Breakthrough (Edition #38) Results!

Chaos Magic

Walking out of the locker room area, VoW’s resident magician appears to the delight of much of the crowd. She says something to someone else who was likewise in the room, though the cheers drown that out. Smile ever-present, she perches her top hat just right and tucks her wand under her arm as she heads down the otherwise-empty hallway. One at a time she tugs on her white gloves but stops once she gets a few paces past some of the tech crates. A sweetly-taunting voice wafting down at her from above.

Joanna Thade:‘Lo there, Z! Long time no see!

Before Zahara has time to turn in the voice’s direction, Thade hops off the crate and lands with surprising delicacy on her feet. She drapes a heavy arm around the Magical Maiden’s shoulders, which causes the dark-haired rookie to tense slightly. Somehow she keeps the smile, though.

Zahara Matisse: Yes...it has.

Joanna Thade: Being the purveyor of the magical arts that you are…

The Warchild leans in close and a bit of discomfort comes into the Enchanting One’s expression.

Joanna Thade: ...tell me what you think of my work with Slater? I made his fighting spirit disappear! You’re welcome, by the way!

Cackling in delight, Joanna either ignores or is unaware of the peculiar look on Zahara’s face at that point. The smile was truly a stage smile now: a mask. The difference in her genuine smile and this one was obvious in the eyes. Still, Matisse tried to keep her poise.

Zahara Matisse: Not you alone, but yes...he’s very down in the dumps.

She steps gently away from Joanna, turning halfway to face her.

Zahara Matisse: Good thing people like me are around to help him back up.

The comment has Joanna looking a bit on the bored side...to the point that she affects a mock yawn, which just makes Zahara grin in amusement. When she turns to go, however, she stops upon seeing Emma leaning against the wall ahead of her. Moments ago she’d not been there or even nearby that we could see. Zahara is equal parts curiosity and tension, one for wondering how the Nihilist did it and another for remember the cracking she took to the dome weeks back from that very person.

As for Emma she’s neither looking at her partner or Zahara. She’s staring straight ahead, sucking on the tips of her fingers as though she’d just had a taste of something delicious. Drawing her pinky free of her black lips, her eyes avert toward Zahara. She says nothing, however, until the Magical Maiden starts walking again, and only does so when Zahara is directly in her line of sight.

Emma Carlisle: Thinking about revenge?

Zahara Matisse: Not even a little.

Emma Carlisle: There’s no fear in you, then.

Zahara Matisse: I didn’t say that.

Joanna Thade: Goldie, why do we bother? She’s no fun.

Emma Carlisle: Turn this way.

It was a command but not a harsh one. In fact, Zahara could have easily ignored it and walked on by. But instead, she turned slowly until she was properly facing Emma. Flush with the rush that came with doing what she did to the Socialites earlier in the evening, Emma seemed calmer than usual. She stared at Zahara, up and down, side to side, before affecting an odd expression of curiosity.

Emma Carlisle: You’re like a funhouse mirror. It is...disconcerting.

Joanna turns to look at her partner, her attention going from Emma to Zahara and back again. Matisse is about to respond, more out of confusion than anything else, but before she can Emma pushes off the wall and walks past her. She gestures for Joanna to join her and, after a last intent glance at Zahara, she does so, the Chaossworn walking down the hallway without another word. Zahara looks after them and, once they’re out of sight, does a full-body shiver and actually wraps her arms around herself for a moment.

Zahara Matisse: Felt like someone was dancing on my grave. Creepy ain’t the word.

Shaking it off, she turns and continues on her way and we can be sure the smile is back within moments as she gets ready for her match.

Matt Slater Vs. Zahara Matisse

Jerry Heisenberg: This next bout-

The cheers of the crowd are growing with every second, as we struggle to hear Jerry's announcement...

Jerry Heisenberg: -is a singles match, scheduled for one fall! First to the ring... she weighs in at 143lbs and stands at 5'7... hailing from New Jersey... the Enchanting One... ZAHARA MATISSE!!!

The classic pop tune "Lucky Star" by Madonna starts up as spotlights shine upward through the stage toward the rafters above. A light shower of glitter is released from above, catching the aforementioned lights nicely as Zahara Matisse twirls her way through the curtains, coming to a stop at the top of the ramp. She takes a grand bow once there, briefly removing her top hat before rising and putting it back in place. She's all smiles on her way down the ramp, 'magically' creating flowers from the tip of her 'wand' and handing them to the children in the crowd as she passes.

She hops easily onto the apron, briefly posing in front of the ropes before rising and stepping through the top and middle strands before ascending the turnbuckles. Twirling her wand between her fingers, she flicks it in the direction of the ringside fans, showering them with confetti and small streamers, getting a happy reaction in response. Hopping down to the mat, she removes her hat, gloves and coat, setting them beneath the bottom turnbuckle along with her wand before beginning to stretch in preparation for her match.

Axel Reid: Zahara's looking as cheerful and confident as ever!

Ruby Parvati: She makes me sick.

Axel Reid: You only say that because she has more admirers than you.

Ruby Parvati: Aha. That's cute.

Axel Reid: It's also the truth... pretty sure her opponent has more suitors as well.

Ruby Parvati: Mostly men.

Jerry Heisenberg: ...and next to the ring, weighing in tonight at 224lbs and standing at 6'1... he hails from Manchester, England... the Silver Knight himself, MATT SLATER!!!

The crowd cheer loudly as "Subconscious" by Yonosuke Kitamura begins to play, prompting the arena lights to fade distinctly. At the song's inception, only a couple of white lights remain on the stage. However, once the bass beats conclude, giving way to a melodic guitar riff, they are joined by powerful blue and white lights. These lights begin to circle around the arena as the song properly kicks in, introducing the arrival of Matt Slater. The Silver Knight walks out from behind the curtain, wearing his customary wrestling gear and a waist-length silver jacket. Slater scans the crowd from the stage with a smile and decides to walk to each side of the stage, giving the fans a closer look at his arrival. Before long he returns to the center of the aisle and looks towards the ring, eventually embarking on a brisk walk down the aisle.

Slater reaches the ringside area and uses the stairs to ascend onto the apron. Looking around momentarily, Slater leaps up onto the top rope from the corner, keeping one foot on the top rope and the other on the middle rope. He embraces the cheers with a spread of his arms, absorbing the atmosphere of the moment before he jumps down into the ring. Upon listening to their calls, soaking in the numerous reactions from the crowd, Slater walks to the ropes facing the hard-camera and raises his arms, receiving a stronger ovation in the process. The crowd continue to cheer him as he lowers his arms, which leads to him removing his jacket and passing it to a staff member at ringside.

Axel Reid: Slater looks worse for wear...

Ruby Parvati: After the altercation with his gorgeous ex, I'm not surprised. Not one hundred percent sure what happened between them, but it looks like there's been a personal war brewing between them that flew under our radars.

Axel Reid: Or people just haven't been paying attention. I blame those nasty girls of Chaossworn.

Ruby Parvati: I blame Slater for not being entertaining enough...

As the commentators go back and forth, in the ring we see Slater turning his attention to Zahara, who offers him a kind smile. The man, though appearing tired and agitated, manages to offer his own small smile in response. Matisse then bounces forward and puts a hand out, the fans already applauding their show of sportsmanship. Matt instantly takes her hand to shake it... when suddenly...

The lights go out.

Confused murmurs are heard from the crowd, cellphones coming alive as the only 'light sources'. After a few moments, the lights flicker back on... and our cameras focus in on the commentator's table. Sitting there, between Axel and Ruby, is.... a mannequin? Dressed in what looks like a mix of the commentators' apparel (a low-cut, revealing red blouse and straight-legged, men's dress pants), as well as an afro wig (complete with pick sticking out). It seems simple enough (for what it was, anyway), however suddenly a strange electrical screech comes out from it's breast area... followed by a high-pitched, robotic voice??!

Mannequin: Men. And. Gentleladies. Let's. Get. On. With. The. Show.

Axel Reid: What the...?

Ruby Parvati: I'm... I'm being told to roll with it??? -holds headset- Apparently our staff is giving us limited time to-



DING DING DING!!!



The bell suddenly tolls, signalling the start of the match. Matt and Zahara are still staring over at the mannequin in confusion, but Matisse shrugs it off. She steps toward her foe again, this time reaching behind his ear. Slater turns his attention back to the smaller woman to see her pull her arm back, her fist closed. She opens it to reveal a coin, which she flips in the air! Our cameras zoom in to it, watching as it hits the floor, landing tails up! Zahara then gestures for Slater to make the first move.

Ruby Parvati: ... does she think this is a game? How can she not be taking this match seriously???

Axel Reid: The fans are enjoying the show she's putting on. That's all that matters.

Ruby Parvati: Doing her actual job, you know... wrestling... that's what should matter.

Mannequin: Sub.Jective.

Ruby Parvati: .....this thing is creeping me out.

As Ruby says this, we see Slater warily step forward himself. He exhales, then swiftly grabs the arm that his foe had been gesturing with, immediately arm dragging her. But Zahara manages to scramble away from Matt before he can apply an arm lock right after, rolling herself back up. Matt also stands, only to be met with a frantic superkick! The Silver Knight stumbles back... only to then be hit with a running dropkick!

The impact causes him to fall back, his head making contact with the turnbuckle! That alone is enough to daze him a bit, and Matisse puts distance between them, moving to the other side of the ring. As he's shaking away the cobwebs, Slater looks up to see Zahara suddenly burst forward! She does a handspring, going to backflip..... but Matt pushes himself out of the corner, grabs her around the waist, and flips her over with a German Suplex counter!!!

Axel Reid: What a counter!!

Ruby Parvati: That's what she gets for using that flashy B.S.

Mannequin: Funny. You. Know. All. About. Flashing.

Axel Reid: -snickers-

Ruby Parvati: ...

Slater, while on the mat, quickly moves to apply a short arm scissors on that same arm from before! The crowd cheers on the move, though we can hear a few boos from Zahara fans. But Matt keeps the hold steady.

Mannequin: What. A. Grip.

Ruby Parvati: He's had quite a bit of practice with 'lefty'.

Mannequin: I. Didn't. Know. You. Had. A. Nickname.

Axel Reid: -snickers harder-

Ruby Parvati: ................

Zahara is struggling desperately, wriggling around until finally she seems to have slinked close enough to put a foot on the bottom rope! The ref scurries over, but of course Slater immediately releases the hold. He moves to stand, pulling his grimacing foe up with him. He begins setting her up for a back suplex. He powers the smaller woman up high..... only for Zahara to quickly rotate her body, managing to hook her legs around Matt's head!!! She then swiftly takes him down with a twirling headscissors!!!

Mannequin: Spin. Me. Right. Round. Baby. Right. Round.

Axel Reid: Zahara has been playing her matches quite intelligently. She understands her own limitations as well as the strengths of her opponents. Size means nothing if you know how to use it for your own benefit.

Ruby Parvati: Hm. Well. It looks like she's feeling pretty confident about what she just did. There's the first cover of the match...



1 . . .



2-NO!



Ruby Parvati: Obviously.

Axel Reid: An early attempt, but no luck. Even in his current state of mind, Matt is a very resilient man.

With a slight pout, Zahara moves over to the nearest turnbuckle. She climbs atop and perches there, waiting for Slater to get up. As soon as he does, the Enchanting One leaps off for a crossbody! It takes Matt down, but he rolls backwards, keeping a hold of the smaller wrestler. Using strength advantage, Slater stands back up with Zahara held at his chest.

Ruby Parvati: What is he planning...

Axel Reid: He's planning on hitting a move he never has before...... and there it is!!! A swinging side slam!!! Ouch!

Mannequin: Where. Have. I. Seen. That. Before.

Ruby Parvati: Who knows. But there's a cover.



1 . . .



2 . . .-NO!



Zahara manages to get a shoulder up, and she's almost immediately dragged up by her foe. Slater can't keep a grip on her, however, when she suddenly pops a kick into his shin! She then does this again with his other leg! She follows up with a sloppy spinning hook kick to complete a version of her Shimmerstep! Matt falls to the mat, which allows Zahara to zoom past to the nearby top rope. But Matt manages to recover pretty quickly, pushing himself slowly back up and feeling his head with a grimace...

Ruby Parvati: What is she doing?! That kick wasn't enough to keep him down!

Axel Reid: You have to remember, she's still a bit inexperienced. Kicks hurt like hell, yes, but if they aren't hit properly they don't do nearly as much damage.

Mannequin: Not. To. Mention. He. Is. Probably. Used. To. Kicks.

Axel Reid: Huh. That's actually a good point. He's most likely become accustomed to it all things considered...

We watch as Zahara turns around to fly off the turnbuckle yet again, but before she can... in comes Slater to cut her off with a forearm! He then keeps a hold of her to start getting into position for a superplex! The fans are cheering him on excitedly, but before he can hit the move..... Matisse suddenly knees him in the chest! As he's winded, the Enchanted One then latches onto him like a monkey to perform an expertly executed leg trap sunset flip powerbomb... the Sparkle Bomb!!!

Axel Reid: OH! THAT one had to hurt! And the fans can't help but cheer!

Ruby Parvati: I don't like either of them, so any painful looking move I'm cheering on.

Mannequin: Me. Too. CLAP. CLAP. CLAP. CLAP.

BOOM!

Confetti suddenly springs from the top of the mannequins head! Ruby, with an irritated face, brushes it off of her cleavage as Axel gets up after falling out of his chair. Zahara looks over, confused, as we see Slater slowly trying to push himself up. He looks winded... both physically and emotionally. With a shake of his head, he refocuses on Matisse... who whirls as soon as she sees him in her peripherals. Before Matt can even take one step, in comes the Magical Maiden, dodging a strike from her foe and whipping up a hard knee into his abdomen! Slater doubles over in pain, and Matisse hurriedly takes advantage, grabbing his arm, twisting around, and hooking a leg over... using the momentum to hit a brutal Scissored DDT!!!

Axel Reid: First we're blown away by the Sparkle Bomb, now she's making yet another opponent See Stars!

Mannequin: Jokes. Ha. Ha.

Ruby Parvati: ... still creepy. Anyway, she's finally taking this match seriously and-



1 . . .



Axel Reid: And she's making the cover!



2 . . .



3!!!



Ruby Parvati: Wait, WHAT?



DING DING DING!!!



Mannequin: .... DING. Winner. Winner. Fried. Magician. Dinner.

Jerry Heisenberg: The winner via pinfall...... ZAHARA MATISSE!!!

Ruby Parvati: Again.

Axel Reid: Do you not understand the significance of this victory for her? Slater has defeated our world champion. And now she's defeated Slater. There's a power to this woman, and she's not even trying to hide it. Humility and sweetness aside, Zahara is someone to watch out for. She's steadily climbing a mountain... without even breaking a sweat.

Mannequin: Danger. Dangerous. Things. Must. Be. Dealt. With.

Axel Reid: ...what?

Mannequin: I. Mean. Congrats. She. Earned. What. Little. Spotlight. She. Has. Left.

Ruby Parvati: STILL. CREEPY. -scoots chair away from mannequin-

Axel Reid: Whoever's doing this with this mannequin sh-bleep!-... it's not fooling anyone. What are you proving by doing this?!

Mannequin: You. Will. See. For. Now. Enjoy. The. Peace.

Ruby Parvati: Yes, Axel. Let's focus on the idiots in the ring. Oh look, of course the two are shaking hands...

Our camera refocuses in on the ring, where we see Matt and Zahara both now standing. Slater looks a little disappointed, but still congratulates the woman in front of him proudly. Matisse, favoring her one arm, is grinning from ear to ear, but quickly lifts up her opponent's arm as well... right as the lights go out again. We can hear a few irritated sighs, as well as the commentators bitching about it. This time, luckily, it's only for a few seconds... and when the lights return... we see the mannequin gone from it's chair.

And into the ring.

It stands right next to Slater, and it's arm has been lifted slightly, plastic hand with one finger lifted to it's faux lips. The mannequin's dead eyes are directed right toward the Silver Knight, who looks slightly alarmed, if not rather confused. Then, without warning, one last eerie, mechanical noise escapes the mannequin's stiff body, tone still robotic yet somehow maniacal all the same......

HaHAaHaHAhaHAaHAHAHAaHAaHAHAaaaHAHAHhaHA!

And we suddenly, abruptly, go to commercial.

Axel Reid: Welcome back! That last match was well fought... but...

Ruby Parvati: Thank god the mannequin is gone. Security came and took it away. Though I'm pretty sure it's still laughing out in the back dumpster... -shudder-

Axel Reid: Nonetheless, our staff has been telling us to get a move on (for some reason)... so that's what we'll do!

“I want to f**k the world,
I’m gonna make it hurt,
I’ll stand here all alone,
I’m gonna watch it burn…”

The beginning piano piece and lyrics to Hollywood Undead’s “F**k The World” begins to play throughout the arena. The following two stars receive the ‘blackout treatment’ as the arena goes black. There is a mix of boos peppered with a surprising amount of cheers. The lights slowly return back to a dim as the music picks up. At the forefront of the stage, Jen Ryette stands amongst the spotlight that shines down, looking over her shoulder at the two individuals standing behind her. The first is a rugged-looking Dathyn, wearing a black jacket with the hood covering his head. The other is Cera, who seems to be staring at the floor in deep thought, looking strangely unenthused for this upcoming match.

“I was an outcast,
I was heaven’s mistake,
So now I’m standing at the foot on the fiery gates.”

Jerry Heisenberg: The following Tag Team contest is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, being accompanied to the ring by Jen Ryette... at a combined weight of 345lbs pounds... CERA AND DATHYN, THE CUTTTHROAT CORPS!!!

Axel Reid: Well the Cutthroat Corps definitely look different coming into this match. No one knows where Dathyn disappeared to after he and Cera lost the Twin City Championships to the Requiem, but he's here now, and he doesn't look all there. As for Cera, we saw the altercation she had with Slater earlier tonight, as confusing and shocking as it was. Now she looks like she has a lot of things on her mind. However, given how these two operate as a team, I'm sure they'll both come to their senses in order to win this match.

Ruby Parvati: Well, as you said, they were the Twin City Champions until the last Breakthrough. I have a feeling they'll want to win those titles again, and the best way to get that opportunity is to defeat their two opponents here tonight.

Once she focuses on the ring, Jen seems to ‘feel’ the music accompanying the duo as she saunters down the entrance ramp. Meanwhile, a weary Dathyn sluggishly walks behind her, being followed by the curiously contemplative Cera. Both combatants reach the ring and enter in different ways, but it is clear to the audience and the announcers that all is not right with the pair. This is made even more clear by the lack of Dathyn's crucifix pose, instead removing his jacket and throwing it to the outside. Cera does the same with her leather jacket, keeping her eyes on her partner all the while. The duo then quietly wait for their opponents to come out, doing so as “F**k The World” fades out.

Axel Reid: This is not the Cutthroat Corps we expected, but maybe things will change once this Tag Team Match gets underway.

The lights dim down as "Psychosocial" by Slipknot begins to play. Soon enough, Seth Iser slowly walks through the curtain with that familiar scowl on his face. He absorbs the mixed reaction he gets from the crowd as he slowly walks down to the ring.

Jerry Heisenberg: And their opponents... first, he hails from Morgantown, West Virginia and weighed in tonight at 248lbs... SETH ISER!!!

Axel Reid: At the last Breakthrough, Seth Iser was screwed out of potentially ending Ryder Blade's long-running winning streak when Matthew Robinson interfered. "The Punisher" was aiming for Iser, but when Iser moved, he inadvertently kicked Ryder in the head, causing Tyler Storm to do the right thing and call for a Disqualification. Afterward, Casanova English, who was sat with us on commentary, attacked Iser from behind when Iser was going after Robinson, and there is no doubt that Iser still has him in mind as he comes out for this match.

Ruby Parvati: But will he be a trustworthy partner tonight, Axel? After all, Storm DID end the match when Robinson interfered. What if Iser attacks Storm for costing him that match and gives Cera and Dathyn the victory?

Axel Reid: He very well could, but we know the history he has with Cera and Dathyn... one he has respect for, and the other he barely has respect for. Iser will want to prove he can beat them tonight, showing English that his reign could indeed be in jeopardy at Double Jeopardy!

Ruby Parvati: ... That was a corny use of word play.

Iser reaches the ring and rolls underneath the bottom rope. He then performs a crucifix pose in the center of the ring which brings the lights back on. Meanwhile Dathyn and Cera remain distant from him, hardly talking to one another as Iser eyes them both.

Axel Reid: As corny as it was, all Iser wants to do is win and go on to become the Visionary World Champion for the first time.

Shortly thereafter, the crowd erupts in cheers as the arena turns pitch black and "Country Song" by Seether begins to play. An upward stream of smoke, visible by a small bit of light under it, comes from the middle of the stage. Tyler Storm then appears and slowly walks through the smoke stream, standing over it with his head facing the ground. As the chorus hits, the smoke and spotlight both shut off for a quick second, followed instantaneously by a quick loud boom and the lights coming on fully with flashes of blue and white light going along with the beat of the song. Tyler becomes filled with energy instantly, walking to each corner of the stage and showing the fans his I4NI Championship belt. He then jumps from the stage to the beginning of the ramp and begins jogging down to the ring giving fans high-fives.

Jerry Heisenberg: And his Tag Team partner... he hails from Tuscaloosa, Alabama and weighed in tonight at 178lbs... he is the current Eye 4 An Eye Champion... "THE HYBRID" TYLER STORM!!!

Axel Reid: This will be Tyler Storm's first match since he regained the Eye 4 An Eye Championship at Darkest Hour against Scarlet Flint inside an Iron Bar Steel Cage. Storm ended up jumping from the top of the cage onto Scarlet with a splash to win the title, but that caused him to suffer internal injuries that I hope he has fully recovered from.

Ruby Parvati: The thing is, with Cera and Dathyn as his opponents, I'm sure that pain will be brought back sooner rather than later.

As Tyler reaches the end of the ramp, he pauses for a second to again look around at the crowd. He smiles as he places his belt at the foot of the ramp, does a quick 360 degree turn, then runs at the ring and slides in. In the ring he gets down on one knee in the middle, quickly looks around again, then punches the ground and while jumping up lets out a yell.

Axel Reid: The Hybrid is indeed ready, and I'm sure he doesn't care who...

Suddenly, Dathyn charges from his corner towards Storm and drills him in the head with his boot, putting Tyler down on the canvas and causing the referee to quickly step in!

Axel Reid: Now that was uncalled for! The match hasn't even started yet!

Ruby Parvati: And here I thought Iser would do that!

Disgruntled, Dathyn shoves the referee aside before he stomps on Tyler some more. It is only until Cera intervenes and pulls Dathyn away that his assault stops, with Cera giving Dathyn a stern talking to for his actions.

Axel Reid: And Cera clearly doesn't want things to start this way. She's playing peacekeeper it seems!

With Jen looking on, Cera shakes her head at Dathyn before she exits the ring and stands in the corner. Meanwhile, despite the pair having no previous interactions, Seth Iser stands near Tyler Storm, making sure that Dathyn doesn't attack him again. Once Storm gets up, the I4NI Champion tells Iser he wants to start, and he makes it perfectly clear he wants to face Dathyn right now.

Ruby Parvati: Well we know how dangerous Dathyn and Cera are as a unit, but people tend to forget how dangerous they can be on their own.

Axel Reid: I think that's pretty obvious to everyone already, Ruby. No one can really forget what those two have done throughout their careers, or what they're capable of doing. But considering what Iser and Storm have done as well, this has the makings to be an interesting match.

As Iser and Cera occupy their respective corners, Storm keeps a vicious eye on Dathyn. The referee then signals for the bell, finally starting the match.

DING DING DING!!!

Immediately, Storm closes the gap between himself and Dathyn, raining punches at the former Twin City Champion. However, Dathyn returns the punches with his own, creating a rapid exchange of blows that the crowd feast on excitedly. Storm manages to get the upper hand and punches Dathyn to the ropes, setting him up for an Irish Whip that is followed by a leaping Back Elbow Smash!

Axel Reid: Storm takes control in the early going, and we know how ferocious Storm can be when he's enraged.

Ruby Parvati: But Dathyn has a vicious mean streak too, Axel. These two could wind up trying to kill each other in a matter of moments!

Dathyn manages to get up on his own accord, but Storm meets him with a series of well-placed Uppercuts. This once again drives Dathyn to the ropes, whereby Tyler executes another Irish Whip and grabs Dathyn on the rebound for a Sitout Scoop Slam Driver! Storm then panders to the audience after this move, resulting in loud cheers and encouraging support. Meanwhile Iser and Cera look on, neither pleased with their partners and the actions they have committed.

Axel Reid: I have to give it to Tyler. He seems to be doing remarkably well here after being away from action since Darkest Hour.

Ruby Parvati: But how long do you think his body can last until that pain from his jump off the steel cage comes flooding back? It won't just be bad for him. It'll be bad for Seth Iser!

Instead of going for a lateral press cover, Tyler brings Dathyn to his feet and nails him with more Uppercuts. With Dathyn stunned, Storm connects with a knee strike before he plants Dathyn with a Vertical Suplex. Only then does he go for the cover, hooking Dathyn's near leg for leverage...


ONE!





TWO!




No! Dathyn gets his shoulders off the canvas. Meanwhile a nearby camera focuses on the appearance of Cera, capturing her tired expression that seems to be strangely forlorn.

Axel Reid: I wonder what's up with Cera? It's as if she'd rather be anywhere else right now.

Ruby Parvati: She's probably saving her energy... that's the only explanation I can think of.

Axel Reid: Or maybe it's something more than that... something that has been on her mind for quite some time.

Iser remains silent in his corner and watches intently as Storm gets Dathyn back to his feet, only for Dathyn to kick him in the stomach. Scintillating knife edge chops follow this desperation kick, blistering Storm's chest before he delivers a snapmare and then a dropkick to the back of the Hybrid's head.

Axel Reid: Now Dathyn takes control, but I wonder if he can keep his temper under control as well.

Dathyn administers several elbow strikes to the grounded Tyler, following these up with swinging knees to his spine and head. Iser keeps a firm hold of the rope as Dathyn executes a pinning cradle, trapping Storm underneath him for a pinfall attempt...


ONE!






TWO!



Tyler muscles his way out of the predicament, stopping the Cutthroat Corps from gaining another win on their résumé. Shaking his head, Dathyn pulls Storm up and gives him a Gutwrench Suplex. After this has been done, Dathyn angrily moves towards Cera and tags her in, gesturing for her to keep Tyler down. For some reason, Cera slowly gets into the ring instead of hastily entering. However, she does stalk Tyler like a predator would its intended prey, keeping her eyes focused on him as he gradually gets back to his feet.

Ruby Parvati: And now the Baddest Bitch has come out to hunt and slaughter.

Cera delivers a stiff Enziguri to Storm, putting the I4NI Champion on the canvas yet again. The Hybrid rolls towards the ropes as he feels his head, but Cera fails to let him recover, beginning to stomp on his downed body as she grabs the top rope with her hands. After several kicks, it looks like Cera will do something else... but instead she returns to stomping on him again, as if she wants to beat his body into mush and leave him flattened.

Axel Reid: Is she going to stop any time soon?

Ruby Parvati: I don't know. In fact it looks like she's getting worse.

Suddenly, Cera starts to look more upset as she continues to stomp on Tyler, increasing the rate of her kicks and trying to make them harder than the previous one!

Axel Reid: Okay, Cera, you've made your point! What's wrong with her?!

Ruby Parvati: Your guess is as good as mine!

Having enough of Cera's relentless onslaught, the referee starts to count her to five. Suddenly, as the referee gets to two, Cera looks at him with weariness in her eyes and stops stomping Storm. The I4NI Champion tends to his damaged body as Cera then looks over at Iser, staring at him for a while before her eyes lower in thought.

Axel Reid: I'm not making any sense of this...

Ruby Parvati: Neither am I!

Finally, Cera looks down at Tyler, staring at his anguished face and what her kicks have done to his body. At that moment, Cera slowly shakes her head and backs away from him, resulting in a confused reception from the audience.

Axel Reid: What's going on...?

Seemingly annoyed by this, Dathyn enters the ring and grabs Cera by the arm. He scolds her for not continuing to kick Storm into oblivion, causing Cera to stare at him in silence. Eventually the two have an exchange of words, but it is hard to hear what they're saying amongst the puzzled yet intrigued crowd.

Ruby Parvati: I think Dathyn should just take over now and continue Cera's work.

Dathyn appears to get the last word in, but something he says causes Cera to stiffen. At that moment, Dathyn turns away from her and approaches Storm... only for Cera to swing Dathyn around and KICK HIM IN THE HEAD WITH A ROUNDHOUSE KICK!

Axel Reid: WHAT THE F***?!

Shocked and surprised by this turn of events, the crowd in Valdosta cheer Cera wildly! But as the audience do so - and with the referee and Iser confused by what just occurred - Cera abandons the ring and sits on the steel stairs, leaning her head on her fist and ignoring the action that is yet to resume.

Ruby Parvati: Did she just...?

Axel Reid: SHE DID! Cera just kicked Dathyn in the head, and now she's sitting outside the ring on the steps as her partner is sprawled out on the canvas inside it!

Ruby Parvati: But isn't she the legal participant? Won't she get counted out?

Axel Reid: She is, but I don't know what's going to happen. The referee doesn't even know how to respond!

Storm is managing to get himself up using the ropes, but it is clear the damage Cera inflicted on his body has brought the dormant feelings of his Steel Cage Match against Scarlet back. Meanwhile Dathyn stirs on the canvas, slowly reaching up to feel his head. The referee is busy talking to Cera from inside the ring, wondering if she will continue to compete or not. The only person not affected yet is Iser, who shrugs his shoulders and looks ready to get involved.

Axel Reid: I'm sure Seth Iser finds this event favourable, but he needs to get that tag from Tyler first.

Feeling his body, Tyler staggers away from the ropes, attempting to see if he can stand on his own without support. But as Iser reaches out to him, silently asking to be tagged in, the crowd suddenly start booing tremendously. That's when Casanova English comes into view, sneaking behind Iser as the latter yearns to be tagged in.

Axel Reid: WAIT, THERE'S ENGLISH!

Ruby Parvati: It looks like he doesn't want Iser to compete in this match either!

With the referee distracted, English grabs Iser's leg and pulls him off the apron with all of his might! As a consequence, Iser badly lands on one leg and crumples to the ground, whereby he immediately grabs at his knee and tries to adjust his knee brace!

Axel Reid: Oh come on! English just sneak attacked Iser for a second time!

Adding insult to injury, English stomps on Iser's bad leg before he rears back and delivers a Shining Wizard to Iser's cranium! Only then does he move away from the ringside area, doing so as the referee gives up on Cera and leaves her alone.

Ruby Parvati: Well that was good timing!

Axel Reid: Good timing? English had no right being out here! He had no justification to get involved in this match! Now we have Cera sat on the steps after she kicked her own partner in the head, and Iser is down on the floor tending to his knee. What a Tag Team Match this has turned out to be!

With both corners emptied of their partners, it seems as though Storm and Dathyn have to wrestle the match on their own. The referee actually does check to see where Iser is, and once he finds him on the floor, the official places his hands on his hips and shakes his head.

Axel Reid: I feel sorry for our referee right now. He has lost complete control of this match.

Deciding to let Storm and Dathyn continue, the referee signals to the timekeeper that Dathyn is now the legal participant for his team. Storm nods at the referee's decision, grabbing Dathyn as the latter attempts to get back up on his own. It isn't long before Storm gets revenge with his own knife edge chops, reddening Dathyn's chest before he executes an Exploder Suplex!

Axel Reid: Exploder Suplex from Storm! That had great impact, but it seems that he wants to do more to Dathyn before he covers him.

Looking out at the crowd, Tyler pats his forearm before he moves to the lower corner. He ascends the ropes and perches himself on the top one, signalling for a Flying Clothesline. Dathyn starts to get back up, shaking his head to the clear the cobwebs. But once he does so, he notices Storm and runs at the ropes, bending them back and causing Storm to lose his balance! Tyler crotches himself on the top turnbuckle and grimaces from the pain, sitting there as Dathyn angrily approaches him climbs up after him.

Ruby Parvati: That was a clever move from Dathyn, using the ropes themselves to stop Tyler hitting that clothesline!

Axel Reid: And now he's punching Storm over and over on the top rope. I wonder what's going to happen?

Dathyn sets Storm up for a Superplex and manages to lift him from his seated position on the turnbuckle! But as he is in the middle of delivering the Superplex, Storm amazingly turns his body and gets out of Dathyn's grip, landing on the canvas below and immediately ducking between Dathyn's legs to balance him on his shoulders!

Axel Reid: Wait, Tyler countered the Superplex, and he has Dathyn up in that Electric Chair!

As he swings his arms, trying to get out of this predicament, Dathyn shouts towards Cera, attempting to get her to save him. Unfortunately, Cera ignores his shouts, doing so as Jen also ignores him and concentrates on her friend.

Ruby Parvati: They're not helping him!

Axel Reid: Of course not! Dathyn is on his own now!

With the crowd anticipating the Eye of the Storm, Storm backs away from the corner, keeping a hold of Dathyn's legs. However, Dathyn starts to hammer blows on the top of Tyler's head, doing whatever he can to stop The Hybrid. One such elbow causes Tyler to drop to one knee, allowing Dathyn to swing himself around and plant Storm with a DDT!

Axel Reid: Dathyn managed to escape that electric chair, and that DDT might just be enough to keep Storm down!

Ruby Parvati: Meanwhile, I don't think Iser has moved from the floor outside. I think he's injured, Axel.

Aggravated, Dathyn punches away at Storm some more before he signals for the Identity Krisis! Unfortunately Storm is able to push him away, causing Dathyn to respond by charging at his foe. Tyler kicks Dathyn in the stomach and sets him up for a Powerbomb... only to turn it into a Crucifix, alerting the crowd to the Tiger Bite!

Axel Reid: Tiger Bite incoming!

Suddenly, Dathyn squirms his way out and lands on his knees! After this, he quickly pulls Storm into a roll-up using his tights, trapping Tyler underneath him and keeping the tights gripped as the referee counts Storm's shoulders down!

Ruby Parvati: There's a roll-up from Dathyn!

Axel Reid: But Dathyn has the tights!


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THREE!!!



DING DING DING!!!


Ruby Parvati: And Dathyn gets the victory!

Despite being kicked in the head and abandoned by his own partner, Dathyn has managed to score the victory for the Cutthroat Corps! He lets go of Storm's tights and quickly exits the ring, demanding he gets his jacket back. Once he's handed his jacket he leaves the ringside area, bypassing an anguished Iser who is see dealing with his knee, a sight that brings out medical personnel to check on him.

Jerry Heisenberg: Here are your winners... DATHYN AND CERA, THE CUTTHROAT CORPS!!!

Axel Reid: I have no idea how to describe what we just saw here, but I'll do my best to explain. Dathyn picks up the win, but he did it without Cera after she kicked him in the head and left him alone. But Dathyn had a hold of Storm's tights to keep him down, something the referee failed to notice... but if Iser had not been attacked by Casanova English behind the referee's back, he would have seen that and broken up the pin. Now Iser is being treated by our medical staff, but he clearly doesn't want any help. He's using the steel steps to try and stand up, whereas Cera and Jen are now leaving after Dathyn, but on their own. I am confused, and I am appalled.

Ruby Parvati: ... That was a cool story, Axel. Perhaps you should rest your voice now.

Iser shoves one of the doctors away as he hobbles on his better leg, grimacing from the pain shooting up his other leg courtesy of the World Visionary Champion. Meanwhile Storm is sat on the canvas, shaking his head at what happened and realizing he was cheated out of a potential victory. Still, the referee hands him his I4NI Championship, showing Tyler and the world that he is still a champion no matter what.

Axel Reid: I think we need to go to a commercial break after this catastrophe...

Ruby Parvati: A catastrophe? I thought that was great!