Post by Circle Television Network on Oct 11, 2018 1:23:54 GMT
The show opened on the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina as rowdy fans filed in to this very special episode of Queen City Pro Wrestling. “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten blasted throughout the arena as the cameras centered on the commentator’s booth and Terry Hanson and Brian Hodges welcomed everyone to the show.
Terry Hanson: HELLO, AND WELCOME TO EPISODE 9 OF QUEEN CITY PRO WRESTLING!
Brian Hodges: I am so pumped for this episode Terry! Can you feel it Terry? CAN YOU FEEL IT? Change is in the air…and that change happens TONIGHT!
Terry Hanson: What my overeager colleague is referring to is that tonight’s show will be run by…and I can’t believe I am even saying this…Sidney Grey! I don’t know what possessed Chelsea Taylor to put her in charge, but that is what has happened!
Brian Hodges: Please stop running down Ms. Grey! She is a legend in this business and she is going to bring a new attitude to QCPW and I for one think that it is sorely needed!
Terry Hanson: Well, that remains to be seen. All the same, this is what Ms. Taylor wanted and that is what we got! Sid wasted no time putting her stamp on this show and it is a big one with specialty matches for everyone! Match 1 will feature the debut of Mackenzie Roberts and Erica DiVyne as they face one another in a tables match. Both of these women are looking to make an impact here tonight!
Brian Hodges: What better way to do it than driving someone through a table? Masterful booking by Ms. Grey…someone will literally make an IMPACT to start off their QCPW career!
Terry Hanson: Match 2…and I can’t believe I am even saying this…is a freestyle wrestling match between Lena Skye and Anya. Why in the heck is Sid booking an Olympic style match in a pro wrestling company?
Brian Hodges: Terry, how can you be so short sighted? The ladies of Queen City can do it ALL! This is a chance for two women to step outside their comfort zone and show the world that there is no limits to what can be done here. If you ask me, this is top notch booking at its finest!
Terry Hanson: You are such a suck up! Match 3 pits the #1 contender to the QCPW Championship, Taryn Willow against another top contender in the “Pretty Murder Machine” Sam Tolson in a submission match. To be honest, I feel like this is good booking on Sid’s part. It’s an honest to goodness wrestling match and it’s main event quality!
Brian Hodges: Thank you for giving Ms. Grey her due! Yes, this is phenomenal booking! Unlike what we have gotten from Chelsea Taylor the last 8 shows!
Terry Hanson: You know that Chelsea is coming back after episode 10, right?
Brian Hodges: …errr… you think she’s watching right now?
Terry Hanson: YES!
Brian erupts into a coughing fit as he reaches for his water and signals for Terry to continue.
Terry Hanson: Anyway…match 4 is a falls count anywhere match between Abby Evans and Kennedy Matthews. The rules will be thrown out the window for this one and the match could end in the ring, at ringside, in the locker room, in the lobby, even in the parking lot!
Brian Hodges: I’m looking forward to seeing which of these two women wants it the most! This match is going to push one of these two women to the top of contender status for a title if you ask me! All the winner has to do is to make sure that she beats the other woman senseless and leaves no doubt who wants it more!
Terry Hanson: Match 5 is tag team action as Bitches Got to Learn take on the QCPW Tag Team Champions, The Clear Connection in the first clash between them in a promised series of three, culminating in a title defense at the next super show. This match will be an elimination match and that could lead to very serious implications should one member of the team be forced into a two on one situation!
Brian Hodges: Absolutely! The smart play is for two members to isolate one and beat them until they are no longer a factor in the next match. Brilliant booking by Sid and we will see which team takes advantage of the opportunity!
Terry Hanson: Next up we have a totally narcissistic endeavor by our interim General Manager; the “Sidney Grey Rising Star Ladder Match.” For the life of me, I can’t understand who would sign up for this!
Brian Hodges: Someone looking for OPPORTUNITY Terry! There were a slew of stars not booked for Episode 9 and Ms. Grey made sure that they had chances to shine just like everyone else! She has said over and over that this match is about opportunity and we are going to find out exactly what that means tonight!
Terry Hanson: It probably means that whomever wins gets to wax her car. Anyway! That takes us to the main event and that will see our champion, Emma Carlisle square off against noted star and multi-time champion, Kate Steele as she makes her first appearance with QCPW in an Iron Woman match…officiated by Sidney Grey! We have all seen the sniping between Sid and Emma over social media, there is no way that Sid is going to be fair to Emma!
Brian Hodges: Terry, Ms. Grey is the General Manager and she only want everyone to have the opportunity that they deserve! Do you really think that she would favor Kate Steele over Emma in a big match situation? Yeah, she and Kate have a history together in the Pink Ladies faction, but I’m sure that Ms. Grey would never take advantage of that situation.
Terry Hanson: I don’t even think that you believe that Brian. Anyway, that is our show tonight, so lets get to the action!
As Queen City Wrestling starts, a helpful graphic in the bottom-right corner of the screen indicates that what we're watching happened "Earlier Tonight". A very smug and confident Sidney Grey is walking through the backstage area, reveling in her power by way of barking orders at the crew and making it clear through her poise and posture that she's the woman who runs the show. There's a few dirty looks given at her back but none do so to her face, as she no doubt expects. Continuing around the corner, the cameras are before her as she makes her way toward the door with her name on it. She blows a hot breath on the plaque, using a tissue to wipe off an errant fingerprint, then looks upon it proudly before entering.
Upon entering the office, her mood and expression take a drastic turn. Her bodyguard is unconscious, half-draped over her desk which is now in disarray thanks to the massive woman being knocked there. A few moments later, her gaze lifts and focuses on the chair behind said desk, a chair in which someone else is sitting, the back of the furniture to the door. Sidney, bristling up, puts on an authoritative tone with her hands on her slender hips.
Sidney Grey: Who the hell do you think you are, sitting in MY chair, in MY office?! I can have you thrown out-
Her thought is not completed; the chair turns slowly and two long, black-clad legs are then propped up on Grey's desk, those legs belonging to the World Champion herself, Emma Carlisle. The self-proclaimed Queen City Reaper has her title draped over her shoulder, a fresh pomegranate cupped in her right hand. Death is wearing a faint smile as she stares at the luscious fruit, looking it over as she addresses Sidney without turning her icy eyes in the woman's direction.
Emma Carlisle: You get what you pay for.
Sidney Grey: Excuse me?!
Gesturing lazily to the unconscious woman across the desk, Emma continues to be engrossed in the fruit in her hand.
Emma Carlisle: I intend to keep this simple, Grey, because I want you to understand everything that I say right now.
Sidney Grey: Who the hell do you think you are?!
Sighing, Emma lowers her legs from the desk and rises slowly to her feet, adjusting the title over her shoulder. She gazes upon it, then at Sidney, then back again... as though that gesture should answer everything. And it, in fact, does. She walks around the desk, but not with the same gradual speed as before. She moves swiftly, forcing Sidney to either back up or be bowled over. The result is the elder Grey with her back against the now-closed door and Emma mere inches from her. The bodyguard groans a little, but she's far from truly stirring or waking. The sound gets a hopeful glance from Sidney, but Emma's snarl has her looking back at the champion quick-fast.
Emma Carlisle: I am going to play along with you being 'in charge' of Queen City. To me, it is nothing but an amusing lark to liven up the status quo around here. Whether it is you or Chelsea or someone else who thinks they have the power, it will not change that I am the World Champion and the most dominant woman in Queen City. Not even you can argue that point. Your power is, in fact, nothing but an illusion.
Sidney Grey: Do you make the matches?! Do you sign the checks or the contracts?! NO! So what power do you think you have?!
She does her best to look smug, but when Emma smiles... truly smiles, showing teeth and everything, Sidney seems to quail a bit. A smiling Death is quite appalling, apparently.
Emma Carlisle: This is my world, Grey. My Necropolis. No one in this company has been able to touch me, much less defeat me. Every champion that comes after me will be compared to me. You? You're nothing to me. Just another warm body to be stalked and destroyed the moment I cease to be amused by them.
The champion takes a step closer. Grey is as close against the door as she can press herself.
Emma Carlisle: The moment your 'power' fades? I'm going to snap you like a dry bone. If you make me chase you, I'll make it hurt more. Have your fun... make your matches... flaunt your already-waning power. But remember that every action has a consequence. And no one can escape Death.
Grabbing the door handle, Emma yanks it open with the gesture forcing Sid to move forward as well.
Sidney Grey: I won't forget this slight or these threats, little girl! If you step out of line tonight, I'll make sure you regret it!
Glancing over her shoulder, Emma scoffs.
Emma Carlisle: Kate Steele is no threat to me. Just another has-been trying to find another taste of glory. Not unlike yourself. You? You'll do your job and that's that. Because if you screw me, you won't make it out of this arena alive.
Walking off, Sidney starts to hurl another tirade at the champion but thinks better of it. No doubt she's already plotting as she goes over to wake up the woman on her desk.
MATCH #1 (TABLES MATCH)
MACKENZIE ROBERTS verses ERICA DIVYNE
The fans were hyped as QCPW staff positioned tables all around the ring in preparation for the first match of the evening. Terry Hanson and Brian Hodges prepared to call the action from ringside.
Terry Hanson: We are ready for the first match of the evening! Two women are set to make their debut here, Erica DiVyne and the highly touted Mackenzie Roberts. I am very interested to see this match, but I have to admit, seeing them in a table match right off the bat does concern me. Part of me wants to say that this was some weird sort of punishment from Sid after the social media exchanges between her and Roberts. This is the kind of match that shortens careers!
Brian Hodges: Stop being paranoid Terry! Ms. Grey made this match to allow these two to showcase themselves in a BIG way even though they are both basically jerking the curtain! Trust me, Ms. Grey did them a HUGE favor! One of them is going to make an impression tonight by sending the other though a table!
The match got off to a slow start as both women felt one another out, neither one wanting to be the one to make a mistake early on. Roberts was the first to seize the advantage, ducking under a clothesline attempt from DiVyne and laying in a hard slap that dazed her opponent right out the gate. The LAW Hall of Famer took command, showing off her technical prowess as she kept her opponent on her heels with a counter after counter. It was apparent that DiVyne was overmatched when it came to wrestling, but this match wasn’t about technique. DiVyne turned the tides after a thumb to the eye as Roberts attempted to set her up for a throw into one of the tables that was leaned into the corner. DiVyne shot Roberts into the corner instead, sending the diminutive blonde crashing against the wood, nearly breaking it as the crowd gasped at the sudden turn around.
DiVyne rushed in with a charging spear to finish the job, but Roberts met her charge with a kick to the face that stood her up, then a reverse atomic drop. DiVyne staggered back and Roberts with for her patented “Bitch Kick” but DiVyne ducked under it and leveled Roberts with a backdrop suplex. She was quick to seize the advantage as she started stomping the daylights out of her downed opponent. With no rules against it, she savagely pounded on Roberts, laying the bad mouth on her as she screamed that no one cared about what she did before QCPW. DiVyne ripped her up off the mat, pointing to the damaged table as she whipped Roberts in. Roberts stopped herself, sliding down, then reversing her course as she charged the unsuspecting DiVyne, leveling her with a clothesline that sent her over the top rope.
Roberts followed her out as she stomped DiVyne a few times, returning the favor, then set her eyes on a table at ringside. She quickly set it up as the fans stood on their feet, anticipating that this would be the end. Roberts drug DiVyne over and prepared to suplex her through it, but DiVyne blocked it at the last moment, then managed to reverse to the suplex attempt into a lifting front slam that sent Roberts crashing onto the table with her midsection. DiVyne seemed enraged that the table didn’t break again so she laid in a hard slap to Robert’s face as she screamed at her, letting her know that this was over. DiVyne climbed to the apron, readying herself for a diving knee that would surely end this.
DiVyne mocked the fans one last time, but that proved to be a fatal error as Roberts rolled off the table and hopped from the floor to the apron and executed a hip toss that sent her opponent crashing into the table that shattered under her as the fans exploded. Roberts collapsed to the floor, spent as her music played throughout the arena.
Ring Announcer: Here is your winner, MACKENZIE ROBERTS!
Terry Hanson: What a match! That was touch and go for both ladies, but Roberts pulled it out by staying focused. Obviously that stats as a Hall of Famer actually does count for something after all…match experience!
Brian Hodges: If you ask me, Roberts was lucky to escape here tonight. The only reason that DiVyne didn’t win was because Roberts barely weighs 100 pounds soaking wet! She nearly went through two tables tonight before DiVyne got caught!
Terry Hanson: Regardless, this match is in the books and it is a win for Roberts tonight!
Samantha Tolson stands in her locker room. Normally she's fairly calm and collected in these little peeks backstage, but not tonight. Already in her gear, wearing one of her "Kiss of Death" shirts over her singlet, her face is very much not calm, but twisted in anger.
Sam Tolson: Not gonna mince words. Not gonna sit here and draw this out forever like some do. Tonight I face Taryn Willow in a submission match. This could have been a fantastic contest between two high-level athletes. This could have been the type of match that a young company like QCW needs to put it over the top.
The camera zooms in on her intense features.
Sam Tolson: But then you just had to go and run your mouth on Twitter Taryn. Just had to do whatever you could to turn this from what it should have been into a personal issue. So tonight, whereas I was going to go into this match just to wrestle you, put on a show, and earn a win? Now I'm just gonna kick your ass all over the Bojangles and either wrench your arm out if socket or choke you out until you fall asleep in the middle of the damn ring.
Her intensity is clear.
Sam Tolson: Just remember as you walk into the PPV with this loss hanging over you that you did this. You brought this on yourself. I was there for you when few others would be. When the world scorned you, my hand was always still there to help you back up. Remember that. And remember that when you are forced to quit tonight, that it's not you who's the best in this company, it's not Emma Carlisle. It's me.
The camera pulls back from her eyes.
Sam Tolson: Time to Release The Panic.
Samantha fairly growls at the camera before the shot fades to black.
The crew removed the ropes for the next match as the fans all stood and watched in confusion over what they were going to see next. This was a first for QCPW…and more than likely any other wrestling federation there was out there. The cameras focused on the announce team as they prepared to call the next…very unusual match.
Terry Hanson: Brian, I have NO idea how to call the next match. I don’t now anything about Freestyle wrestling and I have to question the logic of Sid booking this thing!
Brian Hodges: Probably because you don’t understand how to get eyes on the product. Ms. Grey is a marketing genus Terry and putting this match together proves that. I heard that Women’s U.S. Olympic Team will be watching this episode for training purposes!
Terry Hanson: You sound like a crazy person right now. Let’s get to the match…
This was a match that was certainly out of Lena’s comfort zone. Seeing if she could keep her hardnose style in check was going to be paramount. On the other side of things, Anya was equally out of her element. There were no ropes for her to spring from to use her dazzling assault from the air. Both women would have to adapt their style to overcome the other if they stood a chance in this match. The referee explained the abridged rules; the match would have a 5-minute time limit, there would be no strikes allowed of any kind, the match would be won on points for takedowns, putting an opponent in a pinning predicament, or shoving them out of bounds.
Anya seemed unsure of what to do as the referee blew the whistle to start the match, but Lena only knew one way to go and that was straight ahead. Lena hit Anya and took her down with a double leg take down. The referee blew the whistle…
Anya hit the mat hard and Lena mounted her, grinding her forearm viciously across her face and pushing her down to the mat…
This seemed to wake Anya up and she arched back to get her body off the mat in an almost matrix-like maneuver. Lena tried to muscle her back down, but Anya refused to let her back touch the mat again. Skye hopped up and put her knees into Anya’s midsection, but the “Desert Rose” didn’t move as she held her position and the fans cheered her flexibility and strength. This seemed to anger Lena and she attempted to drive her knees hard into her opponent, but Anya flipped over, landing on top of Skye, prompting a blow of the whistle…
Skye struggle angrily as she tried to reverse Anya’s reversal, but she her momentum sent her tumbling her out of the ring and down to the floor. The referee blew the whistle as Skye landed out of bounds…
The fans cheered at the match was tied up. Outside the ring, Skye roared in frustration and pounded the mat as the referee ordered her back into the ring. She charged into ring, not waiting for the match to be restarted as she shoved Anya from behind and sent her tumbling out of the ring. The fans booed as the referee admonished Skye and then went outside to check on Anya as she held her knee. Skye screamed for Anya to get back into the ring, but instead, the referee blew the whistle…
Skye was enraged as she got into the referee’s face over having a point awarded to Anya for the illegal shove. The referee checked on Anya as she hopped back into the ring, making sure she could continue. She looked to the clock and saw there was a minute and a half left and she nodded. The match was restarted and Skye went right after her, looking for a quick score, but Anya stuffed the takedown attempt. She hopped around on one leg as the time ticked down. The fans cheered as Anya continued to frustrate Skye until she finally caught up with her, taking her down with a double leg, prompting a whistle blow…
With only moments left, Skye attempted to pin Anya down again, but she bridged up as she did earlier in the match. Skye mounted her again, working to force her shoulders down as the fans counted down the final seconds of the match. Skye again went for the double knees and Anya moved to bridge over again, but her injured knee gave out and she collapsed to the mat, prompting a final whistle blow…
Skye – 4 Points | Anya – 3 Points
Ring Announcer: Here is your winner…LENA SKYE!
Lena rolled out of the ring, holding up her hands as Anya nursed her injured knee.
Brian Hodges: I have no idea if that was anything close to how the real rules work, but Lena gutted it out and came away with the big win here tonight!
Terry Hanson: The knee injury that Lena caused with her illegal attack is what turned this match. I think Anya was cheated tonight, but I’m sure she’ll be right back. That rose has thorns!
Taryn was seen backstage pacing back and fourth before finally looking at the camera lashing out.
Taryn Willow: I am sick and tired of being a joke around here. I am the fucking number one contender for the Queen City World Championship but yet I'm looked at as a joke? I must not be kissing enough ass like a lot of wrestlers are doing around social media nowadays. Just because I do things differently than others doesn't mean I don't work as hard as they do. Emma thinks she has this company wrapped around her fingers with all her riddles and how she speaks. Honey, no one cares about your emo looking gimmick. It isn't scaring anyone. Better yet, it makes you look like a loser who is hiding something from their past.
Taryn laughs before continuing.
Taryn Willow: I don't care how I do it or the amount of people who get mad at me for it. I will defeat you Emma and walk out as the new Queen City World Champion. You have defended that title against a bunch of nobodies and now you have caught the attention of Sam Tolson. Don't get me wrong, Tolson is a great wrestler but for one fucking second can she just not take someone else's spotlight for herself? This is clearly my moment, my opportunity but here she comes out of nowhere and wants business with the world champion? Hello Sam, stop trying to steal my damn title shot. You haven't done shit yet to earn anything around here. Now I have you in a submissions match here tonight.....
Taryn rolls her eyes.
Taryn Willow: You really want this title shot that badly don't you. I have nothing else in my life besides my career and now it looks like you want to take that away from me as well. Just stop trying to make this all about you Samantha. The wrestling world isn't all about little miss Tolson. I am going to keep this short and sweet, after I defeat you tonight and humiliate you in front of the world, I will be no doubt the true number one contender. This is also a message to Queen City Management, if I don't walk out as champion then I will leave Queen City Wrestling. I mean I'm barley booked as it is so won't matter to you guys anyway. Let's see what happens won't we. Now get the camera out of my face.
The fans were pumped as the next match would feature the number one contender going head to head with another top contender in a match that could easily headline any pay-per-view. The fans were rowdy and ready for action as the cameras opened up on the commentator’s booth.
Terry Hanson: Taryn Willow takes on Sam Tolson in a submission match and I can’t believe I am going to say this, but this is great booking by Sid. It’s nothing too crazy, but it is a chance for the number one contender to cement her status and a chance for Sam to show why she should be the number one contender.
Brian Hodges: Oh? Now you are praising her? Ms. Grey has booked a great show, top to bottom! I don’t know who is going to come out on top tonight, but you can bet your bottom dollar that whoever it is won’t be ready for the World Champion!
Terry Hanson: That remains to be seen Brian. Let’s get to the ring!
This match started out with the two women jawing at one another. Willow had made her position clear; she had the World Champion in her sights and after tonight there would be no doubt who was going to the pay-per-view to challenge for the title. Willow went right after Tolson, but she used her speed to avoid her. Tolson loaded up stunned Willow with a hard shot and immediately went for a sleeper hold, but Willow planted her into the corner to break the hold, then sent her out with a belly to belly. Willow stomped Tolson’s legs then went for her “Make it or Break it” sharpshooter. Tolson struggled and managed to crawl outside the ring to escape the hold. Willow pursued her, but got shoved into the guardrail for her trouble. Tolson shoved her into the apron then sent her back inside the ring.
Tolson came back in and started laying in hard shots before pulling Willow up and hitting a powerbomb that she immediately transitioned into a Boston Crab. Willow seemed surprised to find herself trapped in the dangerous submission hold. Willow fought the hold for all she was worth as she crawled for the ropes and made them, but the referee waived off the break, there were no rope breaks in this match. Willow seemed to be on the verge of tapping. The fans were on their feet as her hand hovered above the mat. Willow dug down deep and pulled herself up the ropes, switching leverage to her side as Tolson was forced to break the hold.
The fans roared as Willow staggered to her feet and Tolson did the same. Both women met in the center of the ring trading hard punches. As match becomes a slugfest, with Willow and Tolson exchanging heavy shots with neither woman backing down, the display of straight-up violence getting the crowd going to a near fever-pitch! Tolson rocks Willow with a big forearm but Willow swings back with a massive right hand! Tolson boots her in the stomach, then lands another kick that straightens Willow up... and the number-one contender sends Tolson reeling with a big headbutt! Tolson falls back into the ropes but charges on the rebound, meeting Willow mid-ring as the two stonewall each other's shoulderblock attempt. A second go sees the two women knock each other loopy with a double-clothesline, both left on the mat for several moments as the referee comes within seconds of calling this match off. Then, the crowd gets into an uproar as a black-clad figure hops the barricade and slides into the ring!
Willow, her back turn as she rises, feels someone there and has it confirmed when Tolson stares in a direction just past Willow's shoulder! Emma Carlisle drills a kick to the back of Willow's knee before she can turn around, then grabs her by her hair and ring gear and hurls her head-first into the midsection of Tolson, sending her toppling from the ring! Woozy both from the sudden assault and the grueling match preceding it, Willow is wobbly when she turns about and the Champion snatches hold of her, delivering "Kiss The Abyss", prompting the referee to call the match a no-contest!
Carlisle leaves the ring after, watching as Tolson pulls herself up via the apron, glaring at her from across the ring.
Ring Announcer: This match has been ruled a no contest!
The QCPW Champion continues to smile even as the interim General Manager, Sidney Grey watched from the entrance way. The two shared an uncomfortable stare down before Carlisle vaults the railing again and melts into the crowd as quickly as she came.
Terry Hanson: That match was completely ruined by Emma! Why did she have to come out and do that?
Brian Hodges: Ruin? Emma was just reminding them that she was still the champion and neither of them were worthy of challenging her. It’s just smart gamesmanship!
Terry Hanson: It was a cheap shot and I am sure that the General Manager is flipping out over having her best match ruined! Will she take action or will the intimidation tactics she employed at the top of the show get the best of Sid? Don’t leave folks, we will be right back with more action!
We cut backstage to find Amira Kassouri sat on a stairwell somewhere in the arena. She is wearing a white "ROTY" crop top, black PVC leather skirt, tights and knee-high boots. Her hair is wild and untamed, her eye makeup smokey and her lips rouged. She looks into the camera with a growing smile as she crosses her legs.
Amira Kassouri: Tonight I have a new opportunity. I've been waiting patiently since Unbound for a chance to turn some heads here. It's a Rising Star Ladder match and how could they have something like this without me? I'm the definition of a rising star. Honestly, I'm the Rookie of the Year. Now before you roll your eyes, perhaps not based on my performances in QCP...
She rolls her head to the side, exhaling a little.
Amira Kassouri: Lets blame it on the jet lag. I wrestle across 3 continents: Europe, Asia and America. It seems the travel has taken its toll but I'm getting used to it. Besides, this time, I've come out to America a couple days earlier than usual. It worked in JWC last month when I lifted the Emirates Championship - that 48 hours gave my body time to readjust. I'm feeling good.
She brushes hair out of her face.
Amira Kassouri: Confident... I'm sharp as a tack. Last time I wrestled for QCP, my match was interrupted by Abby Evans. She in her feelings because she lost and had to jump me with a bat. It's pathetic. Not that I'm above such methods but what did it really achieve? What was the point? She proved nothing. Anyone can swing a Louisville Slugger - it doesn't mean you're hard.
With a chuckle, AK-47 shakes her head from side to side.
Amira Kassouri: I don't need a weapon, all I need is LAPIDATION. All I need is one moment and BAM!
She suddenly smacks her hands together.
Amira Kassouri: You're out. Lights out, KO. You haven't seen me put enough girls to sleep in QCP but expect a couple victims tonight. I am the rising star, I am the heiress. I've held championships everywhere I've competed - except here. But it's early days and my time will come. I'ma send a message to Sidney, climb that ladder and actually PROVE something. Talk is cheap, right?
AK-47 shrugs her shoulders.
Amira Kassouri: But it's hard not to brag when you're this good.
She winks towards the camera as the scene fades to black.
MATCH #4 (FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE)
ABBY EVANS verses KENNEDY MATTHEWS
This next match was sure to be one that would extend well beyond its starting point so the screens in the arena were linked to the cameras so that none of the action would be missed. The fans were primed and ready for what was sure to be one of the most exciting matches of the entire evening. Terry and Brian were ready to call the action.
Terry Hanson: This next match is a Falls Count Anywhere Match and that means that when this thing gets out of hand…and it will, nothing will stand in the way of one of these ladies walking out of here with a victory.
Brian Hodges: Evans is a little off her rocker and Matthews is a cocky little firecracker, so this one is going to be a barnburner! Let’s get to the action Terry!
This match started out in the ring as Evans went after Matthews with reckless abandon, but Matthews countered her with her speed, catching Evans with a springboard crossbody block. Evans was out in a quick two, but Matthews was relentless as she looked for a quick roll up. Evans popped out and was put down with a pinpoint dropkick. Evans wisely rolled out of the ring to get away from her speedy rival, but Matthews rebounded off the ropes and went for a suicide dive. The fans cringed as Evans ducked and Matthews crashed into the barricade. Evans dropped a hard elbow and went for a pin of her own that produced a long two count.
Evans took control as she slammed Matthews into the apron, then send her sailing over the barricade and into the front row. She went after her quarry as the fans cheered and cleared the path for the two women. Evans went for the “Cut Throat” swinging reverse STO, but Matthews spun out of it and sent Evans back over the barricade as she crashed onto the entranceway ramp. Matthews mounted the barricade, measuring her foe, then leapt off with her “Tricky” swanton bomb. The crowd gasped as Evans rolled away as the last moment and the sound of flesh smacking the steel was heard around the arena. Evans again made the cover, but Matthews kicked out in two. Evans pinned her again, this time grinding her forearm into the side of her head as she hooked the leg deep. Matthews again powered out at 2 and ¾.
Evans seems frustrated, but she grabbed her opponent and drug her up the ramp, sending her through the entranceway and crashing into several equipment boxes. The cameras followed them as Matthews slumped against the boxes and wrestlers watching backstage scrambled to get out of the way. Evans charged in, looking to crush her, but Matthews pushed herself off and met Evans with a blistering knee that stood her straight up. Matthews sent Evans into the wall and then grabbed her by her hair, dragging her further backstage. Staffers ran to get out of the way as Matthews sent Evans into the office door of the interim General Manager. Sidney Grey screamed as she ran out of the way as Evans was sent over tumbling over her desk and to the floor.
Matthews regarded the General Manager with a cool stare, then went right back after Evans, pulling her to her feet as she set her up for the “God Save the Queen” snap DDT. Before she could execute the move, Evans managed to pop out and hit her with the “Cut Throat” reverse swinging STO, bouncing Matthews’ head off the desk. Evans collapsed into the cover as she picked up the three count in this hard fought match.
MATCH #5 (ELIMINATION TAG MATCH)
BGTL Vs. THE CLEAR CONNECTION
The fans were ready for an intense match up in the tag team division and no one left their seats. BGTL and The #ClearConnection had been doing battle with one another since QCPW had got going. This match would be the first in a planned best of three series. The cameras turned to the commentator’s booth at Terry and Brian summed up this match.
Terry Hanson: This clash between Champions and Challengers has been a long time coming. A few months ago Rogers and Cotton tore into one another and “The Bubblegum Bombshell” was left with a serious concussion. Soon after the two teams emptied the locker room as they brawled with one another. Chelsea Taylor made this a series of matches to settle this thing once and for all!
Brian Hodges: This match is about stats and the only one that matters is 0-2! Rogers beat Cotton and Asensio beat Grey…end of story! BGTL have already proven they can beat the Champs, all that is left is to take the titles! My prediction; BGTL sweep them and become new champions!
Terry Hanson: Interesting take Brian, but there is one more stat that you are missing. The #ClearConnection is undefeated in QCPW, and that includes a match against BGTL. Let’s get to the ring!
At the sound of the bell, Kenzi Grey begins to enter for her team to meet Claire Rogers at the center of the ring, but Roxy Cotton stops her and points at herself. Grey makes a ‘you sure?’ expression as she slowly gets back out of the squared circle, and Cotton nods and brushes off her shoulder, indicating that it’s a piece of cake. Cotton struts in to a chorus of wolf whistles from the crowd, taking her sweet time soaking it all in before finally coming face to face with Rogers, the woman who sent her into the hospital with a concussion the last time they met. Rogers smirks and raises a hand for a test of strength, and Cotton laughs. She feigns reaching up to meet Rogers’ hand a few times, each time pulling her hand back at the last second and playing with her hair instead. Finally, Cotton reaches up again and this time rather than pull her hand away she blows a massive bubble with the gum in her mouth, right in Rogers’ face! Rogers has seen enough, and she pops the bubble with a big right hand that stuns the Blonde Bombshell. Cotton’s knees buckle as the gum splatters across her face. Rogers grabs a huge handful of Cotton’s hair and flips her over onto her bottom with a bouncing hare mare that nearly sends Cotton spilling through the ropes on the other side of the ring! Cotton manages to regain her footing, staggering like a newborn calf, and Rogers grabs her instantly. Rogers throws Cotton in an Irish whip that actually sends Cotton off of her feet and flying back first into her own corner, where she crashes into the second turnbuckle by the small of her back and then lands on her backside on the mat, immediately tagging out to Grey, both champions staring at Rogers with wide eyed amazement.
Rogers laughs and tags in Asensio, and she and Grey meet in the middle of the ring. Grey and Asensio lock up, with Asensio quickly gaining an advantage due to her strength. She muscles Grey back into the ropes and the referee calls for a break. Both Cotton and Rogers yell at their partners to take a shot, but Asensio backs off of Grey for a clean break and waits for her in the center of the ring again. They lock up for a second time, and Grey waits for Asensio to push forward, then dips under in a standing switch to a rear waist lock. Asensio’s momentum sends her chest first into the rope, and Grey uses her leverage to roll her back and over into an O’Connor Roll that gets a two count before Asensio’s powerful legs launch Grey off of her. Grey presses her advantage, hitting the ropes before Asensio can get off of her knees and flying back with a shotgun dropkick that sends Asensio sprawling. Grey can feel the momentum going her way as she backs into a corner and hoists herself into a seated position on the top buckle, waiting for Asensio to get to her feet. Asensio gets up, and as she turns to find her opponent Grey leaps off the corner and wraps her legs around Asensio’s neck for a hurricanrana… but Asensio uses her strength to resist going over! Asensio swings Grey through a full arc like a pendulum before yanking her up and throwing her spine first into the corner with a buckle bomb that shakes the ring. Grey stumbles out from the impact and walks right into an STO! Asensio quickly floats over for a lateral press, but Cotton races into the ring and drives a knee into the side of Asensio’s head at the two count, breaking it up. Rogers rushes the ring and sends Cotton flying out over the top with a lariat, then exits to her corner again and sticks her arm out for a tag. Asensio complies and Rogers enters legally, reaching down and pulling Grey up by her braids. Grey thinks quick and drops her weight while clutching the back of Rogers’ head, smashing Rogers’ face into the top of Grey’s skull with a surprise jawbreaker! Rogers is off balance, and Grey turns to tag in her partner… but Cotton’s still on the floor having hit the guardrail after being clotheslined out of the ring. Grey has no choice but to re-engage with Rogers, but Rogers regained her wits and when Grey charges at her she grabs her up and lifts her in a gorilla press, bringing Grey’s midsection crashing across her knee with a gutbuster. Grey’s bent over and gasping for air, and Rogers doesn’t relent, backing up a step and executing a crisp scissors kick to the back of Grey’s neck that sends her face first to the canvas! Rogers rolls her over and hooks a leg… and Grey somehow kicks out at two! Rogers looks a little confused by Grey’s resilience and tags out to Asensio.
Cotton finally manages to get back into her corner and starts stomping her feet and stretching her arm out for a tag. Grey crawls over, but Asensio cuts Grey off and drags her back to the middle of the ring by her ankle, then drops into a sloppy STF. Grey struggles and drags her way over to the bottom rope, Asensio’s inexperience with submissions allowing her to combat the move fairly easily. Asensio still has control though, as Grey drags herself to her feet on wobbly legs, climbing the ropes for support. Asensio runs the ropes, and as she hits on the Clear Connection side, Cotton drills the back of her head with a big forearm that stuns Asensio! Grey pauses as she sees the interference, unsure of what to say or do. However, Rogers is more than sure as she drops to the floor and races around the ring, grabbing Cotton by the ankles and dropping her face first into the apron. The damage is done though as Grey sees Asensio stumbling forward, bent over, and leaps onto her with a “Walk of Fame” curb stomp! Grey with a cover!
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Asensio eliminated!
Rogers hears the announcement and is shocked and incensed that Grey actually took advantage of the interference. She goes rushing back into the ring without any plan and getting her first punch blocked and returned to sender from Grey! Grey manages to out box Rogers with speed and dexterity, sending a storm of quick shots to the strongwoman’s ribs and midsection. Cotton fights her way back to the corner and Grey tags her in! Cotton looks a little nervous about getting in the ring with Rogers but sees that she’s hurting and steps in. Cotton struts over to Rogers and grabs her, but Rogers grabs her by the waistband and sends her flailing face first into the corner. As Rogers leans in to take advantage, though, Cotton kicks her right in the kneecap. Rogers yelps in pain and staggers, giving Cotton the chance to trip her with a leg sweep. Rogers hits the mat hard, and Cotton wastes no time nailing her with a somersaulting knee drop, though she does take a moment to preen for her fans after. Rogers rolls onto her belly and Cotton sees an opening… she drops down and wraps her legs around Rogers’ head and stretches her back in a Code of Silence! Rogers’ neck is wrenched and Cotton has her dead center of the ring, but Rogers isn’t above a little gamesmanship herself as she sends a fist right into… well, you know where. Cotton immediately releases the hold and clutches herself between her legs, wailing in agony as Rogers attempts to catch her breath. Grey grabs her own nethers in a moment of compassionate shared pain, then stretches her arm out and calls for her partner to make the tag. Cotton crawls over slowly, grimacing in pain the entire time. She drags herself over… and makes the tag! Grey springboards over the top rope into the ring as Cotton rolls out of the ropes and onto the floor, still nursing her injured kitten. Grey tries to keep the heat on Rogers, peppering her with punches and kicks, but she doesn’t score anything strong enough to keep Rogers from regaining her vertical base. Rogers is still taking a beating however, until she manages to catch Grey with a stunner from out of nowhere! The Rogers Bitch Project connects, but Rogers is on the mat as well, unable to take advantage! Rogers finally regains some composure and slowly rolls over to Grey, draping an arm over for a cover!
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Grey kicks out! Rogers can’t believe it, but she just took too long to make the pin! Rogers angrily argues with the official about the count, slamming her own hand to the mat three times to demonstrate it was a three. This gives Grey enough time to get to her feet, and although she catches Rogers off guard by spinning her and throwing her to the ropes, Rogers reverses midway and sends Grey for the ride on the Irish whip instead! Rogers looks ready for a big slam, but Grey comes off the ropes in a Thesz press! CAUGHT! Rogers caught Grey in midair in a bear hug, and her grip is like an iron vise! Rogers squeezes the bear hug tight and Grey’s eyes are bugging out of her head! Rogers shakes her back and forth viciously, ragdolling her opponent in the bear hug… Grey’s fading away! Her arms go limp as the referee checks on her, and the ref’s about to call it when Cotton pops into the ring with a chair and drills it into the back of Rogers’s skull! Just like Rogers did to her a few months back! Rogers drops to her knees and drop Grey, and she looks up as Cotton circles her, smiling and asking for more. Cotton doesn’t hesitate to take a home run swing at Rogers’s skull with the chair, knocking Rogers out flat on her back! The bell sounds… Cotton’s gotten herself disqualified!
The bell keeps ringing as Cotton keeps driving shot after shot with the chair into Rogers, who’s down and not moving as a circle of blood starts to form around her head. Finally Grey yanks the chai away from Cotton and throws it out of the ring, getting in between her partner and her opponent and yelling at her to stop. Cotton’s eyes are open wide and staring far away, but she nods and leaves the ring… but as soon as the hits the floor she turns back to Grey and screams at her to pin Rogers! The match isn’t over until both team members are eliminated! Grey looks down at Rogers while the official is tending to her, stretching on a pair of latex gloves due to the blood, and then she slides onto her with a gentle pin attempt.
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Rogers eliminated!
Ring Announcer: Here are your winners…THE CLEAR CONNECTION!
Kenzi stands by trying to check on Claire as Xim charges into the ring, eyes aflame as she squares off with one half of the Tag Team Champions. The two share a heated exchange over Roxy’s actions before Kenzi is forced to leave or answer for her partner’s actions.
Terry Hanson: That was brutal and uncalled for! The right thing to do would be to strip the Clear Connection and suspend them!
Brian Hodges: WHOA! Where was all of this talk when Claire nearly decapitated Roxy and spent weeks razzing her about it over social media? This was just a receipt!
Terry Hanson: We will get a status on Rogers as soon as we can and update the fans. Until then, we have more action to come, so stay tuned!
A 1979 Corvette pulls into the private airstrip of Kayla and Christy Winters, a woman with a stylish mohawk stepped out followed by a pretty blonde.
Take the bags to the plane.
The blonde takes the bag to the plane and the woman sits on the hood of her Corvette.
Christy Winters: Hello some of you in the wrestling community know me and some of you don’t, so let me tell you who I am, I’m Christy Winters heiress. Custom bike builder, and fucking badass, and I have chosen to end my hiatus from wrestling, because just like Kayla I’m never satisfied, she plans to take over a wrestling company and so do I, so to everyone in Queen City Pro Wrestling I’m coming for the throne, so whoever is currently sitting at the top don’t get to comfortable, I’ll be knocking you off soon enough, but first, I think I’ll indulge myself by beating up a few bitches in the Sidney Grey rising Star Battle Royal, a Winters doesn’t ask for opportunity we take it, so to all of you who thought you had a chance to win the Royal, that chance ended the moment I joined Queen City Pro and entered my name, so prepare yourselves to be looking at me standing above you, because let’s face you’re all beneath me anyway.
Christy walks over to one of the airstrip workers.
Christy Winters: Park my Vette in the hanger, and if I see one scratch or one speck of dirt on her when I get back, you will all be looking for new jobs understand.
Worker: Yes, Ms. Winters
Christy walks up the steps and enters her private jet.
The fans had no idea what to expect out of this match. The Interim General Manager came out and personally attached the case to the chain which was hoisted high above the ring. The fans all speculated what was inside the tiny case that slowly spun around, tempting those who had signed up to take part in this match. Sidney Grey joined the commentary team as the participants came out, one at a time.
Terry Hanson: Hello Sidney, it’s a pleasure to have you out here with us!
Brian Hodges: He’s lying Ms. Grey, he has been out here trashing your booking all night! I think you should fire him!
Sidney Grey: It’s fine Brian, he is entitled to his opinion as a Chelsea Taylor loyalist. That is the old way of doing things, this is the new way. I am giving everyone in this company an opportunity to shine. This match will be a shining example of that.
Terry Hanson: Can you tell us what is the case?
Sidney Grey: An opportunity Terry. That is what that case contains.
As Ravyn Medrapedes, Angel Kash, Amira Kassouri, Artemis Stratos, and Sela-Rica Lark entered the ring, QCPW newcomer Christy Winters ran down to the ring and joined the others, but the referee stopped her, letting her know that she had missed the sign up deadline. Christy was angry and the fans booed loudly as she was forced to leave the match. Before she could leave the ring, Sidney stood up and addressed her and the rest of the fans.
Sidney Grey: Ms. Winters, I admire your spunk. There will be a second Rising Stars Match on episode 10. Consider yourself booked, good luck!
Christy nodded as the fans cheered and the ladder match was underway. Kash wasted no time going on the attack, clobbering Medrapedes and Kassouri as Stratos and Lark fought it out in the corner. Kash tossed Medrapedes and Kassouri out of the ring as she grabbed a ladder and set it up, taking a moment to check on Stratos and Lark as they continued to fight, oblivious to the Trillion Dollar Princess. Kash scurried up the ladder and got her fingers on the case before it was suddenly pushed over. She looked down just in time to see Stratos and Lark united in keeping her from stealing the quick win. The fans gasped as Kash crashed down hitting the top rope and tumbling to ringside in a heap.
Stratos turned but Lark was there and met her with her “Just for Fun” snapmare neckbreaker. Lark booted Stratos out of the ring and quickly set up the ladder, but before she could climb up, Medrapedes slid into the ring and connected with a diamond cutter. The fans cheered as the rookie moved quickly up the ladder, but she wasn’t alone as Kassouri climbed into the ring and headed up the other side. The fans were on their feet as the two women scaled to the top and began punching one another.
While they fought it out, Kash managed to get back into the ring, dragging in a second ladder that she set up as she gingerly climbed to the top, right alongside the first ladder. While Kassouri and Medrapedes fought, Kash suddenly joined in, punching both women as it turned into a three-way affair at the top of the ladder. The fans gasped as Stratos entered the fray in dramatic fashion, springboarding onto Kash’s ladder and getting to the top where four women now fought for dominance.
The fans stood on their feet as Kash teetered on the brink of falling and Medrapedes punched her, sending her falling to the mat. Stratos seized the advantage, clubbing Kassouri and leaving her reeling, then doing the same to Medrapedes, as she reached for the case. She had it in her hands before the ladder she was one was pushed away and she crashed to the mat as Lark stumbled back into the fray. She turned her attention to the remaining ladder and began pushing it away as the fans cheered. The ladder crashed down, but Medrapedes and Kassouri were no longer on it. Both women hung from the chain high over the ring as the fans screamed and hollered.
Everyone in the arena watched as the case gave way and both women plummeted to the mat, the impact jarring the two of them as the case came away in the arms of Kassouri and the fans erupted into cheers.
Ring Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner…AMIRA KASSOURI!
Officials helped the ladies out of the ring and Kassouri groggily opened the case and pulled out what appeared to be a golden ticket. She held it up, confused and unsure of the meaning behind it.
Sidney Grey: Congratulations Amira, you have won yourself a golden opportunity. Don’t lose that ticket, you’ll need it for the pay-per-view!
Amira still seemed unsure of what she had just won, but she celebrated the win all the same as the fans cheered her on.
Terry Hanson: We are no closer to knowing what this opportunity is, but we did get a winner tonight and apparently there will be another match on Episode 10.
Brian Hodges: You can bet that whatever it is, it will be great! I can’t wait!
Terry Hanson: Well, next up is our main event, so don’t go anywhere!
MAIN EVENT (IRON-WOMAN MATCH)
KATE STEELE verses EMMA CARLISLE
The fans excitement level had reached a fever-pitch by the time the main event rolled around. The show had been jam packed with action and the final match promised to be a great and intriguing one with the addition of a special guest referee. The cameras turned to the commentator’s desk as they prepared the fans for this championship contest.
Terry Hanson: Well, we got through it and here we are at the main event. Brian, the show has come off a lot better than I thought it would, but let’s be honest, this last match is a bit of a farce! I mean, I get it, Kate Steele is a known commodity in the wrestling world and she is a legitimate main eventer, but for her to be immediately booked into a title match over other QCPW roster members is more than a bit suspect!
Brian Hodges: Terry, Ms. Grey has her finger on the pulse of the fans and they have demanded that Emma have serious competition, and there is no more serious completion than a threat you haven’t prepared for! Emma has no idea what Steele brings to the table, so this match will be will a test unlike any other she has faced!
Terry Hanson: Do you really think that Sid is going to be fair to Emma after what she did at the top of the show and again when she ruined the match between Willow and Tolson? This won’t be a test, this is a set-up, plain and simple!
Brian Hodges: You need to stop being so negative!
Sid came to the ring in a referee’s shirt and she had a few words with Steele before shaking her hand and wishing her good luck. There was nothing but a stern warning for Carlisle. Sid seemed reluctant to engage with the champion, but she did snatch away the title to show it to Steele before signaling for the match to start. Sid had to move quickly to get out of the way as Steele and Carlisle met in the middle of the ring throwing punches at one another as the crowd went crazy over the ferocity of the exchange. The Champion seized the advantage, using her superior size to force Steele back into the corner. As Carlisle holds the smaller woman there, Grey calls for the break. When Carlisle holds her there, expecting a 5-count, Grey singles for the bell, disqualifying Carlisle immediately.
CARLISLE – 0 | STEELE – 1
The Champion whirls around, prompting Grey to roll out of the ring to avoid the charging woman. Steele quickly seizes the advantage, rolling the champion up. Grey slides back into the ring and counts the fall quickly; 1, 2, 3!
Carlisle pops up, a look of rage and bewilderment on her face, she starts to charge after Grey a second time, but she remembers her error and reverses course and finds herself the victim of a “Punk Driver” from Kate Steele. The Champion is sent crashing to the mat from the force of the go home driver and into a quick pin. Grey counts the third fall a bit more slowly, but Carlisle manages to get her shoulder up at the last second. The fans cheer as Grey and Steele look at one another in shock and surprise. Steele goes back into a cover, this time hooking the tights and Grey pounds the mat 1, 2, 3!
The fans boo the obvious bias here as Steele gets up and high-fives Grey. “The Siren” can almost feel the title around her waist as she checks the time and goes back after the Champion. Steele hoists her up, looking for another devastating “Punk Driver” but Carlisle slips out the back and chop-blocks Steele behind the knee, sending the challenger down. Grey tries to break it up, but as Steele struggles back to her feet, Carlisle rebounds of the ropes and spears her right in the knees. The fans cringe as Steele goes down. The Champion smiles sadistically as she attacks Steele’s knees with brutal stomps as she looks to put her out of commission permanently. When it appears as if Grey will attempt to disqualify her again, she transitions into “Melodious Nihilism” holding the liontamer submission for what seems like an eternity before Steele is forced to tap out.
The Champion gets right in Grey’s face, backing her into a corner. As Grey starts to warn her back, Carlisle smoothly sidesteps and Steele crashes into the referee, sending them both down in a heap in the corner. Steele staggers back, covering her mouth in shock as Grey glares angrily at her, checking her face for injury. Carlisle rolls her up from behind, holding her tights as she does. Grey gets up, watching the scene for a moment, then she counts the fall, more out of revenge for the miscue than anything.
Steele get out, shocked and surprised, but Carlisle is on top of her immediately. The Champ fires a hard kick to the gut of Steele and she stands her back up with a fierce uppercut. As Steele staggers back, Carlisle hits the “Countdown to Extinction” running corkscrew neckbreaker. She goes into the pin, looking to tie the match up, but Grey takes her time walking around to double and triple check that Steele’s shoulders are down. She finally drops down and starts to count…at…a…snails…pace. Steele kicks out and Carlisle can only glare at Grey, as she shrugs and almost dares her to hit her so she can disqualify her.
Carlisle is enraged, but her anger turns to sadism as she savagely goes after Steele’s injured knee again, applying a vicious submission hold to the injured limb. Steele fights to get to the ropes, inch by inch…but the champion releases it and drags her back to the center and locks in the hold again. Steele raises her hand to tap out but Grey screams for her to hang on with just a few minutes left in the match. The pain is too much and she is forced to tap out.
The Champion waits for Grey to check on Steele and restart the match. With just over a minute left, the match is restarted. Carlisle charges in for another spear aimed at the knee, but Steele leaps over her, rolling to protect her injured knee. She turns as Carlisle is coming in like a missile and she drops down and the Champion tumbles outside the ring in a heap. Steele gathers herself and launches over the top rope, crashing onto the unsuspecting Champion. Both women are down outside as Grey looks to the timer and sees that there isn’t much time left. She screams for Steele to get up and get in the ring as she starts to count, but her knee gives out as she struggles to get back and beat the count, but Carlisle is able to make it, rolling back inside as the time expires.
Carlisle doesn’t care about the time or anything else as she menaces Grey, reminding her of her earlier warning. “Lady Death” makes ready to take out the General Manager, when the fans erupt and Taryn Willow hits the ring, tackling the Champion and raining down a barrage of fists in retaliation for the attack earlier in the evening. Sid gets out of the ring quickly as she signals for security to come down as Champion and Challenger beat on one another as the fans stand and cheer.
Neither woman is willing to be separated from the other as bedlam ensues and even more security is called to the ring. The entire arena is a mob scene as the show goes off the air… [/font][/div]
Terry Hanson: HELLO, AND WELCOME TO EPISODE 9 OF QUEEN CITY PRO WRESTLING!
Brian Hodges: I am so pumped for this episode Terry! Can you feel it Terry? CAN YOU FEEL IT? Change is in the air…and that change happens TONIGHT!
Terry Hanson: What my overeager colleague is referring to is that tonight’s show will be run by…and I can’t believe I am even saying this…Sidney Grey! I don’t know what possessed Chelsea Taylor to put her in charge, but that is what has happened!
Brian Hodges: Please stop running down Ms. Grey! She is a legend in this business and she is going to bring a new attitude to QCPW and I for one think that it is sorely needed!
Terry Hanson: Well, that remains to be seen. All the same, this is what Ms. Taylor wanted and that is what we got! Sid wasted no time putting her stamp on this show and it is a big one with specialty matches for everyone! Match 1 will feature the debut of Mackenzie Roberts and Erica DiVyne as they face one another in a tables match. Both of these women are looking to make an impact here tonight!
Brian Hodges: What better way to do it than driving someone through a table? Masterful booking by Ms. Grey…someone will literally make an IMPACT to start off their QCPW career!
Terry Hanson: Match 2…and I can’t believe I am even saying this…is a freestyle wrestling match between Lena Skye and Anya. Why in the heck is Sid booking an Olympic style match in a pro wrestling company?
Brian Hodges: Terry, how can you be so short sighted? The ladies of Queen City can do it ALL! This is a chance for two women to step outside their comfort zone and show the world that there is no limits to what can be done here. If you ask me, this is top notch booking at its finest!
Terry Hanson: You are such a suck up! Match 3 pits the #1 contender to the QCPW Championship, Taryn Willow against another top contender in the “Pretty Murder Machine” Sam Tolson in a submission match. To be honest, I feel like this is good booking on Sid’s part. It’s an honest to goodness wrestling match and it’s main event quality!
Brian Hodges: Thank you for giving Ms. Grey her due! Yes, this is phenomenal booking! Unlike what we have gotten from Chelsea Taylor the last 8 shows!
Terry Hanson: You know that Chelsea is coming back after episode 10, right?
Brian Hodges: …errr… you think she’s watching right now?
Terry Hanson: YES!
Brian erupts into a coughing fit as he reaches for his water and signals for Terry to continue.
Terry Hanson: Anyway…match 4 is a falls count anywhere match between Abby Evans and Kennedy Matthews. The rules will be thrown out the window for this one and the match could end in the ring, at ringside, in the locker room, in the lobby, even in the parking lot!
Brian Hodges: I’m looking forward to seeing which of these two women wants it the most! This match is going to push one of these two women to the top of contender status for a title if you ask me! All the winner has to do is to make sure that she beats the other woman senseless and leaves no doubt who wants it more!
Terry Hanson: Match 5 is tag team action as Bitches Got to Learn take on the QCPW Tag Team Champions, The Clear Connection in the first clash between them in a promised series of three, culminating in a title defense at the next super show. This match will be an elimination match and that could lead to very serious implications should one member of the team be forced into a two on one situation!
Brian Hodges: Absolutely! The smart play is for two members to isolate one and beat them until they are no longer a factor in the next match. Brilliant booking by Sid and we will see which team takes advantage of the opportunity!
Terry Hanson: Next up we have a totally narcissistic endeavor by our interim General Manager; the “Sidney Grey Rising Star Ladder Match.” For the life of me, I can’t understand who would sign up for this!
Brian Hodges: Someone looking for OPPORTUNITY Terry! There were a slew of stars not booked for Episode 9 and Ms. Grey made sure that they had chances to shine just like everyone else! She has said over and over that this match is about opportunity and we are going to find out exactly what that means tonight!
Terry Hanson: It probably means that whomever wins gets to wax her car. Anyway! That takes us to the main event and that will see our champion, Emma Carlisle square off against noted star and multi-time champion, Kate Steele as she makes her first appearance with QCPW in an Iron Woman match…officiated by Sidney Grey! We have all seen the sniping between Sid and Emma over social media, there is no way that Sid is going to be fair to Emma!
Brian Hodges: Terry, Ms. Grey is the General Manager and she only want everyone to have the opportunity that they deserve! Do you really think that she would favor Kate Steele over Emma in a big match situation? Yeah, she and Kate have a history together in the Pink Ladies faction, but I’m sure that Ms. Grey would never take advantage of that situation.
Terry Hanson: I don’t even think that you believe that Brian. Anyway, that is our show tonight, so lets get to the action!
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
As Queen City Wrestling starts, a helpful graphic in the bottom-right corner of the screen indicates that what we're watching happened "Earlier Tonight". A very smug and confident Sidney Grey is walking through the backstage area, reveling in her power by way of barking orders at the crew and making it clear through her poise and posture that she's the woman who runs the show. There's a few dirty looks given at her back but none do so to her face, as she no doubt expects. Continuing around the corner, the cameras are before her as she makes her way toward the door with her name on it. She blows a hot breath on the plaque, using a tissue to wipe off an errant fingerprint, then looks upon it proudly before entering.
Upon entering the office, her mood and expression take a drastic turn. Her bodyguard is unconscious, half-draped over her desk which is now in disarray thanks to the massive woman being knocked there. A few moments later, her gaze lifts and focuses on the chair behind said desk, a chair in which someone else is sitting, the back of the furniture to the door. Sidney, bristling up, puts on an authoritative tone with her hands on her slender hips.
Sidney Grey: Who the hell do you think you are, sitting in MY chair, in MY office?! I can have you thrown out-
Her thought is not completed; the chair turns slowly and two long, black-clad legs are then propped up on Grey's desk, those legs belonging to the World Champion herself, Emma Carlisle. The self-proclaimed Queen City Reaper has her title draped over her shoulder, a fresh pomegranate cupped in her right hand. Death is wearing a faint smile as she stares at the luscious fruit, looking it over as she addresses Sidney without turning her icy eyes in the woman's direction.
Emma Carlisle: You get what you pay for.
Sidney Grey: Excuse me?!
Gesturing lazily to the unconscious woman across the desk, Emma continues to be engrossed in the fruit in her hand.
Emma Carlisle: I intend to keep this simple, Grey, because I want you to understand everything that I say right now.
Sidney Grey: Who the hell do you think you are?!
Sighing, Emma lowers her legs from the desk and rises slowly to her feet, adjusting the title over her shoulder. She gazes upon it, then at Sidney, then back again... as though that gesture should answer everything. And it, in fact, does. She walks around the desk, but not with the same gradual speed as before. She moves swiftly, forcing Sidney to either back up or be bowled over. The result is the elder Grey with her back against the now-closed door and Emma mere inches from her. The bodyguard groans a little, but she's far from truly stirring or waking. The sound gets a hopeful glance from Sidney, but Emma's snarl has her looking back at the champion quick-fast.
Emma Carlisle: I am going to play along with you being 'in charge' of Queen City. To me, it is nothing but an amusing lark to liven up the status quo around here. Whether it is you or Chelsea or someone else who thinks they have the power, it will not change that I am the World Champion and the most dominant woman in Queen City. Not even you can argue that point. Your power is, in fact, nothing but an illusion.
Sidney Grey: Do you make the matches?! Do you sign the checks or the contracts?! NO! So what power do you think you have?!
She does her best to look smug, but when Emma smiles... truly smiles, showing teeth and everything, Sidney seems to quail a bit. A smiling Death is quite appalling, apparently.
Emma Carlisle: This is my world, Grey. My Necropolis. No one in this company has been able to touch me, much less defeat me. Every champion that comes after me will be compared to me. You? You're nothing to me. Just another warm body to be stalked and destroyed the moment I cease to be amused by them.
The champion takes a step closer. Grey is as close against the door as she can press herself.
Emma Carlisle: The moment your 'power' fades? I'm going to snap you like a dry bone. If you make me chase you, I'll make it hurt more. Have your fun... make your matches... flaunt your already-waning power. But remember that every action has a consequence. And no one can escape Death.
Grabbing the door handle, Emma yanks it open with the gesture forcing Sid to move forward as well.
Sidney Grey: I won't forget this slight or these threats, little girl! If you step out of line tonight, I'll make sure you regret it!
Glancing over her shoulder, Emma scoffs.
Emma Carlisle: Kate Steele is no threat to me. Just another has-been trying to find another taste of glory. Not unlike yourself. You? You'll do your job and that's that. Because if you screw me, you won't make it out of this arena alive.
Walking off, Sidney starts to hurl another tirade at the champion but thinks better of it. No doubt she's already plotting as she goes over to wake up the woman on her desk.
MATCH #1 (TABLES MATCH)
MACKENZIE ROBERTS verses ERICA DIVYNE
The fans were hyped as QCPW staff positioned tables all around the ring in preparation for the first match of the evening. Terry Hanson and Brian Hodges prepared to call the action from ringside.
Terry Hanson: We are ready for the first match of the evening! Two women are set to make their debut here, Erica DiVyne and the highly touted Mackenzie Roberts. I am very interested to see this match, but I have to admit, seeing them in a table match right off the bat does concern me. Part of me wants to say that this was some weird sort of punishment from Sid after the social media exchanges between her and Roberts. This is the kind of match that shortens careers!
Brian Hodges: Stop being paranoid Terry! Ms. Grey made this match to allow these two to showcase themselves in a BIG way even though they are both basically jerking the curtain! Trust me, Ms. Grey did them a HUGE favor! One of them is going to make an impression tonight by sending the other though a table!
The match got off to a slow start as both women felt one another out, neither one wanting to be the one to make a mistake early on. Roberts was the first to seize the advantage, ducking under a clothesline attempt from DiVyne and laying in a hard slap that dazed her opponent right out the gate. The LAW Hall of Famer took command, showing off her technical prowess as she kept her opponent on her heels with a counter after counter. It was apparent that DiVyne was overmatched when it came to wrestling, but this match wasn’t about technique. DiVyne turned the tides after a thumb to the eye as Roberts attempted to set her up for a throw into one of the tables that was leaned into the corner. DiVyne shot Roberts into the corner instead, sending the diminutive blonde crashing against the wood, nearly breaking it as the crowd gasped at the sudden turn around.
DiVyne rushed in with a charging spear to finish the job, but Roberts met her charge with a kick to the face that stood her up, then a reverse atomic drop. DiVyne staggered back and Roberts with for her patented “Bitch Kick” but DiVyne ducked under it and leveled Roberts with a backdrop suplex. She was quick to seize the advantage as she started stomping the daylights out of her downed opponent. With no rules against it, she savagely pounded on Roberts, laying the bad mouth on her as she screamed that no one cared about what she did before QCPW. DiVyne ripped her up off the mat, pointing to the damaged table as she whipped Roberts in. Roberts stopped herself, sliding down, then reversing her course as she charged the unsuspecting DiVyne, leveling her with a clothesline that sent her over the top rope.
Roberts followed her out as she stomped DiVyne a few times, returning the favor, then set her eyes on a table at ringside. She quickly set it up as the fans stood on their feet, anticipating that this would be the end. Roberts drug DiVyne over and prepared to suplex her through it, but DiVyne blocked it at the last moment, then managed to reverse to the suplex attempt into a lifting front slam that sent Roberts crashing onto the table with her midsection. DiVyne seemed enraged that the table didn’t break again so she laid in a hard slap to Robert’s face as she screamed at her, letting her know that this was over. DiVyne climbed to the apron, readying herself for a diving knee that would surely end this.
DiVyne mocked the fans one last time, but that proved to be a fatal error as Roberts rolled off the table and hopped from the floor to the apron and executed a hip toss that sent her opponent crashing into the table that shattered under her as the fans exploded. Roberts collapsed to the floor, spent as her music played throughout the arena.
Ring Announcer: Here is your winner, MACKENZIE ROBERTS!
Terry Hanson: What a match! That was touch and go for both ladies, but Roberts pulled it out by staying focused. Obviously that stats as a Hall of Famer actually does count for something after all…match experience!
Brian Hodges: If you ask me, Roberts was lucky to escape here tonight. The only reason that DiVyne didn’t win was because Roberts barely weighs 100 pounds soaking wet! She nearly went through two tables tonight before DiVyne got caught!
Terry Hanson: Regardless, this match is in the books and it is a win for Roberts tonight!
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
Samantha Tolson stands in her locker room. Normally she's fairly calm and collected in these little peeks backstage, but not tonight. Already in her gear, wearing one of her "Kiss of Death" shirts over her singlet, her face is very much not calm, but twisted in anger.
Sam Tolson: Not gonna mince words. Not gonna sit here and draw this out forever like some do. Tonight I face Taryn Willow in a submission match. This could have been a fantastic contest between two high-level athletes. This could have been the type of match that a young company like QCW needs to put it over the top.
The camera zooms in on her intense features.
Sam Tolson: But then you just had to go and run your mouth on Twitter Taryn. Just had to do whatever you could to turn this from what it should have been into a personal issue. So tonight, whereas I was going to go into this match just to wrestle you, put on a show, and earn a win? Now I'm just gonna kick your ass all over the Bojangles and either wrench your arm out if socket or choke you out until you fall asleep in the middle of the damn ring.
Her intensity is clear.
Sam Tolson: Just remember as you walk into the PPV with this loss hanging over you that you did this. You brought this on yourself. I was there for you when few others would be. When the world scorned you, my hand was always still there to help you back up. Remember that. And remember that when you are forced to quit tonight, that it's not you who's the best in this company, it's not Emma Carlisle. It's me.
The camera pulls back from her eyes.
Sam Tolson: Time to Release The Panic.
Samantha fairly growls at the camera before the shot fades to black.
MATCH #2 (FREESTYLE WRESTLING MATCH)
LENA SKYE verses ANYA
The crew removed the ropes for the next match as the fans all stood and watched in confusion over what they were going to see next. This was a first for QCPW…and more than likely any other wrestling federation there was out there. The cameras focused on the announce team as they prepared to call the next…very unusual match.
Terry Hanson: Brian, I have NO idea how to call the next match. I don’t now anything about Freestyle wrestling and I have to question the logic of Sid booking this thing!
Brian Hodges: Probably because you don’t understand how to get eyes on the product. Ms. Grey is a marketing genus Terry and putting this match together proves that. I heard that Women’s U.S. Olympic Team will be watching this episode for training purposes!
Terry Hanson: You sound like a crazy person right now. Let’s get to the match…
This was a match that was certainly out of Lena’s comfort zone. Seeing if she could keep her hardnose style in check was going to be paramount. On the other side of things, Anya was equally out of her element. There were no ropes for her to spring from to use her dazzling assault from the air. Both women would have to adapt their style to overcome the other if they stood a chance in this match. The referee explained the abridged rules; the match would have a 5-minute time limit, there would be no strikes allowed of any kind, the match would be won on points for takedowns, putting an opponent in a pinning predicament, or shoving them out of bounds.
Anya seemed unsure of what to do as the referee blew the whistle to start the match, but Lena only knew one way to go and that was straight ahead. Lena hit Anya and took her down with a double leg take down. The referee blew the whistle…
Skye – 1 Point | Anya – 0 Points
Anya hit the mat hard and Lena mounted her, grinding her forearm viciously across her face and pushing her down to the mat…
Skye – 2 Points | Anya – 0 Points
This seemed to wake Anya up and she arched back to get her body off the mat in an almost matrix-like maneuver. Lena tried to muscle her back down, but Anya refused to let her back touch the mat again. Skye hopped up and put her knees into Anya’s midsection, but the “Desert Rose” didn’t move as she held her position and the fans cheered her flexibility and strength. This seemed to anger Lena and she attempted to drive her knees hard into her opponent, but Anya flipped over, landing on top of Skye, prompting a blow of the whistle…
Skye – 2 Points | Anya – 1 Point
Skye struggle angrily as she tried to reverse Anya’s reversal, but she her momentum sent her tumbling her out of the ring and down to the floor. The referee blew the whistle as Skye landed out of bounds…
Skye – 2 Points | Anya – 2 Points
The fans cheered at the match was tied up. Outside the ring, Skye roared in frustration and pounded the mat as the referee ordered her back into the ring. She charged into ring, not waiting for the match to be restarted as she shoved Anya from behind and sent her tumbling out of the ring. The fans booed as the referee admonished Skye and then went outside to check on Anya as she held her knee. Skye screamed for Anya to get back into the ring, but instead, the referee blew the whistle…
Skye – 2 Points | Anya – 3 Points
Skye was enraged as she got into the referee’s face over having a point awarded to Anya for the illegal shove. The referee checked on Anya as she hopped back into the ring, making sure she could continue. She looked to the clock and saw there was a minute and a half left and she nodded. The match was restarted and Skye went right after her, looking for a quick score, but Anya stuffed the takedown attempt. She hopped around on one leg as the time ticked down. The fans cheered as Anya continued to frustrate Skye until she finally caught up with her, taking her down with a double leg, prompting a whistle blow…
Skye – 3 Points | Anya – 3 Points
With only moments left, Skye attempted to pin Anya down again, but she bridged up as she did earlier in the match. Skye mounted her again, working to force her shoulders down as the fans counted down the final seconds of the match. Skye again went for the double knees and Anya moved to bridge over again, but her injured knee gave out and she collapsed to the mat, prompting a final whistle blow…
Skye – 4 Points | Anya – 3 Points
Ring Announcer: Here is your winner…LENA SKYE!
Lena rolled out of the ring, holding up her hands as Anya nursed her injured knee.
Brian Hodges: I have no idea if that was anything close to how the real rules work, but Lena gutted it out and came away with the big win here tonight!
Terry Hanson: The knee injury that Lena caused with her illegal attack is what turned this match. I think Anya was cheated tonight, but I’m sure she’ll be right back. That rose has thorns!
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
Taryn was seen backstage pacing back and fourth before finally looking at the camera lashing out.
Taryn Willow: I am sick and tired of being a joke around here. I am the fucking number one contender for the Queen City World Championship but yet I'm looked at as a joke? I must not be kissing enough ass like a lot of wrestlers are doing around social media nowadays. Just because I do things differently than others doesn't mean I don't work as hard as they do. Emma thinks she has this company wrapped around her fingers with all her riddles and how she speaks. Honey, no one cares about your emo looking gimmick. It isn't scaring anyone. Better yet, it makes you look like a loser who is hiding something from their past.
Taryn laughs before continuing.
Taryn Willow: I don't care how I do it or the amount of people who get mad at me for it. I will defeat you Emma and walk out as the new Queen City World Champion. You have defended that title against a bunch of nobodies and now you have caught the attention of Sam Tolson. Don't get me wrong, Tolson is a great wrestler but for one fucking second can she just not take someone else's spotlight for herself? This is clearly my moment, my opportunity but here she comes out of nowhere and wants business with the world champion? Hello Sam, stop trying to steal my damn title shot. You haven't done shit yet to earn anything around here. Now I have you in a submissions match here tonight.....
Taryn rolls her eyes.
Taryn Willow: You really want this title shot that badly don't you. I have nothing else in my life besides my career and now it looks like you want to take that away from me as well. Just stop trying to make this all about you Samantha. The wrestling world isn't all about little miss Tolson. I am going to keep this short and sweet, after I defeat you tonight and humiliate you in front of the world, I will be no doubt the true number one contender. This is also a message to Queen City Management, if I don't walk out as champion then I will leave Queen City Wrestling. I mean I'm barley booked as it is so won't matter to you guys anyway. Let's see what happens won't we. Now get the camera out of my face.
MATCH #3 (SUBMISSION MATCH)
TARYN WILLOW verses SAM TOLSON
TARYN WILLOW verses SAM TOLSON
The fans were pumped as the next match would feature the number one contender going head to head with another top contender in a match that could easily headline any pay-per-view. The fans were rowdy and ready for action as the cameras opened up on the commentator’s booth.
Terry Hanson: Taryn Willow takes on Sam Tolson in a submission match and I can’t believe I am going to say this, but this is great booking by Sid. It’s nothing too crazy, but it is a chance for the number one contender to cement her status and a chance for Sam to show why she should be the number one contender.
Brian Hodges: Oh? Now you are praising her? Ms. Grey has booked a great show, top to bottom! I don’t know who is going to come out on top tonight, but you can bet your bottom dollar that whoever it is won’t be ready for the World Champion!
Terry Hanson: That remains to be seen Brian. Let’s get to the ring!
This match started out with the two women jawing at one another. Willow had made her position clear; she had the World Champion in her sights and after tonight there would be no doubt who was going to the pay-per-view to challenge for the title. Willow went right after Tolson, but she used her speed to avoid her. Tolson loaded up stunned Willow with a hard shot and immediately went for a sleeper hold, but Willow planted her into the corner to break the hold, then sent her out with a belly to belly. Willow stomped Tolson’s legs then went for her “Make it or Break it” sharpshooter. Tolson struggled and managed to crawl outside the ring to escape the hold. Willow pursued her, but got shoved into the guardrail for her trouble. Tolson shoved her into the apron then sent her back inside the ring.
Tolson came back in and started laying in hard shots before pulling Willow up and hitting a powerbomb that she immediately transitioned into a Boston Crab. Willow seemed surprised to find herself trapped in the dangerous submission hold. Willow fought the hold for all she was worth as she crawled for the ropes and made them, but the referee waived off the break, there were no rope breaks in this match. Willow seemed to be on the verge of tapping. The fans were on their feet as her hand hovered above the mat. Willow dug down deep and pulled herself up the ropes, switching leverage to her side as Tolson was forced to break the hold.
The fans roared as Willow staggered to her feet and Tolson did the same. Both women met in the center of the ring trading hard punches. As match becomes a slugfest, with Willow and Tolson exchanging heavy shots with neither woman backing down, the display of straight-up violence getting the crowd going to a near fever-pitch! Tolson rocks Willow with a big forearm but Willow swings back with a massive right hand! Tolson boots her in the stomach, then lands another kick that straightens Willow up... and the number-one contender sends Tolson reeling with a big headbutt! Tolson falls back into the ropes but charges on the rebound, meeting Willow mid-ring as the two stonewall each other's shoulderblock attempt. A second go sees the two women knock each other loopy with a double-clothesline, both left on the mat for several moments as the referee comes within seconds of calling this match off. Then, the crowd gets into an uproar as a black-clad figure hops the barricade and slides into the ring!
Willow, her back turn as she rises, feels someone there and has it confirmed when Tolson stares in a direction just past Willow's shoulder! Emma Carlisle drills a kick to the back of Willow's knee before she can turn around, then grabs her by her hair and ring gear and hurls her head-first into the midsection of Tolson, sending her toppling from the ring! Woozy both from the sudden assault and the grueling match preceding it, Willow is wobbly when she turns about and the Champion snatches hold of her, delivering "Kiss The Abyss", prompting the referee to call the match a no-contest!
Carlisle leaves the ring after, watching as Tolson pulls herself up via the apron, glaring at her from across the ring.
Ring Announcer: This match has been ruled a no contest!
The QCPW Champion continues to smile even as the interim General Manager, Sidney Grey watched from the entrance way. The two shared an uncomfortable stare down before Carlisle vaults the railing again and melts into the crowd as quickly as she came.
Terry Hanson: That match was completely ruined by Emma! Why did she have to come out and do that?
Brian Hodges: Ruin? Emma was just reminding them that she was still the champion and neither of them were worthy of challenging her. It’s just smart gamesmanship!
Terry Hanson: It was a cheap shot and I am sure that the General Manager is flipping out over having her best match ruined! Will she take action or will the intimidation tactics she employed at the top of the show get the best of Sid? Don’t leave folks, we will be right back with more action!
BACKSTAGE SEGMENT
We cut backstage to find Amira Kassouri sat on a stairwell somewhere in the arena. She is wearing a white "ROTY" crop top, black PVC leather skirt, tights and knee-high boots. Her hair is wild and untamed, her eye makeup smokey and her lips rouged. She looks into the camera with a growing smile as she crosses her legs.
Amira Kassouri: Tonight I have a new opportunity. I've been waiting patiently since Unbound for a chance to turn some heads here. It's a Rising Star Ladder match and how could they have something like this without me? I'm the definition of a rising star. Honestly, I'm the Rookie of the Year. Now before you roll your eyes, perhaps not based on my performances in QCP...
She rolls her head to the side, exhaling a little.
Amira Kassouri: Lets blame it on the jet lag. I wrestle across 3 continents: Europe, Asia and America. It seems the travel has taken its toll but I'm getting used to it. Besides, this time, I've come out to America a couple days earlier than usual. It worked in JWC last month when I lifted the Emirates Championship - that 48 hours gave my body time to readjust. I'm feeling good.
She brushes hair out of her face.
Amira Kassouri: Confident... I'm sharp as a tack. Last time I wrestled for QCP, my match was interrupted by Abby Evans. She in her feelings because she lost and had to jump me with a bat. It's pathetic. Not that I'm above such methods but what did it really achieve? What was the point? She proved nothing. Anyone can swing a Louisville Slugger - it doesn't mean you're hard.
With a chuckle, AK-47 shakes her head from side to side.
Amira Kassouri: I don't need a weapon, all I need is LAPIDATION. All I need is one moment and BAM!
She suddenly smacks her hands together.
Amira Kassouri: You're out. Lights out, KO. You haven't seen me put enough girls to sleep in QCP but expect a couple victims tonight. I am the rising star, I am the heiress. I've held championships everywhere I've competed - except here. But it's early days and my time will come. I'ma send a message to Sidney, climb that ladder and actually PROVE something. Talk is cheap, right?
AK-47 shrugs her shoulders.
Amira Kassouri: But it's hard not to brag when you're this good.
She winks towards the camera as the scene fades to black.
MATCH #4 (FALLS COUNT ANYWHERE)
ABBY EVANS verses KENNEDY MATTHEWS
This next match was sure to be one that would extend well beyond its starting point so the screens in the arena were linked to the cameras so that none of the action would be missed. The fans were primed and ready for what was sure to be one of the most exciting matches of the entire evening. Terry and Brian were ready to call the action.
Terry Hanson: This next match is a Falls Count Anywhere Match and that means that when this thing gets out of hand…and it will, nothing will stand in the way of one of these ladies walking out of here with a victory.
Brian Hodges: Evans is a little off her rocker and Matthews is a cocky little firecracker, so this one is going to be a barnburner! Let’s get to the action Terry!
This match started out in the ring as Evans went after Matthews with reckless abandon, but Matthews countered her with her speed, catching Evans with a springboard crossbody block. Evans was out in a quick two, but Matthews was relentless as she looked for a quick roll up. Evans popped out and was put down with a pinpoint dropkick. Evans wisely rolled out of the ring to get away from her speedy rival, but Matthews rebounded off the ropes and went for a suicide dive. The fans cringed as Evans ducked and Matthews crashed into the barricade. Evans dropped a hard elbow and went for a pin of her own that produced a long two count.
Evans took control as she slammed Matthews into the apron, then send her sailing over the barricade and into the front row. She went after her quarry as the fans cheered and cleared the path for the two women. Evans went for the “Cut Throat” swinging reverse STO, but Matthews spun out of it and sent Evans back over the barricade as she crashed onto the entranceway ramp. Matthews mounted the barricade, measuring her foe, then leapt off with her “Tricky” swanton bomb. The crowd gasped as Evans rolled away as the last moment and the sound of flesh smacking the steel was heard around the arena. Evans again made the cover, but Matthews kicked out in two. Evans pinned her again, this time grinding her forearm into the side of her head as she hooked the leg deep. Matthews again powered out at 2 and ¾.
Evans seems frustrated, but she grabbed her opponent and drug her up the ramp, sending her through the entranceway and crashing into several equipment boxes. The cameras followed them as Matthews slumped against the boxes and wrestlers watching backstage scrambled to get out of the way. Evans charged in, looking to crush her, but Matthews pushed herself off and met Evans with a blistering knee that stood her straight up. Matthews sent Evans into the wall and then grabbed her by her hair, dragging her further backstage. Staffers ran to get out of the way as Matthews sent Evans into the office door of the interim General Manager. Sidney Grey screamed as she ran out of the way as Evans was sent over tumbling over her desk and to the floor.
Matthews regarded the General Manager with a cool stare, then went right back after Evans, pulling her to her feet as she set her up for the “God Save the Queen” snap DDT. Before she could execute the move, Evans managed to pop out and hit her with the “Cut Throat” reverse swinging STO, bouncing Matthews’ head off the desk. Evans collapsed into the cover as she picked up the three count in this hard fought match.
MATCH #5 (ELIMINATION TAG MATCH)
BGTL Vs. THE CLEAR CONNECTION
The fans were ready for an intense match up in the tag team division and no one left their seats. BGTL and The #ClearConnection had been doing battle with one another since QCPW had got going. This match would be the first in a planned best of three series. The cameras turned to the commentator’s booth at Terry and Brian summed up this match.
Terry Hanson: This clash between Champions and Challengers has been a long time coming. A few months ago Rogers and Cotton tore into one another and “The Bubblegum Bombshell” was left with a serious concussion. Soon after the two teams emptied the locker room as they brawled with one another. Chelsea Taylor made this a series of matches to settle this thing once and for all!
Brian Hodges: This match is about stats and the only one that matters is 0-2! Rogers beat Cotton and Asensio beat Grey…end of story! BGTL have already proven they can beat the Champs, all that is left is to take the titles! My prediction; BGTL sweep them and become new champions!
Terry Hanson: Interesting take Brian, but there is one more stat that you are missing. The #ClearConnection is undefeated in QCPW, and that includes a match against BGTL. Let’s get to the ring!
At the sound of the bell, Kenzi Grey begins to enter for her team to meet Claire Rogers at the center of the ring, but Roxy Cotton stops her and points at herself. Grey makes a ‘you sure?’ expression as she slowly gets back out of the squared circle, and Cotton nods and brushes off her shoulder, indicating that it’s a piece of cake. Cotton struts in to a chorus of wolf whistles from the crowd, taking her sweet time soaking it all in before finally coming face to face with Rogers, the woman who sent her into the hospital with a concussion the last time they met. Rogers smirks and raises a hand for a test of strength, and Cotton laughs. She feigns reaching up to meet Rogers’ hand a few times, each time pulling her hand back at the last second and playing with her hair instead. Finally, Cotton reaches up again and this time rather than pull her hand away she blows a massive bubble with the gum in her mouth, right in Rogers’ face! Rogers has seen enough, and she pops the bubble with a big right hand that stuns the Blonde Bombshell. Cotton’s knees buckle as the gum splatters across her face. Rogers grabs a huge handful of Cotton’s hair and flips her over onto her bottom with a bouncing hare mare that nearly sends Cotton spilling through the ropes on the other side of the ring! Cotton manages to regain her footing, staggering like a newborn calf, and Rogers grabs her instantly. Rogers throws Cotton in an Irish whip that actually sends Cotton off of her feet and flying back first into her own corner, where she crashes into the second turnbuckle by the small of her back and then lands on her backside on the mat, immediately tagging out to Grey, both champions staring at Rogers with wide eyed amazement.
Rogers laughs and tags in Asensio, and she and Grey meet in the middle of the ring. Grey and Asensio lock up, with Asensio quickly gaining an advantage due to her strength. She muscles Grey back into the ropes and the referee calls for a break. Both Cotton and Rogers yell at their partners to take a shot, but Asensio backs off of Grey for a clean break and waits for her in the center of the ring again. They lock up for a second time, and Grey waits for Asensio to push forward, then dips under in a standing switch to a rear waist lock. Asensio’s momentum sends her chest first into the rope, and Grey uses her leverage to roll her back and over into an O’Connor Roll that gets a two count before Asensio’s powerful legs launch Grey off of her. Grey presses her advantage, hitting the ropes before Asensio can get off of her knees and flying back with a shotgun dropkick that sends Asensio sprawling. Grey can feel the momentum going her way as she backs into a corner and hoists herself into a seated position on the top buckle, waiting for Asensio to get to her feet. Asensio gets up, and as she turns to find her opponent Grey leaps off the corner and wraps her legs around Asensio’s neck for a hurricanrana… but Asensio uses her strength to resist going over! Asensio swings Grey through a full arc like a pendulum before yanking her up and throwing her spine first into the corner with a buckle bomb that shakes the ring. Grey stumbles out from the impact and walks right into an STO! Asensio quickly floats over for a lateral press, but Cotton races into the ring and drives a knee into the side of Asensio’s head at the two count, breaking it up. Rogers rushes the ring and sends Cotton flying out over the top with a lariat, then exits to her corner again and sticks her arm out for a tag. Asensio complies and Rogers enters legally, reaching down and pulling Grey up by her braids. Grey thinks quick and drops her weight while clutching the back of Rogers’ head, smashing Rogers’ face into the top of Grey’s skull with a surprise jawbreaker! Rogers is off balance, and Grey turns to tag in her partner… but Cotton’s still on the floor having hit the guardrail after being clotheslined out of the ring. Grey has no choice but to re-engage with Rogers, but Rogers regained her wits and when Grey charges at her she grabs her up and lifts her in a gorilla press, bringing Grey’s midsection crashing across her knee with a gutbuster. Grey’s bent over and gasping for air, and Rogers doesn’t relent, backing up a step and executing a crisp scissors kick to the back of Grey’s neck that sends her face first to the canvas! Rogers rolls her over and hooks a leg… and Grey somehow kicks out at two! Rogers looks a little confused by Grey’s resilience and tags out to Asensio.
Cotton finally manages to get back into her corner and starts stomping her feet and stretching her arm out for a tag. Grey crawls over, but Asensio cuts Grey off and drags her back to the middle of the ring by her ankle, then drops into a sloppy STF. Grey struggles and drags her way over to the bottom rope, Asensio’s inexperience with submissions allowing her to combat the move fairly easily. Asensio still has control though, as Grey drags herself to her feet on wobbly legs, climbing the ropes for support. Asensio runs the ropes, and as she hits on the Clear Connection side, Cotton drills the back of her head with a big forearm that stuns Asensio! Grey pauses as she sees the interference, unsure of what to say or do. However, Rogers is more than sure as she drops to the floor and races around the ring, grabbing Cotton by the ankles and dropping her face first into the apron. The damage is done though as Grey sees Asensio stumbling forward, bent over, and leaps onto her with a “Walk of Fame” curb stomp! Grey with a cover!
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3!
Asensio eliminated!
Rogers hears the announcement and is shocked and incensed that Grey actually took advantage of the interference. She goes rushing back into the ring without any plan and getting her first punch blocked and returned to sender from Grey! Grey manages to out box Rogers with speed and dexterity, sending a storm of quick shots to the strongwoman’s ribs and midsection. Cotton fights her way back to the corner and Grey tags her in! Cotton looks a little nervous about getting in the ring with Rogers but sees that she’s hurting and steps in. Cotton struts over to Rogers and grabs her, but Rogers grabs her by the waistband and sends her flailing face first into the corner. As Rogers leans in to take advantage, though, Cotton kicks her right in the kneecap. Rogers yelps in pain and staggers, giving Cotton the chance to trip her with a leg sweep. Rogers hits the mat hard, and Cotton wastes no time nailing her with a somersaulting knee drop, though she does take a moment to preen for her fans after. Rogers rolls onto her belly and Cotton sees an opening… she drops down and wraps her legs around Rogers’ head and stretches her back in a Code of Silence! Rogers’ neck is wrenched and Cotton has her dead center of the ring, but Rogers isn’t above a little gamesmanship herself as she sends a fist right into… well, you know where. Cotton immediately releases the hold and clutches herself between her legs, wailing in agony as Rogers attempts to catch her breath. Grey grabs her own nethers in a moment of compassionate shared pain, then stretches her arm out and calls for her partner to make the tag. Cotton crawls over slowly, grimacing in pain the entire time. She drags herself over… and makes the tag! Grey springboards over the top rope into the ring as Cotton rolls out of the ropes and onto the floor, still nursing her injured kitten. Grey tries to keep the heat on Rogers, peppering her with punches and kicks, but she doesn’t score anything strong enough to keep Rogers from regaining her vertical base. Rogers is still taking a beating however, until she manages to catch Grey with a stunner from out of nowhere! The Rogers Bitch Project connects, but Rogers is on the mat as well, unable to take advantage! Rogers finally regains some composure and slowly rolls over to Grey, draping an arm over for a cover!
1!
2!
Grey kicks out! Rogers can’t believe it, but she just took too long to make the pin! Rogers angrily argues with the official about the count, slamming her own hand to the mat three times to demonstrate it was a three. This gives Grey enough time to get to her feet, and although she catches Rogers off guard by spinning her and throwing her to the ropes, Rogers reverses midway and sends Grey for the ride on the Irish whip instead! Rogers looks ready for a big slam, but Grey comes off the ropes in a Thesz press! CAUGHT! Rogers caught Grey in midair in a bear hug, and her grip is like an iron vise! Rogers squeezes the bear hug tight and Grey’s eyes are bugging out of her head! Rogers shakes her back and forth viciously, ragdolling her opponent in the bear hug… Grey’s fading away! Her arms go limp as the referee checks on her, and the ref’s about to call it when Cotton pops into the ring with a chair and drills it into the back of Rogers’s skull! Just like Rogers did to her a few months back! Rogers drops to her knees and drop Grey, and she looks up as Cotton circles her, smiling and asking for more. Cotton doesn’t hesitate to take a home run swing at Rogers’s skull with the chair, knocking Rogers out flat on her back! The bell sounds… Cotton’s gotten herself disqualified!
The bell keeps ringing as Cotton keeps driving shot after shot with the chair into Rogers, who’s down and not moving as a circle of blood starts to form around her head. Finally Grey yanks the chai away from Cotton and throws it out of the ring, getting in between her partner and her opponent and yelling at her to stop. Cotton’s eyes are open wide and staring far away, but she nods and leaves the ring… but as soon as the hits the floor she turns back to Grey and screams at her to pin Rogers! The match isn’t over until both team members are eliminated! Grey looks down at Rogers while the official is tending to her, stretching on a pair of latex gloves due to the blood, and then she slides onto her with a gentle pin attempt.
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3!
Rogers eliminated!
Ring Announcer: Here are your winners…THE CLEAR CONNECTION!
Kenzi stands by trying to check on Claire as Xim charges into the ring, eyes aflame as she squares off with one half of the Tag Team Champions. The two share a heated exchange over Roxy’s actions before Kenzi is forced to leave or answer for her partner’s actions.
Terry Hanson: That was brutal and uncalled for! The right thing to do would be to strip the Clear Connection and suspend them!
Brian Hodges: WHOA! Where was all of this talk when Claire nearly decapitated Roxy and spent weeks razzing her about it over social media? This was just a receipt!
Terry Hanson: We will get a status on Rogers as soon as we can and update the fans. Until then, we have more action to come, so stay tuned!
RECORDED EARLIER
A 1979 Corvette pulls into the private airstrip of Kayla and Christy Winters, a woman with a stylish mohawk stepped out followed by a pretty blonde.
Take the bags to the plane.
The blonde takes the bag to the plane and the woman sits on the hood of her Corvette.
Christy Winters: Hello some of you in the wrestling community know me and some of you don’t, so let me tell you who I am, I’m Christy Winters heiress. Custom bike builder, and fucking badass, and I have chosen to end my hiatus from wrestling, because just like Kayla I’m never satisfied, she plans to take over a wrestling company and so do I, so to everyone in Queen City Pro Wrestling I’m coming for the throne, so whoever is currently sitting at the top don’t get to comfortable, I’ll be knocking you off soon enough, but first, I think I’ll indulge myself by beating up a few bitches in the Sidney Grey rising Star Battle Royal, a Winters doesn’t ask for opportunity we take it, so to all of you who thought you had a chance to win the Royal, that chance ended the moment I joined Queen City Pro and entered my name, so prepare yourselves to be looking at me standing above you, because let’s face you’re all beneath me anyway.
Christy walks over to one of the airstrip workers.
Christy Winters: Park my Vette in the hanger, and if I see one scratch or one speck of dirt on her when I get back, you will all be looking for new jobs understand.
Worker: Yes, Ms. Winters
Christy walks up the steps and enters her private jet.
SIDNEY GREY RISING STAR LADDER MATCH
RAVYN MEDRAPEDES verses ANGEL KASH verses AMIRA KASSOURI
verses ARTEMIS STRATOS verses SELA-RICA LARK
RAVYN MEDRAPEDES verses ANGEL KASH verses AMIRA KASSOURI
verses ARTEMIS STRATOS verses SELA-RICA LARK
The fans had no idea what to expect out of this match. The Interim General Manager came out and personally attached the case to the chain which was hoisted high above the ring. The fans all speculated what was inside the tiny case that slowly spun around, tempting those who had signed up to take part in this match. Sidney Grey joined the commentary team as the participants came out, one at a time.
Terry Hanson: Hello Sidney, it’s a pleasure to have you out here with us!
Brian Hodges: He’s lying Ms. Grey, he has been out here trashing your booking all night! I think you should fire him!
Sidney Grey: It’s fine Brian, he is entitled to his opinion as a Chelsea Taylor loyalist. That is the old way of doing things, this is the new way. I am giving everyone in this company an opportunity to shine. This match will be a shining example of that.
Terry Hanson: Can you tell us what is the case?
Sidney Grey: An opportunity Terry. That is what that case contains.
As Ravyn Medrapedes, Angel Kash, Amira Kassouri, Artemis Stratos, and Sela-Rica Lark entered the ring, QCPW newcomer Christy Winters ran down to the ring and joined the others, but the referee stopped her, letting her know that she had missed the sign up deadline. Christy was angry and the fans booed loudly as she was forced to leave the match. Before she could leave the ring, Sidney stood up and addressed her and the rest of the fans.
Sidney Grey: Ms. Winters, I admire your spunk. There will be a second Rising Stars Match on episode 10. Consider yourself booked, good luck!
Christy nodded as the fans cheered and the ladder match was underway. Kash wasted no time going on the attack, clobbering Medrapedes and Kassouri as Stratos and Lark fought it out in the corner. Kash tossed Medrapedes and Kassouri out of the ring as she grabbed a ladder and set it up, taking a moment to check on Stratos and Lark as they continued to fight, oblivious to the Trillion Dollar Princess. Kash scurried up the ladder and got her fingers on the case before it was suddenly pushed over. She looked down just in time to see Stratos and Lark united in keeping her from stealing the quick win. The fans gasped as Kash crashed down hitting the top rope and tumbling to ringside in a heap.
Stratos turned but Lark was there and met her with her “Just for Fun” snapmare neckbreaker. Lark booted Stratos out of the ring and quickly set up the ladder, but before she could climb up, Medrapedes slid into the ring and connected with a diamond cutter. The fans cheered as the rookie moved quickly up the ladder, but she wasn’t alone as Kassouri climbed into the ring and headed up the other side. The fans were on their feet as the two women scaled to the top and began punching one another.
While they fought it out, Kash managed to get back into the ring, dragging in a second ladder that she set up as she gingerly climbed to the top, right alongside the first ladder. While Kassouri and Medrapedes fought, Kash suddenly joined in, punching both women as it turned into a three-way affair at the top of the ladder. The fans gasped as Stratos entered the fray in dramatic fashion, springboarding onto Kash’s ladder and getting to the top where four women now fought for dominance.
The fans stood on their feet as Kash teetered on the brink of falling and Medrapedes punched her, sending her falling to the mat. Stratos seized the advantage, clubbing Kassouri and leaving her reeling, then doing the same to Medrapedes, as she reached for the case. She had it in her hands before the ladder she was one was pushed away and she crashed to the mat as Lark stumbled back into the fray. She turned her attention to the remaining ladder and began pushing it away as the fans cheered. The ladder crashed down, but Medrapedes and Kassouri were no longer on it. Both women hung from the chain high over the ring as the fans screamed and hollered.
Everyone in the arena watched as the case gave way and both women plummeted to the mat, the impact jarring the two of them as the case came away in the arms of Kassouri and the fans erupted into cheers.
Ring Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, here is your winner…AMIRA KASSOURI!
Officials helped the ladies out of the ring and Kassouri groggily opened the case and pulled out what appeared to be a golden ticket. She held it up, confused and unsure of the meaning behind it.
Sidney Grey: Congratulations Amira, you have won yourself a golden opportunity. Don’t lose that ticket, you’ll need it for the pay-per-view!
Amira still seemed unsure of what she had just won, but she celebrated the win all the same as the fans cheered her on.
Terry Hanson: We are no closer to knowing what this opportunity is, but we did get a winner tonight and apparently there will be another match on Episode 10.
Brian Hodges: You can bet that whatever it is, it will be great! I can’t wait!
Terry Hanson: Well, next up is our main event, so don’t go anywhere!
MAIN EVENT (IRON-WOMAN MATCH)
KATE STEELE verses EMMA CARLISLE
The fans excitement level had reached a fever-pitch by the time the main event rolled around. The show had been jam packed with action and the final match promised to be a great and intriguing one with the addition of a special guest referee. The cameras turned to the commentator’s desk as they prepared the fans for this championship contest.
Terry Hanson: Well, we got through it and here we are at the main event. Brian, the show has come off a lot better than I thought it would, but let’s be honest, this last match is a bit of a farce! I mean, I get it, Kate Steele is a known commodity in the wrestling world and she is a legitimate main eventer, but for her to be immediately booked into a title match over other QCPW roster members is more than a bit suspect!
Brian Hodges: Terry, Ms. Grey has her finger on the pulse of the fans and they have demanded that Emma have serious competition, and there is no more serious completion than a threat you haven’t prepared for! Emma has no idea what Steele brings to the table, so this match will be will a test unlike any other she has faced!
Terry Hanson: Do you really think that Sid is going to be fair to Emma after what she did at the top of the show and again when she ruined the match between Willow and Tolson? This won’t be a test, this is a set-up, plain and simple!
Brian Hodges: You need to stop being so negative!
Sid came to the ring in a referee’s shirt and she had a few words with Steele before shaking her hand and wishing her good luck. There was nothing but a stern warning for Carlisle. Sid seemed reluctant to engage with the champion, but she did snatch away the title to show it to Steele before signaling for the match to start. Sid had to move quickly to get out of the way as Steele and Carlisle met in the middle of the ring throwing punches at one another as the crowd went crazy over the ferocity of the exchange. The Champion seized the advantage, using her superior size to force Steele back into the corner. As Carlisle holds the smaller woman there, Grey calls for the break. When Carlisle holds her there, expecting a 5-count, Grey singles for the bell, disqualifying Carlisle immediately.
CARLISLE – 0 | STEELE – 1
The Champion whirls around, prompting Grey to roll out of the ring to avoid the charging woman. Steele quickly seizes the advantage, rolling the champion up. Grey slides back into the ring and counts the fall quickly; 1, 2, 3!
CARLISLE – 0 | STEELE – 2
Carlisle pops up, a look of rage and bewilderment on her face, she starts to charge after Grey a second time, but she remembers her error and reverses course and finds herself the victim of a “Punk Driver” from Kate Steele. The Champion is sent crashing to the mat from the force of the go home driver and into a quick pin. Grey counts the third fall a bit more slowly, but Carlisle manages to get her shoulder up at the last second. The fans cheer as Grey and Steele look at one another in shock and surprise. Steele goes back into a cover, this time hooking the tights and Grey pounds the mat 1, 2, 3!
CARLISLE – 0 | STEELE – 3
The fans boo the obvious bias here as Steele gets up and high-fives Grey. “The Siren” can almost feel the title around her waist as she checks the time and goes back after the Champion. Steele hoists her up, looking for another devastating “Punk Driver” but Carlisle slips out the back and chop-blocks Steele behind the knee, sending the challenger down. Grey tries to break it up, but as Steele struggles back to her feet, Carlisle rebounds of the ropes and spears her right in the knees. The fans cringe as Steele goes down. The Champion smiles sadistically as she attacks Steele’s knees with brutal stomps as she looks to put her out of commission permanently. When it appears as if Grey will attempt to disqualify her again, she transitions into “Melodious Nihilism” holding the liontamer submission for what seems like an eternity before Steele is forced to tap out.
CARLISLE – 1 | STEELE – 3
The Champion gets right in Grey’s face, backing her into a corner. As Grey starts to warn her back, Carlisle smoothly sidesteps and Steele crashes into the referee, sending them both down in a heap in the corner. Steele staggers back, covering her mouth in shock as Grey glares angrily at her, checking her face for injury. Carlisle rolls her up from behind, holding her tights as she does. Grey gets up, watching the scene for a moment, then she counts the fall, more out of revenge for the miscue than anything.
CARLISLE – 2 | STEELE – 3
Steele get out, shocked and surprised, but Carlisle is on top of her immediately. The Champ fires a hard kick to the gut of Steele and she stands her back up with a fierce uppercut. As Steele staggers back, Carlisle hits the “Countdown to Extinction” running corkscrew neckbreaker. She goes into the pin, looking to tie the match up, but Grey takes her time walking around to double and triple check that Steele’s shoulders are down. She finally drops down and starts to count…at…a…snails…pace. Steele kicks out and Carlisle can only glare at Grey, as she shrugs and almost dares her to hit her so she can disqualify her.
Carlisle is enraged, but her anger turns to sadism as she savagely goes after Steele’s injured knee again, applying a vicious submission hold to the injured limb. Steele fights to get to the ropes, inch by inch…but the champion releases it and drags her back to the center and locks in the hold again. Steele raises her hand to tap out but Grey screams for her to hang on with just a few minutes left in the match. The pain is too much and she is forced to tap out.
CARLISLE – 3 | STEELE – 3
The Champion waits for Grey to check on Steele and restart the match. With just over a minute left, the match is restarted. Carlisle charges in for another spear aimed at the knee, but Steele leaps over her, rolling to protect her injured knee. She turns as Carlisle is coming in like a missile and she drops down and the Champion tumbles outside the ring in a heap. Steele gathers herself and launches over the top rope, crashing onto the unsuspecting Champion. Both women are down outside as Grey looks to the timer and sees that there isn’t much time left. She screams for Steele to get up and get in the ring as she starts to count, but her knee gives out as she struggles to get back and beat the count, but Carlisle is able to make it, rolling back inside as the time expires.
Carlisle doesn’t care about the time or anything else as she menaces Grey, reminding her of her earlier warning. “Lady Death” makes ready to take out the General Manager, when the fans erupt and Taryn Willow hits the ring, tackling the Champion and raining down a barrage of fists in retaliation for the attack earlier in the evening. Sid gets out of the ring quickly as she signals for security to come down as Champion and Challenger beat on one another as the fans stand and cheer.
Neither woman is willing to be separated from the other as bedlam ensues and even more security is called to the ring. The entire arena is a mob scene as the show goes off the air… [/font][/div]
