3x07 You Know What To Do (air date November 18th, 2022)

3x07 You Know What To Do (air date November 18th, 2022) Nov 19, 2022 19:56:14 GMT -6

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Post by gvb on Nov 19, 2022 19:56:14 GMT -6

3x07 YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO

The Gym
November 15th, 2022
2:47 PM

The scene cuts to the gym where Sammy Grimes lays on one of the mats, face up, his knees bent as he scrolls through his phone. From out of nowhere Reign Reyes sprints into the picture, leaps high in the air and comes crashing down upon Sammy’s stomach with a splash. While Reign braced her elbows and knees against the mat to absorb most of the impact, it still caught Sammy by surprise, causing him to OOOOPH loudly before a grinning Reign smiles down at him.

Reign Reyes:
Whatcha doin?

Sammy catches his breath before he laughs and shrugs his shoulders.

Sammy Grimes:
Just taking a break from my workout and thinking about this upcoming match. Feels like I have a big decision to make or something..

Reign nods and maneuvers her body so that she’s lying on top of Sammy, gazing down into his eyes.

Reign Reyes:
Indeed you do.

She brushes her hair to the side and leans her ear down towards him.

Reign Reyes:
You can tell me what you’re going to choose. It’ll be our little secret.

Sammy looks around suspiciously before looking back at Reign and shaking his head.

Sammy Grimes:
They record us like we’re on an episode of The Office. There’s no way I’m saying what I’m going to do. Besides, wouldn’t you like it to be a surprise?

Her brow furrows.

Reign Reyes:
No, I would not. Allow me to rephrase. I need to know your choice. This affects me too, ya know. What if they try to trade you for me? I don’t want to be traded to that team. I’m perfectly happy on Team Reign where I belong.

Sammy squints at Reign before shaking his head.

Sammy Grimes:
You and I both know that I will refuse a trade to your team if it’s for you. You need to come up with a better excuse than that, babe.

He nonchalantly shrugs his shoulders.

Sammy Grimes:
Besides, I wouldn’t want to be on your team anyway. Well, I would kind of. But if I could get on a team that had Ava and CJ together? That would be optimal. But hey, maybe I don’t want to be traded at all. Who really knows? Maybe I don’t know!

A cheeky grin runs over his face, Sammy clearly knows what he’s going to do but he has no intentions of sharing it. Reign huffs and sits up so she’s straddling him.

Reign Reyes:
Samuel Beckett Grimes. How dare you not tell your girlfriend your plans. This is your last warning. Then, I’m tickling it out of you.

Reign follows this up with a mean mug cuz, grrrr tough.

Sammy playfully leers at her as before he holds his hand out toward her and does the “bring it on” motion.

Sammy Grimes:
You’ll never get it out of me! But you’re welcome to try, punk!

Reign Reyes:
Fine.

She shrugs and starts to get off him.

Reign Reyes:
I’ll just withhold sex then.

Sammy gasps before pleading his case.

Sammy Grimes:
Wait a minute! That’s not fair! I’m a man and I have needs! I have Reign needs!

Reign uses the distraction to POUNCE and begins a massive tickle assault!!

Reign Reyes:
Tell me now or suffer the consequences!!

Sammy can’t help but laugh as he struggles to fend Reign off but fails.

Sammy Grimes:
Alright, alright! I’ll tell you!

Reign stops and Sammy looks around suspiciously before whispering it to her but it’s still loud enough for the cameras to hear.

Sammy Grimes:
I used to think I was indecisive. But now I’m not so sure.

Sammy laughs after his quip before bracing himself, ready for Reign to pounce again but instead of pouncing she bounces so her body weight comes down on his stomach, once again driving the air from lungs. While he’s temporarily incapacitated she jumps to her feet in an attempt to flee the scene. Sammy soon catches his breath and kips up onto his feet.

Sammy Grimes:
You’re so not getting away with that!

Sammy gives chase and the two run out of the room and the scene cuts away.

The Gym
November 16th, 2022
8:41 PM

The evening was late, and the crew was cleaning up the MWE Academy. Last out of the gym, as per usual, was Scott Martell, sporting a rather hefty knee brace on his right. His walking seemed fine, his training bag slung over his shoulder as he slowly paced out of the training facilities. As he moved out, his phone rang, playing the tunes of “Comfortably Numb” by Pink Floyd. Bringing a grin to his face, he picked up his phone.

Scott Martell:
Before you grumble, it’s all going to plan.

“The Great One” stated, a wide grin on his face as he moved to exit the training facility to the Academy quarters. He paused for a brief moment, moving the phone from his ear for a second as he looked a little confused.

Scott Martell:
What did you expect? Dominatinance? You really want me to show everyone up within the early weeks? Come on?

Scottie shook his head, his hand resting on the framework of the exit.

Scott Martell:
I know what I am doing, and this is just a minor setback. Just for me… everything else is going as it should. This isn’t about the three… Nor is it one about Nine.

Martell paused, listening in to the other person on the line, nodding his head as he pushed the door open.

Scott Martell:
Trust me… You took me so far. Just let me take us to Greatness.

With that, Scott walked out of the gym, with it still not too clear who on Earth he had been talking to.

The Courtyard
November 17th, 2022
4:14 PM

The camera placed outside the Academy caught Ava Grimes pacing the basketball court. Wearing a hoodie to (barely) protect her from the cold Chicago wind, the young Grimes was talking on the phone with someone. She was keeping her head low, dragging her foot as she walked. All signs that she wasn't exactly in a happy mood.

Ava Grimes:
Yeah, you heard right. I'm not in Friday's match...

She let out a deep sigh in response to whatever the person on the other side of the call said.

Ava Grimes:
Well I don't think he knew, so there's that. I literally just came out of Lady's office and the first thing I did was calling you...

She was interrupted by her listener.

Ava Grimes:
No I haven't told Sammy either... I don't even know if I will honestly.

Another pause. Whoever she was talking to REALLY loved to talk.

Ava Grimes:
Yeah, that's what Lady said too. Being against me COULD convince him to screw his team again, which would be a win for us... But I don't think I want to win like that, nor I want him to get in troubles for me.. Besides, everyone expects me to be one of the four, and they're probably coming up with a strategy as we speak... Not being there kinda fucks them up a bit, don't you think?

She nodded at their words.

Ava Grimes:
I can't even be mad. I mean, I get the logic behind it but... I really wanted to get in the ring, you know? I mean, I would fight every week, that goes without saying. But this match? Earning a shot to compete on a PPV representing my team? I was looking forward to the chance, you know? And now I gotta stay put and play cheerleader, fuck my life.

She kicked a small rock on the garden path, watching it rolling and ending its run against a garbage can.

Ava Grimes:
Well, if we win, I guess I can still go to the PPV. Like, CJ is still seventeen and the rules are clear.. He can train and be part of the weekly shows but he can't perform on PPV until he turns 18. Something to do with insurances, liability... I don't even know. Yeah, i could have told that to her, but I doubt it would've made any difference. Besides, I would never harm him to for my benefit.

The eye roll and the immediate reaction kinda gave away what the other person said.

Ava Grimes:
Oh shut...

They clearly didn't, as Ava had to stop once again.

Ava Grimes:
Yeah, she is. I had the chance to...

Nope, she wasn't able to finish her thought. Again.

Ava Grimes:
Yeah, I heard you. I know, I know... I'm trying! Look, I'm freezing my ass out here, I should get back inside before I get a cold or something. And I also wanted to check on the team, they're training together, thought I could go there and see if I can offer some help or advice.

Finally she seemed to relax a bit, her lips curling into a slight smile.

Ava Grimes:
Promise. Sorry if I bothered you, Ash... But I really needed to get it off my chest.

And after the smile came a chuckle.

Ava Grimes:
Yeah, I can pass the message. Again, thank you. See you soon.

Ash had to be Ashleigh Jericho, former wrestler and former girlfriend of Ava's brother Gavin who seemed to have become a sort of point of reference for the young student. There are worse role model she could have taken up, right? Standing in the cold Chicago afternoon, Ava began to shake.

Ava Grimes:
Eh... Fuck it. Team Strike can wait five minutes, I'm getting a hot chocolate first.

She then turned around and quickly headed back inside the Academy.

The Principal's Office
November 18th, 2022
11:58 AM

Gianluigi Vaccaro:
Absolutely. Thank you, and good luck for your upcoming fights.

Sitting behind his desk, Gian was talking with someone on the phone. Too bad we got here too late to know who it was, or what they were talking about. As soon as he put down the phone, he pressed a button on the microphone on his desk, starting to talk through the PA system.

Gianluigi Vaccaro:
Good morning to all the students and personnel of the Academy. This is the principal speaking, and seeing how close we are to lunch time, I'll keep this short.

As you know, our teaching program includes a number of seminars throughout the year, and while they're NOT mandatory, attending them is in your best interest. I am happy to announce that I just got off the phone with the first guest. We had World champions coming here in the past, veterans of this business and Martial Arts specialists, but for you? I decided to start with something different. Coming back to the Academy in December will be one of our 22 Alumni. That's right, someone who has been in the exact same position you are now, graduated at the end of their year and achieved their dreams of becoming a professional wrestlers. I will be reveal their name next week, please contact your Team Leader to sign up for the seminar.

After a brief pause, he contiued.

Gianluigi Vaccaro:
And this is all. Enjoy your lunch and the rest of your days, thank you for your attention.

4vs4 Elimination Match

Team Strike (Arina, CJ Night, Dakota, Marina Marson) VS Team Noir (Clementine Smith, Jamie James, Sammy Grimes, Scott Martell)

As unexpected as it was, Lady Magdalena's decision to exclude Ava Grimes from this match seemed to sort the desired effects: confusing the opponents and bringing her team together. CJ looked a bit perplexed, his eyes looking for his friend and finding her sitting there, front row, showing support to her teammates. Team Strike definitely started with the right foot, the four of them using quick tags and always keeping constant pressure on the opponent. In this case it was Clementine who got isolated in their half of the ring. She took a lot of punishment in the early phase, a running knee from Arina, a stunner from Dakota and a moonsault from CJ. But she still kicked out, staying in the match.
With a desperation cutter on Marina, Clem got the opening she needed to reach her corner and make the tag to Jamie James. He had a lot to prove tonight, to his coach and teammates as well. He attacked Marson with kicks and punches, pushing her back in the corner. Holding her in a clinch position, he delivered half a dozen of knee strikes before lifting her for a suplex. Dakota was the fastest to get in the ring and make the save on her partner.
Landing miraculously on her feet after a suplex attempt, Marina connected a dropkick to the back of Jamie, shoving him into her team's corner. She tagged Dakota in and pulled James onto her knee for a backbreaker, holding him in position while Dakota climbed to the top rope and jumped on him with a double foot stomp, making the pin and scooring the first elimination (Jamie James eliminated)
Sammy took his spot, immediately attacking Dakota with a flurry of kicks, planting her on her head with a snap DDT, not enough to keep her down.
Dakota managed to make the tag to Arina who knocked Grimes down with a dropkick. But soon Sammy regained control, almost eliminating Arina with a swinging neckbreaker. She managed to raise her foot on the bottom rope, saving herself.
CJ Night gave Grimes a run for his money, planting him with a hurricanrana driver worth a long count of two. Sammy needed to make the tag, but his pride was getting in the way. Good for him (or bad, if you asked Sammy), a shotgun dropkick from CJ pushed him in the corner where Scott took the tag.
Martell almost got CJ with an atomic drop/big boot combination, but the youngest student of the Academy survived. He even managed to hit Martell with a springboard back elbow and created himself the opportunity to make the tag to Dakota.
She put on a decent fight, but Scott was on another level. He launched Dakota in the air and clubbed her with a pop up elbow smash, turning off the lights for her. (Dakota eliminated)
Arina entered the ring and charged at him with a head full of steam, running straight into the scoop powerslam. In less than a minute, Martell had completely turned the tides. (Arina eliminated)
The double elimination went to his head a little as he took a little too longer flexing and celebrating. It almost cost him as Marina Marson tried to surprise him with a quick roll up, coming very close to the three.
After receiving the tag from Scotty (who refused to tag Sammy, confirming the tension between the two "alpha males" of team Noir), Clementine entered the ring. Her exchange with Marina was fast and furious, both of them displaying high levels of intensisty but playing fair an by the rules. Millie hit Marson with a low kick to the leg and followed with a scissors kick, knocking her down. She decided to get to the top rope for a moonsault but before she could climb, Sammy took the tag.
Wanting the spotlights for himself, and perhaps in competition with Martell too, Grimes took it to the sky and landed on Marina with an elbow drop. The referee started to count, but Marina couldn't get her shoulder up in time. (Marina Marston eliminated)
Things were looking real bad for Team Strike. CJ was the sole survivor, and he had not one, not two but three opponents to go through to bring his team to the Pay-per-View. The thought of giving up never crossed his mind, and although he knew that even in case of victory he wouldn't be allowed to compete at the Five Year Anniversary due to him not being 18 yet, he did his best to give his teammates the opportunity he was denied. It was an uphill battle, the opponents could tag each other in and out and keep themselves fresh while he had nobody to rely on. The elimination of Clem with a corkscrew neckbreaker reignited a little hope, but he still had a long way to go. (Clementine Smith eliminated)
CJ was really pulling the performance of a life time, kicking out of Scotty's spinebuster and from a fisherman suplex. On top of that, he fought back and almost got Martell with a tornado DDT, but Scott kicked out in two. Night was exhausted and he seemed to be losing heart as well. "The leg!" Ava shouted from the first row, suggesting him to go for Scott's leg, the one he injured on the third show and that seems to be bothering him ever since. Digging deep, he found new energy and began to target Scott's leg, almost getting him to tap out with a figure four leglock. Martell reached the ropes and used them to get up, keeping the charging CJ away with an elbow to the face that bought him some valuable time.
With Night trying to gather the last energies, Martell had plenty of time to reach the corner for the tag. The smirk on Sammy's face made him believe that Grimes was going to walk out and screw team Noir out of another win to favor his friend but instead Grimes extended his arm and accepted the tag. He didn't go easy on the exhausted CJ, and probably that was what Night would have wanted. No special treatment because of their friendship, or his young age or the circumstances. CJ fought at the best of his possibility too, but he just didn't have it anymore. At the end of a gutsy and praiseworthy performance, he had to give up. Sure, the fact that Sammy pinned him with the Nightmare Splash, Chris' trademark finisher could be frowned upon, but it served its purpose, giving Team Noir the win. (CJ Night eliminated)

WINNER: Team Noir
BY: Survivors: Sammy Grimes and Scott Martell, 23:27

Singles Match
Winner picks the stipulation for the Gold Star match at Five Year Anniversary
Saoirse Tyrell VS Reign Reyes

Picking the stipulation for a match can be a major advantage, allowing one to play on the opponent's weaknesses and get an early, possibly crucial advantage. They both were aware of the fact and immediately locked horns in the middle of the ring, trying to get the upper hand. Knowing that she was about to step in Saoirse's favorite playing field, Reyes avoided a technical exchange with a stomp on Tyrell's foot, following with a leaping knee.
The third generation wrestler showed her aerial skills as she jumped off the turnbuckle and caught Saoirse with a tornado DDT, getting a near fall and putting pressure on the tattoed opponent. She also took a moment to mock her, showing with her index and finger how close this was.
Even under pressure, Saoirse kept her cool. She had no problems leaving the initiative to her opponent and staying on the defensive, waiting for the right opportunity to strike. Reyes never saw that flying armbar coming and never had a chance to counter or avoid it. Before she knew it, she found herself on the canvas, her arm trapped in the opponent's clutch and a stinging pain irradiating all the way to her shoulder. The ropes were too far away, her only rope was to roll through so that Tyrell's shoulders were touching the mat, forcing her to let her go to kick out of the pinning predicament.
Thinking that Saoirse was a one trick pony would be a terrible mistake. She was a submission expert, even at such a young age, but she also had some mean stiking combinations in her arsenal and Reyes learned it on her skin as she got hit by a flurry of elbow strikes followed by a spinning heel kick. Barely, but she still kicked out.
Reign was no less, unleashing a flurry of kicks that forced Saoirse in the corner. There she switched to knee strikes, the last one of which came after a run to the opposite corner and back. Tyrell went down like a ton of bricks, but somehow managed to raise the shoulder in time.
The two got a bit carried away as the match spilled on the outside. The referee called them to get back in the ring during his ten count, reminding them of the big opportunity the winner would have, This gave them more than ten seconds to throw each other into the apron or the steel post, but eventually worked as Reyes brought the match back in the squared circle, pushing Saoirse under the bottom rope.
Once again Reign was on the top rope, this time going for a double foot stomp. Saoirse moved out of the way, quickly pushing herslef up and grabbing Reyes arm. She then fell back and raised her knees, pulling the opponent's arm down and onto them.
A bit of history repeating as Reign found herself once again trapped in an armbar. Thiis time, she tried to reach the ropes, dragging herslef backward. She was so close she could almost touch them, but the referee couldn't call the break. With a quick movement, she rolled Tyrell into another pinning predicament, leaning onto the ropes for extra leverage. The ref didn't see it and Reyes scored a major win.

WINNER: Reign Reyes
BY: Pinfall (Roll-Up), 15:00

3x07 You Know What To Do (air date November 18th, 2022)

Post by gvb on Nov 19, 2022 19:56:14 GMT -6

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