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Post by [PWE] OPHELIA KNIGHT on Jan 31, 2023 6:13:55 GMT
EARLIER…The cameras go out to the parking garage, and Madeline Stark is standing front and center; she holds a microphone for herself whilst looking forward before speaking to the audience.MADELINE STARK: Ladies and gentlemen, it has come to my attention that the legendary TARA FENIX has been spotted pulling into the parking garage! I’m hoping to catch her on her way inside to get her thoughts before her PWE debut this evening!As Madeline is speaking, the cameras go off of her focus and zoom past her where the iconic blue hair is visible; there is an uproar from the audience who arrived early. Beside her is her easily recognizable sister, Jennie Fenix, and Tara is pushing a stroller forward with her infant daughter, Lilith Ophelia Blake, sitting calmly inside. Both Jennie and Tara are carrying their own titles, Tara with one-half of the Splat Interstellar Gemini Championship, and Jennie carrying the other half as well as the IWF Women’s World Championship.MADELINE STARK: Tara! TARA!Madeline charges forward, and Tara brings the stroller safely to the side with Jennie standing beside her.MADELINE STARK: We have been WAITING for this day for so long! And aww! You brought Lilith?!TARA FENIX: The whole house was pretty busy… We just flew in not too long ago, and had no one to watch her.JENNIE FENIX: I’M GONNA WATCH HER!TARA FENIX: But you also wanted to come to the show tonight…I don’t think Allen is here.JENNIE FENIX: I gotta make sure my partner don’t get ‘erself hurt!MADELINE STARK: Do you have time for an interview?TARA FENIX: Umm… Sure, but you’ll have to make it quick.Tara looks down toward Lilith, who appears confused by the chatter around her. Jennie takes the stroller from Tara, and continues to stroll Lilith to the inside of the building. Madeline takes her place next to Tara, and Tara crosses her arms while looking toward the nearby camera.MADELINE STARK: Alright, everyone! I am here, LIVE, with the great Tara Fenix who is finally going to make her debut here tonight at Conquest! Tara! Your name was attached early to the Conquest project the moment there was an opening, and so I have to ask you: how does it feel to finally have this chance to show the PWE audience what you are capable of doing?TARA FENIX: It has been a long time coming, and while it was bittersweet as to the details for why I could not debut at the opening of the show, I have been keeping my eye on all of the competition on this brand and am confident that I am going to be able to come in and show them what I am all about.MADELINE STARK: People have already been getting themselves in line to make themselves known, and go after the Zodiac, and Elevation Championships, and I know that you have your eyes set on the prize. Do you think you are going to be able to make a statement here tonight to prove yourself as a worthy contender?TARA FENIX: To be one-hundred percent honest with you, I have my eyes already set on going after the Zodiac Championship, and I have no problem believing that after people see what I do inside of the ring…the example that I am going to make out of Archer here tonight, and it is going to be undeniable that I am going to be one of the top contenders…and take my place where I belong: at the top of this brand.MADELINE STARK: Do you have any strategy, or game plan that you are aiming to execute tonight?Tara remains silent for a couple of seconds. After several seconds of seeming contemplation, she cocks her head to the side and snorts out.TARA FENIX:: I am going to make him tap out.Tara brushes past Madeline Stark this time, and Madeline looks to protest as if she had more questions to ask her…but it seems that Tara is done.MADELINE STARK: Well, that’s Tara, folks! Her debut is TONIGHT and she made a big promise in saying that she is going to make Archer tap out…it will be OPENING the show here tonight! DON’T GO ANYWHERE!The scene goes out to the beginning of the show.The PWE logo for Season Two appears on the screen, when it’s stamped with “On Hulu” a moment later with the Hulu logo. The screen goes blank, and then “Black Hole” by We Came As Romans is audible on the speakers as images of the newest roster of PWE appears on the screen. ULTRA Kyoto, Sybil Halter, Archer, Emma Douglas, Aiden Reynolds are recognizable from their experiences before the logo for CONQUEST finalizes the opening tape. The cameras in the large multi-purpose room at the Breckenridge Recreation Center have been converted into a wrestling show. It has a small stage set up with the logo of CONQUEST floating in the background, as well as the thirty by thirty foot ring in the center. It’s surrounded by the citizens of Breckenridge, and probably some from the various mountain towns surrounding it.The crowd, like usual for any wrestling show, has a few signs visible. WHERE’S THE BELT?! SHUT UP THE AUSTRALIAN’S TALKING! SYBIL IS PSYCHO…BUT I STILL LOVE HER MANCINI IS THE CULPRIT WHEN IS VICTORY COMING BACK TO COLORADO? SKI HIGH, DON’T DIE! The cameras switch to the commentary booth overlooking the ring where Lincoln Phelps and Valerie Casias are seated, but not a table. Similar to the NFL, they’re on stools. As always, Lincoln has a red solo cup in his hands and Val sits with her legs crossed, although she doesn’t look decked out as much as his other counterpart. The two smile.LINCOLN PHELPS: It’s about time for this second edition of CONQUEST, isn’t it? We’re glad to be back and in the Breckenridge Recreation Center this time. I’m Lincoln Phelps.VAL CASIAS: And I’m Vaaaaaal Casias!!!LINCOLN PHELPS: We have our Zodiac Champion, don’t we Val?VAL CASIAS: We do. At MAGNIFICENCE II, the last show in December, the two Conquest Medallion holders who gathered the rest of the medallions faced each other in a vicious showdown and .PAAK was the winner! But…but Lincoln…LINCOLN PHELPS: Hmmm?VAL CASIAS: Can you be a champion…without a belt?LINCOLN PHELPS: I think you can, Val. But it’s definitely something that our general manager Aaron Asphyxia has been looking for. The title has been missing since our first show in August. I would hazard to guess that it’s not necessarily anywhere in sight right now…and you can bet that this show is going to be the show that finds it.VAL CASIAS: Man, I hope so. .PAAK faced Anthony Mancini for it, and if I had to do that, I would definitely like to have what belongs to me in my hands.LINCOLN PHELPS: …mhm. Anyway. Tonight, we have a host of matches for you that you’re not going to want to take any breaks on. You hear me? No breaks. Except for commercials. The first of which is ARCHER against the debuting legend in Tara Fenix! VAL CASIAS: Tara is a fabulous competitor that brings her all every time she steps out. She has a whole cruise that she does in the summer and I think that’s pretty cool for a supershow. While her son is set to make waves on VICTORY, Tara has brought her talents here so that we can bathe in her wonderousness!Lincoln stares at her gushing with a confused expression.VAL CASIAS: What? I like her…been a fan forever…LINCOLN PHELPS: Yes well, ARCHER isn’t exactly the easiest man to face. But after that, we see former contender for the Zodiac Championship Anthony Mancini taking on Eddie Lyons. VAL CASIAS: At MAGNIFICENCE, we saw Victoria and her brother Vincent try to bring Eddie into their little…family circle? I’m not sure that’s what it is but…LINCOLN PHELPS: Fuckin’ cults…VAL CASIAS: Nevertheless, we’ve also seen that Eddie wants to make sure that Finn and Sybil get what’s theirs, so you can be sure that he’s going to do everything he can to defeat Mancini tonight. I would expect him to come out swinging later tonight if he sees them.LINCOLN PHELPS: Fuckin’ bitch…Gee Lincoln, you’re already sour…LINCOLN PHELPS: And my drink isn’t enough.VAL CASIAS: ….okaaaaay. Anyway. Our third match is our resident loveable Australian Aiden Reynolds taking on Malachi! They’re familiar with each other for certain, and Malachi has yet to succeed here on CONQUEST. Will that be changed? Or will he continue to be in the other dad’s shadow. Also CONGRATS YOU GUYS! Bella Madison is pregnant with her husband’s, who is Malachi, kiddo. We won’t be seeing her for a while on CONQUEST, but we’ll keep you all updated with the latest when we have new information. Aiden’s wife, CONQUEST’S very own Kallie Reznik, had healthy baby boy on Thursday. He’s super cute, if you haven’t seen him yet.Lincoln visibly cringes, taking another drink.VAL CASIAS: Annnnnd…our fourth match is some tag team action! Finn Whelan and Sybil Halter, the members of the newly formed Cirque Violence…fitting…are facing off against the Flawless Couple, Vanessa Page and Grayson Osiris Deville! This match is going to be action packed for sure, and a little koo-koo for cocoa puffs…which by the way, are cheaper than eggs right now at your local grocer!Lincoln looks at Val with another confused expression.VAL CASIAS: In our fifth match—are you going to like…help me here?LINCOLN PHELPS: No, continue.VAL CASIAS: Ugh….well, our fifth match has our Elevation Champion Lex Collins facing off against another legend in the business in Ollie Linkoln! Lex has a lot to prove now that he’s the champion, and continuing a winning streak would be a great way to start off 2023! But Ollie, on the other hand, needs a leg up, so hopefully we’ll see some success tonight for sure for Linkoln.LINCOLN PHELPS: And in our last match–VAL CASIAS: Oh, now you’re helping?LINCOLN PHELPS: Mhm. Our last match sees ULTRA Kyoto taking on Emma Douglas…although as far as we should all be aware, ULTRA has been injured recently, and I’m unsure if she’s actually going to fight tonight. Aaron Asphyxia refused to change the match however, so we’ll hopefully see her in action tonight. This is a first blood match, and it’s right up Emma’s alley. Who will succeed? And who took the championship?VAL CASIAS: Hopefully we’ll find out when CONQUEST returns from–There seems to be some sort of commotion as the camera quickly cuts backstage. A herd of referees and PWE officials cower away as a figure strolls through the side entrance of the Breckenridge Recreation Center. However, there’s no secret who that figure happens to be.A lavender top and black leather Michael Kors blazer coat covers .PAAK’s upper half. A pair of black leather leggings and Amal studded ankle-Strap dress booties complete her ensemble.Though, there is one more thing of note about the newly crowned Zodiac Champion. A very intriguing, err, accessory, is draped across her right shoulder blade. What is it? A 57 inch Nodachi sword. Bits of its saya scabbard reflect a light purple hue when the light hits it correctly.It’s an object of terrifying beauty. Almost every eye in the room is fixated on it..PAAK: Hellooooo darlings! Why the long faces? Hmm?She quickly scans the room and picks up on their panic..PAAK: OHHH! Are you afraid of lil’ ol’ Mochi here?She gives the sword a tiny shake..PAAK: Mochi is a close friend of mine. We met a few years back. They’ve been through thick and thin with me.She nods her head..PAAK: Don’t you all find it fascinating that the Zodiac Championship has been missing for months on end now, and yet, very little progress has been made to find it. It seems a bit odd to me. It’s almost as if Ms. Asphyxia doesn’t care all that much. Though, I’m certain there would have been a lot more pep in that step if it were something of hers stolen.A wicked smirk begins to creep across her face..PAAK: But it’s quite alright. As the Zodiac Champion, I feel as if it is my duty to aid in the search. And aid I shall! You see, Mochi here is very good at getting to the truth of matters. Therefore, I’m going to interview every single one of you. I’ll also interview my peers.She nods her head once more..PAAK: Let’s see if we can get to the bottom of things, shall we?A snap of the fingers echoes throughout the hallway..PAAK: You all have five minutes to form a single-file line outside of my locker room. And don’t even think about skipping out. That could very well be seen as an admission of guilt. And you wouldn’t want that, would you?.PAAK continues to stroll down the hall. The camera lingers on the shook faces of all the officials before the camera fades to black, and to commercial.Clink...clink...clinkclink.At first all we hear is a loud clinking sound that resembles metal hitting metal. As the visuals kick in, we're not given much to look at. It's still dark, though a small amount of light of light at least tells you that the camera is rolling. The clinking continues, getting louder and louder, as if it's getting closer. Then, it stops.ARCHER: There is a certain kind of satisfaction in silence, it can tell you all that you need to know.We hear a hard sound, and suddenly all the lights turn on. After your eyes adjust, we see that the Architect of Ultraviolence is in some sort of boiler room. Seems pretty on brand but at least he's fixed the lights.ARCHER: You see, I don't need anyone to tell me how Conquest has gone for me. I've lived it. I've been involved in a tournament, and multi-man matches, and some would say I haven't made a mark here at all. You'd be right, but I have a counter point. Conquest is still finding its own legs to stand on, still trying to find its on identity passed Victory. There may be people holding the belts, and they'll always be the first. But now they've got to handle to wolves. They didn't have to deal with being targeted when everyone's eyes were on everyone else. Now the target sits firmly on their head, and we'll see how they fend.He shrugs. It was difficult to tell what Archer cared about, his intentions were always well hidden.ARCHER: But truth be told, I was never one that said I looked good in gold. Emma? She looks amazing. Me? I look better covered in crimson red...but I do understand the importance of moving forward in your career, of putting your statement on the company you work for. I've been bidding my time, laying in wait. I was never one to chase.Another clinking sound frightens you for a moment. It's Archer, smacking a lead pipe against one of the metal tubbing that runs along the wall. He smacks it a second time, before resting the lead pipe against his shoulder.ARCHER: But know that when the time comes, and you're looking across the ring from me - you'll wish that you aren't. I understand the predicament I find myself in, everyone knows who Tara Fenix is, and I've been content rummaging through the bottom of the barrel. Fame and popularity aren't going to help you on Conquest, and they sure as hell aren't going to help you in a war with me! If you need a first hand account, why don't you go and ask the person running this place. I still find it funny that somehow Aaron Asphyxia ended up with such power, but I suppose she was always good at weaseling herself into places she shouldn't be.He chuckles, rather heartedly.ARCHER: When it comes down to it, I can do whatever I want. Right now, I'm getting entertainment from fighting whoever it is that wants a go. Throw them all in the ring, that's my forte. Currently, it's not causing much issues for Conquest. But if I wanted to cause a ruckus, if I wanted to be a thorn in their side, who would stop me? Is Aaron going to stop me? She'll find herself with a face full of glass, the same way she did almost 10 years ago!A pause as he runs a hand along the lead pipe, his eyes then turning back to the camera lens. Then, he points into the lens with the pipe.ARCHER: Don't find yourself in my path, and you'll be alright. Those that do find themselves there?A powerful whack with the lead pipe, assuming right to the camera person. They go down, naturally dropping the camera with them. All we see is ARCHER's boots as they walk away down the corridor.
ARCHER v TARA FENIX
 MATCH ONE | SINGLES MATCH | The opening matchup for Conquest started off hot and left the fans with a sense that this wasn’t over.
ARCHER attempted to attack Tara out of the gate not even waiting for the bell but she quickly was able to avoid the Pearl Harbor attempt and shows that she will not shirk from the challenge from the thrill seeking opponent that has come in seemingly a little unhinged.
The quickness of Tara let her get onto the offensive fairly quickly as she caught a rebounding off the ropes ARCHER with a quick dropkick to the back of his head, which sent ARCHER tumbling out of the ring but ARCHER quickly gets to his feet, yelling in frustration. Tara tells him to bring on all that frustration back into the ring with a wave of the hand and a smile. ARCHER slides back into the ring charging at Tara, but she ducks, ARCHER hits the other side and Tara telegraphs a backbody drop which ARCHER floats over and with enough momentum drops Tara in a Gutwrench Suplex and goes for a quick pin but Tara kicks out at 2.
ARCHER now with the momentum, pulls Tara up and drives in several stiff forearm shots as ARCHER keeps ahold of her hair. The temper starts to ramp up after the referee pulls him off after about the 6th shot, he gets in their face. After a bit of arguing Tara manages to recover and by the time ARCHER finishes complaining he turns right into a GENOCIDE KICK (Superkick) from Tara and she covers quickly but ARCHER kicks out at 2.
ARCHER rolls and pulls himself up by the ropes but Tara clotheslines him with such force it takes them both over the top rope to the floor. The landing is a bit on the ugly side but the fans are eating it up as the two competitors continue to throw punches back and forth at one another, neither really paying attention to the referee that is counting on the inside of the ring. ARCHER manages to get the advantage after a bit and whips Tara into the barricade and follows up with his MALUM IN SE (Running Yakuza Kick) as Tara’s head snaps back with a sickening force. ARCHER’s foot gets caught up on the barricade next to Tara who has slumped in his general direction as the referee gets to the count of 10 and calls for the bell.
| RESULT: NO CONTEST
VIA: COUNT OUT | | CROWD REACTION | MATCH QUALITY | The crowd was stoked to see Tara Fenix in the PWE Ring!
They were surprised by the match ending, and are hoping that they can see this one play out again. | ★★★½
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| | MATCH BONUSES | FINAL SCORE | ARCHER had a bonus pop to his gimmick.
Tara had a bonus pop to her gimmick. | 61%
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   In the Ritz Carlton Suite of the Ritz Carlton hotel in Bachelor Gulch, Colorado. The fireplace is on, and a bottle of white wine is on the dining room table. There is a knock on the front door. Grayson Osiris Deville walks over to the front door and opens it. A bellhop pushes a cart with room service into the Suite and takes it into the dining room. Grayson hands the bellhop a $50 bill and walks the bellhop to the door as Vanessa Page walks in from the balcony. VANESSA PAGE: We had looked into staying in Breckinridge but…Vanessa looks over at Grayson as he walks back into the dining room.VANESSA PAGE: Yikes! No way! Grayson shakes his head in disgust.VANESSA PAGE: Thankfully there is this lovely Ritz Carlton hotel not too far away. So we get to prepare for Conquest:Rise in style. Vanessa walks over to Grayson and they smile at each other. Grayson wraps his left arm around Vanessa’s waist.VANESSA PAGE: I mean sure Magnificence ll didn’t go exactly how I wanted it to since I didn’t get to walk out as the new PWE Elevation champion but I assure all of you…especially you Lex, I’ll get another Elevation Championship shot sooner rather than later and I will get the gold I desire. Grayson walks over to the dining room table and picks up two glasses of wine. He hands Vanessa a glass of wine.VANESSA PAGE: Now at Conquest:Rise my extremely handsome man and I get to team up against two randoms. Haha! I didn’t figure Finn would willingly want to team up with PWE’s answer to Bozo the Clown. Grayson and I are a well oiled machine that knows each other so well. Can Finn and Sybill say the same thing? I don’t think so! We so got this.GRAYSON OSIRIS DEVILLE: Of course we do. The result of this contest was written in stone before the creation of time. Why is that? When you are the most divinely flawless couple walking the Earth, simple matters like winning matches like these doesn’t require a second thought. You two don’t have the chemistry we do. The marketability we do. The cache we do. Without us, only three people would watch this show. Probably being generous with saying three people would watch. Don’t say I am not a benevolent G.O.D.Grayson smirks. GRAYSON OSIRIS DEVILLE: Finn. Bozo. The only benevolent act we’re showing is allowing you two to share the ring with us. Aside from that? You shall Kneel Before this Flawless Couple. Learn to love it. VANESSA PAGE: We obviously get it. None of you on the Conquest roster are flawless like I am or a sexy deity like Grayson and all of you need to accept that you can’t measure up to us in any way. Which is why we know none of you will be able to come correct when you come at us. Just get used to it. Vanessa winks at the camera.Backstage, the cameras chance upon the catering area where we see Aiden Reynolds clapping his hands together and looking at the smorgasbord of options that the company has provided. Of course, he’s waiting until after his match to eat, but nevertheless, is taking the time now to preview the selection.At least, until the Powerpuff Girls theme song plays on his phone. He pulls out his iPhone and stares at it, narrowing his eyes. AIDEN REYNOLDS: The fuck does she want…He presses a button, and then a second, putting it on speakerphone.AIDEN REYNOLDS: Sorry, we don’t have any children’s souls to eat ‘ere, ya must have the wrong number.A long pause appears to have the other speaker on the line lost for words, before you can quite literally hear the long breath that they take before speaking.UNKNOWN [on the line]: …I wouldn’t be making that joke if I were you, since I am here with your kid.Aiden’s eyes widen as a woman’s voice with a decidedly German accent is audible. He raises the phone quickly up to his nose.AIDEN REYNOLDS: Ya better not be choosing spices, Johanna! Don’t make me come back and hit ya with me boomerang ya fuc–JOHANNA KRIEGER [on the line]: Yes well. Kallie has a question for you, but she was busy feeding–wha–okay–Kall!KALLIE REZNIK [on the line]: Hi honey! AIDEN REYNOLDS: ‘Allo love, what’s wrong?KALLIE REZNIK [on the line]: Nothing’s wrong…AIDEN REYNOLDS: So why are you callin’ me at me work?Another long pause.KALLIE REZNIK [on the line]: This is very weird watching you on TV live and you’re having this conversation with me now.AIDEN REYNOLDS: …Aiden looks at the camera – obviously, he hadn’t spotted that he was being filmed. He watches it as if it’s an unstable human being, or an owl…or Dickie…that’s zoomed in on him and he has to move and talk very slowly otherwise it might attack.AIDEN REYNOLDS: Love…if I walk away now…it’ll follow, so what do ya want?KALLIE REZNIK [on the line]: Oh I just…I just wanted to know if you were prepared for Malachi…AIDEN REYNOLDS: Oh! Yeah, I’ve been watchin’ him in some of his matches recently and he seems to be gettin’ bloody better day by day. Got to be surprised a bit, but nevertheless, it’ll be all right when we face off. He’s a right bloody asshole in his personality, but it’ll be a good match. Any siblin’ of Lachie’s is a fabulous competitor and I’ll be just grateful to be sharin’ the ring with ‘im tonight, aye. Why?KALLIE REZNIK [on the line]: …oh…okay…Aiden grabs a water and looks at it, before looking upwards and narrowing his eyes again.AIDEN REYNOLDS: That wasn’t actually your question, was it, love?KALLIE REZNIK [on the line]: …erm…no….but I can ask you it later, I didn’t realize you’d be live…AIDEN REYNOLDS: Kallie.KALLIE REZNIK [on the line]: Okay, but like…when did you get that tattoo on your back?! I haven’t seeeeeeeen it and you left early for the show….AIDEN REYNOLDS: AH! Let me tell you about that – I met this bloke in one of the bars here in Breckenridge, and he said he’d be willin’ to help me out with some of the linework. Dickie said it’d be a great idea, and so we went to this shop and he said I could absolutely pay with me Blood Money. I have no idea why since FIGHT! disappeared like fuckin’ Malyasian Flight 369+1 over the Australian Bermuda Triangle, but that’s another conspiracy we can talk about later, aye?KALLIE REZNIK [on the line]: …you got a tattoo.AIDEN REYNOLDS: …ye.KALLIE REZNIK [on the line]: …from a dude in a bar.AIDEN REYNOLDS: Aye, that’s what I said.JOHANNA KRIGER [over the line]: I hope you get a staph infection.AIDEN REYNOLDS: OI, EXCUSE ME CUNT, LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND YOU’LL SEE ONE. He reaches up and grabs the camera, pushing it out of his view and the scene heads to commercial. EDDIE LYONS v ANTHONY MANCINI
 MATCH TWO | SINGLES MATCH | The match begins with Lyons and Mancini circling each other before immediately grappling. Mancini is, still, pissed off about his loss to .PAAK and losing the championship match, and so he’s absolutely going to take it out on Lyons. He throws Lyons backwards with a release german suplex, and he lands on the ground. Mancini gets up, walks over to him again, and does the same. He wastes no time in dropping to the mat for the CODE OF SILENCE (Crossface).
But Lyons is resilient, and refuses to tap. He’s able to get himself out of the hold, kicks Mancini in the stomach, and then crawls to his feet. He uses his standing advantage to deliver short kicks to Mancini. However, the felled wrestler grabs his foot, pulls him shortly to the ground, and then rises to his own feet, delivering a diving elbow drop springboarded from the ropes.
Mancini barks out insults to the younger Lyons, who takes a minute to get to his feet, but he’s right on him a second later, delivering a stalling brainbuster. He drops down again, this time putting Lyons into a stepover toehold facelock (STF).
For the next few minutes, Lyons struggles to get the momentum back for himself. Mancini is a good wrestler – it’s what got them to where he is, but he didn’t train at the Lyon’s Den for nothing. Eventually, he’s able to power out of Mancini’s attack, reverse the hold and then start delivering various kicks and strikes into a succession that Mancini is slower to keep up with.
He uses the ropes well to hit Mancini with running knee strikes, and then is able to lock him into a backdrop suplex that forces the masked wrestler to land with a thud. Nevertheless, he picks him up again, and delivers the LYONS ROAR DDT (DDT into a facebuster). As Mancini tries to rise to his feet, he follows it up with the MANE KICK (Running kick to the face), and then drops down to put him into the PRIDELOCK (Dragonsleeper).
Mancini almost looks as if he’s going to tap. However, Eddie looks up and sees his cousins, Victoria and Vincent approaching from the back. Victoria’s carrying a kendo stick, but it’s likely to protect the Victory Championship contender as they walk into a place unknown. They circle the ring and Eddie watches them with hawkeyes, but doesn’t let go of Mancini at all. Mancini, however, is given enough time to rise to his feet and hip tosses him Lyons forward, but needs a second to breathe.
Vincent takes this moment to get on the apron, obviously intending to distract referee James Hotch, who starts yelling at the blonde haired, skinny kid to get down. Victoria yells at Eddie, and tosses in the kendo stick. Eddie stares at it, his nose scrunching up that they would ever think he would do such a thing, grabs it, and launches it away as Vincent drops down, shaking his head. The referee continues to yell at Vincent to back up and stay away from the ring.
Which is ample time for Mancini to don a pair of brass knuckles and bash Eddie Lyons across the face. Victoria raises her hands to her head, gritting her teeth and Vincent looks surprised as well.
Mancini covers Eddie for a 3 count, and a hint of a smile is visible in his eyes as he looks at Eddie’s cousins. Business to settle in the future perhaps. | RESULT: ANTHONY MANCINI (USE OF BRASS KNUCKLES)
VIA: PINFALL (7:15) | | CROWD REACTION | MATCH QUALITY | The crowd was on their feet, hoping Eddie would win!
They were surprised by Victoria and Vincent.
They were horrified by Anthony Mancini's viciousness. | ★★★★½
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| | MATCH BONUSES | FINAL SCORE | | No bonuses, but Mancini is a dick. | 67%
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The cameras cut to a shot of the backstage area, in a hallway filled with production crates and various other equipment necessary to the operation of the show. Crew members are running here and there as the show is being broadcast, but they glance up as they notice a person walking down the hallway. As the camera swings around to show the mystery person, a cheer went up from the crowd as Miles Kasey came into view. The popular British wrestler and one of the newest signings to the Conquest brand smiles and nods to a few of the crew members as he makes his way through the hallway, rounding a corner… …And bumping smack into someone heading in the opposite direction. He groans slightly, but immediately offers a hand to the person sprawled on the ground. MILES KASEY: Ooof! Sorry about that! Didn’t really watch where I was going. He pauses for a moment, narrowing his eyes before a smile appears on his face. MILES KASEY: Hey, I think I know you. Callie, right? Callie Renton? As the person got back up to their feet, it was indeed revealed to be Callie Renton, another new signing to the Conquest brand. The petite brunette shakes her head a bit, but when she hears her name she looks up at Miles’ face. CALLIE RENTON: Yeah…oh, wait! You’re Miles Kasey. From the Wolfslair school in New York, right? MILES KASEY: Yep. I’ve seen you at a few of the open classes. Callie nods, rocking back on her heels with her hands clasped behind her back. CALLIE RENTON: Yeah, I just wanted to get a bit more of a broader education, you know? As much as my mom taught me, she says there’s always more to learn. MILES KASEY: Wise woman. So, I take it you and I are both the new kids on the block in Conquest? CALLIE RENTON: Looks like it. I was here last season as part of that big rumble match. Figured I’d try to make a real run of it now that they have this second show. She bites her bottom lip a bit, looking like she wants to ask him something. CALLIE RENTON: Hey, I know we don’t really know each other that well, but I wondered…could I ask a favor of you? Miles’ eyebrows go up in a mild look of surprise. MILES KASEY: Um, sure. What do you need? CALLIE RENTON: Well…I was kind of hoping that maybe you could…introduce me to Lachlan Kane? I know you’re friends with him, and he helps out with the Wolfslair school in Orlando… Miles nods knowingly, a smile appearing on his face. MILES KASEY: Say no more. I’ll ring him up and see if he’ll meet up with you. Knowing the guy, he’ll most likely jump at the chance to add another member to the school. A bright smile appears on Callie’s face, and her shoulders seem to relax ever so slightly. CALLIE RENTON: Thank you so much! I owe you one! MILES KASEY: I’ll keep that one in my back pocket for future use. In the meantime, shall us two newbies make the rounds of the backstage? Maybe see what kind of mischief and mayhem we could get up to? He offers her his arm in a gentlemanly fashion, and she laughs slightly as she takes it and the two of them wander off down the hallway together. AIDEN REYNOLDS v MALACHI
 MATCH THREE | SINGLES MATCH | This next matchup was definitely one that the fans were eager to see. The fun-loving Aussie (and brand-new daddy) Aiden Reynolds taking on the gruff, no-nonsense Irishman (and soon-to-be daddy) Malachi. It was an absolute clash of styles, but it was an exciting, fast-paced and hard-hitting affair.
It kicked off with both men circling around each other, Aiden darting out to try and catch Malachi unaware but the Irish fighter was having none of it. He continually darted backwards out of Aiden’s reach, until he finally rushed forward to try and clothesline Reynolds. But the Aussie’s speed finally came into play as he quickly darted around behind Malachi and wrapped his arm around his midsection and powered him overhead with a suplex. Rubbing at the back of his head with a grimace, Malachi stumbled back to his feet and attempted to rush Aiden again, but this time Aiden was able to trip up Malachi and send him into the ropes. When Malachi made his way to the corner, Aiden was close behind to follow up with a series of chops that sounded like gunfire.
Eventually, the referee intervened to back up Aiden and give Malachi a chance to recover, which he did by exploding out of the corner and leveling Aiden with a vicious clothesline that had the Aussie practically bouncing off the mat. Immediately Malachi went on the attack, putting the boots to Aiden’s torso to try and knock the wind out of him and potentially removing the speed factor. When the referee pushed him back and gave him a warning, Malachi looked annoyed but complied with his hands in the air. Aiden rolled over to his front and looked pretty winded, and Malachi took the advantage and grabbed his arm to try and lift him up for the PURE MALICE (Devil Inside). But Aiden was able to slide out of the hold, and headed to the outside to get a temporary breather.
However, Malachi would not be deterred that easily. While Aiden walked around to the front of the ring, Malachi positioned himself on the outside of the ring ropes on the apron, and when Aiden was in prime position he leaped up to the second rope and executes a picture-perfect moonsault that had the crowd cheering and chanting wildly for the normally despised Malachi. Both men were on the floor now, but Malachi was the first to recover as he lifted up Aiden and slid him back into the ring. He climbed up to the apron, and when Aiden got to his feet he attempted to execute a slingshot cutter over the top rope, but Aiden caught him with a stiff kick to the side of the head that dropped Malachi instantly to the mat.
Slowly but surely, Aiden returned to fighting form as the two men unleashed everything they had at each other in the closing moments of the match. At one point, they were in the centre of the ring trading hard shots to each other’s heads, with neither man giving an inch. The tides turned in Aiden’s favour when the Aussie was able to duck one of Malachi’s shots and then deliver a snap DDT. He was immediately on his feet to the loud cheers of the crowd, and it seemed like the crowd’s cheers were helping him to power up, so to speak. He lets out a huge yell, looking to wrap this up…but is met with a stiff right hand to the jaw courtesy of Malachi. The Irishman has a sinister smirk on his face as he grabs the arm of the Aussie once again, looking as if he was prepping him for the PURE MALICE again. But as he pulled Aiden towards him, Aiden was able to fly over Malachi’s head and grab him around the neck for an impromptu reverse neckbreaker. Aiden was back on his feet in a shot, hefting Malachi onto his shoulders to quickly deliver a devastating GOLD COAST CUTTER (TKO) and cover Malachi for the pinfall victory. | RESULT: AIDEN REYNOLDS (GOLD COAST CUTTER)
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Post by [PWE] OPHELIA KNIGHT on Jan 31, 2023 6:14:28 GMT
The cameras head to the back where backstage interviewer, and new employee, Madeline Stark stands, a microphone in her hand. She smiles as she realizes the camera is ready to go.
MADELINE STARK: Lincoln and Val, I’m backstage here in the Breckenridge Recreation Center and standing with me right now is–
The camera pans backwards to widen the frame and the crowd can be heard booing as The Seattle Saint, Finn Whelan, stands with her, appearing very disinterested in this whole situation. He’s already in his ring gear, his vest on his back and his hands taped up as he adjusts the final band. He looks at Madeline disinterestedly and cracks his neck.
MADELINE STARK: Finn Whelan. Finn, I think it’s safe to say that your record here right now…I mean, you got knocked out by a boomerang at MAGNIFICENCE.
FINN WHELAN: To be perfectly honest, that’s the only way that Aiden was going to get me down in the end. It was like David and Goliath – you have to find a different way to defeat me when wrestling doesn’t work. And at the end of the day, Aiden didn’t have superior skills, he just had dumb fucking luck.
MADELINE STARK: Be that as it may, you have a task ahead of you tonight with this tag–
Madeline jumps forward suddenly and a smirk rises on Finn’s face. With a giggle, Sybil Halter materializes from behind Madeline with a very fluid slinking movement. Her sparkling face paint designs her to look similar to a glamorous circus clown and she also is ready in her ring gear. She swings her arms ostentatiously behind her back and pouts her lips.
SYBIL HALTER: How could you start without me? I’m hurt, Madeline!
MADELINE STARK: I-I was going to come talk to you next, but I wasn’t sure if–
SYBIL HALTER: Finneh and I are a team tonight, so you’re just gonna have to interview us both. Makes sense, riiight? One without the other doesn’t make much sense. Besides, Finn and I have far more fun together…but you know that, huh?
She smiles widely and Madeline stares at her with a semi-surprised/semi-horrified look. Finn snorts and tilts his head to the side.
FINN WHELAN: I think Sybil will agree with me when we both would like to say, clearly, to Vanessa Page and Grayson Osiris Deville…fuck ‘em.
MADELINE STARK: But–
FINN WHELAN: Nonono, I mean that, from the bottom of my heart. Motherfuckin’ Vanessa over there posts more pictures of her going to drink with her buddies than she does about her career, and Grayson just retweets all her shit like a simp. He may have won in that showcase match, but at the end of the day? What impact have they made on this company? They’ve blown a lot of fucking hot air. Fuck. Them.
Sybil tilts her entire body left then right. She straightens her form leaning in closer to Madeline as if they are exchanging secrets.
SYBIL HALTER: Let’s be honest here… We’ve seen people like them plenty of times. Do whatever you want on Twitter. Mine’s a mess but the moment you step in the ring it better be something. You feel me? Better really WOW us! If they don’t then…
Sybil breaks out in manic laughter and sways into Finn.
SYBIL HALTER: We’re gonna have to break’em in! Simping is fine. I personally enjoy it when people do it and give me their organs. Not important. My only thing is, Madeline, Maddy, My Mads, I don’t want to be bored. People like those don’t push far enough. Finn and I want a challenge. We don’t want to waste our time and it’s an insult when they do. You, the audience, other people, have seen what we do when we’re bored.
FINN WHELAN: And bored I’ve been. Bored of the fact that beyond the fight that I got, we’ve been handed a match tonight by a pair of dinguses who want to live large but not put in the fucking work. So when it comes down to it, Vanessa Page isn’t going to be able to take a photo of her face for at least a week, and we’re going to be desecrating the shrine of G.O.D. Get it? Got it? Good.
Madeline opens her mouth and goes to say something else, but Sybil waves goodbye with her hand right in Madeline’s face and Finn shrugs and follows along. She shakes her head, and the scene switches.
The old familiar pop-hiss sound of a can of soda being opened punctuates the silence as the view fades in from static. The first thing shown is a can of Wild Cherry Pepsi, the can being lifted up to a face. A slurp later and the can lowers to show current Elevation champion Lex Collins, moisture from that drink of soda still there on his upper lip.
LEX COLLINS: This business has always tested me in the weirdest ways. I know my reactions to stressors aren't typical. Always been prone to take things the wrong way, to see parallels and connections that weren't really there. God, I think I there are thousands of folks I owe apologies to for misreading situations over the years. Always felt like I was destined to be misunderstood, like there was always gonna be the friction of movin' against the grain. And then… I dunno… something weird happened.
He chuckles ruefully, shaking his head as that lopsided smirk crosses his lips.
LEX COLLINS: Not sure if it was a matter of finally hitting that stride, or the rest of the bs finally falling to the wayside. Cracked the code. Not just one but two battle royals won in a row. Championships like I got the Midas Touch up in here an' I dunno if it's more appropriate to laugh or cry if I'm bein' honest. Either way, it's next to impossible to shake off the past. It's not like emerging from a cocoon, utterly transformed. This is a much more subtle process of erosion, always a dusting of old sweat an' stale fear you gotta rinse off in the aftermath. But, we're here – I'm here. Still fightin' the good fight. Still making waves, I guess. Still talkin' sideways like I'm tryna write some hipster self help book about how to suck up the damage without ending up a walking mass of scar tissue. Like I got it all figured out? Nah.
He looks down at the belt across his lap, tapping the edge of that old skull ring against the gilded edge.
LEX COLLINS: It's impossible to forget. It's impossible to come all the way back from the brink. Every time you go to the well, every time you dip a toe into those tainted waters and gaze too long into the abyss, you leave a piece behind. Maybe I got lucky. Sluiced off all the dead skin, emerged all raw an' pink an' new. Every failure's been a life lesson and I guess it all started when Finn Whelan checked my ego a million years ago in a galaxy far, far away.
There's a flash of a puckish grin and a wink before he continues.
LEX COLLINS: Anyone on this roster should know me well enough now to understand I don't blow smoke. I don't waste words. There's no bravado up in here. No bullshittery. I'll bring it, even if my social battery for the week's already run low, 'cause that's what professionals do. Ollie Linkoln might not know me, but a quick rewatch of that rumble… a quick google search'll tell him that I don't quit like a bitch. I don't deal in tangents or righteous anger an' veiled threats. Nope. None of that shit's needed here – not anymore.
He sniffs disdainfully.
LEX COLLINS: More power to you, if that's how you roll. I know you used to be a big deal in the BWF. Sad to see your playground closed up shop, man. Really am. I just hope you're not expecting to take out any misplaced angst over that on me. See, this ain't my comedown or my unlucky day 'cause'm not about to fall from a pedestal. There ain't no pedestal. I was never up there an' you know what? I'm cool with that 'case this is why I'm here. Fightin' for the greater good. Doin' what's right, y'know? I'm not Icarus, up there in the clouds with wax wings on borrowed time. Nah, see, I made my way up here over years of hard work, climbin' a ladder made on painful memories, scar tissue an' bullshit. Lost sight of the ground a long time ago – no fear, though. I still climb because that's what I do. That's the process. Rise above until clarity. My eyes are open for the first time in years – you can run from the fists that pound you, but you can never escape how it makes you feel. An' those feelings? They're you – they're who you are. You can change the scenery. You can create whatever careful Utopia you want but they're always gonna be there, guttin' you from inside. The moment you find the truth in that, the moment you accept that? That's when it all comes together.
There's vehemence in his tone.
LEX COLLINS: I crawled through every trench in every fuckin' war that was waged on me without my consent to get here. I dragged myself from every sewer that wanted to flush me like waste; I'm still here. There's no goin' back. Like I said: you can't come back, not all the way.
He chuckles, the sound far from amused.
LEX COLLINS: I am who I am... an' tonight, I'm lookin' straight-on in the mirror. I'm not afraid of what I see. This guy, he's a fighter. He's a winner more times than not these days. He's a champion in two companies. He's had the best 365 days of his career. I'm not planning to throw that back in the universe's face. I'm embracing the future. I'm using this newfound clarity to write my next perfect chapter. Live and learn. I suggest you do the same. FINN WHELAN & SYBIL HALTER v VANESSA PAGE & GRAYSON OSIRIS DEVILLE
 MATCH FOUR | MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH | The crowd was on their feet, but they didn’t necessarily like anyone in this match up. Sybil Halter was introduced first with her circus-esque opening as she popped out of the box to a chorus of boos, which she relished in as she made her way to the ring with smiles and glee. She propped herself up on turnbuckle, reposing as Finn also made his way to the ring from the crowd to a chorus of loud boos from the Colorado crowd, to which he had a singular answer: middle fingers up if you don’t give a fuck, a la Bring Me the Horizon. He entered the ring and met his teammate with a high five.
GOD and Vanessa entered together, as such a power couple would do, and made their way to a chorus of boos as well, to which Vanessa simply put up her hand and Grayson shrugged off. They entered the ring with supremacy in their beings and made sure that everyone, including their opponents, knew how much lower they were than them.
The rules of the match were reissued to both teams and DENIED. Sybil and Vanessa were both adamant that they could handle this match no matter who the opponent was (with Vanessa giving some choice language directed towards the lanky Whelan). This forced referees to come in and state that intergender rules did apply.
The match started with Vanessa and Finn both at each other’s throats, and more so Vanessa. She tried to side step every attack that Whelan had for her for the first three minutes of match. Whelan delivered strikes, tried to get the slippery Vanessa into a couple of holds, and while he landed a few, she was ultimately able to evade him. When it came down to it, Grayson easily manipulated referee James Hotch for just seconds long enough for her to provide Whelan with a beautiful gift in the form of her knee meeting his Mini-Finns. Sybil yelled something that sounded very like a swear and Grayson stepped back with a grin, his work completed. This allowed to The Heiress to push Whelan forward, grab onto his back and deliver ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD (Banks Statement), ramming her knees into his back and then sliding around him for a crossface in the center of the ring.
Whelan refused to tap, though. Somehow, The Virulence was able to power his way towards the ropes and grabbed onto it. Vanessa refused to relent, until referee James Hotch began to count to her disqualification. She let go, and as she got up, delivered a swift kick to Finn’s midsection.
Vanessa went to tag in Grayson. Grayson immediately went to Finn and pulled up him, but Finn was able to get in a swift uppercut and then bounced backwards and tagged Sybil right into the match. She leaped over the turnbuckle, kicked Grayson deftly under his chin with a wellplaced superkick, bounced off the ropes and– PATIENT 0! (Poisonrana). Grayson tumbled forward and Sybil hopped to her feet, bouncing from one foot to the other giddy as she waited for him to get to his feet.
Sybil and Grayson traded power throughout the match for the next three minutes. Sybil had an answer for every one of Grayson’s attacks. The contortionist was POWERFUL in this match, fast and skilled. Grayson had a move that countered most of Sybil’s, but he was able to gain the advantage eventually when Sybil went to go for the ropes and he stopped her momentum with a well-placed head bash into the turnbuckle. He bent her forward through the ropes, and delivered his rope-assisted pile driver known as KNEEL BEFORE GOD (Heatseeker). Sybil crumbled, and Grayson wasted no time in celebrating that fact with Vanessa.
Whelan had it though. He lept through the ropes and hit Grayson with a bulldog as the man headed over to his partner. The Seattle Saint made it back through the ropes and stamped his foot against the ground to try and raise Sybil. Grayson was on his feet the very second that Sybil crawled to hers and launched herself at Finn’s outstretched hand.
TAG!
Grayson thought he was ready for Finn when the Irish-American launched himself back into the ring, but he was woefully unprepared for the multi-time champion, who felt more comfortable in a deathmatch than he did in a standard ring. Finn ran the man through the gauntlet, comboing some kicks and strikes together – Grayson shook his head and refused to relent to the man, countering a few of the strikes, before Finn had enough and kicked him in the stomach. He hooked his arms, rotated and delivered the REVELATION 6:4 (The Bitter End), landing Grayson on his head. Sybil jumped in the ring to ward off Vanessa as referee James Hotch delivered the 3 count.
Sybil bounced around clapping as Finn’s music played, and Grayson and Vanessa slid out of the ring looking very disgruntled. Vanessa yelled at the two of them that they didn’t mean anything and Sybil bounced up on the rope, pulling down her eye and sticking out her tongue as Finn’s hand was raised. | RESULT: FINN WHELAN & SYBIL HALTER (REVELATION 6:4)
VIA: PINFALL (10:27) | | CROWD REACTION | MATCH QUALITY | ON. THEIR. FEET.
ENTHUSED WITH SYBIL.
THEY ALSO THOUGHT FINN AND VANESSA WERE QUITE ATTRACTIVE.
SOME EVEN MIGHT WORSHIP G.O.D. NOW | ★★★½
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Vanessa and Finn's good looks kept the crowd engaged.
Sybil was definitely made to be a threat. | 68%
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After the match, however, the cameras followed Finn and Sybil as they began to exit the ringside area, heading to the ramp area while “Black Lungs” by the Architects plays in the venue. LINCOLN PHELPS: Whelan and Halter taking the win this time, as they should. They’ve been on a losing streak individually – maybe it’s together that they’re going to have the best chances?VAL CASIAS: I don’t like ‘em. Whelan is an asshole. Sybil makes me uneasy…LINCOLN PHELPS: Whether you like ‘em or not is irrelevant – they’re not here to be liked, and that’s clear…especially from their first week here on CONQUEST.Quite suddenly, however, Finn’s music is cut out, and the crowd is back on their feet!♫ CALMLY, FEEL MYSELF EVOLVING APPALLING, SO MUCH I'M NOT DIVULGING BEEN STALLING, I THINK I HEAR APPLAUDING, THEY'RE CALLING ♫ VAL CASIAS: RETRIBUTION!“Clouds” by NF blares over the speakers, and a furious Eddie Lyons dashes out from under the curtain to FINALLY get revenge on his attackers from the first show. Initially surprised, Finn puts the brakes on his walk up and finds himself NECKED by a vicious clothesline from Lyons. He hits the metal ramp hard. Eddie whipped around and stared daggers at Sybil.LINCOLN PHELPS: What a fucking coward! Finn and Sybil just had a grueling match and he uses now to attack them? Whatever happened to facing your foes face forward!
VAL CASIAS: …I think you’ve forgotten that they jumped him to begin with. I think this is the perfect timing.LINCOLN PHELPS: Not the perfect timing at all–Eddie rushes Sybil as well, rage coating his features. But too much rage, because Sybil is able to hop up on his shoulders, spin and deliver the FAVOR LAUGHTER (Pop-Up Hurricanrana). She crawls away with a grin and climbs to her feet as Finn is just getting to his. They look at each other, grin widely, and then immediately begin a vicious stomping assault on Eddie in front of everyone without even a glimmer of remorse.It takes five more officials and staff to come out there to get the two wrestlers to stop pounding on Lyons. He is, ultimately, fairly unscathed, but his hatched plan didn’t work. Finn and Sybil were pushed to the back. He was going to need to find friends if he was going to exact revenge on Finn and Sybil, because it wasn’t going to happen by himself.
 SEASON 3, EPISODE 04: (TOUCH GRASS) LIVE FROM THE SILVER STATE BALLROOM IN RENO, NV FEBRUARY 4, 2023 SILVER STATE CHAMPIONSHIPKEVIN MEARS (c) vs CRYSTAL CALDWELLYORK'S RETIREMENT TOUR: LADDER MATCHJACE PARKER DAVIDSON vs JUSTIN YORK
SUMMER PAGE vs AMY SANTINO
HANDICAP MATCHGORGO vs TALIA SKYE & REYNA CARTER
AZURINE VEBBINS vs KERBEROS
SAMANTHA TOLSON vs SERENITY HOLMES
UNITY DIVISION MATCHMAJESTUOSA MANOR vs JOBBER JANE D'OH'S
JACKI O'LANTERN vs CARINA VEGA
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LEX COLLINS v OLLIE LINKOLN
 MATCH FIVE | SINGLES MATCH | The new Elevation Champion gets a large ovation as he comes out in the Breckenridge Recreation Center. He raises his championship high as he looks at Ollie Linkoln, who is already in the ring. Ollie taps his feet against the ground, and looks down at his manager, Rocky the Raccoon. He says something to the raccoon, who squeaks back.
Lex eyes this situation as a concern.
However, nevertheless, when the fight starts, it starts. Lex and Ollie trade blows back and forth, neither one willing to relent power in the beginning of this match. The Elevation Champion takes a step back as Ollie does as well, and they both smile at each other. It’s nice to have some level of spontaneity and respect given in the ring. Lex grapples him hard, and is able to get in a suplex or two, before Ollie responds with a kipup enzuigiri and hits Lex right in the side of the head.
The two continue battling it out in a considerably talented method before war weariness begins to settle in, and Lex gives out first. Ollie is able to capitalize, and with a smile, he initiates the ALL ABOARD THE GRAVY STATION kick combo starting with a pair of kicks to the opponents calves, a savate kick to the gut, a rolling front somersault kick to the face that causes Ollie to land flat on his back before kipping to his feet. Collins wobbles back and forth and then Ollie waits for a moment to ensure maximum damage has been done before hitting him with the GRAVY TRAIN (Buzzsaw Kick to kneeling opponent).
The crowd goes nuts. And Ollie rakes it in. He goes down for the count, but doesn’t get past 2! At this point the crowd is on their feet to see what will happen here. Rocky the Raccoon paces from one side of the apron to the other, as if he really actually is engaged with the fight.
Lex gets back on his feet, though groggily, and Ollie meets him at the center of the ring. They trade strikes with the crowd behind them. Finally, Ollie goes to grapple and Lex counters with a stiff elbow strike to the face. As Ollie’s shaking it off, Lex dashes backwards, bounces off the ropes, and hits him with a running enzuigiri. Lex lands cleanly and Ollie falls forward. Lex catches his breath as he waits in the turnbuckle area for Ollie to get up, and when he does, he runs forward, grabs Ollie’s arm, tossing him into the other turnbuckle across from them. From there he charges forward, landing the SYSTEMATIC BREAKDOWN 2.0 (charging knee strike into a running bulldog), ramming his knee hard into Ollie’s gut and then slamming his head down into the mat a moment later.
Despite Rocky’s twitters, Ollie stays down as Lex covers for the 1-2-3.
| RESULT: LEX COLLINS (SYSTEMATIC BREAKDOWN 2.0)
VIA: PINFALL (9:35) | | CROWD REACTION | MATCH QUALITY | | The crowd was not as engaged with this match, but they really liked the raccoon. About 86%. | ★★★★½
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The scene opens up in an industrial warehouse looking pretty abandoned and worn down. I'm a corner we see a couple figures sitting around a fire-in-a-barrel. As the camera zooms in we see the two figures are Archer and Emma Douglas, long time partner's in crime. After a moment in time, Emma speaks up.
EMMA DOUGLAS: Are we getting soft?
Archer looks almost puzzled at this question.
ARCHER: What?
EMMA DOUGLAS: Are we getting soft? As we've gotten older and been at this, are we less fearsome than we used to be?
Archer snorts and shakes his head.
ARCHER: You literally just ended a pretty epic World Championship run in that one place and you're asking me questions like this?
Emma shrugs her shoulders, tapping the end of her pet wooden baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire affectionately named Barbara on the concrete.I
EMMA DOUGLAS: I don't know. I just feel like people aren't as...afraid of us as they used to be. Like we don't strike the same imposing figure we used to. Are we just not that dangerous as we used to be?
Archer stands up a bit, dusting off his pants as he looks at her.
ARCHER: I don't believe that to be the case, but I know what you should do. Remind them. Remind them who the heck you are.
Emma smirks and nods.
EMMA DOUGLAS: You're right, and a First Blood match is the perfect opportunity to showcase that. A little blood has never really scared either of us. Heck, we revel in it, don't we?
ARCHER: Mmhmm.
EMMA DOUGLAS: I'm not saying it's going to be easy, but it isn't like this is my first instance in this type of match. She might be a bit on the crazed side, but neither one of us are exactly what you would call stable either. I don't think they known what they are getting into. And this is going to be a platform. To showcase exactly who the heck Emma Douglas is.
The light from the fire flickers and shows off Emma's spiteful grin.
EMMA DOUGLAS: Tonight, the kid gloves come off, I'm tired of not being taken seriously here in PWE, it's time for a change and it's starting now.
Emma stands up and gives Archer a knowing look. The two share a nod.
ARCHER: You got this.
Fade. The camera is seen inside the ring as the crowd awaits the main event. But before it can happen, the song "Still Unbroken" by Lynyrd Skynyrd hits the P.A System. Everyone knows the sounds of that song, and that's when Nakita Niles comes out from the back. She's wearing a white crop top, a black leather jacket, black leggings, and black boot heels. The fans are on their feet as Nakita looks at the fans and gives off a smile. She loves the sounds of the fans as she points at them. She begins to walk off the stand and begins to walk down the ramp. She gets down the ringside and walks up the steel steps. She enters the ring and walks the ring in a circle. She gets to the ropes and blows the fans a kiss. She grabs a mic as the music fades.
NAKITA NILES: You know, I can't believe this. This is like a dream come true for me. I can't believe PWE saw me and offered me a contract. This is like a dream come true for me, you know? In 2022, I was nothing more than a rookie. After fighting hard and trying to better me, people all over wanted me. This is special to me.
NAKITA NILES: I don't like to get emotional, but I can't help it. I never thought in my entire life I would be here and getting a chance to go up against some of the toughest superstars that this company has to offer. I promise you guys everything I have and more. When you have people who don't believe in you, don't listen to them. Don't let their negativity bother you. I've already had haters, but I don't listen to them.
She looks at them while they are cheering her name. That was the sound that Nakita had been hoping for. She wanted to hear the cheering from them. It was something that gave her the energy that she needed.
NAKITA NILES: I’m not saying I’m better than anyone in the back, cause I’m not. But you better believe that I’m going to do whatever it takes to get them to notice me. In time they will see who I am. They will see all the work I put in day in and day out. I always say these three things that give me motivation. WAKE UP! WORK! WIN! NAKITA NILES: Something I learned while signing that dotted line. I knew I had to put in the work. And you can bet your ass that I’ll keep working. No lie, this company has some of the toughest wrestlers in the world, and I’m going to test myself. I’m going to test myself and see if I have what it takes to go up against these men and women. I am Nakita Nile. I am a United States Marine, the devil dog. Conquest is now my battlefield, and war is coming.
She smiles as gets out of the ring with the mic on the mat. She walks up the ramp and heads backstage as the scene fades to a commercial. HOUSE OF WRESTLINGPresents
 January 27th, 2023
LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena
CATCH THE REPLAY HERE!As the show comes back from commercial, ringside announcers Val and Lincoln are seated at their table, looking at the cameras with their smiles. Lincoln, as always, takes a sip of his drink while Val smiles politely, stretching her arms out. VAL CASIAS: Thanks for sticking with us here tonight at CONQUEST! We’ve had an eventful night so far. To recap, the night started off with .PAAK, our new Zodiac Champion, appearing and demanding that she was going to interview the entire roster. We haven’t seen anything go down, but I’m pretty sure the entire roster hasn’t been interviewed yet.
LINCOLN PHELPS: I think, personally, that it’s kinda bullshit. I mean, it’s obvious that the fuckin’ belt is somewhere in the house, but where? You really think an interview is going to get you ahead?
VAL CASIAS: I know…but Aaron can’t find it.
LINCOLN PHELPS: You really think she’s looking for it? I don’t. This is getting money as a draw. People are turning in. The conspiracy is real.
VAL CASIAS: Nevertheless, in our first matchup, Archer lost cleanly to Tara Fenix – I know that he’s a strong individual, but this can’t be strong for him right now. I did hear that he’s more likely to support Emma Douglas in more ways than one, and I have a feeling that Emma…Emma is going to need as much help as possible.
LINCOLN PHELPS: In our second fight of the night, we saw Eddie Lyons fight valiantly, but ultimately fail when it came down to it. But not of his own bullshit – Mancini cheated to win, and that doesn’t seem to bother Memento Mori too much at all.
VAL CASIAS: And hey! A big celebration to Aiden Reynolds and Malachi tonight because this week, we found out that one became a dad while one is going to be a dad!
LINCOLN PHELPS: Congrats, congrats on putting your di–
VAL CASIAS: –Annnnnnnnnd, even though Malachi was phenomenal in that match, Aiden reigned supreme with his three and oh record! Oh my, oh my. Coming after that we saw Finn Whelan and Sybil Halter put down the power couple in Vanessa Page and Grayson Osiris Deville. But from what I heard, Grayson showing off at MAGNIFICENCE has put him in line for the Elevation Championship! I think Aaron is setting that up tonight, especially with the win from Lex Collins against Ollie Linkoln!
LINCOLN PHELPS: And last, but not least, we’ll see some bloody good fun in the newly named Risa Sekai taking on the bloody mistress of mayheeeem, Emma Douglas! And–
The cameras cut off Lincoln’s tirade as they headed into the back, where we find ourselves looking directly at the Zodiac Champion in her locker room. .PAAK’s interrogation of the backstage officials went about as well as you might have guessed it would. They were scared shitless and didn’t reveal much information. In fact, one can be seen zooming from her locker room as the picture comes to life.
.PAAK: Fucking useless.
A brave soul peeks around the corner and informs her that she’s needed in the ring.
.PAAK: Oh? Now lil’ ol’ .PAAK is needed, hmm?
She lets out an audible sigh as she stands to her feet.
.PAAK: Come on Mochi. There’s more work to be done!
.PAAK grabs that 57 inch Nodachi and hoists it onto her shoulder as she exits the room. A low buzz emanates from the crowd as the lights in the arena begin to dim down to a low level. The venue’s screen fills with static a few moments later. That static is quickly replaced by a raging fire. A loud and stern phrase rings out: ♫ FORGED BY FIRE, FORTIFIED BY VIOLENCE! ♫Aimer’s sultry voice begins to flood the arena as the screen switches to highlight footage from some of .PAAK’s most famous matches. .PAAK finally emerges from the back just as “I Beg You” begins to ramp up. She is still dressed in her swanky outfit from earlier in the evening. Her trek to the ring is deliberately slow as the camera zooms in on the Nodachi’s saya scabbard. .PAAK ascends the ring’s steps and enters through the ropes. An official timidly hands her a microphone.
.PAAK: Whomst requested my presence? Whomst!?! ♫ CAN YOU FEEL THE NIGHT
WOULD IT BE WARM
IT MUST BE BRIGHT
LIKE A RAGING FIRE ♫The somewhat unfamiliar theme hits, leading to people staring towards the ring entrance. Blasting out of the speakers, Stepping out onto it, her arm in a cast, and her eye hidden by an eyepatch, the one known as ULTRA Kyoto makes her appearance. Underneath her arm is a black sack, which she absently lets hang from her free hand as she completes her trek to the ring. Once she enters, she looks about the arena. There isn't anything. If anything, there's sympathy.
Her situation had become public. A few cheers resonated, despite her arrogant demeanor. She remains fixated on .PAAK before she hands over the black bag. RISA SEKAI: Myung, you and I have fought many times. I have learned firsthand who you are, and I have watched you rise to the spot you are in. But that was in other places, I see you where you are now.
She steps about the ring.
RISA SEKAI: But I won't remark on that for too long. Because I called you out here because of this.
Risa wriggles the bag.
RISA SEKAI: This belongs to you.
.PAAK doesn’t respond verbally, not initially. She raises an eyebrow.
RISA SEKAI: Now if you want to hurt me because of it, then fine. It's the least I can offer you.
.PAAK’s eyes peer at the bag. They then slide towards her sword.
.PAAK: Would you look at that, Mochi. It would appear that we have found what we were looking for.
Her eyes travel towards Risa’s.
.PAAK: So it was you all along? Hmm?
Risa humors a smile but relents in favor of the situation’s severity.
RISA SEKAI: Yes, I was the one. But that was a long time ago, it feels like. I’ve been in possession of that championship for some time, and a lot has happened between then and now. As you can see, I’m not 100%. I won’t be for a couple more weeks, but the most fervent thing is that my mentality has changed. At first, I thought about playing you like a fiddle until I got to where I wanted. I just happen to realize that doing that isn’t going to do anything but mar what one day might be mine.
She motions to the bag.
RISA SEKAI: And that’s why I brought the Zodiac Championship back to you.
A loud mixed reaction overtakes the feed, the crowd taken aback by the sudden revelation.
RISA SEKAI: You won it fair and square. I took it with the idea of holding it ransom. But as it stands now, I’ve haven’t done anything to warrant my involvement in your realm. So, this is not me just handing it over. No, this is me making an ultimatum for myself. When I get healed, I’ll come back and prove to you and myself that I’m worthy of challenging you for that championship. Does that sound like a deal?
.PAAK: I see―
A pensive look crosses .PAAK’s face as she ponders her thoughts.
.PAAK: So you desire to prove yourself worthy of challenging for the Zodiac Championship?
There’s an audible shift in her voice. Exuberant tones are replaced by a more perilous one.
.PAAK: And how will you do that? Hmm?
This time, Risa does let the smile across her features. She gives a small shrug before speaking again.
RISA SEKAI: I’ll simply conquer everyone below you.
.PAAK: I see. The noble route, hmm?
She also shrugs her shoulders.
.PAAK: Very well. Do as you wish.
.PAAK swiftly spins the Nodachi off of her shoulder and thrusts it forward. It gently latches onto one of the black bag’s straps. It gently slides down the scabbard as .PAAK returns it to her shoulder.
.PAAK: But let me say this. Sometimes it’s better not to trifle with a beast, even if you do possess the power and might to kill it. Do with that what you will.
She cracks her neck before glancing at the sword.
.PAAK: Sorry Mochi. She’s important to me. But we will find you something to drink soon. I promise.
.PAAK begins to exit the ring, but she stops near the ropes.
.PAAK: I am glad you are mostly in one piece. I truly mean that. Have a swift recovery.
As the Zodiac Champion leaves, the camera fixates on Risa, who stares at her rival. As it lasts on that sight, the camera fades to elsewhere.
That elsewhere being, particularly, the back of the arena where Aaron Asphyxia stands, watching the monitor. Her eyes are wide – apparently, she was unaware of the fact that Risa Sekai was injured and that she had stolen the championship.
AARON ASPHYXIA: That…little…UGH. She’s never going to earn a shot if I had anything to say about it and I was going to probably give her it. Jesus…and I have no match. I have no main event. I have nothing. Oh my god…
Her running of CONQUEST was not going smoothly, not at all. She was certain she was going to get fired sooner or later. Clearly.
AARON ASPHYXIA: Fuuuuuuuck! God…dammit…
She storms out of her little room and heads towards the production area. She runs her finger down the clipboard…
AARON ASPHYXIA: .PAAK isn’t ready to compete in two point five seconds and I already told her she could have the day off…goddammit…dammit dammit dammit.
UNKNOWN: …I’ll do it.
Aaron whips around to find herself staring at the other Australian employed by PWE at this time. Cassie Wolfe smiles as she looks ahead, her hands on her skateboard. The older, blue haired woman stares at the teen, who shrugs her shoulders.
CASSIE WOLFE: I’ll do it. I’ll take the match. I didn’t have one tonight and I’d love to be in the main event. Krystal would be proud of me that I’d do it so quickly too!
Aaron stares, and then nods slowly. She’s aware of Emma Douglas and her behavior, and even she wouldn’t want a young girl sacrificed to the blood gods that protect Emma. Nevertheless, she sighs and then nods again.
AARON ASPHYXIA: If you’re sure.
CASSIE WOLFE: Yeah, put me in there. I’m already ready! I was hopeful that I would have a match tonight.
AARON ASPHYXIA: I…well. Okay. Get ready, because you have about three minutes before you need to go out there.
CASSIE WOLFE: Awesome! I won’t fail you I promise.
Cassie turns and heads towards the entry way. Aaron puts her hand over her mouth and shakes her head.
AARON ASPHYXIA: I wish you well…hope you survive… CASSIE WOLFE v EMMA DOUGLAS
 MAIN EVENT | FIRST BLOOD | Cassie’s bubbly personality radiates around her as she makes her way out to the ring. She has the audience behind her as she dashes from one side of the ring to the other, making sure that everyone can see her and what she believes she can accomplish tonight. She took on the match knowing that it would be hard for her, but anything that can push her is a benefit to her! Emma, on the other hand, as she arrives into the ring, looks irritated that her opponent has been changed. Despite his loss tonight, ARCHER is behind her, standing at the apron as the menacing murder mistress is booed to high heaven for her devilish self. Nevertheless, she has a mission to accomplish tonight,, and that is making sure that PWE is aware of her capabilities and her desires.
And that’s by drawing the blood of this poor, unsuspecting child in the ring in front of her.
Before the bell rings, Aaron Asphyxia enters the ring area and sits down with the commentary team. ARCHER’s eyes lock on the woman that he once wanted to make his enemy by tearing her apart limb from limb for what she did in training his younger brother, but he knows how that it would be a bad plan to enact upon. Instead, he focuses on Emma and her match tonight, supporting her as needed.
The bell rings, and Douglas is like a tiger stalking her prey. Wolfe bounces around, trying to dodge out of Douglas’ grapples and swallows slightly when Emma lets out an irritated roar, moving with agility, grasping Cassie by the waist and suplexing her across the mat. Wolfe slides over, and the camera catches her surprise at the fearsome strength of the sister of veteran James Tsunami.
Cassie climbs to her feet, undaunted. She puts up her fists, and Emma laughs at her. This, however, makes Cassie even more determined, and she doesn’t stop as she runs forward and starts hitting Emma with every single inch of leverage that she can manage. Kicks, punches, the two women go at it hand and hand and strike for strike for a good thirty seconds of the match, and Emma blocks her strikes the best she can. Cassie bounces backwards and knees Emma in the gut. She bounces backward of the ropes again, which is when Cassie delivers a pop-up enzuigiri to the side of her head, and Douglas topples down to her knees.
Which sets her up perfectly for the GOOOOAALLL! (Soccer Kick to the face of a seated opponent).
Douglas is slow to get back up though, but smiles maliciously at the fact that this young woman in front of her has a bit of fight. She turns and is hit with a crossbody from the second rope by Cassie, but she merely throws the girl off of her. Annoyed now that she got knocked down twice, Emma shakes her head and picks Cassie up, almost manhandling her to the chagrin of the audience. She stomps around the ring, carrying Cassie on her back and then without a second glance, she launches her DOUGLAS DEVASTATION DRIVER (Death Valley Driver into the turnbuckle).
Cassie is very slow to get up this time. Emma doesn’t waste her time in preparing every single one of the turnbuckles by taking off the covers. She doesn’t care – this a first blood match, and by god, Cassie is going to be the first to bleed. ARCHER pounds the mat to get the crowd behind Emma, and while the crowd does increase in volume, it’s not to help her out. She snarls and sneers at everyone in the crowd, before turning and looking at…
Cassie’s gone?
Emma turns around and looks about the ring. Somehow, the woman has exited the ring and is somewhere where she can’t be seen. This causes her to slide outside to the apron, and stalk around the outside. Out of the corner of her eye and too slowly at that point, Cassie has (barely) picked up the steel steps and charges Emma with them, crashing into the barricade and ramming Douglas into them.
ARCHER holds his head, surprised that the young Australian could manage that. Nevertheless, Cassie wanders around to the other side of the ring, sliding down and grabbing…her skateboard? Yes! The Australian Flag skateboard the she used in the very first match here in PWE, she drops it to the ground and uses it to roll over to the other side of the ring. Emma is getting up, and sees this, and completely rushes her with a powerful clothesline. She’s not having it. Not here. Not today. Not any damn tomfoolery bullshit!
She grabs Cassie’s skateboard, holding her back, and then WHACKS her with it without any remorse. Cassie shouts out but does not bleed as she wants.
For the next few minutes, Emma merely manhandles Cassie. For a few seconds, it seemed like Cassie was going to try to fight it, but Emma was quick to spray her ASIAN MIST into her eyes, blinding her vision entirely. The poor girl almost lays limp, trying desperately to get to her feet, but she can’t seem to bleed. The crowd is upset. The commentary team is upset, with even Lincoln begging for mercy for the girl. But that’s how Emma does it – she strikes hard, and without fail. Emma shakes her head, grabs her, and throws her back into the ring, sliding in afterward as well. She picks Cassie up again, and readies her for the DOUGLAS DEVASTATION DRIVER one more time, hoping to land her head into the turnbuckle and make her bleed.
Except a whistle catches her attention first. Aaron has come out from behind the commentary desk, is standing on the opposite side of the ring, and has gnashed her teeth together. She says something that is unrepeatable to most families and Emma says something about breaking her other ankle. ARCHER comes around the side to get into Aaron’s face as well. The blue haired woman refuses to stand down to him either, and spits in his face.
The disrespect is enough of a distraction for Emma. Cassie slips down from her shoulders and dropkicks Douglas into the turnbuckle to a loud gasp from the audience. Wolfe crawls away, scrambling back. And when Emma turns around to look at the girl with furious eyes…
…blood trickles down from a gash in her forehead.
Referee James Hotch calls for the bell and Cassie does everything she can to escape out of the ring before Emma or ARCHER can get a hand on her. Aaron, too, has moved quickly around the side, flipping off the two before. Emma screams at both of them, furious that she was felled tonight, and promises retribution next month. And retribution she will have! ARCHER slides in to check on his partner’s face, but Emma swats at his hand, irritated.
The show goes off air with Emma’s bloody face looming in irritation as the PWE logo appears and then fades to black. | RESULT: CASSIE WOLFE (BLOOD)
VIA: BLOOD LETTING (14:23) | | CROWD REACTION | MATCH QUALITY | They were behind Cassie all the way! They enjoyed her prevailing.
They were horrified by Emma Douglas' tactics, as to be expected. | ★★★★
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| | MATCH BONUSES | FINAL SCORE | Emma had a bonus to her gimmick due to her performance.
Cassie's plucky performance added a bonus. | 66%
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