Livewire 9.04

Post by **Ironman** » Mon Feb 17, 2020 5:22 am

(Backstage, we see the brotherhood boys, Andrew and Dustin, getting themselves ready for tonight. With both guys having only civil war to think about it has been easier for them to renew their focus and get where they need to be. For Andrew, continuing to be denied and overlooked has been fine, knowing he can take matters into his own hands by winning the civil war. Being the runner up last year stung a little but it has allowed Andrew to build towards this moment for his time to finally become champion. For Dustin, a better chance to showcase why he comes into civil war as a champion. Not willing to settle, there's nothing stopping Dustin from becoming a dual singles champion continuing to prove why he's unstoppable. Andrew had a smirk on his face, knowing full well who was in his ring for civil war gave him a spark to walk into going in.)

Andrew: Man, I think about all those hopes and dreams that are gonna be in there with us at civil war and little do they know that the hate is going to finally prevail.

Dustin: You can't imagine they separated us on purpose?

Andrew: Of course they did, anything to improve the chances of neither of us making it, however this is just gonna mean that we have a chance to snag 2 spots in the final three.

Dustin: I bet they'll enjoy watching us kill each other.

Andrew: They're gonna see why we are the ones who can outlast all these people and why we rightfully deserve to be in the main event spots. While all these cliques and groups think they can just runaround thinking because they have numbers and power that it means something. Soon. They're gonna see why numbers don't mean anything.

(Dustin smirks)

Dustin: Everyone continues to brush us off like we're just a couple of meatheads looking to mash heads together. They don't understand that we continue to be the evolving force around here.

Andrew: Honestly, I've enjoyed it, seeing Veasey get trapped between Lenore and Amber for the Global title is a bullet well dodged. It only proves that come Resurrection, I will finally be rid of everything standing between me and the Global Heavyweight Championship. The longer I wait the more I'm gonna be willing to hold onto it once I finally have it. All these clowns thinking it's there time are gonna realize that they never had a chance because im done fucking around and waiting to be recognized after everything I've done. Knowing that they continue to fear the hate they will be forced to embrace once I become champion, that winning civil war will stop it all. When I show all these pretenders that I'm done waiting around, done seeing there people try and leap ahead of a place they aren't fit to hold. None of them are, I'm done watching that belt go to waste when it could belong to someone who has travelled and walked a long way to give it the respect and reign it deserves.

Dustin: Rightfully so, but for tonight, let's go have us a little fun at the expense of a couple of kids!

(Andrew just smirks and looks over at Dustin!)

Andrew: Man, you really enjoy punishing her, don't you?

Dustin: There is a certain euphoria I experience when I get the chance.

Andrew: Better make sure you don't punish her too much, she could end up liking it and leaving Victor for you.

Dustin: I highly doubt that's she's too fucking naive to enjoy it. She'll just keep finding some stupid way to spit out shit about letting love in and think she can accomplish something.

Andrew: you could have her stepping to the bad side!

(Dustin looks over at him awkwardly!)

Dustin: What?

(Andrew shakes his head)

Andrew: Nothing. Let's go!

(Dustin grabs his belt and they walk off)

('Sleeping Giants’ by Hyro Da Hero begins to play.)

Forget the cops, I hate the world, I hate the people in it,
Hate that ignorant mess you love hearing,

This that dose of reality you fearin’
Hope I’m buried yes but can you pass the test

Recycle thoughts recycle dreams we’re not satisfied
We chase after the same thing

We hold us back we’re fighting us
And when we scream we silence us.

So we all make a deal with the devil,
because negativity is perceived to be better,

We never…to resist …so it’s routine
so we pretend that we ..in our teams

and ..to live like .. open up your eye realize what you are on the inside

When we let the blind lead the blind,
We fall off the cliff at the same time,

It’s mass suicide, we the sleeping giants, time to come alive

You your worst enemy,

You your worst enemy,

You are your worst enemy,

Let my words be the bullet heard throughout the chaos,
Let my message sink into your brain and never fade out.

The world spins and spins and never changes up,
We are people of pattern and I’ma shake it up

We just dance and laugh like what’s up, what’s up
Shut the f*ck up, get up your butt and do something

In war, start a war, fight the peace,lie to me,
Stop runnin around so silently

‘cause I’m gonna be what I was designed to be and
That’s the voice, a voice of youth, a voice of truth,

A voice for you , a real voice that AINT MOTHERF*CKING AUTO TUNED!!!

When we let the blind lead the blind,
We fall off the cliff at the same time,

It’s mass suicide, we the sleeping giants, time to come alive

You your worst enemy,

You your worst enemy,

You are your worst enemy,

The GCW logo flashes upon the screen.

Justice Orton and Enforcer vs. Da Bad News Baers

The Baer brothers didn't know what hit them as Enforcer started the match, spearing Chris Baer to the mat before rushing Eric, knocking him off the ring apron. Chris came back after Enforcer but got a choke slam for his efforts. Enforcer followed this up with Death Penalty (DDT) before tagging in Justice Orton, who finished Chris off with Lights Out (RKO), scoring the 1-2-3.

Winner: Justice Orton and Enforcer (Pinfall, 2:08)

[Nadia Allen is seen stretching in the back, to cheers. She rolls her neck before Roderick Osborn walks up to her. Nadia sees him and stands up.]

Obsorn: Roderick Osborn standing here with Nadia Allen, who came so close to winning the Global Championship two weeks ago. Tonight, you're in a fatal four way with Rina Takeuie, Destiny Skye and Krissy. With Civil War a week away, which you'll be in, what are your thoughts?

[Nadia briefly scoffs a bit when hearing the question.]

Nadia: I kinda hate when people say "you were so close to winning the Global title." I know it's true, but I hate it. Because getting close doesn't get me the real thing. I would love to come so close to paying rent and see what my landlord would think about that. Wouldn't hesitate to toss my ass out the door.

[Some of the crowd laughs, but Nadia says it in a deadpan manner.]

Nadia: I knew I was winning the battle royal. I thought I could beat Lenore Mason. I couldn't and that's pissed me off. And so the day after, I went to the gym and I worked even harder. Harder than usual. 2020 is the year Nadia Allen doesn't just get close. 2020 is the year Nadia Allen takes it all.

[The crowd cheers.]

Nadia: And so, I move forward. Fatal Four way. Doesn't matter who's in that ring. The mood I'm in, I don't care who I have to beat up. Though, it doesn't hurt knowing one of those people is Krissy Sweetheart...or I just its just Krissy. Whatever. Your pretentious ass has a receipt from me coming your way for screwing me over twice.

[More cheers.]

Nadia: And Civil War/ I won't be coming close to anything. I'll be winning the damn thing. And letting everyone know how a nasty girl gets it done.

[Nadia then walks off.]

Backstage, Livewire's new General Manager, Pete Floyd, is seen walking down the hall, giving orders to other staff as he walks. He is stopped when someone calls out for him. He turns to see Adrian Waters, still in his street clothes, as well as his wife, Tiffany, approaching.

Pete: "Mr. and Mrs. Waters. How may I help you?"

Adrian: "I know that you are a busy man, so I promise you I will not take up much of your time. Civil War is a week away, and I noticed that the planned match between myself and Trenton Snow as not been formally announced. Considering that no one in GCW, other than his wife, has heard from him, am I to assume the match isn't going to happen?"

Pete grimaces and nods.

Pete: "You are correct. The match will not happen at Civil War. As far as no one hearing from Trenton, that isn't entirely true. I had reached out to him and was informed that he had not ever signed the latest contract Ms. Taylor presented to him. He was wrestling in Livewire as a free agent and is not obliged to be here."

Both Adrian and Tiffany frown at this news.

Adrian: "I see. Once a coward, always a coward. Oh well, thank you for your time."

Pete: "Of course."

Without another word, Adrian and Tiffany retreat back down the hall. After watching their retreat for a few seconds, Pete heads in the opposite direction.

Sinistry (Ba'al/Rachel Foxx) vs. The McBride Corporation

Karen and Melanie McBride wanted desperately to get back on the winning track, and early on this contest, they looked strong. They kept Rachel Foxx isolated from Ba'al using quick tags and frequent double-team moves. Foxx was able to break their momentum with a rake to Melanie's eyes followed by a superkick to Karen. Foxx was then able to make the hot tag to Ba'al. The McBrides fought valently, but were never able to recover. A few tags in and out from Sinistry, then Foxx hit Karen with Suicide Note, followed by another tag to Ba'al. The North American champion hit Karen with Totalis. The cover from here was academic.

Winner: Sinistry (Pinfall, 6:41)

After the match as Ba'al and Foxx were exiting the ring, Rachel grabbed her sledgehammer from the floor and slid back into the ring. Ba'al watched on in bemusement as Foxx approached a recovering Karen McBride. Seeing Rachel with the sledgehammer, Melanie put herself between Rachel and Karen. Rachel smirked and shrugged before raising the weapon...but then the booing crowd cheered as Isabella Harker, armed with a steel chair came through the crowd and jumped into the ring! Foxx swing at Harker, hitting the chair out of Isabella's hands, but the impact also caused Rachel to drop the hammer. Harker charged Rachel, taking her down with a spear! This prompted Ba'al to jump back into the ring, but seeing it was now a three-on-two situation, Ba'al picked up the sledgehammer and put an arm around his wife, escorting her out of the ring and to the backstage area. Harker watched their retreat as Melanie and Karen offered their thanks and we fade to commercial.

**Previously Recorded**
We open to a locker room, the back wall of which is adorned with various Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars memorabilia. Coming into view smiling brightly as ever and waving as she does is Kelsai Adamson-Mason. Sitting down on a bench we can see that Kelsai is dressed in her ring gear already.

Kelsai: Hellooooooooooooo Brooklyn! How are all of my Lovelies there tonight? I hope you are doing very well, and ready to…

LET LOVE IN

…tonight for GCW Livewire!

However, there is something that I want to talk to all of you about. As you can see, I am ready for action a little later on, but if you notice closely on the wall behind me…

Kelsai gestures to said wall

Kelsai: …I am in Dallas, not Brooklyn. I am sorry about that too, but as all of you know I work for both GCW and SCW, and this was just a scheduling conflict, nothing less and nothing more. To try and make it all up to you, I will be in Brooklyn Wednesday, and I will be taking pictures and signing autographs starting at 1 pm for as many of you that can be there right outside of the Barclay’s Center. I will sign every autograph and take every picture until every one that wants one gets one, and as always, the autographs and photos will be free of charge.

As for tonight, I was scheduled to be in tag team action with my great friend Adrian Waters and the two of us were going to take on The Brothers Sith.

Again, it is scheduling conflict Adrian, but I have so much faith in you Adrian, and I know that if anyone can beat The Brothers Sith by themselves, it is you Adrian!

Kelsai starts to smirk and then giggles.

Kelsai: Just kidding Adrian! While I have all the faith in the world that you could take on the Brothers Sith alone and be successful, but I am not going to do that.

Instead, I went and spoke to a friend, and she exactly suggested that she could be your partner since she wasn’t on the card for tonight.

So normally I wouldn’t do this, but I did tell her that I would since she is doing me a favor, and Adrian without further adieu, your partner when you take on The Brothers Sith…

Pausing, Kelsai just smiles while shaking her head

Kelsai: Brooklyn, your favorite bitch and mine….Sophie James!

So get behind Adrian and Sophie everyone and remember…

KELSAI LOVES ALL OF YOU!

Kelsai blow a kiss to the camera, and we fade.

Brotherhood of Sith vs. Adrian Waters and Sophie James

Raynes and Adams were fired up tonight after their failed attempt to capture the Global tag-team titles two weeks ago. They demonstrated early why they are former tag-team champions and why they are still considered one of the most dangerous tag-teams in GCW. The first few minutes of this contest saw a bit of back and forth, but overall, The Brotherhood controlled the match. Things broke down for the first time when Sith had James in their corner. After two failed attempts at pinning her, Raynes held her in the corner while Dustin punched her repeatedly. The referee got in between them and Dustin pushed the referee to the floor. This drew Waters into the ring and he and Adams started to trade punches, Adrian getting the better of this exchange until Raynes came from behind with a boot to the back of Adrian's head. The two men threw Waters out to the floor then hit a rising Sophie with Code of the Green Mile...except James ducked out of the way, causing the two men to crash hard into each other!

At this point, Sophie checked on the referee, who was getting to his feet while Adrian got himself up to the ring apron. James ran over to the corner, tagging in Adrian as Raynes tagged himself in. After some back and forth, Andrew caught Waters with a fist to the throat before hitting a reverse neck breaker. Raynes went to the top with the Rayne Drop, but Adrian rolled out of the way! Adrian caught Raynes with a DDT, then tagged in James. Sophie climbed up to the middle turnbuckle and drilled Raynes with Detoxer! She made a cover and Adrian cut off a charging Adams, resulting in a victory for the good guys.

Winners: Adrian Waters and Sophie James (Pinfall, 11:22)

Bash Kincade: “Tonight is the night!”

The scene rises up inside a small bar, where Hugo Magnussen and Bash Kincade can be seen sitting at a table, glasses in front of them, looking to the camera.

Kincade: “I never got the appeal of places like this, but that ain’t what matters now. Scream Machine… they can live their lives away from the ring in places like this all they want. That ain’t important. What’s important is that tonight, FINALLY, we get to go out to that ring, lay it all out on the line for the world to see, and at long last put everything to rest!”

Magnussen: "We understand the rhetoric that has been conveyed in preparation of tonight's festivities. Scream Machine… Mara Kade and Siouxsie Blade… they are proud women and fierce competitors. It doesn't surprise us that they would promote the idea of their victory and return to the top of the tag team scene here on Livewire as nothing more than an inevitability."

Kincade: "Bitches are out of their minds!"

Hugo chuckles at Bash's interjection.

Magnussen: "Just like I'm sure that they would expect no less from us. And thus we reach an impasse… one that only gets solved in the ring."

Kincade: "What they fail to realize is that we've listened to the same old shit from them since we got to GCW. It's all about how they run the show, right? How they ARE the standard for tag teams not only on Livewire, but in ALL of GCW. It was their bread and butter while they were fucking off from here over on Shotgun, trying to act like they were bigger than the division here. To us? There IS no bigger calling than to carry this division. Hugo and I took great offense to their stupid, egotistical bullshit."

Magnussen: “So we did what competitors do - we went out and issued the challenge. You were splitting your attention between here and Shotgun, and we felt that Livewire deserved Champions that focused on Livewire. And yet, when we issued the challenge… Bash? What did they do when we stepped up to the plate and called for our shot?”

Bash scowls.

Kincade: “They said NO! They knew at THAT time that stepping into the ring with the Rising Tide is HAZARDOUS to your health! They tried everything they could to keep us from the top of the mountain… and we proved the last time we were in the ring at the same time that we ARE the alphas of the Livewire tag team scene!”

Magnussen: “But all of that is in the past. When we shared the ring last and took the W, you started off congratulating us, then said you were sore losers. Well, we don’t care about whether or not you’re sore losers.”

Kincade: “As long as you’re LOSERS!”

Hugo laughs again, sitting back in his chair.

Magnussen: “And that’s really what this comes down to, isn’t it? Two teams. One wins and moves on to challenge for the Global Tag Team Championships. One loses and has to look to the Civil War match to get back in the hunt. While we’re no strangers to war, we’re not interested in that path. We’re interested in knocking you down tonight and taking our shot at the event itself.”

Kincade: “This is step one. The Rising Tide… we’re walking into Resurrection as CHAMPS! That means we leave your back in 2019 and take OUR spots on top of the division in 2020! We ain’t interested in going BACKWARDS like you are. We’re moving forward. We’re taking over. The Tide is Rising… and Scream Machine? You CAN’T stop it!”

With that, the scene shifts.

Krissy vs. Rina Takeuie vs. Destiny Skye vs. Nadia Allen

This fatal four-way was fast paced and exciting from the opening bell. Rina and Krissy squared off while Nadia and Destiny did the same. Rina knocked Krissy to the floor with a roundhouse kick. Rina went after Allen, who had Skye in the corner. Together, Rina and Destiny monkey-flipped Nadia out of the corner. Rina went to follow-up, but Destinycaught her with a bulldog. Destiny with the cover, but Nadia broke it up. Nadia and Destiny started to trade punches while Rina was waiting to choose her moment. That's when Krissy climbed up to the top rope and hit Rina with De Rien (top rope Frankensteiner). Krissy made a cover, but Rina kicked out just as Nadia ran in for the save.

Nadia started to stomp Krissy, the two women having some recent bad history between them. She followed this with a tornado DDT, but could not keep Krissy down for the count. Destiny hit Rina with a swinging neck breaker followed by a full nelson suplex. She went for the cover, but Rina kicked out. Destiny went to the top, coming off with Skye High, but Rina got her knees up into Destiny's gut. Rina with the cover, but Destiny got a foot on the ropes.

Over the next several minutes, each woman had their moment, but no one could get the 3 count. In the end, Nadia and Rina were going move for move, as were Krissy and Destiny. Destiny got the upperhand after Krissy missed a missle dropkick. Krissy rose right into a Destiny Cutter! Destiny made the cover...1...2...NO!

The count was broken up by Dianna Kruse as Krissy's allies of Reverie: Kruse, Gloria Velaquez, Trevor Cash and an unknown man raid the ring. It doesn't take long for some fans to realize that it's former EMERGE wrestler Maxwell St. John! Together with Krissy, Destiny, Nadia, and Rina are all beaten down and tossed to the floor. Reverie stands tall together, smiling at the angrily booing crowd.

Winner: (No contest, 10:18)

The boos rain in as Krissy stumbles and takes a seat on the bottom rope. Maxwell poses to the crowd, riling up the boos even more. The animated Maxwell walks around the ring, posing wildly. Trevor is then walking up to Maxwell and whispering something in his ear. Gloria, meanwhile, mentions something to Dianna and she smirks. he nods her head and soon, Maxwell and Dianna exist the ring to then bring in Nadia Allen and Rina Takeuie respectfully. Krissy remains on the bottom rope, watching with Trevor as Dianna motions for Gloria to grab something. Nadia and Rina start to stir in the middle of the ring and Maxwell is stalking Rina; watching her crawl towards the corner. Gloria reaches for Dianna's bag that's placed on the steel steps and reveals a pair of brass knuckles. The crowd boos as Gloria shows them to the crowd and smirks. Dianna smiles as Gloria brings them to her.

Meanwhile, Nadia slowly gets to a vertical base. Gloria places the brass knuckles on Dianna's hand. When Nadia gets to her feet, Dianna nails her in the face with the brass knuckles. The boos gets louder as Dianna feigns hurting her hand before staying over Nadia, looking smug!

Rina then gets to the corner and Maxwell charges full speed, drilling her with a running big boot! Rina drops to the mat with a thud and Maxwell then ascends the top turnbuckle and poses again! Trevor then orders a microphone to be sent into the ring, which he soon receives. As the boos get even more intense, Gloria is seen yelling at the crowd. Trevor then reaches down and grabs a mic as Maxwell jumps off the top turnbuckle and then drags Rina's body to the center of the ring. He then does the same to Nadia.

Trevor: Ladies and gentleman, the 5th member of Reverie...MAXWELL. ST. JOHN!!!

Th crowd boos as Maxwell extends his arms to the crowd. The boos continue to rain in. Krissy then gets up from the bottom rope and makes her way to the center of the ring.

Trevor: Our vision takes another step towards becoming a reality. Mr Pete Llyod, our newly minted, esteemed General manager. I don't think you took Krissy' request a few weeks ago very seriously. The locker room you provided these three athlete, these three creative forces. These three superstars! I know the name has been watered down but make no mistake Mr Lloyd, Dianna Kruse, Krissy and MAXWELL. SAINT. JOHN. They ARE superstars!

The crowd expresses more venom. Trevor eyes them with a look as Gloria surveys the crowd, out of disdain. Dianna continues standing over Nadia.

Trevor: They deserve the biggest locker room available. WE deserve to be flew privately, not with the rest of the people in the back. In business, it's good practice and good faith to desperate the superstars from everyone else and unfortunately, by not honoring our request, you disrespected us. So we decided to be assertive and leave everyone in this match laying. If we had it our way, Krissy wouldn't have performed tonight in a city like Brooklyn!

This riles up the crowd even more.

Trevor: It's beneath her. A fatal four way match is beneath her. The real superstars wrestle at Madison Square Garden. Which she will. Next week. And where she will win the Civil War Battle Royal.

Krissy taps Trevor on the shoulder and takes the microphone from her. She breaths heavily into the mic before looking down and stepping on the neck of Rina. Krissy crouches down.

Krissy: Rina...plouc.

Krissy then lightly taps Rina' forehead with the mic, which makes a sound.

Krissy: How strong is your code now? You eliminated me from the battle royal two weeks ago. You delayed my dream of being G.C.W. Global Champion. And Nadia.

Dianna continues standing over her.

Krissy: You were not the woman needed to dethrone Lenore Mason. I will not let both of you take what is mine. My spotlight. My dream.

Krissy then lets go of Rina's neck and looks at the crowd.

Krissy: For everyone in my ring and in the Civil War match. I have more cards to be played. The only thing I desire is for Civil War to be the night everyone remembers me. Nothing more, nothing less. All are irrelevant before me.

The crowd boos as Krissy looks on.

Krissy: Reverie is here. Krissy is here. Civil War is mine. And our dream..has only begun. Watch what happens next.

Krissy pauses.

Krissy: Merci beaucoup.

She drops the mic as "Hung Up" by Madonna plays. The crowd boos as Maxwell poses once again before Reverie come together and raise up each other's arms up in the air. Once satifised, they all one by one, leave the ring, leaving Nadia and Rina in the ring and Destiny Skye laid out on the outside.

Returning from commercial, “More” by Usher begins to play out over the crowd, bringing them to their feet. Chantelle Chambers steps out from the back with Broderick Chase right behind her, stepping onto the stage. She doesn’t move beyond it, standing in place as she looks out, not dressed to compete, with a smile on her face. She reaches back, accepting the microphone from The Brod, before stepping forward into her spotlight.

Chambers: “In one week…”

The crowd roars again, an approval of the upcoming Civil War event. Chantelle smirks.

Chambers: “I know. And thanks to my presence here tonight, Brooklyn has SOMETHING to be excited about. But in one week, all eyes will be on…”

Some members of the crowd shout out “ME”, others say “YOU”.

Chambers: “No-no-no-no… it’s EVERY day that all eyes are on me… In a week, all eyes in the wrestling world will be squarely on New York City where the GCW Civil War takes place. But see you… you already know how it’s going to go, don’t you?”

She grins.

Chambers: “Because in one week, I am going to outlast everyone in my ring. I’m going to then eliminate both winners of the other rings and take the Civil War match for my own. And then, it’s onto Dallas and Resurrection, where I’ve already said I will use my Civil War privileges to join the select few who have held both the GCW World AND Global Championships. See, it doesn’t matter to me who walks away from GCW Civil War with the Global Championship. It is my DESTINY, as the biggest homegrown, exclusive name in GCW. Because more than anyone else here, remember… it’s always ALL EYES ON ME!”

The crowd chanted along with her before cheering. Chantelle grins, dropping the microphone on the stage as her music starts again. The scene shifts.

[Scene opens…..]

[In the backstage area where the media is allowed access, there lies Scream Machine, sitting behind the tables. Mara has an all black leather jacket with spikes on the shoulders and her shades on her face and a “Blade/Kade 2020 red, white and blue shirt. Siouxsie has her Chucky doll draped on the back of her head. Both glare at the camera, looking very determined. Mara eyes the camera.]

Mara: I don’t have much to say today. Other than this is a day we’ve been waiting for for a long time. Rising Tide, the day is finally here. GCW has put us in three threat matches, three way tags, four way tags, doing the roundabout. But never have they just put you two. Against us. Until today.

[Mara takes a deep breath.]

Mara: The Rising Tide has been telling all of you that we have been ducking them. That we’re afraid of them.

[Mara slams her hands on the table.]

Mara: Hugo, Bash. Siouxsie...Siouxsie had to fight every day in a crazy house. My first hater..was my da Because that COWARD..that coward left my mom before she even had me. We’ve been through some shit. Like everyone else. But if Scream Machine came out of situations like that, what makes you think we’re going to wrestle with fear?

[Mara takes off her glasses.]

Mara: The Sovereignty handed HERstory Makers our Global Tag title belts at Survival of the Fittest. It’s been three months. We took care of them in December. We got our revenge. But it’s not complete. The Revenge Tour isn’t complete. We want our belts back. Point blank. Another day goes by without our fucking titles is another day I want them even more. But before this, I want this too, We want this. We’ve been talking and talking for months Rising Tide. And everyone knows I have no problem talking. But we want to make sure both of you know the pecking order once and for all. Scream Machine. Above everybody. And tonight, finally, we get our hands on you. No other teams, no other bullshit. This is what the people want to see. This is what we want to see. And that’s what we’ll see. Rising Tide, down on the fucking mat. And Scream Machine, officially, number one contenders for the Global Tag title. One. Step. Closer to completing our Revenge Tour.

[Mara looks over at Siouxsie who starts to chuckle a little, grabbing her Chucky Doll and standing up, she paces a little, before speaking.]

Siouxsie: You beat us last time we were in the ring, we had our not long before that. It seems like we have hit a small string of bad luck and you know what THE CURE FOR THAT IS? ICE CREAM! That’s right, you SCREAM, we SCREAM, we all SCREAM for ICE CREAM! Do you two boneheads see the metaphor in that? No? Yeah neither do I, all I can picture is a big oi’ bowl of Rum Raisin ice cream! Here’s the thing Hugo and Bash, the ONLY way I am going to enjoy my bowl of Rum Raisin Ice Cream is by Mara and I beating the ever living shit out of two moronic cavemen like yourselves. I get it, you feel empowered, ready to beat up these two blondes but I have a little story to tell and it goes something like this….

[Siouxsie clears her throat, Mara looks on with a smirk on her face.]

Siouxsie: There once was a Rising Tide who had Championship aspirations, they heard the SCREAM and suddenly the Tide became a puddle….. THE END. It was good, right!?

Mara: Totally, riveting, Sio!

Siouxsie: Gee, thanks!

[Siouxsie chuckles a little before the smile is wiped from her face and it becomes a scowl…]

Siouxsie: Tonight, Hugo and Bash? We take the next step in getting back what is OURS! You beat us last time in that Fatal Four Way, this time…. WE SCREAM, WE DOMINATE and WE CAL:M THE FUCKING TIDE! Run boys…. Run fast as you can….. Because MY GOOD GUY DOLL HERE? MARA KADE and ME?

REFUSE!

RESIST!

RECLAIM!

[Tilting her head, Siouxsie starts to cackle, dancing around with the Chucky Doll as Mara lowers her glasses and winks.]

The Rising Tide vs Scream Machine.
Winners take on HerStory Makers for the Global Tag Team Championship.

These two teams have been at each others throats for months.

Right here, right now, it was time to see who would go on to challenge the HerStory Makers for the titles at Civil War. Immediately the battle devolved into an outright fight. Hugo and Mara slugged it out. Bash and Sio butted heads. The caginess of Scream Machine didn’t allow them to be overwhelmed by their much larger opponents. Once the match settled down to where referee Robert Downey could maintain some semblance of order, we saw how evenly matched these teams really were.

There were moments where the brutish style of The Rising Tide did come into play. They had Sio on their side of the ring for quite a bit. Quick tags. Tandem offense. Used an assisted cutter to there advantage. Sio kicked out of everything they tossed her way. It was Scream Machine’s turn to use expert tag team wrestling. They had Hugo isolated. Quick tags. They used a few underhanded tactics. Nothing to over the top. Scream Machine were willing to do whatever it took to come out on top.

At one point, Hugo was in a kneel position. Siouxsie and Mara screamed before bouncing off the ropes and hitting stereo knee strikes to Hugo’s head. Sio tried to hold Bash, he managed to break up the count at 2.9.

Hugo hits a rushing European Uppercut on Sio, followed by Bash immediately hitting a bridging German suplex for the pin. One.... two... Mara broke up the count.

The end came when Bash Kincaid had Mara Cade on the top rope. Both of them were taking shots at each other. Bash headbutted Mara, knocked her for a loop. He followed up with a thunderous superplex, both competitors crashing to the mat. Mara had the wherewithal to use her legs to grapevine Bash’s as the referee was making the count.

The ref slapped the mat... one-two-three.

He signed for the bell. It appeared both their shoulders were on the mat. So who won?

The referee talked it over with Robert E Lee.

Robert E Lee: Here are your winners and number one contenders to the Global Tag Team Championships... The RISING TIDE.

Winners: The Rising Tide (Pinfall, 17:25)

Mara shot up to dispute the call. The referee holds his ground. Hugo goes to join his partner to celebrate their victory. Sio isn’t in the mood to chatter about anything, she grabs her whip, she cracks an unsuspecting Hugo across the back with it. Before he can react, Sio and Mara make their way out of the ring. You can see Sio mouth off “this isn’t over.” Gives a wink. Mara can be heard saying “We’ll get you next time.” Cheap shot aside, Hugo and Bash were in too good a mood. They beat the former tag team champions. Up next. HerStory Makers.