Post by WWR Administration on Oct 22, 2019 4:18:11 GMT
Episode One: Opening Salvo
Date: October 22, 2019
Venue: Georgia State Sports Arena
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Date: October 22, 2019
Venue: Georgia State Sports Arena
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
[::The lights in the arena dim slightly as the pyro goes off and the crowd rises to its feet as Women's Wrestling Revolution comes to you live from Atlanta, Georgia for the first time ever, the home of WWR. The crowd is a hot one and so is the talented roster as they get ready for a hell of a debut show. The cameras pan through the crowd as the fans hold up their signs and jump up and down as you see signs like...::]
TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER ASH
THE PHOENIX WILL RISE
And...
I PAID TO SEE THE FROSTS
[::The official song of Battleground "Rise by Skillet" plays over the PA Speakers as the camera cuts to the broadcast booth of Monica Powers and Alexis Rose...::]
TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER ASH
THE PHOENIX WILL RISE
And...
I PAID TO SEE THE FROSTS
[::The official song of Battleground "Rise by Skillet" plays over the PA Speakers as the camera cuts to the broadcast booth of Monica Powers and Alexis Rose...::]
Alexis Rose: The Revolution is upon us! Welcome to Women's Wrestling Revolution Battleground! Our debut episode live here at the Georgia State Sports Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. I'm Alexis Rose and I'm joined by my broadcast partner, Monica Powers! Monica, how are you doing tonight?
Monica Powers: I am amped up and ready to go Alexis! This card is stacked from top to bottom and I am eager to get this show started!
Alexis Rose: I couldn't agree with you more. Tonight the stars of WWR will shine brightly for the world to see as we are streamed live over the SE Network, speaking of which...
[::The cameras pan around the Georgia State Sports Arena as the crowd is revved up for Opening Salvo. The lights go down and only a spotlight hits the ramp, followed with some more pyro….Suddenly the logo for Stanton Enterprises glares on the Titantron as the music hits….::]
Some legends are told
Some turn to dust or to gold
But you will remember me
Remember me, for centuries (Let's go!)
Just one mistake
Is all it will take
We'll go down in history
Remember me for centuries (Forever!)
Hey, hey, (Yessir!) hey
Remember me for centuries
[::Just then “Pretty” Ricky Stanton walks out to the ramp in a Dark Navy Blue suit and looks around...He holds up his right hand on which he’s wearing the Infinity Gauntlet and heads ringside with a bag.::]
Arianna Grey: And now coming to the ring the Network Executive for Women's Wrestling Evolution and the CEO of Stanton Enterprises, “Pretty” Ricky Stanton!!!!!!
[::People don’t know what to think of Ricky’s arrival but clap nonetheless as they chant “Thank you Pretty Boy” Clap-Clap Clap-Clap-Clap “Thank You Pretty Boy” he gets a mic from Grey and stands in the ring looking around.::]
Ricky Stanton: First of all, let’s just take a minute and thank EVERYONE HERE for making this possible tonight eh???
[::The crowd cheers::]
Ricky Stanton: BUT...BUT...I also deserve some credit for getting you on the MAINSTREAM BABY!!!! And as your Network Executive I PROMISE to ensure that EVERY time you tune in to this wonderful promotion known as Women's Wrestling Revolution, you’re getting only the BEST shows. But I’m not the owner, or a stakeholder to keep things clear, I’m the guy that’s pushing the buttons to make sure this fed expands its syndication to homes around the world. When I was approached to come out here tonight I wasn’t sure what to think about it. I mean, there are some ladies backstage that would LOVE to get their hands on me, and not in a good way I imagine...
[::Ricky laughs::]
Ricky Stanton: But I’m here. And I do have a job to do.
[::The crowd cheers::]
Ricky Stanton: BUT...BUT...I also deserve some credit for getting you on the MAINSTREAM BABY!!!! And as your Network Executive I PROMISE to ensure that EVERY time you tune in to this wonderful promotion known as Women's Wrestling Revolution, you’re getting only the BEST shows. But I’m not the owner, or a stakeholder to keep things clear, I’m the guy that’s pushing the buttons to make sure this fed expands its syndication to homes around the world. When I was approached to come out here tonight I wasn’t sure what to think about it. I mean, there are some ladies backstage that would LOVE to get their hands on me, and not in a good way I imagine...
[::Ricky laughs::]
Ricky Stanton: But I’m here. And I do have a job to do.
[::Ricky pulls out the bag the WWR Battleground Championship!::]
Ricky Stanton: Now, as I’ve been told, I’m going to just leave this right here...
[::Ricky lays it out in the middle of the ring and steps out and heads back onto the ramp.::]
Ricky Stanton: Now, from what I’ve been told, that belt is running on 24/7 rules tonight. Whoever leaves the building with that championship in their possession tonight will be crowned the first official Battleground Champion! Sooooooooo ladies, IT’S ALL ON YOU!
[::Ricky lays it out in the middle of the ring and steps out and heads back onto the ramp.::]
Ricky Stanton: Now, from what I’ve been told, that belt is running on 24/7 rules tonight. Whoever leaves the building with that championship in their possession tonight will be crowned the first official Battleground Champion! Sooooooooo ladies, IT’S ALL ON YOU!
[::Just then WWR roster come running out and Ricky dives into the crowd off the ramp! He gets up and watches the chaos as he works his way through the crowd up the stairs.::]
Ricky Stanton: Sweet Jesus! You would have thought I said Mimosas are free tonight! Good luck ya’ll!
Alexis Rose: This is going to be madness!
Monica Powers: The first woman to get out of the building tonight will be the champion. If I'm one of these ladies I'm taking that title and getting out of here as quickly as humanly possible.
Alexis Rose: Easier said than done since they are all booked to compete tonight. This is going to be VERY interesting!!!
[::At least half the locker room has emptied into the entryway, a pushing, shoving, screeching mass of female humanity all trying to get to the Battleground Title lying in the ring. The pushing and shoving continues until Morrigan slips away from the scrum, calmly rolling into the ring and picking up the title. There's no chance for her to celebrate however, as eyes turn to her holding the title in the ring. A few women climb onto the apron, and Morrigan rolls out the opposite side, hopping the barrier and leaving through the crowd, the other ladies in hot pursuit as WWR goes to a commercial break.::]
[::WWR Battleground returns from a commercial break as "Mystical" Misti Malandro stands backstage in the guerrilla position psyching herself up for her match with Eden Hart that is just moments away. Much to her surprise however she's approached by her girlfriend and lead WWR interviewer Katrina Showtime microphone in hand.::]
Katrina Showtime: Misti...? A quick word before you go out there tonight if you don't mind?
[::Misti turns with a smile hearing that familiar voice.::]
Misti Malandro: Sure.. I don't mind at all..
[::Katrina beams brightly but tries her best to remain professional as Bobbi side steps out of the picture knowing this isn't her moment.::]
Katrina Showtime: Tonight you make your professional wrestling debut against Eden Hart, what are your thoughts?
[::Misti continues to stretch as she responds.::]
Misti Malandro: My thoughts are dis.. Eden has talked a big game on twitterville leadin' up ta tanight.. Is she shaken?? Not gonna rely on dat possibility.. I think dat dis will be my make it or break it moment.. All da support I've gotten throughout dis time I greatly appreciate, but all dat really matters is my execution in dat ring tonight..
[::Katrina nods, the pride she has for Misti is evident on her face.::]
Katrina Showtime: Win or lose, I am certain that everyone will be proud of you like I am right now...
[::Katrina starts to get emotional as Bobbi has to interject now.::]
Bobbi Jackson: Come on Katrina, not right now. We need Misti focused on the match!
[::Katrina nods again wiping at her eyes with her wrists.::]
Katrina Showtime: I know, I'm sorry! It's just...I'm so proud of her!
Bobbi Jackson: We all are sweetie! Come on Misti, let's go show Eden Hart exactly what you're capable of, alright?
[::Misti nods toward Bobbi, blows a kiss toward Katrina.::]
Misti Malandro: I'm ready.. Time ta show da world what results come from hard work and focus.. No more chit chat.. All action and results now..
[::Katrina sniffs a bit and turns to the cameras trying to remain as professional as possible.::]
Katrina Showtime: There you have it everyone. Misti is definitely ready to go tonight! Let's send it down to ringside to Alexis Rose and Monica Powers for our first ever WWR match up!
Arianna Grey: Ladies and gentlemen, this is the opening contest of the evening and it is scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"Eye of a Panther by Steel Panther" blares over the PA Speakers as Eden Hart walks out onto the stage, flanked by her trainer Susan Rigger as the two make their way to the ring together.::]
Arianna Grey: From Seattle, Washington...being accompanied to the ring by Susan Rigger, she is...Eden Hart!!!
Alexis Rose: A lot of bad blood between not only the opponents but the corner women here tonight Monica.
Monica Powers: Very true Alexis, both of these women were training under Bobbi Jackson at Project X. Eden, chose to leave that training behind and train under Bobbi's long-time rival in Susan Rigger. Was it the right decision? We'll find out here tonight!
[::Eden and Susan get into the ring as the busty Britt is talking to Eden, giving her last-minute instructions and getting her amped up for this match.::]
Arianna Grey: And her opponent...
[::"Knock Out by Bon Jovi" hits the PA Speakers as Misti Malandro rushes the stage all fired up with Bobbi Jackson by her side as she plays to the crowd who cheers on the arrival of the impressive-looking rookie.::]
Arianna Grey: Currently residing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...being accompanied to the ring by Bobbi Jackson, she is..."Mystical" Misti Malandro!!!
Monica Powers: The woman who Bobbi has referred to as a prodigy of the business, Misti Malandro has been said to be picking up this business quicker than anyone could have ever anticipated...Even Bobbi herself!
Alexis Rose: She certainly sounds impressive, and it's one thing to be able to do it all in a school. But how will it translate to a live match in front of an audience of thousands with millions of people watching at home? All of our questions will be answered by the time this match is over.
[::Misti and Bobbi walk around ringside slapping the hands of the fans as it's clear Malandro is really taking in the moment. Eventually, Misti and Bobbi get into the ring and Bobbi is already yelling at Susan to get out which she surprisingly does. Bobbi exits the ring as well and once both trainers are at ringside, the referee calls for the bell to start the match...::]
DING! DING! DING!
As soon as the opening bell rang Misti got down in a three-point stance in her corner of the ring, shades of her LFL football experience. Eden doesn't know how to take such a strategy right out of the gate and rushes at the Mystical One but gets leveled as Misti charges out of the corner and nails her with a shoulder tackle, sending her stumbling right out of the ring landing by Susan.
Eden gets up quickly embarrassed and frustrated as Susan tries to calm her student down. Bobbi just stands on the opposite side of the ring clapping and urging the crowd to cheer Misti on. Once Hart re-enters the ring she is much more careful than she was before and the two have a pretty even back and forth match. At one point Eden nailed a vicious looking backstabber and made the cover but Malandro was able to kick out at two much to the relief of Jackson at ringside.
In the closing moments of the match, Misti is well in control and the crowd is going nuts as the two rookies have put on a hell of a show. Malandro lifts Hart up and nails her with her finisher, the Cowgirl Clockout and goes for the cover. Before the referee can get down to count however they are distracted by Susan who hops up on the ring apron to argue with the referee. Bobbi marches around to the opposite side of the ring where Susan is and grabs her by the ankle ripping her off the apron and the two start to brawl on the outside. Misti gets up and surveys the situation of what is occurring outside and doesn't see Eden stirring as she hooks Milandro from behind with a quick roll-up and a handful of tights for the three count.
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, Eden Hart!
[::The crowd boos loudly as Eden slides quickly out of the ring to meet up with Susan as she has already retreated up the aisle to get away from Bobbi who is already in the ring checking on her student and apologizing for the distraction that led to her loss.::]
Alexis Rose: Well that's a damn shame. Misti had that match won!
Monica Powers: But she took the eye off the ball and got distracted, rookie mistake.
Alexis Rose: To be fair, Hart had a handful of tights there too.
Monica Powers: You're not wrong Alexis, you're not wrong...
Alexis Rose: I have a feeling the rivalry between these two women are just getting started! I'm here something is going on backstage regarding the Battleground Championship, can we cut to that feed before our quick commercial break? We'll be right back with more WWR Battleground!
[::Backstage, the camera sees Morrigan trying to sneak her way around unseen, but she is blindsided by an elbow from Veronica Taylor and drops the belt! Taylor picks it up with a grin and walks away with a smirk on her face.::]
[::WWR Battleground returns from break following a new face around the backstage area. This woman is anything but quiet in her confidence, as anyone coming within earshot would instantly be able to say. Still, Envy Ellis is left without anyone formally conducting an interview with her, much to her very obvious annoyance.::]
Envy Ellis: Hey, look alive, monkeys! This place paying you to sit on your asses and do nothing while TRUE TALENT is ready for some screen time?
[::She walks over to a man sitting alone with a sandwich, clapping in his face.::]
Envy Ellis: Hey buddy… your sandwich more interesting than the Revolution's BREAKOUT STAR?! Come on, genius… don't just sit around like I'm talking to a statue. DO SOME-THING!
[::Sheepishly, the man eating almost withdraws further from Envy. This only serves to antagonize the young firebrand more.::]
Envy Ellis: Hey, buddy… you deaf or something?
Man: I work in catering.
[::Envy's fire hits a little bit of an extinguisher, and she stepped back slightly.::]
Envy Ellis: Oh, well… I guess your excuse is acceptable then. But the REST of you…!
[::She holds out a chastising finger, pointing around at the other people in the gathering.::]
Envy Ellis: I am going to remember how disrespected and ignored I was by all of you right now. When I’m on top of the company as it’s Revolutionary Champion, NONE OF YOU are going to be invited to my victory party! And that party is going to be NEXT… LEVEL! I’m talking something like… like… no, you don’t even get to know what you’re missing out on until AFTER!
[::Envy looks around, still seeing no one rushing to endear themselves to her. That doesn’t deter her, however, and she throws a hand out.::]
Envy Ellis: No, it’s too late! I know your faces… and none of you will be at MY celebration! You’ll just have to sit home and ENVY those who ARE there… and I’m not using my name there as some kind of catchphrase or cliche or something.
[::She looks, but still gets no reaction. Throwing her hands up in the air with a disgusted sound, she storms out of the scene, likely towards the ramp for her match. The scene cuts to a pre-tape segment as a haunting melody plays as the Morrigan strolls through the woods, a raven perched on her outstretched hand. She walks through the trees before beginning to speak.::]
Morrigan: For millennia I have watched, the rise and fall of man, bringing damage to the world in only the way humans can.
[::She looks up into the sky, an almost sad look on her face. The raven caws as the Morrigan lifts her arm and the bird takes flight.::]
Morrigan: Immortality is something that many would see as a gift, using their endless lives to inspire and uplift.
[::The Morrigan now stands next to a large wolf, the animal looking at her curiously.::]
Morrigan: I have seen these countless ages, and each of their four seasons, now I return to the realm of man, for many of my own reasons.
[::The Morrigan pets the wolf, running her hand through its thick fur.::]
Morrigan: Seven women set, prepared to climb into the ring. The violence will rise, the howls of battle will begin to sing.
[::The wolf howls as well, a chilling sound over the haunting melody in the background.::]
Morrigan: For centuries I observed, learning how man fights his wars. Now I shall begin my goal of sowing chaos and discourse.
[::The Morrigan laughs, a sound even more haunting than the music in the background. Her face curls into a snarl.::]
Morrigan: My final goal in all of this, whether you will believe it, or you can not. But I will bring about the next fall of man and watch it’s arrogance fall to rot.
[::The Morrigan laughs, a blood chilling sound as she leans back her face to the sky as it begins to rain. The feed cuts as Battleground returns to ringside for the next match::]
Alexis Rose: The WWR Revolutionary Championship will be decided at our first SuperShow event in December in a five way ladder match. How will we be determining who is included in this historic match? Simple! We are going to start with four scramble matches!
Monica Powers: From there the final participant will be decided in an over the top rope battle royale. Tonight, we find out the first two competitors who will be put into this ladder match. Let's send it over to Arianna for the ring introductions...
Arianna Grey: The following contest is a Scramble match, the last woman to score a pinfall or submission prior to the time limit expiring will be declared the winner. Introducing the competitors...
[::"Rise by Skillet" plays over the PA Speakers, the official song of WWR Battleground as the competitors in this match start to make their way to the ring one after another...::]
Arianna Grey: Joanna the Jungle Girl!
Arianna Grey: Bianca Davis!
Arianna Grey: Envy Ellis!
Arianna Grey: Ash Walweat!
Arianna Grey: Malaya Diyosa!
Arianna Grey: And Morrigan!
[::The women get into the ring one after another sizing each other up as the crowds anticipation builds...::]
Alexis Rose: For some reason Agnes Gertrude never made it to the building tonight so she won't be involved in the festivities this evening.
Monica Powers: Probably couldn't figure out how to use a GPS?
Alexis Rose: Maybe so, but it won't hinder the great match that's about to happen! And there's the bell!
DING! DING! DING!
Down to six competitors, there was a feeling out process in the beginning with none of the ladies wanting to give up the first pinfall. A verbal sparring session between Morrigan and Bianca Davis got the physicality going, as Davis used her usual degradation tactics to try and get in Morrigan's head, but the mysterious woman simply smirked before slapping Bianca hard across the face. It set off a whirlwind of kicks, punches, forearms, and strikes that found Joanna the Jungle Girl trapped in Envy Ellis' Green With Envy submission. Joanna quickly tapped out rather than fight the hold for long, showing her awareness of the situation. Morrigan quickly pulled Ellis to her feet and nailed her with Dark Prophecy to take the pinfall.
The scrum raged on from there as each woman did her best to capture that last pinfall. Davis nailed Morrigan with a Coronation as she looked to rise, earning a fall. She held it for a few moments before Joanna surprised her with Hear Me Roar. She tried to avoid being pinned, but stumbled into Malaya Diyosa's heel hook, giving up after more of a struggle. Diyosa smartly played keep away, but it was for naught as Davis cracked Ash Walweat with Coronation to put her in the driver's seat.
In the closing moments, Ellis forced Morrigan into a tapout with a minute left to be moments away from being the first woman in the Revolutionary Championship Ladder Match. That set off an absolute flurry of rollups, kickouts, and attempts to take Ellis' spot away, with none being successful until the very last few seconds. Bianca Davis stood up from a rollup and stumbled backward into the waiting arms of Ash, who quickly rolled her up. The referee quickly slid in and counted three, with Bianca kicking out a fraction of a second too late...and just as the bell sounded! Time had expired!
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, Ash Walweat!
[::Ash slides out of the ring in a hurry as Bianca jumps up and starts berating the referee saying she kicked out before three when she really didn't. But it's not going to stop her from making the argument anyways.::]
Monica Powers: At the last possible second! Wow!
Alexis Rose: Bianca is furious and honestly I can't blame her. She had the match won!
Monica Powers: Those be the breaks in a scramble match Alexis, you know this!
Alexis Rose: That's true, congratulations to Ash regardless! Moving onto the Ladder match at the Supershow to compete for the Revolutionary Championship! I guess we should head backstage to see what's going on with the craziness that is the Battleground Championship!
[::Backstage we see that Veronica Taylor still has the Battleground Championship over her shoulder, peering around at the 'go' position for an opportunity to head closer to the main exit. Feeling the going is good, she steps out to cross the walking area when she walks into Joanna. Veronica sneers at Joanna, who looks at the belt and launches into Taylor with a bevy of forearms! Veronica drops the title and returns fire just as fellow Pretty Committee member Bianca Davis happens on the scene. She grabs the title off the floor and motions at her partner, who staggers the Jungle Girl just long enough to walk away with Davis now in possession of the championship!::]
[::WWR Battleground returns from a commercial break backstage as Katrina Showtime stands with trusty microphone in hand in front of the Kawaii Trash Pandas GO's locker room. She smiles at the cameras and begins to speak.::]
Katrina Showtime: Hello folks, Katrina Showtime backstage here at Battleground and I hope to get a word with Super Tiger or Arley York right now.
[::Katrina says as she knocks on the locker room door and awaits someone to answer. The door opens, and a familiar masked face pokes out. She looks up at the woman who knocked and smiles brightly.::]
Super Tiger: Oh hi hi Mrs. Interview Lady! You are doing the knocking on the door? Do you need Arley-san?
Katrina Showtime: Super Tiger, can we have a word with you about your match tonight with Azurine Vebbins?
[::Katrina asks with a smile as she moves the microphone toward Super Tiger's face.::]
Super Tiger: You are wanting to do the talking to me Mrs. Katrina? Um. Hai! I will do the answering of the questions!
[::Katrina can't help but giggle softly at Super Tiger as she nods.::]
Katrina Showtime: Yes, I would like that very much! You and Vebbins have had quite the back and forth on social media over the past week. Are you truly prepared to take on a veteran of the business like her?
[::Tiger finally comes the rest of the way out of the locker room, closing the door behind her. At 5'1", she's minuscule, to say the least. She puts her finger on her chin, and tilts her head to the side.::]
Super Tiger: I am not knowing much about how Azzy does the wrestling. Arley-san has told me she is very popular, and has many much experience inside of wrestling ring with many different people! But! Super Tiger backs down from no challenge! Super Tiger will show the world power of lucharesu! Hai!
[::Tiger giggles as she looks up at Katrina. Katrina nods and grins from ear to ear over the masked wrestler's enthusiasm.::]
Katrina Showtime: If you win tonight, some would call it one of the biggest upsets of 2019, what say you?
[::Tiger taps her finger on her chin, thinking again.::]
Super Tiger: Hmmmm... upset is meaning people are thinking that Super Tiger should lose to Azurine Vebbins hai?
[::Tiger stomps her foot, putting her hands on her hip.::]
Super Tiger: Tiger will do her best! My match will be the favorite of the crowd tonight! Tiger wants to win! But even if Tiger does not win, as long as the crowd is very much entertained, Tiger has fulfilled the purpose of joshi! Respect your opponent! Entertain the crowd! Hai!
Katrina Showtime: I wish you the best of luck tonight Super Tiger, the entire world will be watching this match.
[::Super Tiger smiles up at Katrina, and holds her arms out for a hug.::]
Super Tiger: Thank you Mrs. Katrina! Bobbi-san is very lucky lady! I will do my very very best!
Katrina Showtime: Super Tiger, I am Bobbi's sister-in-law...I'm not her...
[::Katrina just laughs and shakes her head.::]
Katrina Showtime: Oh forget it!
[::Katrina hugs Super Tiger and looks over her shoulder to address the cameras.::]
Katrina Showtime: Back to you Alexis and Monica at ringside!
Arianna Grey: The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"On Your Knees by W.A.S.P." blares over the PA Speakers as the Frost sisters, Dominique and Eliza Frost strut out onto the stage and pose for the cameras and in their mind their adoring audience. The crowd gives them a mixed reaction, mostly boos but there are some cheering because well...look at them.::]
Arianna Grey: From Montreal, Canada.. They are Dominique and Eliza, the Frost sisters!
Alexis Rose: The former GZWA Tag Team Champions in a three woman team with Bobbi Jackson back when the three of the got along. These two are no joke Monica!
Monica Powers: Dominique the veteran of over a decade now. Eliza has only been in the business for a few years now but has unlimited potential. The tag team division at WWR is pretty loaded at the moment.
[::Eliza and Dominique get into the ring through the middle ropes, taking their time and taunting the crowd with their good looks as they soak in the cheers and boos as if its just the kind of fuel their bodies need.::]
Arianna Grey: And their opponents...
[::"Scandalous by Misteeq" hits the PA Speakers as Christina Zdunich and Stephanie Sullivan hit the stage. Two of the three members of the Motor City Maidens as they make their way to the ring as the crowd cheers the duo on.::]
Arianna Grey: From Detroit, Michigan, representing the Motor City Maidens...the team of Christina Zdunich and Stephanie Sullivan!
Monica Powers: Talk about a couple of bonafide legends in women's wrestling, you have them right here in this team.
Alexis Rose: Christina a multiple time former world champion and Stephanie is no slouch herself. Both have some history with Dominique Frost. This match will certainly be an interesting one tonight Monica!
[::Crystal and Stephanie hop up onto the ring apron and get into the ring as the Frost sisters move to their corner of the ring for now speaking to one another and pointing at their opponents, clearly planning something...::]
DING! DING! DING!
The four women square off with one another and are talking trash to one another as a small "Ring of Beauty" chant breaks out in the crowd as three of the four women in the ring really rose to a high level in the world of professional wrestling there. Eliza kinda rolls her eyes a bit as this was all before her time. The bell sounds and all four women start slugging it out. The referee tries to regain control and eventually gets the two teams separated. Forcing Eliza and Stephanie to their respective corners allowing Dominique and Christina to start the match.
Dominique showcased her power early and kept the speedy Christina grounded for as much as she possibly could. Eventually, though Christina was able to make the tag to Stephanie and while things remained even for a while eventually the Frost sisters isolated Sullivan in their corner with a series of quick tags really heaping the punishment on Stephanie. The Frost sisters attempt to nail the Frost Drop but Stephanie is able to wiggle free and make a leaping dive to Christina for the hot tag as Zdunich hits the ring like a house of fire laying out both Dominique and Eliza as the crowd goes crazy in the process.
Near the end of the match, Stephanie makes an ill-advised tag to Christina when she was still feeling fatigued from the double team attacks throughout the majority of the match. The Frosts capitalize immediately as Dominique nails a big boot on Christina knocking here off the ring apron and onto the floor as she tags Eliza. She lifts Stephanie up as Eliza climbs the ropes to hit Stephanie with a seated senton as Dominique is driving her down with a powerbomb. The finishing move the Frost sisters have dubbed the Ice Crusher. Eliza remains seated on Stephanie's chest and hooks the leg for the three count as Dominique plays the role of pin protector making sure Christina couldn't get in to break it up.
Arianna Grey: Here are your winners, Eliza and Dominique, the Frost sisters!
[::The crowd once again gives them a mixed reaction as they raise their hands high in the air in victory before Dominique grabs Stephanie pulling her up by her hair and tossing her to ringside by Christina as Eliza yells something about taking out the trash.::]
Alexis Rose: Well aren't they just darling...
Monica Powers: Sarcasm?
Alexis Rose: Clearly!
Monica Powers: Well regardless how either one of us feel about them personally, they are impressive inside that ring.
Alexis Rose: Very true. The Motor City Maidens are no joke. Dominique and Eliza certainly made a statement tonight here in WWR to be in the argument for the Tag Team titles.
[::Before Battleground could take a commercial break, the lights in the arena dim and there is a flicker on the tron. Followed a brief appearance of TV difficulties. We then see a red background with a black anarchy symbol, as a mysterious figure wearing a blank black hoodie and a porcelain white mask is seen speaking through a voice modulator to hide their identity.::]
??: What? You thought this corporate bullshit would be spewed to the people? We have real issues in the world, like forced riots, crime, starvation around the world... but they have you distracted! They have your mind set on what to buy. What to wear. What to think...
[::The hooded figure said vaguely, though with pride in the message they were speaking.::]
??: America was a great nation until a bunch of greedy people managed to trick everyone into conforming into mindless drones. Call me Folgers, because I'm about to open your eyes and wake your ass up to see the truth!
[::The hacker stated with their heavily distorted voice, covering against propaganda.::]
??: The simple fact of the matter is those in control do everything in their power to keep you uninformed. They keep you fighting each other, instead of focusing on the real enemy that holds you down day after day. So, I implore you all. Look to your brothers and sisters and learn who your real enemies are... Voice of Rebellion, out!
[::The mysterious hacker disappears as the tron goes back and the lights return in the arena as the crowd is speaking to one another confused about what they had just seen.::]
Monica Powers: What in the world was that!?
Alexis Rose: Looks like we have a mystery on our hands Monica. Who is the voice of the Rebellion? And how did they hack into our broadcast? While we talk with the truck lets actually take our commercial break. We'll be right back with more WWR Battleground!
[::Alexis turns away from the cameras to start talking to the production truck on her headset as the show finally takes that commercial break.::]
Arianna Grey: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"The World is Mine by Hatsune Miku" blares over the PA Speakers as Super Tiger comes rushing out of the entrance way most likely hopped up on some kind of sugar rush as she bounces around and poses for the camera as the crowd cheers on the overly happy and positive wrestler.::]
Arianna Grey: From Kyoto, Japan...She is the Starlight Kid!
Alexis Rose: I love this woman! So tiny yet so energetic!
Monica Powers: She has definitely been one of the most entertaining rookies WWR has signed so far. She is just so happy and full of life! She should be a positive example to little girls everywhere.
[::Super Tiger runs around ringside slapping all the fans hands and posing for selfies before hopping into the ring leaping over the top rope and then stands on the second turnbuckle as she looks to the entrance way for the arrival of her opponent.::]
Arianna Grey: And her opponent...
[::"Video Killed the Radio Star (Queen/Freddie Mercury Style Cover) by Postmodern Jukebox ft. Cunio" hits the PA Speakers as Azurine Vebbins walks out onto the entrance way to a thunderous ovation as she makes her way to the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: Currently residing in Los Angeles, California. She is Da Adorkable Angel...Azurine Vebbins!
Monica Powers: Some might call Vebbins a veteran of this industry but believe it or not, she's only been wrestling for four years.
Alexis Rose: But in that time she has accomplished quite a bit. Multiple companies and championships to her name. Super Tiger most certainly has her hands full tonight!
[::Azurine gets into the ring and Super Tiger immediately greets her looking for a quick handshake with Vebbins obliges to. The show of good sportsmanship seems to be appreciated by the fans in attendance as the referee calls for the bell to start the match...::]
DING! DING! DING!
When the bell rang, Azurine Vebbins and Super Tiger locked up in the middle. Vebbins looked to get the upper hand, delivering a forearm and maneuvering Tiger for a sharp hip toss, though the attempt was blocked and Tiger managed to pull Vebbins in for a headlock takedown, upon which Vebbins automatically kipped up, both competitors achieving a loud POP as they strike a fighting pose once they face each other again.
Vebbins wastes no time in re-initiating a grapple, though Tiger managed to break free with a series of strong style knee checks to the midsection, rocking Azzy. Tiger threw a feint kick, yet Azzy telegraphed the next move and the crowd exploded as Azzy threw her leg back and leapt up for a tilt-a-whirl headscissors, only for Tiger to hang on and catch Azzy with a headscissors whip attempt coming out of it….the crowd excitement builds as the two fearless women twist around each other in what seemed like an impasse until Azzy let out a yell and in a great show of strength hurled Tiger up onto her shoulders! AEROPLANE SPI...woah, Tiger wriggled free and delivered a HARD superkick to the back of Azzy's head which echoes through the arena and fells Azzy like a stone. Close two count!
The fans are right behind Tiger as she struck a pose and signaled for the end. Tiger took a very groggy Azzy by one arm, dragging her to her feet. Tiger clutched Azzy's head, leading for her Shiranui, but Azzy managed to block Tiger's movement with her legs and deliver a hard kick to the back of her knee, doubling Tiger over. The crowd volume reached fever pitch when Azzy threw a superkick hoping to initiate a finishing sequence, yet Tiger ducked at the last second and threw her A over T with an exploder suplex!
With the crowd red hot, Tiger bolted over to the corner and leapt to the top.. TWISTING FROG SPL..NO! Azzy Vebbins with the knees up! Tiger is hurt here. Azzy seized the opportunity, locking in the dragon sleeper/body scissors combination as tight as she can. Tiger submits.
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, Da Adorkable Angel...Azurine Vebbins!
[::The crowd rises to their feet in applause over that fantastic match. Showing Super Tiger that she had nothing to be ashamed of by tapping out. Azurine helps Super Tiger up to her feet and the two share a hug in the middle of the ring before Vebbins lifts Tiger's hand up and points at her for the crowd to see that she's got the endorsement of Da Adorkable Angel.::]
Alexis Rose: What...a...match!!!
Monica Powers: That one truly could have gone either way Alexis. These two really left it all on the line tonight for these fans here in Atlanta!
Alexis Rose: Super Tiger might be young, but she proved to be every bit what she has claimed to be since WWR announced her signing.
Monica Powers: it took absolutely everything Vebbins had to put her away. I'm still reeling over how great that was!
Alexis Rose: I hear we gotta head backstage because more craziness is going down with the Battleground Championship, do we have a camera back there?
[::WWR Battleground returns from commercial break with pre-taped footage labeled "Earlier in the Day". It was an exciting time to arrive at the arena for Vanessa Jones. The latest in the fabled Jones family to sign the dotted line and join the wild world of professional wrestling, tonight is going to be her first time stepping into the ring on the national scene. She was hungry. She wanted to show that she could stand out beyond her famous last name, beyond the reputations of her relatives in the business, and beyond her father’s boxing career. So when she sat down with Katrina Showtime and the WWR cameras, it was a moment of unbridled enthusiasm.::]
Katrina Showtime: Vanessa, this is your first time competing under a national spotlight. Are you nervous going into tonight knowing that you have the entire Jones legacy behind you?
Vanessa Jones: Oh my God, I’m so glad you asked that question! I was wondering if you were going to ask me about my family. See, in the Jones family, family is all, but it’s not the only thing I’m going on, you know what I mean? I could have signed with any number of companies on the power of my last name alone, but I didn’t want that. I didn’t want to get a chance based on nepotism. I didn’t want to take a spot away from someone who deserved it just because I reminded the promoters of someone else. I wanted to be signed on my own merits, so when the offer came from World Women’s Revolution - that’s what WWR stands for, right? - So when that offer came around, I was excited. I knew it wasn’t a company signing me looking for another Kayla or Angelica. They were signing me for me. That was so cool.
Katrina Showtime: But DOES it still make you nervous knowing you have that name behind you?
[::Vanessa laughs, smiling her million-dollar, pearly white smile.::]
Vanessa Jones: There’s always a bit of nerves, especially going into something like this. My dad used to say that about his boxing matches - when the nerves stop, the joy and excitement are in the ICU and need serious care. So yeah, I’ve got nerves. But being a Jones doesn’t make me MORE nervous. It gives me the thought that… you know… maybe I can handle the nerves. I know how to approach the match WITH the nerves, even knowing that six other women are going to be in there, fighting for the same spot that I am.
Katrina Showtime: The Revolutionary Championship match… what do you think your odds are?
Vanessa Jones: One in seven.
[::She laughs at her joke, which prompts the interviewer to chuckle a bit as well.::]
Vanessa Jones: What are odds, though? A display of luck. Random chance. It’s hoping as you hold your strongest card in your hand that the other girl has a card that leaves them most vulnerable to its effect. Tonight is about skill. It’s about planning. And I’m not going to the ring and showing what I can do, not because of my LAST name, but because of who I am. Tonight, WWR is going to get to meet Vanessa Jones, and I know she’s thrilled as all heck about it! But don’t discount me in the ring… again. Look at who I am...
[::Vanessa smiles.::]
Vanessa Jones: I’m the one with the Superest Kick of all.
[::With that cheeky smile and a wink to go along with it, the scene cuts away and back to ringside for the next match.::]
Arianna Grey: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"The Phoenix by Fall Out Boy" blares over the PA Speakers as Bobbi Jackson and her manager Alexa Cannon walk out side by side and pose for the crowd and cameras as some fire pyro shoots off from the sides of the stage.::]
Arianna Grey: Currently residing in Los Angeles, California. She is accompanied by Alexa Cannon...She is the Rising Phoenix...Bobbi Jackson!
Alexis Rose: Here comes another former multi-time world champion! Bobbi Jackson has truly done it all in this business.
Monica Powers: And she's not done yet. I spoke with her backstage earlier today and she insisted to me that she's in the prime of her career. She thinks things are only going to get better for her right now. We will see how much success she has here in WWR.
[::Bobbi walks up the steps and walks the ring apron sitting on the second rope opening them to let Alexa Cannon enter the ring before her as she follows in behind her. She raises Alexa's hand in the air as the two pose for photos for the live crowd.::]
Arianna Grey: And her opponent...
[::"Shape of You by Ed Sheeran" hits the PA Speakers as Lacey Turner struts out onto the entrance stage and poses for the cameras. She gives a smug look to the crowd as walks down the aisle as cocky and as confident as ever.::]
Arianna Grey: From Manchester, England. She is...Lacey Turner!
Monica Powers: Lacey Turner, who's been in the business for a year now has made quite a name for herself since getting started.
Alexis Rose: She's beautiful and she knows it. She has been very confident going into this match on social media. Let's see if she can back it up when the bell rings against a veteran like Jackson.
[::Alexa exits the ring on the opposite end as Lacey enters. Bobbi stares the blonde down from the opposite corner of the ring as Turner mocks Jackson from the opposite end of the ring. The Phoenix narrows her eyes a bit and huffs as she awaits for the referee to finally ring the bell and start the match.::]
DING! DING! DING!
The bell rings and both of these women waste no time in pressing forward. There's a tight lock up in the middle and Bobbi initially gets the upper hand with a hammerlock. Lacey manages to turn the tide with a reversal and the crowd volume elevated when Bobbi executed a nifty army style roll and dialled in a headlock, which Lacey promptly used as leverage to send Bobbi ropeward. Bobbi comes back with a ducked clothesline attempt, Lacey herself hitting the ropes. Bobbi avoided a dropkick by Lacey with yet another military roll, before bringing her down to the mat and rolling her into a leg grapevine..
Bobbi was not able to fully sinch the grapevine in and Lacey broke free. With both women rushing to their feet, Bobbi is met with a stiff forearm blow from Lacey who quickly gets a receipt! The fans BOO Lacey as Bobbi falls victim to an eye rake which sends her reeling. Lacey quickly doubles Bobbi over with a kick to the sternum, hooking in a snap suplex attempt. Lacey manages to get Bobbi up halfway before the crowd Cheers for Bobbi as she manages to free herself and come back down. Lacey went for it again, this time Bobbi blocks it by locking her leg in with Lacey's. There is a considerable boost in crowd volume as Bobbi delivers a hard knee and dazed Lacey, thrilling the crowd with a HUGE swinging neckbreaker. Cover and two count!
Bobbi punched the mat with both fists and the crowd got right behind her as she gave the signal for Phoenix Landing and attempted to drag Lacey to her feet, but she was met with an explosive series of knees, forearms and jabs from a pissed off Lacey which left her groggy on her feet. Lacey quickly transitioned behind Bobbi and the crowd seemed really down as they witnessed Bobbi going up for Lacey's devastating German suplex, but to their amazement, Bobbi flipped out backward...UNPRETTI..No, Lacey kept the arms linked and converted into a back slide pin! One count, arms still linked, Bobbi rolled backward and managed to drag Lacey with her! Both women up now! Knee from Bobbi! PHOENIX LANDIN..no! Lacey broke free! Kick to the face from Lacey Turn..WOW.
Bobbi trapped Lacey's leg, dropped her on her back and wasted no time in locking in her world famous Trial By Fire submission as tight as she can get it! Lacey taps. This one's over!
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, the Rising Phoenix...Bobbi Jackson!
[::The crowd cheers as Bobbi releases the submission hold and pumps her hands in victory as Alexa Cannon climbs into the ring to give Bobbi a hug. The crowd is loud after that crazy back and forth sequence to end the match. These two blondes really took it to each other tonight and the crowd really appreciated it.::]
Alexis Rose: A great win for Bobbi Jackson and a hell of a showing for Lacey Turner!
Monica Powers: Lacey proved she belongs right here in WWR tonight, her and Bobbi had a hell of a match.
Alexis Rose: I think if these two women didn't respect each other prior to this match they certainly do now.
Monica Powers: Absolutely! We gotta pay the bills with another commercial break, but we'll be right back with more WWR Battleground!
[::When WWR Battleground returns from a commercial break, a close up of fluorescent pink LED angel wings engulfs the big screen and the Atlanta fans suddenly go INSANE.::]
Arley's voice-over: "Until I signed the contract of my dreams here at Women's Wrestling Revolution, dreams were all that a girl like me had.."
[::When the camera dramatically flipped to a close up of Arley's beaming face, adorned with her trademark face paint, their volume steadily rises. The viewers see a close up of Arley's eyes as they narrow with sheer determination. The camera zooms out, all of the color of Arley's attire and her locker room slowly draining out while the scene becomes greyscale.::]
Voice-over: "Dreams. Visions. Always being on 'da outside', busting every ounce of my ass.."
[::Arley is leaning against her locker, one hand atop the locker while looking down at the ground. Her jaw is clenched as she seemed to be a little bothered by something.::]
Voice-over: "But never actually getting a proper chance to take my act to the world stage and showcase to all of you people MY interpretation of women's wrestling!"
[::On the screen, Arley smacks her locker HARD with both hands. The fans watch and POP. The scene returned to full color as they witnessed the sturdy aluminium container hit the wall and teeter, almost tipping over. Arley looks to the ceiling with her arms raised high for a second, another loud cheer rising from the Atlanta crowd. Another sheer look of determination crossed the face of the 'luchacore' blonde as she looked dead into the lens, touching both her fists to it before stepping back..::]
Arley Kirk: Right here tonight, my peoples. My plate don't get no more STACKED than this and neither does YOURS!
[::They POP for Arley when she holds up the "peace" sign with her fingers..::]
Arley Kirk: The Titaness, Sam Hamilton..
[::Huge POP..::]
Arley Kirk: Aura effing Everton!!!
[::The huge POP rolls on..::]
Arley Kirk: And your grrrl Arley Kirk!! This is your Battleground Opening Salvo MAIN EVENT, my doods!! HOWZABOWDIT?!?
[::Atlanta nearly took the roof off the stadium in approval of the young wrestler's apparent fearlessness..::]
Arley Kirk: Just like each and every one of the WWR gals, we're looking to really go above and beyond to give you, our fans, a match that will have you on the edge of your seats from start to finish..
[::Arley's eyes once again narrow and the determination grows just that little bit more intense..::]
Arley Kirk: This, we can promise y'all with one hundred percent confidence. One way or another..WE IS MAKING HISTORY TONIGHT!!
[::Once more there is a huge POP for Arley as the camera zooms in on her trademark face paint. An honest tear which could mean absolutely anything rolls down her cheek, but as this promo closes out, it is quickly replaced with a wink.::]
Alexis Rose: Earlier tonight, Ash Walweat qualified for the ladder match for the Revolutionary title. Four more women will be joining her. We're about to find out the second one right now! Who do you have your money on Monica?
Monica Powers: Oh boy it's hard to say Alexis. I guess if I was forced to pick I would put my money on Zoe Jane. She's quick and feisty and I think she's got what it takes to escape with the win tonight. Lets send it back to Arianna for the ring introductions!
Arianna Grey: The following contest is a Scramble match, the last woman to score a pinfall or submission prior to the time limit expiring will be declared the winner. Introducing the competitors...
[::"Rise by Skillet" plays over the PA Speakers, the official song of WWR Battleground as the competitors in this match start to make their way to the ring one after another...::]
Arianna Grey: Veronica Taylor!
Arianna Grey: Zoe Jane!
Arianna Grey: Vanessa Jones!
Arianna Grey: Lil' Brat!
Arianna Grey: Allison Sullivan!
Arianna Grey: Nari Chang!
Arianna Grey: And Roxy Karlsson!
[::All seven women stand in the ring now clearly trying to go over a strategy in their minds of how to handle this match, these women have an advantage due to it being the second scramble of the evening they know more what to expect.::]
Alexis Rose: Veronica looks very determined in there...
Monica Powers: After what happened to Bianca earlier in the evening? I don't blame her a bit!
Alexis Rose: Well she better be on her toes and have eyes in the back of her head if she hopes to win this match up tonight.
DING! DING! DING!
Our second scramble didn't start like the first, as the action got hot and heavy in a hurry, with Veronica Taylor quickly surprising Zoe Jane with her Uggo Remover to grab the first pinfall. On the other side of the ring, Roxy Karlsson managed to nail Lil Brat with her Swedish Bombshell to make Taylor's time in the cat-bird seat short. Vanessa Jones clocked Nari Chang from out of nowhere with the Superest Kick to get a pin, but was quickly schoolboyed by Allison Sullivan for a three-count. Zoe Jane and Nari Chang then paired off and slugged away at each other until Jane ducked a big haymaker and got Chang into position for a Tiger Suplex, taking another pinfall. Sullivan was Janey-on-the-spot though, quickly pushing Zoe away and covering Chang herself, but Chang kicked out at two!
The fast and rapid pinfalls continued through the bulk of the match, each woman both scoring pins or submissions and giving them away at an almost breakneck pace until the five-minute mark, when Roxy Karlsson drove Zoe Jane into the mat with a Swedish Bombshell to get into the driver's seat, then smartly played defense of sorts, breaking up pins and submissions as they happened to keep herself qualified for the big ladder match.
Eventually this infuriated the rest of the women, who slowly began to stalk Roxy as a pack until there were thirty seconds left to go. Lil Brat caught Taylor off-guard with Jacked Your Jaw, Bitch, covering her for a pinfall with just a few seconds remaining! Taylor tried to kick out but was too late! Zoe Jane got Roxy Karlsson into a schoolboy, but could only manage a two as the bell rang before the referee could finish a three-count, time having expired on the second wild scramble match of the night!
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, Lil' Brat!
[::Veronica has a look on her face as if she just witnessed deja vu. Lil' Brat mocks her as she leaves the ring as the other competitors look a bit bummed out that they weren't able to escape the scramble with the victory.::]
Monica Powers: Wow, we're never gonna hear the end of this from the Pretty Committee...
Alexis Rose: They both lost their shot at the Revolutionary title in the final moments of the match, a bitter pill to swallow for sure!
Monica Powers: And with that victory, just like Ash Walweat earlier on this evening...Lil' Brat will be moving onto the Ladder match at the Supershow to compete for the Revolutionary Championship!
Alexis Rose: Which means only three more spots remain. Who will join them? We will find out in the weeks to come!
[::WWR Battleground goes backstage and we see Bobbi Jackson and Alexa Cannon walking into Catering following the Phoenix's match with Lacey Turner. Bobbi immediately sees Eliza Frost sitting alone at a table drinking a bottle of water, also probably unwinding after her return to the ring earlier in the evening. The blonde sighs a bit as she turns to face Alexa.::]
Bobbi Jackson: Hey can you find us a table? I need to go have a one on one chat with Eliza over there...
[::The Phoenix says stealthily pointing in the brunette Frost's direction. Alexa furrows her brow with concern, but nods her head.::]
Alexa Cannon: You got it, doll. Just... please be careful.
[::She gently caresses Bobbi's cheek and puts on a smile before heading to grab them a table. Bobbi nods heeding the advice as she walks over to the table and clears her throat a bit to get Eliza's attention.::]
Bobbi Jackson: Hey...is this seat taken...?
[::The blonde asks as the only other seat at the small table is seated right beside Eliza. The curvy brunette smiles as she pats the empty seat.::]
Eliza Frost: Go right on ahead, I saved it for you.
Bobbi Jackson: Oh...cool...
[::Bobbi says still a bit uneasy as she takes the seat next to Eliza.::]
Bobbi Jackson: So, look...
[::Bobbi says not wanting to beat around the bush.::]
Bobbi Jackson: We haven't seen one another in a while. And we clearly didn't end things on the best of terms...
[::Bobbi says as she can't help but stare at the wedding ring of Eliza's finger but tries to pay it no mind.::]
Bobbi Jackson: But I just wanted to try and bury the hatchet with you. We're in the same company again. We used to be close. I just don't want any bad blood here...
[::The Bobbilicious One says with a soft sigh. Eliza places her hand on Bobbi's and she can feel the cool metal of the ring's band touch her skin.::]
Eliza Frost: I'm sorry about how messy things got last time, but you're right, clinging to past hurt isn't going to make anything better.
Bobbi Jackson: I really hope you mean that...
[::Bobbi says as she looks into Eliza's eyes.::]
Bobbi Jackson: We DID have a lot of good times together, yes...things ended terribly. But we are both at different places in our life now. I'm with Alexa. You're with...well...you know...
[::The blonde tried to say it but just couldn't get the words out.::]
Bobbi Jackson: There's no reason for us to be at each others throats anymore...Right?
[::Eliza tries to just dismiss away Bobbi's awkwardness with a wave of her hand before she takes both of Bobbi's hands in hers, looking into the blond's eyes.::]
Eliza Frost: I completely agree, our history might not go anywhere, but we don't need to be bound by it, we can choose to make things better between us from here on.
[::Her smile brightens as she gives Bobbi's hands a squeeze.::]
Eliza Frost: And I for one would very much like to forge a new, better path together.
[::Bobbi sniffs slightly and smiles.::]
Bobbi Jackson: Thank you, Eliza. That means a lot to me...
[::Bobbi says pulling her hands away from Eliza's grip to hug the brunette Frost tightly while the younger Frost sister squeezes Bobbi close every bit as tightly.::]
Eliza Frost: I missed you. SO much!
Bobbi Jackson: I missed you too...thank you for this. I feel SO much better!
[::As Bobbi and Eliza embrace Alexa can't help but watch all of this closely from her table. It's clear she doesn't trust her Doll's ex-girlfriend one bit and is making a mental note that she will be keeping an eye on her going forward as Battleground returns to ringside for the next match up.::]
Arianna Grey: The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"Bite The Dust by the Pussy Cat Dolls" blares over the PA Speakers as Susan Rigger and Jessica Jackson walk out onto the stage like they just own that, the arena, and everyone in it. The crowd gives them a mixed reaction much like the Frosts received earlier as they just laugh and make their way to the ring, teasing like they are going to slap a fans hand before pulling it away and acting disgusted that a fan almost touched them.::]
Arianna Grey: The team is currently residing in Jacksonville, Florida. They are Susan Rigger and Jessica Jackson, the Queen's Court!
Alexis Rose: Oh boy... This team is very much full of themselves.
Monica Powers: Can you blame them though? Everywhere these two go they end up putting gold around their waist. Whether we like it or not, it will only be a matter of time before they wear gold here too.
[::Susan and Jessica get into the ring and each climb a turnbuckle to mock the crowd before laughing at them and then point at one another before hopping down and looking up at the ramp waiting for their opponents.::]
Arianna Grey: And their opponents...
[::"Creatures by 311" hits the PA Speakers as all eyes are on the stage, but no one comes out. The music stops and after a few moments restarts.::]
Arianna Grey: And their opponents....?
[::Arianna stated again a look of annoyance on her face as Jessica just snatches the microphone out of her hand.::]
Monica Powers: Oh here we go...
Alexis Rose: I have no idea where the Blazing Angels are, but clearly the Queen's Court is going to have something to say about it!
Jessica Jackson: So this is how it's gonna be huh? Was I right? Did they actually get drug tested today and get released?! Is that what happened!?
[::The crowd boos Jessica as she just sneers.::]
Jessica Jackson: Oh shut up!
[::Jessica turns to the ref and stares them down.::]
Jessica Jackson: Ring the bell and start the match! Count them out!
Monica Powers: Oh come on now!
DING! DING! DING!
[::The referee does as they are told, clearly looking intimidated by the duo and rings the bell and starts the count. Eventually they get to the count of ten and ring the bell again as Jessica shoves the microphone back in Arianna's chest.::]
Jessica Jackson: Go ahead! Do your damn job!
Arianna Grey: Here are your winners, by result of a forfeit..The Queen's Court!
[::The crowd boos yet again as Jessica chuckles and flips them all off. Susan takes the microphone from Arianna's grip now and begins to speak for the team.::]
Susan Rigger: Yes yes, I understand your dissatisfaction at not getting to witness us in action and I share the frustration. It would've given me great pleasure to humiliate a couple of rookies for your entertainment and mine, but unfortunately it seems that isn't in the cards for tonight.
[::Jessica just claps for Susan letting her get everything off her chest so to speak as the crowd just grumbles amongst themselves.::]
Susan Rigger: We know what a let down this must have been for you all, but worry not, you'll see the Court in action soon and we promise to dazzle you with our amazing talent, rivaled only by our stunning looks.
[::She winks at Jessica and both Court members strike a sexy pose for the benefit of those with flash photography, leaning back to back as they do.::]
Alexis Rose: Good grief...
Susan Rigger: Speaking of beating up people for your entertainment, I DO look forward to doing that to a certain trusted team-mate's uppity sister.
[::She gives Jessica a wink again. Jessica yells the words "Drag her Queen!" as the crowd just boos louder as they know who Susan is referring to and they don't like it.::]
Susan Rigger: That's right, the utter and humiliating domination of Bobbi Jackson that I oh so look forward to administering right in front of you all, it will be a spectacle to remember, I guarantee that.
[::Jessica asks for the microphone and Susan's hands it over.::]
Jessica Jackson: And let what we do to Bobbi be an example for EVERYONE ELSE in WWR! You get in the way of the Court you will be beaten, victimized, and humiliated! You will fall down on your knees and bow at the feet of the Queen!!
[::Jessica points at Susan as she slams the microphone down the crowd just rains boos down upon the Queen's Court, in no way thrilled with the way they just tore them all down. They both flip off the crowd and laugh clearly not giving a shit.::]
Alexis Rose: Well there you have it folks...the Queen's Court...
Monica Powers: Yeah, I really don't know what to say to that...?
Alexis Rose: I hope Bobbi Jackson kicks their asses sooner rather than later.
Monica Powers: ...Touche!
Alexis Rose: We've got one more commercial break folks and then it's time for the main event of the evening. Don't change that channel WWR fans, we'll be right back!
[::When WWR Battleground returns from a commercial break as the Queen's Court returns backstage as Jessica Jackson is talking to Susan Rigger as they walk down the hallway side by side in the arena...::]
Jessica Jackson: I kinda feel like we didn't get to do much of anything tonight...OH! I KNOW!!
[::Jessica exclaims as Susan raises an eyebrow.::]
Susan Rigger: Well? Spit it out already!
[::Susan says slapping Jessica on the ass. The tattooed blonde yelps with a huff as she rubs her behind as she responds.::]
Jessica Jackson: As far as I know, that Battleground Championship is still here in the building. Let's go find it and take it for ourselves!
[::Susan ponders that suggestion for a moment before nodding.::]
Susan Rigger: That's not a bad idea at all. Let's do that...
[::The Queen's Court head off in pursuit to find the championship and it's really not hard to do so as there is a bunch of screaming coming from the Pretty Committee's locker room down the hall. The two women nod at one another about to rush in as the door swings open and Super Tiger comes running out clutching the championship in her arms as you can hear Bianca Davis screaming from inside the room.::]
Bianca Davis: THIEF!!! STOP HER!! THAT'S MY TITLE!!!
Susan Rigger: Correction...that's MY title!
[::The Suplex Queen states grabbing Super Tiger from behind around her waist nailing her with a German suplex on the cold concrete floor laying her out. The busty Britt stands up dusting herself off as she responds.::]
Susan Rigger: Well that was easy...heh...
[::Susan picks up the title as her and Jessica begin to walk away but are confronted by Misti Malandro and Zoe Jane.::]
Zoe Jane: Where do you think YOU'RE going?!
[::The Queen's Court huff as the four women immediately start to brawl with one another. During the melee the Pretty Committee finally get out of their locker room and join the fray. Soon enough this brawl is attracting enough attention as Eden Hart, Roxy Karlsson, Allison Sullivan, and Vanessa Jones join in on the chaos. The camera man does their best to try and keep a view on all the action but it's almost impossible as a good quarter of the WWR roster is brawling it out in the hallway right now. Unbeknownst to most of them however, Zoe Jane is able to slip through the crowd with the championship and scurry off as the brawl continues for a championship that's no longer present as Battleground heads back to ringside for the main event.::]
Arianna Grey: This following contest is your main event of the evening! It is a three way elimination match with a sixty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"Doing It To Death by the Kills" blares over the PA Speakers as Aura Everton makes her way onto the stage and walks to the ring. No pop and circumstances. No playing up to the crowd. She just seems to be all business tonight.::]
Arianna Grey: From Great Falls, Montana. She is the New World Aura...Aura Everton!
Alexis Rose: Aura Everton, who got her start in in MMA almost a decade ago has decided to step into the world of professional wrestling earlier this year and she has impressed early and often in doing so.
Monica Powers: She's a beast Alexis. Someone I wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley in the middle of the night, that much is for certain!
[::Aura gets into the and shuffles around a bit throwing out a bit of shadow boxing before awaiting her other opponents.::]
Arianna Grey: And her opponent...
[::"Milkshake by Goodnight Nurse" hits the PA Speakers as the cameras watch the stage but no one comes out. The crowd starts to get antsy hoping there isn't another no show. When suddenly the cameras catch Arley entering through the crowd in the arena with the fans as the crowd loses their mind. The happy go lucky blonde interacts with the fans slapping an interacting with everyone before finally jumping over the barricade and coming around to the front of the stage to make her way to the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: From Lake Fenton, Michigan. She is "AK" Arley Kirk!
Monica Powers: She certainly knows how to make an entrance!
Alexis Rose: Arley has all the fans talking on social media after her signing Monica. I think everyone is excited to see what she's going to do here in the main event tonight.
[::Arley takes off the Angel Wings of her entrance gear and gives them to a little girl at ringside who starts to cry tears of happiness. The two share a few words and a hug before Kirk hops up into the ring slightly nodding over at Aura as they both await their opponent.::]
Arianna Grey: And their opponent...
[::"You're Going Down by Sick Puppies" hits the PA Speakers as the crowd roars loudly as the Titaness makes her presence known in WWR. She has a confident look on her face as she makes her way down the aisle toward the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: Currently residing Washington, DC...She is Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton!
Monica Powers: The Titaness is here! This woman wins championships EVERY WHERE she goes! To have here here in WWR is a big deal Alexis!
Alexis Rose: You get no argument out of me. She has taken the world of professional wrestling by storm the last couple of years and I'm certain WWR will be no exception.
[::Samantha steps into the ring and poses for the crowd before staring down the other two opponents in the ring. The stares on all three women's faces are intense and the referee wastes no time ringing the bell to get the main event underway.::]
DING! DING! DING!
As the match begins Arley catches Samantha's attention, taunting her and diving out through the ropes as the Titaness lunges after her, smirking at how easy the temperamental woman is to rile up. Aura grabs Samantha's shoulder and spins her around, then unleashes heavy punches and kicks on her, forcing the Titaness to block the blows as best she can before shoving Aura back. The two powerhouses exchange blows, both getting rocked by the force of their opponent's offense, but both refusing to give an inch.
Samantha finally catches Aura's arm and goes to bend it into a Kimura Lock, but the former prizefighter isn't about to be put into a lock so easily, slipping around the Titaness to slip free from her grip, then grab her legs and yank them out from under her to send her on her back. Before she can follow her down though her eyes widen.
Arley springs off the ropes to soar in a backwards flip and crash right into Aura, knocking her down flat on her back. The speedy beauty pops right back to her feet... and right into Samantha, who's arms wrap around Arley's neck, her forearm pressing under her chin as she catches her in her signature Sleeper Hold, Exiled To Tartarus. Arley's eyes practically bulge out at how tightly the tall woman's arms squeeze the hold on.
Arley's legs flail about before catching just enough purchase to drag the two close enough to the corner for her to step onto the turnbuckles and kick herself off them, using her momentum to knock the Titaness down, but Samantha doesn't release her grip on the hold. This is exactly what Arley was hoping though as the referee dives in to count Samantha's shoulders down for a three count.
The Titaness shoves Arley off her, but it's too late and though she hops right up and protests the pin there's just no convincing the referee. war. Samantha looks furious as she kicks the bottom rope with frustration, then huffs as she exits the ring and heads up the ramp, cursing under her breath over the slip-up that cost her the match. Meanwhile Aura and Arley are facing off, the faster Arley staying out of the bigger woman's range and poking at her with sudden hit and run moves. Aura is getting visibly frustrated as her attempts to return fire aren't connecting. She dives at Arley's legs, trying to grab at them, but the speedy beauty handsprings over her back, then as Aura turns she eats a kick right to the side of her face as Arley's leg slices through the air while she does a handstand.
Aura staggers backward and Arley is right on her, grabbing her wrist and lifting a foot to press it up under Aura's chin before dropping backward, Aura's head jerking back from the impact of the jawbreaking Playin' Footsies. The powerhouse's legs shake, but she manages to stay standing, though clearly dazed, and so Arley hops up, then grabs Aura's shoulders as she jumps and wraps her legs around Aura's head, then swings her body back to go for her finishing Kirkensteiner, but Aura plants her feet, blocking the move with sheer strength. She swings Arley's body back up, then smashes her down with a powerbomb. The still stunned Aura takes a moment to shake her head and clear it up a bit before she measures her opponent up and as Arley's getting up from one knee Aura pounces her, grabbing hold of her head and kicking her legs up to drop backward and rive Arley's skull down against the canvas in her signature Leaping DDT, the Last Call. Aura lays across Arley's body, grabbing the leg for the pin as the referee dives down and delivers the three count.
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, Aura Everton!
[::The crowd is absolutely spent at this point as this show totally exhausted them as they applaud the efforts all three women gave in that match as the referee raises Aura's hand in victory while Arley sits up in the nearby corner looking disappointed in herself.::]
Alexis Rose: What an incredible main event! What a show! Arley showed the entire world what she was made of tonight!
Monica Powers: It was a fantastic match. Aura proved to be the better woman tonight and there's no shame in that. Every woman on this roster should be proud of the show they put on tonight.
Alexis Rose: Speaking of the rest of the roster, I wonder if someone has escaped the building with the Battleground Championship yet?
Monica Powers: That's a good question, I think if someone did we would have been informed by now?
Alexis Rose: Can we get some cameras backstage please? Who has the championship right now???
[::As the camera shot comes in, Zoe Jane is looking around from behind a concession cart, looking for a chance to escape through the main exit. She sees what she believes to be clear sailing and stands, heading for the exit. Out of nowhere, Envy Ellis snatches her free arm, using it to armdrag Zoe to the floor, then rolls over and applies her Green With Envy armbar!
Jane screams in agony for a few moments until Ellis is satisfied she's incapacitated enough, then stands and collects the title, making a beeline for the exit! As she nears the doors, she turns and ensures she's not going to get jumped, then turns back around and walks out of the building's main exit, clutching the Battleground Championship tightly as she officially becomes the first-ever WWR Battleground Champion!::]
#WWROpeningSalvo
Alexis Rose: This is going to be madness!
Monica Powers: The first woman to get out of the building tonight will be the champion. If I'm one of these ladies I'm taking that title and getting out of here as quickly as humanly possible.
Alexis Rose: Easier said than done since they are all booked to compete tonight. This is going to be VERY interesting!!!
[::At least half the locker room has emptied into the entryway, a pushing, shoving, screeching mass of female humanity all trying to get to the Battleground Title lying in the ring. The pushing and shoving continues until Morrigan slips away from the scrum, calmly rolling into the ring and picking up the title. There's no chance for her to celebrate however, as eyes turn to her holding the title in the ring. A few women climb onto the apron, and Morrigan rolls out the opposite side, hopping the barrier and leaving through the crowd, the other ladies in hot pursuit as WWR goes to a commercial break.::]
[::WWR Battleground returns from a commercial break as "Mystical" Misti Malandro stands backstage in the guerrilla position psyching herself up for her match with Eden Hart that is just moments away. Much to her surprise however she's approached by her girlfriend and lead WWR interviewer Katrina Showtime microphone in hand.::]
Katrina Showtime: Misti...? A quick word before you go out there tonight if you don't mind?
[::Misti turns with a smile hearing that familiar voice.::]
Misti Malandro: Sure.. I don't mind at all..
[::Katrina beams brightly but tries her best to remain professional as Bobbi side steps out of the picture knowing this isn't her moment.::]
Katrina Showtime: Tonight you make your professional wrestling debut against Eden Hart, what are your thoughts?
[::Misti continues to stretch as she responds.::]
Misti Malandro: My thoughts are dis.. Eden has talked a big game on twitterville leadin' up ta tanight.. Is she shaken?? Not gonna rely on dat possibility.. I think dat dis will be my make it or break it moment.. All da support I've gotten throughout dis time I greatly appreciate, but all dat really matters is my execution in dat ring tonight..
[::Katrina nods, the pride she has for Misti is evident on her face.::]
Katrina Showtime: Win or lose, I am certain that everyone will be proud of you like I am right now...
[::Katrina starts to get emotional as Bobbi has to interject now.::]
Bobbi Jackson: Come on Katrina, not right now. We need Misti focused on the match!
[::Katrina nods again wiping at her eyes with her wrists.::]
Katrina Showtime: I know, I'm sorry! It's just...I'm so proud of her!
Bobbi Jackson: We all are sweetie! Come on Misti, let's go show Eden Hart exactly what you're capable of, alright?
[::Misti nods toward Bobbi, blows a kiss toward Katrina.::]
Misti Malandro: I'm ready.. Time ta show da world what results come from hard work and focus.. No more chit chat.. All action and results now..
[::Katrina sniffs a bit and turns to the cameras trying to remain as professional as possible.::]
Katrina Showtime: There you have it everyone. Misti is definitely ready to go tonight! Let's send it down to ringside to Alexis Rose and Monica Powers for our first ever WWR match up!
Arianna Grey: Ladies and gentlemen, this is the opening contest of the evening and it is scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"Eye of a Panther by Steel Panther" blares over the PA Speakers as Eden Hart walks out onto the stage, flanked by her trainer Susan Rigger as the two make their way to the ring together.::]
Arianna Grey: From Seattle, Washington...being accompanied to the ring by Susan Rigger, she is...Eden Hart!!!
Alexis Rose: A lot of bad blood between not only the opponents but the corner women here tonight Monica.
Monica Powers: Very true Alexis, both of these women were training under Bobbi Jackson at Project X. Eden, chose to leave that training behind and train under Bobbi's long-time rival in Susan Rigger. Was it the right decision? We'll find out here tonight!
[::Eden and Susan get into the ring as the busty Britt is talking to Eden, giving her last-minute instructions and getting her amped up for this match.::]
Arianna Grey: And her opponent...
[::"Knock Out by Bon Jovi" hits the PA Speakers as Misti Malandro rushes the stage all fired up with Bobbi Jackson by her side as she plays to the crowd who cheers on the arrival of the impressive-looking rookie.::]
Arianna Grey: Currently residing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...being accompanied to the ring by Bobbi Jackson, she is..."Mystical" Misti Malandro!!!
Monica Powers: The woman who Bobbi has referred to as a prodigy of the business, Misti Malandro has been said to be picking up this business quicker than anyone could have ever anticipated...Even Bobbi herself!
Alexis Rose: She certainly sounds impressive, and it's one thing to be able to do it all in a school. But how will it translate to a live match in front of an audience of thousands with millions of people watching at home? All of our questions will be answered by the time this match is over.
[::Misti and Bobbi walk around ringside slapping the hands of the fans as it's clear Malandro is really taking in the moment. Eventually, Misti and Bobbi get into the ring and Bobbi is already yelling at Susan to get out which she surprisingly does. Bobbi exits the ring as well and once both trainers are at ringside, the referee calls for the bell to start the match...::]
DING! DING! DING!
As soon as the opening bell rang Misti got down in a three-point stance in her corner of the ring, shades of her LFL football experience. Eden doesn't know how to take such a strategy right out of the gate and rushes at the Mystical One but gets leveled as Misti charges out of the corner and nails her with a shoulder tackle, sending her stumbling right out of the ring landing by Susan.
Eden gets up quickly embarrassed and frustrated as Susan tries to calm her student down. Bobbi just stands on the opposite side of the ring clapping and urging the crowd to cheer Misti on. Once Hart re-enters the ring she is much more careful than she was before and the two have a pretty even back and forth match. At one point Eden nailed a vicious looking backstabber and made the cover but Malandro was able to kick out at two much to the relief of Jackson at ringside.
In the closing moments of the match, Misti is well in control and the crowd is going nuts as the two rookies have put on a hell of a show. Malandro lifts Hart up and nails her with her finisher, the Cowgirl Clockout and goes for the cover. Before the referee can get down to count however they are distracted by Susan who hops up on the ring apron to argue with the referee. Bobbi marches around to the opposite side of the ring where Susan is and grabs her by the ankle ripping her off the apron and the two start to brawl on the outside. Misti gets up and surveys the situation of what is occurring outside and doesn't see Eden stirring as she hooks Milandro from behind with a quick roll-up and a handful of tights for the three count.
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, Eden Hart!
[::The crowd boos loudly as Eden slides quickly out of the ring to meet up with Susan as she has already retreated up the aisle to get away from Bobbi who is already in the ring checking on her student and apologizing for the distraction that led to her loss.::]
Alexis Rose: Well that's a damn shame. Misti had that match won!
Monica Powers: But she took the eye off the ball and got distracted, rookie mistake.
Alexis Rose: To be fair, Hart had a handful of tights there too.
Monica Powers: You're not wrong Alexis, you're not wrong...
Alexis Rose: I have a feeling the rivalry between these two women are just getting started! I'm here something is going on backstage regarding the Battleground Championship, can we cut to that feed before our quick commercial break? We'll be right back with more WWR Battleground!
[::Backstage, the camera sees Morrigan trying to sneak her way around unseen, but she is blindsided by an elbow from Veronica Taylor and drops the belt! Taylor picks it up with a grin and walks away with a smirk on her face.::]
[::WWR Battleground returns from break following a new face around the backstage area. This woman is anything but quiet in her confidence, as anyone coming within earshot would instantly be able to say. Still, Envy Ellis is left without anyone formally conducting an interview with her, much to her very obvious annoyance.::]
Envy Ellis: Hey, look alive, monkeys! This place paying you to sit on your asses and do nothing while TRUE TALENT is ready for some screen time?
[::She walks over to a man sitting alone with a sandwich, clapping in his face.::]
Envy Ellis: Hey buddy… your sandwich more interesting than the Revolution's BREAKOUT STAR?! Come on, genius… don't just sit around like I'm talking to a statue. DO SOME-THING!
[::Sheepishly, the man eating almost withdraws further from Envy. This only serves to antagonize the young firebrand more.::]
Envy Ellis: Hey, buddy… you deaf or something?
Man: I work in catering.
[::Envy's fire hits a little bit of an extinguisher, and she stepped back slightly.::]
Envy Ellis: Oh, well… I guess your excuse is acceptable then. But the REST of you…!
[::She holds out a chastising finger, pointing around at the other people in the gathering.::]
Envy Ellis: I am going to remember how disrespected and ignored I was by all of you right now. When I’m on top of the company as it’s Revolutionary Champion, NONE OF YOU are going to be invited to my victory party! And that party is going to be NEXT… LEVEL! I’m talking something like… like… no, you don’t even get to know what you’re missing out on until AFTER!
[::Envy looks around, still seeing no one rushing to endear themselves to her. That doesn’t deter her, however, and she throws a hand out.::]
Envy Ellis: No, it’s too late! I know your faces… and none of you will be at MY celebration! You’ll just have to sit home and ENVY those who ARE there… and I’m not using my name there as some kind of catchphrase or cliche or something.
[::She looks, but still gets no reaction. Throwing her hands up in the air with a disgusted sound, she storms out of the scene, likely towards the ramp for her match. The scene cuts to a pre-tape segment as a haunting melody plays as the Morrigan strolls through the woods, a raven perched on her outstretched hand. She walks through the trees before beginning to speak.::]
Morrigan: For millennia I have watched, the rise and fall of man, bringing damage to the world in only the way humans can.
[::She looks up into the sky, an almost sad look on her face. The raven caws as the Morrigan lifts her arm and the bird takes flight.::]
Morrigan: Immortality is something that many would see as a gift, using their endless lives to inspire and uplift.
[::The Morrigan now stands next to a large wolf, the animal looking at her curiously.::]
Morrigan: I have seen these countless ages, and each of their four seasons, now I return to the realm of man, for many of my own reasons.
[::The Morrigan pets the wolf, running her hand through its thick fur.::]
Morrigan: Seven women set, prepared to climb into the ring. The violence will rise, the howls of battle will begin to sing.
[::The wolf howls as well, a chilling sound over the haunting melody in the background.::]
Morrigan: For centuries I observed, learning how man fights his wars. Now I shall begin my goal of sowing chaos and discourse.
[::The Morrigan laughs, a sound even more haunting than the music in the background. Her face curls into a snarl.::]
Morrigan: My final goal in all of this, whether you will believe it, or you can not. But I will bring about the next fall of man and watch it’s arrogance fall to rot.
[::The Morrigan laughs, a blood chilling sound as she leans back her face to the sky as it begins to rain. The feed cuts as Battleground returns to ringside for the next match::]
Alexis Rose: The WWR Revolutionary Championship will be decided at our first SuperShow event in December in a five way ladder match. How will we be determining who is included in this historic match? Simple! We are going to start with four scramble matches!
Monica Powers: From there the final participant will be decided in an over the top rope battle royale. Tonight, we find out the first two competitors who will be put into this ladder match. Let's send it over to Arianna for the ring introductions...
Arianna Grey: The following contest is a Scramble match, the last woman to score a pinfall or submission prior to the time limit expiring will be declared the winner. Introducing the competitors...
[::"Rise by Skillet" plays over the PA Speakers, the official song of WWR Battleground as the competitors in this match start to make their way to the ring one after another...::]
Arianna Grey: Joanna the Jungle Girl!
Arianna Grey: Bianca Davis!
Arianna Grey: Envy Ellis!
Arianna Grey: Ash Walweat!
Arianna Grey: Malaya Diyosa!
Arianna Grey: And Morrigan!
[::The women get into the ring one after another sizing each other up as the crowds anticipation builds...::]
Alexis Rose: For some reason Agnes Gertrude never made it to the building tonight so she won't be involved in the festivities this evening.
Monica Powers: Probably couldn't figure out how to use a GPS?
Alexis Rose: Maybe so, but it won't hinder the great match that's about to happen! And there's the bell!
DING! DING! DING!
Down to six competitors, there was a feeling out process in the beginning with none of the ladies wanting to give up the first pinfall. A verbal sparring session between Morrigan and Bianca Davis got the physicality going, as Davis used her usual degradation tactics to try and get in Morrigan's head, but the mysterious woman simply smirked before slapping Bianca hard across the face. It set off a whirlwind of kicks, punches, forearms, and strikes that found Joanna the Jungle Girl trapped in Envy Ellis' Green With Envy submission. Joanna quickly tapped out rather than fight the hold for long, showing her awareness of the situation. Morrigan quickly pulled Ellis to her feet and nailed her with Dark Prophecy to take the pinfall.
The scrum raged on from there as each woman did her best to capture that last pinfall. Davis nailed Morrigan with a Coronation as she looked to rise, earning a fall. She held it for a few moments before Joanna surprised her with Hear Me Roar. She tried to avoid being pinned, but stumbled into Malaya Diyosa's heel hook, giving up after more of a struggle. Diyosa smartly played keep away, but it was for naught as Davis cracked Ash Walweat with Coronation to put her in the driver's seat.
In the closing moments, Ellis forced Morrigan into a tapout with a minute left to be moments away from being the first woman in the Revolutionary Championship Ladder Match. That set off an absolute flurry of rollups, kickouts, and attempts to take Ellis' spot away, with none being successful until the very last few seconds. Bianca Davis stood up from a rollup and stumbled backward into the waiting arms of Ash, who quickly rolled her up. The referee quickly slid in and counted three, with Bianca kicking out a fraction of a second too late...and just as the bell sounded! Time had expired!
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, Ash Walweat!
[::Ash slides out of the ring in a hurry as Bianca jumps up and starts berating the referee saying she kicked out before three when she really didn't. But it's not going to stop her from making the argument anyways.::]
Monica Powers: At the last possible second! Wow!
Alexis Rose: Bianca is furious and honestly I can't blame her. She had the match won!
Monica Powers: Those be the breaks in a scramble match Alexis, you know this!
Alexis Rose: That's true, congratulations to Ash regardless! Moving onto the Ladder match at the Supershow to compete for the Revolutionary Championship! I guess we should head backstage to see what's going on with the craziness that is the Battleground Championship!
[::Backstage we see that Veronica Taylor still has the Battleground Championship over her shoulder, peering around at the 'go' position for an opportunity to head closer to the main exit. Feeling the going is good, she steps out to cross the walking area when she walks into Joanna. Veronica sneers at Joanna, who looks at the belt and launches into Taylor with a bevy of forearms! Veronica drops the title and returns fire just as fellow Pretty Committee member Bianca Davis happens on the scene. She grabs the title off the floor and motions at her partner, who staggers the Jungle Girl just long enough to walk away with Davis now in possession of the championship!::]
[::WWR Battleground returns from a commercial break backstage as Katrina Showtime stands with trusty microphone in hand in front of the Kawaii Trash Pandas GO's locker room. She smiles at the cameras and begins to speak.::]
Katrina Showtime: Hello folks, Katrina Showtime backstage here at Battleground and I hope to get a word with Super Tiger or Arley York right now.
[::Katrina says as she knocks on the locker room door and awaits someone to answer. The door opens, and a familiar masked face pokes out. She looks up at the woman who knocked and smiles brightly.::]
Super Tiger: Oh hi hi Mrs. Interview Lady! You are doing the knocking on the door? Do you need Arley-san?
Katrina Showtime: Super Tiger, can we have a word with you about your match tonight with Azurine Vebbins?
[::Katrina asks with a smile as she moves the microphone toward Super Tiger's face.::]
Super Tiger: You are wanting to do the talking to me Mrs. Katrina? Um. Hai! I will do the answering of the questions!
[::Katrina can't help but giggle softly at Super Tiger as she nods.::]
Katrina Showtime: Yes, I would like that very much! You and Vebbins have had quite the back and forth on social media over the past week. Are you truly prepared to take on a veteran of the business like her?
[::Tiger finally comes the rest of the way out of the locker room, closing the door behind her. At 5'1", she's minuscule, to say the least. She puts her finger on her chin, and tilts her head to the side.::]
Super Tiger: I am not knowing much about how Azzy does the wrestling. Arley-san has told me she is very popular, and has many much experience inside of wrestling ring with many different people! But! Super Tiger backs down from no challenge! Super Tiger will show the world power of lucharesu! Hai!
[::Tiger giggles as she looks up at Katrina. Katrina nods and grins from ear to ear over the masked wrestler's enthusiasm.::]
Katrina Showtime: If you win tonight, some would call it one of the biggest upsets of 2019, what say you?
[::Tiger taps her finger on her chin, thinking again.::]
Super Tiger: Hmmmm... upset is meaning people are thinking that Super Tiger should lose to Azurine Vebbins hai?
[::Tiger stomps her foot, putting her hands on her hip.::]
Super Tiger: Tiger will do her best! My match will be the favorite of the crowd tonight! Tiger wants to win! But even if Tiger does not win, as long as the crowd is very much entertained, Tiger has fulfilled the purpose of joshi! Respect your opponent! Entertain the crowd! Hai!
Katrina Showtime: I wish you the best of luck tonight Super Tiger, the entire world will be watching this match.
[::Super Tiger smiles up at Katrina, and holds her arms out for a hug.::]
Super Tiger: Thank you Mrs. Katrina! Bobbi-san is very lucky lady! I will do my very very best!
Katrina Showtime: Super Tiger, I am Bobbi's sister-in-law...I'm not her...
[::Katrina just laughs and shakes her head.::]
Katrina Showtime: Oh forget it!
[::Katrina hugs Super Tiger and looks over her shoulder to address the cameras.::]
Katrina Showtime: Back to you Alexis and Monica at ringside!
Arianna Grey: The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"On Your Knees by W.A.S.P." blares over the PA Speakers as the Frost sisters, Dominique and Eliza Frost strut out onto the stage and pose for the cameras and in their mind their adoring audience. The crowd gives them a mixed reaction, mostly boos but there are some cheering because well...look at them.::]
Arianna Grey: From Montreal, Canada.. They are Dominique and Eliza, the Frost sisters!
Alexis Rose: The former GZWA Tag Team Champions in a three woman team with Bobbi Jackson back when the three of the got along. These two are no joke Monica!
Monica Powers: Dominique the veteran of over a decade now. Eliza has only been in the business for a few years now but has unlimited potential. The tag team division at WWR is pretty loaded at the moment.
[::Eliza and Dominique get into the ring through the middle ropes, taking their time and taunting the crowd with their good looks as they soak in the cheers and boos as if its just the kind of fuel their bodies need.::]
Arianna Grey: And their opponents...
[::"Scandalous by Misteeq" hits the PA Speakers as Christina Zdunich and Stephanie Sullivan hit the stage. Two of the three members of the Motor City Maidens as they make their way to the ring as the crowd cheers the duo on.::]
Arianna Grey: From Detroit, Michigan, representing the Motor City Maidens...the team of Christina Zdunich and Stephanie Sullivan!
Monica Powers: Talk about a couple of bonafide legends in women's wrestling, you have them right here in this team.
Alexis Rose: Christina a multiple time former world champion and Stephanie is no slouch herself. Both have some history with Dominique Frost. This match will certainly be an interesting one tonight Monica!
[::Crystal and Stephanie hop up onto the ring apron and get into the ring as the Frost sisters move to their corner of the ring for now speaking to one another and pointing at their opponents, clearly planning something...::]
DING! DING! DING!
The four women square off with one another and are talking trash to one another as a small "Ring of Beauty" chant breaks out in the crowd as three of the four women in the ring really rose to a high level in the world of professional wrestling there. Eliza kinda rolls her eyes a bit as this was all before her time. The bell sounds and all four women start slugging it out. The referee tries to regain control and eventually gets the two teams separated. Forcing Eliza and Stephanie to their respective corners allowing Dominique and Christina to start the match.
Dominique showcased her power early and kept the speedy Christina grounded for as much as she possibly could. Eventually, though Christina was able to make the tag to Stephanie and while things remained even for a while eventually the Frost sisters isolated Sullivan in their corner with a series of quick tags really heaping the punishment on Stephanie. The Frost sisters attempt to nail the Frost Drop but Stephanie is able to wiggle free and make a leaping dive to Christina for the hot tag as Zdunich hits the ring like a house of fire laying out both Dominique and Eliza as the crowd goes crazy in the process.
Near the end of the match, Stephanie makes an ill-advised tag to Christina when she was still feeling fatigued from the double team attacks throughout the majority of the match. The Frosts capitalize immediately as Dominique nails a big boot on Christina knocking here off the ring apron and onto the floor as she tags Eliza. She lifts Stephanie up as Eliza climbs the ropes to hit Stephanie with a seated senton as Dominique is driving her down with a powerbomb. The finishing move the Frost sisters have dubbed the Ice Crusher. Eliza remains seated on Stephanie's chest and hooks the leg for the three count as Dominique plays the role of pin protector making sure Christina couldn't get in to break it up.
Arianna Grey: Here are your winners, Eliza and Dominique, the Frost sisters!
[::The crowd once again gives them a mixed reaction as they raise their hands high in the air in victory before Dominique grabs Stephanie pulling her up by her hair and tossing her to ringside by Christina as Eliza yells something about taking out the trash.::]
Alexis Rose: Well aren't they just darling...
Monica Powers: Sarcasm?
Alexis Rose: Clearly!
Monica Powers: Well regardless how either one of us feel about them personally, they are impressive inside that ring.
Alexis Rose: Very true. The Motor City Maidens are no joke. Dominique and Eliza certainly made a statement tonight here in WWR to be in the argument for the Tag Team titles.
[::Before Battleground could take a commercial break, the lights in the arena dim and there is a flicker on the tron. Followed a brief appearance of TV difficulties. We then see a red background with a black anarchy symbol, as a mysterious figure wearing a blank black hoodie and a porcelain white mask is seen speaking through a voice modulator to hide their identity.::]
??: What? You thought this corporate bullshit would be spewed to the people? We have real issues in the world, like forced riots, crime, starvation around the world... but they have you distracted! They have your mind set on what to buy. What to wear. What to think...
[::The hooded figure said vaguely, though with pride in the message they were speaking.::]
??: America was a great nation until a bunch of greedy people managed to trick everyone into conforming into mindless drones. Call me Folgers, because I'm about to open your eyes and wake your ass up to see the truth!
[::The hacker stated with their heavily distorted voice, covering against propaganda.::]
??: The simple fact of the matter is those in control do everything in their power to keep you uninformed. They keep you fighting each other, instead of focusing on the real enemy that holds you down day after day. So, I implore you all. Look to your brothers and sisters and learn who your real enemies are... Voice of Rebellion, out!
[::The mysterious hacker disappears as the tron goes back and the lights return in the arena as the crowd is speaking to one another confused about what they had just seen.::]
Monica Powers: What in the world was that!?
Alexis Rose: Looks like we have a mystery on our hands Monica. Who is the voice of the Rebellion? And how did they hack into our broadcast? While we talk with the truck lets actually take our commercial break. We'll be right back with more WWR Battleground!
[::Alexis turns away from the cameras to start talking to the production truck on her headset as the show finally takes that commercial break.::]
Arianna Grey: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"The World is Mine by Hatsune Miku" blares over the PA Speakers as Super Tiger comes rushing out of the entrance way most likely hopped up on some kind of sugar rush as she bounces around and poses for the camera as the crowd cheers on the overly happy and positive wrestler.::]
Arianna Grey: From Kyoto, Japan...She is the Starlight Kid!
Alexis Rose: I love this woman! So tiny yet so energetic!
Monica Powers: She has definitely been one of the most entertaining rookies WWR has signed so far. She is just so happy and full of life! She should be a positive example to little girls everywhere.
[::Super Tiger runs around ringside slapping all the fans hands and posing for selfies before hopping into the ring leaping over the top rope and then stands on the second turnbuckle as she looks to the entrance way for the arrival of her opponent.::]
Arianna Grey: And her opponent...
[::"Video Killed the Radio Star (Queen/Freddie Mercury Style Cover) by Postmodern Jukebox ft. Cunio" hits the PA Speakers as Azurine Vebbins walks out onto the entrance way to a thunderous ovation as she makes her way to the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: Currently residing in Los Angeles, California. She is Da Adorkable Angel...Azurine Vebbins!
Monica Powers: Some might call Vebbins a veteran of this industry but believe it or not, she's only been wrestling for four years.
Alexis Rose: But in that time she has accomplished quite a bit. Multiple companies and championships to her name. Super Tiger most certainly has her hands full tonight!
[::Azurine gets into the ring and Super Tiger immediately greets her looking for a quick handshake with Vebbins obliges to. The show of good sportsmanship seems to be appreciated by the fans in attendance as the referee calls for the bell to start the match...::]
DING! DING! DING!
When the bell rang, Azurine Vebbins and Super Tiger locked up in the middle. Vebbins looked to get the upper hand, delivering a forearm and maneuvering Tiger for a sharp hip toss, though the attempt was blocked and Tiger managed to pull Vebbins in for a headlock takedown, upon which Vebbins automatically kipped up, both competitors achieving a loud POP as they strike a fighting pose once they face each other again.
Vebbins wastes no time in re-initiating a grapple, though Tiger managed to break free with a series of strong style knee checks to the midsection, rocking Azzy. Tiger threw a feint kick, yet Azzy telegraphed the next move and the crowd exploded as Azzy threw her leg back and leapt up for a tilt-a-whirl headscissors, only for Tiger to hang on and catch Azzy with a headscissors whip attempt coming out of it….the crowd excitement builds as the two fearless women twist around each other in what seemed like an impasse until Azzy let out a yell and in a great show of strength hurled Tiger up onto her shoulders! AEROPLANE SPI...woah, Tiger wriggled free and delivered a HARD superkick to the back of Azzy's head which echoes through the arena and fells Azzy like a stone. Close two count!
The fans are right behind Tiger as she struck a pose and signaled for the end. Tiger took a very groggy Azzy by one arm, dragging her to her feet. Tiger clutched Azzy's head, leading for her Shiranui, but Azzy managed to block Tiger's movement with her legs and deliver a hard kick to the back of her knee, doubling Tiger over. The crowd volume reached fever pitch when Azzy threw a superkick hoping to initiate a finishing sequence, yet Tiger ducked at the last second and threw her A over T with an exploder suplex!
With the crowd red hot, Tiger bolted over to the corner and leapt to the top.. TWISTING FROG SPL..NO! Azzy Vebbins with the knees up! Tiger is hurt here. Azzy seized the opportunity, locking in the dragon sleeper/body scissors combination as tight as she can. Tiger submits.
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, Da Adorkable Angel...Azurine Vebbins!
[::The crowd rises to their feet in applause over that fantastic match. Showing Super Tiger that she had nothing to be ashamed of by tapping out. Azurine helps Super Tiger up to her feet and the two share a hug in the middle of the ring before Vebbins lifts Tiger's hand up and points at her for the crowd to see that she's got the endorsement of Da Adorkable Angel.::]
Alexis Rose: What...a...match!!!
Monica Powers: That one truly could have gone either way Alexis. These two really left it all on the line tonight for these fans here in Atlanta!
Alexis Rose: Super Tiger might be young, but she proved to be every bit what she has claimed to be since WWR announced her signing.
Monica Powers: it took absolutely everything Vebbins had to put her away. I'm still reeling over how great that was!
Alexis Rose: I hear we gotta head backstage because more craziness is going down with the Battleground Championship, do we have a camera back there?
[::WWR Battleground returns from commercial break with pre-taped footage labeled "Earlier in the Day". It was an exciting time to arrive at the arena for Vanessa Jones. The latest in the fabled Jones family to sign the dotted line and join the wild world of professional wrestling, tonight is going to be her first time stepping into the ring on the national scene. She was hungry. She wanted to show that she could stand out beyond her famous last name, beyond the reputations of her relatives in the business, and beyond her father’s boxing career. So when she sat down with Katrina Showtime and the WWR cameras, it was a moment of unbridled enthusiasm.::]
Katrina Showtime: Vanessa, this is your first time competing under a national spotlight. Are you nervous going into tonight knowing that you have the entire Jones legacy behind you?
Vanessa Jones: Oh my God, I’m so glad you asked that question! I was wondering if you were going to ask me about my family. See, in the Jones family, family is all, but it’s not the only thing I’m going on, you know what I mean? I could have signed with any number of companies on the power of my last name alone, but I didn’t want that. I didn’t want to get a chance based on nepotism. I didn’t want to take a spot away from someone who deserved it just because I reminded the promoters of someone else. I wanted to be signed on my own merits, so when the offer came from World Women’s Revolution - that’s what WWR stands for, right? - So when that offer came around, I was excited. I knew it wasn’t a company signing me looking for another Kayla or Angelica. They were signing me for me. That was so cool.
Katrina Showtime: But DOES it still make you nervous knowing you have that name behind you?
[::Vanessa laughs, smiling her million-dollar, pearly white smile.::]
Vanessa Jones: There’s always a bit of nerves, especially going into something like this. My dad used to say that about his boxing matches - when the nerves stop, the joy and excitement are in the ICU and need serious care. So yeah, I’ve got nerves. But being a Jones doesn’t make me MORE nervous. It gives me the thought that… you know… maybe I can handle the nerves. I know how to approach the match WITH the nerves, even knowing that six other women are going to be in there, fighting for the same spot that I am.
Katrina Showtime: The Revolutionary Championship match… what do you think your odds are?
Vanessa Jones: One in seven.
[::She laughs at her joke, which prompts the interviewer to chuckle a bit as well.::]
Vanessa Jones: What are odds, though? A display of luck. Random chance. It’s hoping as you hold your strongest card in your hand that the other girl has a card that leaves them most vulnerable to its effect. Tonight is about skill. It’s about planning. And I’m not going to the ring and showing what I can do, not because of my LAST name, but because of who I am. Tonight, WWR is going to get to meet Vanessa Jones, and I know she’s thrilled as all heck about it! But don’t discount me in the ring… again. Look at who I am...
[::Vanessa smiles.::]
Vanessa Jones: I’m the one with the Superest Kick of all.
[::With that cheeky smile and a wink to go along with it, the scene cuts away and back to ringside for the next match.::]
Arianna Grey: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"The Phoenix by Fall Out Boy" blares over the PA Speakers as Bobbi Jackson and her manager Alexa Cannon walk out side by side and pose for the crowd and cameras as some fire pyro shoots off from the sides of the stage.::]
Arianna Grey: Currently residing in Los Angeles, California. She is accompanied by Alexa Cannon...She is the Rising Phoenix...Bobbi Jackson!
Alexis Rose: Here comes another former multi-time world champion! Bobbi Jackson has truly done it all in this business.
Monica Powers: And she's not done yet. I spoke with her backstage earlier today and she insisted to me that she's in the prime of her career. She thinks things are only going to get better for her right now. We will see how much success she has here in WWR.
[::Bobbi walks up the steps and walks the ring apron sitting on the second rope opening them to let Alexa Cannon enter the ring before her as she follows in behind her. She raises Alexa's hand in the air as the two pose for photos for the live crowd.::]
Arianna Grey: And her opponent...
[::"Shape of You by Ed Sheeran" hits the PA Speakers as Lacey Turner struts out onto the entrance stage and poses for the cameras. She gives a smug look to the crowd as walks down the aisle as cocky and as confident as ever.::]
Arianna Grey: From Manchester, England. She is...Lacey Turner!
Monica Powers: Lacey Turner, who's been in the business for a year now has made quite a name for herself since getting started.
Alexis Rose: She's beautiful and she knows it. She has been very confident going into this match on social media. Let's see if she can back it up when the bell rings against a veteran like Jackson.
[::Alexa exits the ring on the opposite end as Lacey enters. Bobbi stares the blonde down from the opposite corner of the ring as Turner mocks Jackson from the opposite end of the ring. The Phoenix narrows her eyes a bit and huffs as she awaits for the referee to finally ring the bell and start the match.::]
DING! DING! DING!
The bell rings and both of these women waste no time in pressing forward. There's a tight lock up in the middle and Bobbi initially gets the upper hand with a hammerlock. Lacey manages to turn the tide with a reversal and the crowd volume elevated when Bobbi executed a nifty army style roll and dialled in a headlock, which Lacey promptly used as leverage to send Bobbi ropeward. Bobbi comes back with a ducked clothesline attempt, Lacey herself hitting the ropes. Bobbi avoided a dropkick by Lacey with yet another military roll, before bringing her down to the mat and rolling her into a leg grapevine..
Bobbi was not able to fully sinch the grapevine in and Lacey broke free. With both women rushing to their feet, Bobbi is met with a stiff forearm blow from Lacey who quickly gets a receipt! The fans BOO Lacey as Bobbi falls victim to an eye rake which sends her reeling. Lacey quickly doubles Bobbi over with a kick to the sternum, hooking in a snap suplex attempt. Lacey manages to get Bobbi up halfway before the crowd Cheers for Bobbi as she manages to free herself and come back down. Lacey went for it again, this time Bobbi blocks it by locking her leg in with Lacey's. There is a considerable boost in crowd volume as Bobbi delivers a hard knee and dazed Lacey, thrilling the crowd with a HUGE swinging neckbreaker. Cover and two count!
Bobbi punched the mat with both fists and the crowd got right behind her as she gave the signal for Phoenix Landing and attempted to drag Lacey to her feet, but she was met with an explosive series of knees, forearms and jabs from a pissed off Lacey which left her groggy on her feet. Lacey quickly transitioned behind Bobbi and the crowd seemed really down as they witnessed Bobbi going up for Lacey's devastating German suplex, but to their amazement, Bobbi flipped out backward...UNPRETTI..No, Lacey kept the arms linked and converted into a back slide pin! One count, arms still linked, Bobbi rolled backward and managed to drag Lacey with her! Both women up now! Knee from Bobbi! PHOENIX LANDIN..no! Lacey broke free! Kick to the face from Lacey Turn..WOW.
Bobbi trapped Lacey's leg, dropped her on her back and wasted no time in locking in her world famous Trial By Fire submission as tight as she can get it! Lacey taps. This one's over!
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, the Rising Phoenix...Bobbi Jackson!
[::The crowd cheers as Bobbi releases the submission hold and pumps her hands in victory as Alexa Cannon climbs into the ring to give Bobbi a hug. The crowd is loud after that crazy back and forth sequence to end the match. These two blondes really took it to each other tonight and the crowd really appreciated it.::]
Alexis Rose: A great win for Bobbi Jackson and a hell of a showing for Lacey Turner!
Monica Powers: Lacey proved she belongs right here in WWR tonight, her and Bobbi had a hell of a match.
Alexis Rose: I think if these two women didn't respect each other prior to this match they certainly do now.
Monica Powers: Absolutely! We gotta pay the bills with another commercial break, but we'll be right back with more WWR Battleground!
[::When WWR Battleground returns from a commercial break, a close up of fluorescent pink LED angel wings engulfs the big screen and the Atlanta fans suddenly go INSANE.::]
Arley's voice-over: "Until I signed the contract of my dreams here at Women's Wrestling Revolution, dreams were all that a girl like me had.."
[::When the camera dramatically flipped to a close up of Arley's beaming face, adorned with her trademark face paint, their volume steadily rises. The viewers see a close up of Arley's eyes as they narrow with sheer determination. The camera zooms out, all of the color of Arley's attire and her locker room slowly draining out while the scene becomes greyscale.::]
Voice-over: "Dreams. Visions. Always being on 'da outside', busting every ounce of my ass.."
[::Arley is leaning against her locker, one hand atop the locker while looking down at the ground. Her jaw is clenched as she seemed to be a little bothered by something.::]
Voice-over: "But never actually getting a proper chance to take my act to the world stage and showcase to all of you people MY interpretation of women's wrestling!"
[::On the screen, Arley smacks her locker HARD with both hands. The fans watch and POP. The scene returned to full color as they witnessed the sturdy aluminium container hit the wall and teeter, almost tipping over. Arley looks to the ceiling with her arms raised high for a second, another loud cheer rising from the Atlanta crowd. Another sheer look of determination crossed the face of the 'luchacore' blonde as she looked dead into the lens, touching both her fists to it before stepping back..::]
Arley Kirk: Right here tonight, my peoples. My plate don't get no more STACKED than this and neither does YOURS!
[::They POP for Arley when she holds up the "peace" sign with her fingers..::]
Arley Kirk: The Titaness, Sam Hamilton..
[::Huge POP..::]
Arley Kirk: Aura effing Everton!!!
[::The huge POP rolls on..::]
Arley Kirk: And your grrrl Arley Kirk!! This is your Battleground Opening Salvo MAIN EVENT, my doods!! HOWZABOWDIT?!?
[::Atlanta nearly took the roof off the stadium in approval of the young wrestler's apparent fearlessness..::]
Arley Kirk: Just like each and every one of the WWR gals, we're looking to really go above and beyond to give you, our fans, a match that will have you on the edge of your seats from start to finish..
[::Arley's eyes once again narrow and the determination grows just that little bit more intense..::]
Arley Kirk: This, we can promise y'all with one hundred percent confidence. One way or another..WE IS MAKING HISTORY TONIGHT!!
[::Once more there is a huge POP for Arley as the camera zooms in on her trademark face paint. An honest tear which could mean absolutely anything rolls down her cheek, but as this promo closes out, it is quickly replaced with a wink.::]
Alexis Rose: Earlier tonight, Ash Walweat qualified for the ladder match for the Revolutionary title. Four more women will be joining her. We're about to find out the second one right now! Who do you have your money on Monica?
Monica Powers: Oh boy it's hard to say Alexis. I guess if I was forced to pick I would put my money on Zoe Jane. She's quick and feisty and I think she's got what it takes to escape with the win tonight. Lets send it back to Arianna for the ring introductions!
Arianna Grey: The following contest is a Scramble match, the last woman to score a pinfall or submission prior to the time limit expiring will be declared the winner. Introducing the competitors...
[::"Rise by Skillet" plays over the PA Speakers, the official song of WWR Battleground as the competitors in this match start to make their way to the ring one after another...::]
Arianna Grey: Veronica Taylor!
Arianna Grey: Zoe Jane!
Arianna Grey: Vanessa Jones!
Arianna Grey: Lil' Brat!
Arianna Grey: Allison Sullivan!
Arianna Grey: Nari Chang!
Arianna Grey: And Roxy Karlsson!
[::All seven women stand in the ring now clearly trying to go over a strategy in their minds of how to handle this match, these women have an advantage due to it being the second scramble of the evening they know more what to expect.::]
Alexis Rose: Veronica looks very determined in there...
Monica Powers: After what happened to Bianca earlier in the evening? I don't blame her a bit!
Alexis Rose: Well she better be on her toes and have eyes in the back of her head if she hopes to win this match up tonight.
DING! DING! DING!
Our second scramble didn't start like the first, as the action got hot and heavy in a hurry, with Veronica Taylor quickly surprising Zoe Jane with her Uggo Remover to grab the first pinfall. On the other side of the ring, Roxy Karlsson managed to nail Lil Brat with her Swedish Bombshell to make Taylor's time in the cat-bird seat short. Vanessa Jones clocked Nari Chang from out of nowhere with the Superest Kick to get a pin, but was quickly schoolboyed by Allison Sullivan for a three-count. Zoe Jane and Nari Chang then paired off and slugged away at each other until Jane ducked a big haymaker and got Chang into position for a Tiger Suplex, taking another pinfall. Sullivan was Janey-on-the-spot though, quickly pushing Zoe away and covering Chang herself, but Chang kicked out at two!
The fast and rapid pinfalls continued through the bulk of the match, each woman both scoring pins or submissions and giving them away at an almost breakneck pace until the five-minute mark, when Roxy Karlsson drove Zoe Jane into the mat with a Swedish Bombshell to get into the driver's seat, then smartly played defense of sorts, breaking up pins and submissions as they happened to keep herself qualified for the big ladder match.
Eventually this infuriated the rest of the women, who slowly began to stalk Roxy as a pack until there were thirty seconds left to go. Lil Brat caught Taylor off-guard with Jacked Your Jaw, Bitch, covering her for a pinfall with just a few seconds remaining! Taylor tried to kick out but was too late! Zoe Jane got Roxy Karlsson into a schoolboy, but could only manage a two as the bell rang before the referee could finish a three-count, time having expired on the second wild scramble match of the night!
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, Lil' Brat!
[::Veronica has a look on her face as if she just witnessed deja vu. Lil' Brat mocks her as she leaves the ring as the other competitors look a bit bummed out that they weren't able to escape the scramble with the victory.::]
Monica Powers: Wow, we're never gonna hear the end of this from the Pretty Committee...
Alexis Rose: They both lost their shot at the Revolutionary title in the final moments of the match, a bitter pill to swallow for sure!
Monica Powers: And with that victory, just like Ash Walweat earlier on this evening...Lil' Brat will be moving onto the Ladder match at the Supershow to compete for the Revolutionary Championship!
Alexis Rose: Which means only three more spots remain. Who will join them? We will find out in the weeks to come!
[::WWR Battleground goes backstage and we see Bobbi Jackson and Alexa Cannon walking into Catering following the Phoenix's match with Lacey Turner. Bobbi immediately sees Eliza Frost sitting alone at a table drinking a bottle of water, also probably unwinding after her return to the ring earlier in the evening. The blonde sighs a bit as she turns to face Alexa.::]
Bobbi Jackson: Hey can you find us a table? I need to go have a one on one chat with Eliza over there...
[::The Phoenix says stealthily pointing in the brunette Frost's direction. Alexa furrows her brow with concern, but nods her head.::]
Alexa Cannon: You got it, doll. Just... please be careful.
[::She gently caresses Bobbi's cheek and puts on a smile before heading to grab them a table. Bobbi nods heeding the advice as she walks over to the table and clears her throat a bit to get Eliza's attention.::]
Bobbi Jackson: Hey...is this seat taken...?
[::The blonde asks as the only other seat at the small table is seated right beside Eliza. The curvy brunette smiles as she pats the empty seat.::]
Eliza Frost: Go right on ahead, I saved it for you.
Bobbi Jackson: Oh...cool...
[::Bobbi says still a bit uneasy as she takes the seat next to Eliza.::]
Bobbi Jackson: So, look...
[::Bobbi says not wanting to beat around the bush.::]
Bobbi Jackson: We haven't seen one another in a while. And we clearly didn't end things on the best of terms...
[::Bobbi says as she can't help but stare at the wedding ring of Eliza's finger but tries to pay it no mind.::]
Bobbi Jackson: But I just wanted to try and bury the hatchet with you. We're in the same company again. We used to be close. I just don't want any bad blood here...
[::The Bobbilicious One says with a soft sigh. Eliza places her hand on Bobbi's and she can feel the cool metal of the ring's band touch her skin.::]
Eliza Frost: I'm sorry about how messy things got last time, but you're right, clinging to past hurt isn't going to make anything better.
Bobbi Jackson: I really hope you mean that...
[::Bobbi says as she looks into Eliza's eyes.::]
Bobbi Jackson: We DID have a lot of good times together, yes...things ended terribly. But we are both at different places in our life now. I'm with Alexa. You're with...well...you know...
[::The blonde tried to say it but just couldn't get the words out.::]
Bobbi Jackson: There's no reason for us to be at each others throats anymore...Right?
[::Eliza tries to just dismiss away Bobbi's awkwardness with a wave of her hand before she takes both of Bobbi's hands in hers, looking into the blond's eyes.::]
Eliza Frost: I completely agree, our history might not go anywhere, but we don't need to be bound by it, we can choose to make things better between us from here on.
[::Her smile brightens as she gives Bobbi's hands a squeeze.::]
Eliza Frost: And I for one would very much like to forge a new, better path together.
[::Bobbi sniffs slightly and smiles.::]
Bobbi Jackson: Thank you, Eliza. That means a lot to me...
[::Bobbi says pulling her hands away from Eliza's grip to hug the brunette Frost tightly while the younger Frost sister squeezes Bobbi close every bit as tightly.::]
Eliza Frost: I missed you. SO much!
Bobbi Jackson: I missed you too...thank you for this. I feel SO much better!
[::As Bobbi and Eliza embrace Alexa can't help but watch all of this closely from her table. It's clear she doesn't trust her Doll's ex-girlfriend one bit and is making a mental note that she will be keeping an eye on her going forward as Battleground returns to ringside for the next match up.::]
Arianna Grey: The following contest is a tag team match scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"Bite The Dust by the Pussy Cat Dolls" blares over the PA Speakers as Susan Rigger and Jessica Jackson walk out onto the stage like they just own that, the arena, and everyone in it. The crowd gives them a mixed reaction much like the Frosts received earlier as they just laugh and make their way to the ring, teasing like they are going to slap a fans hand before pulling it away and acting disgusted that a fan almost touched them.::]
Arianna Grey: The team is currently residing in Jacksonville, Florida. They are Susan Rigger and Jessica Jackson, the Queen's Court!
Alexis Rose: Oh boy... This team is very much full of themselves.
Monica Powers: Can you blame them though? Everywhere these two go they end up putting gold around their waist. Whether we like it or not, it will only be a matter of time before they wear gold here too.
[::Susan and Jessica get into the ring and each climb a turnbuckle to mock the crowd before laughing at them and then point at one another before hopping down and looking up at the ramp waiting for their opponents.::]
Arianna Grey: And their opponents...
[::"Creatures by 311" hits the PA Speakers as all eyes are on the stage, but no one comes out. The music stops and after a few moments restarts.::]
Arianna Grey: And their opponents....?
[::Arianna stated again a look of annoyance on her face as Jessica just snatches the microphone out of her hand.::]
Monica Powers: Oh here we go...
Alexis Rose: I have no idea where the Blazing Angels are, but clearly the Queen's Court is going to have something to say about it!
Jessica Jackson: So this is how it's gonna be huh? Was I right? Did they actually get drug tested today and get released?! Is that what happened!?
[::The crowd boos Jessica as she just sneers.::]
Jessica Jackson: Oh shut up!
[::Jessica turns to the ref and stares them down.::]
Jessica Jackson: Ring the bell and start the match! Count them out!
Monica Powers: Oh come on now!
DING! DING! DING!
[::The referee does as they are told, clearly looking intimidated by the duo and rings the bell and starts the count. Eventually they get to the count of ten and ring the bell again as Jessica shoves the microphone back in Arianna's chest.::]
Jessica Jackson: Go ahead! Do your damn job!
Arianna Grey: Here are your winners, by result of a forfeit..The Queen's Court!
[::The crowd boos yet again as Jessica chuckles and flips them all off. Susan takes the microphone from Arianna's grip now and begins to speak for the team.::]
Susan Rigger: Yes yes, I understand your dissatisfaction at not getting to witness us in action and I share the frustration. It would've given me great pleasure to humiliate a couple of rookies for your entertainment and mine, but unfortunately it seems that isn't in the cards for tonight.
[::Jessica just claps for Susan letting her get everything off her chest so to speak as the crowd just grumbles amongst themselves.::]
Susan Rigger: We know what a let down this must have been for you all, but worry not, you'll see the Court in action soon and we promise to dazzle you with our amazing talent, rivaled only by our stunning looks.
[::She winks at Jessica and both Court members strike a sexy pose for the benefit of those with flash photography, leaning back to back as they do.::]
Alexis Rose: Good grief...
Susan Rigger: Speaking of beating up people for your entertainment, I DO look forward to doing that to a certain trusted team-mate's uppity sister.
[::She gives Jessica a wink again. Jessica yells the words "Drag her Queen!" as the crowd just boos louder as they know who Susan is referring to and they don't like it.::]
Susan Rigger: That's right, the utter and humiliating domination of Bobbi Jackson that I oh so look forward to administering right in front of you all, it will be a spectacle to remember, I guarantee that.
[::Jessica asks for the microphone and Susan's hands it over.::]
Jessica Jackson: And let what we do to Bobbi be an example for EVERYONE ELSE in WWR! You get in the way of the Court you will be beaten, victimized, and humiliated! You will fall down on your knees and bow at the feet of the Queen!!
[::Jessica points at Susan as she slams the microphone down the crowd just rains boos down upon the Queen's Court, in no way thrilled with the way they just tore them all down. They both flip off the crowd and laugh clearly not giving a shit.::]
Alexis Rose: Well there you have it folks...the Queen's Court...
Monica Powers: Yeah, I really don't know what to say to that...?
Alexis Rose: I hope Bobbi Jackson kicks their asses sooner rather than later.
Monica Powers: ...Touche!
Alexis Rose: We've got one more commercial break folks and then it's time for the main event of the evening. Don't change that channel WWR fans, we'll be right back!
[::When WWR Battleground returns from a commercial break as the Queen's Court returns backstage as Jessica Jackson is talking to Susan Rigger as they walk down the hallway side by side in the arena...::]
Jessica Jackson: I kinda feel like we didn't get to do much of anything tonight...OH! I KNOW!!
[::Jessica exclaims as Susan raises an eyebrow.::]
Susan Rigger: Well? Spit it out already!
[::Susan says slapping Jessica on the ass. The tattooed blonde yelps with a huff as she rubs her behind as she responds.::]
Jessica Jackson: As far as I know, that Battleground Championship is still here in the building. Let's go find it and take it for ourselves!
[::Susan ponders that suggestion for a moment before nodding.::]
Susan Rigger: That's not a bad idea at all. Let's do that...
[::The Queen's Court head off in pursuit to find the championship and it's really not hard to do so as there is a bunch of screaming coming from the Pretty Committee's locker room down the hall. The two women nod at one another about to rush in as the door swings open and Super Tiger comes running out clutching the championship in her arms as you can hear Bianca Davis screaming from inside the room.::]
Bianca Davis: THIEF!!! STOP HER!! THAT'S MY TITLE!!!
Susan Rigger: Correction...that's MY title!
[::The Suplex Queen states grabbing Super Tiger from behind around her waist nailing her with a German suplex on the cold concrete floor laying her out. The busty Britt stands up dusting herself off as she responds.::]
Susan Rigger: Well that was easy...heh...
[::Susan picks up the title as her and Jessica begin to walk away but are confronted by Misti Malandro and Zoe Jane.::]
Zoe Jane: Where do you think YOU'RE going?!
[::The Queen's Court huff as the four women immediately start to brawl with one another. During the melee the Pretty Committee finally get out of their locker room and join the fray. Soon enough this brawl is attracting enough attention as Eden Hart, Roxy Karlsson, Allison Sullivan, and Vanessa Jones join in on the chaos. The camera man does their best to try and keep a view on all the action but it's almost impossible as a good quarter of the WWR roster is brawling it out in the hallway right now. Unbeknownst to most of them however, Zoe Jane is able to slip through the crowd with the championship and scurry off as the brawl continues for a championship that's no longer present as Battleground heads back to ringside for the main event.::]
Arianna Grey: This following contest is your main event of the evening! It is a three way elimination match with a sixty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"Doing It To Death by the Kills" blares over the PA Speakers as Aura Everton makes her way onto the stage and walks to the ring. No pop and circumstances. No playing up to the crowd. She just seems to be all business tonight.::]
Arianna Grey: From Great Falls, Montana. She is the New World Aura...Aura Everton!
Alexis Rose: Aura Everton, who got her start in in MMA almost a decade ago has decided to step into the world of professional wrestling earlier this year and she has impressed early and often in doing so.
Monica Powers: She's a beast Alexis. Someone I wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley in the middle of the night, that much is for certain!
[::Aura gets into the and shuffles around a bit throwing out a bit of shadow boxing before awaiting her other opponents.::]
Arianna Grey: And her opponent...
[::"Milkshake by Goodnight Nurse" hits the PA Speakers as the cameras watch the stage but no one comes out. The crowd starts to get antsy hoping there isn't another no show. When suddenly the cameras catch Arley entering through the crowd in the arena with the fans as the crowd loses their mind. The happy go lucky blonde interacts with the fans slapping an interacting with everyone before finally jumping over the barricade and coming around to the front of the stage to make her way to the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: From Lake Fenton, Michigan. She is "AK" Arley Kirk!
Monica Powers: She certainly knows how to make an entrance!
Alexis Rose: Arley has all the fans talking on social media after her signing Monica. I think everyone is excited to see what she's going to do here in the main event tonight.
[::Arley takes off the Angel Wings of her entrance gear and gives them to a little girl at ringside who starts to cry tears of happiness. The two share a few words and a hug before Kirk hops up into the ring slightly nodding over at Aura as they both await their opponent.::]
Arianna Grey: And their opponent...
[::"You're Going Down by Sick Puppies" hits the PA Speakers as the crowd roars loudly as the Titaness makes her presence known in WWR. She has a confident look on her face as she makes her way down the aisle toward the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: Currently residing Washington, DC...She is Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton!
Monica Powers: The Titaness is here! This woman wins championships EVERY WHERE she goes! To have here here in WWR is a big deal Alexis!
Alexis Rose: You get no argument out of me. She has taken the world of professional wrestling by storm the last couple of years and I'm certain WWR will be no exception.
[::Samantha steps into the ring and poses for the crowd before staring down the other two opponents in the ring. The stares on all three women's faces are intense and the referee wastes no time ringing the bell to get the main event underway.::]
DING! DING! DING!
As the match begins Arley catches Samantha's attention, taunting her and diving out through the ropes as the Titaness lunges after her, smirking at how easy the temperamental woman is to rile up. Aura grabs Samantha's shoulder and spins her around, then unleashes heavy punches and kicks on her, forcing the Titaness to block the blows as best she can before shoving Aura back. The two powerhouses exchange blows, both getting rocked by the force of their opponent's offense, but both refusing to give an inch.
Samantha finally catches Aura's arm and goes to bend it into a Kimura Lock, but the former prizefighter isn't about to be put into a lock so easily, slipping around the Titaness to slip free from her grip, then grab her legs and yank them out from under her to send her on her back. Before she can follow her down though her eyes widen.
Arley springs off the ropes to soar in a backwards flip and crash right into Aura, knocking her down flat on her back. The speedy beauty pops right back to her feet... and right into Samantha, who's arms wrap around Arley's neck, her forearm pressing under her chin as she catches her in her signature Sleeper Hold, Exiled To Tartarus. Arley's eyes practically bulge out at how tightly the tall woman's arms squeeze the hold on.
Arley's legs flail about before catching just enough purchase to drag the two close enough to the corner for her to step onto the turnbuckles and kick herself off them, using her momentum to knock the Titaness down, but Samantha doesn't release her grip on the hold. This is exactly what Arley was hoping though as the referee dives in to count Samantha's shoulders down for a three count.
The Titaness shoves Arley off her, but it's too late and though she hops right up and protests the pin there's just no convincing the referee. war. Samantha looks furious as she kicks the bottom rope with frustration, then huffs as she exits the ring and heads up the ramp, cursing under her breath over the slip-up that cost her the match. Meanwhile Aura and Arley are facing off, the faster Arley staying out of the bigger woman's range and poking at her with sudden hit and run moves. Aura is getting visibly frustrated as her attempts to return fire aren't connecting. She dives at Arley's legs, trying to grab at them, but the speedy beauty handsprings over her back, then as Aura turns she eats a kick right to the side of her face as Arley's leg slices through the air while she does a handstand.
Aura staggers backward and Arley is right on her, grabbing her wrist and lifting a foot to press it up under Aura's chin before dropping backward, Aura's head jerking back from the impact of the jawbreaking Playin' Footsies. The powerhouse's legs shake, but she manages to stay standing, though clearly dazed, and so Arley hops up, then grabs Aura's shoulders as she jumps and wraps her legs around Aura's head, then swings her body back to go for her finishing Kirkensteiner, but Aura plants her feet, blocking the move with sheer strength. She swings Arley's body back up, then smashes her down with a powerbomb. The still stunned Aura takes a moment to shake her head and clear it up a bit before she measures her opponent up and as Arley's getting up from one knee Aura pounces her, grabbing hold of her head and kicking her legs up to drop backward and rive Arley's skull down against the canvas in her signature Leaping DDT, the Last Call. Aura lays across Arley's body, grabbing the leg for the pin as the referee dives down and delivers the three count.
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, Aura Everton!
[::The crowd is absolutely spent at this point as this show totally exhausted them as they applaud the efforts all three women gave in that match as the referee raises Aura's hand in victory while Arley sits up in the nearby corner looking disappointed in herself.::]
Alexis Rose: What an incredible main event! What a show! Arley showed the entire world what she was made of tonight!
Monica Powers: It was a fantastic match. Aura proved to be the better woman tonight and there's no shame in that. Every woman on this roster should be proud of the show they put on tonight.
Alexis Rose: Speaking of the rest of the roster, I wonder if someone has escaped the building with the Battleground Championship yet?
Monica Powers: That's a good question, I think if someone did we would have been informed by now?
Alexis Rose: Can we get some cameras backstage please? Who has the championship right now???
[::As the camera shot comes in, Zoe Jane is looking around from behind a concession cart, looking for a chance to escape through the main exit. She sees what she believes to be clear sailing and stands, heading for the exit. Out of nowhere, Envy Ellis snatches her free arm, using it to armdrag Zoe to the floor, then rolls over and applies her Green With Envy armbar!
Jane screams in agony for a few moments until Ellis is satisfied she's incapacitated enough, then stands and collects the title, making a beeline for the exit! As she nears the doors, she turns and ensures she's not going to get jumped, then turns back around and walks out of the building's main exit, clutching the Battleground Championship tightly as she officially becomes the first-ever WWR Battleground Champion!::]
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