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Episode Four: Bracketology
Date: December 3rd, 2019
Venue: Georgia State Sports Arena
Location: Atlanta, GA
Date: December 3rd, 2019
Venue: Georgia State Sports Arena
Location: Atlanta, GA
[::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 once again, the home of WWR. The crowd is a hot one and so is the talented roster as they get ready for a hell of an awesome show. The cameras pan through the crowd as the fans hold up their signs and jump up and down as you see signs like...::]
WHY ELIZA WHY?!
ENVY ROBBED ZOE
HEY AURA CAN I GET A RIDE TOO?!?
DOWN WITH THE QUEEN'S COURT
And...
SUPER TIGER IS MY HERO
[::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...::]
WHY ELIZA WHY?!
ENVY ROBBED ZOE
HEY AURA CAN I GET A RIDE TOO?!?
DOWN WITH THE QUEEN'S COURT
And...
SUPER TIGER IS MY HERO
[::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: We are on the final stop before our first Super show, WWR Rising! Tonight, all the questions we have about Rising will come together. Welcome to Women's Wrestling Revolution Battleground! Coming to you live here as always at the Georgia State Sports Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. I'm Alexis Rose and I'm joined by my broadcast partner, Monica Powers! Monica, Rising is two weeks away, are you ready?
Monica Powers: Alexis, I was ready two weeks ago! After the way we went off the air last week I still think we need some answers from Eliza Frost!
Alexis Rose: Well we heard from her on social media throughout the last two weeks but I agree, we all deserve an actual explanation as to what went down two weeks ago. Hopefully we get one before the night is over! But not only that, by the time tonight is over we will know who the two women are that will compete for the World Championship at Rising. We are in for an incredible night!
[::The cameras pan around the Georgia State Sports Arena as the crowd is definitely excited for Bracketology tonight. The lights go down and the Tron lights up showing “Pretty” Ricky Stanton backstage who is greeted with a mixed reaction by the fans while he's talking on the phone and goes into an empty office. Just then his door closes and he turns around to see it’s Aura Everton.::]
Aura Everton: RICKY. STANTON. I’ve been waiting for weeks!
[::Ricky hangs up his phone, eyebrow raised.::]
Pretty Ricky Stanton: Foorrrrrr…….?
Aura Everton: YOU KNOW WHAT FOR!
Pretty Ricky Stanton: Look Aura, I think you’re a great wrestler but it wouldn’t work out I mean, we don't even have that much time and Bracketology is going down and yeah, it’s gonna be complicated and …
Aura Everton: I JUST WANT A SELFIE WITH YOU!
[::Ricky looks around and laughs::]
Pretty Ricky Stanton: OHHHHHHHH that’s what this is all about...I totally forgot!
Aura Everton: What did you think this was???
[::Aura asks as she cocks an eyebrow. Ricky immediately puts his hands up.::]
Pretty Ricky Stanton: Nothing. Ummm.I have no idea what I was thinking soooooo hand me your phone girl and get one with the Pretty Boy!
[::Aura smiles as she gets close to Stanton and takes her selfie::]
Aura Everton: THANK YOU! This is so cool! Enjoy the show!
[::She walks out the office as Ricky breathes a sigh of relief, getting back on his phone and talking as the tron changes to words on the screen announce over the loud speaker in Susan Rigger's voice…::]
BOW DOWN TO THE QUEEN'S COURT
[::"On Your Knees by W.A.S.P." blast over the PA Speakers as the crowd boos loudly as Susan Rigger leads the members of the Queen's Court out onto the stage as she raises a pinky finger in the air as pyro goes off on the stage as the five women make their way to the ring.::]
Alexis Rose: Well speak of the devil and they appear!
Monica Powers: Works for me, we've been waiting two weeks for real answers! We deserve to get them right now!
[::The Queen's Court all enter the ring and strike a pose before Jessica takes the microphone away from Arianna as their theme music dies down and the boos from the crowd doesn't cease.::]
Jessica Jackson: Oh shut the fuck up!
[::Jessica's words only makes the crowd boo even louder as she just rolls her eyes and taps her foot, letting them get it out of their system.::]
Jessica Jackson: You know we can stand here all night and take over the damn show you know, we have things to say and you all are gonna hear them whether you like it or not!
[::Finally the crowd starts to settle a bit because they do want to see a wrestling show tonight. Jessica chuckles feeling like she won.::]
Jessica Jackson: That's better! And since I've heard this question about a million times in the last two weeks, I'll propose it to you right now...
[::Jessica turns to Eliza Frost...::]
Jessica Jackson: Eliza!!! Why oh WHY did you turn on my sister Bobbi!? Why did you attack her stupid girlfriend Alexa!? We deserve answers!!!
[::The tattooed blonde says trying to keep a straight face as she hands the microphone off to the curvy brunette Frost sister as the crowd boos her loudly as well before starting a loud "YOU SOLD OUT" chant. Eliza rolls her eyes before bringing the microphone up to her lips to speak.::]
Eliza Frost: You people are such simpletons. Why anyone would choose to give you, or Alexa for that matter, so much as the time of the day is beyond me. Bobbi was once... very dear to me. But of course, she had something even more dear...
[::She raises the hand on which she wears her wedding band, the fans who know of her and Bobbi's history, of how she is now married to Bobbi's ex-husband after taking him from her, boo even louder.::]
Eliza Frost: ...yet I thought perhaps I could salvage something yet... but then I saw her with that... that SKANK and I just knew she'd gone off the deep end in her desperation to fill a void.
[::Eliza shakes her head in disgust.::]
Eliza Frost: Such a shame, but I'm not going to side with a lost cause when instead I can ascend the ranks of WWR among the very elite, as a member of the Court.
Alexis Rose: She thinks Bobbi is a lost cause?
Monica Powers: I'm very disappointed in Eliza. Bobbi tried so hard to salvage their relationship ever after everything they've been through and this is the thanks she gets...
[::Eliza hands the mic over to Susan Rigger.::]
Susan Rigger: I can... somewhat relate, which is why I was glad to welcome you to the Court so you can channel your frustrations into success. And that is exactly what the future holds for us all, success, accolades, victory and championship gold.
[::The Suplex Queen smirks as her team mates nod their heads in agreement.::]
Susan Rigger: Any who doubt us will find themselves put in their place as we stomp all over them on our way to the very top of WWR, where we will reign as the deserving aristocracy of the ring that we are.
[::Susan slides an arm around the waist of Eden Hart, pulling her closer.::]
Susan Rigger: Tonight one of us goes on in the World Championship tournament, but the one thing that's certain is that in the end the Court WILL hold the gold.
[::Eden nods in agreement and Susan plants a kiss on her cheek before dropping the mic as the Court begin to clear out of the ring, heading up the ramp.::]
Alexis Rose: The Queen's Court ladies and gentlemen...
Monica Powers: Yea, I'm glad that's over. Because I didn't think that many egos could occupy a ring at one time without it imploding!
Alexis Rose: We gotta take a quick commercial break but we'll be right back with more WWR Battleground!
[::Two weeks later and once again, within the Georgia State Sports Arena, the camera obtains a visual of the ever-so-lovely Chelsea Pryce. She’s dressed for her ring attire, prepared for the opening bout of the fourth installment of WWR’s Battleground. However, the match is a six-woman tag-team match… and she’s alone.::]
Chelsea Pryce: Damn kids are late. Where the hell are Lassindra and Charlotte?
[::The eleven-year wrestling veteran doesn’t seem to accept tardiness in the industry. She leans against the wall and folds her arms across her chest. Her eyes look up to the digital clock hanging on the opposite wall. A light tapping of her left boot on the tile floor begins. Just as the last thread of her patience is about to be exhausted, Charlotte Haliday steps within the camera’s view. She observes the look on Chelsea’s face, all she offers is a half grin.::]
Charlotte Haliday: All is right in the world, I’m accounted for. Can’t speak for Lassindra. Whatever. We got this.
[::The Ice Queen’s eyes narrow on Charlotte, not amused with the carefree attitude she displays.::]
Chelsea Pryce: I’m sure she’s running late… much like you were.
[::She shakes her head a little.::]
Chelsea Pryce: We’re a team. Even if it’s just for one night, we need to work together.
Charlotte Haliday: And we will. Don’t worry about it. The three rats who are going to fall victim to us can be on as many pages as one of those yellow phone books. Won’t matter.
[:: Charlotte pauses to get a better gauge for Chelsea’s disposition. She folds her arms into her chest. She raises an eyebrow::]
Charlotte Haliday: Why are you on edge? Aren’t you supposed to be the Ice Queen? Detached from emotion. So I was late. Whatever. I’m here now.
Chelsea Pryce: It’s time management and coordination.
[::Unfolding her arms, Chelsea moves from the wall and approaches Charlotte.::]
Chelsea Pryce: We’re scheduled to compete in the opening match of the night. We need to be among the first wrestlers ready. We need to make sure we’re on the same wavelength if we’re going to stand a chance of winning. The winning team receives the opportunity to compete for the WWR Battleground Championship at the first-ever pay-per-view show. Isn’t that what you want?
[::Charlotte nods.::]
Charlotte Haliday: Of course I do. I was comfortable in London. If I wanted to, I could make a living on the independent scene over there. A friend convinced me to take a chance. Uproot my life. I didn’t come to the United States to fail.
[::Charlotte unfolds her arms. She rests them by her side.::]
Charlotte Haliday: Look. My bad for being late. Being carefree is my thing. From this point on, I’ll compromise for the sake of the team. Now if our partner would show up, we can officially get the ball rolling.
[::Lassindra approaches the other two women she would be tagging with tonight, her face laser-focused as she stretches her arms.::]
Lassindra Vivara: What’s the matter? Didn’t think I’d make it on time? I’ve been here for hours. Bobbi was giving me a pep talk to get me prepared for my debut.
[::Lassindra looks to the other two women and nods, a grin on her face.::]
Lassindra Vivara: WE will be the victorious team tonight. I have no doubt. We’ve heard next to nothing from our opponent’s leading up to this match. I legitimately think they might be scared.
[::Learning this, Chelsea raises an eyebrow. She was unaware that Lassindra was already within the arena. With a glance at Charlotte, she chuckles softly and runs her fingers through her blonde hair.::]
Chelsea Pryce: Well… I guess we’re all set, then. Let’s be on our way.
Lassindra Vivara: Yes, let’s. The sooner we get this match over with, the sooner the three of us will be challenging for the Battleground Championship at Rising.
[::Ah, confident smiles all around. The ladies nod before they make their way towards ringside together for the opening contest.::]
Arianna Grey: This opening contest is a six woman tag match, scheduled for one fall. With the winning team moving on to compete in a fatal four way elimination match for the WWR Battleground Championship at Rising! Introducing first...
[::."No Giving Up by Crossfade" blares over the PA Speakers as Lassindra V, Charlotte Haliday, and Chelsea Pryce take the stage to a great fan reaction. They all nod at one another as they make their way to the ring..::]
Arianna Grey: The team of Lassindra V, Chelsea Pryce, and Charlotte Haliday!
Monica Powers: The six women in this match were likely unfamiliar with one another two weeks ago but these three have really bonded since the match was announced. Going out to eat, talking strategies and what not.
Alexis Rose: It is certainly a smart move. The better you get to know your teammates the easier it will be to work together in the ring. But they need to remember, if they win tonight...they instantly become opponents in two weeks at Rising.
[::The three women get into the ring and Lassindra and Chelsea strike some poses for the crowd that eats it all up while Charlotte on the other hand stares at the entrance ramp clearly more worried about fighting than acknowledging the fans in attendance tonight.::]
Arianna Grey: And their opponents...
[::"Shape of You by Ed Sheeran" hits the PA Speakers as the team of Lacey Turner, Noelle Faith, and Diamond Steele hit the ramp. They get a mixed reaction as the fans like some of them but can't stand others. It's just the dynamic of a match like this to see who can co-exist for a shot at the title. The trio make their way to the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: The team of Diamond Steele, Lacey Turner, and Noelle Faith!
Alexis Rose: I honestly don't know if these three have even spoken to each other since this match got announced. And with Diamond Steele's ego, I can't say I blame them.
Monica Powers: Turner has quite the ego on her too. I feel bad for the newcomer Noelle, who told me backstage earlier today to call her Ellie. She seemed nice enough, I wish her the best tonight with those two she has as tag partners!
[::The trio get into the ring and stare off with their opponents, the referee moves the teams to their corners as they discuss who will be starting the match for both sides as the referee calls for the bell to start the match up...::]
DING! DING! DING!
The match starts out with the two most experienced ladies on either side facing off in Chelsea Pryce and Diamond Steele. They circle each other and meet in the middle for the collar-and-elbow, eventually breaking it as neither woman can snag an advantage. This happens a couple more times, and as Pryce begins to back Steele towards her corner, Lacey Turner tags herself in and kicks Pryce in the belly. Steele and Turner double team her for the entirety of the five-count, but as Steele exits, Pryce catches Turner with a quick forearm to the jaw that staggers her. A second gives her separation, and the veteran quickly gets to her own corner, with Lassindra V tagging in.
Turner meets her with a quick arm drag, then starts putting the boots to her, but as she runs to the ropes and looks for a leg drop, V rolls away and Turner lands hard on her tailbone. Lassindra pulls Lacey up and headbutts her hard, then swings her across, looking for a back body drop, but Turner punts her in the chest and dives for her corner, hitting the outstretched hand of Noelle Faith. Faith comes in to a big cheer from the crowd, and quickly grabs V’s arm, chopping away at the shoulder a few times before Lassindra rolls and regains her vertical base. She powers Noelle back to her own corner and tags in Charlotte Haliday. Haliday wastes no time in jabbing Faith in the eye, then clotheslines her to the mat to give her team the advantage.
The next few minutes of the match show the trio of Pryce, Haliday, and Lassindra work pretty well together, keeping Noelle in their half of the ring, wearing her down with different slams, stomps, and suplexes that have the youngster from Brazil rocked. Eventually, Faith finds the werewithal to roll away from an elbow drop attempt by Charlotte, crawling to her corner to tag in Diamond. Diamond enters a house afire, strong elbow strikes the order for all three of her opponents, followed by a floatover DDT to Haliday that gets her a two-count. She drags Haliday to her corner and tags in Lacey, but the clean exchange is upended by Chelsea and Lassindra, who rush into the ring to save their partner.
The donnybrook then ensues, and the referee quickly loses sight of which two competitors are legal. Steele hits a beautiful springboard crossbody onto Lassindra on the outside, while Turner scores with a clothesline to Charlotte that takes them both over the top rope and onto the floor. Unfortunately, that leaves the rookie alone with the veteran, and as Noelle turns away from the actions of her partners, she’s met by Pryce with the double-knee facebuster she calls Pay The Pryce, and a three-count later secures the victory for her side.
Arianna Grey: Here are your winners, the team of Chelsea Pryce, Lassindra V, and Charlotte Haliday!
[::While the three women are satisfied with their victory they can't help but eye one another up knowing that in two weeks they are no longer teammates, they are opponents.::]
Alexis Rose: Impressive victory for Lassindra, Charlotte, and Chelsea!
Monica Powers: They worked really well together, but in two weeks throw that all out the window at Rising.
Alexis Rose: There are no friends when it comes to championship gold.
Monica Powers: Speaking of championship gold, we have former WWR Battleground Champion standing by backstage. Do we have the cameras back there?
[::Backstage, Envy Ellis can be seen standing before the camera. She looks past the camera, presumably towards people standing on the other side. With her hands on her hips and a stern look in her eye, she talks.::]
Envy Ellis: Look, so tonight we have a six-woman tag match against Aura Everton, Misti Malandro, and Zoe Jane.
[::She sneers bitterly at the mention of the third name.::]
Envy Ellis: Now, we all know that Zoe and I have issues ever since her FLUKE win over me a month ago… but I corrected that two weeks ago when I made sure she would NOT keep tarnishing the image of the company by remaining the luckiest Battleground Champion ever. But that was two weeks ago. This isn’t about then… this is about tonight…
[::Envy sighs.::]
Envy Ellis: Look… I know we may not be a very likely trio. The Queen’s Court already seems to have it out for me after failing to recruit our amazing GM, Abby McIntosh, to their ranks, and I’m sure the Triad would love to get me out of the way just as well. But tonight we have to put all of that aside for the greater good. I don’t want to suffer a loss and I know you don’t either. So here’s what you have to do…
[::She smiles, looking earnestly at whoever is listening.::]
Envy Ellis: Just trust me. Follow my lead and I will help us to victory. I will lead the way! Trust me tonight. We’ve got this… we’ve got this…
[::The camera pans around, showing that Envy is actually talking to no one, likely just psyching herself up for the upcoming match. She nods, satisfied with her speech, before she heads out of the locker-rooms as Battleground heads to another place backstage Everything where we are able to see the one and only Christina Zdunich and she is traveling the area with that of Maria Salvatore. Maria seems to be a bit down as she glances over at Crystal.::]
Christina Zdunich: So this is our backstage area. Seems to be like most, anyway I really think you would love it here. There are some really cool people around. You will fit right in.
Maria Salvatore: Yeah…
Christina Zdunich: what’s wrong?!
Maria Salvatore: It’s just this whole marriage thing with Maleek. I never imagined he would try to shove a divorce in front of me like the way he did. Like we have a child together that’s just so wrong.
Christina Zdunich: Don’t focus on that. I know you have been out of wrestling with the baby and everything but I know it’s going to feel good to be back. This is where you belong and who knows maybe we can team up. Granted the Maidens would kill me but Stephanie and her sister should be doing their own thing, and you need me right now.
[::Maria sighs.::]
Maria Salvatore: True but the most important thing is that you shouldn’t be worrying about me. You have far important things to worry about like your huge match tonight. You get to step in the ring with that of Bobbi Jackson. Like you two have so much history and this is going to be something special.
Christina Zdunich: You don’t know the half of it. Bobbi and I have way too much history between us. Some good, some bad… There was a time in GWF I was the World and Tag Team Champion, and I welcomed her by trying to bash her with a title to the face and instead she planted me on the ground with a pedigree. It wasn’t too long before she ended up taking both belts from me. One on a weekly show and my main title at a Wrestlemania card.
[::Maria smirks.::]
Maria Salvatore: I remember when she and Susan took the tag titles from you and Lisa Salvatore. My sister in law was so furious, and that’s when you got mad and ended up betraying Lisa. You do have a habit of stabbing people in the back don’t you?!
Christina Zdunich: HEYYYYYYY, that’s the old me… I rather not remember those days. My personalities were way out of control. Rose Goddess felt like she was the best thing ever. Rose Witch wanted to mutilate Bobbi, and Rose Girl was too overly peaceful. I was an absolute mess and I really didn’t know what to do with myself.
Maria Salvatore: So how do you view yourself now?!
[::Christina shrugs her shoulders.::]
Christina Zdunich: Probably as a mixture of Rose Girl and just being who I am really meant to be. I don’t know to be honest this match with Bobbi is really going to feel like closing out this chapter between us. I don’t like fighting Bobbi not because I don’t like her but because she’s been there since the beginning. I just want to really emerge as friends. I want things to feel smooth between us win or lost. I have history with Bobbi as I do with Jessica. Just that family in general is close to me. I do want to win and go on to beat Samantha but if I could win just having that solid friendship with Bobbi where we could really bond that would be awesome too. It’s funny she is wearing red now which was the Williams colors for the longest and I am wearing cyan. It’s funny how things change.
[::They both smile at one another.::]
Christina Zdunich: Anyway you will love it here and I will give Bobbi everything I have plus more. Just wait for it, it’s going to be super exciting. I guarantee that much! I better head out there!
[::With that Christina heads off to go wrestler her match with Bobbi before Battleground takes a quick commercial break…::]
Arianna Grey: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a first round match in the WWR World Championship tournament 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 to a very loud enthusiastic crowd reaction 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: One has to imagine that Bobbi Jackson is still fuming from two weeks ago, a chance to finally settle things with Susan Rigger only for things to be ruined by the now much longer Queen's Court.
Monica Powers: We heard from the Court earlier tonight and I'm sure that only made matters worse. Bobbi and Christina have quite a history and I feel the Phoenix is going into this match with something to prove tonight.
[::Bobbi gives Alexa a hug at ringside before getting into the ring on her own. She stares up at the stage with an intensity in her eyes. Almost as if in her mind she was about to treat Christina like she wants to treat Susan.::]
Arianna Grey: And her opponent...
[::"Mega Man 3 Hip Hop Theme Instrumental" hits the PA Speakers as Christina Zdunich hits the stage with a grin on her face, the woman who just recently celebrated a birthday points at Bobbi in the ring as she makes her way down the aisle.::]
Arianna Grey: From Detroit, Michigan. She is the Blossoming Rose, Christina Zdunich!
Monica Powers: I know we touch a lot on Susan and Bobbi's long standing rivalry, but one can't forget these two had quite the rivalry back in the day!
Alexis Rose: True point, when Christina was known as Crystal Hilton...these two are certainly friends now a days but I'm certain when that bell rings there will be no friends in that ring. This is all about becoming the first WWR World Champion!
[::Christina gets into the ring and offers a quick handshake to Bobbi who accepts it briefly before backing away. The two women obviously respect one another but they both know how important this match is. The referee looks at both women to make sure they are ready before calling for the bell to start the match.::]
DING! DING! DING!
Jackson and Zdunich come out of the corner, meeting in the center and bumping fists quickly in a show of sportsmanship, being these two are close friends outside of the ring. Inside the ring, however, there are no friends, there is only the opportunity to advance in this tournament, and come one step closer to becoming the first ever WWR World Champion.
Bobbi steps forward first, holding her hands up in the positioning for a classic “test of strength”, which Christina obliges, linking her hands with Jackson as the two begin to try overpowering one another. With neither able to get a foothold, Bobbi slips the grip of Christina, the blonde pulling her blue haired opponents right arm up into a hammerlock before releasing it and backing away with a smile. The crowd cheers as Christina shakes a finger at Bobbi as if to say “okay, I see you”.
The Phoenix and the Rose are circling now, and Christina makes the first move, turning and coming off the ropes, leaping for a flying crossbody. Bobbi takes the hit with an oof, but before the ref can even come down to count, Jackson kicks out, then kips up to her feet. Christina hits the ropes again, but Bobbi is right behind her, a hard elbow to the chin as the Blossoming Rose rebounds off the ropes. Bobbi hooks Zdunich, looking for a DDT, but the high flying submissions wrestler slips out, leaping up with an enzuigiri that catches the Phoenix flush on the jaw, rocking her.
Christina lunges in, schoolboy attempt, NO! She’s rolling through! She’s locking in POWER ABSORPTION! She’s gonna try to get Bobbi to tap! They’re awfully close to the ropes though, and, with great difficulty, Bobbi drags both of them over and gets a hand on the bottom rope, breaking the referee’s count. Bobbi coughs, rubbing her throat as Christina picks her up to her feet. FLASHING LIGHTS incoming! No! Jackson blocks, responding with a SUPERKICK of her own! Christina stumbles, and Bobbi wastes no time delivering a CHOP BLOCK, clipping the Rose, so to speak, and drags her to the center of the ring before grabbing her by the ankles. Here it comes, Bobbi’s got her hooked and locked into the TRIAL BY FIRE! She’s sitting all the way down! Zdunich has nowhere to go! SHE TAPPED! Christina Zdunich taps, giving Bobbi Jackson the win by submission!
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, the Rising Phoenix Bobbi Jackson!
[::Bobbi lets go of the Trial by Fire immediately as she pumps her fists in victory. Christina slowly gets to her feet as she congratulates Bobbi and the two share a hug before Zdunich leaves the ring and gives the Phoenix her moment.::]
Monica Powers: One down, one to go...
Alexis Rose: It was an impressive victory from Bobbi for sure, but now she has to deal with the Titaness later on tonight. It's going to be quite a task to undertake.
Monica Powers: Well it's the price she pays for getting that match with Susan at Dangerous Games, Rigger also has the same mountain to climb tonight!
Alexis Rose: Very true, Susan Rigger will go one on one against her student Eden Hart, coming up next on Battleground after these quick commercials!
[::As Battleground returns, we see a familiar message on the screen which reads "The following message is spoken in Spanish, with subtitles provided to us by Google Translate". As the scene opens, we see El Sin Rostro standing alone in the rafters of the arena.::]
El Sin Rostro: <<Two weeks ago I was unsuccessful. Tonight, I am unused.>>
[::She lowers her head, gazing down onto the arena below.::]
El Sin Rostro: <<It is a bitter pill to swallow, being unneeded just two weeks after debuting while everyone else appears to be on the card. But it is one that I shall consume and hold with intent.>>
[::Lifting her head, Rostro looks to the camera.::]
El Sin Rostro: <<But this is the last night that I shall be in this position. Tonight I observe, and intervene where warranted or necessary. After this I will leave my mark, and you shall remember The Faceless.>>
[::She turns away from the camera, which cuts elsewhere as we see Vanessa Jones who can be seen pacing through the hallways. Already dressed in her ring gear for the night - ring gear that now has some tiger stripes as a nod to her tag team partner, Super Tiger - the young woman is clearly nervous. Starting her wrestling career an unimpressive 0-3 wasn’t entirely unthinkable, but definitely unfortunate. Now her fate rests with the fate of another. She stops in front of the locker-rooms, talking through the door.::]
Vanessa Jones: Hey Super Tiger… I know we haven’t actually teamed together yet. And I know that we’re kind of randomly put together in this tag team thing where if we win, we get put into the title picture right away. And that’s really super cool!
[::She paces more, biting her lip.::]
Vanessa Jones: I just… I want you to know that our training time has been absolutely amazing! I’ve learned so much from you, even more than I dreamed possible when learning from Angelica or Kayla…
[::Vanessa stops, catching herself rambling.::]
Vanessa Jones: I… I’m rambling again. But I just wanted to let you know that I got your back tonight, okay? You and me… let’s do this!
[::She nods her head, satisfied with the message she relayed to her partner before she walks off. As she walks away, Super Tiger walks back towards her locker-room, not passing Vanessa along the way. The scene cuts back to ringside for the next match.::]
Arianna Grey: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is a first round match in the WWR World Championship tournament with a twenty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"Bite the Dust by the Pussycat Dolls" blares over the PA Speakers as Susan Rigger struts out onto the stage and strikes a pose for the cameras as the crowd boos her loudly as the busty brunette makes her way to the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: From London, England...Representing the Queen's Court...She is the Suplex Queen, Susan Rigger!
Alexis Rose: Well we already heard from Susan and her Court earlier this evening. I don't like what they did at Dangerous Games one bit but I can't argue with the results.
Monica Powers: And thanks to their efforts two weeks ago, no matter who wins this match the Queen's Court move right into the Semi Finals of the World title tournament. Very calculated move by these women.
[::Susan gets into the ring and looks up at the ramp. Actually looking a bit torn over the fact that she has to wrestle against her stablemate, her student, and her girlfriend in Eden Hart.::]
Arianna Grey: And her opponent...
[::"Eye of a Panther by Steel Panther" hits the PA Speakers as Eden Hart walks out onto the stage. Eden doesn't look super comfortable about this match up either as her eyes meet Susan's as she makes her way to the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: From Seattle, Washington, also representing the Queen's Court...Eden Hart!
Monica Powers: It will be interesting to see how much Susan has truly taught Eden going into a match like this. She trained her, but did she teach her everything?
Alexis Rose: That's a great question, will the student be able to defeat the teacher? Or will the Suplex Queen reign supreme? We're about to find out!
[::Eden gets into the ring as she and Susan stare one another down. They give one another a hug as the crowd boos. Susan can be heard telling Eden they have to do the match and let the chips fall where they may. Eden nods in agreement as the referee rings the bell to start the match...::]
DING! DING! DING!
The two women begin to circle one another sizing each other up. It looks like both are hesitant to make the first move which just causes the crowd to boo the members of the Queen's Court loudly. Eden looks out into the crowd and growls in frustration before hitting the ropes and comes back charging at Susan who just thrusts her body forward as Hart comes rushing back at her as the blonde takes a ridiculous looking bump after they connect as she falls to the canvas. The referee looks confused as Susan laughs and places a foot on Eden's chest and tells the referee to get down and count which they reluctantly do. The brunette grins down at the blonde who returns one back up at her Queen as the referee counts the pinfall and this one is already over.
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, the Suplex Queen Susan Rigger!
[::Eden hops right up after the bell ring and hops into Susan's arms as the two laugh hysterically and the crowd boos the duo loudly. Eden then gets down and raises Susan's hand high proclaiming her the winner.::]
Alexis Rose: Oh you've gotta be freaking kidding me!
Monica Powers: The Queen's Court just got one up on our General Manager...
Alexis Rose: Bobbi had a fantastic match with Christina and then we got...THIS!
Monica Powers: So essentially Susan only has to wrestle once tonight while Bobbi is stuck wrestling twice...ridiculous!
Alexis Rose: We should have known better than to believe the Court was going to do anything fairly. We'll be back right after this quick commercial break.
[::As Battleground returns from commercial break we are taken to a pre-tape from earlier in the day, showing Super Tiger, who is carrying something in both hands quite gingerly, and appears to be looking for someone backstage. She stops outside of a locker room door, carefully repositioning whatever is under the towel she’s carrying, and knocks on the door. The camera pans up and reveals the name “Aura Everton” on the door, to a cheer from the audience.::]
Super Tiger: Aura-San? I was hoping now would be a good time, before the show starts.
[::The door opens to another pop from the audience as the tattooed former illegal fight club fighter turned pro-wrestler appears in the doorway.::]
Aura Everton: Sure Tiggs. What’s can I do ya fer?
[::Aura motions Tiger inside, the camera following. Aura sits down on a chair, in the middle of her pre-match routine before her big six women tag team match later that night. Tiger sits on a bench, setting down her package next to her.::]
Super Tiger: I just wanted to let you know that I think you took your loss last show to Samantha really well! The way a true professional wrestler should.
[::Tiger smiles, beaming under the mask, as the audience claps in agreement.::]
Aura Everton: I got a feelin' that Sam and I ain't done yet, not by a long shot. I won our first encounter here in WWR, she won the second. But we're so closely matched and respect each other so much, I just know that there's much, much more to come between The Titaness and I. But that can’t be the only reason you’re here. What’s under the towel?
[::Tiger smiles, taking the towel off to reveal a black and silver Tiger mask in a display case.::]
Super Tiger: I want you to have this, Aura-San. In Japan, a wrestler is honored with the Tiger mask for proving his or herself worthy in the ring. It isn’t about wins or losses, but about heart, and conviction. When I saw you dominate early, I was proud of you. But the way you took your loss on the chin, and doubled down on your efforts from there really spoke to me. So, Super Strong Tiger, I guess this is my way of saying, in my opinion, you’re not a former illegal fighter turned wrestler. You’re a true professional wrestler, in my eyes, at least.
[::The camera cuts to Aura, who is stunned and a little visibly shook.::]
Aura Everton: Tiger... I... I don't know what to say. Really. I'm honored. Thank you.
[::Tiger smiles happily and nods, before getting up to hug her friend. The two embrace for a long moment.::]
Super Tiger: Best of luck in your match tonight! I’ll be cheering for your team to win!
[::The little masked luchadora smiles brightly before waving at the camera, which then cuts back to a very solemn looking Aura Everton, who is simply staring at the display case in her hands as the pre-tape fades to black and Battleground cameras take us to another area backstage, Cappadonna and Nari Chang are both striking dual heavy bags while Malaya Diyosa paced behind them and analyzed their techniques while speaking on their behalf.::]
Malaya Diyosa: Remember, girls. This is your last chance to get into the gauntlet match. We need to prove to them why we are the dominant faction within WWR.
[::She said, as Cappadonna would focus on her kicks, showing off her martial arts background.::]
Malaya Diyosa: I know you two are the fiercest women in that match, and none of them can hold a candle to you. Cappadonna, a renowned martial artist from the slums of Shaolin... and Nari Chang, a loyal soldier and powerhouse from the North Korean Army. My tools of war... my enforcers... and WWR's future Tag Team Champions.
[::Malaya said deviously, as she would stop them both.::]
Malaya Diyosa: Even though I will have other matters to worry about tonight in my own tag match, tonight will be your night. Now go out there and prove why the Satsujin Triad should be feared.
[::She said with a tone of animosity in her voice, wanting her girls to slaughter the competition, as they set out to the ring for the next match.::]
Arianna Grey: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is a tag team over the top rope battle royale. If one woman is eliminated, that also eliminates their partner. The last team standing will be the final team in the World Tag Team title Gauntlet match at Rising!
[::.The women had already came out to the ring as the backstage segment was shown to the audience watching at home. Five different tag teams with a lot on the line here. Securing the final spot in the Tag Team Gauntlet is an incredible advantage that any of these teams would love to have::]
Monica Powers: I don't think we can truly overstate just how important this match up is when it comes to hopefully winning tag team gold in two weeks at Rising!
Alexis Rose: The right to be the last team in that Gauntlet is incredibly important and should make which ever team is able to pull it off here the instant favorite going into the pay per view in two weeks time. I'm very excited to see how this plays out!
[::The referees to watch the outside exit the ring and call for the bell to start this very important match up.::]
DING! DING! DING!
The Satsujin Triad quickly eyes up the Sullivan Sisters, and the two teams begin to do battle with each other. At the same time, the Pretty Committee jack jaws with Super Tiger and Vanessa Jones, the discussion looking heated until Jessica Jackson and Dominique Frost spin Tiger and Jones around and lay into them with fists a-fury. This gives Davis and Taylor a chance to slink away from the situation, each of them taking a position in a corner and, at least for the moment, safely away from the fisticuffs.
That changes when Nari Chang whips Allison Sullivan towards Veronica’s corner, and Dominique slings Vanessa into Bianca’s corner, each of them smashing the member of The PC into the corners they were in. Cappadonna then whips her partner in towards Allison like a missile, but Sullivan sidesteps the rushing shoulder attack, and Chang buries her muscled shoulder into Veronica instead, knocking the wind from her and sending her down to the mat. Dominique tries to follow up with a running boot to Jones, but like Allison, Jones steps free and Frost fills up the face of Bianca Davis with a fillet-de-sole, sending Malibu’s Hottest Export down on her backside in the corner.
The action between the other four teams is fevered, with each trying desperately to isolate one member of a team and work together to eliminate that person, but each attempt is either broken up by that person’s partner, or even by a member from another team, trying to usurp the elimination for her team. Finally, Allison Sullivan is crushed into one corner by a flying Super Tiger, and the Triad use the opportunity for Cappadonna to slingshot Nari across the ring and send Stephanie flying over the top rope with a huge clothesline!
ELIMINATED: The Sullivan Sisters by The Satsujin Triad
Allison rolls under the bottom rope, a bit of a sad look on her face, helping her sister up and towards the back. Meanwhile, both Jessica and Dominique attempt to jettison Super Tiger, but the plucky lucharesu stalwart has her legs wrapped around the middle rope, holding on for dear life as the two members of The Queen’s Court try to pry them apart, alternately working over Tiger’s legs and back with punches and forearms. Vanessa comes to and sees her partner in peril, and quickly runs over and boots Frost away, but Jackson continues to try and send Tiger out. Cappadonna sees this and quickly springs to action, hitting the ropes and springing off with a dropkick, but instead of the tied-up Tiger, she aims for and scores with two well-placed boots to the back of Jessica’s neck, and the force of the blow teeters her over the top rope dangerously! Chang is quick to follow up, grabbing Jessica’s legs and flipping them upward, giving the Jackson sister no choice but to fall to the apron and then the floor!
ELIMINATED: Jessica Jackson and Dominique Frost by The Satsujin Triad
Dominique looks disgusted as she helps Jessica up, not with her partner, but with being tossed out by the Triad. Meanwhile, The Pretty Committee has gotten a little bolder, double-teaming Vanessa in one corner. Tiger gingerly lets go of the ropes, quickly scurrying back on safe side of them in the ring. Nari Chang doesn’t waste time, quickly smashing Tiger with a forearm, which Tiger returns. They exchange beefy forearm shots again, and the pounding commences back and forth, with the crowd alternating between cheers for Tiger and boos for Nari. Tired of the exchange, Cappadonna rushes full-speed at Super Tiger, hoping to catch her off-guard and bull rush her out, but Tiger sees her coming and leaps up, catching Cap with a nifty hurricanrana, holding the top rope as she slings Cappadonna over the top and out of the match! Nari attempts to smash Tiger’s hands, looking to eliminate her on the backend, but Jones bumrushes Chang with a huge shoulder block, and Nari snorts before exiting the ring.
ELIMINATED: The Satsujin Triad by Super Tiger and Vanessa Jones
The two remaining teams stand and look at each other, with The Pretty Committee huddling quickly. The veterans nod and get into the faces of both Jones and Tiger, and as Veronica piefaces each of them, Bianca slips outside the ring under the bottom rope, grabbing something from under the ring. Davis gets up on the apron, holding something behind her back as Veronica kicks Tiger in the belly, spiking her with a snap DDT on the opposite side of the ring. As she does, Bianca gets Vanessa’s attention, and as they young redhead rushes her to knock her onto the floor, Bianca pulls a can of hairspray from behind her back and sprays it directly into Jones’ face! She screams as the noxious chemical gets into her eyes, stopping against the ropes and pawing wildly at her eyes. This leaves her, unfortunately, as easy prey for Veronica and Bianca, as Bianca grabs a huge handful of hair and pulls Vanessa over the top, aided by Veronica grabbing Jones’ legs and pushing, the dastardly duo sending out the fan favorite and claiming the coveted last entry into the World Tag Team Championship Gauntlet at Rising!
ELIMINATED: Super Tiger and Vanessa Jones by The Pretty Committee
Arianna Grey: Here are your winners, The Pretty Committee!
[::Suddenly, the Tron would flicker and phase to a black background with a red anarchy symbol. We then see the Voice of Rebellion pop in and speak directly to both members of the Pretty Committee.::]
Voice of Rebellion: You two are the worst of humanity, and there's nothing more satisfying than watching you both fail.
[::The person said through their voice modulator, as they continued to run them down.::]
Voice of Rebellion: All your wealth, vanity, and whorish mentality couldn't buy you a win. You both crumbled under pressure, just like anyone that tries to torment the less fortunate. And I will make it my duty to be that pressure that causes your empire to fall. Voice of Rebellion, out!
[::They said through their modulator, as the screen went back to normal. The Pretty Committee stand there looking spooked for a moment before laughing it off and celebrating their big win as the crowd boos them loudly while some mummer about what they just heard.::]
Alexis Rose: Well even in battle royales Bianca and Veronica have to cheat to win...
Monica Powers: I'm not sure who this voice of the rebellion is but I can't help but dig her message!
Alexis Rose: Well it's one thing to talk, it's another to back up your words with actions...
Monica Powers: True point, I guess we will find out soon enough what their intentions are.
Alexis Rose: Alas, the Pretty Committee will enter the Gauntlet last in two weeks at Rising. Giving them a tremendous chance of being our first tag team champions. I hear we have something going on backstage, can we cut to it?
[::The WWR cameras cut backstage, inside the locker room of on Misti Malandro. The young blonde is sitting on a chair. Her hair pulled back and up. Her head hangs in dismay it seems as leans her elbows on her thighs. There's a rapping on the door. Without moving. She says...::]
"Mystical" Misti Malandro: Come in..
[::The locker room door opens and Bobbi peaks her head in...::]
Bobbi Jackson: Hey Misti, you got a minute...?
[::The Phoenix asks as she slowly makes her way into Misti's locker room, shutting the door behind her. Misti glances up and nods before she slips on her left sneaker.::]
"Mystical" Misti Malandro: Sure Coach..
[::Her tone not excited or even joyful like Misti's normal tone. Bobbi furrows her brow a bit as she grabs a steel chair leaning against the wall and unfolds it as she sits own across from Misti. Bobbi should be focused on her second match later on the evening, but she just can't stop worrying about her student and dear friend.::]
Bobbi Jackson: You seem as happy today as you did at Thanksgiving. I didn't want to bug you about it last week, but tonight...I feel like we gotta talk.
[::Bobbi reaches her hand out and places it on Misti's knee.::]
Bobbi Jackson: Talk to me hun, what's going on...?
[::Misti slowly looks up to Bobbi. Her eyes sad.::]
"Mystical" Misti Malandro: Well.. I feel dat we ahoulda waited fo me ta sign a contract here.. I have been failin' ya.. Project X.. Even failin' Kat.. We shoulda waited.. I'm afraid I'm gonna fail Aura and Zoe tanight..
[::Misti lowers her gaze and ties up her sneakers.::]
Bobbi Jackson: Hey...come on now...Look at me...
[::Bobbi says gently placing her fingers on Misti's chin to lift it slightly until their eyes meet.::]
Bobbi Jackson: When have you failed me, at any point...? Because I can't think of a single time you have let me down here in WWR.
[::The Bobbilicious One says with the utmost sincerity in her voice. Misti blinks tears out of her eyes.::]
"Mystical" Misti Malandro: Ya said ta a lot o people dat I was a prodigy.. Ya told me dat I was gonna take dis business through a storm or howeva ya said it.. All I've done is lose.. My only win was last show and Tiggs and I won due ta a disqualification.. I've failed da faith ya've had in me..
[::The blonde quickly wipes her tears off her cheeks. Bobbi places both hands on the strong blonde's shoulders. Much to Misti's surprise, she smiles.::]
Bobbi Jackson: Please tell me one match you have straight up lost via pinall or submission fairly. Name one. I'll wait...
[::Misti contorts her face as though she is thinking. Thinking.::]
"Mystical" Misti Malandro: Um.. Um.. I guess ya're right Coach..
Bobbi Jackson: See! You're in your own head worrying over nothing. People lose matches. Hell, I just lost in China last week! A single win or loss doesn't define your career. You will win, you will lose, its just part of this business.
[::Bobbi squeezes Misti's shoulders gently.::]
Bobbi Jackson: How you react is what truly defines you. Dominique has been trying to get into your head for weeks now. She's been doing a damn good job, but you need to start fighting back. You need to go out there tonight and whoop some ass and then in two weeks at Rising you're going into a HUGE match with Dominique and you're going to make her regret messing with you to begin with!
[::Bobbi says trying to fire Misti up.::]
"Mystical" Misti Malandro: Yea.. These past few shows don't define my career.. I'm brand spanking' new ta dis world.. Aight Coach..
[::The Mystical one says as she jumps up and wraps Bobbi in a hug.::]
"Mystical" Misti Malandro: Thank ya Coach.. Ya ain't gonna get down in da dumps Misti no more.. Neither is Kat.. She deserves my strong happy self..
[::Bobbi's smile shines even brighter over Misti's shoulder as she returns the hug patting Misti gently on the back while she does.::]
Bobbi Jackson: That's what I want to hear! Go make yourself proud tonight, because Katrina and myself? We are both already SO proud of you.
[::Misti releases the hug smiling and bounces out of the locker room leaving Bobbi there smiling as well. Now that she's got her students confidence back, it was time to focus on the Titaness. Battleground heads back to ringside for the next match.::]
Arianna Grey: The following contest is six woman tag match, scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit, introducing first...
[::"Knockout by Bon Jovi" blares over the PA Speakers as Aura Everton, Zoe Jane, and Misti Malandro hit the stage, the crowd cheers for this fan favorite trio wildly. These women certainly look like they have something to prove tonight as they make their way to the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: The team of Misti Malandro, Aura Everton, and Zoe Jane!
Alexis Rose: Here comes a trio I certainly can get behind...all looking to secure themselves a big win going into Rising...
Monica Powers: These women are certainly united against some common enemies. Envy and Zoe are at each others throats, both former champions here in WWR thanks to each other. Misti is in an ongoing war with Eliza's sister, and Aura is just looking for a fight after taking a tough loss against the Titaness two weeks ago.
[::Zoe, Aura, and Misti all get into the ring as the crowd cheers them on. They all acknowledge the fans but seriously look more concerned about the task at hand that awaits them coming down that entrance ramp at any moment.::]
Arianna Grey: And their opponents...
[::"Bootylicious by Destiny's Child" hits the PA Speakers as Eliza Frost-Showtime, Envy Ellis, and Malaya Diyosa hit the stage to a chorus of loud boos. It's really uncertain who the crowd hates the most out of these three as they all make their way to the ring with smug looks on their faces.::]
Arianna Grey: The team of Envy Ellis, Malaya Diyosa, and Eliza Frost-Showtime!
Monica Powers: This team should be most threatening, if they can all keep their egos in check and get along that is...
Alexis Rose: Envy had words with the Queen's Court on social media a few weeks back, now she has to team with one of its newest members. It will be interesting to see how this plays out tonight!
[::The second Envy tries to get in the ring, Zoe makes a b-line right for her which sends Ellis right back out to ringside yelling at the referee to do their job. As they get Zoe back the trio all enter the ring as both teams discuss who is going to start this match as the referee calls for the bell.::]
DING! DING! DING!
Aura starts the match for her team, facing off against Malaya, who uses her superior speed to lash out with quick strikes and keep the New World Aura at bay, frustrating the martial artist as her return strikes fail to connect 'till she manages to catch Malaya's leg off a bit too overconfident kick, yanking her in by it to lay into her with a barrage of attacks. Malaya in desperation to escape fires off a Dropkick to Aura's knee, then as it buckles she lunges past the taller woman, reaching through her legs seemingly to roll her up in an early Schoolgirl Pin, but instead she just rolls on through and her leg lashes out in a grounded Enzuigiri that stuns Aura long enough for Malaya to hurry on over and tag herself out.
Envy replaces her, hurrying to take advantage as her limbs entangle with Aura's, bending the tall woman's body in an Octopus Lock. Aura grits her teeth with pain and though her body trembles with pain she fights through it, pushing Envy's leg from around hers before just flinging her off to send her landing flat on her back with a thud. Aura staggers to the ropes, a hand on her back, then reaches out to her corner for a tag.
Zoe tags in and rushes toward Envy, who just skips backward and reaches over to accept a tag as well, smirking as she steps out of the ring while Zoe comes to a skidding stop in disbelief. She tries to regain her composure and change targets as Eliza enters the ring, but the crafty Frost lunges in to meet Zoe, hoisting her off her feet and slamming her crotch first onto a knee. Zoe cries out in pain, grabbing at her crotch, and Eliza grabs her near arm, tosses it over her shoulder and reaches around Zoe's neck before taking a step back and dropping backward to slam Zoe's face into a turnbuckle.
Eliza shoves the stunned Zoe down on the bottom rope, stepping a foot on the back of her neck to use the rope to choke her. The referee is having none of that, immediately demanding she get off and starting a count, but Eliza makes sure to break away at the four-count. While the ref admonishes her a grinning Envy grabs Zoe's head and pulls down on it, choking the Asian beauty more. Her team isn't about to let their opponents get away with it though as suddenly Aura rounds a turnbuckle and rushes along the apron to throw herself knee first into Envy, knocking her off her team-mate, while Misti runs across the ring and dives through the ropes to tackle Malaya off the apron to the outside where things are just breaking down into a brawl.
While the referee tries to re-establish order Eliza is blatantly taking advantage and abusing Zoe before she can recover from the choking, giving her a hearty, punting low-blow while the referee is looking away and just beating her down. She shoves Zoe into her team's corner as the referee is hearing everyone back into place and backs up, slamming the side of her hip into Zoe's gut to double her over, then bending over herself to slide her head between the rookie's legs when suddenly Envy reaches over the ropes and slaps Eliza's back to tag herself in.
Eliza stands back up, wide-eyed and huffing as she starts shouting at Envy, the two of them clearly not getting along, really nobody in the Court particularly enamoured with Envy, and eventually they start shoving at each other, then finally they just clash, grabbing at one anothers' hair and throwing punches while Zoe slips past them. Malaya tags herself in, not about to let her partners mess this up as they actually manage to tumble through the ropes and right out of the ring, and she rushes after Zoe. Malaya reaches for her as the rookie suddenly twists around, her leg slicing through the air as she nails the Monarch of WWR with an Enzuigiri, stunning her long enough for Zoe to gather her strength, forcing her body to obey she lunges at her team's corner and slaps Misti's outstretched hand.
Misti jumps right over the ropes, all fired up to finally get the tag, and rushes at Malaya all fired up, smashing her down with a Clothesline, then as she gets up nailing her with another, then a third before taking a three-point stance, taking aim and rushing in to blast her with a hard Shoulder Tackle that almost flips her right over before she crashes down. Misti drags Malaya to her feet and scoops her right off them onto her shoulder, then rushes to the center of the ring to slam her down with the Cowgirl Clockout powerslam landing with a mighty thud, then hooks a leg for the pin as the referee dives in and makes the three-count.
Arianna Grey: Here are your winners...Zoe Jane, Aura Everton, and Misti Malandro!
[::Envy and Eliza as they brawl at ringside hear the bell ring and both stop stunned as they realize they had lost the match. The two immediately start screaming at each other blaming one another for the loss as a bunch of WWR staff has to come out and separate the two women as Misti, Zoe, and Aura celebrate their big win and kinda have a good laugh at Envy and Eliza's expense.::]
Alexis Rose: With Envy and Eliza being opponents in the Revolutionary title match in two weeks this shouldn't come as any surprise that the two couldn't co-exist.
Monica Powers: And that cost Malaya the match up tonight, leading to a big win for Misti, Aura, and Zoe!
Alexis Rose: I'm sure Dominique is less than thrilled to see Misti score the win against her younger sister's team but she'll have her chance to make up for it at Rising...
Monica Powers: I think after that pep talk from Bobbi earlier on tonight, Misti is more than ready for her match with Dominique. Up next we have the Battleground title match, and we have comments from both the champion and the challenger. Lets head backstage to hear what they have to say before this match gets underway!
[::The Tron cuts to a pre-tape from the challenger as the camera comes to life from the passenger seat of a moving vehicle. It pans to the left, displaying a bedazzled pink phone on a car holder, and Krystal Kirk in the driver’s seat. She’s in a conversation with someone, and holds up a finger to say, ‘I’m almost done’. The voice coming from the phone, set on speaker, is unmistakable, and the crowd pops.::]
Krystal Kirk: Alright cuzzy, I gots ta go. We doin’ some work wit da camera righ’ now. Luh you. Mhm. Yup! Aight, buh bye.
[::Krystal reaches up a finger, tapping the end call button on the screen. She glances over at the camera from behind her the lenses of her smoky sunglasses and winks.::]
Krystal Kirk: So, KK got a championship match wit’ a Fox, huh? Well, I live in a house wit’ a Coyote and a Tiger, so wranglin’ over active animals is kinda a specialty for KK.
[::At the mention of Super Tiger, the crowd pops again.::]
Krystal Kirk: But dat ain’t what dis is about. See, I’m still pretty new here. I made my statement at da last show, comin’ down to da ring, swingin’ a bat at any bitch wit da label Queen’s Court for attackin’ my lil’ friends Tiggy and Misti. Ya don’t mess wit mah friends, bitches, an’ I’mma deal wit y’all at some point. But not now.
[::KK pulls the eponymous hot pink HUMMER H3 into a parking lot outside of a small gym in Lake Fenton, Michigan. She puts the vehicle into park and climbs out, motioning for the cameraman to follow.::]
Krystal Kirk: See, KK don’ take nobody lightly, ya dig? Every woman in dat ring poses a threat, an’ I ain’ about to get beat by someone because I wasn’ ready. A loss is a loss, ya dig, but I’m gon’ give my all, one hunned, each and every time I climb in between dose ropes.
[::KK opens the door to the gym, a hail of greetings meeting the larger than life personality as she heads to the locker room with a grin. She’d been coming here since moving to Lake Fenton, preferring it and it’s old timey feel to the state of the art equipment at Project X. She opens her locker, and takes out a bag, inside is her training outfit consisting of a sports bra and leggings.::]
Krystal Kirk: Lemme change really quick sug, then we can continue.
[::The cameraman stands in the hallway for a few minutes before Krystal re-emerges, with fingerless gloves on her hands to go with the rest of the outfit. She goes to an incline bench press and starts racking weight.::]
Krystal Kirk: So Ceithre. Dat’s a real pretty name, by da way, I hope you ready. Cuz ya see, KK is da real diamond in dat ring, and diamonds? Dey don’t break easily. What a diamond does do? It breaks otha gems. Drill bits and blades get diamond tips ta cut through anything, and I’m pretty sure dat includes Fox’s. Sorry, not sorry.
[::Krystal sits down on the bench, and lifts the bar, a light warm up so she can continue to talk as she lifts.::]
Krystal Kirk: I busted ma ass in dat match to get where I am now. All da respect to my opponents, of course, but ya lookin’ at ya new champion come da end of Bracketology, ya heard?
[::Krystal puts the bar back into place with a grin, wiping the sweat from her brow as she leans forward.::]
Krystal Kirk: You had ya time wit dat belt hun. Now it’s time for a real woman ta step in, and show y’all how to properly defend a title. Cuz once ol’ KK gets dat belt? Ya gonna have ta leave her KO’ed in da ring ta get it away from her. Don’ matter who ya is. Aura Everton, Bobbi Jackson, Susan Rigger, or any otha name on dat rostah can come for me, but at da end of da day? KK gon’ be champion for a good long time, ya dig? Now go on outta here. KK gotta get her pump on!
[::The crowd cheers wildly as the camera fades to black and opens back up to see Ceithre Brennan in her dressing room stretching, she's in her trademark sports bra with Wild Fox printed on the front, and her bikini style shorts. She looks into the camera as she finishes, she wipes her face with a towel and takes a sip of water before she speaks looking into the camera.::]
Ceithre Brennan: I said that I was going to beat Zoe Jane and become the new Battleground Champion and I did. Now that I've won it, I know that I have to work twice as hard to keep it. I've been a Champion before, I know what it takes to win and keep a title. Tonight is no different from any other match, tonight I go out do what I do best and walk out still Champion.
[::Ceithre smirks.::]
Ceithre Brennan: Krystaline Kirk is big, she's strong and she's going to be a tough opponent, I know she earned her title shot, just like I did. But that being said, she's as green as the hills in my home country, she makes mistakes, mistakes that I know how to and will capitalize on. Krystaline says she's done her homework on me and I've done the same. I've studied her, I've watched her matches, I can and will beat her.
[::She reaches into her bag and pulls out the Battleground Championship, she looks at it with a smile before securing it around her waist.::]
Ceithre Brennan: The difference between you and I Krystaline is that while you talk about working hard, you talk about wanting to be a champion, you talk about success. I Actually work hard, I AM a champion, and I Am successful.
[::Ceithre runs her hand over the title around her waist, she camera focuses on her eyes, they burn with a fire of competition and confidence.::]
Ceithre Brennan: We have been friendly toward each other for the most part on Social media, but that ends tonight, tonight is all about business, tonight you and I go to war. Sure, when the dust settles and I retain my title we can go back to being friendly, but when I set foot in that ring I will break you down, I will make you work harder than you've ever worked before but in the end you will come up short and I will still be the reigning, defending Battleground Champion.
[::The camera moves back and Ceithre's entire body can be seen.::]
Ceithre Brennan: You want something I've got, you want to take it away from me, but it's not going to happen, because unlike the previous two women who have held this title this will be the first of many title defenses. I am Ceithre Brennan, I am the Battleground Champion, I am a fighter and I will not back down from you or anyone.
[::The door opens and Danica Castle sticks her head into the door.::]
Danica Castle: It's almost time sweets….
[::Ceithre smiles and signals for Danica to wait.::]
Ceithre Brennan: So, bring everything you have Krystaline because you're going to need it just to keep up, because tonight is my night, tonight I make the first ever successful defense of this title, tonight "The Wild Fox" prevails.
[::Ceithre walks out of the door, she and Danica can be heard talking casually to each other as the camera fades away.::]
Arianna Grey: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a twenty-minute time limit and it is for the WWR Battleground Championship, introducing first...
[::"Tik Tok by Ke$ha" blares over the PA Speakers as Krystal Kirk makes her way out onto the stage, a look of sheer determination on her face as she marches towards the ring as the crowd cheers her on.::]
Arianna Grey: The challenger, currently residing in St. Ignace, Michigan. She is K.K...Krystal Kirk!
Alexis Rose: Here comes the number one contender for the Battleground Championship! Krystal had a tremendous showing at Dangerous Games and is looking to continue that momentum by winning the title here tonight.
Monica Powers: And history is on her side Alexis. We haven't seen anyone be able to actually successfully defend the Battleground Championship yet, if Brennan can't change the course of this title history could repeat itself tonight and we could see a new champion crowned.
[::Krystal walks up the steel steps and gets into the ring she stretches a bit and tugs at the ropes mentally preparing herself for the large task in front of her.::]
Arianna Grey: And her opponent...
[::"Fee Ra Huri by Omnia" hits the PA Speakers as the Wild Fox hits the stage with her girlfriend Danica, the WWR Battleground Championship strapped proudly around her waist as the crowd gives them a great reaction as the champ smiles and strikes a pose before they make their way to the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: From Armagh, Northern Ireland. Being accompanied to the ring by Danica Castle, she is the WWR Battleground Champion...The Wild Fox Ceithre Brennan!
Monica Powers: And here comes the Wild Fox! Coming off a great title win against Zoe Jane two weeks ago she looks to be the first woman to try to successfully defend this title.
Alexis Rose: I don't think its as hard as people want to make it out to be. Some would argue if not for Envy, Zoe had a good chance of retaining at Dangerous Games. But unfortunately we'll never know...
[::Ceithre gets into the ring and takes off the title holding it high in the air as she and Krystal stare one another down. The referee is able to back both women up as they take the championship and hold it high in the air for the crowd to see before ringing the bell to start the title match.::]
DING! DING! DING!
Both women stare across the ring before stepping out to the middle of the ring, staring one another in the eyes before KK grins, and holds out a fist. Brennan stares her down, taking a step back. The crowd is chanting “Bump her Fist, Bump her Fist”. Ceithre nods, stepping back forward and tapping her knuckles against the knuckles of the larger woman before the two back off and begin to circle one another. KK makes the first move, stepping in as the Wild Fox does the same. Krystal has her hands up in a boxer’s stance, and before Ceithre can get her defenses up, KK throws a quick snap jab, followed by another and then a hook which floors the smaller competitor.
Krystal turns, playing to the crowd, getting them all pumped before turning back to Ceithre and eating a clothesline for her trouble. But the larger Kirk doesn’t fall, only stumbling back, so the Irish woman hits the ropes and comes back in, nailing Krystal with a hurricanrana and tossing her across the ring. KK slaps the mat in frustration, and climbs back to her feet.
The women circle again. KK holds her hands up, asking for a test of strength. Ceithre does not comply, kicking Kirk in the gut and planting her with a DDT. Brennan drops into a cover, but KK gets a shoulder up after only a one count. The redhead pulls the blonde to her feet, but KK responds with a vicious European uppercut, snapping the Fox’s head back before ducking in and hooking the Fox with her own DDT, putting Brennan on the mat. KK opts not to go for the cover, dragging the battered red to the corner. Krystal reaches in, looking to hook her up in Exploder Suplex position, possibly looking for that devastating Krystalline breaker but Fox slips KK with an exploder of her own. SHE SPINS IN PLACE!
A deep seated roar issues from the Wild Fox, KRYSTALLINE BREAKER! Wild Fox hits KK with her own finisher, pulling the rookie into the middle of the ring. Two count this time. Both women on their feet, they both come off the ropes! Krystal driving a big kick into Brennan’s CANADIAN DESTROYER! The crowd is on their feet as both women lay in the middle of the ring, catching their breath. Brennan is to her feet first she’s looking to get into pin position, but Krystal throws her off, both women getting to their feet quickly, both women holding their heads.
Both women charge each other again, throwing caution to the wind. Krystal’s fists landing stunning blows at the same time as Ceithre landed blows of her own on the blonde powerhouse before both stumble backwards. The Wild Fox dives forward, slipping under a lariat by Krystal and hitting her with a jawbreaker before flipping her over, DRAGON SLEEPER! Kirk is fighting it! Middle of the ring! Can Kirk escape? Kirk stops flailing, putting her feet under herself as she shoves up, pushing Brennan over breaking the hold. Brennan goes to stand, clothesline from Kirk, she’s on the Fox quick! DAZZLING GLEAM! There’s the bell!
Krystal jumps to her feet excited as the crowd cheers loudly. The referee is handed the Battleground Championship from ringside as they speak to Arianna before going over and handing the title to Ceithre who is still sitting on the mat. Kirk looks on confused not sure what's actually going on as the ring announcer begins to speak.
Arianna Grey: Ladies and gentleman, I have just been informed that the time limit has expired, so this match is a draw! In the result of a draw, the Battleground Championship does not change hands...so STILL your Battleground Champion, the Wild Fox Ceithre Brennan!
[::The Wild Fox is back on her feet holding her championship close to her chest as she and Krystal's eyes are locked on one another. After that war there has to be more respect between these two women than ever before. But before anything else could happen "Rowdy by Gretchen Wilson" hits the PA Speakers as the WWR General Manager Abigail McIntosh arrives on the stage with a microphone in hand.::]
Monica Powers: Here comes the boss lady, this should be interesting...
Alexis Rose: I wonder if we're gonna get five more minutes?
[::As Abigail's music dies down she puts the microphone to her lips and begins to speak.::]
Abigail McIntosh: That was a fantastic match ladies, you both should be proud...
[::The crowd cheers loudly in response as a "Five more minutes!" chant breaks out. McIntosh laughs and shakes her head no.::]
Abigail McIntosh: As much as I love that idea, I don't want to see another potential draw tonight. So I have another solution. In two weeks, at Rising...Ceithre you will be defending that Battleground Championship in an elimination match against the winners of tonight's opening contest. Lassindra V, Chelsea Pryce, and Charlotte Haliday. But it will now be a five way elimination match with Krystal Kirk added to the mix. Great job you two. I look forward to seeing more from the two of you at Rising!
Monica Powers: Whoa! What an announcement! The Wild Fox's title defense at Rising just got even bigger!
Alexis Rose: Two weeks from now can't come fast enough! We will be right back after a quick commercial break!
[::Battleground returns from commercial break as Jessica Jackson is standing in the hallway looking frustrated and upset. She's pacing back and forth muttering to herself trying to make sense of something in her head. As she does, Eden Hart approaches, arms crossed over her chest, looking pleased with herself as Jessica turns in her paces and bumps right into her. The younger Jackson sister groans in frustration over losing her train of thought and immediately begins to lash out without even seeing who she bumped into.::]
Jessica Jackson: Hey watch where the fuck you're...
[::Jessica makes eye contact with Eden mid-sentence and stops herself.::]
Jessica Jackson: Oh...it's you...sorry, my bad...
[::Jessica states quickly realizing it was fellow stablemate, Eden Hart, that she bumped into and not some other member of the roster. She sighs a bit slouching her shoulders. Eden chuckles, putting an arm over Jessica's shoulder trying to put the tattooed blondes mind at ease.::]
Eden Hart: I'll watch where you're going for now on, but you seem upset about something... So spill it.
Jessica Jackson: Well I'm sure you've been too busy tonight to notice. But Dominique and I didn't win that battle royale tonight. Then I just got informed from Abigail because Dominique is booked to face Misti at Rising and we didn't win the Battle Royale she can't compete with me in the Gauntlet. So once again, I'm stuck without a partner!
[::Jessica exclaims huffing in frustration. Eden sighs as she pats Jessica on the shoulder.::]
Eden Hart: Shit that su-
[::Eden's face lights up, a wicked grin beginning to form as a plan formulates in her head.::]
Eden Hart: I'm not even being considered for the next show. But Abigail said ANY team would be considered for the Gauntlet, right?
[::Eden pulls Jessica close.::]
Eden Hart: What if WE partnered for the Gauntlet? There's no way Susan loses to that troll Azurine Vebbins tonight. That means WE could win that Gauntlet, and the Queen wins the tournament... all that gold comes to the Court!
[::Jessica pauses and takes a few moments to think about it before responding as she shakes her finger like the plan was coming together in her head.::]
Jessica Jackson: And Eliza will win the Revolutionary Championship! The Court can leave Rising with three of the four championships this company has to offer!
[::Jessica grabs Eden's shoulders and shakes her a bit.::]
Jessica Jackson: Its genius! I love it! Let's do it!
[::Eden grins as Jessica shakes her.::]
Eden Hart: There's no other team in that Gauntlet half as smart as we are. There's no way we can lose!
[::Jessica laughs already feeling like her old self again.::]
Jessica Jackson: Well let's go inform the GM of the Queen's Court involvement in said Gauntlet!
[::Jessica and Eden high five one another as they walk off heading to Abigail McIntosh's office as Battleground goes back to ringside for the next match.::]
Arianna Grey: The following contest is a WWR World Championship Semi Finals match scheduled for one fall with no time limit, introducing first...
[::"Bite The Dust by the Pussy Cat Dolls" blares over the PA Speakers as Susan Rigger walks out onto the stage with a cocky grin on her face. Clearly still proud of herself over her "match" with Eden Hart earlier. The crowd boos her loudly as she rolls her eyes at them laughing as she makes her way to the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: From London, England. representing the Queen's Court, she is "The Suplex Queen" Susan Rigger!
Alexis Rose: Well she was SUPPOSED to wrestle two matches tonight...
Monica Powers: As much as I hate to admit it, she did technically have a match. Her and Eden just completely outsmarted management tonight, giving Susan a relatively easy path right into the semi finals. Pretty much she's just as fresh as Azurine is.
[::Susan gets into the ring and climbs a turnbuckle to mock the crowd laughing at them and then then hopping down saying something to the referee that can't be picked up by the microphone.::]
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 Da Adorkable Angel makes her presence felt much to the delight of the live crowd 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: Well this woman has certainly had an interesting couple of weeks away from WWR...
Alexis Rose: Heh, you're not wrong! You can only wonder how something like that might affect her mindset going into such an important match up. Hopefully she's focused on the task at hand, if not...it might be a short night for our favorite Angel.
[::Azurine slaps some fans hands before getting into the ring and staring down Rigger. She knows this match is important and she's taking it seriously. The fans can feel the energy in the ring rise and they are ready to see what many would call a dream match. The referee rings the bell as this semi finals match is officially underway.::]
DING! DING! DING!
The bell rings, and Rigger steps out of the corner, arms wide, trash talking Vebbins indecipherably over the crowd noise as the Adorkable Angel bounces on her heels, circling The Suplex Queen who stands in the middle of the ring, slinging insults. Azurine dashes in, catching Susan off guard and leaps up, taking Rigger to the mat with a headscissors takedown. Vebbins dances away, the crowd cheering as the busty Brit gets to her feet, clearly annoyed at what just transpired.
Before Susan can make it all the way to her feet, Azzy hits the ropes coming back in for another headscissors takedown but Susan’s got it scouted as she catches the Atomweight Anomaly, reversing the takedown with a brutal powerbomb! Rigger plants her foot on Vebbins chest in a lackadaisical cover, but Azzy kicks out before the ref can even begin to count. Rigger smirks, leaning down and grabbing the smaller woman by the hair, drags her to her feet and blasts Vebbins with a forearm to the jaw. Da Adorkable Angel staggers backwards before getting caught and launched into the corner by Susan. The Brit is right behind her, nailing a big Stinger splash which puts Azzy on her butt in the corner as Susan steps back out, trash talking both her opponent and the audience before running back in to deliver a bronco buster. Azzy rolls out! Susan grimaces in pain as she hits the bottom turnbuckle, Vebbins is in, roll up! Rigger kicks out at a very early two.
Azzy on the offensive now. She’s throwing kicks into Rigger’s thighs and calves, hoping to take down the base of the powerhouse as she runs off the ropes, coming back with a brutal Frankensteiner. Another pin here but Susan kicks out at two again! Azzy can’t believe it, but she pulls Rigger to her feet and into PEARLY GATEKEEPER! Referee nowhere to be found now. Camera pans to show none other than Eden Hart on the outside, holding her hands up as the referee argues with her. Crowd gets loud as Azzy leaps the ropes, nailing Hart with a dropkick to the outside, sending the blonde rolling into the barricade.
Vebbins is back up. She rolls into the ring, turning to check and see if Eden is still down as she does, unlucky for her however but Rigger is back up to her feet! She grabs Azzy from behind and hooks her limbs and drops her down with a hard Rigger Plex. The referee gets down and makes the three count awarding the victory to Susan.
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, the Suplex Queen...Susan Rigger!
[::The referee holds Susan’s hand up signaling her victory as Eden Hart rolls into the ring, lifting the Suplex Queen’s other hand with a smirk. Susan has a big grin on her face as the crowd rains boos down upon the Suplex Queen and her student.::]
Alexis Rose: And Eden Hart strikes again...
Monica Powers: Something needs to be done about this, because quite frankly Susan has enough skill that she could have gotten to the finals on her own but has let her student help her every step of the way!
Alexis Rose: Also keep in mind, if social media is any indicator these two women are a lot more than just a teacher student dynamic.
Monica Powers: Yea, well...I don't even want to go there!
Alexis Rose: Well on the bright side for Bobbi Jackson if she can get past the Titaness tonight she will get her rematch with Susan in two weeks at Rising for the biggest prize in the company, the WWR World Championship! We'll be right back with more Battleground after this quick commercial break!
[::Battleground returns from its final commercial break, no more commercials tonight as the main event will be seen its entirety. Katrina Showtime stands backstage with her trusty microphone in hand as Bobbi Jackson and Alexa Cannon stand beside her. Alexa was gently rubbing Bobbi's shoulders as Katrina begins to speak...::]
Katrina Showtime: Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time will be going into the main event of the evening to face Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton for the right to meet Susan Rigger in the finals of the WWR World Championship tournament at Rising, she is "The Rising Phoenix" Bobbi Jackson, Bobbi...after already competing tonight, how are you feeling about your match with the Titaness?
[::Bobbi takes a deep breath as she collects her own thoughts taking a sip on a bottle of water she's been nursing for a while now before replying.::]
Bobbi Jackson: Katrina anyone that knows me understands what this match means to me. I've been wanting to get into the ring with Samantha all year. The fact that it's about to happen has me extremely excited. At the same token, I know I'm a bit beat up from earlier. Christina is a hell of a competitor and unlike some other people I wasn't able to cheat my way through my initial match earlier tonight...
[::The Phoenix sighs a bit shaking her head in disgust over how Rigger manipulated the system as she continues.::]
Bobbi Jackson: But what's done is done. I have no excuses, I put myself in this situation. And now I walk into one of my bucket list of dream matches at less than a hundred percent. It is what it is...
Katrina Showtime: The winner of this match will face Susan Rigger in two weeks at Rising. You already stepped into the ring with your long time rival two weeks ago at Dangerous Games and thanks to the Queen's Court we got no result. What would it mean to you to be able to get another shot at Susan but for the WWR World Championship?
[::Bobbi can't help but chuckle at the question.::]
Bobbi Jackson: What would it mean to me? Come on Katrina, you know the answer. It would mean EVERYTHING to me. To be able to become a nine time World Champion by defeating Susan after everything she's done to me this year? It would be incredibly sweet. But I gotta get past Sam first and that's no easy task. I know the Queen's Court doesn't want to see me in the finals. Hell, if they were smart...they don't want to see EITHER of us. But oh well, they're going to get one of us...
[::The Phoenix smirks.::]
Bobbi Jackson: And if Lady Luck is on my side tonight, it's gonna be me!
[::With that Bobbi and Alexa walk off the interview set and head down the hall to where the gorilla position is as Katrina looks back at the cameras.::]
Katrina Showtime: Alexis and Monica, back to you all for what should be an EPIC main event!
[::Katrina says with an excited tone in her voice as Battleground heads to ringside for the Rising Phoenix and the Titaness.::]
Arianna Grey: This following contest is your main event of the evening and is scheduled for one fall! It is a WWR World Championship Semi Finals match with no time limit, introducing first...
[::"The Phoenix by Fall Out Boy" blares over the PA Speakers as Bobbi Jackson and Alexa Cannon hit the stage to a huge reaction as the fire pyro goes off. Alexa pats Bobbi on the back as Jackson gives her a reassuring look that she's prepared for this as they make their way to the ring.::]
Arianna Grey: Currently residing in Los Angeles, California. She is accompanied to the ring by Alexa Cannon, she is the Rising Phoenix...Bobbi Jackson!
Alexis Rose: This is Bobbi's second match of the evening, she had a great match with Christina earlier, but against a fresh Titaness how much could she possibly have left?
Monica Powers: She knew what she was getting into when she asked for that match with Susan at Dangerous Games, she knew this scenario was possible. She said she was prepared for it, now is her chance to prove it tonight!
[::Bobbi and Alexa slap a few fans hands at ringside before getting into the ring and posing for the crowd as Alexa takes her exit to ringside and Bobbi stands alone in the ring awaiting her opponent.::]
Arianna Grey: And her opponent...
[::"You're Going Down by Sick Puppies" hits the PA Speakers as the crowd cheers on the Titaness as she walks out onto the stage an aura of confidence in her demeanor. She makes her way to the ring as her and Bobbi's eyes are locked on one another.::]
Arianna Grey: Currently residing Washington, DC...She is Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton!
Monica Powers: Two of the biggest fan favorites here in WWR are about to clash to see who gets to meet Susan Rigger in the finals at Rising for the right to call themselves the first ever WWR World Champion!
Alexis Rose: You know Bobbi is dying for another shot against Rigger, title or not I don't think that matters to her. Hamilton is looking to add yet another championship to her impressive resume this year in 2019, this is going to be an incredible match up.
[::Samantha steps into the ring and poses for the crowd before staring down Bobbi yet again. The two blondes meet in the middle of the ring and exchange a few words. Bobbi extends her hand to shake Samantha's and she accepts. Before the two women head to their respective corners. One ready to go the referee rings the bell to get the main event underway.::]
DING! DING! DING!
The Phoenix and the Titaness come together in the middle of the ring and lock up as the bell rings, pushing at one another, but gradually the taller Samantha starts forcing Bobbi back. Not so easy to push around though, Bobbi suddenly drops down and takes Sam down with an Armdrag, the Titaness rolling right on through back to her feet as they face off again while the crowd excitedly cheers the main event.
Samantha reaches out to grab Bobbi, but the quicker blond slips under her arm to get behind her and goes to wrap a leg around Sam's, only for the tall woman to swing back an elbow that knocks Bobbi backward, sending her staggering. Bobbi rubs her jaw where the elbow connected, then rushes at Samantha, coming in low to signal a Spear, but as Samantha steadies her stance to block the attack Bobbi instead jumps, grabbing hold of Hamilton's head and using her momentum to drag her along and drive her down face first with a Bulldog.
Samantha pushes herself up on all fours, but Bobbi presses her advantage, not wanting to let the stronger woman regain equal footing as she grabs her head and twists around, dropping on her back to nail the Titaness with a Swinging Neckbreaker. Sam groans as she rolls away toward the ropes, rubbing her neck as she gets up to a knee and her eyes widen at Bobbi charging right at her. She reaches out to grab her and just shove her overhead, sending her right over the ropes in a Back Body Drop, but Bobbi manages to grab hold of the top rope to keep herself from plunging to the mats below.
Samantha's leg suddenly lashes out though, the bottom of her boot smacking Bobbi across the jaw in a Superkick that sends her flying off the apron to tumble on the mats. The Titaness follows her opponent out and hauls her to her feet, but Bobbi elbows her in the gut, then wraps her leg around Sam's, grabbing her head and arm before throwing herself backward to slam Hamilton back first into the guard rail with a Side Russian Legsweep.
Bobbi shakes her head, still feeling the kick, while she climbs up onto the apron, clasps her hands and swings them over her head, then jumps at Samantha, swinging her fists down on her, but the Titaness suddenly takes a surging step forward, grabbing Bobbi from the air and smashing her back first into the apron in a Spinebuster. Bobbi grimaces with pain as she arches back, falling to her knees. Samantha backs up a bit, then just boots Bobbi right across the face, knocking her down.
The Titaness hauls Bobbi up again and practically tosses her in through the ropes, clearing the bottom one. She follows Bobbi in and pulls her up again by her head, stuffing it between her thighs, but as she goes to hook Bobbi's arms with hers the Phoenix realizes what she's doing and isn't about to let her hit her finishing Pedigree, the Wrath Of The Titans, so easily, yanking her head free and slipping under Sam's arm and behind her back. She then reaches up and snakes her arm around Samantha's throat and clasps her bicep, then jumps and wraps her legs around the taller woman, putting Hamilton in a Sleeper Hold.
Samantha tries to pry Bobbi's arms loose, but she finds the hold tightly applied, so instead she backpedals toward a corner, smashing Bobbi back first into the turnbuckles. Bobbi cries out in pain, her back in a bad state after the Spinebuster against the apron, and her grip is loosened enough for Sam to reach over her shoulder, grab Jackson by the hair and just fling her down flat on her back. Bobbi groans as she rolls over, pushes herself on all fours and slowly starts to rise as Samantha charges right past her, hitting the ropes to come at the blond beauty even faster as she dives into a Spear, but Bobbi forces her body to obey as she jumps, leapfrogging over the oncoming Titaness.
Losing her balance after the charging attack didn't connect, Samantha lands into a skidding stop right on her belly, hissing a bit through grit teeth. Her eyes widen as she feels her legs being grabbed and pulled up. The Phoenix crosses Hamilton's legs over her thigh and squats lower, putting Samantha into the Trial by Fire to bend her back and legs painfully. Samantha grits her teeth, grinding them together as she plants her palms on the canvas then with a mighty roar she kicks her long legs straight, Bobbi's back giving out on her as the Titaness powers her way out of her usually inescapable submission hold.
Samantha looks a bit shakey as she stands up, but Bobbi's only up to one knee as the Titaness comes up behind her, ducking her head under Bobbi's arm and just hoisting her off the canvas and up into the air before dropping backward and yanking Bobbi down back first across her knees in a Lumbar Check, Bobbi howling with pain as she bounces off the knees and thrashes about from how badly her back is hurting.
Hamilton drags Bobbi to her feet again as she pushes the shorter blond's head between her thighs, but Bobbi sees the Wrath Of The Titans coming, familiar with it as she uses the same move herself, and grabs hold of Samantha's leg, tucking it under one arm, then swinging the other around it as she drops down, twisting the Titaness' leg as she takes her down with a Dragon Twist. Bobbi gathers up Samantha's legs, stepping through them as she goes to cross them up again, but is distracted by a commotion at ringside.
Bobbi looks over to see Eliza Frost getting right in Alexa's face as the two women are just screaming at one another furiously, then suddenly they actually start brawling outside the ring, pulling hair and swinging fists. Bobbi rushes to the ropes, grimacing a bit at how much her back hurts, and shouts at Eliza to get out of here, but before Bobbi can intervene Samantha grabs her by the shoulder and spins her around, kicking her right in the gut to double her over, but Bobbi manages to catch her foot before it can connect. She tosses Samantha's leg to the side, spinning the Titaness around and as she comes around the Phoenix kicks her in the belly and grabs Samantha's head, stuffing it between her thighs.
Bobbi hooks her arms around Samantha's as she goes for her own Pedigree, the Phoenix Landing, but the Titaness isn't going to get caught with her own move that easily either, gritting her teeth as she straightens her back and just tosses Bobbi over her head. Bobbi manages to snatch hold around Sam's waist though, taking her over backward in a Sunset Flip, but Hamilton rolls right on through back to her feet and reaches out to snatch hold of Bobbi's arm in a Butterfly grip, clasping her hands so she can't pull free and pulling Bobbi's head between her legs as she drags her to her feet, then jumps, tucking her legs under herself and falling to her knees to drive Bobbi down face first, finally connecting with the Wrath Of The Titans. Samantha rolls Bobbi over and hooks a leg for the pin, the referee getting in close to do the count and with the count of three they call for the bell to end the match.
Arianna Grey: Here is your winner, Samantha "The Titaness" Hamilton!
[::Outside of the ring, Alexa manages to chase the smirking Frost up the aisle but it was already too late and the Queen's Court got what they wanted out of that minor distraction, they kept Bobbi Jackson out of the finals against Susan Rigger. Bobbi sat on the mat just looking utterly defeated as the referee raised Hamilton's hand in victory.::]
Alexis Rose: It was a REALLY great main event...
Monica Powers: Yeah, I just wish Eliza wouldn't have gotten involved...
Alexis Rose: We had interference by the Queen's Court in both Semi Finals matches, hopefully Abigail will do something about this for the finals.
Monica Powers: I surely hope so, I don't want to see our first champion crowned due to interference!
Alexis Rose: Well regardless of what happens, we know the main event of Rising is now confirmed. The Titaness will go one on one with the Suplex Queen to crown our first WWR World Champion! Don't you dare miss it folks! We'll see you in two weeks for Rising!
[::As Battleground goes off the air we get a look at the final brackets displaying the finals match up for WWR Rising in two weeks time.::]
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