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[randy]

We open backstage where we find the crazed looking man in the purple suit and blue button up shirt, the charismatic and wild “Franciscan Friar of Flair” known as Leviticus. He stands backstage, arms folded over his chest, staring a hole through the camera.

Leviticus: The Book of Leviticus chapter seven verse two, “The guilt offering is to be slaughtered in the place where the burnt offering is slaughtered, and its blood is to be splashed against the sides of the altar.”

The Most Loved Man on the Planet cracks a smile. A low chuckle escapes his lips.

Leviticus: I am NOT a preacher, I just play one on television. What I am is a capitalist. In fact, I am Captain Capitalism and what I enjoy doing is making money. What I have proven time and time again is that The Master Media Mogul, Your Righteous Savior Leviticus IS MONEY! The Most Loved Man on the Planet equals RATINGS! Now some of you may not be believers but soon you will. I made believers out of Travis Vessey, Miss America, and Tabitha Silverstone.

The Emperor of Entrepreneurship nods his head.

Leviticus: That’s right, I made a believer out of Tabitha Silverstone. Then I saw her face, now I’m a believer, not a trace of doubt in my mind! I’m in love, I’m a believer! I couldn’t leave her if I tried!

St. Levi dances a quick jig and then laughs uncontrollably.

Leviticus: Yes, Silverstone is a believer in The Emperor of Entrepreneurship and in turn I believe in her. But unfortunately there are those on this brand who still do not believe. There are those no longer with this company who refuse to believe in the good word. But The Maharajah of Marketing will not let such guilt stand for very long. As a matter of fact, if I do not see things change and the proper respect offered soon then perhaps it will be time for The Nova Wonder Killer to step forward and offer up a guilt sacrifice for the non-believers.

He smirks knowingly.

Leviticus: The Sultan of Social Media, The Titan of Twitter, Saint Levi has spoken.

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“The Brod” Broderick Chase steps out on top of the ramp, microphone in hand…

Brod: “Ahem...”

He clears his throat.

Brod: “Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce to you wrestling’s most vivacious and greatest Knockout, the Beverly Hills Bombshell… CHANTELLE CHAMBERS!! WOOOOO!!!”

“More” by Usher plays out over the crowd, indicating the arrival of the Beverly Hills Bombshell, Chantelle Chambers. She strides out on top of the ramp, her arms outstretched. The Brod greets her with a hug before Chantelle receives the microphone from her longtime manager and guide. She looks out over the crowd.

Chantelle: “Two nights ago, I was in paradise. PARADISE. Hot sun caressing my body… an accessible pool… top shelf drinks… truly a setting worthy of someone like me. And I left there to come… to Des Moines, Iowa…”

The crowd cheers, but Chantelle doesn’t appear to be too complimentary.

Chantelle: “You’re joking, right? Is this some kind of prank?”

Picking up winds of Chantelle’s insults, the crowd quickly turns.

Chantelle: “You know one thing I’m going to love about leaving the industry after next Resurrection? It’s never being forced into a state like Iowa ever again!”

The boos raise up higher. Chantelle laughs.

Chantelle: “You don’t realize just how much you hit the jackpot by having someone like me even be seen in public in this state… Just like you don’t realize yet just how much GCW is going to improve after Last Respects WHEN Chanel Hunter becomes the GCW World Champion… finally, a Champion worthy of RESPECT. Been a long time since we’ve had that. But because I AM generous… here… take a good, long look…”

She steps out, untying her coat and letting it fall to the stage behind her. The crowd marvels at her scant attire as she turns.

Chantelle: “Because this is the last time I will be seen in this state… you can remember it as you have all my other greatest hits… with ALL EYES ON ME!”

Despite her inflammatory statements about the state of Iowa, the crowd does get caught up in the chant with her before her theme starts up again. Chantelle poses on the stage before The Brod picks up her coat, placing it over her shoulders and escorting her behind the curtain…

Moments later, Miss America walks down to the ring to find out who is going to accept her open challenge...

"The American Open Challenge"
Miss America Vs ???

The opponent this week is...

GABRIELA AUSTIN.

Miss America looked excited about the challenge. The collar and elbow tie up told the story; Gabby winced a little bit. Her shoulder was not 100% after Mara Kade tried to rip her arm off, that didn’t deter the Hall of Famer from giving it ago.Miss America did control the early bit of the match. Focused on the shoulder like anyone would. Gabby eventually found her groove, connecting with a spinebuster outta nowhere. The Hall of Famer was able to string some offense together in light of her condition. She toughed it out for the sake of the match.

Miss America turned things around. Eventually she hit the American Leg Sweep followed by Manifest Destiny. This combination gave Miss America another signature win under her belt.


Winner: Miss America.

Both women shook hands. Gabby nodded, giving Miss America the respect she earned.

2-0 in open challenges.

Who’s next on the docket?

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The scene opens up in a park on a warm, sunny day. A caption on the screen reads "Previously recorded (Part 3)."

Price looks at his notes, then asks his next question.

Sam: "So, what's next? I know you feel stagnant and frustrated. Where do you go from here?"

Brooklyn: "Let me show you something, Sam."

She goes into her purse, taking out two folded packets of paper. She hands one over to Price. Sam reads some of it and apparently knows what it is.

Sam: "Your contract?"

Brooklyn: "My current contract expires at the end of August. What you are holding is the new contract to go into effect September 1. That is the version Tabitha gave to me. This one, on the other hand..."

Brook holds up the other packet of papers, then hands them to Price, as well.

Brooklyn: "This is a revised version of that contract, which I will present to Tabitha soon. I know legal B.S. prevents us from showing the actual contracts, but can you tell everyone the differences you can see in the two documents?"

Sam nods his head, reading.

Sam: "Well, they are both two year contracts. Umm, the revised version has you making less money over the two years?"

Smith nods.

Brooklyn: "Keep reading."

Price does. After several seconds, he smiles.

Sam: "This right here is the Brooklyn Smith we all know and love."

He points to some printing on the contract, and Brook knows exactly what he's pointing at. She beams.

Brooklyn: "You're too sweet. Can you read that paragraph, please?"

Sam: "Of course. It says 'Client will receive a bonus as outlined below only if she becomes GCW World or GCW Global Champion within the length of this contract.' Then it lists a value that I think is very reasonable. You do realize some people will argue that you are resorting to using money as your motivation? How would you respond to those critics?"

Brooklyn: "I do, and they would be absolutely right."

Smith giggles seeing the surprised look on Sam's face.

Brooklyn: "Sam, don't look so surprised. Let me explain, because it's not what you think. I don't need more money. GCW has been good to me. It's funny how this idea came about, actually. I was on the phone with my friend Olivia."

Sam: "That's Olivia Myers, your former tag-team partner in High Voltage and wife of Timothy Myers?"

Smith nods.

Brooklyn: "The one and only. I was telling her about my offer and she kinda let it slip that once this contract goes into affect, I'll be making more money than Tim did when he retired. That just didn't sit right with me. Tim's influence on GCW has been far greater than mine. He's in the Hall of Fame. He was twice GCW Global Champion. He was Wrestler of the Year. So that dollar amount represents my worth to GCW and to pro wrestling, and I don't feel I've earned it. Once I can win the World Championship again...yeah, alright, then I'll be worthy of that salary."

Sam nods.

Sam: "I think you are severely underestimating your influence on the GCW nation, but I'm sure we could debate that all day. I wish you luck on reaching your goal. If anyone is deserving of it, Brooklyn, it's you."

Brook beams.

Brooklyn: "Awww, thank you Sam!"

Sam: "That was supposed to be the last question, but there has been a new development I can't go without mentioning. You had some pretty pointed words about what is going on over at Livewire, specifically with the McBride Corporation. This is obviously a subject that hits close to home for you. What are you hoping to accomplish?"

Brook sighs, frowning.

Brooklyn: "I know I've said this many times, but I grew up around this sport. I was the daughter of Jacck 'The Hammer' Smith, a legend in his own right. In all those years, I can honestly say that the occult was never an issue within the industry. The cult which imprisoned me for seven long years of my life was in no way affiliated with pro wrestling. It was something I fell into because I was a dumb college girl. I understand that the McBrides are not a cult, but the tactics used on Blair are shades of the Nero Organization...and frankly, it's abuse. It makes me sick any time I see it anywhere, but especially when I see it in this sport which I love so much. I want to open both Blair's eyes, as well as Melanie's, to the seriousness of the situation. Karen already seems to have some idea, but this could wind up ruining all three of their lives, and that would be very sad."

Price gets to his feet, signaling the end of the interview. Brook stands next, her smile returning.

Sam: "Be careful and good luck to you...in everything. Keep fighting the good fight, Brooklyn"

Brooklyn: "Thank you Sam. See you backstage."

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We find “The Phoenix” Marie Annabelle Jones marching down the hall of the backstage area. The leader of Ginger Nation is dressed in a black knee length skirt, black patent leather high heel pumps, a red top, and her signature black leather jacket. Jones seems to spot something out of the corner of her eye that interests her. She turns and starts to approach a table; sitting at that table is her identical twin sister Kimberly Williams and their half-sister Jessica Lasiewicz. Kimberly is wearing torn denim jeans, boots, and a black t-shirt that reads “Evil” in red lettering. Lasiewicz, by contrast, is dressed to compete in her wrestling gear.

Marie: Hi! How are…

Before The Phoenix can get the rest of her thoughts out she is bumped from behind. She turns to find the familiar yet annoying sight of her twin sister’s pepper pot shaped hate bot known as Dalek standing there.

Dalek: EXTERMINATE THE INTRUDER! EXTERMINATE!

Kim: No!

Williams slaps the Dalek on top of its domed head.

Kim: That is NOT an intruder! That is my twin sister!

Jones rolls her eyes.

Marie: Not exactly a good bodyguard, Kim.

Kim: No but he is super over with the fans!

Jones turns to face Jessica.

Marie: Great to see you, Jess! I heard you were competing tonight and I just had to come see you!

Jessica: Yes, me and Summer are facing Wrestling’s Most Wanted. It’s great being a Hall of Famer, because that means both Summer and I can get to appear on both brands.

Marie: Are you going to use that to your advantage to torment Aubrianna Powers?

Jessica: Maybe.

Dalek: WE SHALL EXTERMINATE THE HUMAN FLESH CREATURE KNOWN AS POWERS! THEN WE SHALL EXTERMINATE THE SITH LORD KNOWN AS RAYNES! EXTERMINATE!

Both Jessica and Marie shoot annoying glares at the Dalek. Kimberly smacks it again.

Kim: Shut up, Rusty!

Marie: Well that reminds me, Kim. I was going to ask what is up with you and Raynes? You attacked that referee during your match and then you interrupted his match to brawl with him. Are you looking for a war?

Kim: Short answer is yes. Long answer is also yes. Basically, Andrew and I could have a lot of fun in our match were it not for that stupid referee getting in the way. All I did last Shotgun by interrupting that tag match was guarantee that Andrew and I would get a rematch, one that hopefully will not be interrupted by stupid referees.

Dalek: EXTERMINATE!

Kim: Yes, I may let you get involved in the extermination, Dalek.

Marie: You be careful, Kim.

Jones turns to face Jessica.

Marie: And Jess, I wanted to check and make sure you and I were good. I mean, we haven’t spoken much since Resurrection.

The Archangel sighs and nods her head.

Jessica: We’re good. I never agreed with how you approached this disagreement with mom. But wanting to prove yourself, wanting to take the torch away from her if she refused to pass it on, I can understand all that. I just didn’t like your initial approach. But what happened at Resurrection was how it should have been done. You fought mom one on one and beat her clean in the center of the ring. She retired as she promised she would. As far as I’m concerned, we’re good.

Marie smiles.

Marie: Sounds great.

She pulls up a chair and sits down at the table next to Jessica and Kim.

Marie: So I guess you don’t mind if I hang out with you two for a moment?

Kim: Go right ahead!

Jessica: Sure, but I think I do need to go somewhere.

Marie: I didn’t scare you off did I?

Lasiewicz shakes her head.

Jessica: No, I just want to go visit with an old friend.

The Archangel smirks as she walks away.

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Backstage…

Kendra Classic can be seen at the monitors, anticipating the next contest with Scream Machine, the GCW World Tag Team Champions, taking on the tandem of Steve Powers and El Perro. As she spots the camera, Kendra turns towards it.

Kendra: “Get a look at this…”

She points to the monitor.

Kendra: “In mere moments, you’ll see Mara Kade and Siouxsie Blade… the GCW World Tag Team Champions… in action as they take on a man who was once a GCW legend, who’s best days are far, FAR behind him… and a man employed by this company to enhance other talent around him. Two men who aren’t a tag team. Two men who may, in another time, have been worthy competition to the Champions. Two men who are anything BUT.”

Kendra scoffs.

Kendra: “Mara and Siouxsie will go out there and claim that Hannah Myers and I don’t want it… that we don’t put in the work. Meanwhile, they’re taking ENHANCEMENT matches while Hannah and I are going to go out there later tonight and face the most recent former GCW Global Tag Team Champions. Hall of Fame talents that aren’t shells of their former selves. Some of the absolute BEST this company has to offer. Now tell me…”

She grins.

Kendra: “When it comes to RESPECT… who’s really going out there to EARN it tonight?”

Without saying another word, Kendra turns back to the monitor as the match is set to start.

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Scream Machine Vs Steve Powers & El Perro.

Steve Power was going to start the match for his team. The smart move. But El Perro, who hasn’t had the best of luck... ever? Tagged himself in. He wanted to take the lead. Steve shrugged his shoulders; exited the ring. El Perro charged LeRoy Jenkins style at Siouxsie Blade who soundly dropped him with a big boot. She sighed. Siouxsie scaled to the top rope, jumped, flips forward and lands her leg right across the chest and neck of El Perro. Clearly he was in pain. Sio goes to tag Mara. Her tag team partner encouraged her to have more fun.

Sio locks in her version of the Rings of Saturn she calls Special Distorian. El Perro screamed like a baby, signaling that he gives up. Steve didn’t care about helping his own partner. He walks away.

Winners: Scream Machine (by submission)


[Mara gets to a knee as Siouxsie goes behind her and pulls her on her feet. Mara laughs as she turns around and gives Siouxsie a tight hug. The referee hands them their Tag Team titles and Mara quickly walks over to the ropes and yells at some of the staff members, demanding a microphone. She whips around the ring, pacing back and forth as a mic finds itself in the ring. Mara quickly picks it up and motions for production to kill their music. “Cat Tongue” fades and Mara glares at everyone. The crowd gives both Mara and Siouxsie a mixed reaction as Mara paces around, holding onto her set of the title.]

Mara: Des Moines, did you get your money’s worth right there?

[She yells to the crowd as they respond to her. Siouxsie looks on.]

Mara: We just walked in and kicked Stevie and Perro’s ass all over this ring like we always do. So I ask again, Des Moines, did you get your money’s worth?!

[The crowd reacts a bit louder. Mara holds one of her hands on her hips as she looks at Siouxsie before looking back at the audience.]

Mara: This is what you paid to see. You pay to see us. You all know what we can do. You know what we have been doing. There is no man, no bitch out here, in the back, over there at Livewire, anywhere in the world that scares us!

[The crowd reacts as it forces Mara to pause for a bit.]

Mara: We defend these belts with everything that we have. Even before we became champions, the only thing that we have ever had is our two fists and our two feet. And with those fists, with those feet, we fought anyone and everyone. The bullies, the jocks, the geeks, the plastics, the snobs, the bums. We fought all of them because life wasn’t easy for us. And we were the type that was never afraid of trouble. In fact, some way or the other we found ourselves in a whole lot of trouble with a lot of scars and bruises and busted lips. And everyone that fought us ended up with black eyes, bloody noses and their tails behind their legs, running to their parents about what we did to them!

[Mara grits her teeth as the crowd gives them another mixed reaction.]

Mara: Scream Machine will go down on our sword. We will go down swinging and there isn’t a motherf**ker that will EVER put the fear of God in us. We are not afraid to put our bodies, our health on the line for what we believe in. And we believe there isn’t another tag team in the world that is better than us. Wrestling’s Most Wanted!

[The crowd roars as Mara scoffs a bit before looking at Siouxsie.]

Mara: Yeah, yeah, whatever. I f**king hate the both of you! I hate that I lost to you Kendra a few months ago when you bitched your way into a match with me. And it’s my fault that I lost and til this day I’ll never let myself get over that. Because I shouldn’t have lost to you. It makes me sick. And you and Hann talk about class.

[Mara throws her arms up.]

Mara: Respect. You don’t respect us because we don’t think like you do. Or we’re not snobbish about class like your friend Gabby, whom’s arm is hanging on my shelf as a souvenir from two weeks ago. And like I said Gabby, you want a rematch, anytime, anywhere because I will kill your ass again out of the Hall of Fame!

[The crowd buzzes with cheers and boos as Mara paces around the ring. Siouxsie looks on at Mara with bewilderment.]

Mara: You don’t respect us because you look down on us. When we won these belts, you two said it was lucky. We got lucky! These two said we’re Diet Coke Wrestling’s Most Wanted! Even after beating them 3 out of 5 times, they say it was a fluke. The same girls that throw a bitch fit and got in their feelings at home when I told the world on Twitter that none of these teams have a chance against us. The same people. We’re burying the division. We’re killing the industry. Because what? We don’t have the same self esteem issues as you two? Because we can handle banter and not be sensitive? I didn’t complain my way into a match. I can be on Twitter and not get defensive. You two can’t say the same. Call it for what it is. You two are in denial.

[Mara then looks straight ahead.]

Mara: There is nothing you see with us, whether it’s these titles or the fact that we’re main eventing Last Respects, that we haven’t done that we got other than with our two hands. We did it the old fashion way, built brick by brick. We spent hours, in the gym, training, lifting weights. We started from nothing. We didn’t have sugar daddies like you and Hannah did with Mason Von Stanton when you two were sucking him off.

[The crowd oohs, interrupting Mara.]

Mara: We didn’t have help. We only had each other and that’s why we’re here. Last time I said we ripped your hearts out when we won these belts against you. Last Respects, we’re ripping your hearts out and eating them in front of the entire world!

[The crowd buzzes as Mara seethes.]

Mara: Because we will die defending these belts. I would rather rip out my eye than lose to you two. That’s what I told myself after I lost to you Kendra. We’re main eventing and all and that’s great and we told all of you, we’re going to defend these belts and main event shows. So this is what we expected. This is what we wanted to prove. Even though we’re a tag team, we’re on the same level as Lenore and Vessey and Braddock. That it’s possible for a tag team to be in the same breath as those guys. But it means shit to us if we walk in, go sixty minutes, Iron Women match, and left without those titles. Me and Sio will die in this ring, hands gripped to these best before we give them to you. We don’t just want your hearts, We want your heads. And after that’s all done, you won’t say it’s a fluke or say we got lucky again. Because you won’t be speaking. We’re sending your asses threw the ring and in the hospitals. F**k you both!

[Mara gives the camera the middle finger as she throws the microphone down to the mat. The crowd buzzs as Siouxsie then picks it up,]

Siouxsie: If we are Diet Coke, they are RC Cola, what is your point bitches!? WOOF! WOOF! WOOF! We beat EL PERRRRRROOOOO! Steve Powers is kinda cute in a Conan the Barbarian sort of way, but whatever, I was talking to Charles and he basically said to me, maybe it is time that you and Mara murder some twats. I thought about it for a second, we are not killers, we would never murder anyone….. We would mutilate them and leave those nasty scars to remember us by! That’s alright though, we climbed the ladder…. ,literally and figuratively to the promise land! See, we are the champions, we are the ones that lead this Division…. Wake UP!

[Tilting her head, Siouxise starts to laugh some as Mara looks on…]

Siouxsie: I could care less about wins and losses, all I care about is these championships and beating your asses! Now of course, to keep them we have to win, so I’ll make an exception this one time, but let me remind you two of one thing…. WE REFUSE! RESIST AND RECLAIM! RUN…. RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!

[Siouxsie lets out a scream as Mara laughs, both holding up the tag team titles as their theme hits, the crowd cheer…]

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Backstage we find the self-proclaimed MVP of Shotgun, MVP of Sovereign...well, MVP of anything and everything, if you ask her...Aubrianna Powers. The MVP is dressed to compete and has two clipboards in her hand as she walks through the backstage area. She spots referee Shawn Pack and rushes up to him.

Aubrianna: Hey, Shane! Shane!

Shawn: That’s SHAWN!

Aubrianna: That’s what I said. Anyway, I wanted to see if you were interested in signing these petitions. One is The Most Valuable Petition to have my big brother Derek declared the new GCW International Champion. The other is The Most Valuable Protest to have Jessica Lasiewicz and any one else with the name “Jessica” or “Lasiewicz” in their name banned from GCW.

Shawn: Not interested…

Pack tried to walk off but Powers grabs him by his shoulder to stop him.

Aubrianna: I think you’re interested.

Shawn: Really, I don’t care.

The MVP sighs and then produces a twenty dollar bill. She hands it to Shawn Pack.

Aubrianna: Now are you interested?

Shawn: Sure.

The corrupt official takes both petitions and signs them. Powers is beaming from ear to ear.

Aubrianna: Thank you!

Shawn hands the petitions back. The MVP then spots GCW journalist Yo Joe. The MVP rushes up to greet the reporter.

Aubrianna: Hi there, Mr. Yo Joe! I have in my hands two petitions you should sign! One is The Most Valuable Petition to have my big brother Derek declared the new GCW International Champion. The other is The Most Valuable Protest to have Jessica Lasiewicz and any one else with the name “Jessica” or “Lasiewicz” in their name banned from GCW.

Yo Joe: Hmmm...are these, EEEEEEVIL PETITIONS?

Powers rolls her eyes.

Aubrianna: Uh, yeah, sure. Very evil.

Yo Joe: THEN YO JOE SHALL SIGN FOR EVIL!

Powers seems giddy as Yo Joe signs the petitions. Powers takes them in her hands and spots another figure. She approaches the newcomer.

Aubrianna: Hi there! Now I know you must be starstruck by being in the presence of one half of the greatest Global Tag Team Champions in the history of this company and a certifiable MVP at that, but I wanted to see if you were interested in signing these petitions?

The figure turns around. Powers gasps as she sees that it is none other than Jessica Lasiewicz.

Jessica: I’m interested. But not in those petitions.

Lasiewicz takes each petition and tosses them both to the side. She walks menacingly towards The MVP, eventually backing her up against a wall.

Jessica: Don’t be afraid, Aubrey. I’m not going to beat you down right here. Honestly, I don’t want to give you any excuses for when Nadia Allen kicks your ass tonight. I just wanted to stop by and let you know that because of my Hall of Fame status that you are no longer protected from me. You can no longer hide on Shotgun. I can show up and break you in half any time I want.

The Archangel gently slaps her on the face.

Jessica: Good luck against the champion tonight, Powers. You know I will be watching very closely. And I hope you watch what Summer and I do tonight to Wrestling’s Most Wanted. Because titles or no titles we are still the best tag team in GCW. We will work our way back to the top and earn another opportunity against you and Chantelle, against Scream Machine, or maybe against Wrestling’s Most Wanted. Whoever the champions are, Summer and I will get our chance and we will definitely become champions again.

Lasiewicz turns and walks off.

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Roderick Osborn: Joining me at this time, Derek Po...

Derek: Gimme that damn mic!

Derek shoves Osborn off-camera.

Derek: Tabitha Silverstone.... or should I call you Tits McGee? I know how you HATE that name! Actually, a better name for you would be 'stupid bitch'! I'm under no illusions that I'm not gonna get fined here, or suspended... but I don't give a shit! You took away something that I rightfully earned, so I have no need to play 'by the rules' and 'fall in line'! You, without a shadow of a doubt, have to be the most worthless general manager this company has ever seen! I have no idea what Glory Braddock was smoking when she put you in charge, but it must have been some damn good stuff! Or maybe you like to peg each other with strap-ons or something, who the Hell knows!?

Derek takes a few deep breaths to try and calm himself... but it doesn't seem to help.

Derek: Silverstone, if I knew I wouldn't get fired, I would be more than happy to break your damn neck with a Powers-Driver! That thought has crossed my mind more than once, since this bullshit happened, let me assure you! Unfortunately, I CAN'T do that, because I would get fired! However, mark my words, somehow, someday... you are going to set off the wrong person, and I will be more than happy to watch, as they give you the beating that you're long overdue for!

Derek looks a bit calmer now.

Derek: One thing I can do, however, is take all my frustrations out on my opponent tonight, Domino Foxx. Domino, two week ago, you and I fought to a no-contest! This time around, no dq, and that means that one of us will be a winner! I'm glad it's no dq, as not only can I work out those no contest frustrations from Shotgun two weeks back... but I can pretend your Silverstone, as well! I can take a chair, and use it to bash your damn head in, over and over and over, and imagine it's Silverstone I'm doing it too! I can keep doing it, too, until your head busts open like a damn watermelon!

The thought makes Derek chuckle, though there's no humor in it.

Derek: I know that comment likely pisses you off, that I'm thinking more about you being someone else and all...but hey, let's be honest, you're a non-factor. I KNOW I'm going to beat you this time around... no more no-contests or any of that bullshit! Maybe you'll be lucky, maybe you'll get to continue to walk, after I done with you tonight... but I seriously doubt it! I'm putting you behind me tonight, and then? Well, tonight is a step... a small one... but a step... towards my new goal: getting a World Title shot. Don't get me wrong, I'll earn that opportunity, just like the International Title one that was stolen from me. I'll start at the bottom and work my way to the top, so even Silverstone won't be fucking stupid enough to deny me a World Title shot! Once I do, I'll beat whoever the champ is, to become the third member of the Powers family to become a World Champion!

Derek tosses the mic away and stalks off. We head back to ringside.

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No Disqualification.
Derek Powers Vs Domino Foxx.

From the opening bell, Derek and Domino spared no expense. Domino used her speed and high flying attacks in the beginning to avoid being pummeled by an enraged Derek Powers, his anger over Tabitha denying him his rightful title opportunity was initially clouding his better judgement. Having Derek on the ropes a bit, Domino exited the ring, pulled a sledgehammer from underneath it. She wanted to use her aunts trademark weapon to dish out some real damage. Giving Derek time to recover was a mistake. She was met with a big boot before she could use the weapon. Derek looked down at the sledgehammer. Ignoring the weapon he mounted Domino, then proceeded to reign down punches.

Derek spent the next five minutes or so using his power (no pun intended) advantage on Domino. Rag dolling her all over the ring with release german suplexes. Belly to Bellys. He tried to use the sledgehammer once. She avoided the impact by dropkicking him in the knee. Her brief comeback was thwarted by a clothesline. He left the ring, got a steel chair. He did bash her with it a few times. Derek wasn’t content to go for a cover. He kept calling Domino “Tabitha” between beatings. Derek set the steel chair up. Domino did manage to drop toe hold Derek's throat first on the chair. This gave her a moment to collect herself. She used the steel chair to beat the living hell outta Derek. She set him up, seated in the corner. Putting the steel chair in front of his face, she managed to connect with COAST TO COAST. That wasn’t enough to score a three count.

The ending came with Domino Fox scaled the top rope. Derek Powers was flat on his back. He noticed the sledgehammer within reach. Domino came off the top rope, she was in motion for the 450 Splash. What she didn’t realize until it was too late was Derek sliding out the way enough to avoid not only the 450. He positioned the head of the sledgehammer in position resulting in Domino landing on top of it. Derek pulled himself up, grabbed Domino’s hair, pulled her up. Double underhook powerbomb that resulted in Domino’s back being driven into the sledgehammer. The crowd cringed. Domino screamed in pain.

Derek hooked the leg. One. Two. Three. All she wrote.

Winner: Derek Powers.

Derek screamed “FUCK YOU TABITHA” at Domino Foxx. He refused to accept the referee raising his hand in victory. He exited the ring, slowly walking to the back as Stephen Snugg checked on the condition of Domino Foxx.

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The shot goes backstage where Samuel Price is standing next to Katrina Lopez. Katrina is wearing a black suit and tie ann a grin on her face. Samuel looks at the camera and raises the mic to speak.

Samuel: I'm joined backstage by Katrina Lopez, who's had an issue with D'Nae Moore over the last several weeks. But before I ask about D'Nae specifically... I wanted to know if you could tell us anymore about what's driven this recent change in you.

Katrina smirks and folds her arms together.

Katrina: Well, Sam... it's not what as much as who. I've been working with someone recently who has opened my eyes to a whole new way of looking at things. And as I've said, this person is showing me that I don't have to live in the box people want to put me in. I don't have to play by their rules. It's ok to want to punish my opponents, to make them hurt. It's ok because this is who I trully am. I came from mixed martial arts and I thrived in the cage. In those cages you do everything you can to put your opponents' lights out. To leave them in darkness. Thanks to my new friend, that's exactly what I'm doing now in GCW. And for the first time since I signed my contract here, I feel like I'm truly being heard. I'm being seen for the person I really am. I'm not just a fighter. I'm a killer.

Samuel: Is there any chance you can let us in on who this new friend is?

Katrina: Next question.

Samuel swallows and clears his throat before continuing.

Samuel: As for D'Nae...

Katrina: What about her? She's so angry because I touched what she says is hers. As far as I see it, she's renting that belt until I take it from her.

Samuel: Speaking of that, Tabitha announced that the two of you will fight at Last Respects. Her Heritage Championship will be up for grabs. What are your thoughts on the match.

Katrina: My thoughts? It's an appropriate name for a pay per view because after I'm done with D'Nae all that will be left is for her friends to pay their last respects to her sorry excuse for a title reign. Let me tell you me true feelings about someone like D'Nae. She's a--

D'Nae: You bitch!

D'Nae runs in and floors Katrina with a forearm to the back of the head and then dives on her. Both women brawl with each other on the ground as security officials run and try to pry them apart. D'Nae unleashes a fury of rights and lefts as Katrina covers up on the ground. Security prys D'Nae away and holds her back as another group pulls Katrina to her feet, only for her to spin and hit a vicious kick to the side of the head of one of the security guards. He drops to the ground in a heap and Katrina sprints at D'Nae, but she's cut off and grabbed from behind by more security guards spilling into the scene with Tabitha Silverstone commanding from behind.

Samuel: Total bedlam backstage. Security working to get this under control... clearly a lot of bad blood between these two. We'll see if this can even be resolved at Last Respects!

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Backstage….

The beautiful Chanel Hunter dressed in her blue and sky-blue wrestling gear stands with Trinity, her manager and mentor ready for her match with Ivy Knight, this contest hits a little close to home…

Chanel: Ivy Knight…. The sister-in-law to Trinity Street, a woman that is world-renown and respected in the circles of professional, one that has trained great stars and was even one herself, looking to catch lightning in the bottle once again. There is nothing wrong with a talented wrestler like yourself to want and finish something started a long time ago, I know the feeling, I can relate, and with the relationship you have with Trinity and the advice you have given me in the past, I cannot say anything negative about Ivy Knight….

But you’re in my lane.

Ivy, I want what is mine, I deserve every bit of becoming a World Champion, there isn’t a person here who is going to deny me this, and there isn’t a damn wrestler right now that I cannot beat, even a great legend like yourself. I’m not going to talk a lot, I will allow my actions to speak louder than my words, but what I want more than anything is to show you how much I have come in the last 6 years and the road to get here, that is the thing, Ivy, you know damn well what it took and why I look forward to continue climbing to the very top of the GCW until I face Nadia Allen and become A WORLD CHAMPION!

Chanel looks over at Trinity who nods….

Chanel: Ivy, this is nothing personal, strictly business because everyone well damn knows that YOU CAN’T TOUCH THIS!

The prodigy is ready, Trinity looks into the camera and smiles….

Trinity: And afterwards, love, we’ll all go for drinks, I’m buying.

They both look at each other and smile before heading out to Chanel’s match.

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Chanel Hunter Vs Ivy Knight

Ivy came into this match more motivated than ever. Her time in Global Championship Wrestling hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows. The earlier part of the match she competed with new life, countering everything that Chanel came at her with. Chanel slid out the ring to compose herself realizing that Ivy is coming from an inspired place.

Once Chanel returned to the ring she brought a newfound intensity. Ivy still held up, it was only a matter of time before Chanel settled into the flow of the match. Chanel focused her offense on the back. She worked Ivy quite a bit. Ivy kicked out a few times. Chanel kept the pressure on. Then Ivy mounted a comeback. All was going well. At one juncture she tried to lock in The Jinx Effect, Chanel countered into an inside cradle. Wasn’t enough to finish Ivy off. Upon them getting up, Chanel dropped Ivy with a discus clothesline. Quickly followed by The Velvet Revolver. But Chanel wasn’t done. She locked in Chanel #5. Ivy tried fighting it, Almost reached the ropes; Chanel placed her foot on the rope to help her roll through so she now had Ivy positioned further away. She had no choice but to tap.

Winner: Chanel Hunter (by submission)


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[Backstage we see D'Nae Moore being tended to by a medic, two security guards still nearby. Also at her side, Jeffrey Alexander. D'Nae waves her hands trying to push the medic away.]

D'Nae: “I said I'm fine! Get out my face with all that!”

Medic: “Just doing my job, Miss Moore.”

Jeff: “You heard the woman. If we need you, we'll call.”

[The medic sighs, and nods before leaving. D'Nae turns to the security guards.]

D'Nae: “I don't need y'all either! I'm done, okay?”

Guard: “Ms. Silverstone sent us to ensure Katrina Lopez doesn't retaliate.”

D'Nae: “Let her come! I ain't scared! Listen, I might have the crowds on my side now, but I ain't the typical pretty face, afraid to get hurt girl you might think I am just cause I got my shit straight. Katrina straight up snuck me two weeks ago, and if she wants to play those kind of games, I'm down. She wants to scrap, Ima scrap! This trick thinks that just cause she got some secret mentor in her ear that changed her attitude that she can come after me and just TAKE what I worked my ass off to get? I don't think so! She's gonna learn to keep her hands to herself, and to not sneak attack a girl who grew up in the Atlanta streets. I might not show it much these days, but I promise you.... test me? And you gonna find out just how hood I can get!”

[Jeff puts an arm around D'Nae's shoulders.]

Jeff: “Ima need you to calm down just a bit bae. This ain't the image you want out there, is it?”

D'Nae: “I'm calm. I'm good. You're right, it's really not. But that bitch just brings it out, first she disrespected you, then she disrespected me AND put her hands on my belt? Nah.... I'm not playing that. Everyone needs to know that I'm not gonna be that easy to push around. I'm a champion, bae! I need to act like one, and that means defending myself from bitches like that!”

Jeff: “Defending yourself is all good, but throwing down like that ain't acting a champion. You got to be above that. This Last Respects match? Pure Rules. All this scrapping ain't gonna fly.”

D'Nae: “I know that. I told you I'm good. I did what I needed to do, Kat got what she deserved... it's out my system. Gonna be all Pure from here on out. I just wasn't gonna let her get away with having the drop on me without dropping her back. You get me?”

Jeff: “Yeah.. .I get you. But now you even. Save it for Last Respects. You heard?”

[D'Nae nods, leaning against her boyfriend.]

D'Nae: “Yeah. I hear you.”

Jeff: “Good. I don't need that hood to come out unless we in private.”

[Jeff smirks. D'Nae laughs and gives him a kiss. The security guards turn away as they continue kissing, before we cut away.]

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[Nadia Allen holds her GCW World Heavyweight Championship on her shoulder as she stands by a cage somewhere backstage. She's in her ring gear, ready for her match.]

Nadia: I wanted my next challenger to be someone who has never gotten a World title match. My wish was granted. Chanel Hunter, you are next. This is what I wanted.

[Nadia glares at the camera.]

Nadia: There's something exciting about this. We've never wrestled before and you've never had a chance to win this title I'm holding. Secretly I was hoping it would be you that would be next. I saw you beat Kayl at Resurrection and in the back of my mind I thought when, not if, I made it through Braddock, they would give you the shot. I wanted you personally because you're really good, you're determined and I know you're going to give me the fight of your life. Because you know you need to.

[Nadia pauses.]

Nadia: You and Julia have a few things in common. You two talk a shit ton. You're not afraid to tell anyone and everyone just how great you are. And I'm not here to tell you that's what you should or shouldn't be doing because honestly, I don't care. You can tell the world what you're going to do and you can tell them that you're going to beat me and you can believe what your friends tell you in the Sovereign that you have this already won. The last person that felt they had beat me before the match even happened, they left with their arm banging attached to her body and had to walk back to the curtains empty handed.

Do what you want, Chanel. You've lived your life thinking you're above everyone so I don't expect you to act any different. But you're walking in that match with me. When that bell rings, you're going to be in hell. I don't care nearly as much as you do about being famous or wearing the latest fashion trend. I am the best wrestler right now on Shotgun. That is a fact. Because I am the champion. I worked to get here. I never complained. The times others got a little more attention than me, that didn't stop me. I kept moving. That's what I do. I worked just as much as you did. The only difference is that I didn't have to remind people. I don't have to remind people. Everyone knows who Nadia Allen is and they know what I'm about.

I'm looking forward to Last Respects, Chanel. That's why I asked Alexis Quinne to second me for it. You'll have Trinity Street with you. Wrestling legend. Goes without saying. She's taught you a lot. I was serious when I said I wanted to do different things with my run as champion. Alexis and I go way back. She's a legend in her own right. She's someone in the last year I've gotten closer to and that I've learned a lot from. And what better way to show the wrestling world the future, which is you and me Chanel because I know this won't be the last time we face each other, than having legends of the past there to see it. Trinity considers you to be the new version of her. I want to take the torch from Alexis and be the face of Bay Area wrestling. That has me excited and Last Respects can't come soon enough.

[Nadia takes a moment to gather herself.]

Nadia: Aubrey Powers, I still have gotten over losing to you twice over this title. And honestly your voice pisses me off. And it pisses me off how you, like Chanel, like Chantelle, believe you're so much better than everyone else out there. So I'm going to that ring tonight to shut you up, even for one night. I don't care if Chanel is there or if Chantelle is there. I have something to prove to you. You're a champion now, too. Just like last time. This one is personal for me. Between the last time we were in the ring, I'm wiser, I'm nastier and I'm better than you. I couldn't beat you then but I will beat you tonight. Learn to love that.

[Nadia then walks off.]

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We cut to the backstage area. There we find Jessica Lasiewicz and her tag team partner Summer Collins, the collective duo better known as Fabulous.

Summer: Just when you thought Shotgun had lost its luster, this brand just got Fabulous yet again. And you can thank Tabitha Silverstone and anyone else involved in the brilliant decision making that made this possible. Brand exclusivity should not keep Hall of Fame greatness like that of myself and Jessica here away from the action. And now any and all Hall of Famers can appear on both brands. Hall of Famers are no longer brand exclusive. What that means for the tag team division in GCW is that neither the World Tag Team Championship held by Scream Machine nor the Global Tag Team Championship held by The Sovereign are safe. What that means is that Jess and I can truly prove our claim as the single best tag team in the world today and we can do it by facing all the teams in GCW, not just those teams on Livewire. So let this serve as a notice to every team in GCW, even those here on Shotgun, that the Fabulous team of Summer Collins Jessica Lasiewicz are back and willing to fight absolutely anyone.

Jessica: Needless to say, Summer and I have not been very happy. Why would we be, considering we lost the Global Tag Titles to those egomaniacal clowns Chantelle Chambers and Aubrianna Powers? That loss is on us, that was our fault. But what isn’t our fault is the fact that we haven’t been granted another opportunity. Powers and Chantelle may be the tag champions for the Livewire Brand but they are currently HIDING from the Livewire tag team division by staying on Shotgun, simply because they can. But now there’s at least one team that they cannot hide from and that’s Fabulous. We carried the GCW tag team division on our backs since 2012. The GCW tag team division is the house that Jessica and Summer built. And starting tonight we are going to work towards reclaiming our turf.

Summer: Hannah and Kendra, you may be focused on your big world tag team title match at Last Respects but I hope you do not make the mistake of overlooking Fabulous. You are blessed with a big opportunity at Last Respects, Jess and I understand what that means for you, but do you understand what tonight means for Fabulous? Like Jess said, we are going to work our way back to the top. We do not want anything handed to us, we are going to earn tag titles back and we are going to do it by defeating anyone and everyone that GCW puts in front of us. Tonight they put the pair of you in front of us. Imagine what it would mean for the current number one contenders for the GCW World Tag Team Titles to be beaten by Fabulous? Imagine what it would mean if we beat you tonight and then you went on to defeat Scream Machine at Last Respects.

Collins smirks knowingly.

Summer: We would be set up real nice.

Jessica: It isn’t personal, its just business, because all of us want to be recognized as the best tag team, but Summer and I are willing to do whatever it takes to get back there. Dobranoc...

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Wrestling’s Most Wanted Vs Fabulous

There is a sign of sportsmanship, handshakes from the two teams, before things get started with Summer Collins beginning for Fabulous against Kendra Classic. They tie up and a classic (pardon the pun) display of back and forth chain and technical wrestling goes on for the first two minutes, with neither competitor gaining an edge. Summer and Kendra then tag out to their partners. Jessica and Hannah come in. Hannah goes for martial arts kicks early, staggering Jessica, but Jessica weathers the early storm and strikes with a kick of her own, namely Our Lady Peace that floors Hannah. Hannah goes for a superkick but Jessica catches the foot and delivers a dragon screw. Jessica tags out to Summer. Summer applies a single leg crab. Summer with a dragon screw to Hannah. She tags out to Jessica. Jessica locks in a leg grapevine. Summer and Jessica continue to keep Hannah isolated, working over on the leg of Hannah Myers for the next several minutes. Then when Jessica is in she goes to apply the Four Card Trick, but Hannah counters with a small package and Jessica just barely kicks out. Jessica scrambles up to her feet and walks into a code breaker from Hannah. Hannah tags out to Kendra. Kendra in with a hard clothesline, a flapjack, and a body slam to Jessica. Summer in and gets a back body drop for her troubles. Hannah clotheslines herself and Summer over the top and to the floor. Kendra takes Jessica and delivers an exploder suplex. Hannah up top as Kendra gets Jessica set up for a power bomb. Hannah comes off the top with a flying clothesline power bomb combo to Jessica! The cover and a near fall as Summer in to break up the cover by pulling Kendra off and to the outside. Summer with The Stock Market Crash on Kendra on the outside. Hannah with a plancha over the top onto Summer. She rolls Summer into the ring. Hannah goes for a suplex but Jessica with a chop block breaks it up. Jessica and Summer apply the Power of Two double submission, Boston Crab and Crippler Crossface combo. They keep it locked in as long as they can until Kendra comes in with a flying dropkick to Jessica, breaking up the Boston Crab. Kendra pulls Summer off the crossface and delivers a ClassiCrash. She tries for a cover but the referee reminds her that Jessica is the legal competitor. Kendra realizes that as Jessica pulls her up and starts throwing rights. Kendra responds with rights of her own. It is a back and forth trade off of rights and lefts in the center of the ring with Kendra getting the better of the exchange. Kendra with an exploder suplex. Kendra tags out to Hannah. Kendra and Hannah then isolate Jessica and make quick tags in and out, keeping the fresher competitor in and slowly wearing Jessica down. After several minutes of this Hannah and Kendra go for a double suplex but Jessica floats over out of it and snaps of a neck breaker to both Kendra and Hannah. Jessica makes the tag to Summer. Summer in with a Million Dollar Dream to Kendra. Hannah breaks it up but Summer snaps off a Money Clip. The cover but Hannah kicks out just before three. Summer pulls Hannah to her feet as Jessica gets ready. They are going for In Your Dreams. The plan is for Jessica to deliver Our Lady Peace and Summer bridge into a German suplex...but Hannah moves out of the way at the last possible moment and Jessica strikes Summer with Our Lady Peace! Hannah superkicks Jessica to the outside! Kendra and Hannah deliver the shatter machine to Summer Collins! The cover...1...2...3!
WINNERS: Wrestling's Most Wanted


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We cut backstage where we find GCW Hall of Fame Journalist Janice King standing by next to “The MVP” Aubrianna Powers. The MVP is dressed to compete in her wrestling gear and she has her GCW Global Tag Team Championship belt wrapped around her waist. A confident, borderline arrogant, smirk is etched across her face.

Janice: Ladies and gentlemen I am Janice King, the FIRST EVER journalist to be inducted into the GCW Hall of Fame…

Aubrianna: And now my husband Dexter is in there too!

Powers blows a kiss at the camera.

Aubrianna: Hi, Dex! Love you!

King rolls her eyes out of jealousy.

Janice: Whatever. My guest at this time is one half of the GCW Global Tag Team Champions and a member of The Sovereign, Aubrianna Powers. Thank you for joining me.

Aubrianna: Anytime, Janice.

Janice: Tonight you are in the main event against the GCW World Champion Nadia Allen. Obviously this match means a lot to The Sovereign, considering Chanel Hunter is getting a championship match at Last Respects, but what does this match mean for you personally.

Aubrianna: Personally?

The Most Valuable Powers chuckles.

Aubrianna: Oh Jan, this is just me doing what I do best; winning. Nadia thinks she’s tough and all but I have made a name for myself by knocking out little bitches who think they’re tougher than they really are. Just ask Jessica Lasiewicz and Summer Collins who myself and Chantelle Chambers defeated for the Global Tag Team Championship. Or better yet, you could ask Nadia herself. It was Survival of the Fittest 2018 inside the elimination chamber when I pinned Nadia Allen to become the GCW Global Champion. Of course she was calling herself Queen Mamba then but whatever name she wants to go by, she is still the same little girl whose ass I kicked in 2018 and I will kick her ass tonight in the main event. Now could this be me softening up Nadia for my bestie Chanel?

Powers shrugs her shoulders.

Aubrianna: I can see how people could look at it like that, but lets face it, Chanel doesn’t need me, Chantelle, or anyone else softening up Nadia. Chanel can beat Nadia on her worst day and Nadia’s best. If Nadia were at 100% and Chanel were at 50% Chanel would still win. Chanel is just that good and she is going to bring the GCW World Championship back home to where it belongs within The Sovereign camp. She doesn’t need my help. But I will certainly enjoy getting my licks in tonight and I will enjoy reminding the entire wrestling world that I am The MVP of GCW. I can be a great tag team wrestler and I can be a great singles wrestler. You name it, I can do it. The same can be said for Chantelle and Chanel. Because we are The Sovereign, we are better than everyone else, and you can all just learn to love it, bitches.

Powers turns and walks off.

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The screen flickers and statics over before showing the visage of Isabella Harker sitting alone in a secluded area. She smiles as she looks to the camera.

Harker: “You already know WHO I am. You even know WHAT I am… although that is something you may not recognize quite yet. I have travelled the world over for this company, leaving blood on every continent bar Australia in an effort to entertain… you. The people. But while I have done that, I have kept my finger on the pulse of the business to the point where I can tell you where it’s going to beat before you even understand why it’s going to go that way. I do this because I, in fact, am the Global Elite.”

She grins, licking her lips.

Harker: “Now, I don’t mean the so-called “shadow elite” that some conspiracy-minded individuals claim is running the world because, quite frankly, why should I remain in the shadows? Who would benefit from me staying hidden? No, as the Global Elite, I choose to exert my influence on Global Championship Wrestling in a more overt manner.”

Isabella looks back, extending a hand. As she does this, Mariah steps into the scene, standing at Harker’s side.

Harker: “Here you see a woman who has done everything asked of her. She stepped out and asserted herself, becoming the GCW Heritage Champion, only for it to be taken away from her. And since then? She has been rendered a non-entity. Not in the Global Elite. Mariah and I have spoken at length and I recognize that her talent and charisma are something that this company ought to value. And so I have decided to permit her entry into the Global Elite… I have invited her to the table, to build upon her potential and create a future Hall of Famer as I have done for myself. Mariah… do you accept?”

Isabella turns her head, looking at Mariah again. Mariah stands there momentarily before she nods her head. Isabella smiles.

Mariah: “I do. I’ve known for a long time that I was elite… and having your help to pave my road with gold? That’s all I could ever hope for.”

Harker nods her head.

Harker: “Good. Good. Because with my influence and your potential, we are going to take over Global Championship Wrestling, And as for the rest of you…”

She turns back to the camera.

Harker: “Take a good, long look at this. You have two options: Either you stand with the Global Elite and join in the road to domination, or you stand against us and have that road get paved over you. The choice is yours. But nothing will stop the Global Elite.”

Harker reaches down for a remote control, pressing a button which sends our scene back to the arena...

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Main Event:
Aubrianna Powers Vs Nadia Allen

Chantelle Chambers accompanied her fellow tag team champion to the ring. Unlike what will happen at Last Respects, no one has come to Nadia’s aide this week.

Nadia and Aubrianna spent the first bit of a match chain wrestling. The World Champion was better prepared. Not dominating Aubrianna. She was one step away of what The Most Valuable Powers game plan was. Not even a slap to the face was enough to throw the World Champion off her game. Aubrey irish whipping Nadia into the ropes, followed by Chantelle tripping the champion up was enough to put a halt to the momentum of Nadia, Aubrey took advantage of the distraction by poking Nadia in the eye.


That’s how the bulk of the match went. Aubrey did wear Nadia down a bit. Every time Nadia seemed like she was going to swing the tide, Chantelle would provide a timely distraction. The numbers game was too much. You can only delay the surge for long, despite Chantelle’s best efforts, Nadia did eventually find her groove.


At one juncture Nadia Allen locked Aubrianna in the crossface chicken wing. She didn’t have enough time to tighten the grip. Chanel Hunter came from outta nowhere with a steel chair to smash Nadia across the back with it.


Winners: Nadia Allen (by DQ)

Chanel stomped on the back of Nadia’s head. Aubrianna joined the party. Two is a crowd, Chantelle Chambers made it a party by joining the fray. They didn’t get a chance to do any real damage, Summer and Jessica stormed the ring. Aubrianna was the first to exit. As Fabuolus slid under the ropes, Chanel and Chantelle left. The damage was done, Nadia received the message loud and clear. Jessica glared a whole through Aubrianna.

???: Ladies. Ladies. Ladies.

Everyones attention diverted to the bearer of the voice, Tabitha Silverstone, who is standing at the top of the stage.

Tabitha Silverstone: You made my decision for the main event simple. In two weeks, The Sovereign will face off against Nadia Allen and Fabulous.

The crowd cheers at the explosive announcement. Tabitha doesn’t bask in the adulation, she turns around and leaves. Shotgun ends with Nadia Allen on her feet. Her eyes locked on Chanel. The #1 contender saying in no uncertain terms, “You can’t touch this.”