IWF Presents Odyssey - 6th August 2024

[Roberto Verona]

6th August 2024
Yoyogi National Gymnsium, Tokyo, Japan

DEADLINES:

ROLEPLAYS (1 RP LIMIT): 1AM EST Tuesday
ON AIR SEGMENT APPROVAL: 1AM EST Tuesday
ON AIR SEGMENT AND MATCH SUBMISSION: 6PM EST Tuesday

STANDARDISED RP WORD LIMITS PER COMPETITOR (Unless Otherwise Stated)
REGULAR BOOKINGS: 2000
REGULAR TAG TEAM MATCH: 1500 (Combined Team RP: 3000)
GLADIATOR/GLADIATORIX CHAMPIONSHIP: 1000 (Unlimited Character Development)
INVICTUS CHAMPIONSHIP: 3000
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: 4000
COLISEUM BOOKINGS: 500 (Unlimited Character Development)

POINTS OF INTEREST

- The journey to crown the inaugural IWF Gladiatorix champion begins as Rini Ishikawa takes on Candy Kane and Caroline Machado faces Nancy Pailson-Carlson to earn a spot in a match at Legacy!
- What will Natasha Walker and Charlotte Shimizu have to say after their recent successes?
- After barely been able to be kept apart in an abortive attempt to host a IWF Gladiator's title match, Nate Harris and Abraxes meet face-to-face with Odyssey GM Randon Haynes - what could possible go wrong?
- Can Jack Ferriman prove himself after his fellow TDH stablemates recent successes in a match against Rob Diamond who is determined to earn his own way back up the roster?
- Will Nick Danger and TJ Alexander be able to coexist and work together to earn themselves a spot in a number one contenders match for the IWF Gladiators Championship at Legacy?
- Who doesn't hate Dean Harper? We'll find out as we hear from IWF's Most Wanted from a secure location.
- After some impressive displays in the Heir and Heiress to the Throne, we hear from two members of Savage Kingdom as they prepare to lay down a challenge for their next opponents for the IWF World Tag Team Championships.




NOTE: Coliseum is a televised pre-show to showcase the IWF Performance Centre's developmental talent from its Gladiators Division alongside appearances from main roster characters and to allow handlers to develop new character ideas under less pressure. Each show will be posted as a summarised report of results and matches will happen regardless of whether talent submits a roleplay. All matches on Coliseum are legitimate contests, matches between main roster talent and Gladiators are NOT judged any differently to matches between Gladiators only.
Word Limit: 500 Word Promo (Unlimited Additional Character Development).

TAG TEAM MATCH
Beasts of War vs. Duck Tomlinson and Billie Parris

SINGLES MATCH
Bryce de Jäger vs. Logan Sky

SINGLES MATCH
Itami vs. Dixie Winston

MAIN EVENT
SINGLES MATCH
RAM vs. Hellscream


NOTE: Bookings against members of the Gladiator's Division are designed to provide handlers with an opportunity to build up their momentum and further develop their characters. Failure to submit a roleplay will result in a defeat unless you inform staff before the roleplay deadline. If neither party submits anything, the match will be removed and rescheduled.

GLADIATORIX QUALIFIER
SINGLES MATCH
1000 Word Promo Limit (Unlimited Character Development)
Caroline Machado vs. Nancy Pailson-Carlson

SEGMENT
2000 Word Limit
Participants: Birds of Prey
Charlotte Shimizu and Natasha Walker address their recent successes as the Iron Heiress to the Throne and Invictus contender.

GLADIATORS QUALIFIER
TAG TEAM MATCH
1000 Word Promo Limit (Unlimited Character Development) Each
Nick Danger and TJ Alexander vs. Adel Travent and Phillip Deforrest

SEGMENT
2000 Word Limit
Participants: Nate Harris, Abraxes and Randon Haynes
IWF Gladiator's champion Nate Harris goes face to face with Abraxes after their recent title match was thrown out before it even began.

GLADIATORIX QUALIFIER
SINGLES MATCH
1000 Word Promo Limit (Unlimited Character Development)
Rini Ishikawa vs. Candy Kane

SEGMENT
2000 Word Limit
Participants: Jess Fowler and Dean Harper
Dean Harper addresses his many, many... many haters from a secure location.

SINGLES MATCH
Rob Diamond vs. Jack Ferriman

SEGMENT
2000 Word Limit
Participants: Stephen Terrella and the Black Widow
Savage Kingdom issues a challenge for Legacy as the IWF World Tag Team champions look for their next challengers.

MAIN EVENT
TORNADO TAG TEAM MATCH
Warren Harper and Serenity Holmes vs. Pax Stormcrow and Natasha Walker

[Samira Conway]

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TAG TEAM MATCH
Beasts of War vs. Duck Tomlinson and Billie Parris
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As the bell rings, Ducky Tomlinson starts off against Dark Tiger. Ducky uses his speed and agility to avoid Dark Tiger’s initial onslaught, evading his strikes with a series of quick dodges and counters. Duck's unconventional style throws Dark Tiger off balance, allowing him to land some early hits. However, Dark Tiger's experience and power soon come into play, and he catches Duck with a thunderous clothesline.

With Ducky reeling, Dark Tiger tags in WarMech, who immediately dominates with his brute strength. He hoists Ducky into the air and slams him down with a devastating powerbomb. WarMech’s methodical offense keeps Duck grounded, isolating him from Billie Parris. The crowd rallies behind Ducky, urging him to make a tag.

After enduring a series of punishing moves, Duck finally finds an opening. With a burst of energy, he hits WarMech with a surprise DDT and scrambles to tag in Billie Parris. The crowd erupts as Billie enters the ring, taking down WarMech with a series of precise kicks and suplexes.

Billie’s technical skills shine as they lock WarMech in a submission hold, targeting his arm to neutralize his power. WarMech struggles but eventually reaches the ropes, forcing a break. The match heats up as Billie keeps up the pressure, but WarMech’s resilience and strength begin to show again.

WarMech manages to tag in Dark Tiger, who charges at Billie with renewed ferocity. The two exchange blows, with Billie using their speed and technique to counter Dark Tiger’s raw power. A perfectly timed dropkick from Billie sends Dark Tiger into the corner, where Ducky Tomlinson, now recovered, is ready for the tag.

Ducky and Billie execute a well-coordinated double-team move, with Duck hitting a springboard stunner followed by Billie’s flying elbow drop. Dark Tiger is down, but WarMech storms in to break the pin. Chaos ensues as all four wrestlers brawl in the ring, the referee struggling to maintain order.

In the final moments, Billie and Duck manage to outmaneuver their opponents. Billie hits WarMech with a stunning enzuigiri, sending him out of the ring. Meanwhile, Duck and Dark Tiger are the legal men. Duck climbs to the top rope, signaling for his finisher. With the crowd on their feet, he leaps off and hits a breathtaking Frog Splash, securing the pinfall victory.

Winner: Ducky and Billie 8:37


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SINGLES MATCH
Bryce de Jäger vs. Logan Sky
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The match starts with a traditional lock-up, showcasing Bryce's strength against Logan's agility. Bryce attempts to overpower Logan with powerful grapples and throws, but Logan's speed and technical prowess allow him to evade and counter with quick strikes.

Bryce gains the upper hand by grounding Logan with a series of punishing holds and suplexes. He methodically works on Logan's limbs, aiming to wear him down. Logan, however, fights back with a burst of energy, delivering a beating.

The tide turns multiple times, with both wrestlers showcasing their resilience and determination. Bryce attempts to finish Logan with his signature powerbomb, but Logan reverses it into a hurricanrana, nearly securing a pinfall. The crowd is on the edge of their seats, witnessing the back-and-forth struggle.

In the closing moments, Logan goes for his finishing move, the "The Deal." Bryce, sensing danger, quickly recovers, transitioning into his devastating finishing move, the "Black Star." With a thunderous impact, Bryce pins Logan for the three-count.

Winner: Bryce de Jäger at 9:30


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SINGLES MATCH
Itami vs. Dixie Winston
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The match begins with a respectful nod from Itami, acknowledging Dixie. They circle each other cautiously before locking up. Itami displays her technical prowess with precise holds and counters, while Dixie showcases her brawling style, using raw power and unorthodox tactics.

Itami gains the upper hand with a series of martial arts strikes, targeting Dixie's midsection and legs. She follows up with a sequence of submission holds, attempting to wear her down. Dixie, however, rallies with a burst of energy, breaking free and delivering a powerful clothesline that floors Itami. She follows up with a series of stomps and a suplex, showing her resilience.

The match intensifies as both wrestlers dig deep, pushing their limits. Itami executes a stunning spinning heel kick that dazes Dixie, followed by a near pinfall after a picture-perfect German suplex. Dixie kicks out at the last second, drawing gasps from the crowd. She counters with her signature move, the "Chicken Feed ," a devastating Reverse STO/Flatliner that nearly secures her victory.

In the final moments, Itami capitalizes on Dixie's slight hesitation, catching her in a lightning-fast roll-up pin. Dixie manages to kick out, but Itami transitions seamlessly into her own finishing move, the "Shinigami," a high-impact double knee strike to the chest. With Dixie down, Itami covers her for the three-count.

Winner: Itami at 6:30



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MAIN EVENT
SINGLES MATCH
RAM vs. Hellscream
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The match begins with a ferocious lock-up in the center of the ring, both men straining against each other in a test of strength. RAM uses his superior technical skills to gain the upper hand, pushing Hellscream into the corner and delivering a series of powerful shoulder thrusts.

Hellscream roars in defiance and retaliates with a brutal headbutt, stunning RAM.

The battle spills outside the ring as Hellscream drags RAM by the hair, slamming him into the steel steps. He follows up with a devastating powerbomb onto the announcer's table, which collapses under the impact. RAM, showing incredible resilience, fights back with a series of rapid punches and a spinebuster onto the concrete floor. The crowd is in a frenzy as the two behemoths exchange blows, neither willing to back down.

Back in the ring, RAM gains momentum with a series of high-impact moves, including a thunderous powerslam and a spine-jarring German suplex. He signals for his finishing move, but Hellscream counters with a vicious low blow, followed by a chokeslam that shakes the ring.

Seizing the opportunity, RAM hoists Hellscream up and delivers the "Marshall Law," a devastating move. With Hellscream down, RAM covers him for the three-count.


Winner: RAM at 10:30

[Samira Conway]

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GLADIATORIX QUALIFIER
SINGLES MATCH
1000 Word Promo Limit (Unlimited Character Development)
Caroline Machado vs. Nancy Pailson-Carlson
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{ This was Caroline Machado's first match in a few months, and signs of both jet lag and ring rust clearly showed when the bell rang to begin her match against Nancy Paulson-Carlson. Nancy got off to a solid start, surprising the one-time Women's World Champion early on with a pair of dropkicks, followed by a snap suplex followed by a high knee drop to the chest. Nancy went for the early cover, but only got a two-count from Blue Shoes.

Eventually, Caroline started finding her groove. As we hit the 7th minute, the Brazilian shows why she won the Women's World title in the first place, dazzling the Japanese folks with a gamut of mixed martial arts moves. After a swift kick to Nancy's ribs, Caroline followed through with a pair of armdrag takedowns before engaging in a reverse chinlock. While the Japanese fans do appreciate some good technical prowess, Caroline decides to give 'em a thrill by sending Nancy head over heels with a jiu-jitsu throw and pinning combination -- only to get a two-count.

Both women, in their Gladiator qualifier, gave it their all as we approach the 12th minute. Exhausted but undeterred, Nancy would connect with a flying cross-body from the top buckle and go for the pin, but Caroline kicked out at two-and-a-half! Caroline managed to grab Nancy and plant her with her Six-Pack Spike spinning tornado DDT -- only to be too close to the ropes to pin Nancy, causing a rope break.

At the 14th minute, Nancy would make one too many gambles when she attempted to go for a second cross-body off the third strand. This time, Caroline was ready for it and countered with her signature SERVICE ACE combination! The former Women's World Champion goes for the cover and gets the three-count at 13:55! }

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SEGMENT
2000 Word Limit
Participants: Birds of Prey
Charlotte Shimizu and Natasha Walker address their recent successes as the Iron Heiress to the Throne and Invictus contender.
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The Scene opens in the Birds of Prey dressing room. Charlotte is hunched on a chair, gloomily watching as her friends ready themselves for their respective matches.

“I swear… This is the only thing that sucks about winning these things… Being stuck on the bench while my friends go out and have all the fun. Like I’m some porcelain doll only brought out for special occasions…”

“It won’t be that long until you have a match…” Rini says, trying to console Charlotte.

“Oh sure… They’ll throw some poor sap like Big Bad at me again just to keep me warmed up,” Charlotte sulks.

Natasha sat and, tightening her laces and rockin her neck to each side, smiled a bit.

“You make it sound like they’re going to wrap you in bubble wrap Charlie,” Nat retorted.

“Based on previous experience? They are.” Charlotte interjected.

“Any further notes for me this evening?” Nat continued as though Charlotte hadn’t spoken.

“Well… Pax knows my style so you should have no problem working with him. Just make sure you give Homie a hurricanrana for me, will ya?”

“I’ll make sure the Heir is unmarked, your majesty.”

“Nat…” Charlotte’s voice has a warning edge to it. “I’m trying to be serious here…”

A small chuckle From Nat who despite knowing she’s poking the bear glances up at the camera with a dead set 4th wall break and then back to Charlie.

“So am I, you’ll get a wrestle before the month is done, but right now take your crown and enjoy the metaphorical parade for once, and let me play court jester for having the gall to come up short. It was a tough crowd this year, congratulations…”

Another playful little smirk and a held back snicker in her voice.

“Your majesty.”

Charlotte growls, “That’s it!” and leaps at Nat, giving the younger woman a very thorough noogie.


“Maasu! She has a match later!” Rini protests, trying to separate them.

Nat laughs and winces a bit as Charlotte finally relents, then she grins and shakes her head. “Ok I asked for that, but seriously you and Jennie is going to be fire.”

“That’s not the point! I’m hyped up now.”

Nat shakes her head and states, “I may not have been around long Charlie, but you know there’s an answer. You have the top of the mountain waiting for you; you want other opportunities, you wait for them…Or you create your own.”

Charlotte sighs. “Fine. Alright. Happy face for tonight but I swear… If I don’t have a match next week, I might do something stupid.”

Nat smiles at that and offers a solid little fist for the fist bump that has become the silent international sign between them of “Bet?”. Charlotte doesn’t hesitate, her fist meeting Nat’s.

“Let's kick the tires and light the fires.”

Rini bounces up between them, throwing her arms across their shoulders. “Iku yo!”


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GLADIATORS QUALIFIER
TAG TEAM MATCH
1000 Word Promo Limit (Unlimited Character Development) Each
Nick Danger and TJ Alexander vs. Adel Travent and Phillip Deforrest
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{The show returns from a commercial break with Adel Travent and Phillip Deforrest already in the ring as Phillip's theme song, 'The Final Countdown", is fading out.}

Alison Valance: The following tag team contest is scheduled for one fall and has a twenty-minute time limit. Introducing first, standing to my right, weighing in at a total combined weight of four hundred forty-four pounds, the team of Adel Travent and Phillip Deforrest!

{The babyface, Deforrest, raises his arms for the crowd, drawing a smattering of cheers. Travent just waves his hand in disgust at the audience.}

Iyo Kenshin: On paper, Rayne, this is certainly somewhat of an odd pairing. Phillip is one of the nicest guys in this industry, while Adel is...not.

Rayne: If I was managing them -well, first, I'd be a much heavier drinker, to cope- but I'd also tell them they have a real chance here. Danger and Alexander have been rivals, but no one has any idea how they'll do as a team either. If someone brough a bright, shiny gold ball to the ring, and threw it, Danger would probably give chase, making it a handicap match.

{Alison readies herself again.}

Alison Valance: And their opponents, first...

{As "The Touch" By Stan Bush blares out of the PA speakers, TJ Alexander walks onto stages and raises his hands out to the side, he walks down the ramp with a cocky arrogance and chip on his shoulder, and TJ runs into the ring and climbs the nearest turnbuckle and looks into the crowd with a smile on his face.}

Alison Valance: Standing 6'1" tall, and weighing in at one hundred eighty-eight pounds, he hails from London, England... TJ Alexander!

{Alexander hops down off the turnbuckles.}

Iyo Kenshin: TJ Alexander is such an impressive athlete, Rayne. He is so quick, and so agile, inside of those ropes. I feel as if his skills will compliment Nick's skills extremely well as a team.

Rayne: Look, I could go up and down the IWF roster, and I could pair people together based on styles that should work. It takes a lot more than that to be a great team, though. Don't believe me, go back and listen to Alexander this week, who said the word "I" about fifty times, while never saying the word "we".

{Alison gives the camera a warm smile.}

Alison Valance: And his tag team partner...

{The lights turn red and red smoke follows "Out Of The Black" by Royal Blood begin to play and the crowd start to chant RISING ACE! Nick Danger walks out wearing his wrestling attire and red pyro light up the entrance ramp. He walks down the entrance ramp giving fans high fives and a few hugs to the smaller fans. Nick climbs the steel steps and goes to the second turnbuckle and takes of his jacket and toss it to a fan.}

Alison Valance: Standing 5'11" tall and weighing in at one hundred ninety-eight pounds, he hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania... The Rising Ace... Nick Danger!!!

{Nick jump inside the ring and goes to the corner and straighten up his arm sleeve and wait for the match to start.}

Iyo Kenshin: Nick looks primed for action here tonight in front of this sold-out crowd, Rayne. We, in the IWF, would also like to extend our sincerest congratulations to Nick Danger on becoming an uncle very recently.

Rayne: Hopefully his brother's family doesn't screw that kid up as bad as Danger's parents screwed him up.

Iyo Kenshin: Rayne!

Rayne: Oh, come on, don't try to paint me as some type of monster for saying what we're all thinking.

{Before the opening bell rings, Travent stuns everyone, including his own partner, by blindsiding Nick Danger! Alexander comes to his partner's defense, taking the fight to Adel with a few punches; forcing Phillip to come to Adel's aid. Phillip and Adel work together to force TJ back against the ropes. They shoot him across the ring. TJ ducks a double clothesline attempt and comes back with a stiff bicycle knee strike to take out Phillip! Nick follows up by exploding into Adel with a spear. TJ and Nick stand tall in the ring to the crowd's delight as Adel and Phillip retreat to the outside!}

{The referee for this contest, Jessica Andrews, tries to restore some order by telling the team of Alexander and Danger that one of them needs to take the apron. Alexander wants to start for his team, and Nick willingly takes the apron. There is some tension on the outside of the ring between Adel and Phillip over Adel's prior tactics which, for the moment, gets put to bed when Adel just walks away and allows Phillip to start. Phillip retakes the ring and the referee signals for the opening bell.}

Ding!

{Phillip and TJ lock up. The technically superior Alexander transitions into a go-behind on DeForrest. Phillip briefly works at TJ's hands before switching to a back elbow to attempt an escape. TJ eats the elbow but pushes DeForrest forward into the ropes. Phillip hooks his arms on the top rope. Alexander counters by releasing his grip and rolling backwards. Alexander lands a big elbow strike on DeForrest when he turns around before cinching him up for a snap suplex! Alexander attempts a cover. The official promptly slides into position for a count. Phillip is able to kick out after a count of two, however. TJ lands a few hammer and anvil style elbows on the shoulder of Deforrest before pulling Phillip into a side headlock. TJ guides Phillip over to the corner where Danger is and makes a tag, bringing Nick into the match as the legal man.}

Iyo Kenshin: We have seen some nice teamwork from Alexander and Danger so far, Rayne.

Rayne: TJ's been doing all the work to soften Phillip up for this clown.

{Nick entered the ring by leaping over the top rope. TJ makes use of the official's count to maintain control of Phillip, holding his side open for Nick to put a boot into Phillip's ribs. TJ steps out in a timely manner as Danger executes a codebreaker on Deforrest! Nick rapidly moves over for a cover that only draws a two count on Phillip. Danger lands a few European uppercuts under the chin of a rising Phillip, sending a spaghetti legged Phillip staggering toward the ropes. Danger lights up the chest of Deforrest with a loud chop, causing Phillip to recoil. Nick enjoys the reaction from the fans, giving Phillip a second to instinctively react with a bell clap to the ears of Danger that throws off Nick's equilibrium. Phillip lands a forearm smash to the chest of Danger, then follows with a huge haymaker right hand to level Nick! Deforrest fires up, feeling the adrenaline! He charges the ropes. Adel slaps Deforrest on the back for a blind tag before Phillip hits Danger with a big spear! Phillip hooks the leg, making a textbook cover; but Jessica Andrews waves the pin off. Phillip is flabbergasted as Adel shews him away. Adel puts one boot on the chest of Nick Danger, posing for a cover that Nick easily kicks out of after a count of one.}

Iyo Kenshin: Adel most likely cost his team there, Rayne.

Rayne: He is still in control, don't you worry. Sometimes it's fun to just embarrass someone in there a little bit.

{Adel serves up a backbreaker on Danger. Travent takes his sweet time going to the top turnbuckle of a neutral corner. He leaps off, looking for a big leg drop; but Danger moves out of the way! Adel's backside is in a world of hurt. Danger takes a moment to recover while Adel holds his own ass. Nick Danger gets up, making a tag to TJ. Nick stays in the ring to hit a Genesis Kick on Adel! TJ enters quickly, following up Nick's superkick with the "Game Over" on Adel while Nick clears Phillip from the apron! TJ Alexander makes a cover on Adel. Jessica Andrews slides into position to make a count, and this time her hand slaps the mat three times to give the team of Nick Danger and TJ Alexander the win! Jessica calls for the bell!}

Ding!
Ding!
Ding!

{"The Touch" By Stan Bush blares over the arena speakers for the second time tonight as Jessica raises TJ's and Nick's arms in victory!}

Iyo Kenshin: That was an impressive win by TJ and Nick, Rayne! Two guys that have never teamed together worked almost flawlessly as a unit!

Rayne: It was okay. It wasn't the disaster I imagined it'd be, I'll say that.

Iyo Kenshin: I'm curious if we might see more of these two as a team moving forward, possibly looking to make some waves in the tag team division.

Rayne: Ok, slow down. I don't like Nick or TJ; but you're going to get them hospitalized if you start filling their heads with ideas of eventually facing the Savage Kingdom.

{TJ and Nick take positions on opposite turnbuckles, soaking up the cheers from the crowd.}

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SEGMENT
2000 Word Limit
Participants: Nate Harris, Abraxes and Randon Haynes
IWF Gladiator's champion Nate Harris goes face to face with Abraxes after their recent title match was thrown out before it even began.
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{The camera comes on to Randon sitting in his office going over paperwork while drinking a cup of coffee when the door bangs open, Nate Harris comes storming in.}

Nate Harris: Motherfucker, we got an issue.

Randon Haynes: Mr. Harris, what a pleasure. I was about-

Nate Harris: What the fresh flavored fuck was last week?

Randon Haynes: Your match?

Nate Harris: Was that a fucking match?

Randon Haynes: Well, technically-

Nate Harris: Listen, I ain’t asking for special treatment or anything but if I have to battle a spooky motherfucker with bad medicine a heads up or fucking something!

Randon Haynes: I am as surprised as you are. Obviously we don’t approve of those sorts of activities. Obviously we sent an intern to give Abraxes a very strongly worded condemnation-

{The lights in the office flicker.}

Nate Harris: Oh fuck that.

{Abraxes appears over the body of what was likely the intern, head tilting.}

Randon Haynes:…Abraxes…you did not need…to come see me directly…

{Abraxes makes a teeth-chattering noise.}

Randon Haynes: Uh… do you perhaps have the ability to speak today?

Nate Harris: Nah, fuck your spooky-ass bullshit. You want to fight me do it fucking legit like a person.

{The lights flicker again.}

ꅐꍟ ꑛꋫꏝꍟ ꋫꁹ ꋫꏸꏸꆂ꒓ꁕ




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GLADIATORIX QUALIFIER
SINGLES MATCH
1000 Word Promo Limit (Unlimited Character Development)
Rini Ishikawa vs. Candy Kane
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Alison Valance: The following is a Gladiatrix qualifier and it is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, weighing in at 120 lbs. Candy Kane!

{ As the Me Too - Meghan Trainor starts Candy struts down the ramp before climbing into the ropes posing for the crowd. }

Iyo Kenshin: A game Candy Kane, no relation, is here for this opportunity at the Gladiatrix Championship match.

Rayne: Game she might be, but that’s not going to be enough for her to get a win tonight.

Iyo Kenshin: Does that mean you too are rooting for our Sailor Guardian?

Rayne: God I want to die.

Alison Valance: And her opponent, from Sapporo, Japan. Weighing in at 115 lbs… Rini Ishikawa!

{ The crowd erupts for the hometown hero as lights dim in the area, and the Imperialtron slowly lights to show a dancing figurine turning slowly in a music box to the soft chimes of a simple melody and the sound of bells tolling in rhythm with the music. After ten seconds, the music suddenly picks up, full of synth. Rini virtually bounces into view, her overcoat swirling around her as she almost runs from one side of the stage to the other, waving with unbridled enthusiasm. Rini keeps beaming smiles and waving all the way down the ramp. She wipes her feet quickly on the outside and climbs between the ropes. }

Iyo Kenshin: Everyone, even Rayne’s, favorite Sailor Sentai is here to compete tonight!

Rayne: I will kill you.

{ Once inside the ring, she strikes a dramatic pose, her left hand on her hip and her right hand forming a sideways V next to her eye, still grinning. She holds the pose for a few beats and then goes to her corner. The official moves between each woman, checking in with them to see if they are ready to start as Alison makes here way clear of the ring. Having satisfied himself, he turns and motions for the bell. }

Iyo Kenshin: And our second Gladiatrix qualifier is set to start!

Rayne: As loath as I am to admit it, Ishikawa does have an advantage coming into this match. Candy Kane has been out of action for a while and Rini is coming off of a respectable showing in the Heiress to the Throne.

{With the ringing of the bell, Rini is clearly eager to start the match going. She steps to the middle of the ring, eager to lock up with her opponent. Candy moves to match her, acting like she is ready to meet up in the center, but instead turns around with a spinning heel kick that doubles over her smaller opponent. Candy struts in the middle of the ring, making a dismissive gesture at Rini as the crowd boos. }

Rayne: That said, Rini is far too trusting for her own good.

Iyo Kenshin: That was a cheap shot!

Rayne: Looks perfectly legal to me.

{ Candy sneers at the crowd before moving back over towards Rini. She grabs a handful of her hair at the back of her hand, planting several sharp knees into her head until the Ref breaks up the hold to warn her about grabbing the hair. Candy holds up her hands in protest to her innocence as the crowd boos even louder. Rini, for her part, has retreated back towards the ropes to get herself a breather. The official finally backs up to let the match continue. Candy stalks towards Rini, lifting her arms up in a protective stance as she approaches the smaller woman. Rini is shaking her head to clear the daze the knees had put her in. But when Candy moves in to start snapping kicks off at her, Rini gets her arms up, blocking each attempted blow sent her way. }

Iyo Kenshin: And Rini is fighting back!

Rayne: She needs to stop acting like everyone is her friend if she wants to get far in this company.

{ Rini is able to block the strikes, but Candy backs her back up against the ropes. The Official steps back in and starts the count but Candy is relentless in her assault. Seeing that Rini is blocking low to stop the kicks, she moves in to hit Rini with an elbow strike. But the smaller opponent hooks her arm and lifts her with a hip toss! Candy Kane flips over to bounce off the ropes and Rini follows up, wrapping her up and spiking her head down inside the ring with a swinging neck breaker to the roar of the crowd. }

Iyo Kenshin: I thought for sure that the ref would call a break there.

Rayne: Rini got some offense in to free herself up so they didn’t have too.

{ Rini flips to her feet, calling out to hype the crowd who roar with approval. She strikes a pose briefly before reaching down to scoop Candy off the mat. One lifted to her feet, Rini reaches up to pat Candy on the top of her head before she lays a stiff chop across her chest that causes Candy to wince. Rini smiles, cheesing to the crowd a bit before she lifts her hand up for another chop, not content to let Candy be the only one to get some strikes off in this match. Rini paints another strike across Candy’s chest that drops the other woman to her knees. Rini keeps the assault going, scooping Candy off the mat and turning around before planting Candy into the mat with a sheer drop Falcon Arrow. }

Iyo Kenshin: Fire Arrow from Rini!

Rayne: This is the kind of aggression that I want to see out of her.

{ Rini makes the cover, but Candy is able to kick out at 2. Rini breaks cleanly from the cover and rolls back to her feet, gesturing to Candy Kane to get up. The two meet in the middle of the ring, exchanging strikes and chops with each other. Candy Kane manages to get the upper hand in the exchange and runs to the ropes. She springs up to the top rope and soars through the air with an attempted moonsault. But Rini has recovered by then, and she catches her opponent and plants her in the middle of the ring with a scoop slam. She follows up by moving into a mount position and raining forearms down on Candy until she is able to push the smaller woman off of her. }

Iyo Kenshin: These two women are giving it their all to advance in this tournament!

{ Candy is slow to get up, and Rini takes advantage of that, moving in to roll her up with a schoolboy pin. It’s good enough for a 2 count but Candy get’s her shoulders up.Rini springs back to her feet with a grin, taking a break to wave and pose to the crowd as Candy tries to shake the cobwebs clear. }

Rayne: I really wish Rini would try to take this seriously.

{ Candy gets back to her feet while Rini’s back is to her and charges in to strike her across the back of the head with a rolling forearm. Rini stumbles forward before doing a standing switch to position herself behind Candy and slam her back into the mat with a german suplex. Candy rolls on the mat, clutching at her back as Rini flips to her feet and strikes another anime influenced pose. She grins brightly for a moment before peeling Candy off of the mat and sending her crashing into the ropes with a falling Irish whip. }

Iyo Kenshin: Is this it?

Rayne: It’s the beginning of the end for sure.

{ Candy slumps down into the corner and Rini moves to the opposite side, pointing her fingers at Candy’s seated figure. She then flashes two fingers across her eye before charging across the ring to drive her knees into Candy with enough force that they both bounce out of the corner! }

Iyo Kenshin: Kagoya’s Tears!

Rayne: That’s it for Candy.

{ Rini moves for the cover, making sure to pull Candy’s legs up and away from the ropes as the official slides in to make the 3 count. New Moon Ni Koishite blasts from the speakers as the crowd cheers loudly for Rini as the official lifts her arm. }

Alison Valance: Your winner by pinfall… Rinni Ishikawa!

{ Rini celebrates her victory in the ring as the camera fades to black. }


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SEGMENT
2000 Word Limit
Participants: Jess Fowler and Dean Harper
Dean Harper addresses his many, many... many haters from a secure location.
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{The camera comes on to Dean sitting in a dark room with his son Damien sleeping on his chest as he has his legs swung over the throne's armrest. Jess Fowler is standing off to the side holding a wireless speaker that starts playing a song.}


The who's who of "Who's that?" is poised for the attack
But my bare hands paved their paths
You don't get to tell me about "sad"

If you wanted me dead, you should've just said
Nothing makes me feel more alive

So I leap from the gallows and I levitate down your street
Crash the party like a record scratch as I scream
"Who's afraid of little old me?"
You should be

The scandal was contained
The bullet had just grazed
At all costs, keep your good name
You don't get to tell me you feel bad

Is it a wonder I broke? Let's hear one morе joke
Then we could all just laugh until I cry

So I lеap from the gallows and I levitate down your street
Crash the party like a record scratch as I scream
"Who's afraid of little old me?"
I was tame, I was gentle 'til the circus life made me mean
"Don't you worry, folks, we took out all her teeth"
Who's afraid of little old me?
Well, you should be

(You should be) You should be
(You should be) You should be
You should be (You should be)
You should be (You should be)
You should be

So tell me everything is not about me
But what if it is?
Then say they didn't do it to hurt me
But what if they did?
I wanna snarl and show you just how disturbed this has made me
You wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me

{Dean laughs.}

So all you kids can sneak into my house with all the cobwebs
I'm always drunk on my own tears, isn't that what they all said?
That I'll sue you if you step on my lawn
That I'm fearsome and I'm wretched and I'm wrong

So I leap from the gallows and I levitate down your street
Crash the party like a record scratch as I scream
"Who's afraid of little old me?"
I was tame, I was gentle 'til the circus life made me mean
"Don't you worry, folks, we took out all her teeth"
Who's afraid of little old me?
Well, you should be

Dean Harper: I apologize for nothing. And if you’re mad about it? Suck a sugar-coated fuck off my dick.


(You should be) You should be
(You should be) You should be
'Cause you lured me (You should be)
And you hurt me (You should be)
And you taught me

You caged me and then you called me crazy
I am what I am 'cause you trained me
So who's afraid of me?

{The camera feed ends.}

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SINGLES MATCH
Rob Diamond vs. Jack Ferriman
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{Gon Blow begins to play as the lights in the arena dim. A black and white image of Jack appears on the Imperatron as Jack slowly steps out onto the ramp, adjusting the long black coat he is wearing over his ring gear and cracking his neck. He slowly turns his head as he gazes around the arena before setting his eyes on the ring, slowly walking down the ramp and stepping easily through the ropes. He flexes his shoulders as he turns in a slow circle before settling into his corner, tilting his head Michael Meyers style as he stares down the referee.}

{Suddenly the lights drop out as the opening riff of Bad to the Bone by George Thorogood hits. The entire arena lets out a collective cheer. The graphics on the screen show some of the many highlights of the career of Rob Diamond. The lights in the arena start to strobe pink as the second, third, fourth and fifth riffs all hit with pink pyro launching out of the stage and just as the lyrics kick in, Rob Diamond steps out to enormous cheers! Rob Diamond walks down the ramp slapping hands with the crowd. Rob smirks and points toward the ring as he marches forward. Rob runs up the steps and steps into the ring as he does so Jack rushed him with punches and kicks as the ref tries to separate them up}

{As the ref calls for the start of the match Jack takes another moment to crowd Rob and back him up into the corner not giving the veteran a moment to breathe before he goes to whip Rob into the other Corner hard, Jack leaving his Feet as Rob clatters into the opposite corner and Jack get up to reach for Rob only to get pulled into a quick cover attempt!}

1.

2.

Kickout!

{Rob pulls Jack over into a Arm drag , then a second arm drag and goes for the third as Jack stops short and Rob spins over to his Belly for Jack to make a Quick Oklahoma roll of his own}

1!!

2!!

Kickout!

{The rest of the match follows the same sort of Formula, Jack crowding Rob trying to stop him getting in offense, Only for RObs to get a quick snappy cut off that Jack finds an opening into crowd both getting the occasional cover that doesn't quite get the three}

{Jack and Rob get into a traded strike exchange, Rob getting the upper hand before ending with a backfist of democracy! Rob, sensing the momentum finally turning in his favour starts to get the crowd behind him as he intercepts an incoming Jack with an Atomic Drop! Rob grins as he dives into the lunging clothesline but Jack manages to drop under the line and hooks in a Rear naked choke! Rob flails desperately as he starts to fade but uses the Last of his strength and the bottom rope with his foot and rolls back into cover of Jack!}

1!!!

2!!

Jack lets him go!

{The two of them part and Rob manages to stagger to his feet as Jack charges in for a Make Peace and Rob catches the foot and Spins Jack around hitting a cold Diamond Cutter as he face him again to make a cover himself}

1!!!

2!!!!

3!!!!

{Rob sits up after the cover and the bell rings , standing to dust his hands off as he gets his arm lifted}

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SEGMENT
2000 Word Limit
Participants: Stephen Terrella and the Black Widow
Savage Kingdom issues a challenge for Legacy as the IWF World Tag Team champions look for their next challengers.
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{The lights are dimmed as the opening to "Angry Again" by The Volatile begins to play. Shrouded in near darkness, the Black Widow crawls out from behind the curtain, stopping on the cusp of the ramp. Stephen Terrella and Portia slowly walk out behind her, holding hands as they take a place a few feet behind her, making out with each other in a very over-the-top public display of affection. Looking around the arena, Brandy stays on her knees, her arms extended, arching her back in a way that her upper body falls backwards. Thirty-seven seconds into the song, just before the lyrics start, Brandy thrusts her torso upward with a jolt. Stephen and Portia look towards the ring in unison with the Black Widow. Savage By Nature begins a slow, walk toward the ring, catching an earful from the crowd as they proceed.}

Iyo Kenshin: Rayne, we were told before the show that the Savage Kingdom requested this time, and were granted it by the Odyssey General Manager, Randon Haynes. One has to wonder what the violent and unpredictable group has on their mind, noticeably absent Madjinn this week.

Rayne: Why do you have to say it that way? Madjinn went through a grueling Heir to the Throne tournament before being screwed over by Jack Ferriman, and the guy can't take a week off?

Iyo Kenshin: I was merely making an observation, Rayne.

Rayne: Well, thank you, Captain Obvious. I'm sure, if we have a viewer out there somewhere watching on an old tube tv, with a busted picture tube, they're eternally grateful for your contributions.

{The Black Widow slides into the squared circle and crawls toward the middle of the ring, where she seats herself tailor-fashion. Stephen takes Portia by the hand and guides her up the stairs. Portia walks across the apron while Terrella takes heavy, thunderous steps up the stairs. Stephen holds the ropes open for Portia; and she promptly makes her way across the ring to demand a microphone. After entering the ring himself, Terrella joins Portia and the Black Widow on the middle of the canvas as the music fades.}

Portia: I hear you, Tokyo. I do. Trust me, we don't want to be here anymore than you want us here. In fact, right now, I'm jealous of all the people who haven’t ever had to step foot in this country.

{The boos from the crowd grow louder. Portia shrugs, stating "it's true" without the aid of the microphone.}

Portia: I could be on a beach in California right now, but no, instead we're spending half of our summer stuck on this tiny, miserable island, and I just wish I knew why. Nobody actually wants to come here.

{She shakes her head in refusal as the boos escalate to deafening levels, compelling her to pause before she can continue speaking. Terrella approaches the ropes to jaw with a few fans in the front row. The Black Widow sits on the canvas with her legs crossed, smiling. When the crowd settles, Portia continues.}

Portia: But... we do have business to settle. See, for a few weeks now, we've heard Nate Harris taking little potshots at the Savage Kingdom. Those rejects in Team Diversity Hire seem to have grown eyes for the World Tag Team championships- our World Tag Team championships.

{Portia holds a finger in the air, pausing briefly.}

Portia: And if we're going to be real here, the only reason Madjinn isn't the Heir to the Throne is because Jack Ferriman stuck his nose in our business at Lineage. A lot of people have seemed comfortable poking their noses in our business the past few months though, beyond just those losers in TDH. Maybe, in some small way, that's our fault for letting you feel that comfortable. Maybe you all need a reminder who in the fuck Savage Kingdom is!!!

{Terrella motions for the microphone from Portia. While aggressively pacing around the ring, he taps on the head of the microphone.}

Stephen Terrella: We have Legacy coming up. That's a big fucking stage, and a big fucking payday. That sounds like a damn good place to dish out a reminder. That's why we talked to Haynes, and we fucking told him to find us challengers that want to step up, and we'll make one of them our business in a hardcore rules match for the tag team belts at Legacy!

{Terrella passes the microphone back to Portia.}

Portia: We're not a charity, though, to be clear. That contract only has lines for two more signatures. So, if any of you losers are begging for a chance to be beaten down and humiliated live, on pay-per-view, before we finally, thankfully, leave this shitty island in our rearview, I guess you're just going to have to prove yourselves to them. Just don't get too comfortable because--

{Portia dips the microphone low enough for the Black Widow to raise her gaze from her seated stance on the canvas and speak, a chilling smile playing on her lips.}

Black Widow: We'll be watching.

{"Angry Again" by The Volatile hits as the Black Widow, Stephen Terrella and Portia exit the ring.}

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MAIN EVENT
TORNADO TAG TEAM MATCH
Warren Harper and Serenity Holmes vs. Pax Stormcrow and Natasha Walker
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Alison Valance: the following match is a TORNADO TAG TEAM MATCH!

Iyo Kenshin: This should be a good match!

Rayne: I hope for chaos.

{"Riot" starts to roll the Distinctive drums into the arena as the lights dim, before stepping out the back in her outfit comes Natasha on time with the Scream in the track the thin "webbing" on her outfit lit up by UV as she bops to the beat and moves down the Ramp, taking a moment to hop to sit on the top rope Facing the crowd in a corner before draping backwards slowly to hang herself back and the use her extraordinary flexibility to pitch back onto her feet with a smile.

{ The tron fills with lightning as static comes over the speakers. Slowly each current of electricity on the tron fizzles out until the word 'Skoden' (And the logo for Prairie Fiber remains in the lower right corner) At the sight of the unofficial war cry of Pax appears on the tron the audience roars into chears as the opening rythmn of Stadium Pow wow thrums through the air.

As the singers kick into the song he pumps his fist in the air along with them before bounding down the ramp as the bass drops. He slaps hands with fans along the ramp as he makes his way down to the ring and slides under the bottom rope.

He makes a circle around the ring, arms pumping to work the crowd up before he jumps onto the second turnbuckle, lifting the hood of his coat back and looking up to the ceiling as he basks in the cheers from the crowd. He jumps down from the turnbuckle, shrugging out of his coat and handing it off to the staff before moving into his corner to crouch down in preperation for the match to begin }

Alison Valance: First down to the ring, Natasha Walker and Pax Stormcrow!

Iyo Kenshin: The number one contenders fighting who they are going to fight for the title. Can you feel the anticipation?

Rayne: Fuck you. But also yes.

{"Synthetic Sympathy" by Trash Boat immediately explodes from the arena's surrounding systems, sparking a positive reaction from the audience. The bass and repeated opening lyrics synchronize with the lights flashing around the venue's interior, leading to Serenity Holmes sprinting from the backstage area to center stage, where the fans of the Action Wrestling universe greet her. She stands center stage before taking off her hat and throwing it into the fans for amusement until looking down the entrance path, where she takes off into a run for the mere moment of interactions on her fast-paced run to the ring.

Serenity slides under the bottom rope before unloading onto her feet, where she quickly hops onto the middle turnbuckle of an unoccupied corner to greet the fans at ringside. She flips her hair and throws up a peace sign with her tongue hanging out while winking at the camera. Serenity hops down and lands on her feet before running around the ring to show love to every possible fan in the atmosphere before staying in her designated corner, waiting for the next moment.}

{The lights change, flickering purple briefly, in time with the opening piano, quickly stopping as the drums kick in. When the lyrics of “Legacy” by Motionless In White begin, the lights settle on a softer, more stable golden yellow. The crowd are divided for Warren Harper as he emerges from behind the curtains wearing a simple leather jacket, with the World Championship secured around his waist and a smirk across his face.

He then heads towards the ring, head held high and proud, confident, solely focused on his own business in that ring. At the edge of the ring, he closes his eyes and takes a breath before jumping up onto the apron, walking along it and climbing the turnbuckle. He takes a moment to unhook his Championship from around his waist.

He then perches himself on the corner, cradling the title in his lap, head bowed and eyes closed. He takes a series of slow deep breaths, relaxing himself in a brief meditation almost. Warren finally raises his head, no longer looking down on anything, but ahead. He slowly opens his eyes and relaxes, confidently raising the title in his right hand, smiling again.

The music slowly fades away and the lights return to normal as he hops down into the ring, slings the belt over his shoulder and waits in the corner. A true fighter and sportsman unlike so many in this business and in his bloodline before him. Warren was a much better man, he well and truly believed that now.}

Alison Valance: Last to the ring, Current Invictus Champion Serenity Holms and Current World Champion Warren Harper!

Iyo Kenshin: Serenity and Warren have had their titles for a while. I feel this will be a good showcase on what we can expect at Legacy.

Rayne: If you don’t count Warren not wanting to fight women, sure.


{The bell rings, as Warren Harper squares off with Pax Stormcrow, trading powerful strikes. Despite the punishment, Pax's resilience shone through. He absorbed Harper's attacks and strategically slowed the pace of the match, using his size and strength to wear down his opponent. A thunderous spinebuster from Pax left Harper momentarily stunned, and Pax capitalized with a brutal powerbomb that nearly secured him the victory. }


Rayne: that'll hurt tomorrow

{As if not wanting to wait her turn Serenity Holmes pops off the apron and tags herself in. Pax wasted no time in trying to overpower Serenity with his brute strength. He lunged forward with a series of powerful strikes, aiming to dominate early. Serenity, however, was prepared. She deftly dodged his attacks, using her agility to stay one step ahead. With a quick drop toe hold, she brought Pax to the mat, immediately transitioning into a side headlock..}

Iyo Kenshin: Pax is having a good showing out here.

{Pax, demonstrating his incredible power, managed to get to his feet despite Serenity's hold, lifting her off the ground and tossing her across the ring. Serenity landed gracefully and quickly recovered, using the ropes to gain momentum for a flying crossbody.}

Rayne: Apparently.

{The action spills out of the ring, with Harper and Stormcrow battling near the barricades, while Holmes and Walker take their fight to the top rope. Harper executes a Double Underhook Powerbomb on Stormcrow onto the steel steps, drawing gasps from the crowd. Inside the ring, Holmes performs a spectacular hurricanrana on Walker, who counters with a brutal powerbomb. The pace is relentless, with each team showcasing their unique strengths.}

Iyo Kenshin: Natasha hasn’t gottern in yet.

Rayne: I’m sure Pax will let her cook.


{demonstrating her strength by lifting Serenity and slamming her to the mat. Serenity, undeterred, rolled through and sprang back to her feet, launching a series of lightning-fast kicks that caught Natasha off guard. The crowd erupted as Serenity's precision strikes found their mark, forcing Natasha to retreat momentarily. Serenity tags Warren in but he shakes his head no. Serenity gestures between them, as if to say it’s his turn. He yells for Pax to tag himself in but Pax raises an eyebrow. Natasha gets back to her feet gesturing Warren forward but he refuses to move.}

Iyo Kenshin: Come on Serenity just …get on with it.

Rayne: No. No, she’s been working hard, it’s his turn.


{As the group argues about whether Warren should get in the ring with Natasha Allen Chaney jumps the barricade and throws someone’s shoe into the ring, hitting Warren in the back of the head..}

Iyo Kenshin: What’s he doing here?

Rayne:I thought he quit?


{Cheny runs over and grabs the time keep’s bell and then the mic from Alison as the ref calls off the match because of Warren getting hit with a shoe. Everyone in the ring seems to be arguing that the match should keep going but the ref refuses. But the time keeper doesn’t have his bell as Chaney grabs the camera.}

Allen Chaney: “I get it now! I spent so long trying to figure out the rules and be the bigger man but that’s done now. I said ‘I Quit’ and I meant it… because I QUIT trying to be the bigger man. Roberto Verona… I will willingly put one of my feet in my grave if it means even a sliver of chance to shove the other one up your ass. I’ll NEVER learn my lesson. I’ll NEVER stop coming for you. Even if you fire me I’ll find you. I swear to baby Jesus and Patrick Mahomes that you’ll need to fucking kill me to end this and I don’t think you have the sack.”


{Things in the ring have fallen apart as Serenity dropkicks the ref. Warren steps away while Natasha and Pax try to get Serenity to stop beating up the ref. Security is coming down to the ring while Chaney walks away with the bell.}