Nothing Else Matters 2016 Results!

"Liebe ist fur alle da" by Rammstein (instrumental) hits and Ace Watson appears from behind the curtain, dressed in his usual ring attire of black UFC-style shorts, black kneepads and boots. He walks down the ramp, an intensity in his eyes and the look of readiness about him. He  stretches his shoulders and throws a few small punches to the air as he approaches the ring.

Jerry Heisenberg: The followng contest is scheduled for one fall! Now entering the ring, weighing in at 220lbs, from Norwich, England... Ace WAAAAATSOOOON!!!

Entering the ring from the corner steps, Watson then stands in the center of the ring, throwing a couple more small air punches and keeping the look of intensity etched proudly on his face as he stares directly into the camera and to the crowd.

The opening drum beats of Billy Talent's "Red Flag" echoes throughout the arena as the crowd erupt in a flurry of cheers and immediately begin to slam against whatever they can to the beat of the song. Once the song kicks in (0:12), "Indestructible" Owen Gonsalves bursts out from behind the curtains with his trademark hooded vest on his shoulders and the hood itself covering half of his face, the crowd pops at the sight of him, continuing to slam against the guardrail. Owen stands and doesn't make a move. You see him join his hands quickly before unclasping them and going ahead with the sign of the cross quickly before flipping off the hood and making his way down the ramp.

"Cast off the crutch that kills the pain
The Red Flag waving never meant the same
The kids of tomorrow don't need today
When they live in the sins of yesterday"

The verse repeat a second Owen is fired up, leaning against a guardrail and joining the front row in slamming against it to the beat of the song. Slowly, the song calms down and Owen continues to make his way down the ramp.

"Well I've never seen us act like this
Our only hope is the minds of kids
And they'll show us a thing or two

Our only weapons are the guns of youth
It's only time before they tighten the noose
And then the hunt will be on for you"

Owen stops in front of the ring, staring at everyone inside of it as the song reaches it's chorus. He climbs up onto the apron and then slingshots from the apron into the ring. The song begins to die down as Owen climbs up onto the second turnbuckle, facing the inside of the ring and takes off his hood and throwing it outside the ring. He sits on the top turnbuckle and await the opening bell while chatting out to nearby fans in the front row.

Jerry Heisenberg: And his opponent, now in the ring, weighing in at 205lbs, from Melbourne, Australia...Owen GONSAAAAALVES!!!

Axel Reid: This should be a good battle to open Nothing Else Matters. But remember this: Ace Watson has never defeated Owen Gonsalves. That is something that will be on his mind throughout this match, and I'm sure Owen will take advantage of it.

Ruby Parvati: Until he slips up and costs himself the match, like he has done countless times already.

The bell rings and both men circle each other, looking for something to open up. It's Owen who takes the first tentative attack. He takes a half step toward Ace and throws a leg kick at Ace. Ace steps back and the leg kicks slips by his thigh. Owen reconsiders his tactics and steps back, but before he can settle his weight Ace drops and shoots in for a double leg. Owen sprawls, dropping his weight on top of Ace and pushing his head down into the canvas. He stands up and when Ace lifts his head he grabs an arm and turns his hips. He grabs Ace's arm and rolls forward on his shoulder, bringing the other man over to his back. Owen reaches back for an armbar, but Ace locks one hand to his forearm. Owen pulls back but he's unable to break the grip. Ace pivots his hips, turning onto his his hip first and then onto his belly in a perfect hitchhiker escape.He yanks his arm loose and Ace hops forward, sliding into a headlock. Owen proves just as adapt on the reversal though and kicks his legs up in the air to create space and get out of the headlock. Both men scramble to their feet, facing each other with fists up. The crowd applauds the technical display as both men seem uncertain of what to do next.

Axel Reid: Fantastic display of both mens technical skill here! When it comes to the grappling game, we may just have ourselves a stalemate.

Ruby Parvati: Oh, it all starts so nice doesn't it Reid? But trust me. Someone's gonna take a chance soon.

Both men come back to the middle of the ring, and meet in a collar and elbow tieup. Ace pushes forward, his stockier frame giving him the earliest advantage. He nearly gets Owen into the other ropes before Owen pushes back. It's a display of veteran skill, opening his fingers up and using them to push the other man's head back. Where the head goes, the body follows and so he manages to take Ace back across the ring to the other side. Ace drops out of it though, hooking his arm underneath the other man's and whipping him over with an armdrag. Owen starts to sit up, just in time for Ace to swing a kick to his chest and drop him to his back. Ace dives for the first cover of the match!


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A quick kickout from Owen Gonsalves!

Axel Reid: You know, this technical wrestling style both of these men favor, it adds up. This little opportunities turn into bigger opportunities as the match goes on.

Ruby Parvati: It's like sinking in quicksand. You think you're fighting out, but you're just sinking deeper.

Ace keeps the advantage and, just like he did against Julius Brooks the week before, he decides to concentrate on the arm. He slides next to Owen and pins his arm under one hip. He uses the point of elbow to push Owen's elbow down, drawing a grunt of pain from the other man. Owen crawls forward, reaching for the ropes, but Ace lifts his hips to really lock in the armbar. Owen tries to fight free again but he can't get free. Finally, he has no choice but to back to the side and put his foot on the rope. An irritated Ace Watson gets up to his feet and pulls the other man up with him. He hooks his arm up over his shoulder, setting up for a suplex, but Owen throws a few shots to the ribs to try and fight it off. It doesn't work and Watson quickly snaps him up and over his head with a snap suplex! Owen holds the small of his back and Watson's already on him again. This time, the lift is more aggressive and Owen is being snapped up and over his head practically the second his feet are flat on the canvas again! Ace makes another cover!


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This kickout is harder than the last one, but it takes nearly a two count. Watson keeps up the aggression and goes to pull him up for another snap suplex, but this time Owen uncorks a wicked european uppercut that snaps his head back. The contact is loud enough to draw an 'Oooh!' from the crowd and Watson stumbles backward, shaking his head to clear the cobwebs and Owen steps into him with a big forearm to the face! Then he follows up with another! He turns around, looking for a big rolling elbow, but Watson ducks under him. He changes strategy and tries to hit the other ropes but when he comes back Owen drops him to the canvas with a kick dropkick to the knee! He then rolls up to his feet, charges off the ropes himself and then clocks his opponent in the face with a shining wizard!

Axel Reid: And a huge shot from Owen caves in the face of Ace Watson!

Ruby Parvati: Cover him! Cover him!

And indeed, Owen rolls over and hooks a leg for another cover.


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Kickout!

Ace shakes his head back and forth, but that one has clearly dazed him. Owen decides to take advantage and try to put it away early. He pulls Ace up and puts his head between his legs. He hooks the arms, looking for the Dooms Desire II! Ace plants his feet and drops his weight as best he can, but still gets picked up halfway off the ground. Luckily, before he can be fully positioned in the 90 degree angle he needs to be at for the move he's able to kick his feet and drop back to the ground. Ace lifts his opponent, still in the underhooks, up over his head and backdrops him to the canvas! He uses the reversal to stay on top of him in a sudden reversal!


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Owen kicks out to the side, keeping his underhooks locked, and struggles back to his feet! He looks for the Violence Driver II again, but this time Ace spins out from underneath the underhooks and throws a forearm to Owen's head that staggers him. This time it's Ace who looks for his finishing maneuver! He hooks the arms of his opponent and then slowly pulls him around. He starts the fatal spin for the Disasterpiece but Owen manages to get himself loose. He twists around and throws up a big yakuza kick just as Ace throws one of his own! Both men clock each other in the face and drop hard to the mat! The crowd explodes for this brutal display as both men are down!

Axel Reid: Absolutely fantastic action here! They're so evenly matched Ruby, both men are trying their biggest shots and neither one has been able to connect.

Ruby Parvati: At this pace it's not going to last long. Pity!

It's Ace who stirs first, holding his jaw and with a glassy look in his eyes at he crawls to the corner of the ring. He uses the turnbuckle to help pull himself back to his feet as Owen does the same with the middle rope on the other side. They turn toward each other and come back out to the middle of the ring. This time, instead of trading blows, Ace pulls a go behind and goes for a full nelson on Owen. Owen resists and Ace can't manage to get his fingers laced together. Owen tries to slip out the bottom, but Ace is a pitbull and takes advantage of it to drop right on top of him for a pinfall. But it doesn't even get a one count before Owen manages to worm his way free. He goes to sit back up and Ace goes right back to the full nelson. This time he manages to lace his fingers together, fully locking it in. Owen grunts in pain, trying to kick his feet toward the ropes but not quite able to make it. Finally he squirms down the mat and kicks one foot out, just barely grazing the rope. In a rare misstep, the referee doesn't call for the break right away and Owen has to get even closer to the ropes before he can put a foot on them. The ref calls for the break but Ace keeps the hold on and waits for the five count. This isn't enough for Owen, who gets his feet under him and fights his way up to his feet still in the full nelson. Once the ref gets close to five, Ace breaks the full nelson off but immediately drops his hands to a rear waistlock. He drops his level low on Owen and pulls him over with a huge german suplex! He keeps the bridge!


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Owen kicks out!

Axel Reid: And that is our first two count of this contest from Ace Watson. He's not the biggest competitor in wrestling, but that compact stature allows him to slide in and under his opponents-

Ruby Parvati: This is a family show Reid!

Axel Reid: ...To slide in and under his opponent for those suplexes. That's, uh... I was going to say that.

Meanwhile, in the ring away from out flustered lead announcer Ace looks over at the referee with an irritated look that didn't get the three. He turns over onto his knees toward Owen, who throws a few quick kicks to the chest from his back that don't have enough behind them to create too much space. On the third, Ace snatches it and hooks his arm around Owen's leg. He tries to drop back into an Achilles Lock, but Owen rides it up to his feet and stomps on Watson's chest. It more aggravates his opponent than hurts him, causing him to scramble up to his feet and shove Owen back into the ropes. He hits the middle, almost falling through them before popping back up like a pendulum and hitting him with a monster lariat! But with Ace so dominant on offense for most of the match, Owen knows he needs to go for more. He rushes out to the apron and holds his hands up, spinning his fingers and calling his next move to a cheering crowd. Than he flies back into the ring with an absolutely beautiful springboard shooting star press! He lands hard on one knee though, holding it for a moment before he drops into another pinfall cover!


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Yet another kickout in a match full of them! Owen looks stunned, staying there on top of his opponent for a moment and staring at the referee stunned.

Axel Reid: Owen Gonsalves called his shot and he absolutely nailed it! Have you EVER seen something that looks that good in the ring?

Ruby Parvati: I feel pretty confident that you and I look for different things in there, Axel.

Owen gets to his feet and grabs Ace by his neck. He pulls him up slowly, going to set him up for his finishing move again. But Ace again fights himself free of the underhook. He throws a huge right hand that staggers Owen! Owen returns with one of his own! Than Ace! Finally, both men start throwing at each other! It’s a hockey fight in the middle of a Visionaries of Wrestling ring. Ace starts to win the punching exchange, only for Owen to suddenly snap off a wicked jumping enzuiguri to the head! Ace gets knocked back and Owen rolls back to his feet, charging him and pushing him shoulder first back into the corner! Owen gets underneath him, pushing him up to the top rope and sitting Watson on top. He climbs up after him, hooking him in a front facelock and starting to look for a superplex. Ace fights back, throwing several short punches to the ribs that make Owen wince and almost drop off the middle turnbuckle. Suddenly though, Owen explodes forward and cracks his opponent square in the face with a headbutt! Ace slumps over on the top rope, glassy eyed and dazed from the shot. It gives Owen enough of an opening to pull his arm over and hook him up for the superplex again!

Axel Reid: Oh this looks bad for Ace Watson! Here it comes! A massive superplex!

Ruby Parvati: Huge fall, rough landing!

Owen pulls his opponent up and over and both men crash to the canvas with a gigantic thud! Both men lay there for a moment, seemingly out, and then Owen crawls across the canvas. He drapes one arm over the chest of his opponent!


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Thr-


No! No, a hair’s breadth before the referee can get a hand to the mat Ace forces his shoulder off the mat. Owen gets up and pulls his opponent up yet again. He whips him across the ring, dropping his base and looking for a back body drop. But this time, Ace stops and snatches his arm. He positions Owen underneath his back and grabs the other arm, then he pivots around and smashes Owen facefirst into the canvas with the Disasterpiece! He makes a cover!


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THREE!!!


Ace Watson gets the three count! He slides off of Owen, staying on his knees for a moment and wiping sweat off his face. When the referee comes over to raise his hand and announce the winner he gets to his feet and holds his hand up, staring confidently out at the crowd.

Jerry Heisenberg: Here is your winner... ACE WATSON!!!

Axel Reid: What a victory for Ace Watson! For the first time in his career, he has defeated Owen Gonsalves!

Ruby Parvati: That's an achievement he'll be smiling about for weeks. I actually liked this match! Shocking right?

Axel Reid: This match was a story of two hungry talents throwing bombs at each other! And Ace Watson continues his winning ways with the biggest bomb drop of them all!

Watson leaves the ring as Owen recovers inside of it, pumping his fists joyfully before the scene cuts away.

There's a mixed reaction from the audience as the opening riff for “Because I’m Awesome” by The Dollyrots blasts through the arena. The cheer/jeer mix intensifies as Kelsey Spencer bursts out from the curtain with energy, dressed in her classic blue attire from the Australian Indy circuit.

Jerry Heisenberg: The following contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, from The Gold Coast… Kelsey Spencer!

Ruby Parvati: Blegh, what is this?! Has Kelsey gone off the deep end?

Axel Reid: This is the Kelsey Spencer of yesteryear, the version of her who wrestled on the Australian Indy scene all those years ago. She's returning to her roots!

Ruby Parvati: What do you do when your roots are showing, Axel? You break out the hair dye and you get rid of them!

Kelsey dashes to the ring, slapping the hands of fans as she passes them; her actions are somewhat perplexing to the VoW audience, who haven't seen her act in anyway apart from a spoiled brat.

She energetically leaps over the top rope, then waits in the ring as her theme fades out. “One Shot” by Lansdowne begins to play, causing the fans to erupt in adulation. Valerie Beasley appears from behind the curtain, with her manager Todd standing by her side.

Ruby Parvati: S-bleep- just got real!

Axel Reid: Valerie has been demanding this match for months now! Ever since Rebecca Saint injured her leg in her first VoW match. You can tell she's ready for this.

Down the ramp she strides, purposeful and intense. She doesn't take her eyes off her opponent for this evening as she climbs into the ring; she's 100 percent focused on making Kelsey Spencer suffer for what she and Rebecca Saint have done to her recently.

As both competitors stand across from each other, the crowd roar with excitement, chanting “Val-er-ie! Val-er-ie!” with intense passion. Although Kelsey has made an attempt to turn her life around as of late, many VoW fans aren’t buying it -- and Valerie Beasley certainly isn’t.

The bell rings, and both combatants lock-up. Beasley, clearly the stronger of the two, forces Spencer into the corner. The referee calls for a break, and Beasley backs away warily -- almost as if she’s expecting Spencer to go for a cheap shot -- but, it never comes. Following the clean break, the pair lock-up once again, this time with Spencer shifting into a headlock and a quick snapmare takedown, catching Beasley off guard and putting her in a rest hold.

Axel Reid: Kelsey Spencer’s wrestling a very different game from the get-go, more of a technical style than we’re used to seeing out of her.

Ruby Parvati: The poor girl’s lost without Miss Saint.

Beasley shifts her weight in order to roll Spencer’s shoulders to the mat, catching her in a pin.


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Spencer shifts her weight back, her hands remaining clasped, trapping Beasley in the binding side headlock. Once again, Beasley rolls Spencer into a cover, but this time she immediately rolls out of it, expecting to land in the side headlock position once again; however, Beasley has other plans.

She allows Spencer’s momentum to carry both of them to a standing position, then scoops her up into a belly to back suplex, dropping her hard to the canvas. She remains on the attack, hammering Spencer with hard rights and lefts to the head, forcing Spencer to desperately cover up as the crowd goes bonkers. The official has to forcefully pull Beasley off, but she breaks free and once again starts laying into her opponent.

Ruby Parvati: Beasley’s like a woman possessed right now!

Axel Reid: She’s letting out the aggression she’s had pent up inside her for months! But she needs to be careful not to get disqualified!

The referee gives Beasley a stern warning about closed-fist shots under the penalty of disqualification, which snaps her from her enraged state. Battered and bruised, Spencer uses the ropes to haul herself up -- but she staggers right into a spinning roundhouse kick! Spencer flips as she splats onto the mat face first, with Beasley rolling her over into a pin attempt.


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Spencer’s shoulder shoots off the canvas; she’s still got plenty of fight left. Beasley kneels before Spencer for a few moments with her hands on her hips, almost as if she’s contemplating new ways to punish her. As Spencer reaches a seated position, Beasley grabs a hold of her right arm and wrenches it into a painful hammerlock; which only proves to be amplified by Spencer’s history of shoulder issues.

Axel Reid: Beasley is just torturing Spencer right now! Months of anger is flowing from Beasley as she’s looking to destroy Spencer in that ring tonight!

Ruby Parvati: Are you seeing the angle she’s wrenching that arm at, Axel?! She could snap it clean off!

Spencer screams in pain as Beasley forces her arm in ways that shouldn’t be humanly possible -- almost to the point where the back of Spencer’s hand is touching the back of her own head.

Then, as sudden as a flash of lightning, Spencer uses her free arm to deliver a desperate elbow to Beasley’s temple, causing her to loosen her grip. A second elbow, and then a third sees Beasley’s grip completely broken -- Spencer is free! She wastes little time getting to her feet, and although her arm is in searing pain, she uses it to deliver a flying forearm smash to Beasley’s face. It connects, and Beasley goes down hard; but, she gets right back up again. Spencer bounces off the ropes and delivers another -- same result, Beasley makes her way to a vertical basis.

Spencer rebounds off the ropes a third time, seemingly going for another forearm smash. Naturally, Beasley tries to cut her off by going for a clothesline -- but Spencer ducks under, latches onto her opponent and takes her down with a beautifully-executed German suplex. Favouring her arm, Spencer crawls into a cover.


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Beasley manages to get her shoulder up.

Axel Reid: It looks like Kelsey hurt herself with that move, you can see her favouring that right shoulder.

Spencer looks between the corner and Beasley’s supine positioning in the ring, then at the fans as a low rumble from them becomes audible.

Axel Reid: Wait, she’s not thinking of…

Ruby Parvati: You can’t be serious, Kelsey! Don’t be so stupid! Think of what Miss Saint would do in this situation!

Spencer finds her way to the top rope, using her only good arm as leverage. Beasley begins to stir -- with Spencer perched on the top behind her, she turns just as her opponent leaps -- Beasley has it well-scouted, ducking out of the way of the diving crossbody, causing Spencer to crash hard on the mat. With Spencer flat on her belly, Beasley takes the opportunity to grab her ankle and trap her in a grapevine heel hook -- much to the delight of the Windsor fans in attendance.

Axel Reid: T.A.B.! Beasley’s got Spencer trapped in the T.A.B.!

Ruby Parvati: What?! Already?!

Axel Reid: This is the very same move that made Rebecca Saint tap out!

Writhing in pain, Spencer is almost reduced to tears as Beasley wrenches and cranks the hold on tighter. Using all the willpower in her body, Spencer is somehow able to pull herself to the bottom rope and force a break -- her display of fortitude is winning some of the fans over, as a small round of applause can be heard. Beasley backs away as Spencer tries to get her bearings, waiting to pounce once more as soon as she’s vulnerable. With an injured right shoulder and screaming left ankle, Spencer manages to stand with the aid of the ropes. She turns to Beasley and motions for her to come at her.

Ruby Parvati: Is Spencer insane?! She’s gonna get herself killed!

The fans come unglued as Beasley’s eyes widen at Spencer’s odd request. The camera swaps between shots of Beasley’s aggressive expression and Spencer’s face of anguish -- she can be heard defiantly declaring: “I’m still standing!”

Beasley rushes toward Spencer like a bull seeing red, but Spencer’s able to trick her with a drop toe hold, sending her throat-first into the top rope. Groggy, Beasley staggers back into a roll-up.


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Beasley rolls her shoulder up, and both combatants are quick to get back onto their feet. Spencer decides to go for broke, pushing through the pain and springboarding off the ropes -- this time, her high-risk offense pays off, as her boot connects with Beasley’s face. Both women land with a thud that shakes the foundations of the ring itself. Through the high physicality of the match thus far, the audience has become divided almost right down the middle -- half of them begin chanting “Let’s go, Beas-ley!” with the other half chanting “Kel-sey Spen-cer!”

Axel Reid: Kelsey Spencer is mounting a comeback, but it looks like the damage has already been done! She can barely stand!

Ruby Parvati: Not to mention she’s lost pretty much all function in that right arm of hers.

Axel Reid: She’d better think about ending this one soon, or she’s going to risk serious injury!

Ruby Parvati: Why hasn’t she gone for a cover? Wait… What’s she doing now?!

With the crowd egging her on, Spencer pulls her way up to the top rope. Through severe pain, she manages to leap from the top into a Frog Splash -- even though the move is technically successful in hitting its mark, Spencer’s left ankle buckled slightly as she leapt from the top, and she landed crooked on her opponent -- she lies writhing in agony, supposedly doing more damage to herself than Beasley.

Ruby Parvati: That was incredibly stupid on Spencer’s part!

Axel Reid: This is the real Kelsey Spencer, though. Someone who’s willing to put it all on the line for these fans!

Ruby Parvati: Yeah, well now she’s about to get broken in half... Valerie’s getting up!

Clutching her midsection, Beasley takes a disgruntled glance at her floored opponent. Todd advises from ringside that Beasley should be looking to end this as soon as she possibly can; Beasley ultimately agrees, dragging Spencer’s body to the centre of the ring and locking her in her cross armbreaker, otherwise known as Bulletproof. The audience explodes into a frenzy as Spencer flails around, desperately trying to escape her foe’s deadly submission finisher.

Axel Reid: This place is going bananas! Valerie has Kelsey trapped in her submission with no place to go!

Ruby Parvati: She’s gonna tap, Reid, she has to!

For what seems like an eternity, Spencer struggles to free her badly injured arm from the hold -- but just like a Chinese Fingertrap, the more Spencer struggles, the tighter Beasley cinches the hold in on her. Spencer raises her free hand to tap, leaves it there for a few moments as the audience roars in anticipation, then balls it into a fist to will her way through the pain.

Her 8+ years of in-ring experience comes in handy, as she’s able to know exactly where she’s situated in the ring, and shuffle the lower half of her body just enough to hook her toes onto the bottom rope. Beasley refuses to let go of the hold until the very last second, when the referee threatens to disqualify her for the second time tonight.

Ruby Parvati: Kelsey Spencer must’ve been in that hold for almost three full minutes! How did she not submit to that?!

Axel Reid: I don’t know, Ruby… But these fans can’t believe it! And neither can Valerie!

Kneeling before Spencer in a scene that’s becoming all too familiar in this match, Beasley wipes the sweat from her brow with a defeated expression on her face; she’s thrown almost everything she has at Spencer, and even though she’s only hanging on by a thread, she still hasn’t gone down.

“JUST DIE ALREADY, SPENCER!!” Beasley can be heard emphatically screaming at her longtime rival; Spencer doesn’t even acknowledge her request, as she’s almost passing out from the pain. Todd calls his client over and whispers a few words of encouragement to her -- or perhaps a strategy -- which seems to calm Beasley’s mind, as she crouches in the corner, waiting for Spencer to stir.

Almost an entire minute later, Spencer begins to push herself up to her feet with her one good arm -- Beasley ceases the moment by lunging forward, ready to strike with her other finisher: the B.K.O. Miraculously, Spencer finds the wherewithal to duck the spinning backfist, and catch Beasley from behind; running on pure adrenaline, she traps both of her arms in a straightjacket hold, and performs a sloppy version of the Spitfire Suplex.

Axel Reid: Both of these women have to be running on fumes! I don’t know how either of them are still going!

Ruby Parvati: It’s the will to win, Axel. Neither of them want to admit defeat to the other -- their pride won’t allow them to.

Dazed, Beasley staggers to her feet -- right into the waiting arms of Kelsey Spencer, who manages to muster the strength to lift her up into a Blue Thunder Bomb! Rather than the traditional pin following the Blue Thunder Bomb, Spencer decides to roll on top of Beasley, using her one good arm to hook the inside leg.


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THREE!!


DING DING DING!!

Jerry Heisenberg: Ladies and gentlemen, your winner of the match… Kelsey Spencer!!

“Because I’m Awesome” blares through the speakers as many fans stand on their feet, applauding the effort put forth tonight by both athletes.

Ruby Parvati: I can’t believe Kelsey Spencer did it… She actually pulled it off! And without Miss Saint to guide her!

Axel Reid: And let’s not forget the incredible fight Valerie Beasley put up! This one really could’ve gone either way at the end there!

Beasley is first to her feet, gazing down at the exhausted Kelsey Spencer. She lifts her to her feet as the music fades, propping her up against the ropes.

Axel Reid: What’s this now...?

Ruby Parvati: The match is over, come on now!

Spencer raises her left fist as a defense mechanism, expecting the worst… But, instead of continuing with a post-match assault like many anticipated, Beasley pats Spencer on the shoulder affirmingly. Stunned, Spencer lets down her guard and approaches Beasley, heavily favouring her left ankle. Beasley extends her left hand as a sign of respect and, after a moment of hesitation, Spencer accepts it as the crowd cheers once again.

Axel Reid: Now that’s what I like to see -- two former adversaries who have bonded, now with a mutual respect! Spencer won the match without resorting to any of the underhanded tactics she employed while she was hanging around with Rebecca Saint; she won the match fairly. And I think that ultimately earned Valerie’s respect here tonight.

Ruby Parvati: Blegh! Someone hand me a barf bag, I can’t stand this mushy garbage…

The fans share their appreciation for the competitive contest both ladies put on as Beasley walks off, still looking disappointed with the loss despite the respect she gave Spencer. Kelsey remains in the ring, nodding to the crowd with a smile. The screen then fades out to the next scene.

Ruby Parvati: Neon Power, indeed. Just wait until after their match is over.

Axel Reid: They look ready to do battle with the Horsewomen of Chaos, Ruby. Nicole and Gina have such good chemistry as a team, it's why they're undefeated here!

Ruby Parvati: Until tonight.

With the crowd settled, the bell rings to alert them about the next match.

Jerry Heisenberg: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is a non-title tag team match set for one fall!

The opening organs of "Dancing Mad" by The Black Mages starts up forebodingly as the arena quiets and the lights dim. Crimson and gold lights mix and swirl about the arena interior, finally focusing on the stage to create a fiery hue centered at the middle of the stage. As the theme picks up in strength, the tall, red-maned form of Talon walks out onto the stage, her lower face covered by a mask, garbed in an oxblood-colored sleeveless trench. At her back stands the Silent Destroyer, Sentinel, thick arms folded across his broad chest. The song's haunting melodies continue as the pair walk down the ramp, paying absolutely no mind to the fans calling out or reaching in their direction. When they reach the steps, Sentinel takes Talon's hand and leads her up onto the apron. The Angel of Sin cartwheels into a handstand position, hooking her legs about the top rope so that she's literally hanging upside down, whereupon Sentinel steps into her and the two share a fiery kiss.

Jerry Heisenberg: Introducing first! Being accompanied to the ring by Sentinel! From Valley Forge, Tennessee...standing in at 6 foot 1 and weighing in at 180 pounds! “The Angel Of Sin”...Talon!

Righting herself, Talon enters the ring and strides to the center of the ring, arching her back and reaching behind her as Sentinel, who enters with her, draws the trench from her body. Talon backs into him, her arms reaching up to wrap around his neck as she stares coldly out at the arena's population. As with the stage, the crimson and gold lights all center upon the pair during these moments, fading out along with the music as Sentinel leaves the ring and stands in his lady's corner while Talon remands herself to that very corner, pacing and glaring as “Dancing Mad” fades out.

Axel Reid: And there we see one quarter of the Horsewomen of Chaos, the one known as Fury...Talon, Ruby.

Ruby Parvati: ...huh? Oh right yeah, sorry, I was distracted by Sentinel.

The slow guitars and beats of “Queer” by Garbage waver through the arena speakers, lights coming up in crimson and gold save for a single spotlight on the stage. Sauntering out to stand within that circle of light is Katalina Star, her ‘lion’ Candi following her out on hands and knees. Katalina looks out over the crowd and firmly strikes the business end of a leather flogger into the palm of her open hand, around the wrist of which is looped Candi’s leash. Giving the latter a little tug, she starts on her way down the ramp, carrying herself with pride and poise.

Jerry Heisenberg: And her partner! Being accompanied to the ring by Candi! From Malibu, California...standing in at 5 foot 9 and weighing in at 129 pounds! Katalina...Star!

At the bottom of the ring, Katalina gestures Candi forward, the blond scampering up the steps and onto the apron on all fours, holding the ropes apart for the dominatrix to enter the ring. Her motions are of such a fashion and pace as to immediately make most of the red-blooded males (and perhaps some females) in the crowd very jealous of the ring rope. Another tug of the leash brings Candi into the ring to sit at Katalina’s side as she stands mid-ring, savoring the reactions with utter satisfaction. After gesturing for Candi to leave the ring, she places her ‘weapon’ on the mat beneath the turnbuckles and hops onto the top one, crossing one leg over the other, her stare calculating and eager as “Queer” fades out.

Axel Reid: And there is Strife, who has recently taken a fancy to Zahara Matisse recently.

Ruby Parvati: I have no idea what her fascination is with that stupid magician.

“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper plays through the speakers as the Neon Babes step out onto the platform with their Twin City Championships fastened around their waists. Gina comes out in front and is her usual colourful self, sporting big 80s shutter shades and skipping and dancing to the tune. Nicole walks behind, in a far more dignified and classy way, as befits her nickname.

Jerry Heisenberg: And their opponents! At a combined weight of 261 pounds! They are the VoW Twin City Tag Team Champions! Gina Neon...Nicole Evans! The...Neon Babes!

As the two walk down the ramp, Gina slaps every hand in sight, literally throws herself into photo-ops and - just before entering the ring - gives her shades to a specially selected fan at ringside. All the while, Nicole climbs the steps, leaning over the middle rope and calling Gina over to smack her rear. Her partner promptly hops onto the apron and obliges, after which the two take to the ring and wait for the match to begin, Gina still waving at everyone in sight as “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” fades out.

Axel Reid: And here they are! The Twin City Tag Team Champions! The Neon Babes!

Ruby Parvati: Ugh, Gina Neon drives me mad...I don’t mind Nicole so much, but the sheer fact that she’s willing to team up with Gina makes me sick.

Both women unfasten their belts and hands them over to the referee who then passes them over to a stage hand.

Axel Reid: And of course, this match is non-title, however if Katalina and Talon manage to pick up a victory here, you’d expect them to get a shot later down the line.

Ruby Parvati: Most definitely, that’s how this business works isn’t it?

The referee calls for the bell and both teams converse amongst themselves on who should start and it’s decided that Neon and Talon will begin the contest as Evans and Star climb out onto the apron at their respective corners.

Axel Reid: And Talon and Gina Neon will start this tag team contest off...

As Neon warms up in her corner, Talon is crouched down in hers whilst leaning into Sentinel who is talking into her ear, probably about match strategy before she finally nods and stands to her feet, and both women are ready for action.

Ruby Parvati: And that could be the difference maker in this match right here, Axel. The six foot six dream of a man, Sentinel...

Axel Reid: Not forgetting Katalina’s lap dog or lap lion, whatever she calls her, Candi...

Ruby Parvati: Did you just call Candi a dog? How rude!

Both women circle one another before locking up in the centre of the ring with a collar and elbow tie. Neon is quick to lock Talon into a side headlock, however the Horsewoman is quick to push her off the ropes and attempts a clothesline, however Neon ducks it, bounces off the other side of the ropes and takes Talon down with a leaping clothesline.

Axel Reid: And what a leaping clothesline from one half of the Twin City Champions!

Talon is quick to her feet and charges at Neon, only to be with a quick arm drag, followed by a second and then a third and this time, Neon keeps hold of her arm, grounding her opponent as the fans cheer wildly for the Twin City Champions.

Ruby Parvati: Ugh, of course these fans would cheer for the Neon Babes.

Glancing over to Evans, Neon lifts Talon up onto her feet, still keeping hold of her arm and tags in her partner who climbs the turnbuckle and then drops down with a double axe handle onto the arm of Talon as Neon climbs out onto the apron.

Axel Reid: And a tag made to Nicole Evans and the Neon Babes have taken control early on in this contest.

As Talon shakes her arm that suffered the double axe handle, Evans takes advantage an grabs a handful of hair and slams her down onto the mat causing the referee to give her a bit of a telling off due to the hair pulling.

Ruby Parvati: And a vicious mat slam from Nicole there.

Evans grabs hold of Talon’s head and lifts her up to her feet, however Talon suddenly wraps her arms around Evans’ waist and hits her with an overhead belly to belly Suplex.

Axel Reid: And what a belly to belly there from Talon! Putting the Horsewomen into control now...

Getting to her feet, Talon tags in Star and the two plant Evans with a double DDT before Talon climbs out onto the apron whilst Star goes for the first pinfall of the match.


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Ruby Parvati: And Evans kicks out at two...

Star quickly locks Evans into a grounded Sleeperhold, refusing to give the First Babe any breathing space as her tag team partner on the outside begins to get the crowd going with claps to try and urge Evans on.

Axel Reid: And these fans getting behind Nicole here, trying to will her on to either make a tag or get some offense in here.

Ultimately, the claps begin to work as Evans clenches her fists and begins to shake rapidly and slowly gets to one knee. The fans cheer wildly as Star is shaking her head, refusing to let go of the Sleeperhold.

Ruby Parvati: Evans is fighting back here!

Finally, Evans gets to both feet and then takes Star down with a back body drop before hooking the leg as the referee drops to his knees.


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Axel Reid: Not enough to keep Katalina down...

With both women down in the centre of the ring, they both begin to slowly crawl towards their respective corners, the fans willing Evans on as Neon begins to stomp repeatedly on the steel steps before stretching her arm out as far as possible.

Ruby Parvati: Gina badly wants to be in this match here!

Star suddenly dives towards Talon and tags her in and she quickly climbs through the ropes and drops an elbow onto the lower back of Evans before she’s able to make the tag, much to the fans dismay.

Axel Reid: And Talon makes sure Gina doesn’t get into this match...

Dragging her up to her feet, Talon wraps her hand around Evans’ throat forcing the referee to utilize the five count and when he reaches four, she slams her to the mat with a vicious STO.

Ruby Parvati: Talon’s offense may not be to everyone’s cup of tea, but it sure is effective.

Talon makes a forceful pin, hooking Evans’ inner leg and driving her forearm into her face.


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Axel Reid: And that’s still not enough to keep the Neon Babes down.

Talon shakes her head a little at Evans’ resiliency as she picks her up to deal more damage but suddenly, Evans breaks free from her grasp and begins to deliver a flurry of rights to Talon, sending her reeling against the ropes.

Ruby Parvati: And suddenly Evans is fighting back here!

Evans bounces Talon off the ropes, and when she comes back, she’s flattens Fury with a clothesline, much to the delight of the fans.

Axel Reid: And a hard clothesline there from Nicole!

Talon doesn’t take long to get to her feet, however Evans follows up with shining wizard, dropping her to one knee.

Ruby Parvati: Evans is on fire right here!

Bouncing off the ropes, as Talon tries to regroup and get back to her feet, Evans comes back, grabbing hold of the back of her head and driving her face first into the canvas with a one handed bulldog before going for the pin.


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Axel Reid: And Talon kicks out with authority...

Evans rolls towards her corner and tags in Neon who scales the turnbuckle and waits for Talon to get to her feet.

Ruby Parvati: What’s Neon got planned here?

Once Talon has indeed gotten to her feet, Neon dives off the turnbuckle with a crossbody and lands it, however the momentum helps Talon roll over her into a pinning predicament as the referee drops to his knees.


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Axel Reid: And Gina almost got caught there!

Both women climb back up onto their feet and they begin to trade rights with one another, the fans cheering whenever Neon strikes but then booing whenever Talon lands a strike of her own.

Ruby Parvati: These two are slugging it out right here...

Neon manages to gain the upper hand and begins to deliver a flurry of right hands to Talon’s face, sending her against the ropes before she bounces her off them.

Axel Reid: And Gina’s really taking it to Talon!

As Talon comes back, Neon attempts a clothesline, however she ducks the shot and stops dead in her tracks. When Neon turns to face her, Talon goes to town on her with a flurry of Muay Thai inspired punches, elbows, knees and kicks.

Ruby Parvati: Jesus! Talon is really throwing in those strikes!

Talon finally finishes off the combination with a spinning heel kick, knocking Neon to the ground in a heap. Talon wastes little time and proceeds to lock up Neon in the Mutalock, dead centre in the ring.

Axel Reid: Talon has the Mutalock locked in and Gina has nowhere to go!

Neon, screaming in pain, stretches her arm out as far as possible towards her corner as Evans on the outside is also stretching her arm out, however they’re still a long way away from tagging.

Ruby Parvati: The Horsewomen could very well win this match right here if Neon taps out!

The fans are cheering wildly, trying to will Neon on when eventually, Evans has had enough and bolts into the ring and delivers a low dropkick to the side of Talon, forcing her to break the hold.

Axel Reid: And Evans breaks the hold...

Starr gets into the ring herself and goes straight for Evans and attempts a clothesline, however Evans ducks it and proceeds to deliver a clothesline of her own to Star, sending her out over the top rope, crashing to the outside.

Ruby Parvati: Evans taking out Star there!

Looking out to the crowd, the fans cheer as Evans nods before turning around and receiving a swift kick to the gut from Talon before she then plants her with a lifting DDT.

Axel Reid: Bloodspike connects! Star just hit Evans with Bloodspike!

As Evans rolls out of the ring to the outside, Neon tries to surprise Talon from behind but the Horsewoman side-steps and throws her over the top rope and turns away, however unbeknownst to Talon, Neon keeps hold of the top rope.

Ruby Parvati: Turn around Talon!

Neon then skins the cat and this time, manages to succeed in surprising Talon with a schoolgirl roll-up.


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Axel Reid: So close there by Gina...

Both women are quick to their feet and Neon delivers a swift kick to her gut before hitting the ropes with a springboard crossbody, however Talon moves out of the way and dives towards Star and makes the tag.

Ruby Parvati: And finally, Talon makes the tag to Star, she needed that...

Star slowly climbs into the ring as she watches Neon crawl towards her corner, however Evans is nowhere to be seen as she’s still down after been hit with Bloodspike earlier.

Axel Reid: Gina has no-one to tag, she’s in trouble here...

Star saunters over towards Neon with a smirk on her face before she gets down onto her knees and begins to choke the Second Babe out, forcing the referee to utilize the five count for the second time in this match.

Ruby Parvati: And again, Star choking the life out of her opponent.

Before the referee reaches five, she releases the hold and then begins to repeatedly shove her face, mocking her and embarrassing her as the fans boo heavily.

Axel Reid: Pure disrespect been shown here by Katalina.

Dragging her up to her feet, Star plants Neon with a DDT before going for a lateral press.


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Ruby Parvati: Another pinfall and yet another kick-out from Neon.

Evans slowly begins to climb back up onto the ring apron as she realizes that her partner is in desperate need of a tag. Star smirks at the booing fans as she drags her up to her feet again, but suddenly, Neon rolls her up into a small package.


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Axel Reid: And this time it’s Star who kicks out again!

Evans is screaming for a tag as Neon slowly crawls towards her and finally, tags her in as the First Babe bolts into the ring and takes Star down with a hard clothesline as the fans cheer wildly.

Ruby Parvati: And here comes Evans!

Getting back to her feet, Star is knocked straight back down with a second clothesline before Evans screams out to the crowd who cheer back in response.

Axel Reid: These fans are going wild right now!

This time when Star gets back to her feet, Evans plants her with a T-bone Suplex before pointing over to the turnbuckle which gets a huge pop from the crowd.

Ruby Parvati: It looks like Evans is looking to fly here!

Evans then heads over to the turnbuckle and scales it as Star slowly begins to get to her feet. Suddenly, Talon attempts to get into the ring and the referee quickly stops her and in reaction to that, Neon also tries to get into the ring, but again the referee quickly heads over towards Neon and tells her to get back out.

Axel Reid: The referee is having a tough job keeping these women in check.

Whilst the referee is distracted by Neon, Talon runs over to Evans and strikes her with a forearm causing her to drop to a seated position perched on top of the turnbuckle before climbing back out onto the apron before the referee can see.

Ruby Parvati: Smart strategy there by Talon.

Star proceeds to climb the turnbuckle and sets up a Superplex, however when she attempts it, Evans blocks it by trapping her foot in the rope.

Axel Reid: Evans isn’t backing down here...

Delivering several shots to Star’s gut, she then follows up with a headbutt that forces her back down onto the mat. Still on her feet, Evans quickly climbs back up onto the turnbuckle and dives off and nails Star with a diving crossbody followed by a quick pin.


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Ruby Parvati: Almost got the three there...

Evans slowly gets to her feet and tags in Neon as both women charge towards Talon and deliver a double dropkick to her, knocking her off the ring apron to the outside, much to the fans delight.

Axel Reid: And the Neon Babes taking Talon out of the equation!

Measuring Star, Evans waits for her to get to her feet as the fans cheer the Neon Babes on.

Ruby Parvati: What have the Neon Babes got up there sleeves here?

As Star turns around, Evans grabs hold of her and hits her with a second T-bone Suplex, but this time, Neon follows that up with her corner springboard Moonsault.

Axel Reid: The Time Warp connects! This could be it right here!

Neon then quickly hooks Star’s inner leg as the referee drops to his knees to make the count.


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DING DING DING!!!

Ruby Parvati: What?!?! The Neon Babes just defeated half of the Horsewomen of Chaos?!?!

Axel Reid: You seem surprised, Ruby. They are the Twin City Champions you know!

Ruby Parvati: I know that! I just thought that Katalina and Talon had their number tonight.

“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” blasts out of the PA system as the referee hands Evans and Neon their Twin City Championships and raises their arms high above their heads.

Jerry Heisenberg: Here are your winners! THE NEON BABES!!!

Gina and Nicole embrace as Katalina rolls towards the ropes, being helped out of the ring by a disgruntled Talon. Sentinel stares at the Neon Babes silently before he tends to both women, accompanying them to the ramp as Talon glares at the Twin City Champions.

Ruby Parvati: That look says this isn't over. They just made this more difficult on themselves.

Axel Reid: As if being the Twin City Champions wasn't difficult to begin with. Those titles still belong to them, but holding them is going to be a tricky endeavour. Still, they have won tonight, and they are celebrating in style.

Gina attempts to get Nicole to dance with her, doing a funky jig straight from the 80's. Nicole does a little shuffle in the end, causing Gina to laugh and hug her partner. The two continue to celebrate with their belts as the scene cuts away.

We cut backstage where we see Darius Yates standing by with a microphone in hand and a smile on his face.

Darius Yates: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time, Orphanage member, “The Punisher”...Matt Robinson.

The camera pans out slightly and Matt Robinson appears on camera beside Yates, dressed in his wrestling gear along with his black “Breaking Necks, Ending Careers” T-shirt. Folding his arms across his chest, he glances down to Yates before slowly cracking his neck from left to right.

Darius Yates: Thanks for joining me Matt...and I wish to start off with what happened at Breakthrough 42...it wasn’t such a great night for The Orphanage, was it?

Chuckling, Robinson shakes his head a little.

Matt Robinson: I bet the fans loved seeing both Winter and Cass unfortunately come up short in their respective matches against Elskerinne and Kincaid...and I bet those two are feeling pretty high and mighty after their fluke victories...

Darius Yates: Fluke victories? You seem to be very vocal about flukes whenever a member of The Orphanage loses...

Robinson shoots a scowling glare towards the interviewer.

Matt Robinson: Of course they’re damn flukes! We at The Orphanage are the best damn wrestlers in this company! We don’t lose to nobodies like Kincaid...or Elskerinne...or idiots like Ryder freakin’ Blade!

Darius Yates: Who just so happens to be your opponent tonight, and he is coming off a very impressive victory at Breakthrough 42 over the leader of the Horsewomen of Chaos, Emma Carlisle...does that worry you at all?

Robinson tosses his head back and laughs before turning his attention back to Yates.

Matt Robinson: I never get worried about any of my opponents, Darius. Ryder Blade is a joke...his entire undefeated streak and reign as Xcel Champion...was a joke! His belief that he could take the World Visionary Championship away from English? That’s the biggest damn joke of them all!

Shaking his head, he strokes his beard a little.

Matt Robinson: And the fact that he beat the big, bad, scary leader of the Horsewomen of Chaos...that doesn’t bother me at all! When it comes down to powerful and unstoppable forces in this company, nobody even considers the Horsewomen of Chaos...because everyone with a brain knows that the greatest force in VoW...is The Orphanage. The fact that Ryder Blade of all people managed to beat the so-called “great” Emma Carlisle...well maybe that just proves that Ms Carlisle...isn’t as great as she thinks she...”

Suddenly, Robinson’s attention is diverted to something or someone off camera which stops him mid-sentence.

Matt Robinson: And what do you want?

The camera pans over to reveal the Horsewomen themselves, or at least three-quarters of them. Emma Carlisle, Katalina Star and Talon, flanked by Sentinel and Candi, close the distance between themselves and The Punisher with Carlisle not taking her eyes off him. The fans murmur excitedly in anticipation of the pending explosion.

Axel Reid: It seems as if Emma Carlisle and the Horsewomen decided to drop in on Robinson’s interview here...

Ruby Parvati: That’s rude of them...

Death's face shows the marks of a particularly nasty incident that took place in the aftermath of Breakthrough 42. Her voice is colder than usual, her manner and posture rigid, and she looks at Robinson as if she doesn't know who he is.

Emma Carlisle: You know who we are, obviously...

Behind her, Talon and Katalina smirk knowingly while Sentinel merely stands and stares. Candi is off in her own little world as per usual.

Emma Carlisle: ...but who are you again?

Robinson chuckles as a faint ooing sound comes from the sold out crowd.

Matt Robinson: That’s funny...no...really it is...

Carlisle and the rest of the Horsewomen don’t seem amused and just continue to stare coldly at the Orphan.

Matt Robinson: ...but if you insist...the name is Matt Robinson...a.k.a The Punisher...a.k.a...the most dangerous man in VoW...a.k.a the Wrestling God. I would have expected someone such as yourself to already be very familiar with someone such as myself. I’m a highly accomplished wrestler...I’ve ended more careers than anyone else in this company...and of course...I’m a member of The Orphanage...you know...the REAL force here...in VoW!

Carlisle waves a hand negligently at the diatribe, feigning a look of boredom.

Emma Carlisle: ...who's dating the Whore of Babylon, running scared from mannequins and carrying Casanova English's jock strap. Yes, Matthew, you're so very mighty. Were you never taught that the more a person has to trumpet about their accomplishments and prowess the less it truly means? At what point are any of us supposed to be impressed by you?

She strikes the tip of her cane lightly against the concrete beneath her feet, staring Robinson in the eye.

Emma Carlisle: Go ahead and ponder that. We'll wait...

Looking down to the floor, Robinson chuckles for a few seconds before suddenly stopping and turning deadly serious as he looks up and glares right into Carlisle’s eyes.

Matt Robinson: Go ahead and insult my Queen again...and see what you get!

Emma Carlisle: So confirming that you're a coward and the World Visionary Champion's yes-man is satisfactory, but calling Winter Pine for what she is...that's a hard limit? I didn't know she was that fragile...

The tip of her tongue sneaks out to wet her black lips beneath the half-skull mask. It's telling that, despite that covering, the bruises and all else are still apparent.

Emma Carlisle: You're not going to do anything, Matthew, because you don't have the stones. You can't blow your nose without English saying so and that idiot Stuart posting some Photoshopped, 1980s-era joke about it on Twitter. Or...

Death leans in just a bit, both hands atop the head of her cane, her head turned just slightly as if she were offering her cheek for a free shot to the Punisher.

Emma Carlisle: ...maybe you can be a man for once and prove the world wrong?

As Yates stands between the two, looking rather nervous and almost shaking, Robinson’s hand balls up into a fist as he looks set to strike Death Incarnate.

Axel Reid: Is he mad? Is he actually thinking about picking a fight with the Horsewomen of Chaos?

Ruby Parvati: Whether Carlisle believes he’s a man or not...he sure as Hell is a man!

The tension is thick enough to cut with the blade hidden in Emma's cane. Robinson exchanges glances with all of them, none of them friendly or genial. Yates, though holding his ground, looks like a child between the two sides. He thinks to pose a question but Carlisle turns his way suddenly and the urge dies quickly. Finally, Robinson smirks.

Matt Robinson: Make sure to tune into my match later tonight...I’ll show you then, exactly who I am...as well as showing you how to get the job done.

With that, Robinson walks away off camera, leaving the Horsewomen with Yates before we cut away.

Axel Reid: Strong words coming from our World Champion, who is going to do whatever he can to win tonight.

Ruby Parvati: He won't have to die trying. He is going to--

YAH HAHAHAHA HA HAHAHAHAHA HA!!!

Ruby Parvati: GAAHHH!!!

The sound of hysterical laughter fills the arena, startling everyone in attendance, as suddenly "Emperor's New Clothes" by PANIC! At The Disco hits the speakers! The fans mostly cheer this time around as three shadows appear at the entrance. The first verse makes its grand appearance and with the help of a blue-tinted spotlight so do those at the top of the ramp.

FINDERS KEEPERS, LOSERS WEEPERS!

One figure is an attractive, dark haired woman donning black skinny jeans and an even blacker jacket. She flips her hair out of her face and mouths 'back to life' as our view trails to the other woman, smaller and blonder, with a stoic look about her. She puts a finger to her lips when the camera focuses in on her and the song says 'watch me die', as we then slowly trail back over to the center and hear: 'you just might see a ghost tonight!'

The light brightens to reveal between the women... a blonde mannequin! Her make-up is on point, hair styled perfectly, and she dons wrestling gear and ridiculous 'tattoos' of animals, pop culture references, and iconic horror images. Smoke suddenly billows upward around the plastic doll, and it disperses just as quickly to reveal the one and only, Elskerinne!

Jerry Heisenberg: The following contest is a Non-Title Match scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, currently residing in St. Paul, Minnesota by way of Moca, Puerto Rico, she weighed in tonight at 145lbs..."THE ONE AND ONLY " ELSKERINNE!!!

Donning dark blue wrestling garb, her hair is done up in a tight, sloppy grecian braid, and there is a large crescent-shaped streak of black and purple glitter smeared across the left side of her face. Elskerinne places a finger to the glitter, trailing it down her cheek to the side of her mouth as she gazes out toward the crowd with that signature grin, patiently awaiting the arrival of her opponent.

Axel Reid: Since her arrival in VoW, Elskerinne has made it abundantly clear that she wants to face one person more than the others: Casanova English. She was given the opportunity to do so after English made an open challenge, and she quickly accepted the chance to face him one-on-one.

Ruby Parvati: What I want to know is... why did she not want the World Visionary Championship on the line? Cassie was more than willing to put it up for grabs, and she foolishly said no!

Axel Reid: Elskerinne said it clearly herself, Ruby. She wants to prove she can beat English and earn the right to be a contender. Kincaid did it at the last Breakthrough, and Elskerinne wants to join that short but memorable list.

The lights go dim as the eerie voice of a former member of the notorious Manson Family rings through the arena.

"Yeah, I remember her saying: I'm already dead... I'm already dead... I'm already dead..."

The lights flicker revealing Casanova English on the stage, the flash catching the faceplate of the World Visionary Championship causing a brief reflection of light. The crowd boos loudly as the voice continues.

"You're going to get up and scream. I'm already dead... I'm already dead... I'm already dead..."
You're going to get up and- Burn an X in your head."

Pyro blasts off and the lights turn back on as Casanova English acknowledges the Canadian crowd before walking down the ramp slowly, receiving a strong mixed reaction as he rubs the World Title that is strapped around his waist.

Jerry Heisenberg: And his opponent, he hails from Toronto, Ontario, Canada and weighed in tonight at 200lbs... he is the "Modern Day Messiah" and the current VoW World Visionary Champion... CASANOVA ENGLISH!!!

Ruby Parvati: Kincaid managed to beat him, but I don't think Elskerinne will. That loss has made him realize how strong the competition is getting, and he has to become the English of old.

Axel Reid: I assume you mean the English of old that defeated the likes of Matt Slater, Starrkadian, Bobby Backdoor and others on his way to top.

Ruby Parvati: Of course I do! That was him showing he was the best in the company, and nobody could touch him. Ry-Ry might have that distinction now, but Cassie is 1b to Ry-Ry's 1a... in my opinion anyway.

Axel Reid: Whatever the case, we heard what he had to say shortly before this match. It is do or die for him. He has to win tonight, or his stance in this company will be in serious trouble.

English slowly struts up the steps onto the ring apron. He hangs his jacket on the turnbuckle before stepping through the second rope. Now in the center of the ring Casanova takes off the Championship slowly and raises it above his head proudly before handing the World Championship to the referee. English backs into the corner and begins stretching out, waiting for the match to begin as he studies Elskerinne, a woman who is smiling confidently and profoundly.

Axel Reid: Look at Elskerinne's smile. It's as if she's beaten him already.

Ruby Parvati: Wait until Cassie knees that smile off her wacky, painted face.

DING DING DING!!!

The Canadian crowd cheer once the bell rings, getting settled for this interesting contest. English shakes his arm loose as Elskerinne remains perfectly still, hands on her hips as she smiles at him. But as time ticks on, slowly but surely, her familiar smile begins to drop... and drop... until it becomes a scowl of contempt, an expression that makes the crowd react!

Ruby Parvati: She's... not smiling anymore...

Axel Reid: I think it's time for serious business, Ruby! She despises English and what he's trying to do to this company!

English steps out of the corner... just before Elskerinne rushes out of the one she was in! Scouting a rushing attack, Casanova raises his arm horizontally for a clothesline, but Elsky ducks under the defensive manoeuvre and slides to a halt, spinning around and leaping onto his back for a Reverse Naked Choke, which she mischievously calls the World of Fun!

Axel Reid: Look at this! Elskerinne is trying to choke English out!

Ruby Parvati: That's an illegal hold! Referee!

Despite the lethality of the choke and Elskerinne's grip, English is still too fresh to be brought down quickly. He latches onto her body as she stumbles backwards, driving her body into the corner! "E" loses her grip from the impact, allowing the Modern Day Messiah to move forwards, preventing a hasty counter from his mysterious opponent.

Ruby Parvati: So much for that. She got off lightly.

Thea and JB look on as Elskerinne rushes at him again from the corner, English feeling his throat and breathing in a good amount of oxygen to sustain his energy all the while. She springs up on bare feet and wraps her legs around his neck, swinging the champion over with a Headscissors Takedown! Instead of rolling away, Elsky tightens her legs around his neck, applying a vice grip in order to choke him out again! English frantically extends his legs to the nearby ropes, latching his foot onto the bottom one and causing a break by the official.

Axel Reid: Elskerinne has attempted to make English pass out two times in less than a minute! Could that be her strategy?

Ruby Parvati: But she's using choke holds that aren't allowed! She should be disqualified!

Axel Reid: As long as her arms and legs are above the larynx, then it's not considered a choke.

The face-painted , Mannequin designer gets back to a vertical base, spreading her arms to the crowd as they cheer. English battles back to his feet, whereby Elsky runs at him with a Crossbody Block. Suddenly, Casanova raises his leg and connects with a high knee to her abdomen! Elskerinne tumbles onto her knees before English aggressively pulls her head between his legs, grabbing her arms for the Existential Existence!

Axel Reid: And English is going for the Existential Existence already!

Ruby Parvati: What a short match this will be!

Amazingly, Elskerinne pulls her arms to the sides, detaching English's hands from one another! She spins out of the predicament and then nails a Roundhouse Kick, causing Casanova to fall and then immediately roll out of the ring to regroup! Some of the crowd cheer and others boo their national celebrity being taken out, but it is clear among them all who has the advantage at this very moment.

Axel Reid: Elskerinne avoided the Existential Existence and kicked English out of the ring! Our World Visionary Champion is in hot water tonight!

Ruby Parvati: It's the early stages of the match, Axel. Elskerinne is bound to make a stupid mistake sooner or later! English doesn't make any mistakes!

Axel Reid: Oh, of course he doesn't. I suppose Ryder doesn't either.

Ruby Parvati: Nope!

With English feeling his head outside the ring, ignoring the referee to get back inside, Elskerinne decides to mount the top turnbuckle as the crowd murmur in anticipation. Perched on the top rope, Elsky fully stands up and points to the paying audience, shouting "long live Elskerinne, long live our dreams!", to the vocal masses, as if dedicating what she is about to do to them. Then she acknowledges English before she leaps off, accurately getting the distance right as she crashes on top of him with an amazing SHOOTING STAR PRESS!

Axel Reid: WOW what a dive! A Shooting Star Press to the floor, and these fans just went crazy! Elskerinne has flattened our champion... and there she goes with those hard punches to the face!

Ruby Parvati: Do something, you incompetent referee! Don't just stand there and watch!

"ELS-KE-RINNE!" chants flow throughout the arena as the referee demands the two combatants get back inside the ring. Elskerinne smiles at him before she stands up, bringing English with her and using what power she has to lift him onto the apron and roll him inside. Worn but not fatigued, Casanova rises quickly and catches Elskerinne with a forearm as she enters the ring. However, Elskerinne retaliates with a hard slap to his face! Casanova feels his cheek before she plants a kick to his mid-section, and then delivers a straight punch to his nose!

Axel Reid: Now we've got ourselves a fight, and Elskerinne is winning!

Ruby Parvati: I'm sure she bathes her hands in some kind of substance! How else can you explain this?!

Axel Reid: It's called meticulous training, and... oh, English connects with a hard elbow!

Finding a lucky opening, English scores with the elbow before he plants another knee into her stomach. Another elbow follows, this time to the back of her neck. Thea encourages her friend to stand from one knee, but the Modern Day Messiah makes that harder with yet another elbow smash. Finally, English grits his teeth as he grabs Elskerinne by the head, lifting her up before he throws her over the top rope to the outside...

Or so he intended to! Instead, Elskerinne grabs the top rope with her hands, hanging just above the floor as Casanova stumbles away. The crowd cheer loudly as Elskerinne pulls herself up and over the rope athletically, "skinning the cat" back into the ring as Thea applauds!

Axel Reid: English is unaware of what Elskerinne just did, and she's waiting for him to turn around with that wide smile!

Once English turns around, his surprised expression is replaced by a grimace as she rushes at him, twisting her legs around his neck yet again... until she spins into a DDT that plants the champion!

Axel Reid: Tilt-a-Whirl DDT!

Ruby Parvati: Come on, Cassie!

Elskerinne makes a cover!


ONE!




TW--


No, English gets his shoulder up. Remaining on top of him, Elskerinne dishes out some more punches before she stands up, performing what could only be described as a robotic dance before she jumps up and lands a Fist Drop onto his forehead!

Axel Reid: This match has been in Elskerinne's favour since the bell rang. I don't think I've seen English get taken apart like this in a long time!

Elskerinne covers the World Visionary Champion again...


ONE!




TWO!




No, English kicks out again.


Ruby Parvati: But he's no pushover, Axel. We've seen how many matches he's won and how he comes back from the brink of defeat.

Axel Reid: Keep in mind that Elskerinne is undefeated. No one has been able to beat her since her debut, much like Zahara Matisse!

Reverting back to a submission game, Elsky attempts to lock English into a Dragon Clutch! However, Casanova is able to scramble out of the hold, tripping Elskerinne onto her back in the process. With a look of uncertainty on his face, English retreats to the corner, feeling his face yet again as the referee checks on his condition. English waves the referee off... but his slight attention break leaves him open to a running Dropkick from his opponent!

Ruby Parvati: I call shenanigans! The referee should be ashamed of that!

Axel Reid: He was only asking English if he could continue. He's doing his damn job!

Rolling to her feet, Elskerinne just will not slow down, again running at English with a second dropkick! Once again she rolls to her feet, but this time she runs to the opposite corner, using them as a speed booster to sprint at her foe and deliver a Bicycle Kick to his chest! Winded, English is left susceptible to a facelock from "E". The enigmatic woman smiles to the crowd again before she locks Casanova into a Cutter... only to run up the ropes and rotate over his body with a seated Shiranui!

Axel Reid: Oh my what a move from Elskerinne!

Ruby Parvati: I can't believe what I'm seeing!

Instead of going for a cover, Elskerinne ascends the ropes again. She stands fully erect on the top rope like last time, pointing her finger once again to the crowd. She shouts "long live Elskerinne" again, but before she can finish her phrase, the crowd collectively shout "Long live our dreams!", a reaction that makes her smile proudly. With her support gained, Elskerinne then looks down at English and jumps off with a Double Foot Stomp, caving in English's chest with the brutal attack!

Axel Reid: Double Foot Stomp from Elskerinne! English could be beaten again!

Elsky makes the cover with a leg hooked...


ONE!




TWO!




No, English raises his arm as the referee prepares to count the three!

Axel Reid: English kicked out of the Foot Stomp, and Elskerinne's smile is not as wide as it once was.

Ruby Parvati: Now she's starting to realize what she has gotten herself into. Cassie has rarely been beaten, and there is a good reason why.

Axel Reid: But Elskerinne has been dominating this match so far. She just has to keep at it until she can keep English down.

As Elskerinne contemplates her next move, JB suddenly starts searching through her bag at ringside. From inside she pulls out an iron bar, which she places onto the apron. Noticing this, Thea immediately grabs it and yells at JB, demanding to know why she wants Elskerinne to cheat.

Axel Reid: It appears we've got a commotion at ringside now... between both of Elskerinne's companions!

Ruby Parvati: Oh this is great! They're fighting amongst themselves already!

JB grabs a hold of the iron bar, telling Thea to let go with a stern expression. Thea refuses, saying that Elskerinne is going to win fair and square. Suddenly JB shoves Thea, letting go of the iron bar beforehand. Disgruntled, Thea drops the bar and shoves JB back, eliciting a reaction from the crowd. This reaction confuses Elskerinne, who finally sees what's going on.

Distracted by her entourage having a physical disagreement, Elskerinne attempts to break it up as she approaches them and leans through the ropes. Even the referee gets involved in the commotion, ordering both ladies to separate or get evicted from ringside. Before Elsky can talk with the referee about them though, English suddenly capitalizes on her distraction, blasting her from behind with a knee to the lower part of her spine!

Ruby Parvati: HA! This is why no one should accompany you to the ring!

Axel Reid: English has gotten his opportunity to make amends, and he is doing it now as he hammers Elskerinne with forearms and knees!

Thea and JB become distant, both visually blaming the other as English drops consecutive knees on Elskerinne. Eventually he pulls her away from the helpful use of the ropes and lifts her up, dropping her onto his knee with a Gutbuster. This transitions into a front facelock, which he uses to drop "E" with a DDT of his own!

Axel Reid: DDT from English, and now the tides have turned against Camp Elskerinne.

Casanova switches Elskerinne onto her back and makes a lateral cover...


ONE!




TW--



No, Elskerinne kicks out with time to spare. After issuing a strong breath, English hoists Elskerinne up to her feet, wraps his arms around her waist and pulls her over with a German Suplex. He keeps his hands locked, rotating his hips and pulling her up into a second German Suplex! The crowd boo as they realize who he is imitating, watching him rotate his hips a third time before he launches Elsky up and over with a third successive German Suplex!

Ruby Parvati: That should keep her down for a while.

Axel Reid: Those were some good textbook Suplexes from our World Champion, who is now staring at her with complete disapproval.

A mixed reaction causes English to scan the audience, yet his focus is mainly on Elskerinne. He stands still, studying her movements as she attempts to get back to a vertical base. That's when he moves his hand to his throat and does a throat slash gesture, signalling her brutal downfall. Once Elskerinne just gets to her feet, English runs at her and extends his knee, attempting to break her face with a running knee strike! Elskerinne goes down, and her supporters cry foul!

Ruby Parvati: Now she'll look more freakish than ever! Take that!

Axel Reid: That was a hard knee to the face, and English is mercifully going for the cover.


ONE!




TWO!




NO! Elskerinne manages to kick out again!

Axel Reid: Elskerinne holding on, and you have to respect her heart and determination after that vicious knee strike.

Ruby Parvati: It gives English more of a reason to do it again. Then she won't kick out.

Considering another measure of punishment, English stands near Elskerinne's legs and then grabs them. At first he simply stomps her in the stomach, concentrating on an area he has damaged since the start of the match. But then he places his foot to the side and wraps her legs around his thigh.

Ruby Parvati: Oh wait just a minute!

The Canadian audience immediately recognize the move, and their reaction is astounding as the Modern Day Messiah turns Elskerinne onto her front!

Axel Reid: SHARPSHOOTER! Casanova English has the Sharpshooter locked in!

Ruby Parvati: It had to be done, didn't it? HA HA! It Came From Canada!

Suffering from the intense pressure on her spine, Elskerinne screams as she claws the canvas. English now smiles wide, taunting her mannerisms as he sits deeper. However, Elskerinne shows so much heart, being determined to reach the ropes as her supporters encourage her to hang on. Even Thea runs around the ring so she can help Elskerinne up close, willing her on to do whatever she can to survive!

Axel Reid: The pain has got to be excruciating, but Elskerinne is hanging on for everything she believes in!

Ruby Parvati: Screw her dreams! This is real life, and the reality is that she is stuck with nowhere to go!

Axel Reid: Well she's going somewhere now! You'll have to eat those words!

Ruby Parvati: Not if she taps out, which she's going to!

Listening to the crowd's rallying cries, Elskerinne inches her way closer to the ropes, gritting her teeth as she deals with the pain. English attempts to keep her fixed to one spot, but her resilience proves difficult to subdue. Eventually, she stretches her arm out, but she hesitates as the severity of the pain sets in.

Ruby Parvati: She's going to tap!

Hovering her hand above the mat, Elskerinne raises it up... and then swings for the ropes, grabbing the bottom one as the crowd cheer mightily!

Axel Reid: She made it! She got to the ropes, but what damage has that Sharpshooter done to her spinal column?

Ruby Parvati: And think about how her stomach feels too. English has got her beat!

Not giving Casanova the satisfaction of picking her up, Elskerinne starts to use the ropes to reach a vertical base. However English, after regrouping, targets her with another elbow strike to the back of her neck. With her debilitated, he uses this time to lift her under his arm and carry her away from the ropes... only to execute a deep Backbreaker!

Axel Reid: Damn what a Backbreaker! Elskerinne is writhing in pain, and I don't see a smile on her face this time.

English hurriedly crawls over to her and makes another cover...


ONE!




TWO!




THR-- NO!

Elskerinne denies a victory for the World Champion with a last-second kick-out!

Ruby Parvati: How is she still surviving?!

Axel Reid: Her dream is keeping her alive... the dream to defeat English and prove that there is hope for everyone!

Annoyed by her endurance, English adjusts his tights as he stands back up. Suddenly, he eyes the ropes across from her prone body. Without a second thought, he hops over her body and runs to the ropes, jumping onto the middle one and flying back with a Lionsault!

That's when Elskerinne somehow manages to avoid the move, causing English to improvise in midair and over-rotate! He's forced to land on his feet, an act that causes him to stumble from the quickness of it all!

Axel Reid: English had the Lionsault in mind, but Elskerinne scouted it and dodged a bullet!

Ruby Parvati: Now what is she going to do?

Surprisingly, Elsky reaches her feet, her posture crooked from the Sharpshooter and subsequent Backbreaker. The crowd are still fully behind her though, something that English takes offence to. He charges at her with a clothesline... but Elskerinne ducks under it. Moments later she turns and leaps onto his back, wrapping her legs around his body as she cinches in the World of Fun again!

Axel Reid: And we're back to the submission strategy! The World of Fun is locked in again, and this time she does have it!

Ruby Parvati: I'm telling you it's a choke! A BLATANT CHOKE!

English awkwardly stumbles around, feeling himself becoming weaker as Elskerinne's grip locks tight. She grimaces as she leans her weight onto him, forcing the champion to buckle and collapse to one knee! The Canadian crowd become strongly mixed again, yet there are distinctly more cheers than boos.

Axel Reid: English is fading! He's down to one knee!

Ruby Parvati: This isn't fair!

As if to ease Ruby's mind, the referee looks closely at Elskerinne's arms. Unfortunately for Ruby, he signals that it ISN'T a choke. English sways his arms, attempting to hold on to his consciousness. Suddenly, out of pure desperation, the champion lunges to the ropes and grabs them with his arm, not caring if Elskerinne is lying on top of him during this time!

Ruby Parvati: He got the ropes! He got the ropes!

Axel Reid: Now both of them are fatigued in some way. Elskerinne with her back and stomach, English with the depletion of oxygen!

Splutters and heavy breaths become English's current method, doing so as Elskerinne tends to her lower back. But once she sees Casanova, her confident smile returns, filling her with adrenaline as she summons the will to fully stand again. English does the same thing... and he is immediately battered with three spinning elbow strikes, which Elskerinne has named Three's A Crowd!

Axel Reid: Those elbows were hard and connected well, and now Elskerinne has control again!

Staggering from the blows, English can do nothing as Elskerinne ignores her back pain and runs at the ropes. She comes off them and jumps up for a Slingblade... but Casanova reacts quickly and raises his knee, slamming it hard into her stomach yet again!

Ruby Parvati: I've lost count of how many times he's done that, but it works!

Winded and curled up from the counter strike, Elskerinne inhales deeply as she pushes herself back up from the canvas. Meanwhile English shakes his head, clearing the cobwebs as he stumbles around gingerly. That is until Elskerinne gets to her feet while being bent over, at which point English grabs her head, jumps up and executes the ENGLISH LESSON!

Ruby Parvati: BOOM! Elskerinne just learned her lesson!

Axel Reid: What a match this has been, but it could be all over right now!

English groggily covers her and hooks the far leg at the same time!


ONE!





TWO!





THREE???



NO!!! ELSKERINNE KICKS OUT!

The fans go ballistic after the startling kick-out, and even English looks a little startled... until that shock transforms into emotional frustration.

Axel Reid: And this match continues! Elskerinne is living by English's code... do or die!

Ruby Parvati: She needs to die! English needs to unload that final chamber!

Axel Reid: I don't think you should condone that kind of violence...

Ruby Parvati: It's a figure of speech! You know what I meant!

Mustering energy from deep within, English forces himself to his feet and brings Elskerinne up with him. He attempts to lock her arms again for the Existential Existence, a sight that the crowd boo and cheer. All of a sudden, Elskerinne spins out of it and locks English's arm, trying to bring him down into a Crossface!

Axel Reid: Counter after counter... and even the Crossface gets countered!

English remains firm, blocking the Crossface until he punches her in the stomach and rolls away. Getting back to his feet, English rushes at the fatigued Elskerinne, aiming for another running knee! At the last moment, "E" dodges the attack, evading with precision! English stumbles and turns around, just as Elskerinne spins around and takes him down with the DISCUS PUNCH!

Axel Reid: Discus Punch! Discus Punch!

Ruby Parvati: With a fist that feels like concrete, according to Matthew Robinson!

Emitting a slight smile, Elskerinne collapses onto English and makes the cover...


ONE!






TWO!






THREE???



NO! NO!!! ENGLISH GETS HIS SHOULDER UP!

Both competitors look debilitated after the kick-out, residing on the canvas as the crowd chant their names. Each have their own supporters, and it makes for an interesting atmosphere. Eventually, after a minute or so, a seemingly healthier Elskerinne begins to find her feet, her back still causing her problems as she staggers to the ropes. Soon enough she wanders back to Casanova, grasping his head and placing him into a DDT position!

Axel Reid: Elskerinne could be ready to finish this with the Whip DDT!

Astonishingly, a surge of power flows through English as he suddenly rushes Elskerinne into the corner, causing her spinal column further problems!

Ruby Parvati: But it's not over yet!

After shaking his head, a deep bruise now appearing on his face just below his eye, English grabs Elskerinne and lifts her onto his shoulders with a Muscle Buster! He walks backwards before he connects with the move, one that he has not done in his career up to this point!

Ruby Parvati: English just used a Muscle Buster!

Axel Reid: And now he's going for the Silence of the Lamb!

Wrapping Elskerinne into a Triangle Choke, English cinches in the hold as the crowd roar from opposing sides! Elsky battles against the hold as best as she can, stretching her bare feet and legs out to the ropes... but she can't quite reach them!

Ruby Parvati: She's trapped! English has her down!

Thea slams her hands onto the apron, inspiring Elskerinne to hold on. Meanwhile JB has her arms crossed, a worried frown plastering her face. But as much as she fights, a valiant English has a way to shift his body, ensuring that she cannot move anywhere. The choke begins to set in, and Elskerinne's body starts to become limp.

Axel Reid: This isn't good for Elskerinne. She has to find a way out quickly!

The referee kneels close, keeping a good eye on the action as it unfolds. Suddenly, Elskerinne resorts to one last effort, dragging her legs back towards the ropes! She extends them as far as she can... but her toes just scrape them! English then turns his body to the side, pulling Elskerinne further away!

Ruby Parvati: She can't get out!

Strangely, as her supporters realize what predicament she is in, a wide smile appears on her face. She stares straight into English's eyes from his lower extremities, his legs wrapped around her arm and neck. As her eyes become heavy, she uses her remaining energy to say to him personally "Long live Elskerinne... long live our dreams." English keeps the hold applied, furrowing his eyebrows as she chuckles defiantly. Only then do her eyes close... and her head limply rests on his leg.

Axel Reid: Did... did she pass out?

English looks at the referee, who quickly grabs her arm and performs the task of lifting it up and letting it hit the mat. After the third time this happens, he jumps up and calls for the bell!

Ruby Parvati: She DID pass out! Cassie wins!

DING DING DING!!!

Thunderous boos flow around the arena, mixed with a spattering of cheers, but the result is without doubt. English lets go of the unconscious Elskerinne, a woman who never tapped out, before he rests on his knees and gets his arm raised by the referee.

Jerry Heisenberg: Here is your winner by submission... CASANOVA ENGLISH!!!

Axel Reid: Elskerinne fought and fought, but in the end, it was the Silence of the Lamb that ended her winning streak. Casanova English has avenged his loss against Kincaid tonight, but it was not easy by any means.

Ruby Parvati: He deserved that victory. He took everything she dished out, and he made her pass out!

Axel Reid: She never tapped though, and that's what people will remember. She made a name for herself tonight, and she has earned mine and the fan's respect after that.

Ruby Parvati: Ehh... she's still a face-painted freak to me.

Thea and JB check on Elskerinne as English leaves the ring, being handed his World Visionary Championship. He stares at her body and then her companions before he raises the belt aloft, receiving another mixed reaction before he exhaustively heads towards the backstage area up the ramp.

Axel Reid: Will anyone be able to unseat him from his throne? That is the question.

Ruby Parvati: I think Ry-Ry could. It'll be a challenging prospect, but he could get it done.

Axel Reid: And if Kincaid is granted a shot at the title, he could repeat history with another win.

Ruby Parvati: Lightning does not strike twice against Cassie, Axel. That's the truth!

Soon enough, Elskerinne comes to her senses, and she is helped up to her feet by Thea and JB. The crowd give her a standing ovation as she looks around, and once she begins to get her bearings, another smile appears... this one manifested from the life of acceptance. As her smile becomes wider, even as she reels in defeat, the scene fades.

We cut back to ringside where the crowd is buzzing with excitement, a graphic of the next match goes up on the Jumbo Vision and there's a collective cheer from the Ontario crowd as they are absolutely ready for the I4NI Championship match. After panning over the audience to get a glimpse of the live crowd, there's a cut to ringside with Axel Reid and Ruby Parvati looking their absolute best.

Axel Reid: What a night we've had so far, Ruby, and we are FAR from over! I can promise you that, fans!

Ruby Parvati: We're just about to hit the barbaric end of the show, we've got Matt Robinson in action against Ryder Blade still to come, and of course the First Blood Match main event.

Axel Reid: But of course, up next we have a match for a title that's made for the men and women of VoW who thrive under brutal and barbaric conditions, and there are plenty of them.

As if on cue, the hardcore riffs and drum beat of "Little Pills" by Devilskin begins to echo throughout the arena as the fans rise to their feet.

Ruby Parvati: But out of all the psychos that call VoW home...This guy is the front runner for most screws loose, in my opinion.

Axel Reid: What makes you say that, Ruby?

As Axel utters those words, "Hardcore" Heath Williams steps out from behind the curtains with a wry smile on his face and Cera's Warhammer in his grasp. Behind him comes his 12 year old son, Ryan whom he's had quite the trouble with in the last few weeks.

Ruby Parvati: Well for starters, the man carries the warhammer of a deceased...dare I say, psychopath in her own right. Rest her soul and hope she doesn't haunt me.

Axel Reid: Valid point. Heath, of course, carrying the Warhammer as a tribute to The Baddest Bitch but he hasn't had the opportunity to use it until now...and one does wonder if Williams will get the chance to have a swing against the I4NI Champion.

Ruby Parvati: I hope so, crack some skulls with that thing already! That's where the money is at!

Axel Reid: Of course stressing the importance that this is sanctioned violence, so there isn't going to be any pay cuts from the result of this match in terms of the bell to bell action.

Williams begins to pace down the ramp, stopping every now and then to pay the crowd some due with a point or a fist pump. He stops at the end of the ramp and shakes his head as he looks over at a familiar face sitting in the front row. The familiar face smiles sheepishly and gives a wave as Heath nods back at him before continuing down.

Axel Reid: HEY! It's Tyron Bickerton...Tyron, of course, announced he'd be in attendance here tonight to cheer on his tag team partner and best friend in Heath's big match.

Ruby Parvati: Pinky and Brain aren't exactly on good terms though from what the VoW's social media dweebs tell me...

Axel Reid: They just care a lot about each other Ruby, Tyron wouldn't be out here if they didn't.

He reaches the ring, throwing the Warhammer in the ring before following behind it, rolling under the bottom rope. He climbs the nearest turnbuckle, slamming the Warhammer on a ring post before throwing his arms up in the air to an ovation from the crowd. He hops down and places the hammer under the bottom turnbuckle before sitting back up on the top turnbuckle and awaiting the entrance of his opponent.

Axel Reid: And now we await the champion...

The lights go out throughout the arena as the sounds of a tornado siren and thunder begin to play through the sound system, a dark blue hue radiating through the lights whenever the siren reaches it's peak. The thunder sound continues to grow louder and louder until both it and the siren completely cut out. Immediately, words formed from lightning graphics begin appearing on the JumboVision:

"TIME"

"TO"

Suddenly, a lightning strike hits the stage and smoke begins bellowing from the spot that was hit as the opening static rift to "Time To Shine" by Saliva begins to play and the word "SHINE" appears on the JumboVision. Just as the song goes to the opening guitar rift, out from the smoke runs out Tyler Storm, I4NI Championship in hand, to a roar of cheers from the crowd.

Ruby Parvati: That damn lightning strike gets me every time! Son of a...

Axel Reid: ...Ruby...

Tyler smiles as he walks to both sides of the stage, signalling to the crowd and mouthing words of respect to them before walking back to the middle of the stage and letting out a yell of "Time To!" which the audience responds with "Be Witness!" Tyler then begins walking down the ramp towards the ring, high-fiving and hugging fans along the way.

Axel Reid: 129 days and counting, Ruby...Over 200 days overall as I4NI Champion, Tyler Storm has found his niche some say and he's proven to be a defending champion wanting to defend this title as much as he possibly can and tonight is no different...

Ruby Parvati: He was handed the title in the Quest For The Case Ladder Match and then admittedly he defended it against Ace Watson, lost the damn thing to Scarlet Flint and since then he's won it back from Scarlet, whom we haven't heard from since, in a Steel Cage Match and then at Double Jeopardy he defeated Dathyn in a Tables Match. But tonight he may face his toughest opponent yet...

As Tyler reaches the end of the ramp, he pauses for a moment to take in the energy from the audience, glancing down at the championship in his hand. He slides the title in the ring before hopping up on the apron, then jumping up and using the top rope as leverage shoots between the top and middle ropes feet first into the ring. In the ring, Tyler picks up his title before he goes to each corner and signals out to the fans once more, and after he finishes at the final corner walks to the centre of the ring, punches the ground, and lets out a warrior yell before walking to his respective corner and waiting for the match to begin.

Axel Reid: Both men have made their entrances, all there is left to do is the ring introductions with the voice that can make even the most beautiful name sound intimidating, the man 'too loud for TV', Jerry Heisenberg!

Heath hops down from the turnbuckle, sensing the seriousness and tension click into the arena, the crowd hush down as Jerry Heisenberg moves to the middle of the ring. Tyler has his title in hand and hasn't taken his eyes off it since he's stepped into the ring, showing just how much this championship means to him.

Jerry Heisenberg: The following contest is a Falls Count Anywhere match, scheduled for only one fall and it is for the Eye For An Eye Championship!

There's a pop for the announcement of the title being on the line as both Heath and Tyler nod, knowing fully well how important this match is.
Jerry Heisenberg: First, the challenger, he stands here today at 6 feet and 4 inches, weighing in at 215 pounds. He hails from Auckland, New Zealand...He is "The Hardcore Hero" HEEEEEEEEAAATH WILLLLLLLLLLLIIIIIIAMMS!

Heath throws up the devil horns before going back to cracking his knuckles and warming up, preparing himself for the brawl at hand.

Jerry Heisenberg: And his opponent, he stands her today also at 6 feet and 4 inches, weighing in at 185 pounds. He hails from Birmingham, Alabama...He is the current, reigning and defending Eye For An Eye Champion, "The Hybrid" TYYYYYYYLLERRRRR STOOOOORRRRRRRMM!

Tyler does a quick spin before raising his title high in the air, letting out another battle roar for added intensity. The fans let out another roar of cheers, for both men as the referee takes the bronze championship, folding it up and raising it high above his head to another wave of cheers before passing it off to Jerry to take back to ringside. With nothing else needing to be done, the referee signals for the bell.

DING! DING! DING!

You could cut the tension in the arena with a knife as both men have a smirk on their face, staring each other down. The walk into the middle of the ring and share a quick fist bump similar to what MMA fighters down, signifying just how much of a brawl this is going to be.

"LET'S GO TYLER! HARD-CORE HEATH! LET'S GO TYLER! HARD-CORE HEATH!"

The chants begin to fire up in Ontario as they begin to circle the ring, it doesn't take long for the chants to fire up as both men try to fire up their respective chants to become louder and louder.

Axel Reid: Listen to this crowd, listen to these people!

Ruby Parvati: These two are a lot of people's favourites so for a lot of the nerds in attendance, this is a fantasy come true for them.

Finally, the anticipation reaches a high to the point where both men circle once more before locking up in a classic, collar and elbow tie up. The man with the slight weight advantage, Heath gets the better of the situation, back Ty up into a corner. Heath breaks off the lock up and swiftly delivers a hard chop to Tyler's bare chest!

Axel Reid: That's a barbarous chop to the chest right there, not sure if Tyler agreed to the hand print that's going to be tattooed on his chest now courtesy of The Dark Hawk.

Ruby Parvati: Our fellow broadcasting announcer, host of The Vision and new mother, Zelda Lawson would know all about the hands of our I4NI Champion, right Axel?

Axel Reid: I can't comment on that!

The challenger takes a few steps back as Tyler winces slightly, tending to his burning pectoral muscle. It's not long before Heath challenges Tyler to return to the middle of the ring and lock up once more, and naturally the champion isn't going to back down and they tie up once more, this time however Ty is smart enough to snap into a headlock and wrench down on it, trying to squeeze Williams' head like a pimple.

Axel Reid: Ty gaining the upper hand in the second lock up, and I have to say...apart from the chop, things haven't broken down as quickly as I anticipated. I was expecting to be calling some heavy haymakers a minute or two in.

Ruby Parvati: I'd expect this stuff from everybody's favourite superhero, Tyler Storm but...for Heath to be taking a slow pace to the start of this match, it's a real milestone for the psycho.

Axel Reid: Some may say he's more comfortable when all hell has broken loose and bombs are being thrown, right now though he's trapped tight in Tyler Storm's vice like grip.

Tyler is trying to keep a hold on the Heath's dome but the slightly beefier man starts to fire off some jabs to the abdomen of The Hybrid, choosing to fight his way out instead of technically find his way out. The shots to the gut prove to have an effect on Tyler who is quick to release the headlock, sensing trouble before delivering a straight rough knee to a double over Heath who didn't expect the sudden release and attack! The knee to the upper body rocks Heath all the way to a vertical position before Storm returns the favour from earlier with a huge open palm strike to the chest of Heath, creating more of a thud than a slap!

Ruby Parvati: Some nasty series of moves there from the I4NI Champion!

Axel Reid: Tyler Storm is far from just headlocks and wristlocks, Ruby Parvati. There's a reason he currently holds the title that represents those who thrive in chaos, violence and brutality. Knee lift followed by a knife edge chop that may have caved Heath's chest in!

Tyler has a smirk on his face as Heath has double over in stinging pain. Suddenly, Williams' bursts to his feet and fires off a stiff forearm smash to the jaw of Tyler Storm. However there's a reason they call him The Southern Striker as Tyler is quick to reply with forearm before adding on a rolling elbow that sends Heath backing into the ropes.

Ruby Parvati: Here's your slugfest, Axel!

Heath uses the momentum of the ropes to charge back and slam his huge arm across the chest of Tyler who tenses up and takes the attempted lariat front on, refusing to go down! The crowd lets out a collective groan at the sound of Heath's arm slapping right across Tyler's upper chest and throat! Storm's eyes have watered up as he manages to control what could be a coughing fit from being slammed across the throat, instead he surprises Heath by replying with a huge forearm shot to the cheekbone of Heath Williams! It doesn't take long for Heath and Tyler to start trading forearms back and forth as the crowd starts to rumble after each strike connects!

Axel Reid: It didn't take long at all but these two are beating the tar out of one another AS WE expected and as Windsor expected! There's definitely respect there but they know fully well what is at stake!

Heath comes out firing with a sudden burst of boxing jabs to the body of Tyler and actually connects with a curve ball hook to the jaw as Tyler is rocked for a moment.

Ruby Parvati: HE JUST PUNCHED HIM IN THE MOUTH! THIS ESCALATED SO QUICKLY!

Axel Reid: These two are infamous for not holding anything back in their matches and against each other is no different, they are on the last PPV before our biggest ever and they know damn well if they wanna ensure a spot on the Fate of The Gods II card then they HAVE to walk out of this match victorious!

The crowd is split in half favouring both men but there's a collective cheer as suddenly Storm bursts with a snap jumping knee right under Heath's chin that sends The Hardcore Hero crumbling through the ropes and to the outside!

Axel Reid: One move answers Heath's right hook and that's the use of the knees, Tyler takes pride in his footwork inside the squared circle and we'll certainly see those boots come in to play here tonight!

Ruby Parvati: That knee sent Heath all the way to the floor and with Tyler in the ring and Heath outside the ring, I've watched enough wrestling to know what the hell is about to come next!

The fans have too as they begin to slam away at any guard rail or chair they can to get behind Tyler who is sizing up his chances on making it to the outside by air. Storm begins to clap the fans in so they can get involved as he hits the opposing set of ropes and like he's doing high jump in the Olympics turns in the air and without touching the ropes at all, flips over them and crashes down onto Heath who just got to his feet!

Axel Reid: That's a dive that Dick Fosbury could be proud of! What a Fosbury Flop from Tyler Storm!

The impressive act of diving out of the ring in that nature, crashing onto another human being and landing onto your feet gets Storm a huge cheer from the appreciative Ontario crowd but after quickly soaking it up and celebrating the successful flop, Storm grabs a handful of the greasy brown mop on Heath's head and is quick to send him hard into the near by steel, unforgiving guard rail!

Ruby Parvati: Both of these sick bastards are normally the wrestler in the match that prefers the outside but tonight they face each other, so one has to wonder if they'll be able to adapt to not controlling things on the outside like they'd normally do against any other opponent.

Axel Reid: Interesting analysis as Heath is being sent from pillar to post here, crrrASSHHING RIGHT INTO THE GUARD RAIL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RINGSIDE AREA!

Heath collapses back down to the lightly padded flooring upon harsh impact with the risky metal railing that separates the masses from the Visionaries. Tyler immediately hauls Williams up to his feet, once against grabbing him by the head, this time aiming for the steel steps...SLAMMING HIS HEAD ONTO THE STEEL!

Axel Reid: Cranium meets the cold, merciless steel! They aren't friends by the looks of things.

Ruby Parvati: Quite the abusive relationship thus far, but that sort of thing doesn't surprise me when it comes to Heath Williams.

The Hybrid sticks himself in between The Dark Hawk and the steel structure that is being used as a destructive weapon at the moment. Storm is quick to unload with some hard shots to the rib area of Heath before hooking in front facelock, Storm attempts to haul the slightly larger opponent up and onto the steel but Heath's feet hardly leave the ground before The Hardcore Hero throws a wild jab to Storm's body, and then another one for good measure before it's him who LIFTS TYLER UP AND DUMPS HIM ONTO THE STEEL STEPS CHEST AND STOMACH FIRST!

Axel Reid: OOOH! Tyler Storm's ribs may be completely crushed! Heath Williams pulling off a desperate reversal of what looked to be a suplex onto the steps with a huge Gourdbuster and you can see Bama's Boy gasping, sucking in wind!

Heath follows up with some clubbing blows to the back in order to make sure Tyler doesn't catch enough flow in his breath to move off the position on the stairs. Heath hops up onto the closest apron and throws his arms up at the crowd, trying to get them to rally behind him.

Ruby Parvati: Oh no...It doesn't look like he's done just yet!

Williams takes a large gulp of air before sprinting down the apron and leaping off, throwing his legs out and using them like a guillotine to behead a helpless Tyler Storm!

Axel Reid: LEG DROP FROM THE APRON RIGHT ACROSS THE NECK OF STORM!

Heath, having landed awkwardly on one of his legs, squirms around in some pain alongside Tyler who has both hands clasped behind his neck, agony clearly outlined on his face as the referee checks on both men.

Axel Reid: Heath has suddenly fought his way back to even ground here and has the opportunity to take control of the match-up!

Ruby Parvati: But like most of that moron's arsenal, he's bloody nearly killed himself too!

Just as Ruby says this, Heath painstakingly uproots himself from the floor with the help of the ring apron, leaning against it in order to tend to his hip for a moment, he spends a quick second to test if he can put some weight on his left side before nodding to himself and beginning to hobble towards Ty, much to the crowd's delight.

Ruby Parvati: You can't be serious...

Axel Reid: When it comes to winning the I4NI Championship, Heath Williams may well be at his most serious, Ruby, in fact both these men are very, very serious about wanting to walk out of Windsor, Ontario on top of the I4NI Division.

Heath grabs Storm by his head, driving a knee into those ribs that are surely damaged to some extent before gripping onto his wrist and this time heaving Storm all the way INTO THE ADJACENT SET OF STEEL STEPS!

Axel Reid: AND AGAIN THE HUMAN BODY CRASHES INTO STEEL FRAMEWORK!

The steel steps have completely shifted out of its original position up against the ring post as Storm writhes in anguish! The callous Heath wastes no time in rolling Tyler back to his feet immediately, hastily hooking in a front facelock and then SNAPPING TYLER OVER AND ONTO THE HARD, CRUEL FLOOR!

Axel Reid: Heath has taken over this I4NI Championship match, what a nasty snap suplex and he's floating over for a cover! Falls are going to count anywhere folks and Heath is taking full advantage of it!

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TYLER STORM GETS HIS SHOULDER UP! KICKOUT!

Heath pushes himself off of Storm, running his hand through his brown hair in a meagre showing of frustration. He raises two fingers up towards the referee who confirms that is indeed two as the crowd as highly pleased with the brutality that this match has created thus far.

Axel Reid: Tyler Storm is roughly half skill and half heart, I'm not completely sure if Heath Williams' has understood that until right now. He's given Storm a sequence of moves that any other guy in any other company would've had trouble withstanding, but in this environment Tyler Storm somehow has the will to kickout.

Ruby Parvati: Kickout and prolong his suffering and his pain...That's the problem with these two, neither of them know when to stay down and live to fight another day.

Axel Reid: They prefer to fight in a manner in which they treat this day like it may be their last, Ruby...For them, right here...right now...there is no other day for these two but tonight!

As Ruby and Axel speak on the two Visionaries beating the hell out of each other in this match, one of them...Heath has caused a huge roar to occur in the arena by merely flipping the apron skirting up to reveal the intestines of the squared circle.

Ruby Parvati: Well, if tonight truly is their last...Heath Williams' is going to spend it the only way he can, with some toys! And come to think of it, that's probably how a majority of the females in this country would too!

Heath puts the boots to Storm momentarily before reaching under the ring and from the darkness he pulls out a kendo stick, eyeing the piece of bamboo with a grin on his face and malice intentions in his eyes. Storm is finally stirring on the floor, having a few precious minutes to catch his breath but Heath is more than prepared for him, placing the kendo stick on the apron before raising Tyler back to his feet and immediately hauling him up and back first into the guardrail with some authority!

Axel Reid: There's a reason he's "Hardcore" Heath...He's got that shinai in hand, ready to do some kendo with it against an unarmed Tyler Storm!

Ruby Parvati: I have no idea what you just said but I'm going to assume it means he's about to beat a bitch up!

Without any warning, Heath rears back and cracks the kendo stick across his ribs resulting in a agonizing shriek from Tyler before biting his teeth as Heath rears back once more and snaps it across again...and again and again! Tyler's torso has completely reddened as Storm doubles over and for good measure Heath brings the bamboo down across Storm's back with a huge snap!

Axel Reid: THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT HE'S DOING! HE'S BEATING HIM LIKE HE'S A GOVERNMENT MULE!

Tyler lurches forward in agony towards the ring as Heath raises the kendo stick in the air, to a ovation from the crowd! Tyler crawls back into the ring, in order to create space between himself and his opponent who is on the offense. Heath realises this and instead of going after the champion he throws the worn kendo stick into the ring and goes back under the ring to retrieve more weapons.

Ruby Parvati: We're in the deep end of this Falls Count Anywhere contest, Axel! He's getting ready to pull out more hardware!

Axel Reid: Tyler is getting precious breathing time while Heath is planning his next form of attack, but one has to wonder whether Tyler can even breath at all after the punishment his ribs and chest has taken in this gruelling match!

From underneath the VoW ring, Heath pulls out a trash can, with its lid on of course, and throws it inside the ring to join the kendo stick but Williams is far from done, instead going back under to a roar from the crowd before coming back out with two steel chairs in his hand!

Ruby Parvati: All we need now is marshmallows and ghost stories because two steel chairs and a trash can is about as camp fire setting as you can get these days!

Axel Reid: Don't say the word fire around Heath, Ruby! That's the last thing we need in this already barbaric match!

Heath clashes the two chairs together like they're crash cymbals before throwing both of them in too, nearly hitting Tyler who is using the time to catch his breath on the canvas. Storm gradually begins pulling himself back up to his feet as Heath climbs up onto the apron and gets one foot between the ropes Storm bursts to his feet and drives a wild knee into Heath, surprising him on the way in!

Axel Reid: Tyler taking advantage of the time he had to catch his breath and now he's not wasting any time going to town on Heath Williams here!

Storm drags Heath all the way into the ring before binding Heath into a waist lock and instantly dumps Heath on the back of his head with a savage release German Suplex!

Axel Reid: The time Heath spent on the outside grabbing more tools for torment proved to be pivotal time for Tyler too and now it's Storm on the attack!

Ruby Parvati: Mistakes like that could be what takes a match away from you, Axel...Heath may just learn that the hard way tonight.

Tyler picks up one of the chairs and wastes no time at all, forcing it in between the top and middle turnbuckle making sure it's absolutely secure. He turns around to go back to work on Heath but Williams just about gets to his feet again, before taking two steps and springing onto the middle rope for momentum, spinning mid-flight and throwing his leg onto an incoming Storm! Perfectly timed!

Axel Reid: Springboard Leg Lariat from out of the blue! Lateral press, he's got the outside leg hooked!

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TYLER SHOOTS HIS ARM UP ONCE AGAIN! KICKOUT!

Ruby Parvati: I thought he had him there! Storm never saw that leg coming!

Axel Reid: You can't give either one of these two an inch of breathing room because they worship every second of rest they can get and use it to their advantage the moment they can! Astounding stuff!

The Hardcore Hero hustles to his feet and rolls Storm up with him before backing the momentarily dazed Storm into the opposing corner from the corner with the wedged chair.

Axel Reid: There's an infamous ritual in professional wrestling where the unfortunate person to set up a trap for the opponent to fall into, ends up falling into it themselves and right now Tyler could be going head first into that steel chair he wedged in there only moments ago!

Ruby Parvati: Karma in other words!

Heath fires offs some elbow shots into Storm's weakening ribs before gripping him by the wrists once again, looking to whip Storm off right into the steel chair but Tyler reverses it and reels Heath right into his clutches, he's looking for an Exploder Suplex! Ty picks him off the ground but Heath fires off an elbow to the ear, Bama's Best tries the Exploder again but Heath isn't having any of it, replying with another elbow to the side of the head!

Storm lets go of his grip and instead stiffs Heath with a European uppercut right under the chin, sending the New Zealand native staggering backwards. Ty drives his boot right into Heath's gut and places him in a standing head scissors before powering him up onto his shoulders, spinning around and charging across the ring AND THROWING HEATH INTO THE CORNER!

Axel Reid: TURNBUCKLE POWERBOMB! THE CHAIR HASN'T BUDGED!

Tyler goes to follow the Buckle Bomb with a shoulder tackle in the corner but at the last second Heath splits his legs open and throws them up, causing Ty to GO HEAD FIRST INTO THE STEEL CHAIR!

Ruby Parvati: HE SPEARED THE CHAIR INTO NEXT WEEK!

Heath lands on Storm's back and immediately capitalises on the potentially knocked out Storm. With Tyler's arms stuck behind Heath's legs, Williams throws himself over the ropes and grabs hold of Tyler's legs from underneath the bottom rope in a unique painful submission!

Axel Reid: What a beautifully executed transition! He evaded the shoulder tackle, sending Storm into the chair and instantaneously turns it into a rope hung Boston Crab! A Tarantula hold some might call it! Any other night the referee would give him the five count but anything goes here...Heath can win with this submission!

Ruby Parvati: Heath has Tyler tied up into a bloody pretzel!

Tyler is screaming in torment as his body is being stretched along the lightly tapped cable ropes of the VoW ring! The fans have erupted into a back and forth "PLEASE DON'T! TAP! PLEASE DON'T! TAP!" as Heath is wrenching away at the submission hold.

Axel Reid: Will Tyler Storm tap?! Is he going to give in to the pain, the anguish, the suffering?

Ruby Parvati: Heath is going to rip him into two if he doesn't!

The Hybrid is in two minds as it's quite clear from his sweat-drenched head and face, mixed with the random little cuts all over his flesh from the beating he's taken that maybe this is going to have to be it!? The screams of Tyler and Heath have almost blended together in a sick symphony of twisted pain and a battle cry that determines the amount of energy Heath is pouring into stretching as much of Ty as possible! The referee is right in Tyler's face asking, pleading for him to give in and tap out if he cannot handle the discomfort any longer but Storm continuously shakes his head, "NO!"

Axel Reid: He's refusing to give in, he will not lose his championship this way! He refuses to tap out here at Nothing Else Matters!

Tyler finally kicks one of his legs free from Heath's grip and uses that leg to kick free the other leg so he can ground himself once more. Somehow, someway Ty pulls the 215 pound frame of Heath Williams over the ropes, throwing Heath's legs onto his shoulders. Suddenly Tyler flips Heath onto his back and shoulders with a huge Alabama Slam!

Axel Reid: WHAT A REVERSAL! BAMA'S BEST HITS THE ALABAMA SLAM ON HEATH! JACKKNIFE PIN!

Storm holds onto the legs and flips onto the stomach of Heath, keeping his shoulders to the mat.

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Ruby Parvati: HE'S DONE IT?! NO! NO, HE HASN'T!

Axel Reid: Two and three quarters! Two and three quarters right there!

Tyler's face is one of disbelief, he truly believed he had Heath down for the three before rolling to his feet and picking up a chair that Heath himself threw into the ring earlier. Tyler picks up the chair and...

CRACK!


CRACK!



CRACK!

Axel Reid: Three vicious, vicious chair shots to the body of Heath Williams! Oh my word! That's how much this means to Tyler Storm, he'll do anything to keep his opponent down no matter who they are!

Ruby Parvati: This is a far more aggressive Tyler Storm than we are used to seeing, Axel...This Tyler Storm may have the same bland morals but he's desperate to make sure he retains his title.

Storm drops the chair as Heath is barely moving on the mat at this point. Tyler practically falls through the ropes and somehow lands on his feet on the outside, the punishment that has been inflicted on him thus far clearly taking its toll. Tyler finally pushes himself off the apron and lifts up the skirt before pulling out the largest piece of wood under there.

Axel Reid: It was only a matter of time, wasn't it?

Ruby Parvati: Half of this crowd just completely lost their shit, Axel Reid!

The roar from the crowd at the sight of the table alone causes Tyler to chuckle a little as he picks up the table and slides it into the ring. Storm gets back between the ropes and stomps on Heath a little before picking up the table and standing it up in the corner. Heath is finally slowly stirring trying to push himself to his feet but soon he's helped up by Storm to his feet, Tyler drives his boot into his gut before grabbing him in a belly to belly position, both men wrestle for a second before Tyler flings Heath's arm over his head and hooks one of his leg. The crowd is on their feet as Tyler lifts Heath of the ground for an Exploder....BUT NO, HEATH REVERSES IT AND DROPS STORM HEAD FIRST BACK DOWN ON THE MAT WITH A HUGE DDT!

Axel Reid: HEATH WAS MOMENTS AWAY FROM BEING DUMPED THROUGH THE TABLE! BOTH MEN ARE DOWN! WHAT A WAR!

Crowd: "THIS IS AWESOME!" *clap clap clapclapclap* "THIS IS AWESOME!" *clap clap clapclapclap*

Williams rolls to his feet, staggering into the ropes while holding himself up still. He strides back over and drags Storm to his feet, clutching onto his wrist before slinging him towards the opposing corner to the tone with the table in it, mid sling Tyler reverses it...but Heath reverses it back and Storm ends up getting slammed back first into the turnbuckles. Heath takes two steps in before connecting with a stiff forearm shot and from there Heath yanks Storm out of the corner, looking to send him through the table but Tyler leaps out of the way of the table and instead hits the ropes but Heath has that scouted and with the momentum of the ropes and some timing, HEATH SPEARS TYLER STORM THROUGH THE TABLE!

Axel Reid: Storm goes through the table! Storm goes through the table!

The crowd have lost their minds slamming anything they can to show their appreciation for these two men who are putting their bodies on the line in an amazing showing. Neither man has moved since the car crash through the table as the referee isn't sure what to do.

Ruby Parvati: I think they're dead, Axel!? Two more insane men killing themselves for these bloodthirsty morons here in Ontario!

Axel Reid: I...I don't think they are dead but...it was certainly one hell of a collision, I know this is no disqualification, falls count anywhere, there must be a winner and all that but, these two men can barely move nonetheless stand surely?

The referee continues to check on both men as the crowd slowly begin to realise that something may be wrong here.

Axel Reid: VoW is lucky enough to have some of the best medical staff on site here, and if it comes down to it, the safety and health of these two men are far more important than finishing this match. The senior referee here in VoW, I think, is deciding whether or not he's going to have to call upon that staff.

As Axel says this, the referee backs off and it's no visible that Heath Williams, insanely, is pulling himself to his feet with the aid of the ring ropes, the applause from the crowd is enough to show how much they appreciate the will to continue with the match.

Axel Reid: I'm not sure where they get it from but if you can believe it, fans..."Hardcore" Heath Williams is pulling, dragging his broken body to a vertical position. He's determined! He's determined to finish this match and maybe even come out the victor...

Ruby Parvati: What he needs to do is pin Tyler and finish this then...

Axel Reid: You know, I have to agree...I think maybe it's time Heath pulls Tyler out from the rubble and pins him here.

But of course, Heath instead looks over to the trash can he brought into the ring earlier and with the help of the ropes, staggers over to the trash can picking it up before looking over to Tyler prone in the corner, barely stirring now. Heath takes a deep breath before pulling off the lid and throwing it outside the ring. With a little limp in his step, Heath hobbles over to Storm and stomps on his chest before setting the trash can on his head as the crowd begin buzzing, sensing what may come next.

Axel Reid: He's not done yet...Oh, boy...He's not done yet.

Heath then takes a few steps back and laughs a little before pointing to the adjacent corner as the crowd erupt into cheers. The Hardcore Hero hobbles through the rope and ascends slowly up to the top as the referee is pleading for him to change his mind but Heath stands up and looks out at the crowd as they too rise to their feet with him...BEFORE HE LAUNCHES OFF THE TOP AND DELIVERS A HUGE MISSILE DROPKICK TO THE TRASH CAN!

Axel Reid: HEAVEN TO HELL!

Heath rolls backwards, before charging back in and kicking the trash can still over Storm's head! He removes the steel bin and throws it out of the way before dragging The Hybrid from out of the rubble and into a cover!

Ruby Parvati: It HAS to be over!

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Heath pops out of the deep cover with a look of shock and awe etched on his face. He scampers to his knees and glares at the referee before holding three fingers up, the referee shakes his head with two as the crowd themselves can't quite believe the heart that both men have shown.

Axel Reid: It's a wrestling cliche, but damnit I'm going to call it anyway...Heath has to be wondering, he has to be kicking himself trying to figure what the hell it's going to take to beat Tyler Storm!?

Ruby Parvati: It's cliche but it's the truth! Heath is beside himself right now!

The frustration is set in quite deep as Heath gets to his feet and pulls Tyler up, nonchalantly to his feet. Heath tries to get Storm to stand on his own but Tyler flops forward back onto Heath. Williams pushes Tyler off of him and...

SMACK!

Ruby Parvati: Thaaaaat's not smart...

Axel Reid: No, no...Not at all.

Heath runs his hand hard across the cheek of Storm, before delivering a stiff kick to his calf and then his thigh and he goes for a kick to the hip but Tyler catches his foot, his eyes widened with rage before dropping his foot AND CONNECTING WITH A HUGE JUMPING KNEE RIGHT UNDER HEATH'S CHIN!

Axel Reid: Jumping Knee! Heath's out on his feet!

Storm charges at the ropes, springboarding off the middle rope, before catching Heath with a beautiful kick straight to the mouth that drops him!

Ruby Parvati: THE HARDCASTLE TREATMENT! Storm's ode to one of his close friends who came up with him Tony Hardcastle!

Tyler chooses not to go for a cover but instead he hobbles over to the slightly broken kendo stick from earlier that Heath used to cane him with. Ty looks at the piece of bamboo, meticulously before limping over to Heath and slowly aiding him to his feet, kendo still in hand. Storm with one hand holding the kendo stick twists Heath into an inverted headlock...

Axel Reid: He's going for the Hybrid Strike here I-

Reid stops mid sentence because Storm raises the kendo stick to cheers before twirling around as he would for The Hybrid Strike AND CRACKING THE KENDO STICK ON THE SIDE OF HEATH'S HEAD!

Williams clutches his head but Storm doesn't allow him to lick his wounds any longer, dropping the kendo stick before getting Heath back into the inverted headlock position and this time connecting with the rolling elbow right to the cranium!

Ruby Parvati: An extreme Hybrid Strike followed by the just as sickening original variation!

Storm follows up the rolling elbow by lifting Heath up into an electric chair position looking to hit the Eye of The Storm but Heath through all the pain in the side of his head starts to punch away at the head of Storm before dropping back down and hitting the ropes immediately, he goes for a spear but Tyler side steps it and sends him into the opposing set of ropes. Heath darts back with added momentum BUT IS STOPPED DEAD IN HIS TRACKES WITH A BICYCLE KICK! Storm catches him before his falls and follows up with a massive Spinebuster!

Axel Reid: BICYCLE KICK!...Spinebuster! That's old school Tyler Storm right there for you folks! He's got BOTH legs hooked, can this be it?!

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3- NO! HEATH KICKS OUT! HEATH KICKS OUT!

Axel Reid: Of course it isn't! Of course it isn't it because these two simply cannot die! That's how much this title means to them! That's how much these fans mean to them! That's how much V...O...damn W means to them! LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE BECAUSE THEY AGREE!

A huge "V-O-DUB!" chant resonates throughout the arena as both Tyler Storm and Heath Williams are on their backs, marks of war all over their body, sweat pouring out of them by the bucket loads and the fans can't get enough of it.

Ruby Parvati: This isn't even the main event, this match anywhere else in the world would be the main event but we've got so much more to go still...so much more talent and so many matches just like this one that shows guts, heart and the spirit of putting on a show for these people.

Axel Reid: And you know what, I'm not even surprised at the sight I'm seeing, Ruby...These two crazy S.O.B's are crawling and dragging their aching bodies up and now their throwing absolute bombs like we've seen so many others throw tonight!

Indeed, Heath and Tyler are on all fours, throwing closed fists right in the others mouth before pushing up to their knees...Storm pops Heath across the jaw with a forearm strike, Heath answers with a haymaker of his own, Storm fires back with another forearm to the face, Heath fires one back, Storm, Heath, Storm, Heath, Storm, Heath...Back and forth and the cheers in Windsor, Ontario erupts as both men rise to their feet, still slugging back and forth in an all-out brawl! The raucous fans of Windsor are right behind these two as Heath suddenly breaks the back and forth with a stiff jab right to Tyler's lip and then another forearm...Tyler swings for another shot but Heath blocks it and THROWS A HUGE HEADBUTT! Storm drops to one knee immediately, feeling the effects of the head to head collision!

Axel Reid: Just...brutal! Utterly brutal strikes being thrown here!

Ruby Parvati: I'd cover my eyes but I don't want to miss a second of this match! These two are throwing anything they have left to throw right now! To quote a really overused Drowning Pool song, something's got to give!

Heath punches Storm on the top of his head before delivering a huge boot to his chest then sends him down to both his knees. Heath reaches over and picks up a chair, smashing it on the canvas before audibly yelling down to Tyler, "Please stay down, brother!", however Heath himself already knows that Tyler is far from giving in. Storm however merely replies by smiling that dazed, sick smile before stretching out his hand and telling Heath to give it to him!

Axel Reid: Heath...Heath is distraught here, he's got that chair in hand and he wants to put an end to th-

CRACK!

Axel Reid: To the skull...That's...that's...Holy sh[bleep]...In all my years of wrestling I don't think I've quite seen a chair shot to the head like that, in a world where doctors and the medical team are so cautious about concussions...That...somehow make sure Zelda is okay, guys in the back? Please...if Zelda is watching, get here away from the monitor...

Ruby Parvati: The look on Heath's face...He's going for a cover here...I mean...He's got his back over the chest, a rather weak cover but it's going to do it...

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Axel Reid: This is beyond...this is beyond a human performance...These two have put on an inhumane performance!

There's an unbelievable roar from the crowd as Heath has his face in his hands, he rolls to his feet before lifting Storm up and hooking his arms before dropping him down to the canvas with his patented Double Underhook DDT...for good measure, Heath slowly shoots the half as the crowd can't quite believe what's gone on.

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Axel Reid: It's over! Ring the bell...What an absolute war! We have...we have a new I4NI Champion!

Ruby Parvati: Absolute madness! That's going to be one of the best I4NI Championship matches in our companies history, no doubt in my mind.

DING! DING! DING!

Heath immediately breaks out of the pin and lays on top of Storm in an embrace, an emotional embrace as the crowd rumble with cheers for both men on an unbelievable battle. Heath sits Tyler up as the medical team run down with water bottles and ice packs for Heath and specifically Tyler Storm.

Jerry Heisenberg: The winner of the match by pinfall...AND NEEEEWWWW Visionaries of Wrestling EYE FOR AN EYE CHAAAAMPION...HEEEEEAAAATHHHH WILLLLLLLLIAAAAMSS!

With the roaring ovation of the crowd behind him and the intense riff of “Little Pills” by Devilskin, Heath proudly accepts the I4NI Championship from the official who raises his arm in the air. Heath turns his attention back over to Storm, who's using the ropes to pry himself up, holding a icepack to the back of his head.

Axel Reid: Unbelievable, after being bashed in the skull with a steel chair...after that absolute war, both these men are somehow on their feet, and these fans are on their feet with them. Amazing

The Hardcore Hero limps over and assists The Hybrid to his feet before extending a hand of respect. Tyler takes one look at the hand before slapping it away and pulling his former opponent into a heart warming bro hug to maybe the biggest pop of the night.

Axel Reid: I just love a happy ending.

Ruby Parvati: Where's my barf bag? After they beat the piss out of each other, slapped each other, beat each other with kendo sticks and chairs...they're gonna hug?! Ew. Buzzkill.

They each pull away as Tyler gives Heath a pat on the head, camera's picking up the words “Thatta boy” to match. Tyler steps out of the ring, clearly injured, however that doesn't stop him from high fiving all those that reach out to him along the way back up the ramp.

Ruby Parvati: Whoa whoa...Bowling ball coming down the aisle, Axel!

Tyron climbs up onto the apron with a sincere smile as Heath turns around and looks at him, returning the expression. He steps in and begins a slow clap as he strides up alongside his friend before taking him by the forearm and raising it in the air, championship high above their heads. This ultimate sign of friendship only brings the levels of electricity radiating from the audience higher.

Ruby Parvati: Jesus Christ, get a room. First Storm, now Wide Load, looks like Heath’s in quite the love triangle.

Axel Reid: It’s called brotherly love, Ruby.

Ruby Parvati: No, it's called being in the closet but not realising the door is wide open for everyone to see, if you catch my drift.

Axel Reid: What? Neither of them swing that way, Heath has two children, Tyler has a newborn and is married to Zelda Lawson and Tyron has a girlfriend...besides, why would it matter if they were? It’s 2016 for Christ sake.

Ruby Parvati: There’d be no problem but they are definitely all NOT straight, I've got an extremely good gaydar, Reid. I tell ya.

Axel Reid: …

Tyron turns to Heath and utters the words “Could I take a look?” to which an excited Williams responds by handing over the title for his partner’s viewing pleasure.

Axel Reid: What a moment, Heath was there when Tyron won the Zero Gravity Championship, they were both delighted when they won the Twin City Championships and now The Requiem adds another feather to their caps, Heath brings home the I4NI Championship!

Bickerton grasps it with both hands, staring down at it with a few impressed nods, however, within the blink of an eye his demeanour transitions - his proud smile becomes a menacing scowl before taking a brief step back and smashing the surface of the belt against Heath’s skull and throwing it down beside him!!!!

Ruby Parvati: WHOA!!!

The audience collectively gasps as Heath’s body crumbles to the canvas!!!!

Axel Reid: WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT ABOUT?!?!

Ruby Parvati: YES! Finally, Wide Load’s doing something interesting!

A camera at ringside catches the fury in Bickerton’s eyes as he turns to glance at his handiwork. He disrespectfully kicks the I4NI title belt out of his path, at the same time metaphorically spitting on its legacy. Unable to defend himself, Williams tries to get up, but is completely exhausted from the highly physical match that concluded moments before. Tyron lifts Heath to his feet once again, forcing him into the adjacent corner and forcefully lifting his head so that they lock eyes.

The camera filming catches the audio that follows, with Tyron screaming “You left me no choice!”, before he backs off and crushes the oxygen from Heath’s lungs with a ring-rattling splash. Heath flops down to the mat as Tyron climbs out of the ring, picking up the steel stairs already dented from earlier!

Axel Reid: Come on, enough’s enough! Someone get out here and stop this!

Tyron tosses the steps in the ring, right by Heath’s broken body, then rolls in under the top rope. He sets the stairs in the very centre of the ring, then once again pulls Heath to his feet, hooking him in position for Game Over. The fans jeer with passion and a sense of betrayal as Bickerton blankly stares into the sea of people before mercilessly lifting Heath in a vertical suplex position, right before driving him down viciously onto the stairs with his patented Brainbuster!!!

Axel Reid: Holy s-bleep-...

Ruby Parvati: Daaaamn.

He remains in the ring for a moment, admiring his work, as officials come rushing down to the ring to put an end to this situation. The medical team already trying to stop him from doing even more damage

Axel Reid: Fans, it seems we've just witnessed the implosion of The Requiem here…

While half of the men in the ring check on Heath’s condition, the other half order Tyron to leave the ring, putting themselves between him and Heath’s motionless body. He ignores them, instead leaving on his own accord, heading slowly up the ramp.

A smattering of cheers can be heard from the crowd suddenly, prompting Tyron to look over his shoulder to see what’s going on. Heath, bloodied and bruised, is beginning to stir.

Axel Reid: How is Heath Williams still moving?!

Ruby Parvati: He’s one tough son of a bitch, I'll give him that.

Grunting with frustration and disgust, Tyron storms the ring again, shoving officials out of the way as he so. He immediately latches onto Heath’s ankles, placing him in a wheelbarrow hold as the audience falls silent. He lifts Heath up into a back-to-back backbreaker hold; it then clicks with many live audience members, and the commentators, what Tyron’s plan is.

Axel Reid: No, that’s… That’s the set-up for The Buster Breaker, that dangerous finisher that’s ended careers!

The officials beg Tyron to reconsider, but their pleas fall upon deaf ears -- without remorse, Bickerton drives Williams to the mat with a double underhook piledriver; this time, Heath remains motionless.

Axel Reid: Go to commercial?! We're going to commercial...Alright, ladies and gentlemen...We're going to need to regroup here, that...that was sickening, that...Why Tyron!? WHY!?

And with that question we fade to a commercial break.