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Post by gvb on Oct 28, 2024 16:13:34 GMT -6
The Academy Courtyard
Saturday, October 26th, 2024
4:00 PM
The Academy’s resident cinephile Paizlee is making her way across the courtyard with a rather large brown paper bag balanced precariously in her arms. Thanks to the almost comically oversized bag she can’t see where she’s going, which would set most people up for failure, but she seems to move easily around the benches and other possible tripping hazards with an impressive ease.
As she makes her way towards the direction of the dorms, little pieces of glitter *poof* from the top of the bag leaving a sparkly trail in her wake. Which makes it obvious the bag is practically overflowing with the glitter she asked about earlier in the week. Whatever she is planning to do with that amount of glitter remains a mystery. But she has a LOT of it and continues across the courtyard like a woman on a mission.
The Principal's Office
Sunday, October 27th, 2024
11:30 AM
The scene is a familiar one to the Academy fans, a classic some might say. We are inside the Principal’s Office and Gianluigi Vaccaro is sitting behind his mahogany desk, dressed to the nines as per usual. In front of him are the team leaders, Lady Magdalena and Helena Noir.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
Good afternoon Lady, good afternoon Helena and thank you for coming here so quickly. You already know what’s happening next but before we start, there’s something I have to address.
His gaze turns to the camera. The message he’s about to deliver apparently is meant more for the fans watching at home rather than the two Team Leaders.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
As you can see, we only have two Team Leaders this year. Marissa Kanensson is on maternity leave, and I chose not to replace her by bringing in a new coach. Of course we wish her the very best in this next chapter of her life, and there will always be a spot for her here in The Academy. But there’s another reason why we cut back to two teams and ten students.
As if they already know where the Principal is going, Helena and Lady Magdalena nod their heads.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
We always pride ourselves with being an Elite wrestling school, and the level of talents that came out in the past four years are a testament to this. In the last couple of years we added a third team to give more students the opportunity to achieve their dreams. But unfortunately that didn’t exactly work out, the number of students dropping out or not pursuing a career in wrestling after graduation became a tad too high for my liking. So, in that spirit, I reverted back to the formula that, so far, worked best for us. It wasn’t easy to pick only ten names out of the dozens of candidates looking to join, but I’m happy with my choices. Even the most… Unconventional ones.
His eyes now shift back to the two women in front of him.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
So, without further ado… Lady Magdalena, would you please call your first pick?
The Fair Lady was standing there wearing a divine, regal blue gown. She fanned herself with a peacock themed fan, eyes casting first to Gianluigi with a courteous look, then to Helena with a competitive smirk upon her face.
Lady Magdalena:
Merci, Gianluigi. The first pick is often the one that is most looked on, and expectations are always high for the first selection. Pressure can be expected on this individual, especially with myself making this choice, given I have had more Valedictorians in my ranks than any other coach before.
There was an obvious side eye glance between the Frenchwoman and Helena at this comment. Lady chuckled, fanning herself once more.
Lady Magdalena:
With this though, I have elected to select a woman with the style, grace and attitude that befits Team Strike, with skills I believe I can aid her in perfecting. With that, I select as the first pick… Raya Hope Inella.
A light chuckle escapes Helena’s lips.
Helena Noir:
I’m not surprised by this. Not in the slightest. You seem to have a type, Lady.
She fired back with a playful zinger of her own.
Helena Noir:
My first pick is someone I can relate with. I’ve been in her shoes before, I started in some cheap promotions for a couple of bucks back in Europe and I know the struggles of adapting to professional environments. I choose Paizlee.
Lady shot Helena a glance back.
Lady Magdalena:
Seems you have a type as well, darling.
The Black Swan said with a smirk, taking a step forward as she made her next selection.
Lady Magdalena:
With my next selection, I am opting for sheer power and raw potential. Let’s see if he can make his nickname ring true… I choose as my second pick, Nathan Maddox.
A long pause followed her selection. The Bulldozer clearly was going to be Helena’s next pick as well, but the Frenchie stole him right from under her nose. Her glance moved back to her fellow Team Leader, a few more moments to gather her thoughts before she blurted out.
Helena Noir:
Mars. She’s quirky, she’s odd, she’s unpredictable. A loose cannon maybe, but one with an incredible potential.
Lady Magdalena:
I’m sure she will be out of this world, dear.
Magdalena chuckled to herself, a grin on her face showing that she knew exactly who she wanted to select next.
Lady Magdalena:
Speaking of potential, with my next selection I am opting for a gentleman who carries wrestling in his blood. So I will take as my third pick, the hometown boy himself, Noah Torres.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
I was wondering who was going to call him. I know his mother, she worked for Millennium when I was General Manager and I remember him hanging around backstage. I’m not surprised he eventually decided to pursue this career, you can’t run from your destiny. But pardon the interruption. Please Helena, go ahead.
He motioned with his hand.
Helena Noir:
Speaking of blood.. She may not be a second generation wrestler but she does have family in the business. And from what I can tell, she’s the opposite of her sister. Sia van der Hoek is Team Noir’s third choice.
Lady shot Helena a sharp glance. Was this indicating that that was who she was hoping to choose? It wasn’t all too clear, but Magdalena stepped forward proudly with her next selection.
Lady Magdalena:
Once upon a time, when I first started my career in wrestling and martial arts, I elected to wear a mask. Partially because I wanted to make a name just for myself, given that my brother was already a star within the industry. For whatever his reasons, I feel drawn to make my fourth selection another masked competitor. So I select Razor Wolf.
Once again Gian stepped in.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
So that leaves CS Tatum, Candice Smith and Dino Saurus.
It wasn’t an easy decision for Helena. She thought for a few long moments, going back and forth between the three names left.
Helena Noir:
Cassidy is very talented, but if I look at the names on my team, I don’t think she would be a good fit with that attitude.I’m picking Candice.
Gian noted down Smith’s name on Team Noir. He was about to invite Lady Magdalena to make her call but Helena cut him off.
Helena Noir:
I’m pretty confident Lady wants nothing to do with Dino. Am I wrong?
Lady shot Helena an evil glare, one that even took Gianluigi off guard. The Frenchwoman cleared her throat, but her gaze softened as she spoke.
Lady Magdalena:
I do believe that is incredibly unfair on Dino Saurus, don’t you think Helena? After all, despite his… unconventional attire, he seems to be a child of the carnival, very much like myself and my renowned family.
Helena cocked an eyebrow, as the pair seemed to be playing mind games with one another.
Lady Magdalena:
So with that taken into account, with my final selection in the draft… The next and final member of Team Strike shall be…
Lady clicked her tongue, winking at Helena as she fanned herself.
Lady Magdalena:
CS Tatum. Her raw talent is undeniable, and I feel you are simply incapable of allowing her to shine, Helena. I know I can help turn her into the star she deserves to be, and so I shall guide her on her path.
Helena Noir:
Unfortunately, some sacrifices must be made. Every year there’s at least one student I would’ve loved to coach but I must leave behind to preserve the harmony of my team. I’m happy with the choices I’ve made, Dino looks more of a team player than CS, and that’s exactly what I need to complete Team Noir.
Gian nodded at the two women.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
Wonderful. Before I lock it in, any last minute trade you want to discuss?
The two trainers exchanged a quick glance, both of them shaking their heads.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
Then so be it. Welcome to Year 5 of The Academy.
His eyes move once again toward the camera.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
And a nice journey to the students. We have high expectations for you. Those who came before set a pretty high bar, but I’m confident you will measure up.
Fade.
Team Title Match
5 vs 5 Elimination
Team Noir VS Team Strike
- After a long discussion, Noah stepped to the plate for Team Strike. On the other side, they were still trying to figure thngs out when Mars shrugged her shoulders and walked in. Maybe it was the nerves, the debut in his hometown, maybe it was his mother watching in the stands but Noah seemed to have suddenly forgotten everything he had learned. His attacks were completely mistimed, his defense nonexistent. Sure, Mars offense was... Unconventional to say the least but he truly looked out of his element. Mars was now on the top rope, ready to strike with a meteora. It was quite telegraphed, she even almost lost her balance briefly but she managed to recover and still jump. Noah just failed to avoid it, although he was still able to kick out in time.
- After getting tagged out by Nathan, he looked disappointed and frustrated. Maya offered him a few words of comfort while, inside the ring, the Alien Girl and the Bulldozer were going back and forth. Mars kept moving around him in the most erratic way, not giving him much of a clue on where she will strike from. Frustration began to mount within Nathan, as he even barked at her to stop. She obviously didn't and hit a few kicks to his torso before attempting a srpingoard roundhouse. First mistake, as she got caught by the powerhouse and slammed into the canvas.
- Paizlee came in after the tag and charged straight at Nathan. He threw her in the hair with disarming ease but she surprised him with a tilt-a-whirl DDT, dropping him on his skull. Dazed, he stumbled back into the corner where he got tagged out by Razor Wolf. For a good three minutes Paizlee and Wolf stole the show with some crazy fast paced action, with countless counters and reversals. A high speed mid-air collison when they both went for a running crossbody knocked them down, leaving them breathless and needing a tag. Candice and Raya entered the ring, Smith impressed with some big moves including a sppringboard codebreaker that almost took Raya out.
- Inella's reaction was almost immediate and earned her a near fall of her own with a wicked running knee strike to the back of Candy's head. Raya tagged CS Tatum in, the two women began to work together and isolated Smith in their corner. Candice desperately tried to fight her way out but Cassidy yanked her hair from outside the ring and slammed her into the canvas. Raya laid down a few stomps before hitting a DDT. Before she could make the cover, CS took the tag and jumped on top of candy with a moonsault. Raya didn't seem too happy about it but she didn't want to create tension, leaving the ring as her partner pinned Candice for the first elimination, staring right at Helena with a look of defiance as she did. (Candice Smith eliminated)
- Sia was up next for Team Noir, officially making her Academy debut. She did a great job slowing down the pace, shutting out Tatum's offense with a series of holds and submissions. No doubt her background was the same as her old sister, the ability to transition from one hold to the next seamlessly clearly indicated that they were trained by the same person. But Sia lacked that mean streak, that ruthlessenes that made Nine one of the most dangerous and feared competitors in MWE. That was eveident when Tatum grabbed the rope to save herself from an ankle lock and she immediately let go, taking a step back allow her back to her feet. Cassidy looked surprised, but she wasn't going to miss the chance to tag out.
- Noah was back in the ring and at first he seemed to carry the same issue he had in the opening moments of the match. But soon enough he was able to shake off those cobwebs and finally show what he was capable of. He powered out of a headlock, making a run to the ropes to gain some speed to hit Sia with a running single leg dropkick. He went for the cover right away but it wasn't enough to put van der Hoek down. A few moments later and he almost eliminated the Dutch woman with a sunset flip.
- The action continued, leading to a Dino-Bulldozer face off. The two traded punches and chops, neither of them flinching or backing down as they seemed to absorb the other's heavy strikes. Gaining a slight advantage, Bulldozer spun around and throw a wicked spinning lariat at Dino Saurus, who managed to duck the big right and run to the opposite side of the ring. He charged head first at Nathan, using his own skull as a battering ram against the wall of muscles in front of him. Maddox stepped aside to dodge the running dinosaur who ended up crashing into Raya on the apron. The collision, although accidental, was pretty violent, sending the New Yorker flying all the way into the steel barricade. A look of concern appeared on Nathan's face as he immediately truned his focus on his partner, who was being attended by the rest of Team Strike with the exception of CS Tatum. Dino took advantage of the distracted opponent and dropped him on his neck with a dragon suplex, and that was enough for a shocking elimination. (Nathan Maddox eliminated)
- The whole Team Strike looked at the ring in shock. Bulldozer was one of the favorite to go all the way to the end, but instead he ended up being the second overall elimination, the first of his team. He couldn't believe it, taking out his frustratiion on Dino with a devastating powerbomb before leaving the ring cursing. CS Tatum was the quickest to slide in and pinned Dino, eliminating him from the match (Dino Saurus eliminated)
- The ultimate opportunist, the Iowa native raised two fingers toward Helena, reminding her that she had just taken out two members of her team. Two people she picked over Cassidy herself. Mars ran on the apron and jumped with both knees on Nathan's back, avenging her friend Dino. Chaos ensued as Wolf and Noah went to help their partner. Paizlee wasn't going to leave Mars in a 3 on 1 situation and soon Dino joined them evening the playing field. Sia instead entered the ring to face Tatum once again, but the Davenport girl wanted nothing to do with her, tagging a still dizzy Raya in.
- Hope tried her best but she was still suffering the consequences of that nast impact against the barricade and soon enough she was overwhellmed by the opponent. Another display of technincal prowess from VDH, concluding with a guillotine choke that left Raya no chance but to tap out. (Raya Hope Inella eliminated)
- Noah took the matter in his hands, deciding to work together with Razor Wolf to best the dangerous submissionist. With quick tags and well timed combo moves, the duo managed to wear out Sia, putting an end to her widely positive performance with a brainbuster/kick to the head combination. (Sia van Der Hoek eliminated)
- Mars and Paizlee exchanged a quick look and entered the ring simultaneously, attacking Wolf and Torres introducing a little bit of chaos into the match. The sudden and unexpected attack combined with their unpredictability caught the two men completely off guard. The tides seemed to be turning back on Team Noir's side untile CS Tatum chose to get involve. With the numbers game in their favor, Team Strike shifted the momentum once again. Paizlee flew out of the ring courtesy of Noah. The referee stepped in and finally imposed his authority, convincing Cassidy to leave the ring. Razor Wolf leaped from the top rope with a beautiful tornado DDT, eliminating Mars from the competition. (Mars eliminated)
- Down to four, the four people that next Friday will be fighting for the Gold Star. Three of them are Lady Magdalena's students with only Paizlee representing Team Noir. The English woman climbed back on the ring, staring at the three opponents in the opposite corner. The odds of walking out with the Team gold were undoubtedly in Team Strike's favor, but Paizlee wasn't going down without a fight. She took on Wolf, immediately coming close to eliminate him with a quick roll-up that almost caught the masked wrestler off guard. A tag was made and Noah entered the ring. Fresh, focused and with a newfound determination Noah tamed Paizlee, coming very close to seal the deal and give his team an impressive win in several occasions. Catching the Brit with a beautiful hurricanrana, he thought he really got her there, but she was able to roll through and reverse the pin with a cradle, getting the three count. (Noah Torres eliminated)
- Paizlee didn't even have time to celebrate because CS Tatum kicked her to the back of the head. The Iowa brat just furiously stomped at the opponent, finishing her with a springboard legdrop. Or so she thought, becuase Paizlee kicked out. Visibly exhausted, the Brit slowly stood up showing incredible reslience. She survived Cassidy's furious onslaught, eventually finding the opening to hit her with a knee to the pit of the stomach. This could've been her only chance, and Paizlee knew it. She put everything she had left to put as much velocity as she possibly could in that double underhoook DDT, and it worked. (CS Tatutm eliminated)
- What a perfromance from Paizlee, what a comeback for Helena's first choice. Bringing home the Team gold seemed impossible only a few minutes ago with only the Brit carrying the flag for her team against three opponents. But now it was down to her and Razor Wolfe, the last survivors of their teams, one on one. And sure, she was still at a clear disadvantage, exhausted against a fresh opponent. But she was the first to believe in a miracle, to believe in herself. She psyched herself up, adrenaline coursing through her veins and pushing her past her limits. Then reality hit, in the form of a superkick that almost knocked her unconscious. Wolf made the cover but she still kicked out, reaching the bottom rope with her foot showing incredible ring awareness. Still, it was a one way match with Razor tearing her apart while she could barely hit some feeble strikes. But Paizlee had one last trick up her sleeves. Glitter. She threw it in Razor Wolf's eyes momentarily blinding him and pinning him with an inside cradle. Handful of tights, feet on the ropes. Paizlee was pullling at all stops in one final, desperate attempt to end the match. And she succeeded. (Razor Wolf eliminated)
WINNER: Team Noir - Paizlee sole surviviors (NEW TEAM CHAMPIONS)
BY: Pinfall (Inside Cradle), 33:18 |
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