Post by gvb on Jan 12, 2020 17:58:08 GMT -6
Riot in Tokyo
Live from Nippon Budokan in Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Saturday, January 11th, 2020
New year, new Tour, a new face on the announcing team and anew General Manager... But the song remains the same, "Riot" by Three Days Grace blaring out of the loudspeakers as we go live from the Nippon Budokan, filled to capacity for the first Riot In Japan. Colored lights create a wonderful effect as they dance on the entrance stage to the rhythm of the music, while the camera takes us to the commentators' table.
Amy Maynard:
Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the first Riot of the Big In Japan tour!
Sir Figgles:
Well, look at you Zacky Boy... The holidays really did you well!
Amy Maynard:
Haha! Well unfortunately your former colleague Zackary Dyson left the job, so here I am, Amy Maynard, ready to call with you this great night of action.
Sir Figgles:
The pleasure is mine, Amy. We kick off the night with some tag team action, as the BreeTee Committee takes on Kate and Teddy Steeles.
Amy Maynard:
Leia LeBeau takes on your sister, Tiny Des in the second match of the night, and right after, her rival Nina will be in action against a surprise opponent.
Sir Figgles:
I never liked surprise opponents, but I'd still take them over fighting Alan Envy, i don't like that guy.
Amy Maynard:
Good thing it's not you who will face him in our Invictus Rules match. Echo will be his opponent, making her debut in the division.
Sir Figgles:
Speaking of debuts, Pierce Manning will be in action against Glory Braddock next in his first, and probably last match in MWE.
Amy Maynard:
Why last, though?
Sir Figgles:
He pissed off the wrong woman.
Amy Maynard:
Fair point. In our headline match, Brien Storm will take on Andrew Wilkow and after this battle... It's main event time.
Sir Figgles:
Kelsey Spencer versus Meg Rydell. Enough said.
Amy Maynard:
It's going to be a great match, I'm sure. But now, let's go to see what's going on backstage!
Backstage we find Bree Smith and Teagan Gallagher both trying the Instagram Which Friend are you. Bree, of course, dressing in white and red. Her backwards BreeTee cap in red with the red tights to match. A white top with the BreeTee logo in red across her chest along with the black elbow pads which, of course, read Unagi. Teagan’s colour scheme for the evening is also red and white in a matching outfit to the one Bree is wearing, her long blonde hair done up in two braids as her own BreeTee cap hangs on her hip.
Bree Smith:
Let’s see who we get, Teegs.
Teagan Gallagher:
Maybe we’ll get the same character!
And they both press it. For this part of the segment, the camera feed is replaced by both Bree and Teagan’s phones with the friends box above their heads. As it shuffles, Bree keeps her usual smiling face but a little wide-eyed when she makes out Janice as one of the options. In the end, Teagan gets Joey and Bree gets..
Teagan Gallagher:
No way! I would have never guessed you’d end up with Ross!
Bree then immediately imitates Ross when he was “fine”.
Bree Smith:
I’m fine with it. No really I am. I’m fine.
Teagan Gallagher:
Are you sure? You don’t sound fine.
Teagan is doing her best not to start laughing as she gives her phone a little pat of approval for her selection.
Teagan Gallagher:
I do feel I am very much Joey. I love food and I don’t share it!
Bree Smith:
And I would blow up if someone threw away my Reuben sandwich after they stole it….but I don’t want to be the Divorce Force…
Bree says with almost bug eyes towards Teagan about having three marriages like Ross.
Bree Smith:
And Joey did have a lot of sisters, you’ve got brothers so it suits you, Teegs.
Teagan Gallagher:
I would go crazy if I had as many brothers as Joey had sisters!
It’s now Teagan who is giving the wide eyed look in complete fear before she quickly shakes her head. She reaches over towards Bree with her free hand to place it on her shoulder. Bree does a not-so-subtle cough to the amount of sisters comment.
Teagan Gallagher:
And don’t worry about being the Divorce Force, the only force you are is one to be reckoned with inside of the ring!
Bree Smith:
We’ll be the force that smashes through the Steeles tonight. I don’t remember seeing them in the tag team title match after the whole Millennium tag tournament ended. Do you, Teegs?
Teagan taps her index finger up against her chin as she narrows her eyes appearing to be giving it some serious thought before she finally answers the question.
Teagan Gallagher:
You know, now that you mention it…
Teagan makes a quick fist bump motion for some extra emphasis to go with her statement.
Teagan Gallagher:
I don’t think that they have! There’s no way they can be ready for the BreeTee Committee tonight, especially not one that is SUPER focused on their goal for 2020!
Bree then demonstrates a little magic trick she picked up from her brother of creating a little fireball which vanishes quickly to reveal a piece of paper. On the paper it reads in Bree’s handwriting MWE Tag Team Champions as her goal for 2020 which she shows to the camera.
Bree Smith:
We’ve got only one goal in mind and that’s to FINALLY hold the tag team titles we’ve chased forever. A lot of teams would have given up, the Steeles don’t have the perseverance we have. That’s why we’re dressed in white and red tonight, because we’re white hot with passion to do it. Be the champions, AND losing here is a huge stepback for us.
As Bree gives Teagan a little tap with her finger as she points to her partner.
Bree Smith:
And Teagan’s had enough of moonwalking to the back of the line. We’re going to be the definition of tag team wrestling one day. Teagan Gallagher is my Girly who’s going to be the one to show the Steele’s that she’s quick like a cat and she’s got a mean….mean streak deep inside her.
As Bree is speaking, Teagan is making some clawing and scratching motions with both of her hands like a cat would do during an attack mode. She pulls her hands back and puts them behind her with a big smile on her face.
Teagan Gallagher:
We don’t give up! We haven’t since day one and we’re not about to start now, especially not my girl Bree who every single day grows stronger and more hungry for that gold. Tag team gold to be specific. The Steeles can’t stop her hunger tonight as she gets her chance to unleash some of that frustration that she’s been carrying around for too long.
Bree gives an emphatic nod to Teagan’s compliments and flexes her right arm to show off the muscle she brought to the matches thus far, and tonight of course.
Bree Smith:
Plus Chris asked us personally to wipe the floor with the Steele’s tonight. I’m not saying we will do that, but we could...couldn’t we Teegs?
Teagan Gallagher:
We could if we wanted to!
Teagan points to Bree’s flexed arm with much enthusiasm as she gives the camera a big thumbs up.
Teagan Gallagher:
We can do anything we want, after all!
Bree Smith:
Shall we go show them…
Bree says holding up a mini oreo which she flicks up for Teegs to catch. It’s with almost cat like reflexes that Teagan reacts and catches the mini oreo in her mouth. She quickly finishes off the cookie before she smiles.
Teagan Gallagher:
We didn’t even have to practice for that one!
Bree Smith:
Unagi…
Bree does the gesture with her two fingers to her temple and Teagan follows suit. The pair then turned to face the camera before their smiles turn to a “sucks to be you” meek smile for their opponents tonight.
Amy Maynard:
Good evening ladies and gentlemen and welcome to the first Riot of the Big In Japan tour!
Sir Figgles:
Well, look at you Zacky Boy... The holidays really did you well!
Amy Maynard:
Haha! Well unfortunately your former colleague Zackary Dyson left the job, so here I am, Amy Maynard, ready to call with you this great night of action.
Sir Figgles:
The pleasure is mine, Amy. We kick off the night with some tag team action, as the BreeTee Committee takes on Kate and Teddy Steeles.
Amy Maynard:
Leia LeBeau takes on your sister, Tiny Des in the second match of the night, and right after, her rival Nina will be in action against a surprise opponent.
Sir Figgles:
I never liked surprise opponents, but I'd still take them over fighting Alan Envy, i don't like that guy.
Amy Maynard:
Good thing it's not you who will face him in our Invictus Rules match. Echo will be his opponent, making her debut in the division.
Sir Figgles:
Speaking of debuts, Pierce Manning will be in action against Glory Braddock next in his first, and probably last match in MWE.
Amy Maynard:
Why last, though?
Sir Figgles:
He pissed off the wrong woman.
Amy Maynard:
Fair point. In our headline match, Brien Storm will take on Andrew Wilkow and after this battle... It's main event time.
Sir Figgles:
Kelsey Spencer versus Meg Rydell. Enough said.
Amy Maynard:
It's going to be a great match, I'm sure. But now, let's go to see what's going on backstage!
Backstage we find Bree Smith and Teagan Gallagher both trying the Instagram Which Friend are you. Bree, of course, dressing in white and red. Her backwards BreeTee cap in red with the red tights to match. A white top with the BreeTee logo in red across her chest along with the black elbow pads which, of course, read Unagi. Teagan’s colour scheme for the evening is also red and white in a matching outfit to the one Bree is wearing, her long blonde hair done up in two braids as her own BreeTee cap hangs on her hip.
Bree Smith:
Let’s see who we get, Teegs.
Teagan Gallagher:
Maybe we’ll get the same character!
And they both press it. For this part of the segment, the camera feed is replaced by both Bree and Teagan’s phones with the friends box above their heads. As it shuffles, Bree keeps her usual smiling face but a little wide-eyed when she makes out Janice as one of the options. In the end, Teagan gets Joey and Bree gets..
Teagan Gallagher:
No way! I would have never guessed you’d end up with Ross!
Bree then immediately imitates Ross when he was “fine”.
Bree Smith:
I’m fine with it. No really I am. I’m fine.
Teagan Gallagher:
Are you sure? You don’t sound fine.
Teagan is doing her best not to start laughing as she gives her phone a little pat of approval for her selection.
Teagan Gallagher:
I do feel I am very much Joey. I love food and I don’t share it!
Bree Smith:
And I would blow up if someone threw away my Reuben sandwich after they stole it….but I don’t want to be the Divorce Force…
Bree says with almost bug eyes towards Teagan about having three marriages like Ross.
Bree Smith:
And Joey did have a lot of sisters, you’ve got brothers so it suits you, Teegs.
Teagan Gallagher:
I would go crazy if I had as many brothers as Joey had sisters!
It’s now Teagan who is giving the wide eyed look in complete fear before she quickly shakes her head. She reaches over towards Bree with her free hand to place it on her shoulder. Bree does a not-so-subtle cough to the amount of sisters comment.
Teagan Gallagher:
And don’t worry about being the Divorce Force, the only force you are is one to be reckoned with inside of the ring!
Bree Smith:
We’ll be the force that smashes through the Steeles tonight. I don’t remember seeing them in the tag team title match after the whole Millennium tag tournament ended. Do you, Teegs?
Teagan taps her index finger up against her chin as she narrows her eyes appearing to be giving it some serious thought before she finally answers the question.
Teagan Gallagher:
You know, now that you mention it…
Teagan makes a quick fist bump motion for some extra emphasis to go with her statement.
Teagan Gallagher:
I don’t think that they have! There’s no way they can be ready for the BreeTee Committee tonight, especially not one that is SUPER focused on their goal for 2020!
Bree then demonstrates a little magic trick she picked up from her brother of creating a little fireball which vanishes quickly to reveal a piece of paper. On the paper it reads in Bree’s handwriting MWE Tag Team Champions as her goal for 2020 which she shows to the camera.
Bree Smith:
We’ve got only one goal in mind and that’s to FINALLY hold the tag team titles we’ve chased forever. A lot of teams would have given up, the Steeles don’t have the perseverance we have. That’s why we’re dressed in white and red tonight, because we’re white hot with passion to do it. Be the champions, AND losing here is a huge stepback for us.
As Bree gives Teagan a little tap with her finger as she points to her partner.
Bree Smith:
And Teagan’s had enough of moonwalking to the back of the line. We’re going to be the definition of tag team wrestling one day. Teagan Gallagher is my Girly who’s going to be the one to show the Steele’s that she’s quick like a cat and she’s got a mean….mean streak deep inside her.
As Bree is speaking, Teagan is making some clawing and scratching motions with both of her hands like a cat would do during an attack mode. She pulls her hands back and puts them behind her with a big smile on her face.
Teagan Gallagher:
We don’t give up! We haven’t since day one and we’re not about to start now, especially not my girl Bree who every single day grows stronger and more hungry for that gold. Tag team gold to be specific. The Steeles can’t stop her hunger tonight as she gets her chance to unleash some of that frustration that she’s been carrying around for too long.
Bree gives an emphatic nod to Teagan’s compliments and flexes her right arm to show off the muscle she brought to the matches thus far, and tonight of course.
Bree Smith:
Plus Chris asked us personally to wipe the floor with the Steele’s tonight. I’m not saying we will do that, but we could...couldn’t we Teegs?
Teagan Gallagher:
We could if we wanted to!
Teagan points to Bree’s flexed arm with much enthusiasm as she gives the camera a big thumbs up.
Teagan Gallagher:
We can do anything we want, after all!
Bree Smith:
Shall we go show them…
Bree says holding up a mini oreo which she flicks up for Teegs to catch. It’s with almost cat like reflexes that Teagan reacts and catches the mini oreo in her mouth. She quickly finishes off the cookie before she smiles.
Teagan Gallagher:
We didn’t even have to practice for that one!
Bree Smith:
Unagi…
Bree does the gesture with her two fingers to her temple and Teagan follows suit. The pair then turned to face the camera before their smiles turn to a “sucks to be you” meek smile for their opponents tonight.
Tag Team Match
The Steeles VS The BreeTee Committee
Other teams could be frustrated if they were in the BreeTee Committee’s shoes. From headlining night two of the recent pay-per-view to opening the first Riot of the new year is quite a jump, one that could look like a step backward. But Bree and Teagan seemed to be in high spirits, smiling and greeting the fans on their way to the ring where Teddy and Kate Steele were already waiting for them. Kate and Tegan started things off, jockeying for position trading various holds. Steele took her down with an arm drag, trying to apply a submission hold that Gallagher immediately escaped. Kate tried to use her speed to her advantage, obtaining a first near fall with tornado ddt. Next she followed with a series of swift kicks, leaving Teagan stunned. Charging at her, she attempted a wheelbarrow bulldog, countered into a suplex by the irish girl, who quickly made the tag to her partner. Bree entered the ring and leveled Kate with a clothesline, following with a second up as soon as the Siren stood up to her feet and a third for her troubles. Wasting no time, she scooped her up for and walked to her corner. Teagan tagged herself in and climbed up to the top turnbuckle, waiting for her partner do drop the opponent down with a powerslam to dive on Kate with an elbow to the heart. The Steeles began gaining some momentum when Kate managed to break free with a stunner to Smith and make the tag to her husband. Teddy seemed particularly focused tonight, his usual flamboyance left in the locker room and replaced by a less fancy and way more direct and effective style. He still found a chance to entertain the fans with a little dance after a series of quick jabs, before knocking Bree off her feet with a knockout punch. Steele made the cover, but Teagan was right there to help her partner. Teddy made the tag to Kate, who tried once again to pick up the pace against the stronger but slower opponent. After a near fall following a Pele Kick, Kate went to the top rope for a diving crossbody attempt. Perhaps not the smartest idea as Bree caught her in mid air and dropped her on her knee. She didn’t drop her though, lifting here once again for a second backbreaker, and a third up to a total of six repetitions. Kate was left on the mat, arching her back in pain. A quick glance between the two girls and another tag was made with Teagan now picking Steele up for an exploder suplex right into a codebreaker from Smith. All Gallagher had to do now was to hook the leg and pick up the win for her team. WINNER: BreeTee Committee BY: Pinfall (Whoopah), 9:54 |
Singles Match
Tiny Des VS Leia LeBeauThe beautiful Leia’s night didn’t start in the best way. The Jet City Girl was walking to the ring when a fans waved a plastic snake in front of her face, causing her to shriek. Destiny laughed at her as she entered the ring and asked the referee to confiscate the toy, refusing to wrestle until the fan had been stripped by the toy. Eventually the referee gave up to the request, asking a member of the security to take the snake from the young japanese man. Needles to say, it didn’t sit well with the fans, who started booing the Showgirl. Tiny Des herself had some less than nice words to the opponent, who took them to heart and shouted “How Dare!” before hitting Figgins with a resounding slap. Every action has a reaction and Destiny’s one was furious, a series of hard forearm strikes followed by an irish whip into the corner. The Kansas born charged at her with a double knee strike to the face. Leia took a step to the centre of the ring before flopping on her face. Destiny was now climbing to the top rope from where she jumped with a double foot stomp to the lower back, rolling the opponent on her back and hooking the leg for a count of two. It took Leia a while to find her footing in the match, suffering Des’ speed in the first part with the blue haired almost getting the win with her Destiny Drop. A missed moonsault gave the Showgirl the chance to catch a breath and start her building her offense based on those dangerous kicks. Tin Des was down, perfect position for that somersault legdrop to pick up a near fall. Not only kicks, LeBeau proved she can throw some mean punches too, with some basic boxing combos to rock the opponent and kick her face in with a crane kick to end the sequence. The Showtime slid into a cover hooking the leg and using the rope for more leverage, getting caught by the ref who immediately interrupted the count and had a few words with the girl, unintentionally distracting and exposing her to Tiny Des’ superkick. Jacob Figgins on commentary shouted when his sister connected the Fiery Illusion (Front Flip Elbowdrop) and made the cover to pick up her first win in a long time. Once again Leia exploited the closeness with the ropes leaning her foot to stop the count and show great ring awareness. The match went on with Tiny Des grabbing Leia’s hand and firing her in the corner. The Seattle born reversed the attempt and quickly charged in with a brutal running claymore kick to the face of the cornered opponent. The impact knocked the blue haired woman out, leaving Leia to make an easy cover and pick up the win. WINNER: Leia LeBeau BY: Pinfall (Jet City Jive), 7:21 |
The lights in the arena dim momentarily before the tron lights up and Ravenhead by Orden Ogan begins to play throughout the arena and Henri Black, dressed in a black suit and tie, steps through the curtain and makes his way to ringside where he collects a microphone and slides into the ring.
Henri Black:
Did everybody here enjoy their holidays? I hope you all did because I most assuredly did not enjoy mine. All I have been able to think of for the past two weeks is how a potentially career defining match was ruined by the arrival of Pierce Manning and Jenni Anderson who, looking to make an impact, chose to run in and attack myself and Glory Braddock.
I’ve been replaying that night in my mind over and over again, I just can’t escape it, it was like my own personal nightmare before Christmas.
Pacing back and forth in the ring, Henri lets out a deep breath before continuing.
Henri Black:
And so I find myself wondering just how can I deal with the two of them in such a way that utterly crushes them without tarnishing my carefully developed reputation... or earning a lengthy prison sentence.
Henri raises an eyebrow to the crowd and smirks.
Henri Black:
Most of my ideas sadly only accomplished one of those requisites and another promising plan fizzled out when I couldn’t find three dozen live lobsters in time for the show… don’t ask, it’s a long story.
Henri pauses for a moment as the fans, realising he is clearly joking, begin to laugh.
Henri Black:
Then there was the plague of hamsters I planned on releasing against them but that doesn’t work when you A. don’t know where the target lives and B. know for a fact that they won’t be there, also a thousand hamsters is a surprisingly large expense, so it was back to the drawing board once again, a shame really I liked that plan.
Henri grins and laughs, momentarily losing composure.
Henri Black:
For the same reasons the plan to turn up their thermostats and release hundreds of lizards and mosquitos in their houses and call it a rainforest was also shelved. I had high hopes for the ostrich plan but sadly it’s illegal to import those and don’t even get me started on the weaponized mongooses… mongeese… whatever just don’t.
Henri sighs in a dramatically over exaggerated fashion and runs a hand through his hair.
Henri Black:
Hell I even considered hiring John Wick but Keanu wouldn’t take my calls, so in the end I had to settle for the least interesting idea I had come up with, I will simply have to get my pound of flesh in a plain old wrestling match.
No longer smiling, Henri assumes a more serious posture.
Henri Black:
All joking aside though, Pierce Manning, Jenni Anderson… you truly did ruin my holiday and as you can see I have given no small measure of thought as to what I intend to do about it so I’m calling you out, you can face me one on one or both of you together if you’re afraid, I don’t much care. So you can pick a time and a place for us to have this little dance and I’ll be there.
Henri makes to leave the ring but changes his mind mid stride.
Henri Black:
Oh and Glory, we have some unfinished business you and I, so once Pierce and Jenni have been dealt with I propose we finish what we started in China because I need to know and I get the feeling you do too.
With that Henri drops his microphone and rolls out of the ring.
Singles Match
Nina VS TBAInside the ring, the Chicago born and former intern was waiting for her opponent, her manager and fiancé Camari Hayre giving her some last minute advice. Walking into a match without knowing who your opponent would be is never easy, you must be prepared for pretty much everything.. But the look on her face said that Nina was not ready to face the young woman who walked out of the curtains. Anticipated by Paramore’s Anklebiters blasting out of the loudspeakers and accompanied as always by her BFF Big Barv, Cheesecake made her way to the ring throwing insults at both Nina and Camari, who responded in kind. And actions followed the words, the two girls not even waiting for the bell to ring to start throw hands. In a pure brawl Nina had the advantage showing some interesting striking combination once she got some momentum going on her side. Two kicks to the leg, a quick lefts and rights combination followed by a back kick to the stomach and a scissors kick knocked Cheesecake down and drew the first round of applause for the Chicago born, who made the cover for the first near fall. After weathering the initial storm Cheesecake finally started building some momentum. A spinning heel kick floored Nina and allowed the daughter of the late Trip Johnson to land some stomps before climbing on top and going for her flying elbow. Nina moved out of the way and quickly capitalized with an elaborate cradle to pin Cheesecake’s shoulders down for another two count. Once again the two rivals met in the middle of the ring, the Snakebite once again swinging with that right hook ducked by Cheese who quickly sneaked in a punch to the ribs, wrapping her arms around the opponent’s neck and slammed her down with a neckbreaker. A standing moonsault earned her a near fall, and another came moments later after a hurricanrana. Nina kicked out in both cases, showing a great resilience and determination that allowed her fight back and take once again control of the match with a jumping knee, Taking the contest to the mat, Nina locked in a crossface so deeply that Cheesecake seemed close to tap in a couple of occasions. The girl from Scottsdale pushed through the pain and reached the ropes, screaming through all the four extra seconds Nina kept her locked in the submission. From the apron, Cheesecake hit the opponent with a shoulder to the stomach as soon as Nina turned out after her talk with the referee. Cheese jumped back into the ring with a sunset flip, but once again Nina kicked out. She never made it back to her feet though, courtesy of a superkick from her opponent who then sealed the deal with her Star In The Night. WINNER: Cheesecake BY: Pinfall (Star In The Night), 8:18 |
Pre-recorded
We open in a setting that, quite honestly, could not have been timed any better; the sun is just now beginning to rise over the skyline of Tokyo, Japan. We are on the balcony of someone’s hotel room. A few moments later it becomes rather apparent who that person is when The British Bombshell herself Glory Braddock steps into full view from stage left. The beautiful blonde is wearing a knee length black skirt, black strappy heeled sandals, and a purple silk blouse.
Glory Braddock:
I love Japan and I am really glad that MWE decided that this would be our next destination. Some may like it for the authentic Japanese cuisine. And let’s be honest here, when most Americans...and to be fair probably most British as well...see a restaurant claiming to be an “authentic” Japanese restaurant, well we’re still looking at a fraud. Just a nicely done up fraud. Pierce Manning, for example, much like Americanized “authentic” Japanese food is fraudulent. Worse than a has-been trying to relive his glory days, Pierce is a never-was trying to ride the coattails of Jenni Anderson, not realizing that she herself is also a never-was who rode the coattails of my cousin’s oldest daughter Marie Annabelle Jones to stardom under the Ginger Nation banner. Together they hope that they can make some magic when in reality the math just doesn’t add up. Two never-was doesn’t equal greatness. You’re both still a pair of never-will-he’s.
The beautiful blonde chuckles lightly. She shrugs her shoulders.
Glory Braddock:
But what do I know? Stranger things have happened and one of the strangest happened right here in Japan. Did anyone actually expect Godzilla to be the booming success that it is today? The producers and directors certainly didn’t. They just wanted to send a message. They wanted to make a movie that way make a huge political impact. The original Godzilla was supposed to be a warning about the dangers of atomic weapons. The film became a huge success in terms of making money and creating a franchise but did the directors and producers have of this film succeed in sending their message?
The British Bombshell shakes her head.
Glory Braddock:
No, their message went unheard or just outright ignored. Pierce, you and your little fake tart Jenni want to make an impact. I can respect that. Hell, I can even respect your desire to target two of the best, most dangerous competitors in the Riot brand. If you are as good as you think you are then why start at the bottom? Go for the jugular. I understand that and respect that. The problem I have is the way you went about achieving those goals.
Braddock pauses momentarily. Her smirk fades into a stoic glare.
Glory Braddock:
Have you heard of Bushido? The code of the samurai? Well, I already mentioned Japanese food and Godzilla, might as well make this a bloody hat trick in terms of cheap Japanese references. Right?
The slightly arrogant smirk returns to Glory’s lovely face.
Glory Braddock:
There are seven virtues in bushido; righteousness, courage, benevolence, respect, honesty, honor, and loyalty. Now my father was no student of bushido...he was too busy putting the fear of god into unsuspecting rookies...but when he was actively wrestling he would frequently wrestle here and the people of Japan embraced him with open arms because the way he wrestled embodied bushido. Even after he retired and began to train the next generation he would teach that same code of ethics and values that mimic the same bushido code of Japan. But your actions in attacking myself and Henri…
Braddock shakes her head.
Glory Braddock:
They were cowardly, disrespectful, and dishonorable. Pierce, if you and Jenni want respect then you earn it in the center of the ring one on one and not in some cheap ass blindside attack. And if you wanted to prove yourself by picking a fight with The Best in the World then all you had to do was ask. But what you have done and continued to do is provoke a couple of angry dragons...apologies to my cousin Angelica, I know the whole dragon thing is your shtick...and unfortunately it isn’t just me you pissed off. You pissed off one hell of a fighter in Henri Black and trust me, I know from first hand experience how good he is. We were having a hell of a match until you ruined it.
The British Bombshell points a finger at the camera.
Glory Braddock:
You ruined our match thinking that it would put you on the map. All you’ve managed to do is guarantee yourself an ass kicking courtesy of The British Bombshell. And it is appropriate that this match takes place here in Japan, the land of true warriors. You know why so many actual WRESTLERS enjoy competing here? It isn’t for the authentic food nor is it for the cheap B rate monster movies or anime. It’s because the people here recognize and respect a true warrior when they see him or her. Too often we judge a wrestler based on a western ideal of good and bad. But not here, at least not in the ring. In the ring all true warriors are given the respect they deserve regardless of whether they are good, bad, or indifferent. That’s why have barely given you the time of day, Pierce. You have not earned anything from me except my vengeance and you will receive the full taste of my wrath and vengeance right here in Japan on Riot. Sic Semper Tyrannis…
The scene fades.
Singles Match
Invictus Rules
Echo VS Alan EnvyInvictus Rules
First Invictus Rules match of the “Moretti Era”, with the General Manager looking to find a new contender for Dean Smith. Could it be emerging from this match? First Round It wasn’t the first rodeo for Envy under this set of rules, and despite his record not being the most impressive, the major experience allowed him to take control against the australian opponent. Echo looked a little gun-shy in this first round, pretty much dominated by the Texan first with a series of submission holds targeting the neck, a solid plan looking to open the path for his Paying Dues submission hold. Echo fought out of a side headlock with some elbows to the stomach, sending Alan against the ropes and catching him with her Reverb! The emotion and her eagerness to win played tricks on her, forgetting that the match couldn’t end via pinfall and hooking Alan’s leg. The official reminded her that this was an Invictus Rules match, and she immediately let go, just in time for the bell to ring. Judges Scores: Moretti: Envy 10-9 Maynard: Envy 10-9 Figgins: Envy 10-9 Second Round: The second round started with a more determined Echo, firing out of her corner and knocking Alan off his feet with a clothesline. A series of chops waited the former Lonestar Champion when he stood back up, sending him in the corner right after. The stinger splash found nobody home, giving Alan the opportunity to apply a sleeper hold to the stunned Aussie. Echo tried to fight out of it, but the submission was locked in tightly, slowly and inexorably squeezing the life out of her. Echo eventually broke free turning around and falling backwards against the corner, causing the opponent to lose his grip. She walked to the middle of the ring, coughing and holding her neck as she tried to catch her breath. Alan charged at her running right into a spinebuster, probably the break Echo needed to turn things around. She started raining down punches from a mounting position, only landing two before Alan caught her in a triangle choke. Luckily for his opponent, the bell soon rang. Judges Scores: Moretti: Envy 10-9 Maynard: Envy 10-9 Figgles: Envy 10-9 Final Round Echo’s body language was pretty clear. These new rules were confusing her, she kept cursing under her breath and shaking her head through all the break. The referee invited her to get up so that the third and final round could start. On her way to the middle of the ring, Echo glanced at the crowd, spotting Yulia Kirilenko in the front row. The former General Manager gave her a nod and a thumb up of encouragement before the bell brought the Australian’s focus back on the match. Alan was taking time, the outcomes of the first two rounds giving him a clear advantage. Echo wasn’t rushing things either, a risky choice since her only way to win at this point was either via submission or knockout. A throat strike caught Envy off guard, opening his guard to a series of hard elbows to the face. Echo had switched gears and started kicking his leg, taking him down. A few stomps right to the ankle before grabbing the foot and twisting it in an ankle lock, eliciting a scream of pain from the veteran. Alan tried to wrestle his way out of it, and it seemed to work as Echo’s grasp started loosening. But the australian switched into an excruciating heel lock. Not too long passed before Alan had to tap out to the submission WINNER: Echo BY: Submission (Heel Hook), Round 3; 4:21 |
The scene opens up backstage. More specifically, in a fancy high priced luxury suite. Sitting on a white couch is Jenni Anderson. She is wearing an expensive, sultry red dress. She has a glass of champagne in her hand. Sitting next to her already clad in his black wrestling tights and black boots is “The Man(nning)” Pierce Manning.
Jenni Anderson:
“You must think we’re terribly rude by now. Interrupting such a “high stakes” match between Glory Braddock and Henri Black without so much as an introduction. But on the other hand, if you don’t already know who we are, then that’s a problem that will be rectified soon enough.”
Jenni smirks.
Jenni Anderson:
“Hello, Glory… did you miss us? It must have been… oh… almost a year now since I joined the GCW Hall of Fame, and yet not a word from you about my impact. Instead, here you are in MWE telling everyone that a Hall of Famer in your own company is nothing more than a distraction. Now why is that, Glory? I’ve been wracking my brain TRYING to figure out why it is that you don’t like me… why you would so openly LIE to the MWE audience by dismissing us as “a distraction”. But I cracked the code… you know what it is?”
Jenni sits back, smirking as she looks over at Pierce. He chuckles a bit, nodding back at her.
Jenni Anderson:
“It’s that we don’t NEED you to get ahead, Glory. We both have the talent to surpass you in the ring. Looking at me, I can EASILY replace you in photoshoots and other marketing materials. And with our bank accounts, we don’t need you financially. And that’s it. Because we don’t need you, and we’re free to do to you in that ring what we please, you want the people to think of us as nothing. But that’s just who you are, Glory… you’re a liar. And eventually liars have to be confronted with the truth and take their proper position in the World… and for you, that time is here.”
Jenni again looks to Pierce.
Pierce Manning:
“My rich friends at the country club keep asking me why, why would I dirty myself in a sport I have chosen to ply my trade. They honestly believe with as much money as I sit on every single day that I don’t need to work a day in my life. Can’t fault them for that logic. I could be anywhere but here in Japan of all places. No. I’m not gonna knock Japan. The culture here is quite exquisite. I do own a place in this country, it would behove me to cast aspersions. Don’t know what that means, google it, google is a Godsend for simple minded people to educate themselves. I fail to see the logic of just being content to be rich anymore. I was content for the past couple of years, watching the dregs of society act like professional wrestlers, until Jenni came back into my life, made me an offer I couldn’t refuse.”
Pierce takes a moment to look at Jenni. He refocuses on the camera.
Pierce Manning:
“She made me see what my potential truly is. Quite ironic that I tell all of you people this, there was a point in both our lives where she came along, she brought me down at my most high. For years I was in denial. Content to be ordinary. Jenni has now influenced me to become greater than I was. No longer am I content to be rich. No longer am I content to be a handsome man who could, if I wanted to, persuade the women on this roster to assume the position I told Glory she wasn’t worthy to assume... no. The only position Glory Braddock is going to assume is knowing that she is NOT as good as she claims to be. She’s good. A legend in fact. She claims she is not underestimating me, but knows how good she is? Nice spin, Glory. Here is a little secret that you should have known in your decade or so in this sport. No one, no matter who they are, or who they believe they are, is gonna just bow down to anyone. You need to force them to accept their position in life. Hate to break it to you honey... I’m not bowing down to a woman who is clearly over compensating.”
Glory... you remind me of a lot of people in high class society. You want to keep yourself busy. All the time. Believing you are accomplishing some great feat. What have you really accomplished since you decided to get back in the ring in a full time capacity? Um... I’m waiting, in this company, all you’ve really done is beat a woman who is known more for begging for a latte; lets be real, she should be working in a strip club, I know a few from my more lecherous days. Leia, I’ll hook you up. Least I can do. Every industry needs talent right?
Pierce chuckles.
Pierce Manning:
“But back to you Mrs. Braddock. I am not in the business of making mistakes. Neither is Jenni. What is going to happen tonight is simple. I am not going to promise I am going to beat you, no, not at all. I am not going to make a wild promise about forcing you to tap out or pass out, eh, whatever. I don’t care whether you are a legend or one of the greatest of all time, Glory, I am going to treat you like a treat you like any toy I purchase. I am going to use you up, when its all over, I am going to discard you. I can replace a yacht. I can replace a HD TV. I can replace you, Glory. You... are not that special. You are replaceable. When your purpose is served, to the curb you go. That’s your place in all this, see you later, toots!
Pierce winks as the scene fades.
Singles Match
Glory Braddock VS Pierce Manning w/Jenni AndersonPierce Manning and Jenni Anderson choose Way Of The Dragon to introduce themselves to the MWE fans. Specifically, the match between Glory Braddock and Henri Black. A decision, this one, that raised some question among the fans, wondering if it was really the smartest thing to do. Certainly Glory was determined to make Pierce regret it and wipe that arrogant smirk off his face. She started with the right foot, surprising the opponent with quick a striking combination that forced Manning back against the ropes. The referee asked Braddock to step back, which she did. As soon as Pierce moved away from the ropes, she walked toward him and, just as quickly, Manning moved back and grabbed the ropes again, an obvious attempt to play mind games with the British Bombshell. The scene repeated itself a couple of minutes later. Only, this time, Glory wasn’t so keen on letting him go, and the referee had to step between the two contenders to separate them. As he did, Pierce took the chance to poke Glory’s eye, moving the referee out of the way and leveling her with a lariat. He lifted her back to her feet and landed a couple of uppercuts before sending her against the ropes and stopping her run with a kick to the stomach that doubled her over. He then grabbed her head and spun her around into a back to back position, pulling her head over his shoulder and dropped to a sitting position, connecting a hangman neckbreaker that gave him a count of two. Glory regained control around the seventh minute thanks to her Gloria In Excelsis Deo (codebreaker). She picked up a couple of near falls, one with the ever spectacular Blaze Of Glory (shooting star press) and one with a snap ddt, but Pierce wasn’t staying down. Braddock kept her momentum going, even setting him up for The Glorification. At the last moment Pierce wiggled free from the unprettier and sent Glory chest first against the ropes, catching her with a clothesline to the back of the head on the rebound. The hard blow left the multi time champion dazed and he capitalized on the situation with a belly to back rotating suplex side slam that gave him another near fall. The action went back and forth for a little longer, both competitors trying, and failing, to connect their finishing move. Jenni made her presence felt when she jumped on the apron and started shouting at Glory, even trying to get inside the ring. One second, that’s how long Glory took her eyes off her opponent to look at Anderson, that’s how long it took Manning to roll her up and keep her down for the three count, helping himself with the ropes. WINNER: Pierce Manning BY: Pinfall (School Boy Pin), 10:19 |
Millennium cuts to the studio where an unfamiliar woman is sitting on a chair that’s next to another that happens to be empty at the moment. Since this is her first appearance on an MWE broadcast, the crowd understandably doesn’t know how to react to her. Still, she appears to be overly arrogant and doesn’t seem to care for anyone but herself as she begins to speak her mind.
Woman:
Hi. My name is Vianca Alvarez and I am the new advocate slash image consultant for one Hayley Halsey… my BEST FRIEND in the WHOLE WORLD! I’d say it’s such an honor to be here but to be honest, the only thing about this country that I’ve ever enjoyed is… oh who am I KIDDING… there’s NOTHING enjoyable about Japan. You people don’t appreciate good wrestling because… oh my god… have you SEEN “Strong Style”? It is the most BORING, SLEEP INDUCING style of wrestling like… EVER!
The crowd is becoming restless.
Vianca Alvarez:
Whenever I need to take a nap, I turn on a match that took place in the Tokyo Dome with the idiots on commentary babbling some gibberish I can’t even understand raising their voices like a couple of idiots acting like what they’re seeing is the best thing ever! YAWN! That’s the WORST thing ever! The BEST thing ever is Hayley! Period! And speaking of Hayley… you know who else doesn’t respect good wrestling? THIS COMPANY! I’m here to help fix that.
You discard my best friend in opening matches like she’s nothing!
You don’t even put her on tonight’s card, you bastards! But this is par for the course for Hayley’s career. Everywhere she’s been… she’s treated like shit. It all started with her first company… where she won a championship in just her FOURTH mainstream match… and then that company fucked off and closed. Then you have her second one which… well… three words: “management playing favorites”. I’d say that Hayley winning a title there despite that is a miracle, but Hayley is not a miracle, she is FOR REAL! It is a testament to her talent that she was able to overcome CORRUPTION to be a champion!
Hayley Halsey:
I KNOW, RIGHT?
The crowd boos even louder with the sudden presence of Hayley Halsey in the shot. She sits down next to Vianca and continues where she left off.
Hayley Halsey:
What you idiots in charge don’t realize is that you have the most MARKETABLE wrestler you can ever have! I’m that girl next door with an attitude… the girl that you mothers out there ALWAYS wanted your sons to bring home to you but were never able to because…. Honestly? Your sons would never be good enough for me. So… allow me to read off the SO RIDICULOUS list of demands…
Hayley pauses as she pulls out a piece of paper from inside of her coat.
Hayley Halsey:
I demand greater respect… a pay raise… as in… quit paying me as if I’m just some rookie! Pay me as one of the biggest stars on your roster because that’s exactly what I am!
Vianca Alvarez:
She means it too!
Hayley Halsey:
I demand that I get marketed just as much as all these OTHER newcomers! You have all these people that get marketed like the best thing ever yet you forget about me! Vianca and I have to actually PAY for our own marketing… and it’s NOT fair!
I demand that my next match ISN’T the opening match!
Vianca Alvarez:
And don’t be a smartass and make it the second match on the card either, you… you… stupid… um… FIENDS!
Hayley Halsey:
I demand true competition that tests my abilities.
Vianca Alvarez:
Cause Krissy Spencer ain’t it, y’all!
Hayley Halsey:
And I also demand, among other things… my own personal fashion consultant, my own personal makeup department, a $500 Macy’s credit card that YOU make the payments on, a contract with ABC to make me the next Bachelorette, my own personal living space on Vancouver Island and financial assistance to help with my immigration from the United States to Canada as I work to become a permanent resident!
Vianca Alvarez:
MAKE IT HAPPEN… or else!
Hayley Halsey:
And pick my next opponent wisely… and by that I mean… pick someone you wouldn’t mind seeing their dignity and career going down the toilet…
Hayley scoffs as she tears up the list.
Vianca Alvarez:
Treat my best friend like a star! That’s all we ask! It’s not HARD… even if it’s harder than a typical red blooded American male in his own bedroom every time Hayley comes on their screen…
Hayley Halsey:
EW…
Vianca Alvarez:
What?
Hayley Halsey:
So now you know… for more, check out Hayley’s Hotseat on MWE.com coming out within the next week!
Vianca Alvarez:
It’ll be… the best… blog… EVER!
Hayley scoffs with arrogance, clearly in love with herself as the special message from Hayley Halsey comes to an end.
Singles Match
Andrew Wilkow VS Brien StormStill visible on Wilkow’s forehead the signs of the deep cut suffered at Red Line, but you can bet this wasn’t going to stop the big man from competing tonight. Him and Brien Storm had an exchange of views in the days prior to their match, with Your Favorite Worst Nightmare referring to his opponent as The Lowly Bodyguard, his eyes clearly set on Andrew’s boss, the Riot Champion Devin Hearst. The Loyal Wilkow would be more than happy to save his employer the troubles of dealing with Storm, punching the smile off his opponent’s face with a nasty right hook that sent Brien staggering a few steps back. Wilkow wasted no time and went back on the attack, printing his big hand mark on his chest with a series of open hand chops. Scooping Brien off his feet he then hung him upside down on the corner in the infamous tree of woe position, kicking him hard on the chest until the referee forced him to stop, otherwise he’d disqualify him. Storm was in great difficulty in this first part of the match, unable to build any sort of momentum. When he tried a reaction with some forearm strikes to the jaw, Wilkow shoved him against the ropes and lifted him, dropping him on his knee with an atomic drop, following with a running big boot. Storm kicked out in two. The strikes kept coming hard and heavy from Wilkow, picking apart the former NOW superstar defense. A tilt-a-whirl backbreaker saw Storm rolling out of the ring after the kick out, getting a much needed break. Wilkow stepped out as well and met him on the apron. He dragged him back to his feet and landed a chop, starting a dangerous fight on the apron. Storm fought back tooth and nails, but a headbutt from Drew stunned him. The Appalachian Mountain Monster lifted him in a suplex position, probably considering to drop him on the hardest part of the ring. Somehow Storm countered it into a ddt on the apron, making this the turning point of the match. Both competitors beat the count, Storm entering the ring at seven, Wilkow dragging himself in a moment before the ten. The Favorite Worst Nightmare gave him no room to breath and started stomping him to the ground, forcing once again the referee to break them up and give another warning to the Captain. A reverse STO against the middle turnbuckle almost gave him the win, and spurred him to try the Unforecasted Storm. Too much the 290 pounds of Wilkow on his bad left knee, targeted early in the match by the big man. His leg gave up during the lifting phase and Wilkow fell on top of him, almost getting the win out of this crossbody of sort. Storm kicked out and pulled himself up, trying to defend himself limping on one leg. Andrew missed the LARIAAAAAAAT turning around into a kick to the stomach that doubled him over. Storm quickly followed with a cutter, hooking his arms and legs around the bodyguard’s neck in a Koji Clutch. Wilkow tried to fight back but his strength was giving out. And eventually the ref declared Brien the winner of this match after Drew passed out. WINNER: Brien Storm BY: Submission (Koji Clutch), 12:14 |
The scene cuts backstage to Megan Rydell in her locker room. She’s throwing on her leather jacket for her up-coming entrance for her match before glancing over towards the camera.
Megan Rydell:
Tonight, I go up against Kelsey Spencer. Yeah, the last time you saw me, I was left battered and broken. I said I was going to be the Riot Champion but here I am, with no championship. While I kept my promise over in Portland Pro and became the Rogue Champion, I didn’t fulfill everything that I said I would.
Meg sighed and shook her head.
Megan Rydell:
So what does that mean? It simply means that I need to work my way back up to the Riot Championship. I just won a championship last week in Portland Pro, and that shows how ready and prepared I am. It shows that I rebounded from my loss against Devin. It shows that I’ll be ready for whatever Kelsey Spencer decides to throw my way. And you know what? I appreciate the fact that the new management here decided to put me in a match of this caliber, so that I can show that I can rebound from a major loss.
Meg stepped closer to the camera, her eyes laser focused as she looks into it.
Megan Rydell:
I know that Kelsey is going to bring everything she gots tonight, but the question at hand is… Does she want this as badly as I do? Will she do whatever it takes to win like I will?
Meg shook her hand while waving her index finger in the air.
Megan Rydell:
She doesn’t. Hardly anyone in this industry does as much as I do. Not even my sister. I eat, sleep and breathe wrestling. This is my life and it means more than anything else in the world to me. It’s why my friendships and relationships have always fallen at the waist side. It’s because I will never care about them as much as I do this. Wrestling is my fucking life and tonight, I’m going to continue to show that I’m still the star of Riot.
She looks leans toward the camera, her eyes glaring into it.
Megan Rydell:
And it’s going to be Kelsey Spencer who I make an example out of to prove just that. See you out there.
Meg walks out of the frame and the scene cuts away.
Singles Match
Kelsey Spencer VS Megan RydellAmy Maynard: “Here we are guys, the match we all have been waiting for.” Sir Figgles: “Kelsey Spencer coming from that big win at Way Of The Dragon against the woman who went to war against the King and got the beat down of her life.” Amy Maynard: “That’s one way to describe Meg Rydell I don’t necessarily agree with. She put up one hell of a fight against the champ, you gotta give her credit for that.” Kelsey had that big smile of hers painted on her face, quite a change from that side we saw in her match against Heath Williams. She even offered a handshake to Megan, who refused and hit her with a right hand to the face instead. Amy Maynard: “So much for sportsmanship!” Sir Figgles: “Who needs it anyway? The goal is to beat your opponent, not to become their friend” Rydell was looking to carry here on Riot that momentum from the big win in Portland, where she became Rogue Champion earlier this week. Determined and focused, she had Kelsey now in the corner, firing off those knife edge chops for a total of five, before grabbing the hand and whipping Spencer in the opposite corner. The Australian countered it, sending Rydell in the corner and following up with a monkey flip. The following elbow drop found nothing but the waiting canvas as Meg rolled out of the way, quickly going for a senton. Much like her before, the former Uncanny Socialite rolled out of the way and Rydell fell on her back. With a swift movement, Spencer rolled her on her shoulders and picked up a near fall. Amy Maynard: “Fast and furious action here tonight!” Sir Figgles: “I think there’s a reference to make here, somewhere...” With both competitors favoring a quick pace and a high-flying style, the fans were in for a treat, with quick pins and spectacular moves like the springboard moonsault attempted by Megan and countered with a superkick from Kelsey. Sir Figgles: “This might be it…” But Megan kicked out. The Portland Pro Rogue champion crawled to the ropes, slowly pulling herself up. Kelsey grabbed her by the ankle, eating a kick from Megan with the free foot. Rydell left the ring watching the opponent stumble around dazed before jumping at her with a springboard hurricanrana. The spectacular move only earned her a two count. Amy Maynard: “We’re already ten minutes into this match, and it doesn’t look like the pace is going to slow down anytime soon.” A crescent kick from Megan put the Colorado born on the driver’s seat, allowing her to build some momentum with a series of stiff kicks. Kel was on her knees, Rydell took a step back, measured her up and… Sir Figgles: “SUPERKICK!!” Amy Maynard: “Wait, Meg’s not done yet. She’s climbing up to the top rope and…” Sir Figgles: “No freaking way!!” Amy Maynard: “The Fly-Dell connects! The match is over!” Never underestimate Kelsey Spencer. The blue haired girl raised her shoulder and kicked out from Megan’s Phoenix Splash. Rydell couldn’t believe it, pulling at her hair and asking the referee how was that even possible. Slowly, Spencer pulled herself up, helped by Meg who then raised her knee and drove it in Kelsey’s mid section, leaving her doubled over and going for the Mega Kick. The running single leg dropkick hit the australian right on her face, knocking her down once again. Another cover was now made by Meg, with the same outcome as before. Amy Maynard: “You have to wonder what’s gonna take to keep Kelsey down” Surely Megan started to ask herself that question, as frustration began to mount in her. She started kicking Spencer, bringing her down to her knees and still throwing those stiff kicks to the chest, yelling at her to stay down. Kelsey seemed helpless against them, unable to defend herself in any way. Until something clicked in the veteran, quick to duck a kick and surprise Megan with a school boy roll up, pushing her through instead of attempting the pin and rolling into a kick to the head. The fans began to rally behind the Blue Thunder, who seemed to draw from their love and support the energy necessary to try turn things around. At first came punches and kicks, then there was a snap suplex, followed by a pinning predicament that only gave her a two. Kelsey looked like she was going for a german suplex, countered by Rydell who broke free with one of her own and slid behind Kelsey’s back lifting her for a released belly to back. Spencer landed on her feet and hit Meg with a forearm to the back of the head, hooking her arms behind her back and connecting with a straight jacket suplex. Sir Figgles: “The Spitfire Suplex!” Amy Maynard: “Kelsey won so many matches in her career with this move, could this be the case?” Megan raised her shoulder in time. The two kept fighting for a couple more minutes, Kelsey keeping control and almost getting the three with a ripcord knee strike, Megan almost stealing the victory with a quick roll up and a handful of tights, still unable to keep the opponent down for three seconds. But in the end, it was Kelsey who managed to connect the Deprivation DDT and pick up the win in a main event the fans will remember for a long time. WINNER: Kelsey Spencer BY: Pinfall (Deprivation DDT), 18:25 |
While her theme music blared, Kelsey requests a microphone following her victory. She takes a moment to catch her breath before she raises the mic.
Kelsey Spencer:
Konbanwa!
She bows slightly as the crowd reacts positively.
Kelsey Spencer:
Genki desu ka?
Her pronunciation isn’t flawless, but it still gets another cheer from the fans. Kelsey nods with a smile.
Kelsey Spencer:
Hai, hai. Good, good. My Japanese isn’t as advanced as I’d like. I’m learning, trust me, but for the sake of you guys and the guys watching at home being able to understand what I’m saying, I’m gonna swap to speaking in English. Before I get into what I wanna talk about tonight, as a proud member of the Riot roster, I’d just like to take a quick moment and say thank you for welcoming us into your beautiful country. I always love coming to Japan to wrestle, perform for all of you guys, enjoy your tasty, tasty food. I love the respect, I love your excitement and I’m enamored by your culture … And for MWE to finally make over here and give you a series of shows like this, I'm incredibly honored that I get to be a part of it. I’m so happy to be given the opportunity to be here to entertain you all, so… Arigatou gozaimasu! Thank you!
The fans cheer again, and Kelsey humbly and respectfully bows for a moment. She looks back up and gives a half shrug.
Kelsey Spencer:
Happy new year! 2020… Wow. Where does the time go, huh? Sometimes, it feels like it was just yesterday that I was running the ropes at the TYA Academy over in Arizona. Heck, I remember when I came to Millennium Wrestling to compete for the very first time. It’s hard to believe that that was over a year ago. When one year ends and another one begins, a lot of people like to take a moment and reflect on what they did in those 12 months. They like to look at what they accomplished, and compare where they were a year ago to where they are now.
There’s a brief pause while she thinks.
Kelsey Spencer:
That's what I did. New Year’s Eve, I was sitting around and I had a moment to think to myself. I thought of all the places I got to go to, all the amazing Millennium fans I had the chance to meet, the crazy amount of talented wrestlers I duked it out with… I've been very fortunate to be able to do what I do, and I'm grateful for it all.
She clears her throat and raises a finger.
Kelsey Spencer:
But when you think about it, there was one thing that was missing. One thing that would have made a good year into a great one. My entire 2019 in MWE, I didn’t win a single championship. Not an officially sanctioned one, at least. I know a lot of people are gonna say that’s fine, and in some ways, it is. Championships in wrestling aren’t everything, after all. But the feeling you get when you’re in there and the championship is on the line, you’re throwing everything you’ve got at your opponent … you feel it in the pit of your stomach - you feel it in your gut - you know you’re doing something special. That war you’ve waged for the sake of calling yourself champion … that will live on in the championship’s history forever.
Kelsey Spencer:
I want my shot at adding to the legacy of an MWE championship. I want to stand across the ring from an opponent, look them in the eyes and know that they’re about to come at me with everything they have, because they want what I’ve got. They’re gonna take it to a level beyond anything they ever could without the promise of championship glory on the other side, because they know what it takes to wear the gold. That’s always been my mindset when it comes to titles in professional wrestling; bring out the best in your challenger by dangling that carrot in front of them, and in turn, create classic matches and immortalised moments that will live on in the hearts of fans everywhere. Moments that decades from now, people will be talking about a championship because of the athletic wars that were waged over it.
She pauses.
Kelsey Spencer:
My goal when I walked into MWE was to earn the right to call myself champion. In 2019, many of you supported me every time I challenged for a title. At times, I but I failed to reach that goal. For that, I’m so sorry. But here we are in 2020! A fresh start! And now that my dispute with Heath Williams is settled, I'm setting my sights on what's next!
A chorus of cheers brings a grin to Kelsey's face.
Kelsey Spencer:
It’s time to leave the past in the past and look to the future! And the road to my future is paved with gold.
The audience audibly lends their support, which looks to spark something in Spencer.
Kelsey Spencer:
That’s right! 2020 is the year that you’re gonna see Kelsey Spencer as a champion in MWE!
The fans cheer, chanting Spencer’s name, who soaks it up, and allows the noise to get her blood pumping. The two parties don’t get to celebrate for long however, as a sinister figure is seen bursting through the crowd, leaping the barricade, and climbing into the ring - all without Kelsey’s knowledge as her back is turned. Now that the figure has stopped moving, we can clearly see a determined Pinhead, his expression dull, yet aggressive. As Kelsey finally turns, Pinhead steps forward, and wraps his arms around her, pulling her up into a tight bear hug. She barely has a chance to react, as Pinhead applies the pressure, almost causing her eyeballs to pop out of her head.
The crowd jeers, some screaming bloody murder, just as “Start a Revolution” begins to play throughout the arena. Heath Williams slowly walks out, his eyes directed at the ground. The Manic appears behind him, guiding The Mutt by a leash. Heath’s jaw clenches as he walks down the ramp, with a look in his eye that speaks his frustrations, his anger, his mental instability. After some time of Kelsey squirming around in Pinhead’s arms, completely unable to free herself, Heath finally reaches the apron and climbs into the ring. He takes a microphone, then turns his attention to Pinhead, and raises his index finger in the air, rotating it around. Pinhead understands, and turns around, so that Heath can be face to face with Kelsey.
Kelsey appears to be struggling for air, her face slowly turning red, lungs unable to find the correct amount of oxygen to sustain any sort of liveliness. Heath walks forward so that his face is a mere few inches away from Kelsey’s as she looks down at him from over Pinhead’s shoulder.
Heath Williams:
No.
Heath shakes his head, no blinking, fixated on Spencer.
Heath Williams:
NO.
Heath slaps her fair across her cheek, the fans booing even more than before.
Heath Williams:
NO! *Slap* NO! *Slap* NO! NO! NO! *Slap* *Slap* *Slap*
Heath shows his teeth, seething, eyebrows arched, the lunatic within coming out in full force.
Heath Williams:
You stupid little girl. How naive can you be, to think that this is over?! You really think I’m going to let you walk away from me?! FROM ME?!
Kelsey’s eyes slowly begin to shut. Her head bobs back and forth as she appears ready to pass out from the sheer pain of the bear hug. Heath slaps her again however, forcing her eyes open.
Heath Williams:
YOU LOOK AT ME WHEN I AM SPEAKING TO YOU, YOU DISRESPECTFUL LITTLE SHIT!
Heath takes a step back, clasping his skull, taking deep breaths. A meltdown is right around the corner. Except Heath never turns the corner. Instead, a grin spreads across his face, and he starts to chuckle; the fans shocked and silent, unsettled. For such a normal, handsome looking man, he is completely unhinged, a total psychopath with an insatiable thirst for blood, and misery. He finally looks back up at Kelsey, cackling, a droplet of saliva flying out from his throat and landing straight on her cheek. She recoils in disgust, but there’s nothing that can be done, her arms are trapped.
Heath Williams:
Kelsey Spencer, I may be your past, but I am also your future… and most importantly… I am your present… your future is not paved in gold. Your future is paved in the crimson of your own blood. Sure, that might sound a little cliche… and it is, I’ll admit that is cliche. It’s as cliche as cliche can be. But I don’t care. Because at the end of the day, Kelsey, cliche or not, it’s the truth. And you know it is. You lie there in Pinhead’s arms, looking at me, and you know for a goddamn fact that it’s the truth. Because you know me. You know who I am. And you know that one way or another, I get whatever the hell it is that I want. And I want you to hurt. I want you to be in total, utter agony.
Heath starts laughing again, this time more comically, as if he’s just heard the funniest joke known to man. Spencer struggles to escape, but she's helpless in Pinhead's grasp. Her futile attempt is thwarted by the big brute applying pressure to his bear hug, causing his victim to let out a blood curdling scream.
Heath Williams:
I hate you, Kelsey Spencer. I really, really hate you. Tell me, the things I’ve done to you the past few months… do you see them as disgusting, unspeakable, heinous, cruel, inhumane, and all of the above?
Heath extends the mic to Kelsey’s mouth. Her agonising breaths are clearly audible for the fans in attendance, but she says nothing.
Heath Williams:
Answer me, Kelsey. I will slap you again. You know I will. Do you really want that? TELL. ME. WERE MY ACTIONS ALL OF THE ABOVE?!
Kelsey Spencer:
*coughs and wheezes* Y-yes…
Heath smiles.
Heath Williams:
Well guess what? That was when I DIDN’T hate you… imagine all of the horrible things I will do to you now that I DO hate you. Close your eyes for a moment, and think about it…
Heath closes his eyes and grooves his head around, acting as if all the heinous things he can think of doing to Spencer is music to his ears.
Heath Williams:
It’s going to be beautiful. So. Freaking. Beautiful. BEAUTIFUL! B-E-A-UTIFUL KELSEY, BEAUTIFUL! *laughs maniacally, then stops abruptly* Though it was never officially announced as such, you won our best-of-7 Kelsey, and though it took me some time to accept, I finally did. I stared in the mirror for days. Weeks. I even took a trip down to the sensory deprivation clinic, laid in one of those big sealed tubs, for hours and hours on end, and I reflected. It was my fault. There. I said it. It was my fault I lost. I have no excuses. You happy, Seth Iser, wherever you are? It was my fault, MY fault, and I have NO excuses. None.
Heath pauses for a moment.
Heath Williams:
But I do have a REASON. You see, before our last match, I got so caught up in taking your… “stuff” from you, making sure I hurt you so badly, mentally and physically, that your “stuff” would diminish, and it’s awakening would be brought to a halt. But since reflecting, I’ve come to the realization, Kelsey, that I don’t need your “stuff” to be diminished… I just need to make sure my stuff is better. See, I grew complacent. After I beat- sorry, after I DESTROYED Big Barv in that Indecisive Rules match, I felt untouchable. Invincible. But I let my guard down. I did. And you Kelsey, should be ashamed that you took advantage of that. Absolutely ashamed. Which is something YOU need to reflect on.
Heath waves a finger at Kelsey’s face, scolding her.
Heath Williams:
But I should be ashamed too. Because I am the one, who did after all, let their guard down. It’s okay now though, because I’ve realized something… my “stuff”, my potential, my power, my ability... it’s all limitless. Nobody has the stuff like I do. It flows through me. I am the stuff, and the stuff is me. We are one. My stuff… it’s pure… the purest form of the stuff there is… and yours, Kelsey? Yours comes from my own stuff… my stuff awakened yours. Your stuff’s borrowed. It’s not your own. It’s mine. MINE. I AM THE REASON FOR YOUR STUFF! And I take pride in that.
Heath tilts his head with a cheeky grin, then blows a little raspberry in Kelsey’s direction.
Heath Williams:
Hit her with one of them german’s.
Kelsey’s eyes bulge, as Heath, The Manic and The Mutt get out of Pinhead’s path. Pinhead flips Kelsey over with a german suplex, then pulls her back into the same clutch he had her in previously.
Heath Williams:
Again.
Pinhead complies, a second german is given to Kelsey.
Heath Williams:
And again.
Kelsey is thumped with a third german suplex.
Heath Williams:
Again. Make sure she really feels it.
And a fourth german.
Heath Williams:
Oooh, that one looked painful. Do it again. Let’s see if she cries.
A fifth.
Heath Williams:
Let’s see another.
A sixth german suplex.
Heath Williams:
And another.
And a seventh… the people in attendance are completely baffled.
Heath Williams:
Let’s see one more.
Pinhead nails Kelsey with an EIGHTH german suplex.
Heath Williams:
Ah screw it, again!
A ninth german.
Heath Williams:
ENCORE!
A TENTH GERMAN SUPLEX DELIVERED FROM PINHEAD AND RECEIVED BY KELSEY SPENCER.
Heath Williams:
Look, I know you usually only go up to ten, Pinny boy, but I think we need one more for good luck.
Without question, Pinhead performs an eleventh german suplex.
Heath Williams:
Okay, that’s enough no- actually, nah, do it once more then toss her aside.
Pinhead does just that, a twelfth german, then tosses her aside into the corner of the ring. Kelsey is lifeless, pain is written all over her body, she’s completely limp. Heath walks over to her and crouches down.
Heath Williams:
You know what the sad thing is, Kelsey? Nobody bothered to come and help you just now. I mean, I know your sensei’s not here. And your hubby’s over in some hotel room getting his next seven Wife Crush Wednesday posts ready. As for your weirdo cousin, she’s probably out back, nibbling on a dead rat or something. But NOBODY else bothered to come out, despite knowing you’ve been getting the oxygen squeezed out of your lungs for the last ten minutes. Despite knowing, you were getting slammed spine-first into this canvas suplex-after-suplex. I mean, I was under the impression that all you little babyfaces were chummy with each other, but I guess this goes to show that’s all just a big facade, isn’t it? You’re all just as fake as the other. I’ve seen you chatting with Nina before… where’s she? Big beefy Dean Smith, the dude with all the muscles… where’s he? Tiny Des? My point is Kelsey, nobody cares. Nobody saved you during all of that, and nobody’s gonna save you now.
Heath drops the mic, and grabs Kelsey by her scalp, pulling her to her feet. Then, he pulls her into Frozen Over, and plants her head straight into the canvas. He sits down next to Kelsey’s lifeless body with his legs crossed, the fans jerring and close to a riot, just as the show fades out.