Post by Lucas Dupree on Apr 26, 2017 18:29:42 GMT -5
{A black screen. After some time, We get the usual intro, then we get more LAW event highlights, and then Amy Jo Smyth, Amarai Reilley, The Boardwalk Angels, Orchid, and Sam Tolson holding up their respective titles. We cut from that to a live wide shot of the audience as they cheer wildly as "Fighter" by Christina Aguilera playings We go to Troy, Skye, and Duke, already sitting down.}
{As the show was in full swing, “Gimme Your Applause” by Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, & Christina Aguilera begins to play as lightbulbs flash all through the arena. Duke immediately becomes excited, much to the chagrin of his broadcast partners.}
Duke King: YES! We are about to be blessed by the presence of the biggest star in our company! Why aren’t you two getting excited?
Troy Franklin: I am excited, but it’s all on the inside…
Skye Sparks: My insides are about to become outsides…
Duke King: Haters!
{Kenzi Grey walks out with a confident smirk, flanked by her valet in her hooded robe; “The Blood Princess” Sarah Selena Lacklan. An explosion of pyro erupts as she strikes a pose for the cameras. Kenzi and Sarah ignore the outstretched hands of their adoring fans as they head down to the ring. Kenzi continues to smile, blowing kisses to the crowd as Sarah ignores them. As Kenzi reaches ringside, she walks over to the broadcast table and hugs Duke, then glares at Troy and Skye before snatching a microphone from Beth Harris.}
Troy Franklin: What was that all about? We didn’t do anything to her!
Skye Sparks: Certainly not! That was God.
{Kenzi gets back into the ring, conferring with the newly un-banned Sarah Lacklan as she kept her hooded cowl up. Kenzi turned to the fans and climbs onto the turnbuckles and pauses again for the flash of the cameras, and the mixed reaction from the crowd.}
Kenzi Grey: HELLO TAMPA!!
{The crowd responds, but she bulls right past their reaction, as she is really only interested in what she has to say.}
Kenzi Grey: FANTASTIC! Look, I don’t want to take too much of your time here tonight. I just felt that I really needed to come out and set the record straight on a few things from last show. As many of you know, I met with Lucas Dupree at LAW 60 to discuss the abuse I have suffered at the hands of the LAW General Manager, Crooked MHK! Now, I won’t bore you with all the deets, but I do want to play back a portion of that meeting for you all…so…if you’ll indulge me; nameless, faceless video monkeys…please play the clip…
{All eyes turned to the large monitor over the entranceway as it replayed the closing moments of Kenzi’s meeting with Lucas. The LAW Owner drummed his fingers on his desk as he listened to Sarah Lacklan’s impassioned plea to him for ‘justice’ then he eyed Kenzi.}
Lucas Dupree: Ms. Lacklan, I understand that you're here to plead the case for your girlfriend tonight, but it's just simply not in the cards. I asked Ms. Grey to bring and actual lawyer, and you aren't a lawyer…
Kenzi Grey: STOP!
{The video paused as Kenzi addressed the masses.}
Kenzi Grey: Point of interest…Lucas ‘assumes’ that Sarah isn’t a licensed attorney or even well versed in the tenants of law, but that is just to illustrate the arrogance and ignorance of those in power here. Trust me when I tell you this…Sarah is a Queen…what use does royalty have for a stupid law degree? Roll the tape!
{The video picks up again.}
Lucas Dupree: Ms. Grey beat Mrs. Fisher thanks to a reverse decision, after she had already lost. She had an abysmal win/loss record, and fluke victories do not earn championship matches…
Kenzi Grey: STOP!
{Again the video pauses.}
Kenzi Grey: It figures that Lucas would be on his ‘favorites’ trip with me, talking up Keira Fisher and trying to turn her LOSS into some kind of moral victory that cancels out the fact that the history books say Kenzi Grey defeats Keira Fisher at Validation 2016! I mean, I knew that management would be upset over the fact that I beat their golden child with all the cards stacked against me…but I didn’t realize that so-called ‘moral victories’ are what counted instead of the referee raising your hand in victory….
{Sarah took Kenzi’s hand and raised it as the fans booed and the two women grinned, reveling in the distain.}
Kenzi Grey: I guess that’s what makes LAW different. You don’t have to win matches to earn your spot…you can just face Kenzi Grey and get a number one contender’s match after you DON'T win…just like Keira did…or just like The Boardwalk Angels did…HELL, maybe even Crystal Hilton will get a championship match after the way I destroyed her…TWICE!
{The fans booed, but this only seemed to make her happier in the face of their growing displeasure.}
Kenzi Grey: Don’t boo me! I took the matches they gave me…win, lose, or draw! Speaking of which, let’s talk about my wins and losses, since that was also part of Lucas’s reasoning to defame me! He said; “She had an abysmal win/loss record, and fluke victories do not earn championship matches.” Well…if that’s the case, who is the deciding authority on what is abysmal and what is not? I mean…The Boardwalk Angels got a #1 contenders match without a single victory in this company, even in singles competition. Is that abysmal or is that just how you reward your favorites?
{Some of the crowd actually cheered this to the dismay of others as they listened to what she had to say.}
Kenzi Grey: Fluke victories or not…I have beaten a former Tag Team Champion and Queen of the Ring…TWICE! I have beaten a two-time Chaos Champion and taken her title! I have beaten a two-time Breakout Champion…and ‘supposed’ eventual LAW Champion! I have beaten the greatest champion in LAW history…former Marquee Champion, Mackenzie Roberts…LAW 2016 Wrestler of the Year yet, to listen to Lucas Dupree tell it…I have accomplished nothing in LAW. I ask you this then, how many flukes does it take before you or your puppet hand me my pink slip? Let me answer that question for you, you can’t and won’t fire me because I just rattled off four of your ‘best’ and if you send me out the door, you fire my ass as a winner and that just eats you up inside!
{More cheers came as the crowd was slowly being divided by their hate for Kenzi and the truth behind her words. She gestured and the tape continued to roll.}
Lucas Dupree: If I recall correctly, Ms. Grey then injured a dog on live television, faked multiple injuries, and has driven potential signees away with her nonsense. And that was all last year. I could bring up countless other completely fireable offenses she has committed…
Kenzi Grey: STOP! That will do it right there…cut it off…get his face off the damn screen!
{The screen goes black and Kenzi rolls her neck as she prepares her final address.}
Kenzi Grey: It’s funny that the acronym for this place is LAW because I have yet to receive any justice here! He says “I” injured a dog on live television, but there is no mention of the bitch that attacked and pushed me down on top of my dog! How weird is that? I mean…Lucas stated that as a fact as if I just came out and brutalized an animal on TV. Right now, I am wondering if HE even watches his own shows…or does he just skim the results in the papers the next day?
{As the crowd gets more riled up, Kenzi runs to the corner and climbs up.}
Kenzi Grey: He said “I” have faked multiple injuries! Well, answer me this Doctor Dupree, how many shows has Kenzi Grey missed due to injury…ZERO! You must be buying into that Dazi Reed bullshit of me “no-showing” which has NEVER HAPPENED ONCE! I show when I’m booked and I show when I am NOT booked! Do this for me, since you’re so attuned to my appearances on your show…go back to my debut in July of 2015 and you tell me how many times I graced this ring! I promise you…it’s more than any other bitch in the back who can lace a pair of boots!
{The crowd was as divided as it has ever been in its history, and Kenzi fed off it.}
Kenzi Grey: You want to say I drove off potential signees? You want to say I should have been fired? I say this to you Mr. Dupree…if anything, I saved you money if I ran off anyone who was too afraid to face someone with my abysmal win/loss record! WHAT ARE THEY SO AFRAID OF?! Hell, if anything, they should follow the Golden Rule of…FACING ME, NOT WINNING, AND GETTING A CHANCE AT A GODDAMN TITLE!
{Kenzi stood there as the crowd both cheered and cursed her.}
Kenzi Grey: You want to fire me? Then go right ahead and prove me right…I dare you!
{Kenzi exited the ring as she stalked around ringside, drinking in the hate as much as she did the adulation. The crowd was in full swing after her divisive comments and nowhere was this more evident than the commentary booth.}
Duke King: Speak a little truth and people lose their damn minds!
Troy Franklin: Truth…according to Kenzi…
Skye Sparks: Sounded like bloody gibberish to me, I hope he fires her immediately!
{Kenzi walked past the commentary table and stared at Skye for an uncomfortably long while, then jumped at the third-seat commentator, causing her to flinch and nearly fall out of her chair. Kenzi smirked as she dropped the microphone and walked off; leaving chaos in her wake.}
{Maria Salvatore and Ana Archia both stood in the ring as the bell sounded loudly across the arena to symbol the start of the match. Maria smiled as she offered a handshake and Ana shakes her hand in return. The two lock up into a grapple and that when Maria gets her in a headlock. Ana backs up against the turnbuckle and uses them to bounce off of. She manages to break free and as soon as she does she grabs a hold of Maria’s arm and sends her to the ropes. Maria runs at Ana and that’s when Ana grabs Maria and takes her off of her feet with a swinging neck breaker. Maria hit’s the floor with a loud thud and the new comer gets a bit of a pop.
Ana nods taking it all in and that’s when she helps Maria back to her feet. Ana makes it to the top of the ropes as Maria is in a bit of a daze. Ana doesn’t wait as she leaps off and Ana fires with a missile drop kick. Maria steps out of the way as Ana hits the floor with a loud thud. She holds her side in pain as Maria grabs Ana from behind. She wraps her arms around her waist and doesn’t hesitate as she slings her backwards with a perfectly executed German Suplex. She remains bridged for a pin fall attempt 1……2….. Kickout….
The crowd begins to cheer loudly in return at the sound of two and Maria looks at the referee pleading that it was a three count. Maria makes it back up to her feet as she tries to show off more of her suplexing ability. She tucks Ana underneath an arm as she signals for a Northern Lights Suplex but instead Ana fights Maria off as she hits her in the side with random punches. Maria breaks the hold and instead Ana kicks Maria in the stomach and tucks Maria’s head underneath an arm. She doesn’t hesitate as she decides to drop Maria straight to the ground with a powerful ddt. Maria’s head spikes right into the mat as she seems out of it and that’s when Ana turns Maria over for a pin fall attempt. She drapes an arm over her as the referee begins to count 1………….2…………kickout!
Ana makes it back up to her feet as she stares down at Maria. Maria begins to startle as she slowly gets up to her feet and that’s when Ana decides to run towards the turnbuckles. She bounces off of them and when she runs back at Maria she jumps up forming a cannonball. She aims it at Maria’s head but Maria is able to catch Ana in the middle of air. She adjusts Ana as she hoists her up and delivers a power bomb to Ana taking her right to the mat. Ana clutches at her back in pain, and Maria smiles as she looks at the cheering crowd. She turns Ana over grabbing a hold of both of her arms as she yanks as far as she can in her Sleepin Wit Da Fishes. Ana tries to fight it as much as she can but after being in the hold for a certain amount of time she begins to tap out.
Maria breaks the hold as soon as the hears the bell ringing.}
{The door to Megan Helms-King's office bangs open, forcing the woman to look up from the calendar placed on her desk. She looks as even more grumpy than usual as two men in black uniforms step into the room and move to the side to show a short woman in black.}
Megan Helms-King: Oh! Sarah Lacklan! I have been-
Sarah Selena Lacklan: That is Sarah Selena Lacklan.
{The girl corrects her, stepping into the room. She looks around the room, a mixture of mirth and disdain coming over her terribly beautiful face.}
Sarah Selena Lacklan: Not much of a room for business, Crooked MHK.
{Megan rolls her eyes.}
Megan Helms-King: Look here, you little shit, I-
{Sarah cuts her off again.}
Sarah Selena Lacklan: Fulfill your end of the bargain and you will be swimming in money like some cartoon duck. Give me that insufferable gamer girl Kate Bass and the people will come out in droves to see me make her bleed.
{Sarah stares at Megan with her red eyes, unblinking, but the general manager just stares back, her own face blank and unimpressed. Sarah waves her hand with a "Bah!"}
Sarah Selena Lacklan: I believe we have a contract to sign?
{Megan shakes her head as she goes through her papers.}
Megan Helms-King: You are going to have a bit of a rude awakening here, little one.
{Sarah smirks in response to her strong-willed elder.}
Sarah Selena Lacklan: I have enjoyed the show thus far, Ma'am. Not quite as much blood as I like, but still enjoyable."
{Megan looks up, the contract in her hand.}
Megan Helms-King: Not enough...blood?
{Sarah smirks again.}
Sarah Selena Lacklan: Yes. Blood. We spoke of this, yes? I wish to make people bleed? To make them cry out in pain? Possibly set them on fire? ESPECIALLY Kate. 'Twas not a jest or razz when I said what I was looking for. Blood. Fire. Havoc. I plan on razing the world, Ma'am. And as long as you hold your end of the bargain, give me a place to spread my wings, this firebird will do what she was born to do: Make people bleed. Make hasbeens retire. Make fake and false wrestlers run away screaming. I am going to make people hide away in shame and fear.
{She pauses, smirking.}
Sarah Selena Lacklan: The Light...it burns, Ma'am. I shall hold my end of the bargain. Shall you?
{Megan looks at Sarah as if he's not exactly sure what she is looking at.}
Megan Helms-King: Riiiiight.
{Nevertheless, she takes a pen and signs her name to the bottom of the contract. She then turns it around to face Sarah and offers her the pen. The girl smiles.}
Sarah Selena Lacklan: Thank you, but not necessary.
{The girl reaches into her black cloak and pulls out an old pen, one end a black swan's feather, the other a sharp point.}
Sarah Selena Lacklan: Volunteer?
{Megan is confused by the question but then both of the men in black cloaks step forward and, pulling back their sleeves, offer their arms to Sarah. Sarah keeps her eyes on Megan, those red irises keeping her locked on, like a snake charmed by a piper's horn, and then jams the pen's tip into the arm of the man on her right. A slight hiss of pain escapes the man before she pulls the pen back and, placing it upon the paper, writes her name in large and looping letters. The name written in blood is beautifully done, nearly calligraphic. She tucks the pen back into her robe as the men take a step back and cover their arms, then turns the contract back to Megan.}
Megan Helms-King: Um...what, exactly, have I just signed us into?
{Sarah responds with a smile.}
Sarah Selena Lacklan: Madness. It reigns, Ma'am. Now, if you will excuse me, I would like to spend some time with my Beloved Mackenzie, if there is still time to be had.
{With that, Sarah takes her skirts in both hands and performs a deep and well-practiced curtsy. Without another word, she spins on her heel and nearly skips from the room, the two men in black following her, one closing the door. Megan Helms-King is left to wonder what actually just happened.}
{We cut to the backstage area and it is there where we are able to see Kate Steele along with her husband Teddy. The two are all smiles as Carmen Diaz walks onto the scene with a microphone in her hands.}
Carmen Diaz: Ladies and gentlemen my guest at this time is currently one half of the number one contenders for the LAW Tag Team Champions. I give to you Kate Steele.
{Kate offers a wicked grin as she looks at her husband. She runs her hands through her long blonde hair as she looks back at the latina announcer.}
Kate Steele: Of course it is and after tonight Carmen when I go out to that ring and defeat Crystal Millar just like i have always done whenever we fought one on one. Not only will I be the number one contender for the tag team championships with Kenzi Grey but I will happily go to Validation and beat the snot out of Amarai Solitaire for her Marquee Championship. It’s as simple as that.
Teddy Steele: What my wife is trying to say is that she simply can’t be stopped! It wasn’t that long ago when my wife and Kenzi Grey beat Crystal’s ass in a two on one handicapped match. She had no business sticking her nose in my wife’s one on one match with Amirai and that’s why tonight we finish Millar once and for all.
Carmen Diaz: Well there are rumors that Kenzi won’t be out there to help you out tonight so do really think you have what it takes to beat her by yourself.
Kate Steele: Well it won’t be by myself I still have my husband and be that as it may when it comes to actual wrestling ability Crystal isn’t even in my league. All I need to do is lock my Siren’s Song in and she will be tapping out.
Teddy Steele: That is unless she gets choked out and can’t respond… That’s just the nature of…
{Before he could finish that’s when we can hear the sound of clapping. A figure walks into the room and that’s none other than Crystal Millar. She continues to clap as she has a smile locked on her lips.}
Crystal Millar: You know that’s funny that you should say that because that’s not how this is going to work by any means. Because while you might be good Kate don’t forget that I have been doing this a lot longer than you have, and if there’s one thing I am it’s resourceful.
Kate Steele: Right which is why all of your help left you the moment EMF died. Sorry I don’t see your bestie Zelda Knite around anymore, and I am sure your husband would rather hang around Undine then he would you. So unless your idea of a plan is the Angels bailing you out of trouble again I doubt you have anything up your sleeve.
{Kate begins to crack a wicked grin.}
Kate Steele: Besides we wrestled against one another on four different occasions and in all of them it was me who came out on top so what makes this time any different?
Crystal Millar: Well you see sometimes you have to make decisions you necessarily don’t want too but you know they are what’s best for your career. So since you ran your mouth why don’t I introduce you to the man who will manage my career for the third time and bring me to the promised land.
Kate Steele: You can’t be seri…
Male Voice: She’s serious.
{A very… portly man walks into the frame, looking halfway between amused and exasperated. He’s wearing a Seattle Seahawk’s jersey and a pair of dark blue track pants- and a sneer as he comes to regard both Kate and her husband.}
Fat Man: Far more serious than you ever were about this, Kath-Lyn. I can at least drag Crystal somewhere… I couldn’t get you off of the damn starting line.
Teddy Steele: Listen here you fat piece of shit!
{The fat man looks at Teddy, thoroughly unimpressed.}
Fat Man: The grown-ups are talking, Teddy. Go...play with Kates’ cousin again. Or something.
{He turns back to Kate.}
Fat Man: Crystal said she needs help, agreed to my terms, and here I am. Don’t like it? Tough noogies. And I mean that literally- Crystal can totally give you a noogie in the match tonight if you want.
Crystal Millar: So about that whole outnumbered two on one ordeal. Dan’s got my back which means I got my POLLA BEAR back!!!!
{Kate slow claps as she stares daggers at the both of them.}
Kate Steele: Bravo CGE is back in full force. Completely Girly Enterprises!
Teddy Steele: Oh Oh OH how about Can Go Eat a dick! That’s a good one too.
Kate Steele: It doesn’t really matter who Crysta get’s. The match is going to end the same with her hand slapping the mat over and over again since I am the BEST SUBMISSIONIST IN WRESTLING TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
{Long silence.}
Daniel Pollaski: ...Then wrestling is fucked. I’ll tell you what- I’m so confident about tonight, I’ll even let you read the gameplan I wrote out for Crystal so you know what she’s going to do. I wrote it here, on the palm of my hand.
{Pollaski holds his hand up, where something has been scribbled in ink. Both Kate and Teddy lean in close to peer at it- and as they do, Pollaski winds up, and takes a mighty swing, smacking Teddy right in the ear. Teddy yelps, as Pollaski guffaws, shaking his hand.}
Daniel Pollaski: Gonna have to be quicker than that, little man. Don’t worry, the ringing should stop sometime tonight. See you kids out there.
{And with that, the big man turns away and walks off, leaving behind Kate, Teddy, who’s still clutching his ear in pain, and Crystal.}
Crystal Millar: Take care and as they say the show must go on. Don’t worry Kate after tonight you will see there’s only one person who is fit to be challenging for the Marquee Championship and that’s the woman who is accustomed to being on the grand marquee. I will see you in the ring. Try to keep up please?
{With that Crystal walks out leaving the Steele-Warrens to stand there with disgusted expressions on their faces.}
{Kate Steele and her husband Teddy are at ringside. Kate smiles as she paces around taking in the roaring boos of the crowd as she runs her fingers through her now blonde hair. Crystal comes down to the ring along with Daniel Pollaski. The crowd welcomes them with loud cheers, as Crystal sprints down to the ring. She immediately gets inside and takes the fight right to Kate Steele taking her off of her feet with a spear. The referee rings the bell as the match is underway. Crystal and Kate are rolling all over the ring as they collide with constant lefts and rights on one another. Crystal gains the upper hand as she stands up to her feet and gets the crowd on their feet. Kate tries to rise back up and Crystal sprints at top speed right at Kate.
Kate goes for a clothesline but Crystal slides in between Kate’s legs and ends up on the opposite side of her. Crystal sends a dropkick right to the back of Kate which pushes Kate into the ropes. Kate bounces back towards Crystal, and Millar leaps up locking her legs around Kate’s head. She sends her to the mat with a hurricanrana and the crowd loves it. Crystal showboats for the crowd and that’s when Teddy gets onto the apron to exchange some words with Crystal. Dan however makes his way over to where Teddy is and yanks him off of the apron. Teddy turns his attention to Pollaski and before you know it Crystal leaps over the ropes and lands on Teddy outside the ring.
The crowd is loving this as Crystal slides into the ring but as soon as she does Kate is on the prowl. She stomps away at Crystal’s back as Crystal tries her best to make it to her feet. Crystal is finally standing up and that’s when Kate turns around and nails Crystal hard in the head with a Pele kick. Crystal staggers back and Kate follows up by delivering a spinning round house kick to the face of Crystal. Crystal staggers all the way to the corner. Kate runs at top speed as she nails a running knee to the face of Crystal. Crystal is lifeless in the corner as Kate helps the Latina up to the top rope and takes her down with a tornado ddt. Crystal is spiked right into the center of the ring head first as Kate drops on top of her for a pin fall attempt. 1…….2………….kickout.
Crystal is able to kick out at the last second and Kate complains to the referee. She slowly makes her way back up to her feet as she yanks Crystal up by her purple locks. She goes for a snap suplex but Crystal is able to block it as she places a foot in between Kate’s legs. Crystal delivers some punches to the side of Kate which breaks the hold. Crystal instead pushes Kate away and Kate however tries to rush right back at Crystal and that’s when Crystal fires away with her flashing lights kick Kate is able to grab it and she instead swoops Crystal’s leg taking her off of her feet.
Kate grins as she turns Crystal over and sits down on her arm with her seated fujiwara armbar placing her in her submission shipwrecked. The Siren keeps it applied nice and tight as Crystal can only scream in return. Crystal panics as she crawls and crawls towards the ropes. She is about to reach them but they are more so on Teddy’s side of the ring, and he yanks the ropes back making it harder for her to grab them. The referee says something to Teddy as Kate breaks the hold. She reaches into her tights and pulls out a pair of brass knuckles. Teddy jumps on the ropes to draw the attention but Dan storms over to tell the referee to pay attention to what’s going on.
Kate puts them on smirking as Crystal is finally on her feet. Kate takes a page out of her sister’s book as she launches Samara’s Drop Dead Gorgeous superman punch with the knuckles. Kate misses the mark as Kate is mere inches from connecting with the referee. She stops short as the referee still has his back turned. Crystal however delivers a dropkick sending Kate right into the referee. The referee gets knocked over as Kate seems to be in shock. She scurries for her knuckles but Dan gains a major pop from the crowd as he slides a chair into the ring. Crystal picks it up as she holds it up proudly as the crowd cheers loudly and that’s when Teddy slides into the ring to protect his wife.
Crystal thinks about it but decides not to use the chair as she throws it at Teddy. Teddy catches it as Crystal proceeds to fall to the floor. Teddy seems to be in shock as he is left holding the chair. Before he could do anything with it the referee is able to come too and he sees him holding the chair. With an upset expression on his face he ejects Teddy from ringside.
Teddy tosses it to the side as he leaves Kate out there by herself. Kate is livid as she begins to plead her case to the referee but this gives Crystal enough time to slowly kip up to her feet or at least try too. As soon as she kips up she immediately grabs at her leg in pain as she pleads to keep Kate away.
The referee seems worried as he looks at Crystal and walks over to her explaining something to her if she wants the match stopped. Crystal refuses as she pulls herself up using the turnbuckles and that’s when Kate runs viciously at Crystal. Crystal is able to leap over Kate and ends up on the other side of her. She grabs Kate and kicks off of the ropes to flip over Kate and nail her with her knees to her back. (That’s a Wrap) Crystal hooks a leg as the entire crowd counts. 1………2…………….3………. DING DING DING!
Crystal smiles as she rolls off of Kate and quickly kips back up as she points at her head with a smile yelling at the crowd.}
Crystal Millar: Best Actress ever!!!!!!!!!
{The crowd is completely behind Crystal as she pulled off a very resourceful win. Dan claps for his new client as Crystal makes a belt motion and calls for a microphone and is handed one.}
Crystal Millar: You see that?! You can be the best damn submissionist in the world but can still get outclassed by great amazing acting. I bet CTN couldn’t get Kenzi to do something so crafty such as that. Amarai now that I got that out of the way I believe there’s only one thing elft to do. You and me for the…
{Before Crystal could finish her statement Kate is back on her feet and she has the knuckles locked in her hand. She nails her sister’s superman punch right to the back of Crystal’s head. As Crystal drops Kate is on the prowl as she positions Crystal and places her in her Siren’s Song Triangle Choke. The referee tries to break it up but Kate refuses to let go. Dan tries to get inside the ring but Teddy is already running down the ramp as he has a chair in his hand. He slams it hard into the back of Dan to hold him at bay. The referee can’t get Kate off and Crystal’s face begins to change colors.
All of a sudden Magic by the Pussycat Dolls begins to play loudly as Zoey Madigan begins to make her way down to the ring to a loud sound of cheers. Kate turns her attention to the oncoming and returning Zoey, and that’s when Kate breaks the hold and begins to high tail it. She jumps right into the audience as her husband joins her. Zoey checks on Crystal as she keeps her eyes on Kate. Kate blows her off as she walks further into the crowd to the loud sounds of boos. We fade to the stare down between Zoey in the ring and Kate on the outside.}
{Kenzi Grey walks into the office of Lucas Dupree with Sarah and her attorney, Dani Chow in tow. As the three enter the owner’s office, Kenzi plops down in the chair opposite his desk, defiantly folding her arms across her chest. Sarah takes up a position behind Kenzi, her hooded cowl hiding her features. Dani is much more reserved as she waits for Lucas to offer her a seat before assuming that it is okay.}
Lucas Dupree: Ms. Grey, I’m glad to see that you are taking my words to heart and you brought…
{He pauses, glancing first at Sarah and then at Dani, still not entirely sure that Ms. Chow was a competent attorney, still…she was better than nothing.}
Lucas Dupree: …adequate representation with you.
{Dani laces her fingers together as she speaks; her unusual Chinese accent is both intriguing and offensive.}
Dani Chow: Mr. Dupree, first…allow Dani Chow to thank you for time, it greatly appreciated. We know you busy man and have much important matter to attend. Also, Dani Chow apologize for rat eyed girl who pretend to be lawyer on last show, she not speak for my client.
Kenzi Grey: REALLY?!
{Sarah pats Kenzi on her shoulder to calm her down, though her red gaze burns a hole through Dani as she continues on.}
Dani Chow: That being said, both client and Dani Chow VERY disturbed by actions of LAW General Manager as it relate to Ms. Grey. Ms. Grey very important part of LAW, and LAW very important part of Ms. Grey. Surely there can be reasonable accommodation between client and employer.
{She gestured to Kenzi.}
Dani Chow: Dani Chow client only want perform for her fans and be recognize for her contributions to LAW, free from vindictive influence of General Manager. It not too much to ask Mr. Dupree for client to feel safe in workplace. Ms. Grey not feel safe so long as Megan Helms King continue vendetta against her!
Lucas Dupree: First off, I caught Ms. Grey’s rant at the top of the show…it was…entertaining. By all rights, I should take you up on threat and actually fire you so that we can finally have some peace and quiet around here! Maybe that’s for the best, so that Ms. Grey can finally feel safe…someplace else, perhaps.
{As Lucas finishes, Kenzi is enraged nearly comes out of her seat as she fights the urge to leap across the desk and physically attack him.}
Kenzi Grey: DO IT THEN! FIRE ME AND PROVE ME RIGHT!
{Dani puts a hand on Kenzi to calm her, then turns back to Lucas.}
Dani Chow: You make interesting point Mr. Lucas, but fact remain that Dani Chow client not want to leave LAW. Root of problem is client no feel safe around Megan Helm King and that main reason for issue with LAW. Please address concern Dani Chow have for client. How you intend Ms. Grey get fair treatment in LAW?
{Lucas drums his fingers on the desk looking at Kenzi and then back at Dani.}
Lucas Dupree: The way I see things is this; Ms. Grey suffers from a complete lack of respect and professionalism! I could have and should have fired her last year, but I hoped that she would gain maturity in this business the way that other women on our roster have. That hasn’t happened yet, and now I am wondering if it ever will…
{He continues to eye Kenzi, then throws his hands up.}
Lucas Dupree: I can’t believe I am going to do this…but it’s the only way to have peace on my roster! Effective immediately, Ms. Grey will be assigned a mentor who will be responsible for monitoring her actions while in this company! If she cannot and will not learn from this person, she will be terminated…no questions asked and no second chances!
Kenzi Grey: YOU’RE GIVING ME A BABYSITTER?!!
{Lucas started to respond, then paused; smiling as he nodded.}
Lucas Dupree: Well…yes…I suppose I am! You are the youngest talent on the roster, with the exception of Ms. Lacklan now, so I feel you need someone to teach you decorum and professionalism! As such, I can think of no better person than someone you’re already friends with; the current LAW Champion Amy Jo Smyth!
{Sarah clapped her hands together in excitement.}
Sarah Selena Lacklan: MAMA BIRD!!!
{Kenzi jumped out of her chair, pounding her fist on his desk.}
Kenzi Grey: NO!! YOU ARE NOT GOING TO HAVE MEGAN HELM KING’S BEST FRIEND HOLDING MY CAREER IN HER HANDS!! NOT AFTER SHE ABANDONED ME FOR DEFENDING MYSELF!! NO!! NO!! NOOOOOOO!!
{Dani chimed in.}
Dani Chow: Mr. Dupree…you must admit, Ms. Smyth and Ms. King have very close relationship. This adversarial to Dani Chow client. If this your final decision, it not acceptable, not at all.
{Lucas makes a tent with his hands, considering the three of them. He was well within his rights to fire her and be done with it, but he had to at least give her the chance to fail…as she was likely to do.}
Lucas Dupree: Ms. Grey, I have made my decision on a course of action in this matter. You WILL have a mentor of MY choosing. Refuse this one and I wash my hands of the matter…and LAW washes its hands of you. I want you back in my office after your match tonight and I will inform you of who your mentor will be…and no…Amy Jo Smyth is NOT off the table!
{Kenzi starts to protest, but Dani quickly hustles her out of the office along with Sarah, thanking him as they left.}
Dani Chow: Thank you Mr. Dupree, Dani Chow and Ms. Grey see you very soon!
{As they left, Lucas rolled his eyes, wondering if he was making a mistake.}
{A small remote controlled car in the shape of an ambulance with its lights and sirens going comes zipping around the corner of a backstage hallway. L.A.W.’s Champion, Amy Jo Smyth, is following closely behind it, holding the controller, with the L.A.W. title around her waist.}
Duke King: Um…
Skye Sparks: Hahahahahah!
Troy Franklin: It would appear that Smyth got herself a new toy.
Duke King: Literally.
{The ambulance crashes into a small production box and comes to a clanking stop.}
Skye Sparks: Well, someone needs to have their license revoked.
Duke King: Thank God that’s not a real ambulance or else…
{Smyth leans down and puts the toy down on the top of the production bo to have a look at it.}
AJS: Aw, man. It’s a dinger. Roxi is not gonna be happy about this.
{Kayla Winters comes around the corner and slows her pace when she sees her opponent for tonight standing in front of her.}
Troy Franklin: Here comes trouble.
Duke King: This should be an interesting meeting of the mind.
Skye Sparks: Or lack of.
{Smyth slowly moves her head to the side when she sees Winters coming toward her, leaving her borrowed toy to the side.}
AJS: Ms. Winters…
Kayla Winters: Smyth…
{Winters looks at the toy.}
Kayla Winters: Little old to be playing with toys, aren’t you?
AJS: Just having a little fun.
Kayla Winters: I see… Get it while you can, because whether you’re champion or not, you won’t be having fun later tonight.
{Smyth opens her mouth to talk but Winters makes an unexpected move. She pushes the remote controlled ambulance over onto its side with a single motion of her hand. The thing crashes against the hard metal top of the case with a crack.}
AJS: Hey! Rude!
{Winters shrugs and walks away, smiling.}
Duke King: Someone call an ambulance… For the ambulance?
Troy Franklin: That’s… That’s… Winters has made it clear her intentions tonight.
Skype Sparks: Why’d she take it out on the bloody ambulance?
Duke King: What’d it ever do to her?
Skype Sparks: Cut her off in traffic?
{Amy Jo Smyth looks down at her toy and slowly lifts it up. There is a very noticeable crack in the plastic light bar on the top. She turns on the sirens and it just makes a sad, low moan.}
AJS: Fuck, Roxi is gonna kill me.
{She picks up the car and sulks away.}
{Next up was the mixed tag team match featuring one half of the current tag team champions, Farrah Martell teaming with one half of the former tag team champions, Katie Klein to take on the insane Jessika Hyde and one half of the number one contenders to the tag team titles, Kenzi Grey. Fans were on edge for this match, especially after the earlier of comments in the ring by Kenzi Grey as she lashed out at LAW. There was talk of this being her final night in the company, and LAW has yet to give the fans what they wanted, a second match between The Boardwalk Angels and Guilty pleasure. Coupled with that strife, Katie had no love lost for Farrah, the woman who had taken her tag team title at the last pay-per-view. This was sure to be a volatile match and the fans were eager for it to get under way.}
{Katie and Farrah quarreled over who would start the match for their team, going back and forth as Kenzi and Jessika seemed to be more unified. The fans screamed for Kenzi to get in the ring with Farrah and it seemed like it was going to happen right away, but Katie refused to allow Farrah to get what she wanted, she tagged herself in. Another dust up between champion and former champion was cut short as Jessika charged Katie and began viciously battering her from behind, stomping her to the mat. Jessika seemed to be in control until she suddenly bolted after Farrah, trying to gouge out her eyes, as she had promised. Farrah proved to be crafty as she hung Jessika over the ropes and sent her crashing to the mat.}
{Katie abandoned all sense of technical wrestling as she went right into fight mode. Punching and kicking Jessika as she screamed in her face over and over again.}
Katie Klein: LEAVE MISTRESS ALONE!!!
{The match was nearly thrown out as Katie began brutally choking out Jessika in the ropes. Farrah charged in to break up the choke and prevent the count out, admonishing Katie for nearly losing the match before she could get her hands on Kenzi. This broke down into a shoving match, ending when Farrah shoved Katie through the ropes and to the floor. Things further escalated when Jessika again went after Farrah, trying to tear at her face. Fed up, Farrah caught Jessika with a vicious “Kiss This” snapmare driver right in the middle of the ring. Farrah waved for Kenzi to get into the ring and the fans roared as she started to oblige, then flipped her off instead, waving for her to go back to her corner.}
{As the crowd booed, Kenzi turned to gloat and Farrah charged over and yanked Kenzi over the ropes and into the ring. The fans cheered as Farrah started to rain down blows and Kenzi quickly escaped to the outside. Farrah was in hot pursuit, but Kenzi double back and torpedo kicked the steel stairs into Farrah as she rounded the outside. As she hit the floor, Kenzi was on her in and instant, pounding away on the leg that had struck the steel. Farrah fought her off and sent her into the announce table, prompting the team to scatter. Farrah stalked after Kenzi as the girl started to recover, but Jessika jumped on her back like a lion on a gazelle, still trying to gouge her eyes. Katie ran in and bulldozed all three women, sending then crashing into the Time Keeper’s area, sending people and equipment scattering.}
{The fans were on their feet cheering as all four women punched and kicked one another, team mates and foes forgotten; it was pandemonium outside. The referee had no choice but to call the match, much to the displeasure of the fans. The referee ran out to restore order, but he hit the floor with a bloody nose as all four women refused to stop their violent tussle. Gina and the rest of Security ran down to ringside to restore order and instead found themselves in a fight against the violent foursome. Monitors were ripped out and smashed, chairs were hurled at ringside, and a portion of the barricade was torn from its moorings before the four women were finally subdued and dragged out of the ringside area in separate directions. The ringside area was left looking like an absolute warzone.}
{The scene opens inside the office of Lucas Dupree as he sits behind his desk shaking his head, his eyes on Kenzi Grey as the Gina Zaine, the head of LAW Security stood behind her.}
Lucas Dupree: You cannot stay out of trouble for a single night, can you?
{Kenzi folds her arms as she pouts in her seat.}
Kenzi Grey: I have to protect myself!
Dani Chow: Mr. Dupree…as you can see, Dani Chow client is target in your company. Ms. Grey only make defend herself.
Lucas Dupree: She’s in this middle of problems of her own making! She has not learned from her mistakes, so it’s time for her to learn from someone else!
{He looked up at Gina and nodded.}
Lucas Dupree: Bring her in.
{Gina opened the door and gestured for the woman who was waiting to step inside the office. Kenzi‘s mouth dropped open as she saw who it was. For her part, the woman could only look at Lucas and Kenzi in confusion as to why she was there. Lucas offered her a seat, then addressed her with a smile.}
Lucas Dupree: You have been a steadfast talent in this company for many years and you have gained a great deal of respect from myself and the women on this roster. You have made a lot of sacrifices for LAW, and now I need you to make one more…
{The camera panned over to reveal the woman that Lucas had chosen.}
Mackenzie Roberts: What do you mean?
Lucas Dupree: Effective immediately, you will become Ms. Grey’s mentor and you will be responsible for showing her how to be a productive member of this roster.
Kenzi Grey: YOU MOTHERFUC…
{Kenzi tried to jump out of her seat, but Gina grabbed her shoulders and shoved her back down. Mackenzie looked over at Kenzi and then back to Lucas.}
Mackenzie Roberts: Mr. Dupree…I have no desire to be associated with her! Have you seen the things that she has said and done to me? She shouldn’t be getting mentored…she should be getting a pink slip! Hell, she practically begged for one at the start of the show!
Lucas Dupree: Be that as it may Ms. Roberts, I have no desire to fire anyone without giving them a fair chance. To that end, I need you to take Ms. Grey under your wing and show her the proper way to respect this business and the girls in the back. You will be given the authority to do this by my executive powers. Should Ms. Grey not obey you or directly act against your tutelage, you are to report directly to our General Man…
{Dani chimed in.}
Dani Chow: To you Mr. Dupree…no Megan Helms King. She not fair to Dani Chow client. She not even respond to Dani Chow client requests to speak over social media. More evidence of Ms. King bias toward Ms. Grey.
{Lucas sighed, then relented.}
Lucas Dupree: …you will report to me Ms. Roberts, should Ms. Grey become noncompliant.
Mackenzie Roberts: …and then?
Lucas Dupree: She will be fired, immediately if I feel that it is warranted.
{Kenzi was out of her seat so fast that not even Gina could not catch her, slamming her fists down on his desk. Sarah was by her side quickly, reigning her in, as best she could.}
Kenzi Grey: NO!! YOU CAN’T DO THIS!! NOT HER!! SHE HATES ME!!
Mackenzie Roberts: That’s true…I do hate her.
{Lucas ignored the banter.}
Lucas Dupree: Be that as it may, I know that you will do the right thing. My decision in this matter is final…if you cannot abide it Ms. Grey, I have termination papers that I am ready to present to you…through your attorney.
{Kenzi was nearly beside herself with anger, but Sarah calmed her down.}
Sarah Selena Lacklan: Beloved, there can be no victory in Revolution without struggle. You cannot triumph if you are not here to strike the match and light the way…understand?
{Kenzi calmed herself as Sarah rubbed her back and she nodded, begrudgingly. Lucas took a deep breath, giving Kenzi his full attention.}
Lucas Dupree: Then we are done here…and for the record Ms. Grey, I am really hoping that this leads to good things for you…
{Kenzi was still seething with rage as she turned to Mackenzie, only to see the Number One Contender to the LAW Title look at her and draw one of her fingers across her throat. Kenzi screamed as she pushed her way out of the office, stomping down the hallway, kicking over equipment boxes and swearing the whole way as Sarah and Dani chased after her. Mackenzie looked at Lucas.}
Mackenzie Roberts: Can we fire her for that right now?
Lucas Dupree: Give her a fair shot Ms. Roberts…that is all I ask.
{Mackenzie rolled her eyes as she got up and left the office. Lucas sat back in his seat, running his hands over his head.}
Lucas Dupree: It will be a miracle if she even makes it to the next show…
{“Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper begins to blast across the speakers as it does Maria Salvatore makes her way to the ring. She is now in her street clothes as she walks in her heels, skirt and a low cut yellow top. She smiles as she reaches her hand out and slaps the fans of the roaring crowd however some fans in the arena are actually booing. Maria makes an uneasy expression as she walks her way to the ring. She walks up the stairs and that’s when Maleek holds the ropes down for her to enter the ring. She offers a wide grin as all three of them call for a microphone.}
Troy Franklin: And here is Maria Salvatore who we saw earlier in the night tap out Ana Archia.
Duke King: Maria has been quite an ASS set in the ring and she’s lucky to have a man such as Maleek in her life.
Skye Sparks: These fans are booing her for some reason and to be honestly I would too. Look at her someone needs to wipe that smile off of her face!
Maria Salvatore: Hello LAW fanatics! I just want to say that I am just so happy that I had such a great match earlier this night! Ana was really great competition but just like everyone else she just so happened to go Sleepin Wit Da Fishes! But let’s give her a warm round of applause for the great match we had!
{The fans however start to boo as they chant Maria sucks over and over again. She seems befuddled as she looks around and Mr Reagan gets on the microphone and begins to speak.}
Mr. Reagan: There’s no reason to boo my Maria! She’s a hero! She does things the right way and she’s someone you can be proud of! Just look at her 5’6 of pure athleticism, pure skill, and real down to Earth wrestling. That’s something that all of you can surely get behind! She might be from the likes of Italy that was ran by the evil tyranny of Mussolini but Maria is no facist! She’s proud to represent the red white and the blue! USA! USA! USA!
MARIA SUCKS!
MARIA SUCKS!
MARIA SUCKS!
{Maria looks around as she shrugs her shoulders and speaks some more.}
Maria Salvatore: Why are you booing me?! I pour my heart out to this ring every night! I do things the right way and I am always smiling for each and every single one of you! Anyway I won’t let that get me down because I have great news. I was told by the likes of Mr. Lucas himself that because of my hard work and dedication I am now your number 1 contender for the Chaos Championship which is amazing but I won’t run my mouth about it. Instead I rather focus on calling out the champion herself so Tolson get your butt out here right now! I know you are sick and aren’t one hundred percent but please come out here!
{Confident by Demi Lovato begins to play across the speakers as it does the crowd roars with a loud ovation of cheers as Tolson makes her way to the ring with the Chaos Championship belt over a shoulder. She is weak that doesn’t stop her from slowly getting into the ring. She raises the title in the air to a loud pop as she calls for a microphone.}
Sam Tolson: So you called me out here and what do you want Maria?! If it’s about the title I already told you little girl what makes you think you can beat me in a world of blood. A world of violence, a world where I excel?!
{The crowd cheers loudly as Maria shakes her head.}
Maleek Raheem: Let me tell you something fat ass! My babe right here is the best up and coming wrestler in the company today! Did you not see the way she won the match of servitude?! Did you not see the way she beat that ass on Courtney Leinart?! Maria is setting the bar and…
Maria Salvatore: It’s okay babe I can talk for myself. The truth is as good as you are at hardcore wrestling it’s just quite barbaric! It doesn’t showcase talent or skill! It just shows who can hit one another with a foreign object and come out on top and these people don’t want to see that right?!
{MARIA SUCKS! MARIS SUCKS! MARIA SUCKS!}
Maria Salvatore: I guess they can hate my opinion but when I signed up to wrestle it was the intention for some good old fashion wrestling. It was the intention to keep the issues IN the ring and that’s where I want to beat you Sam right in the ring!
Sam Tolson: I can beat you in any type of match Maria. That’s what being a champion is all about!
Maria Salvatore: Well this is more than just a match to me. This is about finally bringing the long term feud between the Pink Ladies and the Kentourage to rest! This is about showcasing that I was on the winning team all along and you picked a dying ship. I don’t like what you did to AMC. We may not have gotten along but I respected her as a GM and she did all she could for the company just like I did my best to give people a great show!
Sam Tolson: A show where NOBODY voted for you at all to stay?! Sounds like your show got cancelled and nobody asked for a second season, nobody likes reruns either so maybe CTN should cancel you altogether, just like when HEXXX comes back I hope your character remains dead!
{The crowd cheers louder as Maria shakes her head.}
Maria Salvatore: Funny but what I want from you is since you are so confident in your abilities you defend your Chaos Championship against me in a Pure Rules match! A match where each competitor gets only 3 rope breaks, a belt can change on a disqualification or a count out. You get 20 second count on the outside basically it strives real wrestling inside the ring.!
Sam Tolson: That’s what you want?! A chance for em to showcase my technical ability?! Well I didn’t train in camp nightfall to let my background in technical wrestling go to waste so you got it. You and me Pure Rules match!
Maria Salvatore: And if I win I will rid this company of the Chaos Championship and emerge with the Pure Rules championship. A division where people won’t get hurt to barbarism and we can focus on WRESTLING!
Maleek Raheem: What my girl is saying is are you that confident Tolson in your ability to defend your division. Putting the lifeblood of the entire legacy of the Chaos division on your shoulders.
Sam Tolson: Deal it’s all on the line but if I win you are never to compete for my Chaos Championship ever again. All the cards are on the table.
Maria Salvatore: Deal! But at Validation the world of Chaos wrestling will come to an end.
Sam Tolson: What you mean is your crusade to destroy my division and establish yours gets put to rest as I drive you far away from the realm of taking away MY title. See you there little girl.
{Maria and Tolson have a stare down. Tolson raises her title high into the air as the crowd seems to be backing Tolson. Others chant Maria sucks except for the kids who still seem to be cheering for the smiling happy go lucky Italian. We fade to a commercial break.}
{The referee calls for the bell. Smyth extends her fist out to Kayla Winters to bump. Winters stares at it and after a moment, finally relents. The two women fist bump. They move apart then lockup. The stronger Winters looks to get control but the quick Smyth is able to slip around the back of Winters and wrap up her waist. Smyth tries to lift Winters but can’t seem to get her opponent off her feet. Winters breaks the waist lock easily, turns around, grabs Smyth by the arm, and shoots her into the corner, where she hits the turnbuckle with a thud. Winters is on the L.A.W. Champion with cornered forearms, European uppercuts, and elbows. Winters then throws Smyth into the opposite corner. She charges. Huge elbow counter from Smyth.
Kayla Winters falls back and Amy Jo Smyth moves in, throwing more back elbows. Winters turns around. Smyth drops down and catches Winters with The EMF (rolling thunder reverse bulldog) that plants Winters head first into the mat. Smyth flips to her feet and goes for the cover. Winters throws a hard shoulder up at one.
The L.A.W. Champion lifts The Hybrid Diva to her feet but Winters fights back with hard right hands. Winters throws Smyth into the ropes and when Smyth returns slams her down with fireman’s gut buster. Smyth curls up on herself, clutching her stomach. Winters stays for the cover and gets a two count. Winters lifts Smyth up to her feet and starts to crush her with a bearhug. Smyth lets out scream after scream. In desperation Smyth starts punching Winters in the face and head. Even still, Smyth starts to fade and lose energy. Winters releases Smyth, letting her fall onto the mat. Winters leans over Smyth, ready to lift her up.
Smyth counters with a sudden triangle choke.
Winters starts to fall forward, fading out from the chokehold, but abruptly comes to life and stands, taking Smyth with her. Smyth is now seated on top of Winters’ shoulders. Smyth is slammed against the mat with a huge body slam that vibrates the entire ring. Winters hooks both legs. One. Two. Smyth has just enough to grab the bottom rope.
The L.A.W. Champion rolls out of the ring, looking for a reprieve. Winters flings herself through the second rope and hits Smyth with a dropkick, slamming the champ into the barricade. Both women are down but Winters gets up first, holding and rubbing her ankle from a bad landing. She lifts Smyth to her feet by the hair and slams her head first into the apron before throwing Smyth back into the ring and following behind her.
The Hybrid Diva, Kayla Winters, starts stomping The Good Doctor Amy Jo Smyth and instead of going for the cover, lifts Smyth to her feet. She throws Smyth into the corner with such force Smyth bounces out, disorientated, stumbling toward the center of the ring. Winters charges, preparing for the Special K. Smyth is quick to move, dodging the move by sliding under and throw the diva’s legs. Winters collides shoulder first with the ringpost.
Amy Jo Smyth takes a minute to recover as Kayla Winters pulls herself out of the corner. As Winters comes forward, Smyth grabs Winters, flips her around, and lands a near perfect shoulder breaker on the already injured shoulder. Winters sits up, holding her shoulder. Smyth moves back into the corner to rest. Winters gets to her feet slowly as Smyth watches. The Champion comes out of the corner, puts up her open hand, and screams ‘five’. Smyth comes out of the corner full force, jumps, and hits the Five-O (jumping high knee strike). The crowd adds a long, drawn out, low-pitched ‘OH’ sound.
Kayla Winters is flattened but not for long as Smyth lifts her to her feet. Smyth gets Winters into a deadlift and tries to lift her into a gorilla press but doesn’t have the strength and instead turns it into a short lived Death by Glitter. Smyth hooks the leg, gets a two count. Smyth sits up, looking spent and frustrated. Smyth lifts Winters to her feet and the two start exchanging punches. Winters gains control, kicks Smyth in the gut, and takes her down with an inverted DDT. The cover gets a two count.
Smyth rolls away, uses the ropes to get to her feet. Winters get to her feet using the ropes. Both women charge at each other. Smyth ducks under a clothesline, hits the ropes, comes off them with a back handspring while Winters comes off them ready to attack. Winters ducks under a back handspring elbow from Smyth. Both women come off the ropes. Smyth leaps, catches Winters with a leg scissors and with a whirl, twirl, and flip, puts Kayla down on the mat and wraps up the arm in a fujiwara armbar with the Flying Fuck. Winters starts tapping almost instantly.
The L.A.W. Champion quickly releases the hold and rolls of the her feet. After having her arm raised by the referee, she helps Winters to her feet by the arm, and gives her a slap on the ass.}
{“Frontline” by Pillar plays and soon enough, a seemingly highly annoyed Gabby Camacho walks down to the ring, powerwalking more than anything.}
Troy Franklin: And here comes the former two-time LAW champion.
Skye Sparks: And she looks bloody pissed.
Duke King: She did vow to call out Kenzi Grey tonight. But it looks like she has something else on her mind as well.
{Gabby walks up the steps, into the ring and demands a microphone. She is handed one and takes a second to calm herself down before raising up the mic.}
Gabby: You know, I’ve heard a lot of people run their mouths about being a “top draw” and “carrying the company” and “Taking it to new heights.” And at the same time, telling everything that I am “part time” because I’m not out here, like this, taking up your time with talk. I’m more of an action girl. I’m more of a do my talking in the ring, with my fists, more than I am standing here and talking, so, because I am here, I have to apparently remind people who I am.
Here we are, at LAW #61, and I made my debut at LAW #9, and I worked every show from LAW #9 to LAW #24 before I had a show off. I have been here, practically since the beginning, putting in work, getting my hands dirty. I have put people like Keira Fisher, Mackenzie Roberts, and a host of others on the map. I have been in the trenches and I know what it means to be at the bottom looking up. Part time, is not in my DNA. I have led this company by example, not by causing a fucking scene every time something doesn’t go my way. If anyone is at the top of the list, it is someone like me.
{Some cheers, some boos.}
Gabby: Now, I will continue to do what I do, and I will get back MY LAW championship, but first, I have a little business to attend to.
{Gabby turns to the entrance}
Gabby: Kenzi Grey has been running her mouth for a long, long time, and I told her I’d be right here in the ring. I’m not going anywhere, I’m here right, right now, so if she wants to come and fight me, I’m waiting.
{There is a long period of silence as Gabby waits for Kenzi. After a long time “Gimmie your applause” starts”}
Troy Franklin: And here we go!
{Kenzi does indeed part the curtain, standing and hyping herself up to come down. She is followed my Mackenzie Roberts who motions for Kenzi not to walk to the ring. Kenzi looks at Mackenzie and then Mackenzie steps in front of Kenzi and then Kenzi starts jumping up and down, hyping herself up and trying to get past Mackenzie who is gently pushing her back. Gabby opens the ropes and waits for Kenzi who is making an attempt to get past Mackenzie, but not much of one. Mackenzie eventually pushes Kenzi and gets her to pay attention and yells at her to go to the back, Kenzi yells that Gabby is lucky that Mackenzie is holding her back. Mackenzie forces Kenzi back to the back as Gabby continues to motion for her to come down to the ring. When it seems Kenzi is not coming back out, Gabby returns to the back.}
{The bell sounded and the two instantly locked up in this championship match. The two jockeyed for position and looked to be evenly matched before Orchid took a side headlock. Etsuko pushed her back into the ropes and shoved her off, but then ran full speed at Orchid, Orchid dodged out of the way as Etsuko rebounded, but then Orchid with caught with a dropkick to the knee! The champion quickly rolled away clutching at her knee at Etsuko smirked, with Maria clapping for her, but Maria is caught between managing Etsuko, and her Kentourage friend Orchid. Orchid looked at Maria and wondered what the deal was, and Maria gave her a thumbs up in return. Orchid shook her head as Etsuko stared at Orchid ready to continue. This time when they locked up again, Etsuko took the side headlock and Orchid backed her into the ropes and shoved her off, this time avoiding the running dropkick to the knee and then catching Etsuko with a dropkick of her own that sent Etsuko to the floor. Maria walked over to check on her, and again Orchid was wondering why Maria was doing this. Maria then backed off and allowed Etsuko to get back into the ring.
The two locked up again and Etsuko took the arm and wrung it, forcing Orchid to a knee, as Etsuko drove her elbow in right at the joint on Orchid’s arm. Orchid managed to whirl around on the mat, kip up and take Etuko’s arm and wring it and then took her over with an arm drag, right into the arm bar. Etusko shook her head when asked if she was going to quit, and connected with a couple of palm strikes to escape. Orchid tried to shake out the cobwebs and Etusko hit a nice suplex before floating into the pin, but Orchid kicked out at 2. Etusko then clamed on a reverse chin lock trying to wear the champion down. Maria banged on the mat, but it was unclear who she was actually rooting for. Orchid fought back up and elbowed her way out and hit the ropes and mowed over Etusko with a clothesline. Etsuko stumbled up and got caught with another clothesline. Etsuko got up leaning against the ropes as Orchid charged, but Etsuko low bridged her and Orchid went sprawling to the floor. Maria again rushed over to check on Orchid, but Etsuko looked at her with confusion. Maria again backed off as Etsuko slammed Orchid on the floor before ramming her back-first into the ring apron. She tossed Orchid into the ring and covered, but Orchid kicked out again at a long two count.
Etsuko again tried the reverse chin lock, but Orchid quickly countered with a back suplex. Orchid then hit a leg drop and covered for herself but Etsuko kicked out at 2. Etsuko stumbled up and Orchid hit a couple of forearms and attempted the Irish whip but Etsuko reversed. Etsuko went for a clothesline but Orchid ducked, Orchid then applied a waistlock and attempted a suplex but Etsuko countered with a couple of elbow strikes, then switched and attempted a suplex, but Orchid landed behind Etsuko on her feet. Etsuko attempted a roundhouse kick that Orchid ducked under and hit the ropes, and then connected with a bulldog! Orchid made another cover but Etsuko kicked out at 2 again.
Orchid pulled Etsuko to her feet and hit a couple of right hands and then backed her into the ropes, attempting another Irish whip but Etsuko twisted out and hit a knee to the midsection and then a swinging neckbreaker to take the champion down again. Etsuko began stomping Orchid on the canvas as Maria looked on, still torn between the two. Etsuko then pulled Orchid up and backed her into the ropes and whipped her in, Orchid then slide through Etsuko’s legs and then tried a kick, but Etsuko caught her foot and threw her backwards, but amazingly, Orchid backflipped and landed on her feet, but Etsuko was right there to catch her with a sharp kick to the knee that send Orchid to her knees, and then a low dropkick to the face! Etsuko then looked to Maria for approval and Maria gave her a thumbs up too. Etsuko then grabbed Orchid and threw her into the ropes and attempted a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker, but Orchid countered and landed on her feet, hitting more forearms to the face, and Etsuko battled back and the two began exchanging blows until Orchid fired off a succession of forearm shots that stunned Etsuko. Orchid attempted the whip again but Etsuko reversed and ducked her head for a backdrop, but Orchid countered into a leaping, swinging DDT! Orchid covered, but Etsuko again kicked out before the 3!
Orchid slowly got to her feet and waited, she kicked Etsuko in the gut and attempted the Orchid Drop, but Etsuko pushed her off into the ropes. Orchid lept into the air for a hurricanrana, but Etsuko countered into a sit-out powerbomb! She covered, but Orchid managed to escape herself before the three! Etsuko then signaled for the end and began to reach into her boot for her ceremonial knife! Maria quickly hit the shock collar and Etsuko dropped the knife. The ref picked it up and removed it from the ring as Orchid looked to apply the Orchid lock but Maria pleaded with Orchid to wait until Etsuko recovered from begin shocked. Orchid paid her no mind and went for it anyway, but Etsuko raked the eyes of Orchid which Maria didn’t see as she turned her back in a state of disarray. Etsuko then nailed Orchid with the Mitzusaka special and stayed on top as the ref counted three and declared Etsuko the new Breakout champion!
Maria slid into the ring to check on Orchid as Etsuko snatched the championship and then took her knife back from the timekeeper before preparing to use it until Maria stopped her and shocked her again with the collar. Maria checked on both after a moment as Orchid looked at her confused and rolled out of the ring trying to make sense of what Maria was doing as Maria then checked on Etsuko as the show closed.}