Post by EHWF Management on Jun 16, 2015 6:10:36 GMT -5
The scene opens up as the fireworks begin to go off in the arena and the official opening theme song of EHWF Friday Night Mayhem, "Hurt Somebody" by Akon, is playing over the PA system.
The camera pans around the whole arena, showing all the screaming fans on their feet ready for another night full of action. After a few moments of the fans going crazy, the camera pans down to ringside, where the best announcers to have ever lived, Steve White and Chuck Thompson sit.
Steve White: Ladies and Gentlemen we welcome you to another amazing edition of Mayhem! Last week at Aces High Team EHWF was able to defeat Team CPB and win back the jobs of Rose, Silver and US, your broadcast team! The CPB also lost massive power at Aces High! How will they deal with it tonight?
Chuck Thompson: Who cares… Fuck ‘em! We have some amazing matches planned for tonight in sunny Cuba with a great crowd out here! I’ll be looking forward to seeing Bash after his teams embarrassing loss and James Champs return!
Steve White: I can’t wait for tonight Chuck lets start the show!
We pan to the ring where Patricia Downs is waiting with her mic to introduce the opening match.
Patricia Downs: This opening contest is set for one fall!
Mike Maddox’s theme hits! The fans boo him and toss garbage at him but he makes his way to the ring and waits for his opponent nervously.
Patricia Downs: Introducing first… Mike Maddox!
Mazzio’s theme hits and the fans go wild! Mazzio comes out to the stage as his pyro goes off. He rushes down to the ring and gets in, eyeing down a scared Mike Maddox as the bell goes to sound!
Patricia Downs: And his opponent… Mazzio!
DING DING DING!
The match begins. Maddox runs up to Mazzio and wildly swings at him! Mazzio dodges each swing with head tilts! Maddox almost trips over but Mazzio raises his fist and knocks Maddox out with an Iron Punch in just a few seconds! Mazzio goes to follow up but the ref stops him and ends the match!
DING DING DING!
Patricia Downs: Here is your winner… By knockout… Mazzio!
Steve White: Damn! One single punch and Maddox is done…
The fans go wild as Mazzio celebrates in the ring and we fade out to a commercial.
Unexpectedly… Silver Kazama’s music hits. Making his first appearance since he lost his job, he makes his way out with a mic and gets in the ring.
Silver Kazama: Sorry to come out here tonight… I know I’m not booked and I’m still on the injured list but after getting fired and treated like shit from Brandon Bash… I feel it only necessary that I come out here and hit everyone with some truths… Some news!
Steve White: Hmm… This is interesting! What news?
Silver Kazama: Brandon Bash… The man in charge… He doesn’t care about EHWF… In fact I discovered that Brandon Bash has certain plans… You may have seen that he cut broadcasting to many other countries… you may have seen that he upper merchandise prices by 75% and you may have seen him fire and insult anyone he wishes week in and week out…
The fans boo!
Silver Kazama: But even worse than all of this… Brandon Bash doesn’t even plan on keeping EHWF around much longer… That’s right, Bash is getting rid of EHWF slowly!
Steve White: BAH GAWD? WHAT!?
Bash as a Board Member has officially as of May 21st, syphoned almost 500 Million dollars from EHWF and put it directly into Bash Enterprises and other businesses. In fact, if my sources are correct… Brandon Bash plans to sell the rest of EHWF’s assets and EHWF itself, claiming bankruptcy… Bankruptcy he’s trying to put it in… So by October 2015… There will be no more EHWF…
Steve White: What? This is clearly bullshit!? How? How can this happen?
The fans wildly boo and begin to rage!
Silver Kazama: And to top it off… All of you who buy EHWF merch online or subscribe to the network or watch EHWF videos or visit the website… Brandon Bash has been selling all of your personal details! Good old CPB huh?
Steve White: No way? How could Bash get away with it!?
The fans are going apeshit! Suddenly Michael Rissi’s music hits but even that doesn’t calm the fans. Rissi comes out with a mic and gets in the ring.
Michael Rissi: I didn’t expect it to come out like this but yes… It’s all true. No this isn’t some bullshit. Bash pulled the wool over our eyes and the Board’s eyes and he did in fact sell off fans personal data and information, take money and details from people and has been trying to bankrupt EHWF.
The fans go wild with anger. The Cuban crowd begin tearing the stands apart as security tries to calm things down but can’t
Steve White: I can’t believe it, it’s real!? Get fucking Bash out here now!
Michael Rissi: At this rate there will be no more EHWF left after mid year but we’re trying to fix it!
The fans are pissed. No one can believe this as they call for Brandon’s head! The internet lights up with calls for Brandon Bash’s carcass.
Crowd Member: Brandon Bash! How dare you!
Crowd Member #2: Brandon Bash! You asshole! You're worse than Hitler! We should exterminate you!
Crowd Member #3: Yeah! Down with Bash! Down with CPB! Let's tear this place apart!
The fans begin to riot in the stands as security has a hard time calming them down. Rissi and Silver look around at all of the chaos going down.
Silver Kazama: You've done it now... First the roster wants Bash, then the Board now the fans!?
Rissi and Silver lean against the ropes while the fans lose it. All of a sudden they're interrupted by the flickering of the tron. It sparks into life and everyone watches on. A dark figure surrounded by shadows takes over the feed. As they approach the frame we see Brandon Bash stare menacingly into the camera with shadows behind him. Rissi and Silver turn around and look up.
Brandon Bash: Hmm Hehehe... Well what a few weeks these have been? What a night THIS has been! By now I'm sure all of you... Fans and Roster members alike want to kill me...
Crowd Member #3: Brandon Bash! Piece of shit!
Bash let's out another laugh.
Brandon Bash: So I'm thankful that we're in Cuba this week so we can play a little game. It's clear that I've reached the end of my path here and there may be no way to salvage anything... The anger and rage in the faces of the fans and superstars towards me is amusing but sickening at the same time so if anyone wants to come and get me... Come get me!
All of the fans cheer wildly while Silver and Rissi look on in confusion.
Steve White: What!? What is this? Brandon Bash admitting defeat?
Brandon Bash: But... There are many more aspects of this game I'm talking about. Right now the arena is going into complete lockdown... Roster Members, Production Crew, Fans, Arena Staff... Anyone who can get out in 3 minutes won't be forced to play the game!
Steve White: What!? Is he serious!? Should we go Chuck!? What is Brandon Bash talking about!?
The fans start to riot and swarm the exits creating utter mayhem. Rissi and Silver look around surprised while Bash laughs manically on the tron.
Brandon Bash: We're not in the United States anymore, we're in Cuba and it's a good thing that I go way back with Fidel and Raúl Castro! Whoever doesn't make it out will be trapped here and forced to play my game! No one will come for you! No police, no army, no diplomacy, no embassy from your home country is going to come get you out of this arena tonight...
Steve White: Is this guy legit right now!? Is he insane! We should get out of here Chuck, we got only a few minutes!
Chuck Thompson: I'm with you Steve! Come on Patricia, take my hand let's get out of here!
Brandon Bash: NO! Steve White... Chuck Thompson... Patricia Downs... You'll all stay! Since people think they can just fuck with me you'll be the ones who broadcast this massacre to the world!
Steve White: Dammit! We were so close...
The rioting and chaos intensifies as everyone scrambles to escape.
Brandon Bash: If I'm going down I'm going down with a bang! Those of you left, regardless of whether you're a wrestler or not, will be forced to play the game! You can either come and get me or you can come and join me and make the right choice by destroying those who try to take me down! That's right! Try your hand at taking Brandon Bash and the CPB down or make the decision and hunt down, dead or alive those who oppose me and who have tried to end me! I don't care who you are, everyone left in this arena is playing the game!
Rissi and Silver look shocked in the ring as do the remaining fans in the crowd. Rissi slides out of the ring and makes his way up the ramp as Silver looks around confused.
Steve White: That is Brandon Bash's 'game'!? Has he truly lost it or is this really his only way out!
More people scramble away. We see the stands empty and the arena trashed. Brandon Bash's evil laugh reigns over the chaos.
Brandon Bash: You people are innocent victims...
Silver slides out of the ring and stares up at the tron with anger in his face.
Brandon Bash: Think. You either come and kill me or you can side with the Corporate Power Billionaires and punish the 10 fools who rebel against me! If you people make the wrong decision the game will not end!
Crowd Member: Fuck you, Brandon Bash! You psycho! Let us out!
Bash goes onto finish the rules of the game as he announces the fools who have tried to oust him.
Brandon Bash: I’ll pay 1 million dollars for each one-star rating!
At the sound of 1 million dollars, the people, even the wrestlers left backstage stop and begin to listen.
Brandon Bash: First… The one-stars!
The tron changes feed to reveal the bounties set on the individuals Bash wishes to exterminate. With a million dollars worth each star, everyone stops and stares.
Crowd Member #2: 1 million dollars for them!? I'd never have to work again!
Brandon Bash: Next… The two-stars worth 2 million each!
Steve White: Is Bash serious right now?!
Chuck Thompson: This is truly his only way out?
The tron flickers back into the feed for the rest of the bounties.
Crowd Member #2: 2 million dollars each!? Michael Rissi's wife is worth 2 million! All we have to do is get her!
Crowd Member #3: Domenic Mazzio as well! 2 million dollars is worth it but we'd need an army to take him down!
Brandon Bash: And finally, the key figures of each group and the three-stars worth 3 million each!
Crowd Member #2: Three million dollars! Michael Rissi!
Crowd Member #3: The Queen of EHWF, Blaise! Her scalp is also worth three million! I'll never have to work another day in my life!
Steve White: What an ultimatum! What will these fans and superstars do?!
Chuck Thompson: Maybe a lot of them already left the arena Steve but none of the guys Bash put up for bounty are going to be easy to take down!
Pictures of the arena going into lockdown and Bash Security swarming the exits show on the tron before Bash himself reappears.
Brandon Bash: I just want to wish everyone remaining behind to play the game good luck! I know you'll make the right decision!!
Bash flashes an evil smile before the tron flickers off again. Silver looks around and sees that most of the stands are empty now. He looks back up at the stage and walks his way up the ramp.
Backstage we see Chris Dunn who has Ella Caan by the arm walk to a closing exit followed by Samantha Bloom and Ozias Ozias. Suddenly a security guard blocks their exit through a back door.
Security: Where the fuck are you going? Did you not hear Brandon Bash. We're in lockdown - turn around, go back and do your jobs.
Chris Dunn: We're leaving now. Out of our way.
Chris Dunn drops the security guard with a big right hand! The security guard tries to get up but Ozias punts the guard in the ribs! They open the door to the exit and make their way outside. Chris Dunn, Ella Caan, Bloom & Ozias look outside. Their faces drop as they see a crowd of rioting people locked from the arena.
Ozias: What... The fuck is going on here?
Chris Dunn: What IS Bash freaking up to?
The four competitors walk away from the arena as the crowds grow and grow. The Cuban night sky was setting in but the tension and electricity in the air was evident. There was something about tonight that would change everything...
We cut to the offices on the top floor of the building. Through the door at the end of the corridor, we pan through and see Brandon Bash sitting on the window ledge looking out at the rioting public outside the arena. Every other member of the Corporate Powers stands in the office looking over at him. Bash turns his head with a direct look of emotion on his face and cuts the silence.
Brandon Bash: Hmm... Now we're officially in deep. Failure tonight in Cuba is not an option, is that understood?
Steve White: Bash has backed himself into a corner here... What's this going to prove?!
Chuck Thompson: It's like a suicide mission, his only objective is revenge. The board, the superstars and now the fans have all turned their backs on Bash and the only thing he wants to do is get back at those who got him. This is madness though!
No one says anything until TQ sits up from a desk and turns away to the door. He smirks and begins to walk out.
TQ Smooth: I already know they haven't left the arena...
TQ stops at Luciano before exiting the room. He smiles and puts his hand on his old friends shoulder.
TQ Smooth: Be careful...
TQ leaves in pursuit of some alliance members while Brandon turns back to the rest of the CPB.
Brandon Bash: I don't have to outline this for you again. If we accomplish this we're all good. The rest of the fans in the arena and no doubt some superstars are already on the case of those we have to destroy, you people just have to ensure it happens no matter the co...
Nick Rissi interrupts Bash and the rest of the CPB turn their attention to him.
Nick Rissi: And how does broadcasting this to the world help us? How do keeping the cameras on help us? How do destroying these guys help us and how will that reverse the views of the EHWF Board who have already turfed you?
Brandon Bash: Shut your damn mouth! I promised you all that of we do this then we'll all be all right! This is one where you'll have to trust me!
Nick Rissi: So you'll forgive me if I don't trust you 100% right now because I can't see how murking some niggas and putting it on TV for the world to watch is going to restore The Board's faith in you...
Brandon Bash: You ungrateful cocksucking motherfucker! All The Board... All Rissi... Shit, all Scorpion cared about was entertainment! After tonight... After we accomplish this, the world will be entertained like never before! The fans, the Board and the world will see that!
Alexandria grabs William by the forearm and edges closer to the door with him. Brandon looks up at them with a smirk.
Alexandria Kendrick: Michael Rissi is in the building, not to mention his wife and Wilson and Rose. Silver Kazama too and on top of that Mazzio and Aubree's alliance with Blaise is looking to find Brandon as well... I already know whom we're going to target, the rest I'll leave up to you, Nick...
Brandon looks on confused. He goes to say something but Alexandria and William leave the room. Nick crosses his arms and leans up against the wall with a smirk on his face that infuriates Brandon.
Nick Rissi: So Michael Rissi is in the building. He came back after leaving forever because he knew no one else was going to be able to stop us and now we have an army on our hands... Still - the man who entertained the world the most was Michael Rissi and you're looking to surpass and bury that with this little game in front of the world... When it's put like that, I can dig it.
Nick also turns away and goes to exit the room.
Brandon Bash: Where are you going?
Nick Rissi: I'll go it alone from here, you guys focus on the rest, I'm going to take Michael Rissi out for good. I won't fail this time but even if I do by some chance, at least I'll slow him down and you've put 3 mill on his head so there's no way he'll have any influence in this fight.
Brandon Bash: Don't forget to take a cameraman with you... That's the whole point remember.
Nick leaves the room but Van Jam and Megasho step up and plead with Brandon Bash.
Megasho: Wait! He's leaving? TQ left as well!
Van Jam: The two top executives of the CPB are going it alone! Well... What are we supposed to do now?
Brandon Bash: Simple... You do your job. This is one instance where our numbers game won't have influence. You'll have to all go focus on someone before they get here but don't worry. You gave angry superstars and ugly, money driven, scared fans and security to back each and everyone of you up. As we slowly eliminate each one of these fools we'll come together as a team and overwhelm the last of them. Fight until your death because failure in this situation will be worse than your own demise.
Bash turns to Smith and Luciano and nods.
Luciano Capasso: No problem... but that messed up cokehead loser Scott Wilson is in the building and spoiling for a fight. Let me get to work.
Capasso turns and grabs his belongings from the table then exits the room with a determined look on his face.
Katerina Millani: You forgot to factor in other superstars and divas not on your list.
Brandon Bash: No... I didn't, I just know that they're not the ones with the capability to stop me nor will they join the coalition out there that does have those capabilities. Who knows, some of them might even join us.
Katerina Millani: That's a nice thought but I doubt it.
Katerina turns towards the doorway as Brandon leans forward before she can leave.
Brandon Bash: Where are you going? I want you to stay here.
Megasho: I'll stay here.
Brandon Bash: No... You go and fight. It's what you're best at.
Katerina still decides to leave the room.
Katerina Millani: And where exactly is the fun in staying here with you, huh?
Katerina leaves and so does Megasho. Smith looks out at the surveillance monitors at the side of the room, watching as fans scramble through the arena and superstars roam the halls. He looks up and sees Brandon Bash pull out his iPhone and start making a call as we fade out.
In the halls on the second floor of the arena we see Mazzio and Aubree walk up with haste, meeting Blaise at the end of the path.
Blaise: He's not serious is he? Has Bash finally lost it?
Aubree Celeste: This isn't Mayhem anymore. This is some sick creation that Brandon Bash has cooked up because he knows that he's lost control over EHWF and the Board are going to come hunt him down.
Mazzio senses the hidden surveillance cameras around them and the camera and sound men hidden around the corner.
Mazzio: Eventually someone is going to come for us to try and take us down for Bash. Whether it's other wrestlers, fans or production crew - Brandon has put a combined 6 million on our heads so someone will come. They already know where we are.
Blaise: Well where's Wilson?
Mazzio: I have no idea where he went. It's not like him to stay in one place for more than 5 seconds anyway.
Blaise: Damn him, he better not have ditched out on us somehow. Anyway, you two go ahead, I have some business to take of and I'll meet up with you two later.
Mazzio: You're going to go it alone?
Blaise nods as she walks past Mazzio and Aubree down the hall.
Blaise: I just have some things I need to tie up while we have the opportunity. If it's come down to this I don't want us to lose. I promise after we're done doing what we have to do we'll meet back up, hopefully with Wilson as well.
Aubree Celeste: Well make sure that you're careful. Bash doesn't even have to dirty his hands for this one. We might have hundreds of people waiting to take us down out there.
Blaise smiles then turns to the door out of the hallway.
Blaise: Don't worry, I'll be careful. We'll try to meet back up in an hour somewhere. Stay safe.
Blaise leaves down the hall. Aubree looks on and grabs onto Mazzio's arm as the two walk down the opposite end of the hall.
Steve White: Well ladies and gentlemen this has been a hectic night. Perhaps one of the most hectic nights we've seen on Mayhem ever!
Chuck Thompson: Steve, I have never seen shit like this before. It's empty out here. Bash has lost his mind, he's created angry mobs of staff, fans and superstars to hunt down his enemies on live TV and we're being forced to call it all against our will!
Steve White: Aren't you at least happy we got our jobs back!
Chuck Thompson: I'm scared and I want to go home!
Steve White: Same here but I can inform everyone watching that the arena is in full lock down. About 80% of fans in attendance made it out. It's unknown how many wrestlers or staff still remain in the arena. Although rioting is going on outside, Bash Enterprises Security and Cuban Military Forces are cutting any access to the arena from the outside!
We cut to backstage in the parking garage where we see Scott Wilson sneaking around. All of the roller doors are shut and Wilson can't find any exit. He hears some voices so he ducks down behind a Volvo.
Steve White: Hmm... What's this? Scott Wilson?
A gang of fans with weapons walk past looking for their bounties but Wilson is able to stay quiet enough to evade them. He gets up and walks past the doors from the parking garage to some production trucks parked outside the area. He looks around but sees no one. He takes a few steps towards arena equipment and production hardware but still there's no one. Rings, steel cages, ring ropes and steel steps are all strewn across the area.
Scott Wilson: There's gotta be some way to get in this fuckin' truck.
Wilson rumages through sone production boxes and ring ropes and pads but can't find anything. He turns around to where more arena stuff is but his attention is suddenly caught.
*PING!*
The elevator doors at the side open and Wilson looks up. His eyes widden suddenly as he takes a few steps back.
Chuck Thompson: Is that!?...
Luciano Capasso steps out of the elevator, eyes locked on Wilson as he tosses his bandana aside. Capasso removes his gloves, revealing golden brass knuckles on each hand as he clenches his fists!
Luciano Capasso: Surprise motherfucker...
We cut to the foyer of the arena where there are groups of rioting fans trashing the place!
Fan #1: Lets find these guys and hunt them down for Brandon Bash and collect our money!
Fan #2: Well we don't really have a choice now do we?! Brandon Bash won't let us out and if we don't take them out, Bash and his guards will come for us!
Fan #1: Just another reason to find these assholes and fuck them up! Come on, this is Cuba, we can't get in trouble for shit!
In the corner of the balcony above the foyer we see Rose ducked down watching this all unfold. She shakes her head with a worried look on her face and backs off, back through the door.
Rose: I hope Blaise, Wilson - Aubree and Mazzio stayed to finally finish this. I've been involved in some shit in my time but this is just unbelievable.
Rose turns a corner and just happens to bump into a Bash Enterprises Security member. The guard stops and his eyes widen realizing it's Rose but she quickly boots him in the groin and smacks his head off of the wall! Rose herself is surprised at her quick thinking but she quickly looks around and makes haste up the stairs!
Steve White: Bah Gawd! Rose is still in the house and it looks like she's going to get the CPB before they get her!
Chuck Thompson: Where's she headed?!
Two more Bashtroopers come around the corner to find the beaten security guard. They quickly get down and start to help him, bringing him back to consciousness.
Security #1: W... W-What happened here? Who did this to you!?
Security #2: I... I-It w... was R-Rose... She just l-left upstairs I think...
The other Bashtrooper goes to give chase but the main one stops him and pulls out his phone.
Security #1: Hello... Yeah, Alexandria, Rose just made a break for it. Looks like she headed to the 5th floor on the soccer side of the arena...
Chuck Thompson: They're onto her!
Security #1: OK...
The Bashtrooper hangs up and puts his phone away as they help the other one up.
Security #1: We stay here and guard this opening. Rose is already being hunted down as we speak...
Backstage somewhere in the higher levels of the arena we see Silver Kazama walking the halls, moving as quickly as he can to the top of the arena. As we pan and catch up to him we see he has his iPhone close to his lips.
Silver Kazama: Just make sure that you watch your back and try and calm things down there. I'm going to get to Bash and finally have this showdown I've been waiting so long for. Any problems, just call me.
Rose (Voice): I got it. Be careful up there...
Silver continues along the hall towards the elevator but stops as some muffling is heard on the other end of the phone.
Silver Kazama: Rose?...
.......
Rose (Voice): Hey... I'm gonna call you back...
The line disconnects and Silver looks down at his phone for a moment, shaking his head and sliding it back into his pocket. He continues along the path until the voices of two rowdy fans are heard behind him! Silver stops and turns around.
Fan #1: Hey! Silver Kazama!? How you feelin' fool? Where's our money esse?!
Fan #2: You got 3 milli on yo ass boy. Why don't you come over here and let us get paid?!
Steve White: And here's some fans looking to collect that bounty!
As the fans advance on Silver, the former world champion shakes his head and smiles.
Silver Kazama: I'm afraid I can't do that guys...
One fan lunges at Silver but Silver sidesteps him and elbows him in the side of the head! The other takes advantage and grabs Silver from behind! The fan gets some shots in but Silver shakes him off! Silver goes to attack but the other fan gets up and blasts Silver in the back of the head with a dirty punch! Both men try to subdue him but Silver elbows one away then hits the other with a right hand! The other goes to get up but Silver boots him in the knee and he goes down screaming! The last standing fan lunges at Silver again and they tie up!
Steve White: If Silver has to deal with this, every step to Bash then he'll never make it! He's worth three million now Chuck! If he weren't fighting for my job I'd go and collect that damn bounty myself!
Silver with a quick tilt, dodges a swing from the fan then jabs him in the face! The fan responds with an uppercut to Silver's chin but Silver quickly sidekicks the fan in the side of the head, knocking him out! Silver looks down at the two men as he catches his breath.
Chuck Thompson: Silver not taking any guff from these fans trying to collect that bounty!
Silver brushes past and makes hast down the path now, getting to the end of the hall and closer to the elevator. He comes into a wider area in the upper foyer and goes to push the lift button until two Bashtroopers tackle him to the ground from around the corner! They wrestle with Silver on the ground as a third Bashtrooper joins in and they subdue him!
Chuck Thompson: Shit! Bash's guys were waiting for Silver! They got him locked down!
They try to restrain him with zipties but Silver starts thrashing around as they grab his arms. Silver stands up and elbows one on the face then headbutts the other! The one behind him pins his arms back while another swings but Silver jumps up and kicks him in the face! The trooper frees Silver and swings but Silver ducks it and kicks him square in the chest! The third Bashtrooper quickly takes advantage of the chaos and tackles Silver to the ground from the side! The other two jump on Silver as well as he kicks and thrashes!
Silver Kazama: No... NO! Get the fuck off of me!
The Bashtroopers still can't hold him down as Silver gets to his feet! They grab his arms and his head and put him on his knees! He continues to thrash but suddenly comes to an instant stop as a pair of heavy duty boots are seen in the frame!
Steve White: Wait it's..!
Silver looks up and the Bashtroopers all stop, still holding Silver down. As we zoom out we see a smiling Eric Smith standing across from them. Silver doesn't fight back anymore and instead looks down at the ground.
Silver Kazama: Eric...
Smith, with a fiendish grin on his face gestures for them to stand Silver up and they do.
Eric Smith: Let go of him for a second...
The troopers let go as Silver shoves them off of him. They shove back and Silver finds himself surrounded by the four men, finally coming face to face with Eric Smith.
Eric Smith: You three... I heard there was a disturbance two floors down. That's two close for comfort. I want you guys to go and give TQ's guys some back up down there. I'll take care of Silver here and bring him in to Brandon.
Security: But sir!
Eric Smith: But nothing... Bash made me head of security for a reason didn't he? I know what I'm doing so don't question me. Go help TQ's guys and I'll neutralize Silver here...
The troopers look around but agree in the end and nod, leaving quickly up the hall while Silver and Eric never take their eyes off of each other. Eric takes another step forward.
Silver Kazama: So... What was that about huh? Sending Brandon's little minions away like that?
Eric Smith responds with a massive right hand to Silver's face! Silver hits the ground, his nose instantly gushing with blood as he didn't expect it at all! Silver rolls away as Eric comes close.
Eric Smith: I've been waiting for this for so long now and I'll be DAMNED if I'm gonna share it with anyone else!
Eric runs over and goes to stomp Silver but Silver rolls away and springs to his feet! Smith is on him though and fires some lefts and rights, which Silver quickly blocks! Silver shoots a high kick but Smith blocks it with his forearm! Both men execute quick jabs and strikes but they both block and dodge each others moves as they move back!
Steve White: Eric Smith and Silver Kazama having a grudge fight in the executive foyer! Smith was sent to destroy Silver but Silver is on a mission and he's fighting back by gawd!
Silver Kazama: Come on Eric! I expect more than that! You haven't gone soft after all this time have you?
Eric Smith: I haven't even started to warm up yet fool!
Eric let's out a yell of aggression! Silver is able to block a strike but Eric Smith hits Silver with two big right hands to the head! Silver hits Eric in the jaw with a quick jab but much to Silver's surprise it has no effect and Eric instantly comes back with a massive haymaker to the face, dropping Silver to the floor as he begins to bleed even worse.
Eric Smith: Get up!
Backstage in the lower levels of the arena Mazzio has already started fighting Bash and TQ security and fans looking to collect the bounty!
Fan #1: Mazzio! Just let us catch you guys! Three million dollars is a lot of money!
Mazzio steps in front of Aubree and takes out a mob of fans with some big swings and wide punches! He turns around and takes out some more coming from behind!
Steve White: Mazzio and Aubree are on the arena floor and they look surrounded!
Fan #2: Just die already!
Mazzio turns around and takes out another fan while Aubree hits one with a swift kick! The remaining couple of fans back off as security starts to group!
Security: Mazzio! Aubree! Freeze!
The guard shoots his tazer gun at Mazzio but Mazzio dodges the prongs and takes him and a few other TQ Security officers out by wildly ramming into them! The last couple remaining guards start to bash Mazzio in the back with their batons but Mazzio is able to shake them off and take them down! Aubree catches up as the two competitors reach the stairs.
Aubree Celeste: We have to hurry up before more of them come. We haven't got that much time left!
Mazzio and Aubree dash up stairs and take the first door they come to, opening up to a wide 'performers only' backstage hall which is now trashed and deserted. They come into the space and make their way to the center of the area, spotting the elevator at the end of the room.
Aubree Celeste: All right. Let's follow Blaise up to the top I gue...
Mazzio suddenly comes to a stop. Aubree looks behind her as a shadow rapidly moves around behind them! Mazzio quickly puts his forearm up as Katerina Millani flies out of nowhere at amazing speed and drives a high knee into Mazzio's arm! Mazzio winces and slides a little as Aubree stances! Katerina is suspended in mid-air for a moment before losing her momentum and gliding down back on her feet in front of Mazzio and Aubree!
Steve White: Bah Gawd! Katerina Millani! Nick Rissi's chief of security is here to yield Mazzio and Aubree! Did you see that high knee Chuck!? Even Mazzio looked surprised at that force!
Chuck Thompson: Daymn! She's looking good Steve! Katerina and Aubree in the same room together, now there's an image I like!
Katerina tilts her head up and stabilises herself as she flashes a fiendish smile at the couple.
Katerina Millani: Ha... I never thought you two would be the first ones I ran into...
They all stand in silence for a moment as Aubree's eyes tilt towards the elevator door behind Katerina.
Katerina Millani: I wouldn't bother trying to get the lift to the top floor. Brandon has already had the elevators programed to only be able to reach a certain floor. He's ten steps ahead of all of you, but that's all right, you won't have to worry about Brandon Bash anyway seeing as I'm going to finish you off right here...
Mazzio: What'd you say?
Aubree puts her hand on Mazzio's shoulder and calms him. She nods and steps in front of Mazzio as Katerina looks on in anticipation.
Aubree Celeste: Babe... Don't worry about her. You go on ahead and take out the rest. I'll stay here and show this bitch what's up...
Mazzio: But...
Aubree Celeste: It's fine hun. They still have two executives out there and an army of guards. You're the only one that can beat them. I'll keep her busy here and kick her ass then I'll come and find you, I promise...
Mazzio looks apprehensive of Aubree's decision but he sees she's defiant and nods, backing off towards the exit.
Mazzio: Be careful, Aubree. I'm serious.
Aubree Celeste: The same goes for you... Now get going, I'll see you soon enough.
Mazzio smiles and nods as he quickly dashes out of the room. Aubree looks back at a grinning Katerina across from her in the wide open space.
Katerina Millani: You're just going to let him run off like that? With all those bad people and the CPB out there?
Aubree Celeste: Hmm. You won't get in my head. He's strong. He can handle your little game out there.
Katerina Millani: Heh. I agree... He's quite the man isn't he? I honestly don't think I could defeat him. Maybe after I set you up in hospital for the rest of the year I'll give him a call... Because a real man needs a real woman right?
Aubree Celeste: ...See now you just messed up.
Aubree rushes off at top speed, firing a huge kick but she stares at Katerina with shock as she's able to block it with her knee. Aubree can't believe her speed was countered and she quickly springs back then fires a few more kicks! Katerina dodges a couple and comes back with her own but Aubree and Katerina's legs clash and they cancel each other out! Katerina is able to surprise Aubree with a quick jab to the face then side kicks her in the ribs and blasts her back with an uppercut!
Steve White: Bah Gawd! These two are really going at it now! Katerina just beat up Aubree but Aubree is determined to win this skirmish!!
Chuck Thompson: I don't even give a shit if I lose my job Steve. I'm just happy I'm getting to see these fine ass ladies in a backstage brawl!
Aubree springs up! Katerina puts her fists up and swings but Aubree dodges them and tries to roundhouse her but Katerina blocks the kick with her knee again! Aubree trades kicks while Katerina goes in with knees yet both of then cancel each other out until Katerina high kicks Aubree in the chest! Aubree falls back and looks like she's about to fall to the ground but she catches herself and hits a smiling Katerina unexpectedly with a right hand to the jaw! Katerina stumbles and quickly goes for a high knee but Aubree blocks it with a kick! Aubree runs up and jumps off a production crate then off the corner of a wall to fly down and drive a boot into Katerina who crosses her arms and blocks it! Katerina gasps as the kick sends her sliding back and the force is felt on her arms. She shakes her forearms then slides another knee towards Aubree who barely blocks it with her boot!
Katerina Millani: These are the only skills you've got? And here I was thinking that you'd be half a challenge tonight...
Aubree Celeste: You're not looking too flash yourself. Some chief of security you are.
Katerina Millani: Stop talking little girl and actually lay a glove on me!
Katerina and Aubree both go for roundhouse kicks but both of their extended legs meet and clash inches away from their head's, cancelling each other out again! Aubree looks like she's about to fall but starts spinning around on the spot. Katerina looks nervous for a second as she tries to maintain her balance but as she gets her leg down, Aubree picks up huge momentum and dives off, hitting a spinning kick right into Katerina's chest, sending the CPB member flying into some pallets and production equipment then against the brick wall!
Chuck Thompson: Shit! What a kick from Aubree! The tide turned quick and this one is over!
Katerina is buried in the debris. Aubree puts her leg down and catches her breath but her eyes pick up as the broken pallets and equipment shifts and a seemingly unscathed Katerina gets up and walks back into the center of the room with an unimpressed look on her face.
Chuck Thompson: Wait... What?!
Katerina looks up at Aubree and dusts herself off.
Aubree Celeste: Uh Hmm... So she's made of metal or something?
Back on the very top floor, Brandon Bash has fashioned the offices into a makeshift war room. His staff and Bashtroopers sit all in the center, strategizing and watching things unfold on surveillance monitors. Bash sits alone in his private office with his flask as he watches from the glass.
Head Security: Mr. Bash... Sorry to bother you sir. I need to give you an update. Outside the arena is sealed by Cuban police but there is rioting and US, UK and Australian representatives from their respective embassies are trying to gain access as we thought they would. We have about another hour and a half that we can hold up.
Brandon Bash: Hmm... That's all? I think the world would love continuing to watch this game and to watch all of these pathetic fools get hunted down!
Head Security: Eric Smith is currently beating the shit out of Silver a few floors down and Nick Rissi has made his way to the GM office where we believe Michael Rissi is held up. Blaise however was last seen at the stairs at the production entry floor. We've lost track of her now...
Brandon clenches his fist and takes a swig from his flask.
Brandon Bash: Van!
Van Jam enters the office.
Van Jam: Yo!
Brandon Bash: Go down there and slow Blaise down and do it in front of a camera for shit sake!
Van Jam: Word up. You got it chief!
Van Jam leaves the office but the head of Bash's security looks on confused as he questions Bash.
Head Security: Sir... How is this going to help us? How is this going to help you and your position on the board. I mean, this was a wrestling show an hour ago and now the whole world is watching this. Sir I thi...
Brandon Bash: How is this going to help me? How is it going to secure my position in EHWF? It's not... There's a 99% chance that the board are coming after me right now and are in preparations to end my directors contract as we speak... But I already prepared for that tonight. You can't end what doesn't exist anymore...
Head Security: I'm still confused...
Brandon Bash: If I signed over my status as a board member before any of this to someone I trust then what could they do to me? Nothing that's what... I fired these peoples heroes, ended careers and brutally injured and destroyed people. I went to far, I got rid of people that looked at us wrong and I used EHWF's money and these fans money for my own gain! I used it as my own funds and started trading chunks of this shithole off! Of course everyone including the board will come for me but after this! After the world sees all of this, there will be plenty of controversy and money for everyone and then eventually NO more EHWF!
Head Security: S-So...
Brandon Bash: They shouldn't act so high and mighty! These board members do the same thing. Mine EHWF dry of the fans and the company’s money just to fund their own businesses and projects! So what of I wanted it all for myself and so what if these people got hurt in the process!
Bash gets up and grabs his Head of Security around the collar and shakes him around a bit.
Brandon Bash: You just make sure that the Bash Enterprises chopper in La Paz is gassed up and ready to pick me up in an hour! Until then get your ass down stairs and get security and cameras down to where TQ is supposedly intercepting Mazzio now!
Bash shoves him away and he does as Bash demands. Bash turns back to his monitor and watches the developments live on Mayhem.
We pan across into the next scene, the setting is a wide open very dark room. The lights are off and the only source of vision comes from the lights outside that can be seen from the massive window that overlooks the city. Even with all the life outside the room is still barely visible as we pan across the eerie area. Suddenly we're provided another source of illumination as flickers from a computer screen at a desk can be seen. Upon closer inspection as the frame zooms in, we see Michael Rissi watching back events of the night online, alone at his desk.
Brandon Bash (VOICE): If I'm going down I'm going down with a bang! Those of you left, regardless of whether you're a wrestler or not, will be forced to play the game! You can either come and get me or you can come and join me and make the right choice by destroying those who try to take me down! That's right! Try your hand at taking Brandon Bash and the CPB down or make the decision and hunt down, dead or alive those who oppose me and who have tried to end me! I don't care who you are, everyone left in this arena is playing the game!
The video begins to buffer a little as Michael studies the recap. Suddenly looks up through the darkness, sensing something. In an instant his eyes grow wide and he slams the laptop shut!
?: They gave an insignificant welp like you the EHWF!? I still can't believe it y'know...
Michael gets zero chance to react as an explosion of smoke comes from the voice's direction and engulfs Michael. The shockwave after shakes the room!
Meanwhile downstairs we come to find Joanna Rissi wildly running up a flight of stairs as Bash has disabled the elevators this high up! Joanna smacks into a wall but pushes herself off and continues to climb the stairs! She's suddenly stopped by the huge shockwave's force and looks up with a desperate expression.
Joanna Rissi: Michael... Please...
Joanna doesn't get a second to react as she quickly notices something in the corner of her eye! Alexandria Kendrick stands on the stairs railing and launches herself at Joanna, firing a quick kick but Joanna is able to duck it! Alexandria fires a sidekick from an impossible angle when she lands and Joanna is barely able to block it with her forearm!
Alexandria Kendrick: Well now! Look who it is!
This time Alexandria lands a kick straight into Joanna's chest then kicks her again sending her up the stairs! Joanna gets up and Alexandria goes for a knee but Joanna blocks it and punches Alexandria across the face! Alexandria slaps Joanna to the ground as the reach the next floor! Alexandria picks Joanna up by her hair and rams her through the big double doors, busting them open!
Chuck Thompson: Oh shit Steve! No respect for anyone! Everyone really is a target tonight! Bash finally did lose it!
Steve White: Bah Gawd! What an Earth is this now!!
They slam into Michael Rissi's office! Joanna hits the floor and Alexandria stomps her in the back keeping her on the ground as Michael Rissi looks on desperately but none other than Nick Rissi stands in his way.
Michael Rissi: Joanna!
Nick Rissi with a fiendish grin on his face edges back towards Alexandria and Joanna, standing between them and Michael.
Nick Rissi: Alexandria, you've done enough. This ones mind. Give her to me.
Alexandria raises her eyebrows.
Alexandria Kendrick: And since when do I take direct orders from you?!
Nick doesn't look impressed as Alexandria tilts her head at him, her boot still planted on Joanna's back. Alexandria's eyes widen suddenly while Nick Rissi looks around as a presence rushes by them at a great speed! Michael dashes past Nick and towards Alexandria in an instant and with pure rage on his face he grabs Alexandria by the top of her head with his right hand!
Alexandria Kendrick: Ah!
Alexandria let's out a gasp as Nick and Joanna turn in shock! Michael suddenly comes to a halt and holds his injured neck, aggravated from his skirmish with Nick just before. It crosses Alexandria's mind to take advantage but Michael looks back up and growls.
Alexandria Kendrick: Wait!
Michael runs her backwards; his hand still firmly grasped around her head then rams her hard into the wall by the doorway! Alexandria hits it hard and let's out a cry as she slumps down, holding her back. Nick dashes over and fires an Angel Strike! Michael gets a forearm up and is barely able to block it! The strike takes it's toll on Michael as he falls back and grabs the door for support!
Joanna Rissi: Michael!
Nick lunges at Michael and hits him with a few jabs! Michael ducks one and backhands Nick! They both rush punches at each other but are both able to block the attempts until Michael hits Nick square in the face! Nick edges back into the center of the room and slightly closer to the massive window over looking the town! Nick swings at Michael but Michael ducks it and knees Nick in the gut! Nick elbows Michael in the face then grabs him by the collar and swings him across the room! Michael gets a jab in but his next swing is blocked and Nick headbutts him! Michael gasps, holding his neck as Nick sidekicks him in the midsection but as Nick tries to follow up with a right hand but Michael blocks it and punches him in the face! Nick stumbles backwards and Michael steps forward. A smile grows on Nick's face as Michael uppercuts him in the chest!
Nick Rissi: Ahhh!
Nick withstands the blow with his Tekkai maneuver and grins once again! He quickly uses the time to wrap both his hands around Michael's neck! Michael winces in pain but Nick swings him around and starts running him backwards!
Joanna Rissi: NO!
Alexandria Kendrick: Hold up!
Michael's face fills with shock but he can't slow them down as Nick shoves Michael back then throws him into the massive window! Joanna dashes for them with tears in her eyes but she stumbles in her desperation as Michael collides with the glass!
Nick Rissi: This place... shall become your grave!
Chuck Thompson: Oh shit! NO! NO WAY!
Steve White: Bah Gawd! STOP!!
Nick pushes himself away as Michael Rissi plummets into the glass! The illumination of the nightlife and even the rioting outside the arena casts over all of them as Michael begins to break through the glass! The glass all starts to slowly crack as Michael hits it, head raised and arms sprawled out to each side. Suddenly the screams and the pleas just fall in the moment, as Michael doesn't fully break through to the outside! The cracks form all around Michael as the lights from outside, glow within them. Everyone just stops then without warning the glass all shatters! First from the top then working it's way down!
Steve White: NO! Get the fuck out of there! SOMEONE STOP THIS!!
Nick backs off as the glass falls in pieces inside the room and outside to the ground bellow! Nick notices Joanna crying but there are no more screams. He looks back towards the shine from outside and sees Michael Rissi still standing there! Michael stands directly where Nick threw him, almost imprinted yet there is no glass backing him anymore... Michael lowers his head and looks at Nick while Joanna and Alexandria just stare on... Nick, with a nervous and shocked look, stares back up towards Michael...
Michael Rissi: I'll teach you fear...
Back down in the storage depot/parking garage area; Luciano Capasso slowly struts out of the elevator space and towards Wilson. Wilson looks at the golden brass knuckles in each of Luciano's hands and backs off into the loading area.
Scott Wilson: Luci... Listen bro I'm glad you're here, I really am. I want to talk to you.
Luciano Capasso: I want to talk to you too, Scott.
Scott Wilson: Really? Well that's good to hear, we should use our words more oft...
Luciano punches Scott Wilson square in the face with a right jab! Wilson falls against an unassembled ring and quickly picks himself up, clinging onto a steel cage wall for balance. Luciano lunges at Wilson again but Wilson moves and Luciano punches the cage wall! Luciano turns around and Wilson slides a kick to the side of Luciano's head! Luciano falls backwards and lands on a production crate.
Scott Wilson: You wanna fight Motherfucker then let's fight!
Luciano Capasso: You always were a wormy cocksucker Scott. It'll be a great pleasure to destroy you here in front of the world!
They both lock up! They wrestle for a moment but Luciano overpowers Wilson and rams him into a wall! Luciano snarls and ruthlessly hurls Wilson into some spare steel steps! Wilson gets up and blocks a brass knux clad right hand but Luciano headbutts Wilson and Wilson falls on the ground in the center of the room!
Scott Wilson: Shit...
Luciano Capasso: Pathetic... Where do you think you're going you peasant?
Luciano walks over to some kind of controller box and hits a button or two. Suddenly from the roof lowers a spare steel cage from its mechanism that was to be used in after show matches and house shows. It lowers from the production truck and Wilson goes to spring up but Luciano boots him down!
Steve White: Damn... Now what!? Get out of there Wilson!
Scott shoves Luciano's boot off his chest and springs up! He makes a break for it but Luciano dives and grabs him around the waist as the cage lowers! Wilson turns and elbows Luciano in the face and breaks free! Wilson makes a mad dash but he hits the cage as it too low for him to escape! The cage hits the ground and encases Wilson and Luciano inside. Wilson looks over at the door but it's padlocked.
Steve White: Wilson is trapped in that steel cage with Luciano and there's no way out!
Luciano Capasso: It looks like you're in a bit of a bind now Wilson...
Wilson's face twitches with nerves as he stands for a fight. Both men do nothing and just look at each other for a moment before Luciano lunges at Wilson! Luciano swings lefts and rights but Wilson dodges them! Wilson swings some quick jabs of his own but Luciano blocks them! Both men come at each other again with boxing combos but they do a good job of cancelling each other out! Wilson raises a knee but Luciano blocks it and punches Wilson in the face then sends Wilson into the cage with a right hand to the gut! Wilson turns over on the steel, coughing and hurt, the brass knuckles taking a bigger toll!
Chuck Thompson: Wilson is being brutalized by Luciano's massive punches and there's nowhere to run! Wilson must fight!
Steve White: Luciano's brass knux must double the damage of those huge shots! This is not good!
Wilson gets up and puts his hands up. Luciano swings some blows but Wilson ducks them! Wilson comes back with his own but Luciano blocks it! Luciano grabs Wilson and tosses him into the cage! Wilson yells in pain! Luciano swings a right hand but Wilson ducks it and Luciano hits the cage! Wilson turns around and quickly jabs Luciano in the face! Wilson jumps up for a Wilson Kick but Luciano swings a Capasso Punch! Wilson's boot meets Luciano's fist and the boot buckle scrapes off of the brass knuckle! Sparks fly everywhere and Wilson lands on his feet! Luciano looks pisses off as he lunges at Wilson but this time Wilson is quick enough the swing a kick right into Luciano's gut!
Luciano Capasso: You can't fucking defeat me! I have the hardest punches in the world, the greatest right hands and left jabs! One more hit and you're fucking gone pal!
Wilson bounces off of the cage, narrowly missing a right hand from Luciano! A running Wilson drives a knee into Luciano's stomach then throws him into the cage! Luciano springs back up but Wilson dropkicks him down to the concrete! Wilson is hurt, bleeding and exhausted. He watches Luciano on the floor but amazingly Luciano just gets back up!
Scott Wilson: Fuck! Why won't you stay the fuck down!? Damn...
Instantly coming into the next scene we see a group of Bashtroopers sent flying through the air! As we pan down we see Mazzio running through the halls of arena floor hallway. A group of TQ Smooth's guards come at Mazzio from the left but Mazzio rams into them, sending them flying! Bashtroopers fire their taser guns but Mazzio tilts off and dodges the prongs then demolishes the other group of guards! He makes good distance before Megasho appears in front of him! Mazzio speeds up and goes to take Megasho out as well but TQ Smooth leaps into the fray!
Chuck Thompson: Mazzio was mauling these guys just now but not only has Megasho stopped Mazzio but so has one of the executives, TQ Smooth!
Steve White: Bah Gawd this is the worst position Mazzio could be in!!
Mazzio stops as TQ Smooth, Megasho and a security head stand in his way.
Head Security: All right... This has gone on long enough. Mazzio, come with us and you won't get hurt.
Mazzio backs off. TQ suddenly braces for a fight as Mazzio leaps in front of them! Mazzio holds his hand up and lines them up, firing three extremely fast consecutive punches! Megasho, TQ and the security head are knocked back into the wall! TQ gets up and shakes it off as do the other two.
Steve White: Damn those were some fast punches!! Has Mazzio got it in him to take on both Megasho and TQ plus this damn army of guards?
TQ Smooth: That's it... Now you're gonna squeal for real...
Mazzio rushes at them again! TQ's eyes widen as he pleads with Megasho!
TQ Smooth: Do it!
Megasho gets up and slowly raises his huge leg! Mazzio can't stop his rush of speed and can't get around the huge girth of Megasho's leg! Megasho boots Mazzio in the face with an awesome kick! Mazzio flies across the room and into a bunch of boxes!
Steve White: Damn! That kick - I didn't know Megasho could get his leg that high!?
The boxes and debris go flying as Mazzio tosses them aside and gets up. Megasho laughs along with TQ Smooth.
Megasho: These are the greatest kicks in the world! My kicks are so damn big and destructive that nothing, not even you could stop them!
Megasho takes off again! Mazzio looks nervous as Megasho lifts his leg and goes for another one but Mazzio is able to barely dive out of the way! Megasho destroys the wall behind them then turns back to Mazzio! Mazzio springs off again but TQ gets in his way! Mazzio easily swats TQ away but it gives Megasho an opportunity to hit Mazzio with another massive boot! Mazzio goes flying!
Chuck Thompson: Damn... Mazzio's looking outclassed now! He can't get a word in especially now with Megasho's kicks!
Megasho lunges at Mazzio as he's getting up. He goes for yet another one of those kicks but this time Mazzio is barely able to avoid it!
TQ Smooth: Ha! Can't you see that you're not going to win this time!? Megasho has you covered and swarm of security is headed this way! And even if you are able to fight everyone off still, it looks like Luciano and Katerina are in the area and after they finish destroying your little friends they come for you and help Megasho. There's no way you can win.
Mazzio: You're delusional...
TQ Smooth: No... I'm leaving. You can't admit when you're done. I'm needed much more in other areas so I'll just let you waste all your time fighting here until everyone comes to finish you off... Farewell old foe!
TQ makes a break to the lift and gets inside as Mazzio turns to stop him!
Mazzio: TQ! Wait!
Mazzio almost makes it before the elevator doors close but Megasho from the side, takes advantage and charges Mazzio with another massive boot to the skull! Mazzio plummets into the wall and TQ takes his leave.
Chuck Thompson: Oh shit!
Megasho stands over a downed Mazzio in the debris of the wall.
Megasho: The greatest kicks in the world - BAY BAY!
Back in the cage Luciano dishes out another big punch to Wilson's face! Wilson hits the cage and blood drips from Luciano's brass knuckles. Wilson is bruised and beaten and clings onto the cage door but there is no way out! Wilson coughs up some blood and falls to his knees.
Scott Wilson: Ugh... Damn it...
Luciano Capasso: Dead are we?
Wilson gets to his feet barely as Luciano laughs at him.
Luciano Capasso: Don't you understand that these are the strongest punches in the world? One more hit from me and you're not just hurt, you're out for good!
Scott Wilson: Heh... So strong but a bitch ass punk like you still needs to use brass knux and still can't get the job done?
Wilson grasps onto the door as Luciano's face sours. He grows enraged and lunges at Wilson throwing a mean right but Wilson rolls out of the way at the last moment! Luciano punches the cage door and bends it! He turns around only for Wilson to Wilson kick him into the door! Wilson runs up and rams Luciano at full pace into the door as the chain snaps and it blasts open off of it's hinges!
Chuck Thompson: They're out! I repeat they made it out! Wilson put Luciano through the door!
Steve White: I thought Wilson was a goner for sure!
Luciano Capasso: But... I... Am the STRONGEST!
Luciano rolls up to his feet, raging but he can't see Wilson. He hears the rustling of chains and turns but Wilson comes from behind and wraps the cage door chain around Luciano's neck! Luciano yells in pain as he chokes! He starts to overpower Wilson but Wilson jumps on his back and wrenches back with the chain as Luciano goes red and gasps for air!
Chuck Thompson: Wilson's gonna kill this fucking guy!
Luciano keeps fighting as they re-enter the cage! Luciano backs up and pushes Wilson against the cage wall but Wilson holds on. Wilson sees Luciano fading and his eyes rolling and he quickly releases the chain! Luciano coughs and splutters, falling against the cage wall. He quickly clenches his fist and a shocked Wilson sees it. Wilson makes the same face he made when Mazzio accidentally hit him with the Iron Punch a couple weeks back! Luciano fires his punch but in different fashion from a couple weeks ago, Wilson sees it and dodges the punch! Wilson turns around and kicks Luciano's leg out! Luciano yells in pain as he gets to a knee but Wilson springs off of the cage, runs up and Wilson Kicks a kneeling Luciano right in the skull! Luciano falls as blood shoots against the cage from the impact! Luciano is down and an almost defeated Wilson falls against the cage, catching himself!
Steve White: Bah Gawd... Is that it?!
Scott Wilson: ...Even though he's an ass... Your punch compared to his... Is just weak as shit...
Wilson catches his breath as he looks down at Luciano on the floor. He limps over to the door of the cage, looks back one more time and leaves...
Back inside the arena we see Mazzio digging himself out of more debris after taking another massive boot from Megasho. Mazzio spits out some blood and rubs his neck.
Megasho: Now that I can utilize the perfect kick, no one can stop the CPB or I. One of my kicks is like getting hit by a speeding car and you can't do anything to avoid it because I'm fucking HUGE!
Steve White: Who taught Megasho to get his leg that high!? He's doing like... ballet moves at his size! It's true though, at his size there is very little you cab do to avoid those big boots!
Mazzio holds onto the wall havig taken enough punishment. Megasho continues to laugh as he stretches. He points at Mazzio then gets ready. Mazzio realizes he's cornered now and his expression grows desperate!
Megasho: It's finally time to finish this!
Megasho starts running. Mazzio looks as he raises his leg up, giving the same expression he gave when Scott Wilson accidentally drove the Wilson Kick into his skull a few weeks back! Mazzio thinks back and his wide eyes change to a determined look! Megasho gets his leg extended for a big boot but Mazzio explodes off, grabs Megasho and hoists him up, plummeting him through a door across the room! Both men go rolling around down a flight of stairs and hit another door! They get up and Megasho goes for a knockout punch but Mazzio ducks it and Megasho blows the door open to a boiler room! Megasho turns around and Mazzio hits him with an Iron Punch into the room!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! The tables have turned Chuck! There's still hope!
Megasho stumbles around! Mazzio leaps up and hits him with another Iron Punch! Megasho is ploughed through a wooden pillar in the room! Mazzio hits him with another Iron Punch through another pillar as blood spatters everywhere! Megasho is out of it and tries to get his leg up but Mazzio hits another Iron Punch and Megasho hits the walk! The wall cracks and bricks fall on Megasho whose eyes roll in the back of his head! Megasho is defeated and out of it, muttering gibberish to himself as Mazzio lands back on the ground!
Chuck Thompson: Son of a bitch!
Megasho: B - Ba - But my ki... Kicks...
Mazzio wipes the blood from his face and let's out a laugh. He turns around and grabs a cloth from a boiler and tosses it to Megasho in the debris.
Mazzio: There's another man around these parts with kicks more impressive than you could ever hope to have... He is a pain in the ass though.
Brandon Bash: Eli... You've seen what's just happen, you've watched these monitors... We may not be on common ground right now but you can't doubt that we need to join forces just for tonight...
Coming into the scene, Eli Sykes sits opposite Bash in his office with his boots up on the desk and his title belt next to him. Hannah Walters and Big Jay stand behind him as Bash goes quiet.
Eli Sykes: Now why on Earth would I team up with the CPB tonight? Shit why would I team up with anyone? Those assholes aren't after me, they're after you... This isn't our fight, I thought you had something useful to tell me...
Eli gets up and edges towards the door with his Hannah and his bodyguard. Brandon stands up from his desk, with the defeat of two of his powerhouses still fresh in his mind.
Brandon Bash: Hannah! Wait... Talk some sense into your man. You guys know me, we go way back, trust me you need to stay and fight with us!
Hannah Walters: No... We don't... We don't have to do anything you say because after this mess you've got us all in tonight I doubt you'll be here next week. I have to agree with Eli, you're a waste of time...
Eli Sykes: The only reason I'm still here tonight is because I thought I had a match but it looks like you fucked that up too... We're headed back to the states. I'll enjoy watching Michael Rissi or The Board or whoever the fuck mulch their roses with you and end you for good next week... If there is a next week, you cocksucking motherfucker.
Eli Sykes and his crew storms out. Brandon Bash gets up and pounds his desk then kicks a whole in the wall! Bash goes to walk into the bathroom behind him but a Bashtrooper tries to stop him.
Bashtrooper: Sir, calm do...
Brandon Bash: Get the fuck off of me!
Bash shrugs the guard off and comes into the bathroom. He leans on the sink and takes a deep breath. Bash turns on the tap and leans down, washing his face. As he comes up, the frame pans with him and we see James Champ standing behind Bash in the reflection!
Brandon Bash: CHAMP!
Bash and the frame, wildly spin around but when we do... no one is there. Champ is nowhere to be found and Bash looks back into the mirror, gasping heavily.
Steve White: Wait... Was that?
Back down stairs, Katerina and Aubree both go for roundhouse kicks but both of their extended legs meet and clash inches away from their head's, cancelling each other out! Katerina steps forward and drives a knee into Aubree's midsection! Aubree gasps but Katerina shows her no mercy and drops her with a right hand! Katerina grabs Aubree by the hair and tosses her head first into a production crate!
Katerina Millani: Finished are we?
Aubree Celeste: Not quite...
Aubree sits up and holds her neck. Katerina takes off at great speed bit Aubree kicks her knee out and Katerina falls face first on the ground! They both spring up and trade blows! Aubree's kicks cancel Katerina's knees! Katerina is able to corner Aubree and goes for a high knee! Aubree is shocked but is able to move out of the way at the last second! Katerina's knee hits the wall! She falls back! Aubree follows up with a big dropkick, sending Katerina down to the flood again!
Chuck Thompson: Shit! This is one hot fight, I got a woody just watching this one Steve!
Steve White: Chuck! This is serious! These two have been fighting for ages and it looks like they won't last much longer... Who's gonna drop off first?
Katerina tries another high knee, Aubree catches it but it takes its hold on her! Aubree spins Katerina around then boots her in the chest, sending her into the wall again! Katerina explodes out, hitting Aubree with a right hand! Aubree almost loses consciousness but focuses hard and maintains herself! Katerina lunges once more for a high knee! Aubree ducks it and hits Katerina with a mean roundhouse! Katerina stumbles back but is still standing. A shocked Aubree watches as her rival wipes the blood from her mouth.
Katerina Millani: This isn't going to end until you collapse of exhaustion or until I knock you out cold... Is it worth prolonging your defeat...
Aubree Celeste: Think what you want to think but until I defeat you I'm not going down to anything you throw at me!
Katerina smiles. She hits Aubree with a left jab, then a right jab then an uppercut! Aubree doesn't fall. Katerina comes with a side kick but Aubree blocks it with a roundhouse! Katerina boots Aubree in the chest then lines her up! Katerina runs at a groggy Aubree but Aubree disappears at ridiculous speed! Katerina drives her knee into the wall once more! She screams out, as her knees are both bloody and bruised! She limps back around only to get hit with a Beautiful Goodbye from Aubree!
Steve White: Shit! She did it! Katerina is down! Aubree did it! She hit her with that Beautiful Goodbye and Katerina isn't getting back up!
Aubree stands once more, hurt and tired. She looks down at a defeated Katerina Millani and smirks as she walks out of the room.
Aubree Celeste: Some chief of security you are... You need to learn some better moves little girl...
Back upstairs Silver Kazama is reeling from another big right hand to the face from Eric Smith!
Eric Smith: Come on... You're pathetic Silver... You're worse than pathetic. I've been waiting for this fight for so long and this is the best you've got?
Silver Kazama: Well... You're an idiot then... A complete fool Eric.
Silver swipes another kick around Eric who blocks it! Eric fires a right hand but Silver ducks that and responds with one of his own, nailing Smith right in the face!
Silver Kazama: If you think this little backstage tussle is going to solve anything between us, then you're sadly mistaken... No - I'm going to keep your ass breathing because one day... Hopefully soon, we're going to settle this in the ring - for good!
Smith smirks and fires a right hand! Silver ducks it and nail's Smith with another jab! Silver turns the tide, jumping and planting a big dropkick on Smith's chest! Smith hits a side table and knocks over a plant! Smith lashes out but swings and misses again as Silver uppercuts Smith in the chest! Smith coughs and splutters and looks as if he's about to fall but he smirks again and hits Silver with Breathless!
Steve White: Bah Gawd! Smith just took Silver out! It's over! Silver is down and out!
Silver lie on the ground, struggling for air as he holds his neck and chest. Silver gets to his hands and knees but Smith walks over and presses him back to the floor with his boot
Eric Smith: What a shame... You looked so promising, you used to be their hero. You used to be great. You used to be, not so pathetic... Oh well, I guess you've just fallen like the rest of them. At least you can watch me beat the careers out of your little friends now. Think I'll go down stairs and start with Rose...
Smith let's out an arrogant laugh as he takes his boot off of Silver and turns away. Silver looks up with a manic look in his eyes. Shockingly he springs back to life and gets up, punching Smith in the back of the head! Smith gets up after the blow and turns to see Silver, shocked at the look in his face!
Steve White: Silver... He looks different! He's got a strange look in his eyes but at least he's up!
Silver Kazama: I'm not gonna let you hurt anyone! I won't stop until I see you defeated on the ground! GOT IT! We've taken too much shit from you guys for too long!
Silver roundhouses Smith in the head? Smith fires back a right hand into Silver's jaw but it doesn't have the same effect as Silver looks unfazed and responds with an elbow block to the face! Smith's nose is badly broken. He backs off but runs up for breathless one last time! Silver dashes out of the way and Smith boots the stairs railing! Smith stops himself from going over, looking at the massive height bellow him! Silver charges and goes to clothesline him but Smith catches Silver's arm and with his strength advantage, tosses him over the railing!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! He killed him! Smith threw Silver over the stair's ledge! Smith killed him!
A smile grows on Smith's lips. Eric turns around to see his handy work but as he does a hand reaches up and grabs Smith's face!
Chuck Thompson: Shit! Zombie Silver climbs the stairs and he's pissed!
Steve White: Chuck! That's not Zombie Silver! Smith couldn't get Silver over and he's hanging on for dear life! Watch out!
Silver has one hand on the ledge and one on Smith's face! Smith grabs Silver's hand and tries to throw him over! Silver is able to grab Smith's arms before he falls! Smith tries to break free but as he goes to punch Silver, he grabs his fist and pulls him down! This time both men fall over the ledge! Smith let's out a yell as both men have desperation in their eyes! They plummet a few stories down onto some stairs, with Smith breaking Silver's fall! Both men are destroyed!
Chuck Thompson: They both fell! They both fucking fell!
Steve White: What a fight! Look at all that blood! I hope Brandon Bash is happy... This has gone too far! Someone get up there and help Silver.
After a moment the exit doors open and police rush in. They escort medics in who quickly tend to Silver and Eric! While they strap them up and get them on stretchers, Silver makes some movement. He turns his head and looks over at an unconscious Eric Smith then falls back into the stretcher with a sigh of relief. Eric Smith's limp hand clenches into a fist as the two men are wheeled off in different directions.
Steve White: This whole night has been hard to believe but it's been just as amazing as it has been sick... and it's still not over.
The scene opens again this time as Brandon Bash is seated at his desk in front of monitors. Brandon signals to the doorway and Ryan Morgan struts in with the EHWF Championship.
Steve White: Oh great… What’s he doing here?
Brandon Bash: Listen old friend… I know we haven’t talked much since you came back and I know some guys in my crew haven’t seen eye to eye with you, but I need your help now. I need you to fight with me one last time and keep these motherfuckers down while I get things in order.
Morgan smirks as he gestures to Venus to wait outside the door.
Ryan Morgan: I hear you mate… We’re all good son but I’m not going to just help your asshole mates out for free.
Bash nods, already expecting this. He reaches under his desk and pulls out a briefcase. He flips it open and it’s lined with 100-dollar bills. Morgan’s face lights up and he takes the case. He nods and shakes Brandon’s hand.
Ryan Morgan: No problem mate... You know you can count on me!
Morgan grabs the case and hoists the title belt up on his shoulder then leaves the room.
Chuck Thompson: Great… Now Ryan Morgan is on Brandon’s side…
The darkness of the halls on the higher floors is eerily quiet. As we pan across the hall we see a mass of defeated Bashtroopers. One of them is still left crawling but he stops as a pair of boots steps in front of him. We zoom out and see Blaise lean down towards his face. He doesn’t choose to fight back and instead looks down.
Blaise: I’m absolutely SICK of rushing up flights of stairs! Is there anyway I can just get to the top? None of these elevators work? Is there like a code or something, like come on, work with me here…
Bashtrooper: The elevators will only go to a certain floor and no higher. I’m sorry but there’s nothing I can do about that. Bash had it programmed that way so no one can get to him.
Blaise: What a princess… Well… I guess you’re useless. You guys were a good warm up though… Guess I’ll have to keep taking the stairs like a cavewoman - ugh.
A shadow appears behind Blaise.
Van Jam: Or… You could just be my next VICTIM!
Van Jam appears with a douchey look on his face. Blaise turns around unimpressed as Van Jam approaches her. Blaise comes face to face with the master of the Van Jaminator finally.
Blaise: I honestly don’t have time. I know Brandon’s upstairs and I know his slimy ass is looking for a way out. His whole plan backfired on him but I don’t care about that, I don’t care about him… He and the CPB have attacked me, insulted me, put me on the shelf and my and everyone else’s life hell and now they put us through this? Brandon Bash has to go once and for all and if you get in my way you’re going to end up like your buddies here…
Van Jam: How disappointing you have to take this hard line. If you had joined us we could have given you everything and we’d be unstoppable but instead you’ve chosen certain death by my hands tonight… What a shame, Blaise.
Van Jam tenses up and gets ready for a fight. Blaise takes a couple of steps back as Van Jam leans down and gets ready to spring off.
Blaise: Are you serious right now?
Van Jam smirks. He springs off and bolts towards Blaise. Blaise braces herself as Van Jam flies towards her! Blaise dashes forward as Van Jam tilts down and brings his leg up, pushing up and using his other legs momentum to spin around!
Van Jam: DIE! VAN JAMINATOR!
Van Jam flies through the sky! Blaise tilts her head and dodges the Van Jaminator! Van Jam hits the ground and moans in pain! He gets up only to get a right hand to the face and a Soporose for his troubles! Van Jam is defeated, his eyes roll in the back of his head as he rolls over and he gasps out some blood as he falls into unconsciousness.
Blaise: What a waste of time! If I miss Bash now, God help you!
Blaise gives Van Jam another kick while he’s down and runs off to the stairs in search of Brandon.
Chuck Thompson: I don’t think Bash has left yet but he surely hasn’t given up by any means!
We come in backstage to the parking garage as Ryan Morgan is in the reserved parking area. He’s leaning against a bright green Lamborghini. The owner of the Lamborghini is trying to get out of the arena but Morgan argues with him.
Car Owner: Listen bro, just let me leave aight…
Ryan Morgan: Can you fuckin’ let me speak mate… I want to purchase your car you muppet…
Steve White: That’s the EHWF Champion Ryan Morgan… What’s he doing? Why isn’t he in the arena fighting EHWF guys?
Chuck Thompson: Looks like he’s buying a car but why?
Car Owner: You ain’t got enough money you bitch ass nigga…
Ryan Morgan places the briefcase on the hood of the Lambo. He opens it up and reveals the money Bash gave him to help fight the EHWF. The owner’s eyes light up as Ryan closes the case.
Ryan Morgan: Is that enough, you little cocksucking motherfucking bitch?
The car owner nods, giving Morgan the keys! Morgan jumps in the Lambo and speeds off out of the arena. Rioters outside try to get in his way but he mows down some Cuban fans as he speeds off into the street, leaving the arena!
Steve White: Ryan… Ryan Morgan is leaving? He double crossed Bash! He took his money and bought a Lambo with it and got out of here! He’s not helping the CPB at all!
Chuck Thompson: That motherfucker! This is why everyone hates Morgan with a passion!
Steve White: This is one time Morgan’s underhandedness and cowardice will work in our favour! Bash is going to be pissed! Morgan better hope Bash doesn’t survive the rest of the night!
The car owner kisses the briefcase and turns around to leave but is laid out by a Clothesline From Hell from Conner Creed!
Steve White: Shit! It’s Conner Creed!
Creed picks up the brief case and walks over to his motorcycle. He starts it up and revs it, pulling out and stopping near the man’s head.
Conner Creed: You should know better to do deals with little bitches. FUCK CUBA!
Conner speeds off on his bike, stealing the money and getting out of Cuba!
Chuck Thompson: I don’t know if tonight can get anymore weird!
We cut erratically into the next scene. A massive riot has broken out in the lobby of the arena. TQ Smooth ducks down and tries to get through the carnage but there are hundreds of people brawling. He looks up and sees Savannah on the side of the fans with an #OccupyEHWF banner! The fans fight TQ Security and Bashtroopers and TQ’s rage grows!
TQ Smooth: What the FUCK is this! This can’t be happening!
TQ looks around realizing the loss of control over the situation! He looks up at Savannah standing on debris shouting with a megaphone!
Savannah: This is a chance for all of you fans to rise up! American, Cuba, British, Albanian who cares what you are! Show Brandon Bash and his crew of lackeys you’re not for sale and you’re sick of him!
The rioting gets more and more intense. TQ Smooth is shoved around but he knocks out a few fans and takes refuge at the door. He looks down at his phone and opens surveillance. He sees that a lot of the CPB has been defeated…
TQ Smooth: What!? Bash! What the fuck has happened!? I thought everything was under control!
TQ looks up and sees the security having a hard time fighting back. TQ looks back down at his phone and sees his fallen comrades. He then looks at Brandon Bash, rocking in his chair in the war room on the final floor… TQ shakes his head and puts his phone away. TQ opens the exit door and speaks to a TQ Security member before he ditches out!
TQ Smooth: Get Luciano out of here safely…
TQ gets out and walks into the crowd outside, giving up on the CPB…
Chuck Thompson: TQ Smooth… Is leaving. I don’t believe it Steve!
The door closes and TQ Smooth is out! Savannah continues to command the army of loyal fans downstairs as they overpower security! The cops finally burst in and start to tear gas everyone as the cameramen run away from the scene, ending out feed of the lobby.
Rose: Great… I knew I’d see one of you around here but both… this is just priceless. The two people I’d want to see the least in this building. Why don’t you run along back to daddy and not make my life any harder…
In the hall near the locker rooms Rose stands across from William Patrick and Alexandria Kendrick blocking her path. Alexandria smiles and William laughs as they shake their heads and advance on Rose.
Alexandria Kendrick: Sorry to disappoint you Rose but your whole little quest to my father ends here with us. After tonight you’re never going to see a return to the ring because we’re going to end your meaningless career right here, right now.
William Patrick: Assistant GM… Give me a break, you shoulda stayed fired girl… It’s too bad, I was actually proud to call you a friend once, now we have to finish you off. Two against once, this shouldn’t take too long!
Joanna Rissi moves into the frame from the stairs. Rose and the other two look over at her as Joanna finally catches up with Alexandria.
Joanna Rissi: Then why don’t you let me even the odds.
Alexandria bursts out laughing, holding onto William’s shoulder as she tries to control herself.
Alexandria Kendrick: You!? I spared you before little girl don’t make me kill you! This is hilarious!
Alexandria laughs out loud again but with a rush of great speed, Joanna drives her boot right into Alexandria’s face, sending her into the wall! Rose and William are shocked and Alexandria moans in pain! William turns back to Joanna and lunges at her from behind!
William Patrick: Mistake!
William’s boot heads for the back of Joanna’s head but Rose steps in and makes the save! William and Rose’s extended kicks cancel each other out! William snarls and backs off as Alexandria gets up.
Rose: What were you saying again? Something about this not taking too long?
Alexandria springs up and wipes the blood from her mouth, she leans in towards William and whispers to him. The cameras are barely able to pick it up!
Alexandria Kendrick: There’s no doubt my father’s still watching babe. Make this look convincing…
Alexandria jumps at Joanna! They trade blows! Joanna hits Alexandria with a side kick then with a big slap across the face! Alexandria comes back with a right hand of her own then dropkicks Joanna against the wall! William dashes at Rose and they lock up! Rose headbutts William and he falls back! Joanna gets up out of the wall and runs at Alexandria, shoulder thrusting into her then taking her down with a lariat!
Steve White: We knew it was going to come to this! Tag team backstage brawl right now! William is taking Rose! Joanna is taking Alexandria! Who will win!
Chuck Thompson: The GM and Assistant GM take on two of the CPB’s finest and last remaining fighters! This all relies on Rose and Joanna now!
William looks over at a hurt Alexandria, worried. Rose jumps in front of him and nails him with a roundhouse to the side of the head!
Rose: Don’t look over there!
William comes back and rams Rose into the wall! Alexandria gets up and he phone starts to ring. She looks down and sees its Brandon Bash. She puts it back in her pocket and ignores it. William’s phone goes off as well with Brandon’s name appearing as he takes it out of his pocket!
Alexandria Kendrick: NO! Don’t answer it! Not now! Not when we’re this close! We just have to hold out for another moment!
William Patrick: I don’t think he’s going to buy it. We just need to move!
Joanna Rissi: What’re they talking about!?
Rose: No idea!
Steve White: Why didn’t they answer that call? What are they up too?
Joanna and Alexandria trade some blows but cancel each other out! Rose lunges at William but he ducks her and jumps back to Alexandria. Joanna goes to spring off again but William pulls out something from his jacket and smoke explodes everywhere! Joanna and Rose are taken back as smog takes over the scene. We hear the swinging of a door as William and Alexandria make their escape, the sound of Alexandria’s phone, ringing still heard in the distance.
Steve White: Nick Rissi’s smoke pallets! Damn it they’re getting away!
Joanna Rissi: Damn… I didn’t see a thing…
Rose: We lost ‘em. They could have gone out any of these doors.
Joanna Rissi: Why wouldn’t they answer Brandon Bash’s call?
Rose: No clue but if I know Alexandria and William… They’re up to something. I’ll go and try to follow them.
Joanna looks at her own phone as it vibrates.
Joanna Rissi: I wouldn’t bother… The authorities are putting a stop to all of this. With any luck EHWF won’t be banned for good after this but right now we need to head to the second floor where EHWF choppers are waiting…
Brandon Bash: FUCK!? Why isn’t she answering!? WHERE THE FUCK IS SHE!
Brandon grabs one of his security guards and shakes them as he starts freaking out! Brandon tosses monitors to the ground as his guards try to calm him down.
Security: Sir… We had them, now they’re just gone… What’s the big deal!?
Brandon Bash: Get the fucking chopper ready! How long will it take to get to the roof?
Security: Uh… Uh!? Ten minutes from Havana!
Bash shoves another guard out of the way and looks at more monitors, searching for Alexandria.
Brandon Bash: Good! Make sure it gets here to pick me up in no more than 10 minutes! Why the FUCK isn’t she answering her phone!? Where could they have gone?
Security: I don’t understand the problem!?
Veins almost burst from Brandon’s forehead as he slams the door shut and gets in his guards face.
Brandon Bash: Because you fucking idiot… I knew after all of this the EHWF Board would come for me… As an EHWF Board Member they would bend me over and break in my rump like a new baseball glove… but if I’m not a member of the board in anyway they can’t do shit! SO I SIGNED MY BOARD STATUS TO ALEXANDRIA TEMPORARILY!
Steve White: WHAT!? BAH GAWD!
Chuck Thompson: Brandon Bash signed power over to Alexandria as a precaution and now she’s made off and ditched the CPB! This is priceless! This is amazing!
Brandon Bash: Alexandria and her fucking mutt boyfriend are going to screw me the fuck over unless we find them and hunt them the fuck down do you understand me!?
Security: Sir… They’re gone. We have to focus on getting you out of here now. We’ll make sure they don’t leave Cuba!
Bash calms himself. He smiles and sits back in his chair.
Brandon Bash: I’m not done yet… I always have a back up plan… I’ll end all this… I’ll end all of them right now.
Bash takes his phone out of his pocket and dials it as he scrolls through surveillance on his monitor.
Back downstairs a defeated and bleeding Katerina still lies hurt and barely conscious on the floor. Her phone rings and it wakes her up. She slowly brings it to her face as she gets to a knee. She can hear the authorities downstairs progressing as they break up the night.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Katerina… Katerina are you there? What happened?
Brandon Bash speaks in a serious, monotone voice as the announces go quiet.
Katerina Millani: I’m sorry… Brandon…
Brandon Bash (Voice): It’s all right Katerina… You stayed. You fought. What more can I ask? I value everything you have done.
Katerina Millani: I-I’m… Sorry I lost.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Don’t be sorry... You’re one of us and you always will be but I’m afraid I have to ask for more – I’m sorry. I shouldn’t but we talked about this moment and I’m afraid it has to happen.
Katerina can barely speak or breathe. A single tear rolls down her cheek as she smiles.
Katerina Millani: Of course... I’ve prepared for this as we’ve talked about. I’m sorry again that it didn’t go another way…
Brandon Bash (Voice): I should apologize. I’m sorry that it has to end like this. I will always remember what you’ve done and I promise to hunt down each and every one who betrayed us in our time of need like TQ Smooth and my daughter... We did great things together – we captivated the world… but I’m afraid all hope is lost and it has to come down to this. I’m sorry…
Katerina Millani: Don’t be sorry… I understand this is the way it has to be. You truly prepare for everything and I know one day you’ll reach that height… Mr. Kendrick…
Another tear rolls down Katerina’s face. She forces herself to her knees as she coughs up some more blood. She slides the Bash Smartphone on the ground and starts swiping.
Katerina Millani: Thank you for everything…
Steve White: W… Wait… What’s happening!? What’s this?
Katerina continues swiping when Brandon’s voice stops her.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Wait just a second Katerina… There’s something I have to do first…
Fading into Michael Rissi’s production office downstairs we see Nick Rissi pinned up and twisted into the frame and railing of the balcony behind him. He’s trapped and bleeding from his battle with Michael. He hears the door close to the office as Michael Rissi leaves victorious. Nick drips with blood, destroyed and trapped. The monitor to Michael’s PC starts ringing and Nick is barely able to move his head up to look at it… It answers and a call with Brandon Bash starts.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Nick…
Nick has no expression as he looks down at his blood spattering on the floor.
Brandon Bash (Voice): By now I’m sure you know what’s going to occur. Katerina has been given the orders…
Still no expression.
Brandon Bash (Voice): My friend… You were with me the longest. I’m sorry it has to go like this.
Bash stays silent for a moment, then there’s a break in his voice.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Thank you for all your work…
Silence takes hold again as Bash stops talking through the call. Nick Rissi finally tilts his head up an inch and breaks the slightest but warmest smile…
Back upstairs Katerina lets out another cough of blood. She breathes heavily as Brandon comes back on the line.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Ok… We’re good to go… Thank you.
Katerina fades in and out of consciousness from her beating but is able to swipe continuously on the phone. She starts to enter data then just stops. She looks up and breathes heavily for a moment. She smiles looking up as she hovers her finger over the phone. Tears continue to flow down her face as she looks back down. She stops her gaze for a moment as she catches her reflection in a shattered piece of glass. He smile turns to one of complete shock as we get a better look at Katerina! We see Aubree’s boot print, embedded in Katerina’s ribs! Katerina looks horrified, not knowing she sustained such an injury!
Steve White: Bah! Bah Gawd! That’s sick! He ribs are shattered! How is she conscious we need medics!!
Chuck Thompson: She’s freaking out! I still don’t know what’s fucking going on?! What’s on the phone Steve!? WHAT’S HAPPENING!?
Katerina is in shock, she’s horrified at the image before her, looking at the imprint in her body! She looks down at the phone but she’s frozen in shock. Katerina’s eyes roll in the back of her head and she coughs up some blood then falls back and faints… The phone is left in it’s state then goes dim… Nothing happens for a while and we’re left in silence.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Katerina? Katerina?
She’s out cold…
Brandon Bash (Voice): Katerina... Katerina?
The sound of the authorities draws closer and closer…
Brandon Bash (Voice): Katerina... What happened?
Back in the office Bash looks at his phone. He sees on the monitor that Katerina is out on the floor… The line disconnects and Brandon gets up from his desk. He walks into the light and edges into the war room…
Brandon Bash: All right… It’s time for me to get the FUCK out of here? The chopper here yet?
Security: Sorry sir… We had to refuel it so we can get back to the US. It’ll be here in 10 – 15 tops…
Brandon goes to walk away but hits the security guard with Texas Chin Massacre! None of the other guards do anything as Brandon makes his way up the stairs to head for the roof.
Brandon Bash waits at the top of the roof of the arena. The night air is warm and the area is lit by some lights on the roof and the nightlife bellow. He watches as the authorities get control of the rioting down outside the arena. Things are seemingly starting to calm now. Bash looks out in the distance, tilting his head up to the sky as he waits for any sign of his chopper coming through.
Steve White: Well Brandon Bash is on the roof and is ready to make his escape after causing a huge mess here in EHWF. We’ve gone off the air in 20 countries but we’re still on the air in the US, Cuba and the UK. Bash really has done a number here.
Brandon’s gaze thins and his head tilts downwards as the roof to the door slowly swings open. We cut to a perfectly manicured hand, softly moving to the wall and flipping some switches, lighting up the roof with the rest of the lights. Brandon looks back and sees Blaise standing right behind him.
Brandon Bash: You couldn’t just leave it alone could you? You’re damn annoying you know that? You’re the worst one out of the lot.
Blaise steps forward.
Blaise: I’m the annoying one? You’re worse than scum. Ever since I met you, you’ve tried to make my life hell. You’ve made it hell, you’ve made others lives hell and you continue to try and get to me… Now you want to take my career, which I worked so hard for away? You want to end EHWF and end everyone’s hard work just so you can fill your greedy pockets?
Brandon Bash: There’s no point in sugarcoating it now is there? After this little spectacle tonight, who knows if they’ll let EHWF back on TV… I’ve got things to settle and business to attend to, do you plan on standing in my way or can we settle this some other way?
Blaise smirks as Brandon steps forward.
Blaise: I don’t plan on letting you walk out of here without you bleeding out of every inch of your body… Why don’t you call on your little security buddies and your pathetic Bashtroopers to help you out though, you little baby?
Brandon smiles but veins build in his forehead as he frowns.
Brandon Bash: I’d much rather prefer to beat you to a pulp MYSELF!
Drawing his arm back, Brandon drove his fist into Blaise’s nose. He sends her head flying as her eyes locked on the night sky, Blaise stumbled. Her left foot slid on the concrete and she braced the heel of her boot against the rough ground. Her hands rose to cover her nose, eyes squeezing shut. A single tear leaked down her cheek. Her head comes forwards, nose throbbing, she glared at Brandon over her fingers as he smirks.
Steve White: It’s on now! It’s on now!!
Chuck Thompson: The final battle!
Bash looks up and sees lights in the clouds as his chopper finally heads for the arena. Blaise shoots forwards and drives a boot into his chest! He responds with a big right hand and goes for a Texas Chin Massacre but she ducks him and uppercuts Brandon in the jaw! Brandon takes Blaise down with a clothesline to the concrete! She springs up only to get a back hand, then he tosses her into a pole!
Steve White: Damn! Brandon is pissed! He’s going HAM right now and he wants to give Blaise a beating!
Chuck Thompson: She better get her act together… I see Brandon’s chopper in the distance now!
Brandon grabs Blaise but she drops down and hits him with a jawbreaker! Brandon hits Blaise with a right hand and she responds with a roundhouse to his head! Brandon doesn’t seem to be going down. He boots Blaise in the midsection and gets her ready for the Wicked Prayer!
Michael Rissi: It’s over Brandon…
Brandon turns around in shock and sees Michael Rissi. Rissi takes a few steps forward but it allows Blaise to break free and knee Brandon in the gut. With a roar, Blaise stops everyone in their tracks.
Blaise: NO! This is MY fight!
Rissi stands still… Brandon looks back up and wipes the blood from his mouth.
Brandon Bash: Heh… If both of you want to go… YOU CAN GO!
Brandon steps forward but Blaise rushes off in a shocking display of speed! She boots Brandon in the gut and he goes flying! Brandon hits a wall and falls down! Blaise swipes a kick but Brandon rolls out of the way and avoids it! They lock up! Blaise headbutts Brandon but Brandon isn’t fazed! He knees Blaise in the midsection then hoists her up for Wicked Prayer…
Brandon Bash: Bye, bye…
… But Brandon is distracted by Rissi stepping forward at the last second and Blaise reverses it into Soporose! Brandon’s head impacts into the concrete and he finishes up destroyed on the floor in a bloody mess.
BRANDON FLASHBACK:
Back in real life, Bash snaps out of his flashback. He turns around gaining consciousness. He looks up as his vision blurs but the first image he sees is Blaise leaping off a ledge! Brandon looks up but Blaise hits him with a Phoenix Splash! Bash is down and out.
Michael Rissi: All right… It’s done.
Michael snaps Blaise out of her zone. He points up at the sky and draws her attention to the Bash Enterprises chopper coming down on the arena.
Michael Rissi: Get up... They’ve come for him, he’ll get away with it… We need to go now, there are EHWF choppers on the other side of the arena waiting with Joanna.
Blaise gets up and wipes the blood from her lips.
Blaise: He… He had that coming.
As the chopper lowers, Rissi and Blaise leave the area. We zoom in on Bash one last time, his ears prick up as the chopper lands and a small smirk takes over his lips.
Steve White: Bah Gawd… That’s what I call a fight!
Chuck Thompson: Well they came for Bash… I guess that’s it ladies and gentlemen… I don’t know what’ll happen next week… I don’t know if we’ll even be on air but ladies and gents there is no way that EHWF or the industry will be the same after this night… We have to thank you for being with us and sticking with us and we apologize for any offence this may have caused. Be safe everyone!
On the curb outside the arena William Patrick is holding the limo door open for Alexandria as the two are revealed to have got away.
William Patrick: We did it baby! We did it! A new era in EHWF! A new era in professional wrestling! We’re in charge now!
Alexandria Kendrick: That asshole that calls himself my father… I have it all now! Everything I should have had all this time… Everything that’s rightfully mine is FINALLY mine… We’ll see how Brandon Kendrick likes that!
The limo door closes and it speeds off as we cut out from the feed running overtime.
The camera pans around the whole arena, showing all the screaming fans on their feet ready for another night full of action. After a few moments of the fans going crazy, the camera pans down to ringside, where the best announcers to have ever lived, Steve White and Chuck Thompson sit.
Steve White: Ladies and Gentlemen we welcome you to another amazing edition of Mayhem! Last week at Aces High Team EHWF was able to defeat Team CPB and win back the jobs of Rose, Silver and US, your broadcast team! The CPB also lost massive power at Aces High! How will they deal with it tonight?
Chuck Thompson: Who cares… Fuck ‘em! We have some amazing matches planned for tonight in sunny Cuba with a great crowd out here! I’ll be looking forward to seeing Bash after his teams embarrassing loss and James Champs return!
Steve White: I can’t wait for tonight Chuck lets start the show!
We pan to the ring where Patricia Downs is waiting with her mic to introduce the opening match.
Patricia Downs: This opening contest is set for one fall!
Mike Maddox’s theme hits! The fans boo him and toss garbage at him but he makes his way to the ring and waits for his opponent nervously.
Patricia Downs: Introducing first… Mike Maddox!
Mazzio’s theme hits and the fans go wild! Mazzio comes out to the stage as his pyro goes off. He rushes down to the ring and gets in, eyeing down a scared Mike Maddox as the bell goes to sound!
Patricia Downs: And his opponent… Mazzio!
DING DING DING!
Match #1: Mazzio vs. Mike Maddox
The match begins. Maddox runs up to Mazzio and wildly swings at him! Mazzio dodges each swing with head tilts! Maddox almost trips over but Mazzio raises his fist and knocks Maddox out with an Iron Punch in just a few seconds! Mazzio goes to follow up but the ref stops him and ends the match!
DING DING DING!
Patricia Downs: Here is your winner… By knockout… Mazzio!
Steve White: Damn! One single punch and Maddox is done…
The fans go wild as Mazzio celebrates in the ring and we fade out to a commercial.
Unexpectedly… Silver Kazama’s music hits. Making his first appearance since he lost his job, he makes his way out with a mic and gets in the ring.
Silver Kazama: Sorry to come out here tonight… I know I’m not booked and I’m still on the injured list but after getting fired and treated like shit from Brandon Bash… I feel it only necessary that I come out here and hit everyone with some truths… Some news!
Steve White: Hmm… This is interesting! What news?
Silver Kazama: Brandon Bash… The man in charge… He doesn’t care about EHWF… In fact I discovered that Brandon Bash has certain plans… You may have seen that he cut broadcasting to many other countries… you may have seen that he upper merchandise prices by 75% and you may have seen him fire and insult anyone he wishes week in and week out…
The fans boo!
Silver Kazama: But even worse than all of this… Brandon Bash doesn’t even plan on keeping EHWF around much longer… That’s right, Bash is getting rid of EHWF slowly!
Steve White: BAH GAWD? WHAT!?
Bash as a Board Member has officially as of May 21st, syphoned almost 500 Million dollars from EHWF and put it directly into Bash Enterprises and other businesses. In fact, if my sources are correct… Brandon Bash plans to sell the rest of EHWF’s assets and EHWF itself, claiming bankruptcy… Bankruptcy he’s trying to put it in… So by October 2015… There will be no more EHWF…
Steve White: What? This is clearly bullshit!? How? How can this happen?
The fans wildly boo and begin to rage!
Silver Kazama: And to top it off… All of you who buy EHWF merch online or subscribe to the network or watch EHWF videos or visit the website… Brandon Bash has been selling all of your personal details! Good old CPB huh?
Steve White: No way? How could Bash get away with it!?
The fans are going apeshit! Suddenly Michael Rissi’s music hits but even that doesn’t calm the fans. Rissi comes out with a mic and gets in the ring.
Michael Rissi: I didn’t expect it to come out like this but yes… It’s all true. No this isn’t some bullshit. Bash pulled the wool over our eyes and the Board’s eyes and he did in fact sell off fans personal data and information, take money and details from people and has been trying to bankrupt EHWF.
The fans go wild with anger. The Cuban crowd begin tearing the stands apart as security tries to calm things down but can’t
Steve White: I can’t believe it, it’s real!? Get fucking Bash out here now!
Michael Rissi: At this rate there will be no more EHWF left after mid year but we’re trying to fix it!
The fans are pissed. No one can believe this as they call for Brandon’s head! The internet lights up with calls for Brandon Bash’s carcass.
Crowd Member: Brandon Bash! How dare you!
Crowd Member #2: Brandon Bash! You asshole! You're worse than Hitler! We should exterminate you!
Crowd Member #3: Yeah! Down with Bash! Down with CPB! Let's tear this place apart!
The fans begin to riot in the stands as security has a hard time calming them down. Rissi and Silver look around at all of the chaos going down.
Silver Kazama: You've done it now... First the roster wants Bash, then the Board now the fans!?
Rissi and Silver lean against the ropes while the fans lose it. All of a sudden they're interrupted by the flickering of the tron. It sparks into life and everyone watches on. A dark figure surrounded by shadows takes over the feed. As they approach the frame we see Brandon Bash stare menacingly into the camera with shadows behind him. Rissi and Silver turn around and look up.
Brandon Bash: Hmm Hehehe... Well what a few weeks these have been? What a night THIS has been! By now I'm sure all of you... Fans and Roster members alike want to kill me...
Crowd Member #3: Brandon Bash! Piece of shit!
Bash let's out another laugh.
Brandon Bash: So I'm thankful that we're in Cuba this week so we can play a little game. It's clear that I've reached the end of my path here and there may be no way to salvage anything... The anger and rage in the faces of the fans and superstars towards me is amusing but sickening at the same time so if anyone wants to come and get me... Come get me!
All of the fans cheer wildly while Silver and Rissi look on in confusion.
Steve White: What!? What is this? Brandon Bash admitting defeat?
Brandon Bash: But... There are many more aspects of this game I'm talking about. Right now the arena is going into complete lockdown... Roster Members, Production Crew, Fans, Arena Staff... Anyone who can get out in 3 minutes won't be forced to play the game!
Steve White: What!? Is he serious!? Should we go Chuck!? What is Brandon Bash talking about!?
The fans start to riot and swarm the exits creating utter mayhem. Rissi and Silver look around surprised while Bash laughs manically on the tron.
Brandon Bash: We're not in the United States anymore, we're in Cuba and it's a good thing that I go way back with Fidel and Raúl Castro! Whoever doesn't make it out will be trapped here and forced to play my game! No one will come for you! No police, no army, no diplomacy, no embassy from your home country is going to come get you out of this arena tonight...
Steve White: Is this guy legit right now!? Is he insane! We should get out of here Chuck, we got only a few minutes!
Chuck Thompson: I'm with you Steve! Come on Patricia, take my hand let's get out of here!
Brandon Bash: NO! Steve White... Chuck Thompson... Patricia Downs... You'll all stay! Since people think they can just fuck with me you'll be the ones who broadcast this massacre to the world!
Steve White: Dammit! We were so close...
The rioting and chaos intensifies as everyone scrambles to escape.
Brandon Bash: If I'm going down I'm going down with a bang! Those of you left, regardless of whether you're a wrestler or not, will be forced to play the game! You can either come and get me or you can come and join me and make the right choice by destroying those who try to take me down! That's right! Try your hand at taking Brandon Bash and the CPB down or make the decision and hunt down, dead or alive those who oppose me and who have tried to end me! I don't care who you are, everyone left in this arena is playing the game!
Rissi and Silver look shocked in the ring as do the remaining fans in the crowd. Rissi slides out of the ring and makes his way up the ramp as Silver looks around confused.
Steve White: That is Brandon Bash's 'game'!? Has he truly lost it or is this really his only way out!
More people scramble away. We see the stands empty and the arena trashed. Brandon Bash's evil laugh reigns over the chaos.
Brandon Bash: You people are innocent victims...
Silver slides out of the ring and stares up at the tron with anger in his face.
Brandon Bash: Think. You either come and kill me or you can side with the Corporate Power Billionaires and punish the 10 fools who rebel against me! If you people make the wrong decision the game will not end!
Crowd Member: Fuck you, Brandon Bash! You psycho! Let us out!
Bash goes onto finish the rules of the game as he announces the fools who have tried to oust him.
Brandon Bash: I’ll pay 1 million dollars for each one-star rating!
At the sound of 1 million dollars, the people, even the wrestlers left backstage stop and begin to listen.
Brandon Bash: First… The one-stars!
The tron changes feed to reveal the bounties set on the individuals Bash wishes to exterminate. With a million dollars worth each star, everyone stops and stares.
TRON: 1Mil$
Aubree Celeste: Alliance Member
Scott Wilson: Alliance Member/Rissi Family Member
Rose: Rissi Family Member
Scott Wilson: Alliance Member/Rissi Family Member
Rose: Rissi Family Member
Crowd Member #2: 1 million dollars for them!? I'd never have to work again!
Brandon Bash: Next… The two-stars worth 2 million each!
Steve White: Is Bash serious right now?!
Chuck Thompson: This is truly his only way out?
The tron flickers back into the feed for the rest of the bounties.
TRON: 2Mil$
Mazzio: Alliance Member
Joanna Rissi: Rissi Family Member
Mazzio: Alliance Member
Joanna Rissi: Rissi Family Member
Crowd Member #2: 2 million dollars each!? Michael Rissi's wife is worth 2 million! All we have to do is get her!
Crowd Member #3: Domenic Mazzio as well! 2 million dollars is worth it but we'd need an army to take him down!
Brandon Bash: And finally, the key figures of each group and the three-stars worth 3 million each!
TRON: 3Mil$
Michael Rissi: EHWF Owner
Blaise: Allance Memeber
Silver Kazama: Pain In My Ass
Michael Rissi: EHWF Owner
Blaise: Allance Memeber
Silver Kazama: Pain In My Ass
Crowd Member #2: Three million dollars! Michael Rissi!
Crowd Member #3: The Queen of EHWF, Blaise! Her scalp is also worth three million! I'll never have to work another day in my life!
Steve White: What an ultimatum! What will these fans and superstars do?!
Chuck Thompson: Maybe a lot of them already left the arena Steve but none of the guys Bash put up for bounty are going to be easy to take down!
Pictures of the arena going into lockdown and Bash Security swarming the exits show on the tron before Bash himself reappears.
Brandon Bash: I just want to wish everyone remaining behind to play the game good luck! I know you'll make the right decision!!
Bash flashes an evil smile before the tron flickers off again. Silver looks around and sees that most of the stands are empty now. He looks back up at the stage and walks his way up the ramp.
*******
Backstage we see Chris Dunn who has Ella Caan by the arm walk to a closing exit followed by Samantha Bloom and Ozias Ozias. Suddenly a security guard blocks their exit through a back door.
Security: Where the fuck are you going? Did you not hear Brandon Bash. We're in lockdown - turn around, go back and do your jobs.
Chris Dunn: We're leaving now. Out of our way.
Chris Dunn drops the security guard with a big right hand! The security guard tries to get up but Ozias punts the guard in the ribs! They open the door to the exit and make their way outside. Chris Dunn, Ella Caan, Bloom & Ozias look outside. Their faces drop as they see a crowd of rioting people locked from the arena.
Ozias: What... The fuck is going on here?
Chris Dunn: What IS Bash freaking up to?
The four competitors walk away from the arena as the crowds grow and grow. The Cuban night sky was setting in but the tension and electricity in the air was evident. There was something about tonight that would change everything...
*******
We cut to the offices on the top floor of the building. Through the door at the end of the corridor, we pan through and see Brandon Bash sitting on the window ledge looking out at the rioting public outside the arena. Every other member of the Corporate Powers stands in the office looking over at him. Bash turns his head with a direct look of emotion on his face and cuts the silence.
Brandon Bash: Hmm... Now we're officially in deep. Failure tonight in Cuba is not an option, is that understood?
Steve White: Bash has backed himself into a corner here... What's this going to prove?!
Chuck Thompson: It's like a suicide mission, his only objective is revenge. The board, the superstars and now the fans have all turned their backs on Bash and the only thing he wants to do is get back at those who got him. This is madness though!
No one says anything until TQ sits up from a desk and turns away to the door. He smirks and begins to walk out.
TQ Smooth: I already know they haven't left the arena...
TQ stops at Luciano before exiting the room. He smiles and puts his hand on his old friends shoulder.
TQ Smooth: Be careful...
TQ leaves in pursuit of some alliance members while Brandon turns back to the rest of the CPB.
Brandon Bash: I don't have to outline this for you again. If we accomplish this we're all good. The rest of the fans in the arena and no doubt some superstars are already on the case of those we have to destroy, you people just have to ensure it happens no matter the co...
Nick Rissi interrupts Bash and the rest of the CPB turn their attention to him.
Nick Rissi: And how does broadcasting this to the world help us? How do keeping the cameras on help us? How do destroying these guys help us and how will that reverse the views of the EHWF Board who have already turfed you?
Brandon Bash: Shut your damn mouth! I promised you all that of we do this then we'll all be all right! This is one where you'll have to trust me!
Nick Rissi: So you'll forgive me if I don't trust you 100% right now because I can't see how murking some niggas and putting it on TV for the world to watch is going to restore The Board's faith in you...
Brandon Bash: You ungrateful cocksucking motherfucker! All The Board... All Rissi... Shit, all Scorpion cared about was entertainment! After tonight... After we accomplish this, the world will be entertained like never before! The fans, the Board and the world will see that!
Alexandria grabs William by the forearm and edges closer to the door with him. Brandon looks up at them with a smirk.
Alexandria Kendrick: Michael Rissi is in the building, not to mention his wife and Wilson and Rose. Silver Kazama too and on top of that Mazzio and Aubree's alliance with Blaise is looking to find Brandon as well... I already know whom we're going to target, the rest I'll leave up to you, Nick...
Brandon looks on confused. He goes to say something but Alexandria and William leave the room. Nick crosses his arms and leans up against the wall with a smirk on his face that infuriates Brandon.
Nick Rissi: So Michael Rissi is in the building. He came back after leaving forever because he knew no one else was going to be able to stop us and now we have an army on our hands... Still - the man who entertained the world the most was Michael Rissi and you're looking to surpass and bury that with this little game in front of the world... When it's put like that, I can dig it.
Nick also turns away and goes to exit the room.
Brandon Bash: Where are you going?
Nick Rissi: I'll go it alone from here, you guys focus on the rest, I'm going to take Michael Rissi out for good. I won't fail this time but even if I do by some chance, at least I'll slow him down and you've put 3 mill on his head so there's no way he'll have any influence in this fight.
Brandon Bash: Don't forget to take a cameraman with you... That's the whole point remember.
Nick leaves the room but Van Jam and Megasho step up and plead with Brandon Bash.
Megasho: Wait! He's leaving? TQ left as well!
Van Jam: The two top executives of the CPB are going it alone! Well... What are we supposed to do now?
Brandon Bash: Simple... You do your job. This is one instance where our numbers game won't have influence. You'll have to all go focus on someone before they get here but don't worry. You gave angry superstars and ugly, money driven, scared fans and security to back each and everyone of you up. As we slowly eliminate each one of these fools we'll come together as a team and overwhelm the last of them. Fight until your death because failure in this situation will be worse than your own demise.
Bash turns to Smith and Luciano and nods.
Luciano Capasso: No problem... but that messed up cokehead loser Scott Wilson is in the building and spoiling for a fight. Let me get to work.
Capasso turns and grabs his belongings from the table then exits the room with a determined look on his face.
Katerina Millani: You forgot to factor in other superstars and divas not on your list.
Brandon Bash: No... I didn't, I just know that they're not the ones with the capability to stop me nor will they join the coalition out there that does have those capabilities. Who knows, some of them might even join us.
Katerina Millani: That's a nice thought but I doubt it.
Katerina turns towards the doorway as Brandon leans forward before she can leave.
Brandon Bash: Where are you going? I want you to stay here.
Megasho: I'll stay here.
Brandon Bash: No... You go and fight. It's what you're best at.
Katerina still decides to leave the room.
Katerina Millani: And where exactly is the fun in staying here with you, huh?
Katerina leaves and so does Megasho. Smith looks out at the surveillance monitors at the side of the room, watching as fans scramble through the arena and superstars roam the halls. He looks up and sees Brandon Bash pull out his iPhone and start making a call as we fade out.
*******
In the halls on the second floor of the arena we see Mazzio and Aubree walk up with haste, meeting Blaise at the end of the path.
Blaise: He's not serious is he? Has Bash finally lost it?
Aubree Celeste: This isn't Mayhem anymore. This is some sick creation that Brandon Bash has cooked up because he knows that he's lost control over EHWF and the Board are going to come hunt him down.
Mazzio senses the hidden surveillance cameras around them and the camera and sound men hidden around the corner.
Mazzio: Eventually someone is going to come for us to try and take us down for Bash. Whether it's other wrestlers, fans or production crew - Brandon has put a combined 6 million on our heads so someone will come. They already know where we are.
Blaise: Well where's Wilson?
Mazzio: I have no idea where he went. It's not like him to stay in one place for more than 5 seconds anyway.
Blaise: Damn him, he better not have ditched out on us somehow. Anyway, you two go ahead, I have some business to take of and I'll meet up with you two later.
Mazzio: You're going to go it alone?
Blaise nods as she walks past Mazzio and Aubree down the hall.
Blaise: I just have some things I need to tie up while we have the opportunity. If it's come down to this I don't want us to lose. I promise after we're done doing what we have to do we'll meet back up, hopefully with Wilson as well.
Aubree Celeste: Well make sure that you're careful. Bash doesn't even have to dirty his hands for this one. We might have hundreds of people waiting to take us down out there.
Blaise smiles then turns to the door out of the hallway.
Blaise: Don't worry, I'll be careful. We'll try to meet back up in an hour somewhere. Stay safe.
Blaise leaves down the hall. Aubree looks on and grabs onto Mazzio's arm as the two walk down the opposite end of the hall.
*******
Steve White: Well ladies and gentlemen this has been a hectic night. Perhaps one of the most hectic nights we've seen on Mayhem ever!
Chuck Thompson: Steve, I have never seen shit like this before. It's empty out here. Bash has lost his mind, he's created angry mobs of staff, fans and superstars to hunt down his enemies on live TV and we're being forced to call it all against our will!
Steve White: Aren't you at least happy we got our jobs back!
Chuck Thompson: I'm scared and I want to go home!
Steve White: Same here but I can inform everyone watching that the arena is in full lock down. About 80% of fans in attendance made it out. It's unknown how many wrestlers or staff still remain in the arena. Although rioting is going on outside, Bash Enterprises Security and Cuban Military Forces are cutting any access to the arena from the outside!
We cut to backstage in the parking garage where we see Scott Wilson sneaking around. All of the roller doors are shut and Wilson can't find any exit. He hears some voices so he ducks down behind a Volvo.
Steve White: Hmm... What's this? Scott Wilson?
A gang of fans with weapons walk past looking for their bounties but Wilson is able to stay quiet enough to evade them. He gets up and walks past the doors from the parking garage to some production trucks parked outside the area. He looks around but sees no one. He takes a few steps towards arena equipment and production hardware but still there's no one. Rings, steel cages, ring ropes and steel steps are all strewn across the area.
Scott Wilson: There's gotta be some way to get in this fuckin' truck.
Wilson rumages through sone production boxes and ring ropes and pads but can't find anything. He turns around to where more arena stuff is but his attention is suddenly caught.
*PING!*
The elevator doors at the side open and Wilson looks up. His eyes widden suddenly as he takes a few steps back.
Chuck Thompson: Is that!?...
Luciano Capasso steps out of the elevator, eyes locked on Wilson as he tosses his bandana aside. Capasso removes his gloves, revealing golden brass knuckles on each hand as he clenches his fists!
Luciano Capasso: Surprise motherfucker...
*******
We cut to the foyer of the arena where there are groups of rioting fans trashing the place!
Fan #1: Lets find these guys and hunt them down for Brandon Bash and collect our money!
Fan #2: Well we don't really have a choice now do we?! Brandon Bash won't let us out and if we don't take them out, Bash and his guards will come for us!
Fan #1: Just another reason to find these assholes and fuck them up! Come on, this is Cuba, we can't get in trouble for shit!
In the corner of the balcony above the foyer we see Rose ducked down watching this all unfold. She shakes her head with a worried look on her face and backs off, back through the door.
Rose: I hope Blaise, Wilson - Aubree and Mazzio stayed to finally finish this. I've been involved in some shit in my time but this is just unbelievable.
Rose turns a corner and just happens to bump into a Bash Enterprises Security member. The guard stops and his eyes widen realizing it's Rose but she quickly boots him in the groin and smacks his head off of the wall! Rose herself is surprised at her quick thinking but she quickly looks around and makes haste up the stairs!
Steve White: Bah Gawd! Rose is still in the house and it looks like she's going to get the CPB before they get her!
Chuck Thompson: Where's she headed?!
Two more Bashtroopers come around the corner to find the beaten security guard. They quickly get down and start to help him, bringing him back to consciousness.
Security #1: W... W-What happened here? Who did this to you!?
Security #2: I... I-It w... was R-Rose... She just l-left upstairs I think...
The other Bashtrooper goes to give chase but the main one stops him and pulls out his phone.
Security #1: Hello... Yeah, Alexandria, Rose just made a break for it. Looks like she headed to the 5th floor on the soccer side of the arena...
Chuck Thompson: They're onto her!
Security #1: OK...
The Bashtrooper hangs up and puts his phone away as they help the other one up.
Security #1: We stay here and guard this opening. Rose is already being hunted down as we speak...
*******
Backstage somewhere in the higher levels of the arena we see Silver Kazama walking the halls, moving as quickly as he can to the top of the arena. As we pan and catch up to him we see he has his iPhone close to his lips.
Silver Kazama: Just make sure that you watch your back and try and calm things down there. I'm going to get to Bash and finally have this showdown I've been waiting so long for. Any problems, just call me.
Rose (Voice): I got it. Be careful up there...
Silver continues along the hall towards the elevator but stops as some muffling is heard on the other end of the phone.
Silver Kazama: Rose?...
.......
Rose (Voice): Hey... I'm gonna call you back...
The line disconnects and Silver looks down at his phone for a moment, shaking his head and sliding it back into his pocket. He continues along the path until the voices of two rowdy fans are heard behind him! Silver stops and turns around.
Fan #1: Hey! Silver Kazama!? How you feelin' fool? Where's our money esse?!
Fan #2: You got 3 milli on yo ass boy. Why don't you come over here and let us get paid?!
Steve White: And here's some fans looking to collect that bounty!
As the fans advance on Silver, the former world champion shakes his head and smiles.
Silver Kazama: I'm afraid I can't do that guys...
One fan lunges at Silver but Silver sidesteps him and elbows him in the side of the head! The other takes advantage and grabs Silver from behind! The fan gets some shots in but Silver shakes him off! Silver goes to attack but the other fan gets up and blasts Silver in the back of the head with a dirty punch! Both men try to subdue him but Silver elbows one away then hits the other with a right hand! The other goes to get up but Silver boots him in the knee and he goes down screaming! The last standing fan lunges at Silver again and they tie up!
Steve White: If Silver has to deal with this, every step to Bash then he'll never make it! He's worth three million now Chuck! If he weren't fighting for my job I'd go and collect that damn bounty myself!
Silver with a quick tilt, dodges a swing from the fan then jabs him in the face! The fan responds with an uppercut to Silver's chin but Silver quickly sidekicks the fan in the side of the head, knocking him out! Silver looks down at the two men as he catches his breath.
Chuck Thompson: Silver not taking any guff from these fans trying to collect that bounty!
Silver brushes past and makes hast down the path now, getting to the end of the hall and closer to the elevator. He comes into a wider area in the upper foyer and goes to push the lift button until two Bashtroopers tackle him to the ground from around the corner! They wrestle with Silver on the ground as a third Bashtrooper joins in and they subdue him!
Chuck Thompson: Shit! Bash's guys were waiting for Silver! They got him locked down!
They try to restrain him with zipties but Silver starts thrashing around as they grab his arms. Silver stands up and elbows one on the face then headbutts the other! The one behind him pins his arms back while another swings but Silver jumps up and kicks him in the face! The trooper frees Silver and swings but Silver ducks it and kicks him square in the chest! The third Bashtrooper quickly takes advantage of the chaos and tackles Silver to the ground from the side! The other two jump on Silver as well as he kicks and thrashes!
Silver Kazama: No... NO! Get the fuck off of me!
The Bashtroopers still can't hold him down as Silver gets to his feet! They grab his arms and his head and put him on his knees! He continues to thrash but suddenly comes to an instant stop as a pair of heavy duty boots are seen in the frame!
Steve White: Wait it's..!
Silver looks up and the Bashtroopers all stop, still holding Silver down. As we zoom out we see a smiling Eric Smith standing across from them. Silver doesn't fight back anymore and instead looks down at the ground.
Silver Kazama: Eric...
Smith, with a fiendish grin on his face gestures for them to stand Silver up and they do.
Eric Smith: Let go of him for a second...
The troopers let go as Silver shoves them off of him. They shove back and Silver finds himself surrounded by the four men, finally coming face to face with Eric Smith.
Eric Smith: You three... I heard there was a disturbance two floors down. That's two close for comfort. I want you guys to go and give TQ's guys some back up down there. I'll take care of Silver here and bring him in to Brandon.
Security: But sir!
Eric Smith: But nothing... Bash made me head of security for a reason didn't he? I know what I'm doing so don't question me. Go help TQ's guys and I'll neutralize Silver here...
The troopers look around but agree in the end and nod, leaving quickly up the hall while Silver and Eric never take their eyes off of each other. Eric takes another step forward.
Silver Kazama: So... What was that about huh? Sending Brandon's little minions away like that?
Eric Smith responds with a massive right hand to Silver's face! Silver hits the ground, his nose instantly gushing with blood as he didn't expect it at all! Silver rolls away as Eric comes close.
Eric Smith: I've been waiting for this for so long now and I'll be DAMNED if I'm gonna share it with anyone else!
Eric runs over and goes to stomp Silver but Silver rolls away and springs to his feet! Smith is on him though and fires some lefts and rights, which Silver quickly blocks! Silver shoots a high kick but Smith blocks it with his forearm! Both men execute quick jabs and strikes but they both block and dodge each others moves as they move back!
Steve White: Eric Smith and Silver Kazama having a grudge fight in the executive foyer! Smith was sent to destroy Silver but Silver is on a mission and he's fighting back by gawd!
Silver Kazama: Come on Eric! I expect more than that! You haven't gone soft after all this time have you?
Eric Smith: I haven't even started to warm up yet fool!
Eric let's out a yell of aggression! Silver is able to block a strike but Eric Smith hits Silver with two big right hands to the head! Silver hits Eric in the jaw with a quick jab but much to Silver's surprise it has no effect and Eric instantly comes back with a massive haymaker to the face, dropping Silver to the floor as he begins to bleed even worse.
Eric Smith: Get up!
*******
Backstage in the lower levels of the arena Mazzio has already started fighting Bash and TQ security and fans looking to collect the bounty!
Fan #1: Mazzio! Just let us catch you guys! Three million dollars is a lot of money!
Mazzio steps in front of Aubree and takes out a mob of fans with some big swings and wide punches! He turns around and takes out some more coming from behind!
Steve White: Mazzio and Aubree are on the arena floor and they look surrounded!
Fan #2: Just die already!
Mazzio turns around and takes out another fan while Aubree hits one with a swift kick! The remaining couple of fans back off as security starts to group!
Security: Mazzio! Aubree! Freeze!
The guard shoots his tazer gun at Mazzio but Mazzio dodges the prongs and takes him and a few other TQ Security officers out by wildly ramming into them! The last couple remaining guards start to bash Mazzio in the back with their batons but Mazzio is able to shake them off and take them down! Aubree catches up as the two competitors reach the stairs.
Aubree Celeste: We have to hurry up before more of them come. We haven't got that much time left!
Mazzio and Aubree dash up stairs and take the first door they come to, opening up to a wide 'performers only' backstage hall which is now trashed and deserted. They come into the space and make their way to the center of the area, spotting the elevator at the end of the room.
Aubree Celeste: All right. Let's follow Blaise up to the top I gue...
Mazzio suddenly comes to a stop. Aubree looks behind her as a shadow rapidly moves around behind them! Mazzio quickly puts his forearm up as Katerina Millani flies out of nowhere at amazing speed and drives a high knee into Mazzio's arm! Mazzio winces and slides a little as Aubree stances! Katerina is suspended in mid-air for a moment before losing her momentum and gliding down back on her feet in front of Mazzio and Aubree!
Steve White: Bah Gawd! Katerina Millani! Nick Rissi's chief of security is here to yield Mazzio and Aubree! Did you see that high knee Chuck!? Even Mazzio looked surprised at that force!
Chuck Thompson: Daymn! She's looking good Steve! Katerina and Aubree in the same room together, now there's an image I like!
Katerina tilts her head up and stabilises herself as she flashes a fiendish smile at the couple.
Katerina Millani: Ha... I never thought you two would be the first ones I ran into...
They all stand in silence for a moment as Aubree's eyes tilt towards the elevator door behind Katerina.
Katerina Millani: I wouldn't bother trying to get the lift to the top floor. Brandon has already had the elevators programed to only be able to reach a certain floor. He's ten steps ahead of all of you, but that's all right, you won't have to worry about Brandon Bash anyway seeing as I'm going to finish you off right here...
Mazzio: What'd you say?
Aubree puts her hand on Mazzio's shoulder and calms him. She nods and steps in front of Mazzio as Katerina looks on in anticipation.
Aubree Celeste: Babe... Don't worry about her. You go on ahead and take out the rest. I'll stay here and show this bitch what's up...
Mazzio: But...
Aubree Celeste: It's fine hun. They still have two executives out there and an army of guards. You're the only one that can beat them. I'll keep her busy here and kick her ass then I'll come and find you, I promise...
Mazzio looks apprehensive of Aubree's decision but he sees she's defiant and nods, backing off towards the exit.
Mazzio: Be careful, Aubree. I'm serious.
Aubree Celeste: The same goes for you... Now get going, I'll see you soon enough.
Mazzio smiles and nods as he quickly dashes out of the room. Aubree looks back at a grinning Katerina across from her in the wide open space.
Katerina Millani: You're just going to let him run off like that? With all those bad people and the CPB out there?
Aubree Celeste: Hmm. You won't get in my head. He's strong. He can handle your little game out there.
Katerina Millani: Heh. I agree... He's quite the man isn't he? I honestly don't think I could defeat him. Maybe after I set you up in hospital for the rest of the year I'll give him a call... Because a real man needs a real woman right?
Aubree Celeste: ...See now you just messed up.
Aubree rushes off at top speed, firing a huge kick but she stares at Katerina with shock as she's able to block it with her knee. Aubree can't believe her speed was countered and she quickly springs back then fires a few more kicks! Katerina dodges a couple and comes back with her own but Aubree and Katerina's legs clash and they cancel each other out! Katerina is able to surprise Aubree with a quick jab to the face then side kicks her in the ribs and blasts her back with an uppercut!
Steve White: Bah Gawd! These two are really going at it now! Katerina just beat up Aubree but Aubree is determined to win this skirmish!!
Chuck Thompson: I don't even give a shit if I lose my job Steve. I'm just happy I'm getting to see these fine ass ladies in a backstage brawl!
Aubree springs up! Katerina puts her fists up and swings but Aubree dodges them and tries to roundhouse her but Katerina blocks the kick with her knee again! Aubree trades kicks while Katerina goes in with knees yet both of then cancel each other out until Katerina high kicks Aubree in the chest! Aubree falls back and looks like she's about to fall to the ground but she catches herself and hits a smiling Katerina unexpectedly with a right hand to the jaw! Katerina stumbles and quickly goes for a high knee but Aubree blocks it with a kick! Aubree runs up and jumps off a production crate then off the corner of a wall to fly down and drive a boot into Katerina who crosses her arms and blocks it! Katerina gasps as the kick sends her sliding back and the force is felt on her arms. She shakes her forearms then slides another knee towards Aubree who barely blocks it with her boot!
Katerina Millani: These are the only skills you've got? And here I was thinking that you'd be half a challenge tonight...
Aubree Celeste: You're not looking too flash yourself. Some chief of security you are.
Katerina Millani: Stop talking little girl and actually lay a glove on me!
Katerina and Aubree both go for roundhouse kicks but both of their extended legs meet and clash inches away from their head's, cancelling each other out again! Aubree looks like she's about to fall but starts spinning around on the spot. Katerina looks nervous for a second as she tries to maintain her balance but as she gets her leg down, Aubree picks up huge momentum and dives off, hitting a spinning kick right into Katerina's chest, sending the CPB member flying into some pallets and production equipment then against the brick wall!
Chuck Thompson: Shit! What a kick from Aubree! The tide turned quick and this one is over!
Katerina is buried in the debris. Aubree puts her leg down and catches her breath but her eyes pick up as the broken pallets and equipment shifts and a seemingly unscathed Katerina gets up and walks back into the center of the room with an unimpressed look on her face.
Chuck Thompson: Wait... What?!
Katerina looks up at Aubree and dusts herself off.
Aubree Celeste: Uh Hmm... So she's made of metal or something?
*******
Back on the very top floor, Brandon Bash has fashioned the offices into a makeshift war room. His staff and Bashtroopers sit all in the center, strategizing and watching things unfold on surveillance monitors. Bash sits alone in his private office with his flask as he watches from the glass.
Head Security: Mr. Bash... Sorry to bother you sir. I need to give you an update. Outside the arena is sealed by Cuban police but there is rioting and US, UK and Australian representatives from their respective embassies are trying to gain access as we thought they would. We have about another hour and a half that we can hold up.
Brandon Bash: Hmm... That's all? I think the world would love continuing to watch this game and to watch all of these pathetic fools get hunted down!
Head Security: Eric Smith is currently beating the shit out of Silver a few floors down and Nick Rissi has made his way to the GM office where we believe Michael Rissi is held up. Blaise however was last seen at the stairs at the production entry floor. We've lost track of her now...
Brandon clenches his fist and takes a swig from his flask.
Brandon Bash: Van!
Van Jam enters the office.
Van Jam: Yo!
Brandon Bash: Go down there and slow Blaise down and do it in front of a camera for shit sake!
Van Jam: Word up. You got it chief!
Van Jam leaves the office but the head of Bash's security looks on confused as he questions Bash.
Head Security: Sir... How is this going to help us? How is this going to help you and your position on the board. I mean, this was a wrestling show an hour ago and now the whole world is watching this. Sir I thi...
Brandon Bash: How is this going to help me? How is it going to secure my position in EHWF? It's not... There's a 99% chance that the board are coming after me right now and are in preparations to end my directors contract as we speak... But I already prepared for that tonight. You can't end what doesn't exist anymore...
Head Security: I'm still confused...
Brandon Bash: If I signed over my status as a board member before any of this to someone I trust then what could they do to me? Nothing that's what... I fired these peoples heroes, ended careers and brutally injured and destroyed people. I went to far, I got rid of people that looked at us wrong and I used EHWF's money and these fans money for my own gain! I used it as my own funds and started trading chunks of this shithole off! Of course everyone including the board will come for me but after this! After the world sees all of this, there will be plenty of controversy and money for everyone and then eventually NO more EHWF!
Head Security: S-So...
Brandon Bash: They shouldn't act so high and mighty! These board members do the same thing. Mine EHWF dry of the fans and the company’s money just to fund their own businesses and projects! So what of I wanted it all for myself and so what if these people got hurt in the process!
Bash gets up and grabs his Head of Security around the collar and shakes him around a bit.
Brandon Bash: You just make sure that the Bash Enterprises chopper in La Paz is gassed up and ready to pick me up in an hour! Until then get your ass down stairs and get security and cameras down to where TQ is supposedly intercepting Mazzio now!
Bash shoves him away and he does as Bash demands. Bash turns back to his monitor and watches the developments live on Mayhem.
*******
We pan across into the next scene, the setting is a wide open very dark room. The lights are off and the only source of vision comes from the lights outside that can be seen from the massive window that overlooks the city. Even with all the life outside the room is still barely visible as we pan across the eerie area. Suddenly we're provided another source of illumination as flickers from a computer screen at a desk can be seen. Upon closer inspection as the frame zooms in, we see Michael Rissi watching back events of the night online, alone at his desk.
Brandon Bash (VOICE): If I'm going down I'm going down with a bang! Those of you left, regardless of whether you're a wrestler or not, will be forced to play the game! You can either come and get me or you can come and join me and make the right choice by destroying those who try to take me down! That's right! Try your hand at taking Brandon Bash and the CPB down or make the decision and hunt down, dead or alive those who oppose me and who have tried to end me! I don't care who you are, everyone left in this arena is playing the game!
The video begins to buffer a little as Michael studies the recap. Suddenly looks up through the darkness, sensing something. In an instant his eyes grow wide and he slams the laptop shut!
?: They gave an insignificant welp like you the EHWF!? I still can't believe it y'know...
Michael gets zero chance to react as an explosion of smoke comes from the voice's direction and engulfs Michael. The shockwave after shakes the room!
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Meanwhile downstairs we come to find Joanna Rissi wildly running up a flight of stairs as Bash has disabled the elevators this high up! Joanna smacks into a wall but pushes herself off and continues to climb the stairs! She's suddenly stopped by the huge shockwave's force and looks up with a desperate expression.
Joanna Rissi: Michael... Please...
Joanna doesn't get a second to react as she quickly notices something in the corner of her eye! Alexandria Kendrick stands on the stairs railing and launches herself at Joanna, firing a quick kick but Joanna is able to duck it! Alexandria fires a sidekick from an impossible angle when she lands and Joanna is barely able to block it with her forearm!
Alexandria Kendrick: Well now! Look who it is!
This time Alexandria lands a kick straight into Joanna's chest then kicks her again sending her up the stairs! Joanna gets up and Alexandria goes for a knee but Joanna blocks it and punches Alexandria across the face! Alexandria slaps Joanna to the ground as the reach the next floor! Alexandria picks Joanna up by her hair and rams her through the big double doors, busting them open!
Chuck Thompson: Oh shit Steve! No respect for anyone! Everyone really is a target tonight! Bash finally did lose it!
Steve White: Bah Gawd! What an Earth is this now!!
They slam into Michael Rissi's office! Joanna hits the floor and Alexandria stomps her in the back keeping her on the ground as Michael Rissi looks on desperately but none other than Nick Rissi stands in his way.
Michael Rissi: Joanna!
Nick Rissi with a fiendish grin on his face edges back towards Alexandria and Joanna, standing between them and Michael.
Nick Rissi: Alexandria, you've done enough. This ones mind. Give her to me.
Alexandria raises her eyebrows.
Alexandria Kendrick: And since when do I take direct orders from you?!
Nick doesn't look impressed as Alexandria tilts her head at him, her boot still planted on Joanna's back. Alexandria's eyes widen suddenly while Nick Rissi looks around as a presence rushes by them at a great speed! Michael dashes past Nick and towards Alexandria in an instant and with pure rage on his face he grabs Alexandria by the top of her head with his right hand!
Alexandria Kendrick: Ah!
Alexandria let's out a gasp as Nick and Joanna turn in shock! Michael suddenly comes to a halt and holds his injured neck, aggravated from his skirmish with Nick just before. It crosses Alexandria's mind to take advantage but Michael looks back up and growls.
Alexandria Kendrick: Wait!
Michael runs her backwards; his hand still firmly grasped around her head then rams her hard into the wall by the doorway! Alexandria hits it hard and let's out a cry as she slumps down, holding her back. Nick dashes over and fires an Angel Strike! Michael gets a forearm up and is barely able to block it! The strike takes it's toll on Michael as he falls back and grabs the door for support!
Joanna Rissi: Michael!
Nick lunges at Michael and hits him with a few jabs! Michael ducks one and backhands Nick! They both rush punches at each other but are both able to block the attempts until Michael hits Nick square in the face! Nick edges back into the center of the room and slightly closer to the massive window over looking the town! Nick swings at Michael but Michael ducks it and knees Nick in the gut! Nick elbows Michael in the face then grabs him by the collar and swings him across the room! Michael gets a jab in but his next swing is blocked and Nick headbutts him! Michael gasps, holding his neck as Nick sidekicks him in the midsection but as Nick tries to follow up with a right hand but Michael blocks it and punches him in the face! Nick stumbles backwards and Michael steps forward. A smile grows on Nick's face as Michael uppercuts him in the chest!
Nick Rissi: Ahhh!
Nick withstands the blow with his Tekkai maneuver and grins once again! He quickly uses the time to wrap both his hands around Michael's neck! Michael winces in pain but Nick swings him around and starts running him backwards!
Joanna Rissi: NO!
Alexandria Kendrick: Hold up!
Michael's face fills with shock but he can't slow them down as Nick shoves Michael back then throws him into the massive window! Joanna dashes for them with tears in her eyes but she stumbles in her desperation as Michael collides with the glass!
Nick Rissi: This place... shall become your grave!
Chuck Thompson: Oh shit! NO! NO WAY!
Steve White: Bah Gawd! STOP!!
Nick pushes himself away as Michael Rissi plummets into the glass! The illumination of the nightlife and even the rioting outside the arena casts over all of them as Michael begins to break through the glass! The glass all starts to slowly crack as Michael hits it, head raised and arms sprawled out to each side. Suddenly the screams and the pleas just fall in the moment, as Michael doesn't fully break through to the outside! The cracks form all around Michael as the lights from outside, glow within them. Everyone just stops then without warning the glass all shatters! First from the top then working it's way down!
Steve White: NO! Get the fuck out of there! SOMEONE STOP THIS!!
Nick backs off as the glass falls in pieces inside the room and outside to the ground bellow! Nick notices Joanna crying but there are no more screams. He looks back towards the shine from outside and sees Michael Rissi still standing there! Michael stands directly where Nick threw him, almost imprinted yet there is no glass backing him anymore... Michael lowers his head and looks at Nick while Joanna and Alexandria just stare on... Nick, with a nervous and shocked look, stares back up towards Michael...
Michael Rissi: I'll teach you fear...
*******
Back down in the storage depot/parking garage area; Luciano Capasso slowly struts out of the elevator space and towards Wilson. Wilson looks at the golden brass knuckles in each of Luciano's hands and backs off into the loading area.
Scott Wilson: Luci... Listen bro I'm glad you're here, I really am. I want to talk to you.
Luciano Capasso: I want to talk to you too, Scott.
Scott Wilson: Really? Well that's good to hear, we should use our words more oft...
Luciano punches Scott Wilson square in the face with a right jab! Wilson falls against an unassembled ring and quickly picks himself up, clinging onto a steel cage wall for balance. Luciano lunges at Wilson again but Wilson moves and Luciano punches the cage wall! Luciano turns around and Wilson slides a kick to the side of Luciano's head! Luciano falls backwards and lands on a production crate.
Scott Wilson: You wanna fight Motherfucker then let's fight!
Luciano Capasso: You always were a wormy cocksucker Scott. It'll be a great pleasure to destroy you here in front of the world!
They both lock up! They wrestle for a moment but Luciano overpowers Wilson and rams him into a wall! Luciano snarls and ruthlessly hurls Wilson into some spare steel steps! Wilson gets up and blocks a brass knux clad right hand but Luciano headbutts Wilson and Wilson falls on the ground in the center of the room!
Scott Wilson: Shit...
Luciano Capasso: Pathetic... Where do you think you're going you peasant?
Luciano walks over to some kind of controller box and hits a button or two. Suddenly from the roof lowers a spare steel cage from its mechanism that was to be used in after show matches and house shows. It lowers from the production truck and Wilson goes to spring up but Luciano boots him down!
Steve White: Damn... Now what!? Get out of there Wilson!
Scott shoves Luciano's boot off his chest and springs up! He makes a break for it but Luciano dives and grabs him around the waist as the cage lowers! Wilson turns and elbows Luciano in the face and breaks free! Wilson makes a mad dash but he hits the cage as it too low for him to escape! The cage hits the ground and encases Wilson and Luciano inside. Wilson looks over at the door but it's padlocked.
Steve White: Wilson is trapped in that steel cage with Luciano and there's no way out!
Luciano Capasso: It looks like you're in a bit of a bind now Wilson...
Wilson's face twitches with nerves as he stands for a fight. Both men do nothing and just look at each other for a moment before Luciano lunges at Wilson! Luciano swings lefts and rights but Wilson dodges them! Wilson swings some quick jabs of his own but Luciano blocks them! Both men come at each other again with boxing combos but they do a good job of cancelling each other out! Wilson raises a knee but Luciano blocks it and punches Wilson in the face then sends Wilson into the cage with a right hand to the gut! Wilson turns over on the steel, coughing and hurt, the brass knuckles taking a bigger toll!
Chuck Thompson: Wilson is being brutalized by Luciano's massive punches and there's nowhere to run! Wilson must fight!
Steve White: Luciano's brass knux must double the damage of those huge shots! This is not good!
Wilson gets up and puts his hands up. Luciano swings some blows but Wilson ducks them! Wilson comes back with his own but Luciano blocks it! Luciano grabs Wilson and tosses him into the cage! Wilson yells in pain! Luciano swings a right hand but Wilson ducks it and Luciano hits the cage! Wilson turns around and quickly jabs Luciano in the face! Wilson jumps up for a Wilson Kick but Luciano swings a Capasso Punch! Wilson's boot meets Luciano's fist and the boot buckle scrapes off of the brass knuckle! Sparks fly everywhere and Wilson lands on his feet! Luciano looks pisses off as he lunges at Wilson but this time Wilson is quick enough the swing a kick right into Luciano's gut!
Luciano Capasso: You can't fucking defeat me! I have the hardest punches in the world, the greatest right hands and left jabs! One more hit and you're fucking gone pal!
Wilson bounces off of the cage, narrowly missing a right hand from Luciano! A running Wilson drives a knee into Luciano's stomach then throws him into the cage! Luciano springs back up but Wilson dropkicks him down to the concrete! Wilson is hurt, bleeding and exhausted. He watches Luciano on the floor but amazingly Luciano just gets back up!
Scott Wilson: Fuck! Why won't you stay the fuck down!? Damn...
*******
Instantly coming into the next scene we see a group of Bashtroopers sent flying through the air! As we pan down we see Mazzio running through the halls of arena floor hallway. A group of TQ Smooth's guards come at Mazzio from the left but Mazzio rams into them, sending them flying! Bashtroopers fire their taser guns but Mazzio tilts off and dodges the prongs then demolishes the other group of guards! He makes good distance before Megasho appears in front of him! Mazzio speeds up and goes to take Megasho out as well but TQ Smooth leaps into the fray!
Chuck Thompson: Mazzio was mauling these guys just now but not only has Megasho stopped Mazzio but so has one of the executives, TQ Smooth!
Steve White: Bah Gawd this is the worst position Mazzio could be in!!
Mazzio stops as TQ Smooth, Megasho and a security head stand in his way.
Head Security: All right... This has gone on long enough. Mazzio, come with us and you won't get hurt.
Mazzio backs off. TQ suddenly braces for a fight as Mazzio leaps in front of them! Mazzio holds his hand up and lines them up, firing three extremely fast consecutive punches! Megasho, TQ and the security head are knocked back into the wall! TQ gets up and shakes it off as do the other two.
Steve White: Damn those were some fast punches!! Has Mazzio got it in him to take on both Megasho and TQ plus this damn army of guards?
TQ Smooth: That's it... Now you're gonna squeal for real...
Mazzio rushes at them again! TQ's eyes widen as he pleads with Megasho!
TQ Smooth: Do it!
Megasho gets up and slowly raises his huge leg! Mazzio can't stop his rush of speed and can't get around the huge girth of Megasho's leg! Megasho boots Mazzio in the face with an awesome kick! Mazzio flies across the room and into a bunch of boxes!
Steve White: Damn! That kick - I didn't know Megasho could get his leg that high!?
The boxes and debris go flying as Mazzio tosses them aside and gets up. Megasho laughs along with TQ Smooth.
Megasho: These are the greatest kicks in the world! My kicks are so damn big and destructive that nothing, not even you could stop them!
Megasho takes off again! Mazzio looks nervous as Megasho lifts his leg and goes for another one but Mazzio is able to barely dive out of the way! Megasho destroys the wall behind them then turns back to Mazzio! Mazzio springs off again but TQ gets in his way! Mazzio easily swats TQ away but it gives Megasho an opportunity to hit Mazzio with another massive boot! Mazzio goes flying!
Chuck Thompson: Damn... Mazzio's looking outclassed now! He can't get a word in especially now with Megasho's kicks!
Megasho lunges at Mazzio as he's getting up. He goes for yet another one of those kicks but this time Mazzio is barely able to avoid it!
TQ Smooth: Ha! Can't you see that you're not going to win this time!? Megasho has you covered and swarm of security is headed this way! And even if you are able to fight everyone off still, it looks like Luciano and Katerina are in the area and after they finish destroying your little friends they come for you and help Megasho. There's no way you can win.
Mazzio: You're delusional...
TQ Smooth: No... I'm leaving. You can't admit when you're done. I'm needed much more in other areas so I'll just let you waste all your time fighting here until everyone comes to finish you off... Farewell old foe!
TQ makes a break to the lift and gets inside as Mazzio turns to stop him!
Mazzio: TQ! Wait!
Mazzio almost makes it before the elevator doors close but Megasho from the side, takes advantage and charges Mazzio with another massive boot to the skull! Mazzio plummets into the wall and TQ takes his leave.
Chuck Thompson: Oh shit!
Megasho stands over a downed Mazzio in the debris of the wall.
Megasho: The greatest kicks in the world - BAY BAY!
*******
Back in the cage Luciano dishes out another big punch to Wilson's face! Wilson hits the cage and blood drips from Luciano's brass knuckles. Wilson is bruised and beaten and clings onto the cage door but there is no way out! Wilson coughs up some blood and falls to his knees.
Scott Wilson: Ugh... Damn it...
Luciano Capasso: Dead are we?
Wilson gets to his feet barely as Luciano laughs at him.
Luciano Capasso: Don't you understand that these are the strongest punches in the world? One more hit from me and you're not just hurt, you're out for good!
Scott Wilson: Heh... So strong but a bitch ass punk like you still needs to use brass knux and still can't get the job done?
Wilson grasps onto the door as Luciano's face sours. He grows enraged and lunges at Wilson throwing a mean right but Wilson rolls out of the way at the last moment! Luciano punches the cage door and bends it! He turns around only for Wilson to Wilson kick him into the door! Wilson runs up and rams Luciano at full pace into the door as the chain snaps and it blasts open off of it's hinges!
Chuck Thompson: They're out! I repeat they made it out! Wilson put Luciano through the door!
Steve White: I thought Wilson was a goner for sure!
Luciano Capasso: But... I... Am the STRONGEST!
Luciano rolls up to his feet, raging but he can't see Wilson. He hears the rustling of chains and turns but Wilson comes from behind and wraps the cage door chain around Luciano's neck! Luciano yells in pain as he chokes! He starts to overpower Wilson but Wilson jumps on his back and wrenches back with the chain as Luciano goes red and gasps for air!
Chuck Thompson: Wilson's gonna kill this fucking guy!
Luciano keeps fighting as they re-enter the cage! Luciano backs up and pushes Wilson against the cage wall but Wilson holds on. Wilson sees Luciano fading and his eyes rolling and he quickly releases the chain! Luciano coughs and splutters, falling against the cage wall. He quickly clenches his fist and a shocked Wilson sees it. Wilson makes the same face he made when Mazzio accidentally hit him with the Iron Punch a couple weeks back! Luciano fires his punch but in different fashion from a couple weeks ago, Wilson sees it and dodges the punch! Wilson turns around and kicks Luciano's leg out! Luciano yells in pain as he gets to a knee but Wilson springs off of the cage, runs up and Wilson Kicks a kneeling Luciano right in the skull! Luciano falls as blood shoots against the cage from the impact! Luciano is down and an almost defeated Wilson falls against the cage, catching himself!
Steve White: Bah Gawd... Is that it?!
Scott Wilson: ...Even though he's an ass... Your punch compared to his... Is just weak as shit...
Wilson catches his breath as he looks down at Luciano on the floor. He limps over to the door of the cage, looks back one more time and leaves...
*******
Back inside the arena we see Mazzio digging himself out of more debris after taking another massive boot from Megasho. Mazzio spits out some blood and rubs his neck.
Megasho: Now that I can utilize the perfect kick, no one can stop the CPB or I. One of my kicks is like getting hit by a speeding car and you can't do anything to avoid it because I'm fucking HUGE!
Steve White: Who taught Megasho to get his leg that high!? He's doing like... ballet moves at his size! It's true though, at his size there is very little you cab do to avoid those big boots!
Mazzio holds onto the wall havig taken enough punishment. Megasho continues to laugh as he stretches. He points at Mazzio then gets ready. Mazzio realizes he's cornered now and his expression grows desperate!
Megasho: It's finally time to finish this!
Megasho starts running. Mazzio looks as he raises his leg up, giving the same expression he gave when Scott Wilson accidentally drove the Wilson Kick into his skull a few weeks back! Mazzio thinks back and his wide eyes change to a determined look! Megasho gets his leg extended for a big boot but Mazzio explodes off, grabs Megasho and hoists him up, plummeting him through a door across the room! Both men go rolling around down a flight of stairs and hit another door! They get up and Megasho goes for a knockout punch but Mazzio ducks it and Megasho blows the door open to a boiler room! Megasho turns around and Mazzio hits him with an Iron Punch into the room!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! The tables have turned Chuck! There's still hope!
Megasho stumbles around! Mazzio leaps up and hits him with another Iron Punch! Megasho is ploughed through a wooden pillar in the room! Mazzio hits him with another Iron Punch through another pillar as blood spatters everywhere! Megasho is out of it and tries to get his leg up but Mazzio hits another Iron Punch and Megasho hits the walk! The wall cracks and bricks fall on Megasho whose eyes roll in the back of his head! Megasho is defeated and out of it, muttering gibberish to himself as Mazzio lands back on the ground!
Chuck Thompson: Son of a bitch!
Megasho: B - Ba - But my ki... Kicks...
Mazzio wipes the blood from his face and let's out a laugh. He turns around and grabs a cloth from a boiler and tosses it to Megasho in the debris.
Mazzio: There's another man around these parts with kicks more impressive than you could ever hope to have... He is a pain in the ass though.
*******
Brandon Bash: Eli... You've seen what's just happen, you've watched these monitors... We may not be on common ground right now but you can't doubt that we need to join forces just for tonight...
Coming into the scene, Eli Sykes sits opposite Bash in his office with his boots up on the desk and his title belt next to him. Hannah Walters and Big Jay stand behind him as Bash goes quiet.
Eli Sykes: Now why on Earth would I team up with the CPB tonight? Shit why would I team up with anyone? Those assholes aren't after me, they're after you... This isn't our fight, I thought you had something useful to tell me...
Eli gets up and edges towards the door with his Hannah and his bodyguard. Brandon stands up from his desk, with the defeat of two of his powerhouses still fresh in his mind.
Brandon Bash: Hannah! Wait... Talk some sense into your man. You guys know me, we go way back, trust me you need to stay and fight with us!
Hannah Walters: No... We don't... We don't have to do anything you say because after this mess you've got us all in tonight I doubt you'll be here next week. I have to agree with Eli, you're a waste of time...
Eli Sykes: The only reason I'm still here tonight is because I thought I had a match but it looks like you fucked that up too... We're headed back to the states. I'll enjoy watching Michael Rissi or The Board or whoever the fuck mulch their roses with you and end you for good next week... If there is a next week, you cocksucking motherfucker.
Eli Sykes and his crew storms out. Brandon Bash gets up and pounds his desk then kicks a whole in the wall! Bash goes to walk into the bathroom behind him but a Bashtrooper tries to stop him.
Bashtrooper: Sir, calm do...
Brandon Bash: Get the fuck off of me!
Bash shrugs the guard off and comes into the bathroom. He leans on the sink and takes a deep breath. Bash turns on the tap and leans down, washing his face. As he comes up, the frame pans with him and we see James Champ standing behind Bash in the reflection!
Brandon Bash: CHAMP!
Bash and the frame, wildly spin around but when we do... no one is there. Champ is nowhere to be found and Bash looks back into the mirror, gasping heavily.
Steve White: Wait... Was that?
*******
Back down stairs, Katerina and Aubree both go for roundhouse kicks but both of their extended legs meet and clash inches away from their head's, cancelling each other out! Katerina steps forward and drives a knee into Aubree's midsection! Aubree gasps but Katerina shows her no mercy and drops her with a right hand! Katerina grabs Aubree by the hair and tosses her head first into a production crate!
Katerina Millani: Finished are we?
Aubree Celeste: Not quite...
Aubree sits up and holds her neck. Katerina takes off at great speed bit Aubree kicks her knee out and Katerina falls face first on the ground! They both spring up and trade blows! Aubree's kicks cancel Katerina's knees! Katerina is able to corner Aubree and goes for a high knee! Aubree is shocked but is able to move out of the way at the last second! Katerina's knee hits the wall! She falls back! Aubree follows up with a big dropkick, sending Katerina down to the flood again!
Chuck Thompson: Shit! This is one hot fight, I got a woody just watching this one Steve!
Steve White: Chuck! This is serious! These two have been fighting for ages and it looks like they won't last much longer... Who's gonna drop off first?
Katerina tries another high knee, Aubree catches it but it takes its hold on her! Aubree spins Katerina around then boots her in the chest, sending her into the wall again! Katerina explodes out, hitting Aubree with a right hand! Aubree almost loses consciousness but focuses hard and maintains herself! Katerina lunges once more for a high knee! Aubree ducks it and hits Katerina with a mean roundhouse! Katerina stumbles back but is still standing. A shocked Aubree watches as her rival wipes the blood from her mouth.
Katerina Millani: This isn't going to end until you collapse of exhaustion or until I knock you out cold... Is it worth prolonging your defeat...
Aubree Celeste: Think what you want to think but until I defeat you I'm not going down to anything you throw at me!
Katerina smiles. She hits Aubree with a left jab, then a right jab then an uppercut! Aubree doesn't fall. Katerina comes with a side kick but Aubree blocks it with a roundhouse! Katerina boots Aubree in the chest then lines her up! Katerina runs at a groggy Aubree but Aubree disappears at ridiculous speed! Katerina drives her knee into the wall once more! She screams out, as her knees are both bloody and bruised! She limps back around only to get hit with a Beautiful Goodbye from Aubree!
Steve White: Shit! She did it! Katerina is down! Aubree did it! She hit her with that Beautiful Goodbye and Katerina isn't getting back up!
Aubree stands once more, hurt and tired. She looks down at a defeated Katerina Millani and smirks as she walks out of the room.
Aubree Celeste: Some chief of security you are... You need to learn some better moves little girl...
*******
Back upstairs Silver Kazama is reeling from another big right hand to the face from Eric Smith!
Eric Smith: Come on... You're pathetic Silver... You're worse than pathetic. I've been waiting for this fight for so long and this is the best you've got?
Silver Kazama: Well... You're an idiot then... A complete fool Eric.
Silver swipes another kick around Eric who blocks it! Eric fires a right hand but Silver ducks that and responds with one of his own, nailing Smith right in the face!
Silver Kazama: If you think this little backstage tussle is going to solve anything between us, then you're sadly mistaken... No - I'm going to keep your ass breathing because one day... Hopefully soon, we're going to settle this in the ring - for good!
Smith smirks and fires a right hand! Silver ducks it and nail's Smith with another jab! Silver turns the tide, jumping and planting a big dropkick on Smith's chest! Smith hits a side table and knocks over a plant! Smith lashes out but swings and misses again as Silver uppercuts Smith in the chest! Smith coughs and splutters and looks as if he's about to fall but he smirks again and hits Silver with Breathless!
Steve White: Bah Gawd! Smith just took Silver out! It's over! Silver is down and out!
Silver lie on the ground, struggling for air as he holds his neck and chest. Silver gets to his hands and knees but Smith walks over and presses him back to the floor with his boot
Eric Smith: What a shame... You looked so promising, you used to be their hero. You used to be great. You used to be, not so pathetic... Oh well, I guess you've just fallen like the rest of them. At least you can watch me beat the careers out of your little friends now. Think I'll go down stairs and start with Rose...
Smith let's out an arrogant laugh as he takes his boot off of Silver and turns away. Silver looks up with a manic look in his eyes. Shockingly he springs back to life and gets up, punching Smith in the back of the head! Smith gets up after the blow and turns to see Silver, shocked at the look in his face!
Steve White: Silver... He looks different! He's got a strange look in his eyes but at least he's up!
Silver Kazama: I'm not gonna let you hurt anyone! I won't stop until I see you defeated on the ground! GOT IT! We've taken too much shit from you guys for too long!
Silver roundhouses Smith in the head? Smith fires back a right hand into Silver's jaw but it doesn't have the same effect as Silver looks unfazed and responds with an elbow block to the face! Smith's nose is badly broken. He backs off but runs up for breathless one last time! Silver dashes out of the way and Smith boots the stairs railing! Smith stops himself from going over, looking at the massive height bellow him! Silver charges and goes to clothesline him but Smith catches Silver's arm and with his strength advantage, tosses him over the railing!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! He killed him! Smith threw Silver over the stair's ledge! Smith killed him!
A smile grows on Smith's lips. Eric turns around to see his handy work but as he does a hand reaches up and grabs Smith's face!
Chuck Thompson: Shit! Zombie Silver climbs the stairs and he's pissed!
Steve White: Chuck! That's not Zombie Silver! Smith couldn't get Silver over and he's hanging on for dear life! Watch out!
Silver has one hand on the ledge and one on Smith's face! Smith grabs Silver's hand and tries to throw him over! Silver is able to grab Smith's arms before he falls! Smith tries to break free but as he goes to punch Silver, he grabs his fist and pulls him down! This time both men fall over the ledge! Smith let's out a yell as both men have desperation in their eyes! They plummet a few stories down onto some stairs, with Smith breaking Silver's fall! Both men are destroyed!
Chuck Thompson: They both fell! They both fucking fell!
Steve White: What a fight! Look at all that blood! I hope Brandon Bash is happy... This has gone too far! Someone get up there and help Silver.
After a moment the exit doors open and police rush in. They escort medics in who quickly tend to Silver and Eric! While they strap them up and get them on stretchers, Silver makes some movement. He turns his head and looks over at an unconscious Eric Smith then falls back into the stretcher with a sigh of relief. Eric Smith's limp hand clenches into a fist as the two men are wheeled off in different directions.
Steve White: This whole night has been hard to believe but it's been just as amazing as it has been sick... and it's still not over.
*******
The scene opens again this time as Brandon Bash is seated at his desk in front of monitors. Brandon signals to the doorway and Ryan Morgan struts in with the EHWF Championship.
Steve White: Oh great… What’s he doing here?
Brandon Bash: Listen old friend… I know we haven’t talked much since you came back and I know some guys in my crew haven’t seen eye to eye with you, but I need your help now. I need you to fight with me one last time and keep these motherfuckers down while I get things in order.
Morgan smirks as he gestures to Venus to wait outside the door.
Ryan Morgan: I hear you mate… We’re all good son but I’m not going to just help your asshole mates out for free.
Bash nods, already expecting this. He reaches under his desk and pulls out a briefcase. He flips it open and it’s lined with 100-dollar bills. Morgan’s face lights up and he takes the case. He nods and shakes Brandon’s hand.
Ryan Morgan: No problem mate... You know you can count on me!
Morgan grabs the case and hoists the title belt up on his shoulder then leaves the room.
Chuck Thompson: Great… Now Ryan Morgan is on Brandon’s side…
*******
The darkness of the halls on the higher floors is eerily quiet. As we pan across the hall we see a mass of defeated Bashtroopers. One of them is still left crawling but he stops as a pair of boots steps in front of him. We zoom out and see Blaise lean down towards his face. He doesn’t choose to fight back and instead looks down.
Blaise: I’m absolutely SICK of rushing up flights of stairs! Is there anyway I can just get to the top? None of these elevators work? Is there like a code or something, like come on, work with me here…
Bashtrooper: The elevators will only go to a certain floor and no higher. I’m sorry but there’s nothing I can do about that. Bash had it programmed that way so no one can get to him.
Blaise: What a princess… Well… I guess you’re useless. You guys were a good warm up though… Guess I’ll have to keep taking the stairs like a cavewoman - ugh.
A shadow appears behind Blaise.
Van Jam: Or… You could just be my next VICTIM!
Van Jam appears with a douchey look on his face. Blaise turns around unimpressed as Van Jam approaches her. Blaise comes face to face with the master of the Van Jaminator finally.
Blaise: I honestly don’t have time. I know Brandon’s upstairs and I know his slimy ass is looking for a way out. His whole plan backfired on him but I don’t care about that, I don’t care about him… He and the CPB have attacked me, insulted me, put me on the shelf and my and everyone else’s life hell and now they put us through this? Brandon Bash has to go once and for all and if you get in my way you’re going to end up like your buddies here…
Van Jam: How disappointing you have to take this hard line. If you had joined us we could have given you everything and we’d be unstoppable but instead you’ve chosen certain death by my hands tonight… What a shame, Blaise.
Van Jam tenses up and gets ready for a fight. Blaise takes a couple of steps back as Van Jam leans down and gets ready to spring off.
Blaise: Are you serious right now?
Van Jam smirks. He springs off and bolts towards Blaise. Blaise braces herself as Van Jam flies towards her! Blaise dashes forward as Van Jam tilts down and brings his leg up, pushing up and using his other legs momentum to spin around!
Van Jam: DIE! VAN JAMINATOR!
Van Jam flies through the sky! Blaise tilts her head and dodges the Van Jaminator! Van Jam hits the ground and moans in pain! He gets up only to get a right hand to the face and a Soporose for his troubles! Van Jam is defeated, his eyes roll in the back of his head as he rolls over and he gasps out some blood as he falls into unconsciousness.
Blaise: What a waste of time! If I miss Bash now, God help you!
Blaise gives Van Jam another kick while he’s down and runs off to the stairs in search of Brandon.
Chuck Thompson: I don’t think Bash has left yet but he surely hasn’t given up by any means!
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We come in backstage to the parking garage as Ryan Morgan is in the reserved parking area. He’s leaning against a bright green Lamborghini. The owner of the Lamborghini is trying to get out of the arena but Morgan argues with him.
Car Owner: Listen bro, just let me leave aight…
Ryan Morgan: Can you fuckin’ let me speak mate… I want to purchase your car you muppet…
Steve White: That’s the EHWF Champion Ryan Morgan… What’s he doing? Why isn’t he in the arena fighting EHWF guys?
Chuck Thompson: Looks like he’s buying a car but why?
Car Owner: You ain’t got enough money you bitch ass nigga…
Ryan Morgan places the briefcase on the hood of the Lambo. He opens it up and reveals the money Bash gave him to help fight the EHWF. The owner’s eyes light up as Ryan closes the case.
Ryan Morgan: Is that enough, you little cocksucking motherfucking bitch?
The car owner nods, giving Morgan the keys! Morgan jumps in the Lambo and speeds off out of the arena. Rioters outside try to get in his way but he mows down some Cuban fans as he speeds off into the street, leaving the arena!
Steve White: Ryan… Ryan Morgan is leaving? He double crossed Bash! He took his money and bought a Lambo with it and got out of here! He’s not helping the CPB at all!
Chuck Thompson: That motherfucker! This is why everyone hates Morgan with a passion!
Steve White: This is one time Morgan’s underhandedness and cowardice will work in our favour! Bash is going to be pissed! Morgan better hope Bash doesn’t survive the rest of the night!
The car owner kisses the briefcase and turns around to leave but is laid out by a Clothesline From Hell from Conner Creed!
Steve White: Shit! It’s Conner Creed!
Creed picks up the brief case and walks over to his motorcycle. He starts it up and revs it, pulling out and stopping near the man’s head.
Conner Creed: You should know better to do deals with little bitches. FUCK CUBA!
Conner speeds off on his bike, stealing the money and getting out of Cuba!
Chuck Thompson: I don’t know if tonight can get anymore weird!
*******
We cut erratically into the next scene. A massive riot has broken out in the lobby of the arena. TQ Smooth ducks down and tries to get through the carnage but there are hundreds of people brawling. He looks up and sees Savannah on the side of the fans with an #OccupyEHWF banner! The fans fight TQ Security and Bashtroopers and TQ’s rage grows!
TQ Smooth: What the FUCK is this! This can’t be happening!
TQ looks around realizing the loss of control over the situation! He looks up at Savannah standing on debris shouting with a megaphone!
Savannah: This is a chance for all of you fans to rise up! American, Cuba, British, Albanian who cares what you are! Show Brandon Bash and his crew of lackeys you’re not for sale and you’re sick of him!
The rioting gets more and more intense. TQ Smooth is shoved around but he knocks out a few fans and takes refuge at the door. He looks down at his phone and opens surveillance. He sees that a lot of the CPB has been defeated…
TQ Smooth: What!? Bash! What the fuck has happened!? I thought everything was under control!
TQ looks up and sees the security having a hard time fighting back. TQ looks back down at his phone and sees his fallen comrades. He then looks at Brandon Bash, rocking in his chair in the war room on the final floor… TQ shakes his head and puts his phone away. TQ opens the exit door and speaks to a TQ Security member before he ditches out!
TQ Smooth: Get Luciano out of here safely…
TQ gets out and walks into the crowd outside, giving up on the CPB…
Chuck Thompson: TQ Smooth… Is leaving. I don’t believe it Steve!
The door closes and TQ Smooth is out! Savannah continues to command the army of loyal fans downstairs as they overpower security! The cops finally burst in and start to tear gas everyone as the cameramen run away from the scene, ending out feed of the lobby.
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Rose: Great… I knew I’d see one of you around here but both… this is just priceless. The two people I’d want to see the least in this building. Why don’t you run along back to daddy and not make my life any harder…
In the hall near the locker rooms Rose stands across from William Patrick and Alexandria Kendrick blocking her path. Alexandria smiles and William laughs as they shake their heads and advance on Rose.
Alexandria Kendrick: Sorry to disappoint you Rose but your whole little quest to my father ends here with us. After tonight you’re never going to see a return to the ring because we’re going to end your meaningless career right here, right now.
William Patrick: Assistant GM… Give me a break, you shoulda stayed fired girl… It’s too bad, I was actually proud to call you a friend once, now we have to finish you off. Two against once, this shouldn’t take too long!
Joanna Rissi moves into the frame from the stairs. Rose and the other two look over at her as Joanna finally catches up with Alexandria.
Joanna Rissi: Then why don’t you let me even the odds.
Alexandria bursts out laughing, holding onto William’s shoulder as she tries to control herself.
Alexandria Kendrick: You!? I spared you before little girl don’t make me kill you! This is hilarious!
Alexandria laughs out loud again but with a rush of great speed, Joanna drives her boot right into Alexandria’s face, sending her into the wall! Rose and William are shocked and Alexandria moans in pain! William turns back to Joanna and lunges at her from behind!
William Patrick: Mistake!
William’s boot heads for the back of Joanna’s head but Rose steps in and makes the save! William and Rose’s extended kicks cancel each other out! William snarls and backs off as Alexandria gets up.
Rose: What were you saying again? Something about this not taking too long?
Alexandria springs up and wipes the blood from her mouth, she leans in towards William and whispers to him. The cameras are barely able to pick it up!
Alexandria Kendrick: There’s no doubt my father’s still watching babe. Make this look convincing…
Alexandria jumps at Joanna! They trade blows! Joanna hits Alexandria with a side kick then with a big slap across the face! Alexandria comes back with a right hand of her own then dropkicks Joanna against the wall! William dashes at Rose and they lock up! Rose headbutts William and he falls back! Joanna gets up out of the wall and runs at Alexandria, shoulder thrusting into her then taking her down with a lariat!
Steve White: We knew it was going to come to this! Tag team backstage brawl right now! William is taking Rose! Joanna is taking Alexandria! Who will win!
Chuck Thompson: The GM and Assistant GM take on two of the CPB’s finest and last remaining fighters! This all relies on Rose and Joanna now!
William looks over at a hurt Alexandria, worried. Rose jumps in front of him and nails him with a roundhouse to the side of the head!
Rose: Don’t look over there!
William comes back and rams Rose into the wall! Alexandria gets up and he phone starts to ring. She looks down and sees its Brandon Bash. She puts it back in her pocket and ignores it. William’s phone goes off as well with Brandon’s name appearing as he takes it out of his pocket!
Alexandria Kendrick: NO! Don’t answer it! Not now! Not when we’re this close! We just have to hold out for another moment!
William Patrick: I don’t think he’s going to buy it. We just need to move!
Joanna Rissi: What’re they talking about!?
Rose: No idea!
Steve White: Why didn’t they answer that call? What are they up too?
Joanna and Alexandria trade some blows but cancel each other out! Rose lunges at William but he ducks her and jumps back to Alexandria. Joanna goes to spring off again but William pulls out something from his jacket and smoke explodes everywhere! Joanna and Rose are taken back as smog takes over the scene. We hear the swinging of a door as William and Alexandria make their escape, the sound of Alexandria’s phone, ringing still heard in the distance.
Steve White: Nick Rissi’s smoke pallets! Damn it they’re getting away!
Joanna Rissi: Damn… I didn’t see a thing…
Rose: We lost ‘em. They could have gone out any of these doors.
Joanna Rissi: Why wouldn’t they answer Brandon Bash’s call?
Rose: No clue but if I know Alexandria and William… They’re up to something. I’ll go and try to follow them.
Joanna looks at her own phone as it vibrates.
Joanna Rissi: I wouldn’t bother… The authorities are putting a stop to all of this. With any luck EHWF won’t be banned for good after this but right now we need to head to the second floor where EHWF choppers are waiting…
*******
Brandon Bash: FUCK!? Why isn’t she answering!? WHERE THE FUCK IS SHE!
Brandon grabs one of his security guards and shakes them as he starts freaking out! Brandon tosses monitors to the ground as his guards try to calm him down.
Security: Sir… We had them, now they’re just gone… What’s the big deal!?
Brandon Bash: Get the fucking chopper ready! How long will it take to get to the roof?
Security: Uh… Uh!? Ten minutes from Havana!
Bash shoves another guard out of the way and looks at more monitors, searching for Alexandria.
Brandon Bash: Good! Make sure it gets here to pick me up in no more than 10 minutes! Why the FUCK isn’t she answering her phone!? Where could they have gone?
Security: I don’t understand the problem!?
Veins almost burst from Brandon’s forehead as he slams the door shut and gets in his guards face.
Brandon Bash: Because you fucking idiot… I knew after all of this the EHWF Board would come for me… As an EHWF Board Member they would bend me over and break in my rump like a new baseball glove… but if I’m not a member of the board in anyway they can’t do shit! SO I SIGNED MY BOARD STATUS TO ALEXANDRIA TEMPORARILY!
Steve White: WHAT!? BAH GAWD!
Chuck Thompson: Brandon Bash signed power over to Alexandria as a precaution and now she’s made off and ditched the CPB! This is priceless! This is amazing!
Brandon Bash: Alexandria and her fucking mutt boyfriend are going to screw me the fuck over unless we find them and hunt them the fuck down do you understand me!?
Security: Sir… They’re gone. We have to focus on getting you out of here now. We’ll make sure they don’t leave Cuba!
Bash calms himself. He smiles and sits back in his chair.
Brandon Bash: I’m not done yet… I always have a back up plan… I’ll end all this… I’ll end all of them right now.
Bash takes his phone out of his pocket and dials it as he scrolls through surveillance on his monitor.
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Back downstairs a defeated and bleeding Katerina still lies hurt and barely conscious on the floor. Her phone rings and it wakes her up. She slowly brings it to her face as she gets to a knee. She can hear the authorities downstairs progressing as they break up the night.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Katerina… Katerina are you there? What happened?
Brandon Bash speaks in a serious, monotone voice as the announces go quiet.
Katerina Millani: I’m sorry… Brandon…
Brandon Bash (Voice): It’s all right Katerina… You stayed. You fought. What more can I ask? I value everything you have done.
Katerina Millani: I-I’m… Sorry I lost.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Don’t be sorry... You’re one of us and you always will be but I’m afraid I have to ask for more – I’m sorry. I shouldn’t but we talked about this moment and I’m afraid it has to happen.
Katerina can barely speak or breathe. A single tear rolls down her cheek as she smiles.
Katerina Millani: Of course... I’ve prepared for this as we’ve talked about. I’m sorry again that it didn’t go another way…
Brandon Bash (Voice): I should apologize. I’m sorry that it has to end like this. I will always remember what you’ve done and I promise to hunt down each and every one who betrayed us in our time of need like TQ Smooth and my daughter... We did great things together – we captivated the world… but I’m afraid all hope is lost and it has to come down to this. I’m sorry…
Katerina Millani: Don’t be sorry… I understand this is the way it has to be. You truly prepare for everything and I know one day you’ll reach that height… Mr. Kendrick…
Another tear rolls down Katerina’s face. She forces herself to her knees as she coughs up some more blood. She slides the Bash Smartphone on the ground and starts swiping.
Katerina Millani: Thank you for everything…
Steve White: W… Wait… What’s happening!? What’s this?
Katerina continues swiping when Brandon’s voice stops her.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Wait just a second Katerina… There’s something I have to do first…
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Fading into Michael Rissi’s production office downstairs we see Nick Rissi pinned up and twisted into the frame and railing of the balcony behind him. He’s trapped and bleeding from his battle with Michael. He hears the door close to the office as Michael Rissi leaves victorious. Nick drips with blood, destroyed and trapped. The monitor to Michael’s PC starts ringing and Nick is barely able to move his head up to look at it… It answers and a call with Brandon Bash starts.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Nick…
Nick has no expression as he looks down at his blood spattering on the floor.
Brandon Bash (Voice): By now I’m sure you know what’s going to occur. Katerina has been given the orders…
Still no expression.
Brandon Bash (Voice): My friend… You were with me the longest. I’m sorry it has to go like this.
Bash stays silent for a moment, then there’s a break in his voice.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Thank you for all your work…
Silence takes hold again as Bash stops talking through the call. Nick Rissi finally tilts his head up an inch and breaks the slightest but warmest smile…
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Back upstairs Katerina lets out another cough of blood. She breathes heavily as Brandon comes back on the line.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Ok… We’re good to go… Thank you.
Katerina fades in and out of consciousness from her beating but is able to swipe continuously on the phone. She starts to enter data then just stops. She looks up and breathes heavily for a moment. She smiles looking up as she hovers her finger over the phone. Tears continue to flow down her face as she looks back down. She stops her gaze for a moment as she catches her reflection in a shattered piece of glass. He smile turns to one of complete shock as we get a better look at Katerina! We see Aubree’s boot print, embedded in Katerina’s ribs! Katerina looks horrified, not knowing she sustained such an injury!
Steve White: Bah! Bah Gawd! That’s sick! He ribs are shattered! How is she conscious we need medics!!
Chuck Thompson: She’s freaking out! I still don’t know what’s fucking going on?! What’s on the phone Steve!? WHAT’S HAPPENING!?
Katerina is in shock, she’s horrified at the image before her, looking at the imprint in her body! She looks down at the phone but she’s frozen in shock. Katerina’s eyes roll in the back of her head and she coughs up some blood then falls back and faints… The phone is left in it’s state then goes dim… Nothing happens for a while and we’re left in silence.
Brandon Bash (Voice): Katerina? Katerina?
She’s out cold…
Brandon Bash (Voice): Katerina... Katerina?
The sound of the authorities draws closer and closer…
Brandon Bash (Voice): Katerina... What happened?
*******
Back in the office Bash looks at his phone. He sees on the monitor that Katerina is out on the floor… The line disconnects and Brandon gets up from his desk. He walks into the light and edges into the war room…
Brandon Bash: All right… It’s time for me to get the FUCK out of here? The chopper here yet?
Security: Sorry sir… We had to refuel it so we can get back to the US. It’ll be here in 10 – 15 tops…
Brandon goes to walk away but hits the security guard with Texas Chin Massacre! None of the other guards do anything as Brandon makes his way up the stairs to head for the roof.
*******
Brandon Bash waits at the top of the roof of the arena. The night air is warm and the area is lit by some lights on the roof and the nightlife bellow. He watches as the authorities get control of the rioting down outside the arena. Things are seemingly starting to calm now. Bash looks out in the distance, tilting his head up to the sky as he waits for any sign of his chopper coming through.
Steve White: Well Brandon Bash is on the roof and is ready to make his escape after causing a huge mess here in EHWF. We’ve gone off the air in 20 countries but we’re still on the air in the US, Cuba and the UK. Bash really has done a number here.
Brandon’s gaze thins and his head tilts downwards as the roof to the door slowly swings open. We cut to a perfectly manicured hand, softly moving to the wall and flipping some switches, lighting up the roof with the rest of the lights. Brandon looks back and sees Blaise standing right behind him.
Brandon Bash: You couldn’t just leave it alone could you? You’re damn annoying you know that? You’re the worst one out of the lot.
Blaise steps forward.
Blaise: I’m the annoying one? You’re worse than scum. Ever since I met you, you’ve tried to make my life hell. You’ve made it hell, you’ve made others lives hell and you continue to try and get to me… Now you want to take my career, which I worked so hard for away? You want to end EHWF and end everyone’s hard work just so you can fill your greedy pockets?
Brandon Bash: There’s no point in sugarcoating it now is there? After this little spectacle tonight, who knows if they’ll let EHWF back on TV… I’ve got things to settle and business to attend to, do you plan on standing in my way or can we settle this some other way?
Blaise smirks as Brandon steps forward.
Blaise: I don’t plan on letting you walk out of here without you bleeding out of every inch of your body… Why don’t you call on your little security buddies and your pathetic Bashtroopers to help you out though, you little baby?
Brandon smiles but veins build in his forehead as he frowns.
Brandon Bash: I’d much rather prefer to beat you to a pulp MYSELF!
Drawing his arm back, Brandon drove his fist into Blaise’s nose. He sends her head flying as her eyes locked on the night sky, Blaise stumbled. Her left foot slid on the concrete and she braced the heel of her boot against the rough ground. Her hands rose to cover her nose, eyes squeezing shut. A single tear leaked down her cheek. Her head comes forwards, nose throbbing, she glared at Brandon over her fingers as he smirks.
Steve White: It’s on now! It’s on now!!
Chuck Thompson: The final battle!
Bash looks up and sees lights in the clouds as his chopper finally heads for the arena. Blaise shoots forwards and drives a boot into his chest! He responds with a big right hand and goes for a Texas Chin Massacre but she ducks him and uppercuts Brandon in the jaw! Brandon takes Blaise down with a clothesline to the concrete! She springs up only to get a back hand, then he tosses her into a pole!
Steve White: Damn! Brandon is pissed! He’s going HAM right now and he wants to give Blaise a beating!
Chuck Thompson: She better get her act together… I see Brandon’s chopper in the distance now!
Brandon grabs Blaise but she drops down and hits him with a jawbreaker! Brandon hits Blaise with a right hand and she responds with a roundhouse to his head! Brandon doesn’t seem to be going down. He boots Blaise in the midsection and gets her ready for the Wicked Prayer!
Michael Rissi: It’s over Brandon…
Brandon turns around in shock and sees Michael Rissi. Rissi takes a few steps forward but it allows Blaise to break free and knee Brandon in the gut. With a roar, Blaise stops everyone in their tracks.
Blaise: NO! This is MY fight!
Rissi stands still… Brandon looks back up and wipes the blood from his mouth.
Brandon Bash: Heh… If both of you want to go… YOU CAN GO!
Brandon steps forward but Blaise rushes off in a shocking display of speed! She boots Brandon in the gut and he goes flying! Brandon hits a wall and falls down! Blaise swipes a kick but Brandon rolls out of the way and avoids it! They lock up! Blaise headbutts Brandon but Brandon isn’t fazed! He knees Blaise in the midsection then hoists her up for Wicked Prayer…
Brandon Bash: Bye, bye…
… But Brandon is distracted by Rissi stepping forward at the last second and Blaise reverses it into Soporose! Brandon’s head impacts into the concrete and he finishes up destroyed on the floor in a bloody mess.
BRANDON FLASHBACK:
Raymond LaPointe:
Of course, Brandon. Of course. I wouldn't want to upset the "boss," now...would I? But the thing I don't understand is this...why the hell did you book us to be the first match of the night? We should be in the main event!
I couldn't help but smirk to myself at hearing this.
Brandon Bash: Now now, Ray...what kind of boss would that make me out to be? I have to book things smartly. That, and the Corporate Powers need to send a message. We start the show off by taking care of these two rookies to the roster, and show everyone that we mean business when we completely destroy them. People like Silver Kazama, Bill Ryder and others who think that we're hiding behind a suit and tie need to be reminded that we are still capable of being in the ring.
Raymond LaPointe: That's all fine and dandy, Bash man... but, what will we prove by destroying a couple of rookies, exactly? We're the Corporate Power after all...
I shook my head a little at his words, letting out a small sigh before I answered.
Brandon Bash: We will prove that we can still do what we do best, Ray. Take care of business. As well as it will be your chance to prove to me that you still have it, Ray. Everyone can go ahead and think that we took an easy route by taking on these rookies who have yet to prove themselves. That will be their mindset whenever they step into the ring with us in the future. Now, if you let me down, Ray...don't be surprised if I leave you out there to fend for yourself. I need the Ray LaPointe that has pushed me to my limits every time that we have stepped into the ring. This Ray LaPointe that I've been seeing since you came back to the EHWF...he makes me question why I agreed to let you be a part of the Corporate Powers, let alone help me lead the group. So, you better start shaping up, Ray...or I will have to make an example out of you. WE’RE THE CORPORATE POWERS!
There was silence for a few moments. I couldn't help but let a smile grow across my lips, as I can tell he's angry.
Raymond LaPointe: Yeah...got it, "boss."
I couldn't help but smirk to myself at hearing this.
Brandon Bash: Now now, Ray...what kind of boss would that make me out to be? I have to book things smartly. That, and the Corporate Powers need to send a message. We start the show off by taking care of these two rookies to the roster, and show everyone that we mean business when we completely destroy them. People like Silver Kazama, Bill Ryder and others who think that we're hiding behind a suit and tie need to be reminded that we are still capable of being in the ring.
Raymond LaPointe: That's all fine and dandy, Bash man... but, what will we prove by destroying a couple of rookies, exactly? We're the Corporate Power after all...
I shook my head a little at his words, letting out a small sigh before I answered.
Brandon Bash: We will prove that we can still do what we do best, Ray. Take care of business. As well as it will be your chance to prove to me that you still have it, Ray. Everyone can go ahead and think that we took an easy route by taking on these rookies who have yet to prove themselves. That will be their mindset whenever they step into the ring with us in the future. Now, if you let me down, Ray...don't be surprised if I leave you out there to fend for yourself. I need the Ray LaPointe that has pushed me to my limits every time that we have stepped into the ring. This Ray LaPointe that I've been seeing since you came back to the EHWF...he makes me question why I agreed to let you be a part of the Corporate Powers, let alone help me lead the group. So, you better start shaping up, Ray...or I will have to make an example out of you. WE’RE THE CORPORATE POWERS!
There was silence for a few moments. I couldn't help but let a smile grow across my lips, as I can tell he's angry.
Raymond LaPointe: Yeah...got it, "boss."
Back in real life, Bash snaps out of his flashback. He turns around gaining consciousness. He looks up as his vision blurs but the first image he sees is Blaise leaping off a ledge! Brandon looks up but Blaise hits him with a Phoenix Splash! Bash is down and out.
Michael Rissi: All right… It’s done.
Michael snaps Blaise out of her zone. He points up at the sky and draws her attention to the Bash Enterprises chopper coming down on the arena.
Michael Rissi: Get up... They’ve come for him, he’ll get away with it… We need to go now, there are EHWF choppers on the other side of the arena waiting with Joanna.
Blaise gets up and wipes the blood from her lips.
Blaise: He… He had that coming.
As the chopper lowers, Rissi and Blaise leave the area. We zoom in on Bash one last time, his ears prick up as the chopper lands and a small smirk takes over his lips.
Steve White: Bah Gawd… That’s what I call a fight!
Chuck Thompson: Well they came for Bash… I guess that’s it ladies and gentlemen… I don’t know what’ll happen next week… I don’t know if we’ll even be on air but ladies and gents there is no way that EHWF or the industry will be the same after this night… We have to thank you for being with us and sticking with us and we apologize for any offence this may have caused. Be safe everyone!
*******
On the curb outside the arena William Patrick is holding the limo door open for Alexandria as the two are revealed to have got away.
William Patrick: We did it baby! We did it! A new era in EHWF! A new era in professional wrestling! We’re in charge now!
Alexandria Kendrick: That asshole that calls himself my father… I have it all now! Everything I should have had all this time… Everything that’s rightfully mine is FINALLY mine… We’ll see how Brandon Kendrick likes that!
The limo door closes and it speeds off as we cut out from the feed running overtime.