ASHBURN!
Ashburn rushes out and slides in as he instantly targets Wilson, booting him and stomping him out in the corner! Wilson can’t catch a break right now! Thea comes off the top rope and lands on Rebecca with a big flying moonsault as the fans go wild! Sujir hits Braddock with a big boot to the face! Braddock falls against the ropes and Sujir goes for Final Solution! Braddock ducks it and Sujir hits the ropes then Braddock follows up with Mansfields Curse and smashes Sujir over the top rope to the outside floor as the fans go NUTS! Braddock grabs his cock and flips off Sujir as Sujir rages on the outside! Braddock smirks but Mass Mancini slings his arm over and plants Braddock with a big body drop! Mass shows off his strength as he holds Braddock and plants him with another body drop! Alexandria dropkicks Mass in the back and sends him into the ropes! She goes for End Game knee but Mass catches her leg and powers her over the top rope to the outside floor as the fans go wild!
Steve White: WHAT?! I didn’t see that coming! Alexandria Kendrick just got thrown the fuck out!
Chuck Thompson: Braddock eliminates Sujir! Braddock with sweet revenge on Sujir and Insidious here tonight! That was HUGE!
Alexander Corvis: And now at number 10… It’s JOANNA RISSI!
The fans ERUPT as Joanna rushes out and slides in the ring and takes Rebecca out with a wheelbarrow bulldog! Ashburn has Wilson up on the ropes but Joanna makes a save and dropkicks Ashburn in the back! Wilson and Joanna then take Ashburn out with a big clothesline/chop block combo! Thea tries to eliminate Joanna! Wilson tries to eliminate Ashburn! Braddock and Mass are brawling in the corner as the fans just get louder and louder! Wilson ducks a swing from Ashburn and springs off of the middle ropes and hits him with a springboard kick! Wilson grabs Ashburn from the mat and plants him with a big rolling cutter! The fans are going CRAZY! Wilson lines Ashburn up for his Wilson Kick but Rebecca jumps off of the top rope and nails Wilson in the head with a huge missile dropkick as the fans LOSE IT!
Steve White: Here we go! ARCUS D’ROCCO is here at number 11!
Chuck Thompson: Arcus, Joanna and Wilson - all members of the one family are out her tonight and that could lead to a huge shift in this Retribution Royale!
Alexander Corvis: Shit is about to go off the chains!!
Arcus saves Wilson from getting stomped out and starts bashing Ashburn! Arcus levels Ashburn with a big powerbomb! Wilson gets up and clubs Thea in the back and saves Joanna from getting eliminated! Mass shoves Arcus in the back and the two old rivals start brawling! Arcus knocks Mass down then knocks Ashburn down! Braddock grabs Arcus but Arcus plants Braddock with a MONSTER suplex in the middle of the ring! Braddock stumbles back up and Arcus hits him with a superkick! Braddock stumbles into Wilson who takes him out with the Wilson Kick and the fans go wild! Ashburn and Mass look at each other! Arcus and Wilson look at each other! The fans get super loud as Arcus starts brawling with Mass and Wilson starts brawling with Ashburn in the middle of the ring!
Steve White: It’s an all out freaking battle here tonight! Still we haven’t seen all that many eliminations as the ring fills up!!
Chuck Thompson: It’s getting crowded in there right now!
Alexander Corvis: But coming in at number 12… CHEMIC!
Chemic comes in and he quickly spits his Napalm Red Mist in Wilson’s eyes and Wilson falls to the mat, screaming in pain! The ring is getting full! Chemic boots Mass in the gut and pulls him in for Chemical Plant but Mass stands up and plants him with a back body drop! Joanna and Wilson get Ashburn over the top rope but Mike Maddox appears on the outside and saves Ashburn as the fans boo! Ashburn gets back in the ring and locks Wilson in the Breaker Lock! Wilson yells in pain but Joanna hits Ashburn with a superkick! Maddox slides in the ring! He’s not even in this damn match! He headbutts Joanna out of the way and goes for Love Guns on Wilson but Arcus SPEARS the shit out of Maddox before he can hit it! Arcus tosses Maddox out!
Steve White: Maddox saving Ashburn’s life here tonight but Arcus takes him out and eliminates him even though he’s not even in the damn Retribution Royale!
Chuck Thompson: Everyone is hanging on for dear life in this one!
Alexander Corvis: No one is getting tossed out but that’s gonna change as NUMBER 13 from Chaos is REMI SKYFIRE!
Remi slides in the ring! She picks up Braddock and plants him with a rear body drop straight off the bat! Joanna comes off of the ropes but Remi takes her out with a clothesline! Remi tosses Joanna over the top rope but Arcus saves her! Rebecca hits Remi with a huge SPEAR! Thea comes off of the top rope and hits Rebecca with a flying hurricanrana! Mass presses Braddock up and PLANTS him with a huge Mass Impact! Ashburn gets Wilson up for the Villain Powerbomb! Wilson gets off of Ashburn’s shoulders JUST before he eliminates him and then Wilson hits Ashburn with Wilson Kick and eliminates Ashburn over the top rope as the fans go WILD!
Steve White: Ashburn can’t believe it! Ashburn is in shock! He can’t believe it! Wilson just eliminated him!
Chuck Thompson: You gotta be kidding! That’s INSANE! Wilson with the big elimination on one of the favourites tonight!
Alexander Corvis: 3… 2… 1… And here we go it’s MARK BLADSCO!
Mark Bladsco - what a contrast from his time as Scorpion… He’s calm and collected and greets the fans as he gets in the ring! Mark greets Remi before he plants her with the Scorpion drop! Wilson smacks Mark in the back but Mark levels him with a lariat! Mark takes out Braddock with a right hand then Thea! Then Mass! Then Rebecca! Chemic boots Mark in the chest and pulls him in for Chemical Plant but he gets flip bottomed! Chemic gets up and Mark takes him out with the Scorpoon spear! The fans are on their feet now! Things heat up here tonight!
Steve White: Mark Bladsco aka Scorpion is cleaning house right now!
Chuck Thompson: We need some eliminations though!
Alexander Corvis: Well it’s number 15 and we’re at the half way mark and we all know who this is… DAN ANDERSON!
Anderson comes out and slides in! Anderson starts to knee the shit out of Thea as he comes in! Rebecca has Joanna up on the ropes! Mass and Arcus are fighting! Chemic boots Wilson in the gut and goes for Chemical Plant but Wilson stands up and drops Chemic over the top rope and eliminates him as the fans ROAR! Anderson clubs Wilson in the back and tries to eliminate him but Joanna with the save as they team up to get Anderson on the top rope!
Steve White: Chemic is outta here!
Chuck Thompson: Wilson has been in this match for over 35 minutes and he looks like a train has hit him! He’s exhausted!
Alexander Corvis: Mass Mancini coming up on the half an hour mark right now as well but here comes number 16… His girlfriend… DIANA BELLEROSE!!
Diana runs in and saves Mass from Arcus by kicking him in the back! Thea hits Diana with a Superwoman Punch and the fans go wild! Mass plants Arcus with a suplex! Bladsco has Wilson up on the top rope and he wants to eliminate him right now! Braddock hits Mass with a thrust kick to the mouth and the fans go wild but Diana low blows Braddock and he goes down! Arcus and Joanna grab Diana from behind and eliminate her as the fans go wild! Rebecca dives on Joanna and they brawl! Mass looks distraught that Diana is out so he low blows Arcus! Braddock and Mass grab Arcus and toss him out of the ring and the fans go WILD!
Steve White: NO WAY! Arcus eliminates Diana Bellerose!!
Chuck Thompson: Mass gets revenge and tosses out Arcus with the help of Braddock! NOW we’re getting somewhere!
Alexander Corvis: Here comes number 17… KONNIE RAAB!
Konrad Raab runs in and starts hitting Dan Anderson with a boxing combo! Thea is up on the ropes as Remi wrestles her up there but Rebecca punches Remi in the back of the head and grabs her by the hair and plants Remi with the Zenith Slam square on the mat! Mark Bladsco runs up for Scorpoon but Wilson leapfrogs him and Mark hits the ring post through the turnbuckle! Wilson hits Mark Bladsco with a Wilson Kick and takes him over the top rope! Mark saves himself on the apron! Braddock lifts Wilson up for a body drop but Wilson lands on his feet then hits Braddock with a jumping reverse bulldog and the fans go WILD! Mass gets Wilson up on his back and tries to dump him over the top rope!
Steve White: Mark Bladsco and Scott Wilson going at it right now and Mark is able to save himself but he’s done a number on poor old Wilson!
Chuck Thompson: Remi just got FLATTENED by Rebecca!
Alexander Corvis: Number 18… Who is it… It’s… ROXANNE!
Roxanne rushes out and save Dan Anderson from Konrad Raab! Anderson hits Raab with a sidekick! Roxanne dropkicks Konrad in the back into the ropes then both Dan and Roxanne hit Raab and eliminate him to the outside floor as the fans go wild! Thea Nefeli is on the top rope! She backflips off and lands on Roxanne, Rebecca and Joanna and takes all of them out! Wilson tries to help Joanna up but Mark Bladsco gets Wilson in a headlock and starts choking him! Mass has Remi Skyfire up on the ropes but she clings on for dear life! Braddock CRUSHES Dan Anderson with a monster powerslam in the ring!
Steve White: We had a few eliminations but now the ring is filling up again!
Chuck Thompson: Thea Nefeli damn near took out a quarter of the field there! What a freaking match this is!!
Alexander Corvis: It’s number 19 and it’s… NO WAY! NO WAY! HE’S BACK! I can’t believe it he’s back! WILMER PATACKY!
The fans ERUPT! The arena shakes! Wilmer Patacky makes his return! He rushes out and instantly goes after Dan Anderson! They start hitting each other with big rights and lefts but Wilmer wins out and tries to get Anderson over the top rope but Roxanne low blows Wilmer! Roxanne and Dan go to town on Wilmer stomping him out on the mat! Mass plants Braddock with a spinebuster! He does the same to Wilson and the one for Mark Bladsco but Mark Bladsco gets right up much to the shock of Mass! Mark hits Mass with the Scorpion Drop and the fans go wild! Roxanne grabs Thea from the mat and hoists her up to eliminate her but Thea hits Roxanne with a hurricanrana and sends Roxanne to the outside floor! Roxanne is in shock! Thea skins the cat back into the ring and she’s exhausted! Dan Anderson is PISSED and he clotheslines Thea down to the mat with impact!
Steve White: Thea just took Roxanne out of this match with that risky hurricanrana! We know how bad Thea wants the EHWF World Championship back!
Chuck Thompson: Scott Wilson has been in there for 45 minutes!!
Alexander Corvis: Well we’re up to number 20… 2… 1… It’s NO! NO! Please God no! …It’s the former EHWF World Champion… BLACK MAN!
Black Man comes out and instantly targets Wilmer! He and Wilmer brawl in the ring! He throws Wilmer into the ropes but Wilmer bounces off and hits him with a moonsault! Wilmer backs off and runs a mean knee into Black Man’s head! Wilmer jumps up and dropkicks Black Man to the mat! The others stop to watch the two legends duke it out! Wilmer goes for his Superkick but Black Man catches his boot and spins him around then takes Wilmer out with Black Stunn! Just as Black Man gets up, his old rival, Scott Wilson takes him out with a Wilson Kick! Black Man crawls on the mat holding his mouth! Mark Bladsco picks Wilson up and tries to get him over the top rope! Remi Skyfire gets planted by Rebecca as Joanna climbs to the top rope and lands on Remi through the sky with Rissastrophy!
Steve White: Remi just got FUCKED UP!
Chuck Thompson: Wilmer and Black Man BRAWLING the hatred in their eyes! Wilson takes out Black Man! Mark Bladsco tryna take out Wilson! What the fuck is going on right now?!
Alexander Corvis: And here it is! Number 21… FINALLY! Here we go… It’s… MICHAEL RISSI!
Michael Rissi comes out slowly! He tears his shirt off and Black Man gets up looking at at him and looking ENRAGED! Black Man shouts out at Rissi and tells him to COME ON! Rissi gets in the ring and they get face to face and swear at each other then they start trading blows! The fans go WILD! Rissi wins out with more power and starts hitting Black Man over and over! Black Man boots Rissi in the midsection and goes for Black Stunn! Rissi pushes him against the ropes then plants Black Man with a huge spinebuster! Michael gets up and looks around! He takes out Braddock with a right hand then Mass Mancini! He turns around and drops Mark Bladsco! Dan Anderson tries to look away but Rissi drops him!
Steve White: Michael Rissi is a house of fire and he’s taking out EVERYONE right now! There are 10 people left to come out!
Chuck Thompson: What a fucking time to be alive! A confrontation against Black Man and Michael Rissi like it’s 2013!!
Alexander Corvis: Oh you gotta be kidding me?! Isn’t this guy dead yet!? …Number 22 is… DGS… David Gideon Smith…
MASS BOOS flood the arena as DGS comes out shouting and swearing at the fans then pointing at Rissi in the ring and sliding in! The second he gets up to his feet Rissi grabs him by the back of his head and tosses him tot he outside! The fans LAUGH and DGS looks around on the floor, shocked and embarrassed! DGS won’t take this one! He slides back in and Rissi hits him with a right hand! Black Man hits him with a right hand! Wilson hits him with a right hand! Wilmer hits him with a right hand! The fans are going CRAZY! Rissi superkicks DGS back over the top rope and eliminates him again!
Steve White: There goes DGS! Why does this piece of shit even bother?
Chuck Thompson: That has to be the quickest elimination ever! He must have beaten his old record and then that re-elimination!
Alexander Corvis: The ring is awfully full again as now we have number 23 coming out straight after DGS… It’s… WATCH OUT!
MASSIVE Pyro hits as Lord Raab comes out and the fans go WILD! Lord Raab gets in the ring and takes Wilmer down with a big uppercut! The rest of the competitors are brawling in the ring! Black Man goes for a scissor kick on Rissi but Rissi pops him up and plants him with Hazard Dawn as the fans go WILD! Black Man is up and Rissi presses the big man overhead and tosses Black Man out! The fans go CRAZY! Mark Bladsco hits a bleeding Wilson with a big boot! Wilson hits the ropes! Bladsco goes for Scorpoon but Wilson pulls down the top rope and Bladsco goes over, eliminated as the fans go CRAZY!
Steve White: Michael Rissi takes out Black Man! Scott Wilson takes out Mark Bladsco! What the fuck?! When would you have ever thought you would have seen these scenes before!?
Chuck Thompson: There’s 2 down as the counter starts just now!!
Alexander Corvis: Shit… 4… 3… 2… 1… Who is it?! THE HOOD MONA LISA IS HERE!
Naomi Banks RUSHES out and the fans ERUPT! She slides in and instantly targets Remi Skyfire in the corner and they brawl! Lord Raab hits Wilson with a big boot to the skull! Braddock is able to plant Michael Rissi with a big powerslam! All of a sudden we see Mark Bladsco on the outside! He looks conflicted… He no longer looks like calm Mr. Bladsco… He sees a fan with a Scorpion mask on the outside and he roars and grabs it from the poor kid! Bladsco/Scorpion seethes with anger as he looks at the mask and almost cries! He looks back at Wilson in the ring and puts the mask on his face! Scorpion slides in the ring and outta nowhere hits Wilson with Scorpoon! The fans boo wildly as Scorpion looks PISSED! He rolls out and drags Wilson to the outside under the top rope! He starts beating the crap out of Wilson and slamming him into the apron then whips him head first into the ringpost! Wilson is a bloody mess on the outside!
Steve White: What the fuck is Mark Bladsco doing!?! He’s assaulting Wilson but Wilson was dragged under the bottom rope so he’s not eliminated! Someone stop this!
Chuck Thompson: We haven’t seen Mark Bladsco… or Scorpion with his mask in over a year and now he’s randomly just raged out and stollen a bit of Scorpion merch from some kid and put it on his face!!
Alexander Corvis: He’s going fucking crazy!!
Scorpion reaches under the ring and starts to pull out a 2x4! He looks conflicted! He tries to tear the mask off but he can’t get it and starts raging again as he starts smacking Wilson in the back on the floor with he 2x4! The fans boo and shrill at the sight at Wilson is bloody and beaten! Michael Rissi slides under the bottom rope and blocks Scorpion then starts hitting him with big right hands! Michael snaps the 2x4 as refs and security breaks it up! Scorpion rages and grabs and clutches at the mask! Scorpion fights himself up the ramp and eventually tears the mask off but all we see is a scared bleeding man under it! Mark Bladsco looks around, shocked at the fans and runs off!
Steve White: What the fuck was that!?! What a psychopath!
Chuck Thompson: Wilson might be freaking done here tonight! Wilson eliminated Mark Bladsco! Mark Bladsco seemingly became Scorpion again and just assaulted Wilson!
Alexander Corvis: There’s still match going on here guys… Number 25 is coming out right now!! KORI ARGENTUM!
Wilmer takes Lord Raab out with a superkick! Wilmer springs off of the middle ropes and launches off with a springboard dropkick but Lord Raab lands on the apron! Michael slides back in the ring and SPEARS Braddock to the mat! Kori comes out and starts brawling with Joanna Rissi in the corner! The fans are going CRAZY! Wilmer gets planted with a big reverse STO from Rebecca! Lord Raab hits Michael with a big right hand then another then another then another! Lord Raab takes Michael out with a big boot to the skull and the fans ERUPT!
Steve White: BAH GAWD the ring is so full again!
Chuck Thompson: We’re almost at the end!!
Alexander Corvis: Number 26 is here and it’s… NINA CHANEL!!
Nina Chanel slides in and instantly dives on Kori Argentum who is trying to eliminate Thea! She saves Thea! Nina and Thea grab Kori and toss her over the top rope to the outside! They high five but Rebecca superkicks Thea to the mat! Nina boots Rebecca in the side and pulls her over the top rope but Rebecca overpowers her and throws Nina over the top rope just with pure strength as Rebecca saves herself on the apron! Thea leaps up and dropkicks Rebecca off of the apron and eliminates her out of revenge! Rebecca, Nina and Kori all lie on the outside as the fans go WILD!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! It’s a mass elimination! And you guys were complaining about the ring being too full! What a freaking rally that was!
Chuck Thompson: Bad luck for Nina and Rebecca there!
Alexander Corvis: Number 27… 4 more to go tonight… It’s… It’s… AZZURRA RISSI!
Azzurra rushes out and dives on Naomi Banks! They brawl on the mat! Remi Skyfire goes for All Black on Joanna but Joanna gets off of her back and takes Remi out with Celestial Shot! Wilmer grabs Dan Anderson but Anderson reverses it and tosses Wilmer over the top rope! Wilmer saves himself but Roxanne is still on the outside and she grabs Wilmer’s legs! She tries to pull Wilmer off but he kicks her in the head and sends her down to the floor! Dan Anderson jumps up and dropkick a distracted Wilmer to the outside floor as the fans BOO! Anderson smirks and takes in all of the boos!
Steve White: NO! NO! Wilmer is gone! That fucking piece of shit Dan Anderson and Age of The Fall took him out of this one!
Chuck Thompson: Wilmer Patacky is back though and I’d hate to be Dan Anderson next week!
Alexander Corvis: Number 28 is coming out RIGHT NOW and it’s… AARON FREDRICK HUDSON!
Aaron runs down and starts brawling with Braddock! Aaron with a big elbow to Braddock’s face! Aaron with a big right hand and then a spinning elbow busts Braddock right open! Aaron tries to eliminate the big man but he’s too heavy! Thea has Joanna up on the ropes but Michael throws Thea to the mat and saves Joanna! Naomi Banks is up on the top rope and launches herself off with a moonsault onto Remi and the fans are SCREAMING! Lord Raab takes Michael Rissi down with a big uppercut! Lord Raab and Braddock get Michael Rissi up on the ropes! Joanna is busy with Thea! Naomi and Azzurra brawl on the mat!
Steve White: Now it’s getting down to the wire! Everyone is exhausted and hurt and we only got 2 left to go!
Alexander Corvis: 29 coming out right now is… ACE PENA!
Ace Pena rushes out and he teams up with Aaron Fredrick Hudson as they attack Braddock and try to eliminate him! Lord Raab has Rissi on the ropes but a bleeding and hurt Scott Wilson throws the doctor off of him and rolls back in the ring! He hits Lord Raab in the back and starts brawling with him! Braddock drops both Ace and Aaron! They both get up and Braddock runs up with a double clothesline! Ace ducks it but Braddock eliminates Aaron to the outside floor! Ace snaps a mean sidekick into Braddock’s face then he springs off of the top rope and lands on Braddock with a big flying splash! Lord Raab drops a barely conscious Wilson with a big uppercut! Michael lifts Lord Raab up from behind and tosses him over the top rope to the outside as the fans roar!
Steve White: Lord Raab is GONE! Michael Rissi powers him over the top rope to the outside! Aaron Fredrick Hudson taken out but Insidious’ enemy #1, Braddock! We still got one more to go tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Wilson runs back in but this guy is fucked up! He can barely fucking stand after what Scorpion did to him!
Thea Nefeli leaps off of the top rope and nails Braddock in the back of the head with a missile dropkick! Dan Anderson goes to curb stomp a hurt Wilson on the mat but Michael Rissi grabs him midair and plants him with a jumping cutter! Joanna and Azzurra have Naomi Banks up on the ropes for elimination but Naomi throws them both off of her! Mass Mancini has Ace Pena up on the top rope but he hangs on for dear life as the counter hits for the last time tonight!
Steve White: There’s no fucking way! This night just got SO MUCH BETTER! Ana Somnia is fucking back! First Wilmer and now Ana! What an entrance by the former World and Global Champion as she enters at number 30
Chuck Thompson: I’m changing my fuckin’ pick right now!!
Ana brawls with Remi and Naomi! She takes both of them down! Remi is back up and Ana and Remi just beat the shit out of each other with big right hands as neither women tries to block or dodge! Ana ducks a swing and presses Remi up on her shoulders with pure strength and powers Remi over the top rope to the outside floor with her Zver’ Bomb as the fans FREAKING ERUPT! Remi lies on the outside floor hurt and PISSED off as Ana yells out at her!
Steve White: Ana takes out Remi Skyfire! Ana takes her out! A bit of revenge for over a year ago! Ana Somnia is BACK!
Ana bounces off of the ropes and ducks a swing from Michael Rissi then jumps up and takes him out with a diving forearm smash! Azzurra dropkicks Ana in the back! She grabs Ana by the hair and pulls her up slowly into a punch then another punch! Ana pops Azzurra Rissi up on her back and slings her off high into the air and eliminates her to the outside floor as the fans go WILD! Mass hits Michael with a step up knee! Michael falls into the ropes! Mass goes for his superkick but Rissi ducks it and Mass gets hung up on the ropes! Michael runs up and clotheslines Mass over the top rope to the outside!
Steve White: Azzurra Rissi trashed out of the ring by Ana Somnia! Ana Somnia already making a HUGE impact in there but she’s got some enemies in there who want to take hr out!
Chuck Thompson: Slowly slowly the ring is cleaning itself!
Alexander Corvis: Mass Mancini taken out by Michael Rissi and some big dogs are out of this one!
Joanna Rissi shoves Ana Somnia against he ropes! Joanna hits Ana with a wheelbarrow takedown and sends Ana over the top rope! Ana catches herself on the apron! Joanna goes to shove her out but Ana hits her with a big right hand and sends Joanna sprawling! Braddock picks Michael up and plants him with a back breaker! Ana runs at Joanna but Joanna slides under her legs! Joanna runs back and catches Ana with a Celestial Shot superkick! Ana bounces off of the ropes and Joanna pops her up and hits her with another Celestial Shot! The fans go wild! Joanna wants to end this now! She picks her up and puts her on her back and tries to eliminate her! Ana won’t let that happen! She gets off her back and throws Joanna to the mat! Ana wants to finish this with Hunted! Joanna gets a knee and Ana runs up but Michael Rissi hits Ana with a huge clothesline and sends Ana doing a 360 in the air! The fans go WILD!
Steve White: What a fucking brawl! Old time rivals! Legends! Hall of Famers! All brawling out right now!
Chuck Thompson: This match has been going for a long time and we’ve still got a bunch of competitors in there!
Michael and Ace are fighting in the corner! Dan Anderson joins in! Anderson comes over and grabs a hurt Wilson on the canvas and pulls him up by his hair! Wilson looks out of it but he slaps Anderson and dropkicks him over the top rope and eliminates him! The fans go WILD! Wilson gets up, dripping with blood as he sways from side to side! Ana Somnia grabs Wilson from behind and dumps him over the top rope to the outside and the fans LOSE IT! Joanna clubs Ana in the back! Joanna pulls up Ana slowly and gets her in a headlock! Ana gets Joanna up on her back! Joanna gets off and gets behind her and dropkicks Ana in the back! Ana hits the ropes! Joanna runs up for a clothesline but Ana grabs her and suplexes her over the top rope to the outside floor!
Steve White: Dan Anderson! Scott Wilson! Joanna Rissi! All gone!!
Chuck Thompson: Ana Somnia is an elimination machine right now! She’s taking out everyone! She could really do it tonight!!
Alexander Corvis: What a return this would be for Ana!!
Ace Pena snaps a side kick into the back of Ana’s neck! He sees his chance and runs up, grabbing her head but Ana spins him around and throws him over the top rope and eliminates him! The fans go WILD! Ana comes back to recover for a moment but she locks eyes with Naomi Banks and the fans go WILD as they stare at each other! Michael Rissi is down in a corner! Braddock down in the other! Thea Nefeli down on the mat! Final five remaining! The fans are going WILD!
Steve White: 5 left! 5 left!
Chuck Thompson: Naomi Banks and Ana Somnia have locked eyes and here’s the fight we’ve all be waiting for! OH SHIT!
Ana and Naomi start hitting each other with big lefts and rights! They brawl out and Ana gets Naomi up on her back and tries to eliminate her! Naomi holds the top rope and starts to elbow Ana in the side of the head! They fall on each other! Naomi gets Ana in a headlock! Ana fights back and they wrestle each other on the ropes! They try to eliminate each other and fight and grapple! Thea Nefeli looks around and sees her opportunity! She runs up and dives a forearm into the backs of both Naomi and Ana who are too concerned with each other! Thea grabs Ana’s and Naomi’s legs and lifts them up as they try to stay in! Thea flips them both over! Naomi hits the outside floor and then Ana tumbles down after her as Thea gets the double elimination!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! BAH GAWD! No fucking way! No fucking way! Ana Somnia and Naomi Banks are both eliminated by Thea Nefeli! Thea Nefeli with the biggest elimination of the night!
Chuck Thompson: Oh shit! I didn’t see that coming! Thea Nefeli wants that EHWF World Championship back more than anyone!!
Alexander Corvis: Down to three!
Thea is on a knee and looks out at Ana and smirks and salutes at her! Ana looks up with rage in her eyes! She gets up and INSTANTLY spears Naomi Banks back down to the floor! Ana smirks and closes her eyes with a grin as she walks back up the ramp! Back in the ring Braddock hits Michael Rissi with a diving shoulder block and knocks him down! Thea bounces off of the ropes and jumps up on Braddock! She gets around his body and neck and takes him down with a big head scissor takedown! They’re up! Thea hits Braddock with a dropkick to the head! Braddock hits the ropes! She runs up for a Superwoman punch! Braddock dashes out of the way! Thea hits the ropes and Braddock runs up and hits Thea with Mansfields Curse, taking her over the top rope to the outside!
Steve White: Thea Nefeli just couldn’t hang on! Braddock eliminates her! 2 HUGE man remain in this one!!
Chuck Thompson: We’re down to the final 2 here now guys! What a fucking night this has been!
Alexander Corvis: This is IT!
Braddock with a big shoulder block to Rissi sends him in the corner! He runs at Rissi! Rissi ducks him and takes Braddock out with a SPEAR! The fans are going nuts! Rissi looks from side to side and bounces off of the ropes and does the raise the roof gesture and then drops the Pop Pop Elbow on Braddock! Braddock gets up all dazed! Rissi gets Braddock up on his back and goes for the Rissi Slam over the top rope but Braddock grabs the top rope and shakes it and gets off of Rissi’s back! He hits Rissi with a big uppercut! Rissi hits the ropes! Braddock goes for Mansfield’s Curse! Rissi ducks it! Braddock turns around right into a superkick from Rissi and he goes over the top rope and crashes to the outside floor as the fans LOSE IT!
DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: Here… is your winner… of the Retribution Royale… Michael Rissi!
Steve White: BAH GAWD HE DOES IT! BAH GAWD IT’S OVER! Michael Rissi has won the Retribution Royale and he’s going to the main event of Final Destination! What a match! What a fight! What a night!!
Chuck Thompson: That’s one of the best battles I’ve ever seen! Ana Somnia and Wilmer Patacky are BACK! Scott Wilson and Thea Nefeli gave it their all! What fight!!
Alexander Corvis: Michael Rissi is the winner of the Retribution Royale and he’s going on to fight either Brianna Rissi for the EHWF Unified Global Championship or get revenge on Sah’ta Thor for the EHWF World Championship!
Rissi can barely get up to celebrate as his music hits! He raises his arms and sits in the corner as the pyro and confetti goes off around him! The fans are going wild as he looks out at the crowd!
Steve White: Well that’s all we have time for tonight and all I can say is what an incredible night it’s been! Now we’re on the path to Final Destination so things are REALLY gonna start to heat up here in EHWF as everyone will be vying for a spot at the top of the card! We’ll see you next week for Mayhem and Chaos! Good night ladies and gentlemen and be safe!!
We see the final image of Michael Rissi celebrating to his music with Joanna Rissi in the ring before we fade out to the EHWF Logo ending the show…
…The camera transitions to the arena some time later. The atmosphere is heavy with grief as Steve White and Chuck Thompson sit alone at the announce table, their expressions somber and eyes filled with sadness. The usual lively post-show energy is replaced by a profound sense of loss as some fans still in the stands are quiet and watch on.
Steve White: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the EHWF Retribution... Tonight, we find ourselves in a situation we never anticipated or wanted to face. I'm Steve White, alongside Chuck Thompson here post Retribution, and it is with heavy hearts that we bring you this devastating news.
The camera focuses on Chuck Thompson, his usually animated demeanor replaced by a deep sadness.
Chuck Thompson: Earlier tonight, in the EHWF World Championship match, Sah'ta Thor faced Isabella Thorn in a battle that was confronting for all watching. Unfortunately, the outcome of that match has left us all in shock as we now know more of what occurred after Thor's defense.
Steve White takes a deep breath before continuing.
Steve White: We've just been informed by EHWF officials and medical personnel that Sah'ta Thor, after his fall from the top of the steel cage, has tragically passed away in the hospital some hours later. He was rushed to a local medical facility where everything possible was done to help him... unfortunately the fall from the top of the steel cage onto his head through the announce area was too much.
Silence hangs in the air as the weight of the news sinks in. The crowd's cheers from earlier in the evening are replaced by a stunned hush.
Chuck Thompson: This is a heartbreaking moment for the entire EHWF, the wrestling community, and, most importantly, for Sah'ta Thor's loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. This is something we never wanted to see in our business and an announcement we never want to make. This is a tragedy. We all know of Thor's recent health battles but he fought until the very, very end in EHWF and in the ring which is what makes this so hard for us all, regardless of what you thought of him.
The camera pans to the EHWF banner hanging in the background, the once vibrant symbol of entertainment now a solemn reminder of the tragedy that has occurred.
Steve White: Sah'ta Thor was a true warrior in the ring, and he will be remembered for his dedication, passion, and the countless memories he provided to fans around the world.
Chuck Thompson nods in agreement, struggling to find the right words.
Chuck Thompson: Absolutely, Steve. He had a storied career, and his impact on the wrestling world will be felt for years to come. Tonight, we mourn the loss of a great competitor.
Steve White: Ladies and Gentlemen! We welcome you to EHWF Retribution, live here at the Crypto.com Arena! Tonight we have a MASSIVE night planned as things have really REALLY started to get real and heat up for in EHWF on the path to Final Destination! It's been over a year but the Retribution Royale is finally back! 30 competitors will compete in this over the top rope battle royal with a new competitor entering the action every 2 minutes! The winner will get a chance to challenge either the EHWF World Champion or EHWF Unified Global Champion at Final Destination! Competitors from both Mayhem and Chaos are in this contest but there can be only one winner tonight! Mayhem's megastars in Scott Wilson, Alexandria Kendrick, Michael Rissi, Thea Nefeli and others are dying for a shot at Sah'ta Thor after everything that's happened over the past 15 months! The competitors from Chaos will be looking to get a shot at one of the top tier titles as Remi Skyfire, Naomi Banks, Sujir Thorn and Braddock are hungry for a Final Destination main event! Don't miss one of the biggest matches of the year!
Chuck Thompson: I can’t wait for that but we got so much more planned for tonight! Brianna Rissi took down Remi Skyfire in her first defense at Annihilation to unify the Divine Championship and EHWF Global Championship. She is now the EHWF Unified Global Champion and picked up a huge win against Braddock last week. Lu Chen Hudson made it her aim to seek out Brianna Rissi last week after causing a night of havoc and coax her into a EHWF Unified Global Championship match tonight. Brianna said she doesn't care and will defend the title against anyone and any time but Lu Chen Hudson seems to be confident that Insidious can take back the control of Chaos they once had and that might begin tonight!
Steve White: That’s gonna be unbelievable! It's a big interlude into the night as a Brand vs. Brand match is set as an interval for such a huge show. It's Team Mayhem vs. Team Chaos with Chelsea LeClair and new comer Amanda Fien vs. Casey Holliday and new comer Katelyn DeLaVega. The Jr Heavyweight Champion and Showtime Champion will team with 2 new debuting stars in a huge tag team match. Both Chelsea and Casey are undefeated and both have gone from strength to strength, including winning their respective Christmas Tree matches last week. Amanda Fien is a big signing to EHWF, both mysterious and talented, meanwhile Katelyn DeLaVega is the most sought after signing of 2024 - insanely strong and powerful, everyone wants to see what she's capable of in EHWF! Which brand will walk away with bragging rights going into Final Destination!?!
Chuck Thompson: Sah'ta Thor shocked the world when he orchestrated a massive plan to take back the EHWF World Championship and was able to trade for the EHWF Amulet and cash it in against Thea Nefeli to once again become World Champion. With help from his daughter, Isabella and her man, Ace Pena - Sah'ta Thor now owes them a few favours back. Firstly, Ace Pena is now allowed to join the Thor Family and take Isabella's hand in union when they wish as first part of the deal. The second part of the deal is that Isabella called first dibs at the first title defense from her father Thor. We don't know how Thor or Isabella truly felt about this challenge and deal but with some funny business in their 6 person tag match against Mazzio and Joyride last week, things may not be clear cut for Sah'ta Thor. With his ailing health conditions, can Thor escape the cage and hold onto the EHWF World Championship or does Isabella Thorn have her fathers number, having played this whole thing better than anyone?!
Steve White: It was brutal and it was a shocking bloodbath on Christmas Chaos last week. During ISIS' match against Sujir Thorn, Insidious teamed up with The Age of Fall to ruthlessly attack and destroy Legion backstage and put her out of action. Legion got sent to the hospital and now she's out with an injury indefinitely. After ISIS took the EHWF World Tag Team Championships from Insidious and then refused to give The Age of Fall a shot at them because they weren't worthy, both sides wanted to target, trigger and exact vengeance from ISIS. ISIS would later ambush both Jay Reynolds and Aaron Fredrick Hudson and take them out of their matches later on. Tonight Retribution kicks off with ISIS defending the EHWF World Tag Team Championships against The Age of Fall but without Legion. If ISIS can't find an appropriate partner to defend the titles with then it'll be a handicap match and even if she wins, she'll be stripped of the titles due to not having an active partner!
Chuck Thompson: I can’t wait for tonight, Steve! Lets start the show!
A short time later we find Sah'ta Thor walking down the hall in the jeans and t-shirt that had become his customary ring attire. As he walks he is talking on the phone.
Sah'ta Thor: Hello there Bumblebee.
Thor gives a slight chuckle at his youngest daughter's response.
Sah'ta Thor: I love you too. I just called to make sure you know that regardless of what happens tonight that won't ever change.
Her reply makes him smile.
Sah'ta Thor: Yes I know the match Izzy and I have will be intense but you know how tough your sister is.
A tilt of the head occurs as Thor continues to walk the backstage area.
Sah'ta Thor: I am glad to hear that Kayla and I am proud of you. However, I don't have a lot of time to finish getting ready. We will talk later tonight. Can you get your brother so I can talk to him?
There is a short gap in the conversation as Thor looks over with a slightly pained look in his eyes.
Sah'ta Thor: Good hear from you too Buddy.
The conversation picks up causing Thor to smile.
Sah'ta Thor: How is that project for school coming?
Yes, he knew it was a typical dad thing to ask but knowing how things would go tonight Thor needed this moment in time.
Sah'ta Thor: Glad to hear you have made so much progress with it. I am proud of you son and know I have always been.
The kid on the other breaks in with a reaction before letting Thor continue.
Sah'ta Thor: You are welcome and I love you too Soreno. Now you tonight I fight Izzy in a cage match for the top belt here in EHWF.
Soreno's response makes Thor chuckle briefly before he turns serious once more.
Sah'ta Thor: I just want you to know that no matter what happens tonight both Izzy and I will still love each other.
Thor just nods slightly to the response on the other end of the line.
Sah'ta Thor: I know you understand things given how emerse this family is in the wrestling business. Though I have to go now to finish getting ready. Tell your mother I will call her after my match.
With that the pair exchange farewells before Thor ends the calls. A few more steps bring him to the door of his locker room. He steps in with a pair of tears running down his face. As the door to the locker room closes things fade to black.
We cut to ringside where Patricia Downs is waiting with a mic.
Patricia Downs: This opening contest is for the EHWF World Tag Team Championships!
"Rise" by Skillet begins to play throughout the arena and once the lyrics of the song hits, the camera focuses on Jacob Letoa as he makes his way out. He claps his hands together and rubs them together, looking towards the camera.
Jacob Letoa: It's go time. Everybody is about to see what I'm all about.
The camera follows Jacob, who is laughing and all fired up, as he makes his way to the ring. Once Jacob reaches the ring, he goes up the steel steps and enters the ring. Jacob goes over to a turnbuckle, climbs to the second rope, and stares out into the crowd. Jacob is all smiles, nodding his head then holds his arms out, doing the hang loose hand signs with both hands. After a few seconds, he hops off the second rope, paces around the ring for a bit then goes to a nearby corner, facing forward, and rubbing his hands together, a slight grin on his face.
Patricia Downs: Introducing first… The Challenger… Jacob Letoa!
"Don't Know Down" by Shatterglass begins to play throughout the arena and a few seconds later, Jay Reynolds makes his way out. He's all smiles as he stands on top of the stage, adjusting his jacket while he looks out towards the crowd. He holds two fingers up on both hands up in the air, causing pyro the go off. After the pyro goes off, he drops his hands to his side and makes his way towards the ring. Once he reaches the ring, he walks around, and climbs onto the apron. He faces the crowd and holds his arms out, the smile on his face is replaced by a grin. He enters the ring, walking over to a turnbuckle, climbs to the second rope, looking around then points at himself, mouthing that it's his time now, the grin still on his face. He climbs down, takes his jacket off, and tosses it to the outside. Jay bounces on his feet for a few seconds, getting himself into the zone then leans against the turnbuckle.
Patricia Downs: And next up… His partner… Jay Reynolds!
“Bad” by Royal Deluxe plays as ISIS walks from the back with one EHWF World Tag Team Championship around her waist and carrying the other one in her right hand. She doesn’t advance to the ring any further. In her left hand is a microphone she brings to her lips.
ISIS: So the question on everyone’s mind is did I find a tag team partner? I won’t keep you waiting...
“Love The Way You Lie" by Rhianna. An unfamiliar African American woman to the EHWF universe walks on stage to join the Amazon. ISIS hands the woman the other half of the World Tag Team Championship.
ISIS: This is my sister, Nephthys. She offered to step up the minute Legion was brutally assaulted. There was no chance in hell I was going to allow Age of Fall or anyone in this company get handed everything that I worked so hard so. The Showtime Championship was stolen from me. I wasn’t going to allow management to find another loophole to take what I earned. My sister agres. Sis... we have work to do.
Nephthys nods. “Bad” by Royal Deluxe plays. Both sisters march down to the ring.
Patricia Downs: And next up… Their opponents… ISIS and Nephthys!
DING DING DING
Match #1: ISIS (c) & Nephthys vs. Jacob Letoa & Jay Reynolds
The match kicks off with Jay Reynolds and Nephthys squaring off in the center of the ring. Reynolds, with a technical prowess, attempts to control the pace early on, looking for an opening to showcase his mat wrestling skills as he wrestles her down and around the mat! Nephthys, however, surprises him with her agility, dodging Reynolds' initial grapple attempts. The two engage in a series of fast-paced exchanges, with Reynolds focusing on quick takedowns, and Nephthys countering with acrobatic moves. Nephthys gains the upper hand with a swift enzuigiri that catches Reynolds off guard. Nephthys grabs Jay by the hair but he shoves her off and hits her with a dropkick! Nephthys is back up and he takes her back down with a dropkick! He wants a third one but Nephthys boots him in the gut and bounces off of the ropes then hits Jay with a springboard elbow! She capitalises on the opportunity, tagging in her sister, ISIS!
Alexander Corvis: This is insane right now! ISIS was able to find a partner, he rookie sister, Nephthys who is out here right now in this defense!
Maddie Murdock: The Age of Fall aren’t gonna let them walk away with the EHWF World Tag Team Championships here tonight though!
ISIS comes in and hits Jay with a clothesline! He’s back up but she hits Jay with a big powerslam on the mat! ISIS picks up Jay and powers him into the corner! She runs up for a corner move but Jay jumps up and nails her in the face with his boots! Jay dive tags in Jacob as the fans LOSE IT! Jacob Letoa steps into the ring, ready to clash with ISIS. The two lock up in a test of strength, each attempting to assert dominance. Letoa's hits ISIS with a gut-wrenching suplex. The crowd cheers for Letoa's impressive display! ISIS, however, proves her resilience, utilising her speed and agility to dodge Letoa's powerful strikes when she gets back up! ISIS plants Jacob with a spinebuster then she bounces off of the ropes and runs a knee into Jacob’s head as he gets up! ISIS goes for her running pump kick but Jacob ducks it and goes for his sideslam but ISIS elbows him in the side of the head over and over again! Jacob falls off and ISIS tags in Nephthys back in as the fans roar! ISIS and Nephthys hits Jacob with a clothesline/chop block combo as Nephthys goes down low!
Alexander Corvis: Nephthys and ISIS working together really well tonight but Age of Fall are co-operating just that bit better!
Maddie Murdock: Nephthys needs to impress here tonight!
Nephthys, now legal, continues the assault with a flurry of high-flying moves, including a springboard moonsault that leaves the crowd in awe. Letoa struggles to make it to his corner for a tag, but Nephthys and ISIS cut off the ring effectively, preventing any escape! Just when it seems like Letoa is trapped, he summons his strength and counters a double suplex attempt from ISIS and Nephthys. With a burst of energy, Letoa crawls towards his corner and tags in Jay Reynolds The crowd erupts as Reynolds enters the ring with a renewed sense of determination.
Reynolds takes control with a combination of strikes and technical manoeuvres, catching both Nephthys! He hits a lightning-fast dropkick on Nephthys, sending her to the outside!
Alexander Corvis: Reynolds just too quick tonight!
Maddie Murdock: This is turning into a battle right now!
Jacob comes over to attack Nephthys on the outside but ISIS sprints over and takes him out with a monster clothesline! Jay grabs Nephthys by her hair and rolls her back into the ring! Jay goes for a moonsault but Nephthys gets her knees up and he lands right on them! They both get up and Nephthys hits Jay with a dropkick to the face! Both are down and the fans are going WILD! Nephthys forces herself up and springs off of the middle ropes and hits Jay with a springboard hurricanrana and the fans ROAR! Nephthys forces herself up and dives tags ISIS back into the ring! Nephthys rolls up to a knee and holds out her knee as ISIS plants Jay on Nephthys knee with a big spinebuster as the fans go WILD!
Alexander Corvis: ISIS is back into this one and she’s PISSED!
Maddie Murdock: ISIS is DOMINATING right now!
The energy in the arena is palpable. Both teams have given big effort tonight, and the fate of the match hangs in the balance. ISIS plants Jay with a spinebuster and the fans LOSE IT! ISIS lines up Jay and goes for a running pump kick but he ducks it and springs up onto the top rope and launches off towards ISIS! With lightning speed, ISIS intercepts Jay mid-air, turning his high-risk move into a devastating powerbomb! The impact echoes through the arena as the crowd gasps in disbelief. Nephthys watches with a menacing grin as ISIS lines up Jay Reynolds! Jacob tries to run in but Nephthys comes in and dives on him! Jacob gets up but ISIS hits Jacob with a running pump kick to the face! Jay gets up and stumbles around as ISIS pops Jay up with amazing strength and plants him down HARD with Welcome To Dystopia! The fans LOSE it and ISIS covers him as she flexes!
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DING DING DING!
Patricia Downs: Here are your winners… The EHWF World Tag Team Champions… ISIS and Nephthys!
Alexander Corvis: They did it! You know what that means!? ISIS gets to keep her EHWF World Tag Team Championships!
Maddie Murdock: She’s run through every other team and now she has her sister by her side in EHWF!!
After their hard-fought victory in the tag team match, ISIS and Nephthys stand in the center of the ring, their hands raised in triumph. The arena is filled with a mix of cheers and applause from the appreciative crowd. The dynamic duo share a moment, exchanging smiles and acknowledging the support of their fans. As ISIS continues to express gratitude, Nephthys raises the tag team championship belts they earned with their victory. The arena lights up with flashing lights, and the celebratory music begins to play. The two partners share a fist bump and then hoist their championship belts high, with ISIS lifting Nephthys up and showing off as we fade out backstage.
The image shifts to the backstage area with words "Earlier Today" emblazoned on the bottom of the screen. A few seconds pass before we see a suited Sah'ta Thor turn the corner walking with a purpose. He heads down the hallway and finds his way to stop in front of a closed door. There is a slight pause as he knocks on the door taking a deeping breath. The door opens and we see Astryd Thorn standing there with a raised eyebrow.
Astryd Thorn: What brought you this way before the show Dad?
Sah'ta Thor: Need to talk to you all before my match.
Astryd opens the door and lets Thor walk into the locker room. As the door closes the logo of a purple and black lotus with a pair of black feathered wings draped behind it is shown on the temporary nameplate. Inside the room we see all the members of both Thorn Enterprises and Insidious seated in various spots around the plushly appointed room. As Thor enters the room the intergroup conversations and banter comes to a stop as each person turns to look at the EHWF World Champion.
Astryd Thorn: I know this is irregular but we all know this family beats its own drum. Dad wants to say a few things before the show. Let's hear him out as we all know tonight will be historic.
Hearing Astryd's words Thor can't help but let a smile cross his lips. Yes tonight would be historic in multiple ways. Taking a deep breath he looks around the room giving each person a nod before wets his lips before beginning.
Sah'ta Thor: First and foremost, before the action tonight I want you all to know how much I am proud of each and everyone of you. I know I haven't always been the best at showing my love for you but know that it is there in the rapidly deteriorating recesses of my mind. With that being said tonight is likely the night we knew was coming ever since I announced my condition to the world.
Thor stops to let the others react as they would while taking a breath. He had a few things to say that he needed to get out before he couldn't.
Sah'ta Thor: I know you will have reactions but for my sake can you let me say everything I have to say before you comment. With that being said, let me start with you Isabella. Tonight you and I live out a dream we both have had ever since you convinced me that your interest in the wrestling world wasn't just a fluke. You have come so far in the years since I rescued you and adopted you. I hope you know what tonight means to me. You are well on your way to become a better wrestler and talent than I ever was. Whatever happens tonight, know that you are on the right path even you encounter road bumps.
He finishes speaking as a touch of sadness is reflected in his words. Yet, before the moment can stretch more than a couple seconds he continues on.
Sah'ta Thor: Now moving on you Lu Chen. I know we have talked multiple times about the past and our relationship. So I am not going to bring any of that up now besides to say that in the years I have actually known you existed you have been brutally impressive. Hell, I know first hand just how brutal you can be daughter mine. Tonight you are going to need every inch of that brutality and cunning to rip the EHWF Unified Global Championship from Brianna Rissi. I know you will do your best but no matter the outcome remember the longer goals.
There is a slight head shake with a quick flash of something unreadable on Thor's face before he continues on to the next person he had to address.
Sah'ta Thor: Imanov, how things have been interesting between us my young Perun. I am proud of you for all the personal growth you have made over the years. You have taken on your personal demons and even managed to beat a few of them. I know your wrestling career has been lacking in titles accolades but you are an amazing support man. In the future your stock is likely to rise but I hope you know just how important you have been as a trainer at Phoenix Nest working with the less experienced newcomers to the wrestling business. Keep up that work and be there for your family.
Thor gives a wry chuckle as he had addressed his oldest two children by blood and his youngest adopted child.
Sah'ta Thor: Oh Sujir, we would be here for hours and maybe days if we talked about the tramas you endured growing up. I don't know if I ever apologized for passing along some of my more frustrating personal issues. We both know your demons have led to us going to war in the ring. Moments looking back on that were some of the proudest I have ever had in the ring. Seeing what you have been doing with the EHWF Extreme Championship fills me with pride. How can I not be proud of what you are accomplishing with your record setting reign? I know you are among the Retribution Royale contenders tonight and I know you will do your best to work out the winner. Even if you don't remember how many in this business are flash in the pans.
Another pause of breath and Thor turns his attention to Aaron with a raised eyebrow before sharing his thoughts with the man.
Sah'ta Thor: Aaron how long has it been since I have known you know? Fairly sure it has been my entire wrestling career though as you know the memory is fuzzy. Though I do recall it was after your father died and you took over the family business. I also remember that the first time I saw you was in the seconds before I saved you from death. In the aftermath you became my apprentice for a while so you could learn from. In that time we created Insidious and it was your final lesson in becoming a master on your own. We all know how that ended in 2016 and then we know how things went between us in 2020 so I just want to remind you of the long term of Insidious. I know you will do your best in the Retribution Royale tonight.
Thor takes a quick breath as he looks over at Ace with a slightly raised eyebrow.
Sah'ta Thor: Which brings us to my newest son-in-law. Ace, when I came back you and I were on different sides of the line here in EHWF. After I dealt with Bash you will admit you sorta of vanished even after winning that briefcase. You will admit that your career stalled out. Well that was until you cashed in on Isabella and came back to the action. Now as a member of Thorn Enterprises you are one half of the EHWF Mixed Tag Team Championship with Isabella. I know you are upset a bit about how your amulet was used but I would think you would have to say you came out quite ahead in the deal. By the end of the night things will be even clearer for you son. Welcome to the family and understand that you are now part of a much longer plan. Good luck in the Retribution Royale tonight.
There is a slight stare down between Ace and Thor for a few seconds. Thor then turns to look at Blood Red after a slight nod.
Sah'ta Thor: And we come to the only person in this room who isn't a member of the family by blood. Though given how long you have been connected to us since the start of your career. After all, Blood Red and his now retired wife were in the same class as Aaron did. I know your career is much like what Imanov said even with a few more accolades early on. Yet much like him you have embraced the role of support and trainer of the next generation. Thank you for all you have done and I know will continue to fill the role you have found in this business.
Thor takes a breath and looks around the room again, locking eyes with everyone again before turning to look at Astryd.
Sah'ta Thor: Last but not least the great manager who is working to strengthen her clients. Astryd after tonight I hope you will be able to keep the long term plans in mind. Regardless of how it goes this cage match will be huge and in the aftermath I know you will do what is needed to maximize your client's results.
With those words Thor falls silent as the others all share looks. After a minute Thor takes a breath as he looks up to see the time.
Sah'ta Thor: We will need to talk about this after the show since I need to go get ready for my match. After all we all know that Isis matches after pretty quick. Good luck to know and enjoy the action folks.
With those words Thor turns and walks out of the locker as Isabella raises an eyebrow watching him leave. The image fades to black as the door closes.
We shift back from the previous promo as the twenty foot tall steel cage is lowered to surround the ring for the upcoming EHWF World Championship cage match.
Steve White: Next up is the second match of the night but it is the first of our Retribution Championship matches.
Chuck Thompson: If you recall this whole match is the result of Thor trading this title shot for Ace Pena's EHWF Amulet.
Steve White: Which is a steel cage match due to both competitors' history with cages.
Chuck Thompson: You are right, I did some research and it turns out Thor won his first world title by being thrown off a steel cage.
Steve White: That is one way to win the title. What is the story with the young Isabella?
Chuck Thompson: Oh that is a call back to how Thor found her in a cage back when she was. Isabella ran down her history right after dropping the Kyuubi Azule name.
The light goes dark as a trio of gongs echo through the arena. As the last one sounds a faint purple spotlight begins to shine down on the top of the entry ramp. A few seconds pass before the opening notes of Mortemia's What Else is There begins to play through the speakers. As the lyrics begin Isabella Thorn steps out from the back with the EHWF Mixed Tag Team Championship gleaming around her waist. Her upper body is covered by a black and purple custom designed kimono/trench coat mix. Down each of the arms are silver and gold lotus petals that catch the purple spotlight shining down on the ramp. Isabella starts down the ramp towards the ring with a determined pace. Once she gets to the ring she climbs up the steps and steps into as the arena lights come back on. With a smirk on her lips Isabella thrusts a fist into the air then lowers it as various colored lotus petals rain upon the fans. As she turns to wait for her opponent's entrances she removes her custom top to reveal a black and silver crop top.
Steve White: Is it just more or is Isabella a bit more intense tonight.
Chuck Thompson: I thought it was just me but if her new music and look are any indication we could be in for something insane.
Steve White: I would bet on insanity given who is involved in this match Chuck.
Chuck Thompson: This is true.
A few seconds after Isabella enters the cage the arena's lights dim before the sound of a revving motorcycle is heard echoing through the area. The sounds of Lost in a Heartbeat by Lord of the Lost begins to play through the speakers. A golden spotlight appears at the vehicle entrance to the arena. In the center of the light is Sah'ta Thor sitting on the back of a motorcycle with a Dark Messiah's cut on and the EHWF World Championship around his waist. A few seconds pass before Thor rides down to the ring circling the cage before riding his bike back to where he started. Once there arena lights come back on as Thor gets off the bike leaving the cut seat before walking towards the ring with determined and focused steps. As he walks to the ring he surveys the crowd while he listens to the fans' mixed reactions. He climbs up the steps and steps in the cage. Once inside he circles the ring with an unreadable expression on his face before coming to a stop in his corner for ring announcements as his song comes to an end.
Illa Isabella: The following match is a steel cage match. The first competitor to score a pinfall, submission or escape the cage will be declared the winner. This match is for the EWHF World Championship and the first to be introduced is the challenger…she is one half of the EHWF Mixed Tag Team Champions…Isabella Thorn!
Isabella poses and holds up her EHWF Mixed Tag Title into the air as Illa turns to her opponent.
Illa Isabella: And her opponent…he is the EHWF World Champion… The Immortal Sah'ta Thor!
As his name is spoken Thor lifts the EHWF World Championship as he looks around the arena for a moment. As Illa was inside the ring both Thor and Isabella move to hand the ref the title to be passed out the cage along with the ring announcer. Once Illa and the titles were outside the ring the door was closed then locked as the fans prepared for the match to come.
DING DING DING!
Match #2: Sah’ta Thor (c) vs. Isabella Thorn
The bell rings signaling the start of the start of the match. Thor and Isabella reach out and shake hands before locking up in the center of the ring. There is a back and forth between the pair that shows Isabella is much stronger than she appeared. After a few seconds Isabella pulls back before lunging forward with a spinning backfist to the side of Thor's face. Thor stumbles back a few steps and shakes his head to clear it as Isabella follows him hitting him with a solid roundhouse kick to his chest. Thor shakes his head a few times as he steps back towards the corner to regroup.
Steve White: Is it just me or is Isabella.
Chuck Thompson: Even though she is only 19 we can't forget that she has been training for 13 years.
Isabella bounces forward on her feet to take advantage of the dazed Thor but the wiley World Champion steps to the side at the last second. Thor reaches out and grabs the back of Isabella's head using her momentum as well as a bit of his own force to slam her face into the chainlink of the cage a few times. With a grunt of determination Thor grinds Isabella's face into the side of the cage for about five seconds before he Irish whips her across the ring. As Isabella is thrown back the fans can see that her forehead was busted open and blood was flowing down her face.
Steve White: And first blood goes to the Champion.
Chuck Thompson: This is already getting to be brutal. Can you imagine if these two hated each other.
Steve White: I shudder to think of how brutal this could be.
Chuck Thompson: Well we got a taste of what could go down at Battlefield with the Scott Wilson vs Thor match that got cut short.
In the ring Thor follows Isabella with a determined look on his face. He could see the blood flowing down her face but he was in fight mode so he lunged forward to hit Isabella with a running clothesline. The pair fall to the mat and he goes for a quick pin attempt. Before the referee can get even a one count Isabella kicks out. Thor gets up moving towards one of the corners as Isabella needs a minute to stand up. He starts to climb up to the top rope before starting up the side of the cage. Isabella kips up and takes a couple of seconds to see what is happening. With a burst of speed she runs forward and grabs the back of Thor's shirt. With a surge of strength Isabella pulls Thor off the ropes and side slams into the mat with a body jarring thud. Isabella drops down for a pin attempt of her own.
Steve White: Are we about to see Isabella become the World Champion?
Chuck Thompson: It would be a huge shock if we did and would justify her demanding this match in the first place.
1…Before the referee can bring the hand down for two Thor forces his shoulder up from the mat breaking the count. Isabella is forced to break the pin attempt and she rolls towards the ropes. Once there she quickly climbs up to the top ropes as Thor gets back to her feet. As soon as Thor was on his feet and turned towards where Isabella is on the ropes she launched off hitting him with a swinging neckbreaker. Both wrestlers slam into the mat but Thor manages to roll away from Isabella preventing a pin attempt. The fans watch on in anticipation as both get back to their feet. Steve White: That neckbreaker was brutal looking.
Chuck Thompson: I have to admit Isabella looks impressive out there.
Thor takes a minute to look around the ring, surveying the match in that moment. He sees Isabella on the other side of the ring and nods to himself as he rushes forward to lock up with her. Yet, at the last second Isabella uses her many years of training and ring experience to catch Thor with a Russian leg sweep. With the momentum and the force of Isabella's move Thor's face hits the side of the cage. The cage shudders from the impact as Thor stumbles back with blood flowing down his face.
Steve White: Whoa I am glad that wasn't my face hitting the cage.
Chuck Thompson: Well both competitors have been busted open.
Isabella and Thor move back to the center of the ring and lock up again. Each seems to get the advantage for a few seconds before they pull apart with a shared nod. With a look towards each other then the top of the cage both rush towards a corner before climbing up to the top ropes. An anticipation filled hush seems to descend over the arena as both Thor and Isabella climb up the inside of the cage. Both moving with purposeful intensity as they get closer to the top of the cage.
Steve White: I don't know what either competitor has in mind here.
Chuck Thompson: We will just have to see won
Both competitors make it to the top of the cage and straddle it. Each with blood still running down their faces from having both had their fave being grinded into the chainlink of the cage. They move back towards each other until they are in arm's reach of the other. A few seconds pass before the pair exchange a series of brutal body blows. As the hits come to a stop the two lock up face to face in a precarious position atop the cage. They seem to share a minute of intensity above the ring before both move back just a bit to rise to their feet. A hush descends over the area as the pair lock back up. Another series of blistering punches are shared as they both look around trying to get the advantage.
Steve White: I have a bad feeling about this.
Chuck Thompson: I wish you weren't right but I have to agree with you.
There is a small pause in the action as Isabella pulls back and decks Thor in the face with a brutal haymaker. Thor wobbles a bit but manages to grab the top of the cage. A stunned sound echoes through the arena as Thor reaches out to grab Isabella's shoulder. He leans forward and anyone with the right view could see them exchanging a few words. Once Thor stops speaking Isabella just nods slightly before taking a deep breath. The two lock back up and with a look of savage intensity Thor forces Isabella back into the ring. She starts to slip back into the ring but manages to catch herself from falling. However, as she reacts the cage shakes and Isabella kicks Thor in the center of his chest. He wobbles trying to catch himself but falls off of the cage. He falls through the Spanish announcer table hitting the ground with a wood shattering thud.
DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: The winner of this match... and STILL EHWF World Champion…The Immortal… Sah'ta Thor!
Steve White: That looked painful.
Chuck Thompson: I agree though our Champion retained even with the cost.
As the match highlights are played on the tron the ringside doctor throws up an X and an EMT crew rushes down the ramp to attend to the unmoving Sah'ta Thor. As the fans watch the EMTs carefully load the unconscious Sah'ta Thor onto the stretcher. Meanwhile, Isabella has gotten to her feet inside the cage and is watching things unfold with a fearful expression on her face. It takes a few minutes but the EMTs push the stretcher up towards the back while the fans seem to need a minute to slowly digest what had happened. The camera follows the EMTs to the back to watch Thor get loaded into the back of the ambulance as a still bleeding Isabella goes to join him in the back of it.
Steve White: A reminder for the fans after that. EHWF Wrestlers are trained professionals so don't try this at home.
Chuck Thompson: We will bring you updates on Sah'ta Thor's condition as we get then.
The ambulance's back door slams shut as we cut back to the arena.
Chelsea LeClair is standing by with her EHWF Jr. Heavyweight Championship and she doesn’t seem like she’s all too happy. She’s not taking the situation with a doom and gloom mentality, but nevertheless, with what is coming up, she is as intensely focused as she needs to be as she begins to express her thoughts.
Chelsea LeClair: I came away with the Christmas Tree match and don’t get me wrong, I am happy about this. But as I look ahead to what is coming up tonight? Yes, I am extremely excited for the Retribution Royale and what that is going to entail but before I can even think about that, I have to think about the tag team match that I have coming up. We have this whole Mayhem vs. Chaos situation going on and I have to say this, I’m always up for a little brand warfare and I am going to do whatever it takes to represent Mayhem proudly. I’m absolutely looking forward to taking on Kate Vega and everything and seeing what she is going to bring to the table because I’ve heard some great things about her. But as far as everything else goes… this is where it really gets awkward for me. Because I don’t even know who I dislike more: Kate’s partner or mine…
Chelsea takes a pause as she thinks about that question. There’s no doubt that she wants to be a pro about this, but with the partners being mentioned, there’s no question that something is definitely eating at her and she’s about to come out with it no matter how brutally honest it might seem.
Chelsea LeClair: It’s PERSONAL with Casey and I. It’s not just because I’m married to her twin brother and thank the lord that my husband is a great man and everything but sadly, the best parts of him definitely didn’t carry over to Casey. Casey and I have had our constant social media clashes and we even fought for a world title that she has in her other company in which I got completely screwed out of and I KNOW she is going to be bragging about this fact but at the end of the day, that’s a different company and a different time and Casey, trust me… I WANT to like you so much. There was a time when you weren’t acting the way that you were. You used to be such an upstanding person and you used to be such an amazing friend, but once you went through an experience that you went through where you got truly screwed over and never given a real chance to shine, you completely changed for the worse and it’s REALLY sad that someone with your amount of talent got weighed down by that.
You’ve got that ego the size of Canada and all of that and sure, maybe it’s earned to some degree, but you are NOT going to bring me down to your level. There’s a budding rivalry between us that even you will acknowledge and it’s spilled over to this company for the first time. You can boast about how nobody expected you to be the quick success story that you were when you first came here, but KNOWING YOU, KNOWING your craft better than anyone on this roster, I’m NOT surprised.
I KNOW better…
And that’s why even though I have a horrible anchor of a tag team partner, I KNOW I can represent Mayhem proudly.
Kate, I feel sorry for you that you have an egomaniac like Casey for a partner… but even then, I’d STILL rather have her for a partner than my actual partner…
Chelsea pauses and rolls her eyes.
Chelsea LeClair: Amanda Fien…
Chelsea sighs.
Chelsea LeClair: I don’t want to team with you, I am going to be brutally honest. I’m doing this for Mayhem and to build momentum for the Royale later tonight, but with you? Like Casey, you weren’t the way you were. But unlike her, you had no justifiable reason for flipping the switch that you did. You’re toxic. You’re a cancer. Nobody in your other company even likes your ass. I sure as hell don’t and when I found out that you were being signed to this company, I was hoping like hell that you were going to Chaos instead of Mayhem. But, I have to play the hand that’s been dealt in front of me and I am NOT going to let someone toxic like you weigh me down. So if you even bother saying anything for this, I already know what you’re going to say…
Something about proving yourself, being heartless… whatever. I don’t want to hear it. It’s the same drivel every time with you. We ARE going to win this match for the sake of a brand you probably don’t care about… and if you don’t? I promise you that I’ll beat YOU down for anchoring my undefeated streak here.
Chelsea makes her exit, having made it very clear that she doesn’t like her circumstances. She’s still determined to do the best that she can despite the circumstances as the scene fades out.
Casey Holliday finds herself in an amused state of mind as she has her EHWF Showtime Championship around her waist. She’s thinking about the tag team match that is coming up at this point and she’s gathering her thoughts. When she thinks about who she has to face, however, she doesn’t appear to be too worried. She’s about to express as such…
Casey Holliday: Interesting. Very interesting. Brand warfare, huh? Look, I am not really into that sort of thing, but GO CHAOS, right? Anyway, Kate you are the luckiest woman on the planet tonight because you get to debut with ME, the PRODIGY of a generation, the best thing to hit the Chaos brand since ISIS and trust me, you are teaming with someone that is going to be BETTER than ISIS when it’s all said and done. I have nothing against you, Kate. Just don’t get in my way, do your thing, and help me win. It’s as simple as that. I have a feeling that we can at least co-exist as a team. But as far as the folks on Mayhem goes…
Damn, I don’t know about that…
Casey thinks about the team from Mayhem’s side and she just has a laugh to herself.
Casey Holliday: I hate to say it, Chelsea… I feel REALLY sorry for you tonight. It’s rare that I get to say that, but it’s a damn shame that you’re about to have your first loss in this company. I mean, having to deal with ME is bad enough, but when you consider the anchor of a partner that you have…. UGH! I mean, let’s be real Chelsea. You would rather have that first loss because you lost a one on one match to a competitor of my caliber, not because a CANCER is on your team. Now, I will address that toxic drama queen in a bit, but YOU, Chelsea? You’re fortunate that I went to Chaos and not Mayhem because if it wasn’t for that, I’d be the one dethroning you for the EHWF Junior Heavyweight Championship. Don’t get me wrong, you’ve made quite a name for yourself on the second tier show over there. You’ve got a bright future ahead. Now, it’s true that I can’t stand you. I hate that you took my brother away from me. I do admit that this whole concept of a rivalry between us is rather amusing, but don’t think for a second that I am going to let my guard down against you.
I can’t stand the sight of you.
You walk around here like a pretty little thing and you walk around wanting people to get behind you and feel sorry for you… but when are you going to realize that being that goody two shoes girl next door that you try so hard to be isn’t going to cut it for you anymore? If you were smart, you’d be fighting WITH me, not against me! We could legitimately run this company together and… maybe even make this a family dynasty or something! But no, you want to be the good girl! You’re too good for that. You’d rather have a bunch of imbeciles eating out of your ass because you’re this precious Cinderella story that’s made a nice little life for herself in South Jersey like the cheap little SKANK you’ve always been! Yet, you’re not even the worst part of Mayhem’s team. I don’t like you, but I recognize your abilities. You’re not a three time world champion yourself for no reason…
But you’re NOT me, Chelsea! I will ALWAYS be a tier above you… and the same can’t be said for your partner because I’m MORE tiers above her.
This isn’t the way I wanted to have a win against you here, Chelsea… but… oh well…
You’ll notice that I haven’t said anything about Amanda Fien even though we share another company and all of that. Honestly? There’s nothing to say about her. She’s an okay wrestler but you’re not getting much out of her. Chaos definitely got the much better signing in Kate Vega and that’s why we’re going to win. Amanda… she’s a nutcase. She has never had her head in the game and she’s always been a person that thinks she’s better than she actually is. If she’s lucky, she might sniff the title Chelsea has, but even I will admit that she wouldn’t stand a chance against Chelsea. I look forward to beating her and putting her in her place.
Welcome to EHWF bitch…
Too bad it’s going to be a disappointment for you just like the other places you’ve been in.
Of course, the Retribution Royale IS the big ticket of tonight’s show and trust me when I say that I AM going to win that I WILL shock the world even though if you’re smart enough, you know it’s not a shock! Chaos is about to REALLY be my show! For god’s sake, I’m the poster girl for this event! You should see the recent media! My face is all over it! This company KNOWS the start that they have in me and tonight? When I win this match AND that big royale at the end? All of the hype? It’s about to be justified! My current championship was just the start…
But this right here will PROVE that I truly am THE prodigy of a generation!
HATERS! GONNA! HATE!
Casey confidently walks off the scene, definitely not fazed at all by the challenges ahead or the boos that she’s hearing as the scene cuts out.
We cut to ringside where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: This following contest is a Mayhem vs. Chaos Tag Team match set for one fall!!
Cold-Blooded by Zayde Wolf kicks in as the fans are booing. Out come Amanda Fien, wearing a black and red cloak over her head (think little red riding hood but darker). She walks to the ring, ignoring the fans that are booing at her and sending her threats, but she ignores them. Amanda rolls into the ring and takes off the cloak in the ring, revealing darker ring attire.
Illa Isabella: Introducing first… Making her debut here tonight… Amanda Fien!
"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: And next up… Her partner… She is the EHWF Jr Heavyweight Champion… Chelsea LeClair!
Her music plays over the house speakers, “Hero” by Victorius. Katelyn De La Vega walks through those curtains to the cheers of a large crowd packing the Arena tight with bodies elbow to elbow, chairs filled, and some could argue that there may have been more bodies than seats. The amazonian brunette raises her fist into the air to a large pop from the crowd. She then runs down the aisle and slides into the ring. Promptly, Kate rolls to her feet and shoves her fist into the air again, this time with a loud shout.
She cuts an impressive figure in her new black leather vest, an ornate winged V on her back in bright teal. Her attire is simple yet practical, black trunks and boots with sensible knee pads, a sports top with another winged V that runs along her neck line and down the front of her chest, this one white with blue highlights, and fingerless gloves to complete the look.
Kate removes her vest and drapes it atop her corner, then leans back against it, arms draped upon the ropes with a serious gaze as she awaits the start of the match.
Illa Isabella: And their opponents tonight… First up… Making her debut tonight… Katelyn DeLaVega!
The crowd boos loudly as the riffs of "Strange Girl" by Halestorm hits the speakers. After about a minute, Casey Holliday walks out through the curtains and the first thing that is noticeable is her arrogance as she walks down the ramp. She does much scoffing and laughing as she hears the fans continue to get on her case. When she enters the ring, she ignores the booing crowd, which only serves to incite them to cheer her louder. Casey has a laugh to herself at this, as she starts to focus on her match and the song fades.
Illa Isabella: And Finally… Her partner… She is the EHWF Showtime Champion… Casey Holliday!
DING DING DING
Match #3: Casey Holliday & Katelyn De La Vega vs. Chelsea Le Clair & Amanda Fien
The arena crackles with anticipation as Casey Holliday and Chelsea LeClair step into the ring, eyes locked in fierce determination with pure hatred and intensity for each other as they eye each other down! The two women circle each other, the tension palpable. Chelsea takes the initiative, lunging forward for a collar-and-elbow tie-up. Casey, demonstrating her strength, manages to power Chelsea into the corner, causing the referee to call for a clean break. The separation is brief, as Chelsea quickly regains her composure and Casey insults her with a smirk!
Steve White: Casey and Chelsea haven’t met in EHWF before but they’re definitely no friends to each other! They are family though, I suppose!!
Chuck Thompson: It’s an all out brawl between these two women and you can see the hatred in their eyes!
The exchange of holds begins, with both showcasing technical prowess. Chelsea targets Casey's left arm, attempting to weaken it for potential submission. Casey, resilient, counters with a snapmare, freeing herself from Chelsea's grasp. The crowd goes wild as they chain in and out of holds! An armdrag leads Chelsea to cartwheel out of it! Chelsea springs off of the middle ropes and launches at Casey but Casey ducks and Chelsea hits the mat falling short! Sensing the need for agility, Casey goes for a lightning-quick dropkick, aiming for Chelsea's midsection! Chelsea, however, sidesteps at the last moment, leaving Casey to crash into the mat! Seizing the opportunity, Chelsea capitalises with a swift roll-up, attempting to secure the win right now!
1…
KICK OUT!
Steve White: Chelsea wanted something big there but Casey wasn’t letting it fly as these two put on an amazing contest!!
Chuck Thompson: They should remember that they’ve got partners in this match tonight!!
The pace quickens as the match progresses. Chelsea, delivers a series of sharp kicks and knee strikes, wearing down Casey! Yet, Casey, fights back with a powerful sideslam!, momentarily shifting the momentum in her favour! The back-and-forth nature of the contest intensifies. Chelsea, displaying her agility, executes a perfectly timed hurricanrana, leaving Casey stunned on the mat. As Chelsea attempts a cover, Casey snaps a kick into Chelsea’s head and gets up! Casey hits Chelsea with a springboard dropkick! Casey hits Chelsea with a lariat! Chelsea is back up and slaps Casey! Casey slaps her across the face! Chelsea slaps her right back! Casey with a big slap in response! Chelsea dropkicks Casey in the chest and sends Casey into the corner! A furious Casey tags out to Katelyn! Katelyn leaps into the ring and Chelsea slides under her legs and bounces off of the ropes but Katelyn easily catches her and plants Chelsea with a huge powerslam as the fans ROAR!
Steve White: That POWER from Katelyn De La Vega! Jeez she is gonna be a force to be reckoned with on Chaos! What an amazing athlete!
Chuck Thompson: Casey has A LOT of firepower on her side tonight!
Chelsea goes to tag out but Amanda Fien drops off of the apron and laughs at Chelsea! Chelsea is PISSED and smacks the mat but Katelyn rips her up to her feet and presses Chelsea above her head and walks around with her then plants her with a big military press slam as the fans LOSE IT! Casey yells encouragement to Katelyn but Katelyn wants to fight this one with respect and lets Chelsea get up to her feet! Katelyn plants Chelsea into the corner hard and Chelsea yells in pain! Katelyn runs up for a running corner clothesline! Chelsea dives out of the corner and Katelyn lands into the turnbuckle and takes the impact! Chelsea dives in the air and slaps Amanda across the head, making a tag!
Steve White: Chelsea not getting along with Amanda Fien tonight but in contrast Katelyn is DOMINATING for her team right now!!
Chuck Thompson: So let me get this straight… Casey hates Chelsea… Chelsea hates Casey… Both Casey and Chelsea hate Amanda?!
Amanda and Chelsea argue in the corner but Katelyn grabs Amanda from the apron and slams her over the top rope into the ring! The fans are going WILD! Amanda is up and Katelyn instantly scoops her up and plants her with a big scoopslam in the centre of the ring! Casey yells and calls for the tag but Katelyn isn’t done! She picks Amanda up and dishes out a monster right hand that puts Amanda in the corner! Amanda is dazed and Katelyn runs up for a corner move but Amanda jumps up and Katelyn runs right into Amanda’s boots as she jumps up! Amanda jumps up and dropkicks Katelyn in the side of the head as she tries to recover! Katelyn swings! Amanda ducks! Amanda takes Katelyn to a knee with a chop block to the back of the leg! Amanda dropkicks Katelyn in the back and sends her into the corner as Casey tags in! Casey runs in! Amanda swings at her but Casey ducks it and bounces off of the ropes and then dives on Amanda with a press and starts hitting her with big right hands on the mat as the fans go wild!
Steve White: Amanda doing all she can with an impressive onslaught against Katelyn but Katelyn is just too powerful!
Chuck Thompson: Casey is able to tag back in!
They both get up! They scream insults at each other as Amanda nails Casey with a lariat! They get back up and Amanda takes her out with another lariat! Both up again and Casey dishes out a big right hand to Amanda and sends her in the corner as Chelsea tags back in! Chelsea shoves Amanda to the side and leaps over the top rope and lands on Casey with a flying splash! Casey gets up using the ropes and Chelsea with pure anger, runs up and clotheslines Casey over the top rope and both women crash to the outside floor! After a few moments they get up on the outside and Casey slaps Chelsea! Chelsea punches Casey and they start fighting and grappling up the ramp as the fans go WILD!
Steve White: Casey smacks Amanda around but Chelsea gets a big tag back in and now we’re back where we started!
Chuck Thompson: These two women just want nothing else out of tonight but to hurt each other and it’s not really fair on their partners!
The animosity between Chelsea LeClair and Casey Holliday boils over, the intensity of their rivalry reaching a breaking point! In the midst of their match, the two brawl with pure anger! Strikes, kicks, and even scratches come into play as they spill onto the ramp. The unforgiving steel ramp echoes with the sounds of their collision! Chelsea and Casey, claw and grapple their way up the ramp, leaving a trail of chaos behind them! As they near the top of the stage, the rage between them intensifies! Chelsea lands a thunderous kick to Casey's midsection, momentarily staggering her. Seizing the opportunity, Chelsea attempts to execute a devastating manoeuvre, but Casey counters with a vicious right hook! The two, fuelled by pure adrenaline, teeter perilously close to the edge! Katelyn holds her arms out to the ref and drops off of the apron and walks near the bottom of the ramp to see what’s going on!
Steve White: Now the action has spilled out side and Casey and Chelsea are just brawling outside! Katelyn is confused and pissed off!!
Chuck Thompson: Where the heck are they taking this fight?!
Amanda jumps Katelyn from behind, leaping up and hammering Katelyn in the back of the head! Amanda backs off and kicks Katelyn in the back! Katelyn, unfazed slowly turns around much to the shock of Amanda! Katelyn rolls Amanda back in the ring! Katelyn gets in, pissed off the match has fallen apart and she’s not getting a chance to showcase herself tonight. Amanda gets up and Katelyn hits her with a huge Spinal Devastator in the centre of the ring! Amanda is DONE after that one and the fans go wild for Katelyn! Suddenly, in a moment of unpredictability, Chelsea and Casey find themselves locked in a grapple at the very top of the stage! The fans collectively holds their breath as the struggle continues, with both women fighting and screaming at each other! Chelsea and Casey tumble off the stage, crashing through the air. The spotlight at the side of the stage catches them in mid-fall, casting a dramatic silhouette against the arena! The crash landing echoes through the arena, and the spotlight flickers as Chelsea and Casey lie amidst the wreckage of glass as both smash through the spotlight together! The fans go CRAZY as a huge spark of explosion hits the spotlight! A second big rush of sparks hits inside the spotlight as the ref holds his hands up in the ring and Chelsea and Casey lie bleeding and burnt, motionless in the spotlight!
DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: As a result of a Double Count-Out… This match has been declared a No Contest!
Steve White: WHAT THE FUCK?! What just happened!? Casey and Chelsea fought all the way back up to the stage and brawled and beat the crap out of each other and they just fell through the fucking spotlight!
Chuck Thompson: They took each other out and this one ends in a No Contest!
Amanda is on the outside on the floor, holding her neck and back as she looks pissed off. Katelyn is on the bottom of the ramp, shaking her head as we get a close up of Casey and Chelsea being fished out of the spotlight they just crashed through! Both women are bleeding and hurt, barely moving!
Steve White: Both women are down as they just exploded through the spotlight! If there was a chance either of these two women could have gone on to the Retribution Royale later tonight I think that’s gone!
Chuck Thompson: They’ve both cost each other big time tonight!
Refs, producers and EMTs get Casey and Chelsea out of the debris and wreckage and get the glass off of them. Both women roll around, hurt and in pain as the fans continue to get louder at the replay of what they just witnessed. We see the EMTs tend to both women as we fade out backstage.
We cut to the backstage area where there is an open door leading into an office. A few seconds pass before we see Astryd Thorn walk through the door. The camera shifts to reveal the seated image of Chaos Assistant General Manager Wesley Kendrick sitting behind a desk. A harried expression is on his face as he looks up from a stack of papers as he is setting down a phone.
Wesley Kendrick: What can I do for you Miss Thorn? And can it wait?
Astryd gives a slight smirk as she raises an eyebrow.
Astryd Thorn: I know you've been having a hectic night. Even more so after the way that cage match ended. I will keep this short.
Wesley just nods as he gives a hand wave for her to get to her point.
Astryd Thorn: On Chaos we saw you exchange with Mya. I just thought it would be worth a visit to talk to you for a quick reminder. It looks like your position is a bit shaky but I wanted to remind you that you are owed a favor. If you will remember that my father made a deal with you for his spot in the Feast or Fired match. Part of that deal brought Insidious to Chaos while the other part was a favor to be redeemed at a later date. As of yet you have yet to redeem that favor. I just wanted to remind you of its existence since all debts are to be paid.
There is a momentary raised eyebrow on Wesley's face before he gives a slight night.
Wesley Kendrick: Thank you Miss Thorn. Will talk more after Retribution. Now if you will excuse me I have to get back to work.
As if to accent the point his phone starts to ring. Astryd nods as she steps back from the desk before turning to leave with a satisfied smile on her lips. She leaves the office as we cut to another part of the arena.
We cut to ringside where Patricia Downs is waiting with a mic.
Patricia Downs: This following contest is set for one single fall and it’s for the EHWF Unified Global Championship!
The lights flicker as a loud gong sounds. The opening notes of "I Like It" by Lacuna Coil begin to play as the flickering stops. From behind the back steps Lu Chen, in a black and gold kimono, who has her head bowed and arms folded in front of her. She starts down the ramp slowly as if she were a Buddhist monk. At halfway down the ramp Lu Chen throws her head up and tosses off the kimono in a theatrical gesture revealing the red with silver lotus stitched pants and matching tanktop. While the kimono hits ground Lu Chen 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 lotus petals to fall over the fans.
Patricia Downs: Introducing first… The Challenger… Lu Chen Hudson!
"I Will Not Bow" hits the PA System as multi coloured lights hits the arena and everyone in the crowd starts going nuts and crazy with cheers! Brianna Rissi appears on the stage and waves out to the screaming fans, performing some theatrics before she runs down the ramp and high fives the fans on her way down. She jumps up on the apron and flips her way into the ring where she makes her way to the ropes. Brianna celebrates against the ropes with the fans and makes her way to the ring, raising her arms and waiting for the match to begin.
Patricia Downs: And next up… Her opponent tonight… She is the EHWF Unified Global Champion… Brianna Rissi!
DING DING DING
Match #4: Brianna Rissi (c) vs. Lu Chen Hudson
The bell sounds and the fans are going crazy as Brianna and Lu Chen circle each other in the middle of the ring! They tie up and Brianna tosses Lu Chen to the mat with power as she quickly rolls up to her feet! They tie up again and again Brianna powers her down to the mat with authority and strength! Lu Chen hugs the ropes to get refuge from the ref! They come up again and Brianna knees Lu Chen in the mid section then whips her into the ropes! Lu Chen bounces back and ducks a swing from Brianna then flips on the mat and this the ropes, coming back with a handspring elbow into Brianna’s face! Lu Chen ducks down and takes Brianna out with a chop block to the leg and the fans go wild!
Alexander Corvis: Lu Chen wants a big one here tonight but Brianna is in the best form and shape of her career and she’s been dominating ever since she unified the titles here in EHWF!
Maddie Murdock: Brianna telling Lu Chen last week that she doesn’t give a fuck what she thinks of her and she’ll defend the title against anyone anywhere anytime!!
Brianna gets to a knee! Lu Chen hits her with a shoot kick then another shoot kick then another then another! The fans go wild! Lu Chen swings a round house but Brianna ducks it and grabs Lu Chen from behind, slinging her arm over and planting her with a body drop! Big impact! The fans are on their feet! Brianna grabs Lu Chen and plants her with a suplex then spins her legs around and pulls Lu Chen up and plants her with another suplex! Brianna kicks up and lines a hurt Lu Chen up! She fires a superkick but Lu Chen ducks it! Lu Chen boots Brianna in the back and pulls her in for an abdominal stretch! She wrenches back on Brianna and Brianna struggles in pain! Brianna breaks out eventually and hits Lu Chen with a thrust kick to the chin! Brianna leaps up to the top rope and lands on Lu Chen with a flying moonsault and covers!
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Alexander Corvis: Near fall but Lu Chen with some resilience!
Maddie Murdock: Brianna kicking it up a gear as her speed and strength now comes into play!
Brianna pulls Lu Chen up and whips her into the ropes! Brianna runs the adjacent direction and springs off of the middle ropes and hits a running Lu Chen with a running springboard hurricanrana as the fans go wild! Lu Chen gets up and Brianna bounces off of the ropes and nails Lu Chen with a lariat! Brianna calls for Rissi Roundhouse but Lu Chen ducks it when she gets up and takes Brianna out with a chop block to the back of the knee! Lu Chen bounces off of the ropes then springs off the middle rope for a lionsault but Brianna gets her knees up and Lu Chen lands on them! Lu Chen rolls on the mat in pain! She gets up but stumbles into Brianna who presses her over head and dumps her down on the mat with a big overhead press slam as the fans go WILD! Brianna with a slow bounce off of the ropes drops a jumping knee across Lu Chen’s forehead as the fans go wild!
Alexander Corvis: Oh shit! Lu Chen just got cracked there! Lu Chen losing grip slowly tonight!
Maddie Murdock: Brianna seems to have an answer for everything tonight and this is after Lu Chen had a decent start to this match!
Brianna picks Lu Chen up but Lu Chen drops to a knee and curls Brianna’s leg up and covers her on the mat!
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Lu Chen trips her up and goes for another one!
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Lu Chen gets Brianna in a headlock and then presses her against the ropes and tosses her off! Lu Chen meets a running Brianna on rebound and jumps up on her with a wheelbarrow rollup as the fans go crazy!
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They both get up but Lu Chen swings a kick and misses! Brianna bounces off of the ropes and runs up and plants Lu Chen headfirst into the mat with a big running bulldog! Brianna lines Lu Chen up! Lu Chen gets up slowly and Brianna sprints across the ring and nails Lu Chen with a huge spear as the crowd goes CRAZY!
Alexander Corvis: This is freaking awesome! Both women going extreme right now! Near fall after near fall tonight! Brianna not letting up on the pressure!
Maddie Murdock: Lu Chen trying to impress BUT Brianna is overwhelming her right now!
Brianna covers Lu Chen with both legs hooked!
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Lu Chen barely finds the ropes with her left hand! Brianna yanks her up but Lu Chen with a desperate knee to Brianna’s ribs! Lu Chen bounces off of the ropes and goes for a running lariat but Brianna sidesteps her and hits her with a big Spanish fly on the come back! The fans are all on their feet now! Lu Chen gets up and Brianna grabs her from behind! Lu Chen elbows Brianna in the face from behind and gets her off of her! The fans are going wild! Lu Chen swings a big roundhouse! Brianna ducks it and catches Lu Chen in the back of the head with the Rissi Rounhouse! Lu Chen hits the ropes and he eyes roll in the back of her head as the fans erupt! Before Lu Chen bounces back and falls, Brianna boots Lu Chen in the back and pulls her in and plants Lu Chen with Red Alert (twist of fate) square on the mat! Brianna hooks both lets and the fans are going crazy!
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DING DING DING!
Patricia Downs: Here is your winner and STILL… the EHWF Unified Global Champion… Brianna Rissi!
Alexander Corvis: Big win and a first defense for Brianna Rissi! She proves herself yet again!
Maddie Murdock: Great match but Lu Chen couldn’t get it done and now Brianna Rissi looks to go on to defend this EHWF Unified Global Championship at Final Destination!
Brianna gets both of her title belts and raises them high as her music plays and the ref raises her arms. Brianna rocks out to the music as Lu Chen is sitting on the outside floor looking up at her as she holds her head and neck! Brianna gets up on the turnbuckle and holds the belts up to the cheering fans and celebrates as we fade out a Retribution Royale promo.
We cut to the ring where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: Ladies and Gentlemen… This Main Event contest is the 30 person Retribution Royale match where the only way to win is to toss your opponent over the top rope to the outside! Every 2 minutes a new competitor will enter the match! The last person left in the ring will be declared the winner of the Retribution Royale and go on to fight for their choice of either the EHWF World Championship or the EHWF Unified Global Championship in the main event at Final Destination!
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: Introducing First… Entrant number one… Scott Wilson!
A white fog starts to cover the ramp as the opening notes to Bullets by Creed start to play. A series of bright red spot lights turn on illuminating the smoke as Sujir's silhouette is seen at the top of the ramp. The smoke slowly clears as Sujir wearing a red leather trench coat slowly steps down the ramps striding slowly towards the ring nodding to the fans as he does so. Once to the ring he climbs the steel steps and slides into the ring under the ropes and then rises to his knees kneeling to the center of the ring staring at the top of the entrance ramp his arms spread. About halfway through the song he jumps to his feet he rises to his feet and strides confidently to his corner. Once there he pulls off his trench coat tossing it towards the ring announcers before he rises to the top ropes as the lights return to normal and he awaits the start of the match.
Illa Isabella: And next up… The competitor who drew entry number two… The EHWF Extreme Champion… Sujir Thorn!
DING DING DING
Main Event: Retribution Royale
The bell sounds and both men circle each other, tying up in the centre of the ring and wrestling for control as Sujir powers Scott into the ropes! Sujir tries to get him over but Scott pounds down on his head with big right hands! Scott kicks Sujir away then they start brawling, trading lefts and rights over and over as the fans go wild! Sujir swings a big right but Scott ducks it and springs off of the middle ropes and lands on Sujir with a springboard cutter as the fans lose it! Sujir is back up and Scott dropkicks him right back down! Scott wants the Wilson Kick elimination right here! Sujir gets up and Scott fires it but Sujir pops Scott on his back and plants him with a Samoan drop as the counter starts!
Steve White: Scott and Sujir drawing one and two and both men wasting no time going at it and beating the crap out of each other here tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Just an all out back and forth between two men who have no love for each other! We saw Sujir’s father take that horrible fall off of the steel cage earlier tonight and we’re trying to get updates on his condition from the medical facility tonight!
Alexander Corvis: 2… 1… Who’s it gonna be!? It’s… ALEXANDRIA KENDRICK!
Alexandria Kendrick rushes out as the fans go wild! She slides in the ring and starts hitting Sujir with Krav kicks and strikes to his lower body as he music stops! She wastes no time dropkicking Sujir into the corner! Scott runs up and hits Sujir with a corner clothesline then Alexandria follows up and knocks Sujir down with the End Game knee! The fans go wild! Scott wants to pick Sujir up but Alexandria grabs Scott from behind and gets him up on the top ropes as the fans LOSE IT! Alexandria wants an elimination here but Scott holds on and elbows Alexandria in the face, sending her down to the mat as the counter starts again!
Steve White: Alexandria with big impact there but Scott and Alexandria are not gonna get along in this one it seems!
Chuck Thompson: Hard to know the dynamics of everyone in this contest tonight but we’re seeing some real action right now!!
Alexander Corvis: The ring is slowly filling up as the counter reaches one and it’s… MASS MANCINI from Mayhem!!
Mass struts out and his rival Alexandria looks on begging him to come in! Sujir jumps Scott and gets him up on the ropes trying to eliminate him! Mass runs in and Alexandria ducks a clothesline and she springs off of the middle ropes and hits him with her Lethal Injection springboard roundhouse! Mass stumbles over and she clubs him in the back! Alexandria springs off of the ropes again and goes for a flying cross body but Mass catches her and gets her on the top rope! They fight and struggle and Mass has her in a bad spot! Sujir whips Scott into the ropes and takes him with a belly to belly on rebound! Sujir picks up Scott and tosses him over the top rope but Scott catches himself on the apron and they fight and grapple as Sujir wants that elimination bad!Alexandria elbows Mass in the side of the head and gets back in the ring as she takes him down with a chop block to the back of the leg!
Steve White: Mass and Alexandria, are no friends from the whole Mixed Tag Team division that really heated up in 2023! Mass wants to take her out early!
Chuck Thompson: Sujir and Wilson have been in this contest for over 10 minutes now and they’ve beaten the crap out of each other!
Alexander Corvis: And we’re gonna see number 5 come into the mix… It’s the EHWF Hardcore Champion… ZOE MCDRAVEN!
Zoe rushes out and slides in the ring and goes after Mass! Alexandria and Zoe start pummelling on Mass trying to weaken him! Zoe and Alexandria whip Mass into the ropes but Mass comes back and takes them out with double clothesline! Mass picks up Alexandria and tosses her over the top rope but she saves herself! No eliminations yet and the fans are SUPER LOUD! Mass stops Scott from attacking Sujir and plants him with a spinebuster! Mass and Sujir start stomping out Scott on the mat! Sujir thinks there’s going to be an alliance but Mass takes Sujir out with a superkick! Zoe bounces off of the ropes and goes for a running cross body but Mass catches her and plants her with a powerslam!
Steve White: Mass Mancini starting to clean up now!
Chuck Thompson: Mass Mancini with a lot of influence and domination in this stage of the match right before the counter hits again!
Alexander Corvis: 3… 2… 1… Who is it!?! It’s REBECCA DELFINA!
Rebecca rushes out and the fans are on their feet! She takes Mass out with a spinning corkscrew crossbody! Rebecca kicks up and takes Alexandria down with a right hand! She takes Sujir down with a dropkick! The fans are super loud right now! Zoe clubs Rebecca in the back and goes to toss her out but Rebecca turns around and overpowers Zoe and tosses her over the top rope to the outside and the fans ERUPT! Rebecca smacks the mat and roars with adrenaline as she gets the first elimination!
Steve White: Rebecca Delfina just tossed out the EHWF Hardcore Champion and ended it all for Zoe here tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Zoe is pissed as she’s the first one tossed out tonight and just as the the counter starts for entrant number 7!
Alexander Corvis: OHH SHIT! Business just got real! THEA NEFELI the former World Champ is here at number 7 and we all know what she wants!
Thea slides in and starts BRAWLING with Rebecca with big right hands but Rebecca wins out and gets Thea up on the top rope! The fans go wild as Rebecca wants the elimination before Thea can get started! Scott Wilson and Mass Mancini both have Sujir Thor up on the ropes! Sujir fights to stay alive! Alexandria Kendrick tries to recover in the corner for a moment! Thea hammers down on Rebecca’s head and gets off of the ropes then hits Rebecca with a hurricanrana! Alexandria comes from the side and plants Thea with a running bulldog! She pulls Thea back up for Perfect Shot DDT but Thea runs her back first into the corner and tries to get her up on the ropes!
Steve White: It’s getting HOT right now! The action is heating up as the counter hits once more!
Chuck Thompson: Scott Wilson and Sujir Thorn have been in the longest but so far there has only been ONE elimination!
Alexander Corvis: And SHIT just got REAL! It’s BRADDOCK from Chaos at number 8!!
Braddock rushes out! He gets in and throws Mass Mancini and Scott Wilson off of Sujir and starts beating Sujir with big right hands! Their rivalry evident as they brawl! Sujir fights back! Sujir boots Braddock in the balls and smacks his head off of the corner HARD! Sujir starts choking Braddock out on the ropes! Braddock punches Sujir in the face and busts him open! Sujir hits Braddock with a big boot to the skull! They trade big blows again! Alexandria grabs Mass Mancini from behind getting her hands in his eyes and nose and controlling his head to the corner! Rebecca has Thea up on her back again but Thea holds the top rope and fights to stay in!
Steve White: It’s an all out brawl now! Sujir and Braddock with their hatred against each other are STILL trying to kill each other, this time in the Retribution Royale!
Chuck Thompson: Alexandria doing her all to try and hurt Mass Mancini tonight!
Alexander Corvis: Here we go at number 9 it’s DAVID ASHBURN!
Ashburn rushes out and slides in as he instantly targets Wilson, booting him and stomping him out in the corner! Wilson can’t catch a break right now! Thea comes off the top rope and lands on Rebecca with a big flying moonsault as the fans go wild! Sujir hits Braddock with a big boot to the face! Braddock falls against the ropes and Sujir goes for Final Solution! Braddock ducks it and Sujir hits the ropes then Braddock follows up with Mansfields Curse and smashes Sujir over the top rope to the outside floor as the fans go NUTS! Braddock grabs his cock and flips off Sujir as Sujir rages on the outside! Braddock smirks but Mass Mancini slings his arm over and plants Braddock with a big body drop! Mass shows off his strength as he holds Braddock and plants him with another body drop! Alexandria dropkicks Mass in the back and sends him into the ropes! She goes for End Game knee but Mass catches her leg and powers her over the top rope to the outside floor as the fans go wild!
Steve White: WHAT?! I didn’t see that coming! Alexandria Kendrick just got thrown the fuck out!
Chuck Thompson: Braddock eliminates Sujir! Braddock with sweet revenge on Sujir and Insidious here tonight! That was HUGE!
Alexander Corvis: And now at number 10… It’s JOANNA RISSI!
The fans ERUPT as Joanna rushes out and slides in the ring and takes Rebecca out with a wheelbarrow bulldog! Ashburn has Wilson up on the ropes but Joanna makes a save and dropkicks Ashburn in the back! Wilson and Joanna then take Ashburn out with a big clothesline/chop block combo! Thea tries to eliminate Joanna! Wilson tries to eliminate Ashburn! Braddock and Mass are brawling in the corner as the fans just get louder and louder! Wilson ducks a swing from Ashburn and springs off of the middle ropes and hits him with a springboard kick! Wilson grabs Ashburn from the mat and plants him with a big rolling cutter! The fans are going CRAZY! Wilson lines Ashburn up for his Wilson Kick but Rebecca jumps off of the top rope and nails Wilson in the head with a huge missile dropkick as the fans LOSE IT!
Steve White: Here we go! ARCUS D’ROCCO is here at number 11!
Chuck Thompson: Arcus, Joanna and Wilson - all members of the one family are out her tonight and that could lead to a huge shift in this Retribution Royale!
Alexander Corvis: Shit is about to go off the chains!!
Arcus saves Wilson from getting stomped out and starts bashing Ashburn! Arcus levels Ashburn with a big powerbomb! Wilson gets up and clubs Thea in the back and saves Joanna from getting eliminated! Mass shoves Arcus in the back and the two old rivals start brawling! Arcus knocks Mass down then knocks Ashburn down! Braddock grabs Arcus but Arcus plants Braddock with a MONSTER suplex in the middle of the ring! Braddock stumbles back up and Arcus hits him with a superkick! Braddock stumbles into Wilson who takes him out with the Wilson Kick and the fans go wild! Ashburn and Mass look at each other! Arcus and Wilson look at each other! The fans get super loud as Arcus starts brawling with Mass and Wilson starts brawling with Ashburn in the middle of the ring!
Steve White: It’s an all out freaking battle here tonight! Still we haven’t seen all that many eliminations as the ring fills up!!
Chuck Thompson: It’s getting crowded in there right now!
Alexander Corvis: But coming in at number 12… CHEMIC!
Chemic comes in and he quickly spits his Napalm Red Mist in Wilson’s eyes and Wilson falls to the mat, screaming in pain! The ring is getting full! Chemic boots Mass in the gut and pulls him in for Chemical Plant but Mass stands up and plants him with a back body drop! Joanna and Wilson get Ashburn over the top rope but Mike Maddox appears on the outside and saves Ashburn as the fans boo! Ashburn gets back in the ring and locks Wilson in the Breaker Lock! Wilson yells in pain but Joanna hits Ashburn with a superkick! Maddox slides in the ring! He’s not even in this damn match! He headbutts Joanna out of the way and goes for Love Guns on Wilson but Arcus SPEARS the shit out of Maddox before he can hit it! Arcus tosses Maddox out!
Steve White: Maddox saving Ashburn’s life here tonight but Arcus takes him out and eliminates him even though he’s not even in the damn Retribution Royale!
Chuck Thompson: Everyone is hanging on for dear life in this one!
Alexander Corvis: No one is getting tossed out but that’s gonna change as NUMBER 13 from Chaos is REMI SKYFIRE!
Remi slides in the ring! She picks up Braddock and plants him with a rear body drop straight off the bat! Joanna comes off of the ropes but Remi takes her out with a clothesline! Remi tosses Joanna over the top rope but Arcus saves her! Rebecca hits Remi with a huge SPEAR! Thea comes off of the top rope and hits Rebecca with a flying hurricanrana! Mass presses Braddock up and PLANTS him with a huge Mass Impact! Ashburn gets Wilson up for the Villain Powerbomb! Wilson gets off of Ashburn’s shoulders JUST before he eliminates him and then Wilson hits Ashburn with Wilson Kick and eliminates Ashburn over the top rope as the fans go WILD!
Steve White: Ashburn can’t believe it! Ashburn is in shock! He can’t believe it! Wilson just eliminated him!
Chuck Thompson: You gotta be kidding! That’s INSANE! Wilson with the big elimination on one of the favourites tonight!
Alexander Corvis: 3… 2… 1… And here we go it’s MARK BLADSCO!
Mark Bladsco - what a contrast from his time as Scorpion… He’s calm and collected and greets the fans as he gets in the ring! Mark greets Remi before he plants her with the Scorpion drop! Wilson smacks Mark in the back but Mark levels him with a lariat! Mark takes out Braddock with a right hand then Thea! Then Mass! Then Rebecca! Chemic boots Mark in the chest and pulls him in for Chemical Plant but he gets flip bottomed! Chemic gets up and Mark takes him out with the Scorpoon spear! The fans are on their feet now! Things heat up here tonight!
Steve White: Mark Bladsco aka Scorpion is cleaning house right now!
Chuck Thompson: We need some eliminations though!
Alexander Corvis: Well it’s number 15 and we’re at the half way mark and we all know who this is… DAN ANDERSON!
Anderson comes out and slides in! Anderson starts to knee the shit out of Thea as he comes in! Rebecca has Joanna up on the ropes! Mass and Arcus are fighting! Chemic boots Wilson in the gut and goes for Chemical Plant but Wilson stands up and drops Chemic over the top rope and eliminates him as the fans ROAR! Anderson clubs Wilson in the back and tries to eliminate him but Joanna with the save as they team up to get Anderson on the top rope!
Steve White: Chemic is outta here!
Chuck Thompson: Wilson has been in this match for over 35 minutes and he looks like a train has hit him! He’s exhausted!
Alexander Corvis: Mass Mancini coming up on the half an hour mark right now as well but here comes number 16… His girlfriend… DIANA BELLEROSE!!
Diana runs in and saves Mass from Arcus by kicking him in the back! Thea hits Diana with a Superwoman Punch and the fans go wild! Mass plants Arcus with a suplex! Bladsco has Wilson up on the top rope and he wants to eliminate him right now! Braddock hits Mass with a thrust kick to the mouth and the fans go wild but Diana low blows Braddock and he goes down! Arcus and Joanna grab Diana from behind and eliminate her as the fans go wild! Rebecca dives on Joanna and they brawl! Mass looks distraught that Diana is out so he low blows Arcus! Braddock and Mass grab Arcus and toss him out of the ring and the fans go WILD!
Steve White: NO WAY! Arcus eliminates Diana Bellerose!!
Chuck Thompson: Mass gets revenge and tosses out Arcus with the help of Braddock! NOW we’re getting somewhere!
Alexander Corvis: Here comes number 17… KONNIE RAAB!
Konrad Raab runs in and starts hitting Dan Anderson with a boxing combo! Thea is up on the ropes as Remi wrestles her up there but Rebecca punches Remi in the back of the head and grabs her by the hair and plants Remi with the Zenith Slam square on the mat! Mark Bladsco runs up for Scorpoon but Wilson leapfrogs him and Mark hits the ring post through the turnbuckle! Wilson hits Mark Bladsco with a Wilson Kick and takes him over the top rope! Mark saves himself on the apron! Braddock lifts Wilson up for a body drop but Wilson lands on his feet then hits Braddock with a jumping reverse bulldog and the fans go WILD! Mass gets Wilson up on his back and tries to dump him over the top rope!
Steve White: Mark Bladsco and Scott Wilson going at it right now and Mark is able to save himself but he’s done a number on poor old Wilson!
Chuck Thompson: Remi just got FLATTENED by Rebecca!
Alexander Corvis: Number 18… Who is it… It’s… ROXANNE!
Roxanne rushes out and save Dan Anderson from Konrad Raab! Anderson hits Raab with a sidekick! Roxanne dropkicks Konrad in the back into the ropes then both Dan and Roxanne hit Raab and eliminate him to the outside floor as the fans go wild! Thea Nefeli is on the top rope! She backflips off and lands on Roxanne, Rebecca and Joanna and takes all of them out! Wilson tries to help Joanna up but Mark Bladsco gets Wilson in a headlock and starts choking him! Mass has Remi Skyfire up on the ropes but she clings on for dear life! Braddock CRUSHES Dan Anderson with a monster powerslam in the ring!
Steve White: We had a few eliminations but now the ring is filling up again!
Chuck Thompson: Thea Nefeli damn near took out a quarter of the field there! What a freaking match this is!!
Alexander Corvis: It’s number 19 and it’s… NO WAY! NO WAY! HE’S BACK! I can’t believe it he’s back! WILMER PATACKY!
The fans ERUPT! The arena shakes! Wilmer Patacky makes his return! He rushes out and instantly goes after Dan Anderson! They start hitting each other with big rights and lefts but Wilmer wins out and tries to get Anderson over the top rope but Roxanne low blows Wilmer! Roxanne and Dan go to town on Wilmer stomping him out on the mat! Mass plants Braddock with a spinebuster! He does the same to Wilson and the one for Mark Bladsco but Mark Bladsco gets right up much to the shock of Mass! Mark hits Mass with the Scorpion Drop and the fans go wild! Roxanne grabs Thea from the mat and hoists her up to eliminate her but Thea hits Roxanne with a hurricanrana and sends Roxanne to the outside floor! Roxanne is in shock! Thea skins the cat back into the ring and she’s exhausted! Dan Anderson is PISSED and he clotheslines Thea down to the mat with impact!
Steve White: Thea just took Roxanne out of this match with that risky hurricanrana! We know how bad Thea wants the EHWF World Championship back!
Chuck Thompson: Scott Wilson has been in there for 45 minutes!!
Alexander Corvis: Well we’re up to number 20… 2… 1… It’s NO! NO! Please God no! …It’s the former EHWF World Champion… BLACK MAN!
Black Man comes out and instantly targets Wilmer! He and Wilmer brawl in the ring! He throws Wilmer into the ropes but Wilmer bounces off and hits him with a moonsault! Wilmer backs off and runs a mean knee into Black Man’s head! Wilmer jumps up and dropkicks Black Man to the mat! The others stop to watch the two legends duke it out! Wilmer goes for his Superkick but Black Man catches his boot and spins him around then takes Wilmer out with Black Stunn! Just as Black Man gets up, his old rival, Scott Wilson takes him out with a Wilson Kick! Black Man crawls on the mat holding his mouth! Mark Bladsco picks Wilson up and tries to get him over the top rope! Remi Skyfire gets planted by Rebecca as Joanna climbs to the top rope and lands on Remi through the sky with Rissastrophy!
Steve White: Remi just got FUCKED UP!
Chuck Thompson: Wilmer and Black Man BRAWLING the hatred in their eyes! Wilson takes out Black Man! Mark Bladsco tryna take out Wilson! What the fuck is going on right now?!
Alexander Corvis: And here it is! Number 21… FINALLY! Here we go… It’s… MICHAEL RISSI!
Michael Rissi comes out slowly! He tears his shirt off and Black Man gets up looking at at him and looking ENRAGED! Black Man shouts out at Rissi and tells him to COME ON! Rissi gets in the ring and they get face to face and swear at each other then they start trading blows! The fans go WILD! Rissi wins out with more power and starts hitting Black Man over and over! Black Man boots Rissi in the midsection and goes for Black Stunn! Rissi pushes him against the ropes then plants Black Man with a huge spinebuster! Michael gets up and looks around! He takes out Braddock with a right hand then Mass Mancini! He turns around and drops Mark Bladsco! Dan Anderson tries to look away but Rissi drops him!
Steve White: Michael Rissi is a house of fire and he’s taking out EVERYONE right now! There are 10 people left to come out!
Chuck Thompson: What a fucking time to be alive! A confrontation against Black Man and Michael Rissi like it’s 2013!!
Alexander Corvis: Oh you gotta be kidding me?! Isn’t this guy dead yet!? …Number 22 is… DGS… David Gideon Smith…
MASS BOOS flood the arena as DGS comes out shouting and swearing at the fans then pointing at Rissi in the ring and sliding in! The second he gets up to his feet Rissi grabs him by the back of his head and tosses him tot he outside! The fans LAUGH and DGS looks around on the floor, shocked and embarrassed! DGS won’t take this one! He slides back in and Rissi hits him with a right hand! Black Man hits him with a right hand! Wilson hits him with a right hand! Wilmer hits him with a right hand! The fans are going CRAZY! Rissi superkicks DGS back over the top rope and eliminates him again!
Steve White: There goes DGS! Why does this piece of shit even bother?
Chuck Thompson: That has to be the quickest elimination ever! He must have beaten his old record and then that re-elimination!
Alexander Corvis: The ring is awfully full again as now we have number 23 coming out straight after DGS… It’s… WATCH OUT!
MASSIVE Pyro hits as Lord Raab comes out and the fans go WILD! Lord Raab gets in the ring and takes Wilmer down with a big uppercut! The rest of the competitors are brawling in the ring! Black Man goes for a scissor kick on Rissi but Rissi pops him up and plants him with Hazard Dawn as the fans go WILD! Black Man is up and Rissi presses the big man overhead and tosses Black Man out! The fans go CRAZY! Mark Bladsco hits a bleeding Wilson with a big boot! Wilson hits the ropes! Bladsco goes for Scorpoon but Wilson pulls down the top rope and Bladsco goes over, eliminated as the fans go CRAZY!
Steve White: Michael Rissi takes out Black Man! Scott Wilson takes out Mark Bladsco! What the fuck?! When would you have ever thought you would have seen these scenes before!?
Chuck Thompson: There’s 2 down as the counter starts just now!!
Alexander Corvis: Shit… 4… 3… 2… 1… Who is it?! THE HOOD MONA LISA IS HERE!
Naomi Banks RUSHES out and the fans ERUPT! She slides in and instantly targets Remi Skyfire in the corner and they brawl! Lord Raab hits Wilson with a big boot to the skull! Braddock is able to plant Michael Rissi with a big powerslam! All of a sudden we see Mark Bladsco on the outside! He looks conflicted… He no longer looks like calm Mr. Bladsco… He sees a fan with a Scorpion mask on the outside and he roars and grabs it from the poor kid! Bladsco/Scorpion seethes with anger as he looks at the mask and almost cries! He looks back at Wilson in the ring and puts the mask on his face! Scorpion slides in the ring and outta nowhere hits Wilson with Scorpoon! The fans boo wildly as Scorpion looks PISSED! He rolls out and drags Wilson to the outside under the top rope! He starts beating the crap out of Wilson and slamming him into the apron then whips him head first into the ringpost! Wilson is a bloody mess on the outside!
Steve White: What the fuck is Mark Bladsco doing!?! He’s assaulting Wilson but Wilson was dragged under the bottom rope so he’s not eliminated! Someone stop this!
Chuck Thompson: We haven’t seen Mark Bladsco… or Scorpion with his mask in over a year and now he’s randomly just raged out and stollen a bit of Scorpion merch from some kid and put it on his face!!
Alexander Corvis: He’s going fucking crazy!!
Scorpion reaches under the ring and starts to pull out a 2x4! He looks conflicted! He tries to tear the mask off but he can’t get it and starts raging again as he starts smacking Wilson in the back on the floor with he 2x4! The fans boo and shrill at the sight at Wilson is bloody and beaten! Michael Rissi slides under the bottom rope and blocks Scorpion then starts hitting him with big right hands! Michael snaps the 2x4 as refs and security breaks it up! Scorpion rages and grabs and clutches at the mask! Scorpion fights himself up the ramp and eventually tears the mask off but all we see is a scared bleeding man under it! Mark Bladsco looks around, shocked at the fans and runs off!
Steve White: What the fuck was that!?! What a psychopath!
Chuck Thompson: Wilson might be freaking done here tonight! Wilson eliminated Mark Bladsco! Mark Bladsco seemingly became Scorpion again and just assaulted Wilson!
Alexander Corvis: There’s still match going on here guys… Number 25 is coming out right now!! KORI ARGENTUM!
Wilmer takes Lord Raab out with a superkick! Wilmer springs off of the middle ropes and launches off with a springboard dropkick but Lord Raab lands on the apron! Michael slides back in the ring and SPEARS Braddock to the mat! Kori comes out and starts brawling with Joanna Rissi in the corner! The fans are going CRAZY! Wilmer gets planted with a big reverse STO from Rebecca! Lord Raab hits Michael with a big right hand then another then another then another! Lord Raab takes Michael out with a big boot to the skull and the fans ERUPT!
Steve White: BAH GAWD the ring is so full again!
Chuck Thompson: We’re almost at the end!!
Alexander Corvis: Number 26 is here and it’s… NINA CHANEL!!
Nina Chanel slides in and instantly dives on Kori Argentum who is trying to eliminate Thea! She saves Thea! Nina and Thea grab Kori and toss her over the top rope to the outside! They high five but Rebecca superkicks Thea to the mat! Nina boots Rebecca in the side and pulls her over the top rope but Rebecca overpowers her and throws Nina over the top rope just with pure strength as Rebecca saves herself on the apron! Thea leaps up and dropkicks Rebecca off of the apron and eliminates her out of revenge! Rebecca, Nina and Kori all lie on the outside as the fans go WILD!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! It’s a mass elimination! And you guys were complaining about the ring being too full! What a freaking rally that was!
Chuck Thompson: Bad luck for Nina and Rebecca there!
Alexander Corvis: Number 27… 4 more to go tonight… It’s… It’s… AZZURRA RISSI!
Azzurra rushes out and dives on Naomi Banks! They brawl on the mat! Remi Skyfire goes for All Black on Joanna but Joanna gets off of her back and takes Remi out with Celestial Shot! Wilmer grabs Dan Anderson but Anderson reverses it and tosses Wilmer over the top rope! Wilmer saves himself but Roxanne is still on the outside and she grabs Wilmer’s legs! She tries to pull Wilmer off but he kicks her in the head and sends her down to the floor! Dan Anderson jumps up and dropkick a distracted Wilmer to the outside floor as the fans BOO! Anderson smirks and takes in all of the boos!
Steve White: NO! NO! Wilmer is gone! That fucking piece of shit Dan Anderson and Age of The Fall took him out of this one!
Chuck Thompson: Wilmer Patacky is back though and I’d hate to be Dan Anderson next week!
Alexander Corvis: Number 28 is coming out RIGHT NOW and it’s… AARON FREDRICK HUDSON!
Aaron runs down and starts brawling with Braddock! Aaron with a big elbow to Braddock’s face! Aaron with a big right hand and then a spinning elbow busts Braddock right open! Aaron tries to eliminate the big man but he’s too heavy! Thea has Joanna up on the ropes but Michael throws Thea to the mat and saves Joanna! Naomi Banks is up on the top rope and launches herself off with a moonsault onto Remi and the fans are SCREAMING! Lord Raab takes Michael Rissi down with a big uppercut! Lord Raab and Braddock get Michael Rissi up on the ropes! Joanna is busy with Thea! Naomi and Azzurra brawl on the mat!
Steve White: Now it’s getting down to the wire! Everyone is exhausted and hurt and we only got 2 left to go!
Alexander Corvis: 29 coming out right now is… ACE PENA!
Ace Pena rushes out and he teams up with Aaron Fredrick Hudson as they attack Braddock and try to eliminate him! Lord Raab has Rissi on the ropes but a bleeding and hurt Scott Wilson throws the doctor off of him and rolls back in the ring! He hits Lord Raab in the back and starts brawling with him! Braddock drops both Ace and Aaron! They both get up and Braddock runs up with a double clothesline! Ace ducks it but Braddock eliminates Aaron to the outside floor! Ace snaps a mean sidekick into Braddock’s face then he springs off of the top rope and lands on Braddock with a big flying splash! Lord Raab drops a barely conscious Wilson with a big uppercut! Michael lifts Lord Raab up from behind and tosses him over the top rope to the outside as the fans roar!
Steve White: Lord Raab is GONE! Michael Rissi powers him over the top rope to the outside! Aaron Fredrick Hudson taken out but Insidious’ enemy #1, Braddock! We still got one more to go tonight!
Chuck Thompson: Wilson runs back in but this guy is fucked up! He can barely fucking stand after what Scorpion did to him!
Thea Nefeli leaps off of the top rope and nails Braddock in the back of the head with a missile dropkick! Dan Anderson goes to curb stomp a hurt Wilson on the mat but Michael Rissi grabs him midair and plants him with a jumping cutter! Joanna and Azzurra have Naomi Banks up on the ropes for elimination but Naomi throws them both off of her! Mass Mancini has Ace Pena up on the top rope but he hangs on for dear life as the counter hits for the last time tonight!
The lights cut out and the crowd grows restless almost immediately. There’s no sign of the final entrant in tonight’s Retribution Royale for a moment longer before a video overtakes the screen adorning the entrance stage. It depicts multiple close-up shots of a massive bear in the snow, stomping its way to high ground. Before long the bear leaps toward the camera and it perfectly transitions into distorted guitars and an all-too familiar graphic on the stage…
Steve White: NO! I REFUSE TO BELIEVE IT! CAN IT BE?
…
…
YOU MAKE ME VICIOUS!
Steve White: IT IS!
WATCH AS I MAKE THE PAIN MY MISTRESS!
YOU CAN CALL ME MISS MALICIOUS,
I'LL DRESS YOU UP IN STITCHES;
NO, I CANNOT RESIST THIS!
YOU CAN CALL ME MISS MALICIOUS,
I'LL DRESS YOU UP IN STITCHES;
NO, I CANNOT RESIST THIS!
“Vicious” by Halestorm kicking through the P.A. demands the attention of every fan in the Crypto.com Arena as an enveloping arterial red lighting overwhelms the entire Los Angeles, California venue. Pandemonium courses through the capacity crowd while a thick fog pervades the entrance stage, emphasizing the foreboding atmosphere. As Lzzy Hale's throaty, powerful vocals continue over the band’s harsh guitars and a vibrant white flashing light overtakes the arena, the Devil Herself saunters through the curtain and steps into the ominous mise-en-scène before her, her head bowed forward.
The returning ANA SOMNIA is dressed and ready for war. She dons a pair of black boots with arterial red laces and trim, as well as black knee pads. She, too, wears a black pair of wet-look high-rise hipsters with arterial red trim and accenting to match her boots, as well as black tape around both wrists with arterial red dorsal crosses. Above all of this, the Huntress wears a black wrestling top with a plunging neckline, made of what seems like leather on the outside with arterial red trim and accenting, as well as gold laces hanging untied from either side. The Russian Coat of Arms is emblazoned upon her top, just below her left strap. To consummate her ensemble, Ana boasts a cropped black leather biker jacket closed most of the way.
Alexander Corvis: The EHWF Hall of Famer is back! From 2020 through 2022, Ana Somnia ran the definition of a modern-day reign of terror! Two-time EHWF Global Champion, one-time EHWF World Champion, two-time EHWF World Tag Team Champion, three-time CONSECUTIVE EHWF Woman of the Year—the first of which was Competitor of the Year, mind you—one-time EHWF Tag Team of the Year, and perhaps most importantly, an inductee of the 2022 Class of the EHWF Hall of Fame!
Steve White: I still don’t believe it and I’m watching it happen live and in-person! The final entrant of the 2024 Retribution Royale is none other than Ana Somnia! This is incredible, gentlemen!
Chuck Thompson: She’s certainly a sight for sore eyes, that’s for sure! Naomi Banks looks like she’s seen a ghost and Remi Skyfire is tunnel-visioned in on the entrance stage!
Somnia lifts her head and looks out upon the capacity crowd. The arterial red gloss on her lips appears even more sinister when her lips twist into a malicious sneer. Her upper lip twitches in disdain, wrath bubbling up beneath the surface. She draws breath before shifting her weight from one hip to the other, shaking out her hands. She allows her malevolent gaze to glide from one side of the venue to the other before returning her focus to center, settling her vision on the ring on the far end of the entrance ramp.
Illa Isabella: “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome back to the EHWF ring… She is an EHWF HALL OF FAMER... She is the DEVIL HERSELF... The WAR WHISPERER... The UNDISPUTED...”
“AAAANNNNAAAA...”
“...NECESSARY EVIL...”
“SSSOOOMMMNNNIIIAAA!”
The Undisputed then storms down the ring to ringside, confidence pouring out of every imperious movement she makes. She rips off her jacket and tosses it aside, baring her mouthguard to the combatants in the ring and dragging her tongue across the Russian inscription across the front before she even clears the ramp. As soon as she reaches ringside, she slides under the bottom rope with great haste, though once therein she fires to her feet with even greater haste. The second she’s vertical, though, Remi Skyfire is there, aggressively pressing her forehead against Somnia’s! Somnia pushes back and the crowd loses their shit! But then Naomi Banks claps her forehead into the mix and all three push against one another before separating and lunging to strike!
The returning ANA SOMNIA is dressed and ready for war. She dons a pair of black boots with arterial red laces and trim, as well as black knee pads. She, too, wears a black pair of wet-look high-rise hipsters with arterial red trim and accenting to match her boots, as well as black tape around both wrists with arterial red dorsal crosses. Above all of this, the Huntress wears a black wrestling top with a plunging neckline, made of what seems like leather on the outside with arterial red trim and accenting, as well as gold laces hanging untied from either side. The Russian Coat of Arms is emblazoned upon her top, just below her left strap. To consummate her ensemble, Ana boasts a cropped black leather biker jacket closed most of the way.
Alexander Corvis: The EHWF Hall of Famer is back! From 2020 through 2022, Ana Somnia ran the definition of a modern-day reign of terror! Two-time EHWF Global Champion, one-time EHWF World Champion, two-time EHWF World Tag Team Champion, three-time CONSECUTIVE EHWF Woman of the Year—the first of which was Competitor of the Year, mind you—one-time EHWF Tag Team of the Year, and perhaps most importantly, an inductee of the 2022 Class of the EHWF Hall of Fame!
Steve White: I still don’t believe it and I’m watching it happen live and in-person! The final entrant of the 2024 Retribution Royale is none other than Ana Somnia! This is incredible, gentlemen!
Chuck Thompson: She’s certainly a sight for sore eyes, that’s for sure! Naomi Banks looks like she’s seen a ghost and Remi Skyfire is tunnel-visioned in on the entrance stage!
Somnia lifts her head and looks out upon the capacity crowd. The arterial red gloss on her lips appears even more sinister when her lips twist into a malicious sneer. Her upper lip twitches in disdain, wrath bubbling up beneath the surface. She draws breath before shifting her weight from one hip to the other, shaking out her hands. She allows her malevolent gaze to glide from one side of the venue to the other before returning her focus to center, settling her vision on the ring on the far end of the entrance ramp.
Illa Isabella: “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome back to the EHWF ring… She is an EHWF HALL OF FAMER... She is the DEVIL HERSELF... The WAR WHISPERER... The UNDISPUTED...”
“AAAANNNNAAAA...”
“...NECESSARY EVIL...”
“SSSOOOMMMNNNIIIAAA!”
The Undisputed then storms down the ring to ringside, confidence pouring out of every imperious movement she makes. She rips off her jacket and tosses it aside, baring her mouthguard to the combatants in the ring and dragging her tongue across the Russian inscription across the front before she even clears the ramp. As soon as she reaches ringside, she slides under the bottom rope with great haste, though once therein she fires to her feet with even greater haste. The second she’s vertical, though, Remi Skyfire is there, aggressively pressing her forehead against Somnia’s! Somnia pushes back and the crowd loses their shit! But then Naomi Banks claps her forehead into the mix and all three push against one another before separating and lunging to strike!
Steve White: There’s no fucking way! This night just got SO MUCH BETTER! Ana Somnia is fucking back! First Wilmer and now Ana! What an entrance by the former World and Global Champion as she enters at number 30
Chuck Thompson: I’m changing my fuckin’ pick right now!!
Ana brawls with Remi and Naomi! She takes both of them down! Remi is back up and Ana and Remi just beat the shit out of each other with big right hands as neither women tries to block or dodge! Ana ducks a swing and presses Remi up on her shoulders with pure strength and powers Remi over the top rope to the outside floor with her Zver’ Bomb as the fans FREAKING ERUPT! Remi lies on the outside floor hurt and PISSED off as Ana yells out at her!
Steve White: Ana takes out Remi Skyfire! Ana takes her out! A bit of revenge for over a year ago! Ana Somnia is BACK!
Ana bounces off of the ropes and ducks a swing from Michael Rissi then jumps up and takes him out with a diving forearm smash! Azzurra dropkicks Ana in the back! She grabs Ana by the hair and pulls her up slowly into a punch then another punch! Ana pops Azzurra Rissi up on her back and slings her off high into the air and eliminates her to the outside floor as the fans go WILD! Mass hits Michael with a step up knee! Michael falls into the ropes! Mass goes for his superkick but Rissi ducks it and Mass gets hung up on the ropes! Michael runs up and clotheslines Mass over the top rope to the outside!
Steve White: Azzurra Rissi trashed out of the ring by Ana Somnia! Ana Somnia already making a HUGE impact in there but she’s got some enemies in there who want to take hr out!
Chuck Thompson: Slowly slowly the ring is cleaning itself!
Alexander Corvis: Mass Mancini taken out by Michael Rissi and some big dogs are out of this one!
Joanna Rissi shoves Ana Somnia against he ropes! Joanna hits Ana with a wheelbarrow takedown and sends Ana over the top rope! Ana catches herself on the apron! Joanna goes to shove her out but Ana hits her with a big right hand and sends Joanna sprawling! Braddock picks Michael up and plants him with a back breaker! Ana runs at Joanna but Joanna slides under her legs! Joanna runs back and catches Ana with a Celestial Shot superkick! Ana bounces off of the ropes and Joanna pops her up and hits her with another Celestial Shot! The fans go wild! Joanna wants to end this now! She picks her up and puts her on her back and tries to eliminate her! Ana won’t let that happen! She gets off her back and throws Joanna to the mat! Ana wants to finish this with Hunted! Joanna gets a knee and Ana runs up but Michael Rissi hits Ana with a huge clothesline and sends Ana doing a 360 in the air! The fans go WILD!
Steve White: What a fucking brawl! Old time rivals! Legends! Hall of Famers! All brawling out right now!
Chuck Thompson: This match has been going for a long time and we’ve still got a bunch of competitors in there!
Michael and Ace are fighting in the corner! Dan Anderson joins in! Anderson comes over and grabs a hurt Wilson on the canvas and pulls him up by his hair! Wilson looks out of it but he slaps Anderson and dropkicks him over the top rope and eliminates him! The fans go WILD! Wilson gets up, dripping with blood as he sways from side to side! Ana Somnia grabs Wilson from behind and dumps him over the top rope to the outside and the fans LOSE IT! Joanna clubs Ana in the back! Joanna pulls up Ana slowly and gets her in a headlock! Ana gets Joanna up on her back! Joanna gets off and gets behind her and dropkicks Ana in the back! Ana hits the ropes! Joanna runs up for a clothesline but Ana grabs her and suplexes her over the top rope to the outside floor!
Steve White: Dan Anderson! Scott Wilson! Joanna Rissi! All gone!!
Chuck Thompson: Ana Somnia is an elimination machine right now! She’s taking out everyone! She could really do it tonight!!
Alexander Corvis: What a return this would be for Ana!!
Ace Pena snaps a side kick into the back of Ana’s neck! He sees his chance and runs up, grabbing her head but Ana spins him around and throws him over the top rope and eliminates him! The fans go WILD! Ana comes back to recover for a moment but she locks eyes with Naomi Banks and the fans go WILD as they stare at each other! Michael Rissi is down in a corner! Braddock down in the other! Thea Nefeli down on the mat! Final five remaining! The fans are going WILD!
Steve White: 5 left! 5 left!
Chuck Thompson: Naomi Banks and Ana Somnia have locked eyes and here’s the fight we’ve all be waiting for! OH SHIT!
Ana and Naomi start hitting each other with big lefts and rights! They brawl out and Ana gets Naomi up on her back and tries to eliminate her! Naomi holds the top rope and starts to elbow Ana in the side of the head! They fall on each other! Naomi gets Ana in a headlock! Ana fights back and they wrestle each other on the ropes! They try to eliminate each other and fight and grapple! Thea Nefeli looks around and sees her opportunity! She runs up and dives a forearm into the backs of both Naomi and Ana who are too concerned with each other! Thea grabs Ana’s and Naomi’s legs and lifts them up as they try to stay in! Thea flips them both over! Naomi hits the outside floor and then Ana tumbles down after her as Thea gets the double elimination!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! BAH GAWD! No fucking way! No fucking way! Ana Somnia and Naomi Banks are both eliminated by Thea Nefeli! Thea Nefeli with the biggest elimination of the night!
Chuck Thompson: Oh shit! I didn’t see that coming! Thea Nefeli wants that EHWF World Championship back more than anyone!!
Alexander Corvis: Down to three!
Thea is on a knee and looks out at Ana and smirks and salutes at her! Ana looks up with rage in her eyes! She gets up and INSTANTLY spears Naomi Banks back down to the floor! Ana smirks and closes her eyes with a grin as she walks back up the ramp! Back in the ring Braddock hits Michael Rissi with a diving shoulder block and knocks him down! Thea bounces off of the ropes and jumps up on Braddock! She gets around his body and neck and takes him down with a big head scissor takedown! They’re up! Thea hits Braddock with a dropkick to the head! Braddock hits the ropes! She runs up for a Superwoman punch! Braddock dashes out of the way! Thea hits the ropes and Braddock runs up and hits Thea with Mansfields Curse, taking her over the top rope to the outside!
Steve White: Thea Nefeli just couldn’t hang on! Braddock eliminates her! 2 HUGE man remain in this one!!
Chuck Thompson: We’re down to the final 2 here now guys! What a fucking night this has been!
Alexander Corvis: This is IT!
Braddock with a big shoulder block to Rissi sends him in the corner! He runs at Rissi! Rissi ducks him and takes Braddock out with a SPEAR! The fans are going nuts! Rissi looks from side to side and bounces off of the ropes and does the raise the roof gesture and then drops the Pop Pop Elbow on Braddock! Braddock gets up all dazed! Rissi gets Braddock up on his back and goes for the Rissi Slam over the top rope but Braddock grabs the top rope and shakes it and gets off of Rissi’s back! He hits Rissi with a big uppercut! Rissi hits the ropes! Braddock goes for Mansfield’s Curse! Rissi ducks it! Braddock turns around right into a superkick from Rissi and he goes over the top rope and crashes to the outside floor as the fans LOSE IT!
DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: Here… is your winner… of the Retribution Royale… Michael Rissi!
Steve White: BAH GAWD HE DOES IT! BAH GAWD IT’S OVER! Michael Rissi has won the Retribution Royale and he’s going to the main event of Final Destination! What a match! What a fight! What a night!!
Chuck Thompson: That’s one of the best battles I’ve ever seen! Ana Somnia and Wilmer Patacky are BACK! Scott Wilson and Thea Nefeli gave it their all! What fight!!
Alexander Corvis: Michael Rissi is the winner of the Retribution Royale and he’s going on to fight either Brianna Rissi for the EHWF Unified Global Championship or get revenge on Sah’ta Thor for the EHWF World Championship!
Rissi can barely get up to celebrate as his music hits! He raises his arms and sits in the corner as the pyro and confetti goes off around him! The fans are going wild as he looks out at the crowd!
Steve White: Well that’s all we have time for tonight and all I can say is what an incredible night it’s been! Now we’re on the path to Final Destination so things are REALLY gonna start to heat up here in EHWF as everyone will be vying for a spot at the top of the card! We’ll see you next week for Mayhem and Chaos! Good night ladies and gentlemen and be safe!!
We see the final image of Michael Rissi celebrating to his music with Joanna Rissi in the ring before we fade out to the EHWF Logo ending the show…
…The camera transitions to the arena some time later. The atmosphere is heavy with grief as Steve White and Chuck Thompson sit alone at the announce table, their expressions somber and eyes filled with sadness. The usual lively post-show energy is replaced by a profound sense of loss as some fans still in the stands are quiet and watch on.
Steve White: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the EHWF Retribution... Tonight, we find ourselves in a situation we never anticipated or wanted to face. I'm Steve White, alongside Chuck Thompson here post Retribution, and it is with heavy hearts that we bring you this devastating news.
The camera focuses on Chuck Thompson, his usually animated demeanor replaced by a deep sadness.
Chuck Thompson: Earlier tonight, in the EHWF World Championship match, Sah'ta Thor faced Isabella Thorn in a battle that was confronting for all watching. Unfortunately, the outcome of that match has left us all in shock as we now know more of what occurred after Thor's defense.
Steve White takes a deep breath before continuing.
Steve White: We've just been informed by EHWF officials and medical personnel that Sah'ta Thor, after his fall from the top of the steel cage, has tragically passed away in the hospital some hours later. He was rushed to a local medical facility where everything possible was done to help him... unfortunately the fall from the top of the steel cage onto his head through the announce area was too much.
Silence hangs in the air as the weight of the news sinks in. The crowd's cheers from earlier in the evening are replaced by a stunned hush.
Chuck Thompson: This is a heartbreaking moment for the entire EHWF, the wrestling community, and, most importantly, for Sah'ta Thor's loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. This is something we never wanted to see in our business and an announcement we never want to make. This is a tragedy. We all know of Thor's recent health battles but he fought until the very, very end in EHWF and in the ring which is what makes this so hard for us all, regardless of what you thought of him.
The camera pans to the EHWF banner hanging in the background, the once vibrant symbol of entertainment now a solemn reminder of the tragedy that has occurred.
Steve White: Sah'ta Thor was a true warrior in the ring, and he will be remembered for his dedication, passion, and the countless memories he provided to fans around the world.
Chuck Thompson nods in agreement, struggling to find the right words.
Chuck Thompson: Absolutely, Steve. He had a storied career, and his impact on the wrestling world will be felt for years to come. Tonight, we mourn the loss of a great competitor.
The camera slowly zooms out as Steve White and Chuck Thompson sit in silence, reflecting on the tragic loss of Sah'ta Thor. The wrestling community now faces a void that can never be filled, and the EHWF post Retribution cut in ends with a heavy atmosphere, paying tribute to a fallen legend.