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Liberty Pro Presents...
Episode Sixty-Six of Liberation
Live from the Callaghan Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY
On Tuesday, February 1st, 2022
Episode Sixty-Six of Liberation
Live from the Callaghan Warehouse in Brooklyn, NY
On Tuesday, February 1st, 2022
MATCH ONE: SINGLES
NV Payton vs Callie Buchanon
NV Payton vs Callie Buchanon
| RECAP This was an even match up between two of Liberation’s youngest competitors. Both Callie and NV tried to one up each other and neither backed down from using cheap tactics. NV hit Callie with a thumb to the eye to control the early portion of the match, scoring a few close pinfalls. Callie soon came back though, racking her nails across NV’s face, causing her to let go of a sleeper hold! The referee yelled at Callie but she ignored him, keeping on with her onslaught on Payton. Callie would soon try to end the match, going for her Callie-fornia Dreaming (Regal Knee) but Payton dodged it! Payton then countered and nailed "Crack of Doom" (Fallaway Knee Smash Facebreaker)! Payton pinned and got the three count and the win! WINNER NV Payton METHOD Pinfall MATCH LENGTH 7:23 FINISHING MOVE Crack of Doom |
BACKSTAGE
Outside the arena we find former World Champion Honey Smith wearing her cute beret and puffy Red coat zipped up to the top along with some warm black pants eagerly walking and pulling a member of Team Trillie with each hand.
Honey Smith: Come on, before they're all gone and we're just left awfully hungry!
She says before she stops at a warm hot dog cart Honey would stop at every Liberty event. She licks her lips and Millie pokes her head out to see what Honey was so excited about.
Millie Smith: I thought this was a line for candy.
Trinity Thompson: More candy? I lost count of how many we've eaten already, how can you even think of getting more?
Trinity jokes with her tag partner, poking at her side with her finger.
Honey Smith: Nope! It's the nicest, greatest delicacy served by a really nice, kind - HOLY MOLY WE'RE NEXT!
Honey almost takes an impossibly long stretched out step and brings Millie and Trin with her, both of whom have to catch their balance using Honey.
Hot Dog Vendor: My best customer! It's been a while.
Honey Smith: Mmhmm! I sure missed you when Liberty was hibernating. But now it's back and I brought you some customers. Meet....
Honey appears at the side of the camera as she gestures to Trinity.
Honey Smith: Trinity The Wrestler. She's, like, a very good talent as she does tag work and singles too.
Before Trin can answer, Honey now appears on the opposite side of the screen introducing Millie the exact same way.
Honey Smith: Meet Millie the Maple Syrup Kid who's all grown up and an actual wrestler too! She's been in, like, a lot of Millennium main events, let's just hope she doesn't have to do a helly in a celly match like I did with Coda that one time.
Honey says rubbing her back from that event. Meanwhile the vendor took an educated guess and served up three hot dogs with all the fixings. Honey's eyes almost sparkle as she wriggles her fingers at the thought of tasting such a delicacy. The hot dogs and money exchange almost too fast to perceive and Honey turns to give the girls their dogs.
Honey Smith: Eat up! It has all the protein you'll need to handle your opponents.
Millie is a little relieved the excitable Honey didn't shove the hotdogs into their mouths all cartoony style.
Trinity Thompson: A hot-dog before a match? Are you sure it's a good idea? I don't want my debut in Liberty to be remembered because I puked on my opponents.. Pretty sure that'd be a dq by the way..
Millie Smith: Eep!
She immediately pictures it herself where Honey waves off their worries.
Honey Smith: I had one right before I won the Liberty Pro title shot and, like, my World Title match too! These are winner weiners!
Honey says raising her half hotdog she has left. The expression causes Trinity to chuckle.
Trinity Thompson: Well… Our opponents are though, and we seem to be all out of luck recently, right Millie? I say we should trust Honey and eat these lucky hot dogs… Just one tho!
Millie Smith: No Bloated Millie today.
She says while trying one and gets a Ratatouille food vision almost, looking down at the dog upon return and takes a bigger bite.
Millie Smith: They're really good. I could get used to them if they lead to glory.
Trinity Thompson: Mmhmm
The MWE Academy graduate mumbles with a mouthful of food, licking some ketchup that had dripped from the corner of her mouth.
Trinity Thompson: I mean, I could get used to them even if we lose… Which won’t happen, obviously! And you know why?
She turns to her tag partner, offering her a smile.
Trinity Thompson: Because our bad luck is over, I can feel…
Before she can even finish the sentence, a soccer ball kicked from a kid playing in the park hits her on the face, causing her to drop the remaining half of the hot dog and the smoothie she was drinking with it. Millie stepped on the spilled milk and slipped, falling on her rear and causing her drink to comically fly backwards and wash over poor Honey.
Outside the arena we find former World Champion Honey Smith wearing her cute beret and puffy Red coat zipped up to the top along with some warm black pants eagerly walking and pulling a member of Team Trillie with each hand.
Honey Smith: Come on, before they're all gone and we're just left awfully hungry!
She says before she stops at a warm hot dog cart Honey would stop at every Liberty event. She licks her lips and Millie pokes her head out to see what Honey was so excited about.
Millie Smith: I thought this was a line for candy.
Trinity Thompson: More candy? I lost count of how many we've eaten already, how can you even think of getting more?
Trinity jokes with her tag partner, poking at her side with her finger.
Honey Smith: Nope! It's the nicest, greatest delicacy served by a really nice, kind - HOLY MOLY WE'RE NEXT!
Honey almost takes an impossibly long stretched out step and brings Millie and Trin with her, both of whom have to catch their balance using Honey.
Hot Dog Vendor: My best customer! It's been a while.
Honey Smith: Mmhmm! I sure missed you when Liberty was hibernating. But now it's back and I brought you some customers. Meet....
Honey appears at the side of the camera as she gestures to Trinity.
Honey Smith: Trinity The Wrestler. She's, like, a very good talent as she does tag work and singles too.
Before Trin can answer, Honey now appears on the opposite side of the screen introducing Millie the exact same way.
Honey Smith: Meet Millie the Maple Syrup Kid who's all grown up and an actual wrestler too! She's been in, like, a lot of Millennium main events, let's just hope she doesn't have to do a helly in a celly match like I did with Coda that one time.
Honey says rubbing her back from that event. Meanwhile the vendor took an educated guess and served up three hot dogs with all the fixings. Honey's eyes almost sparkle as she wriggles her fingers at the thought of tasting such a delicacy. The hot dogs and money exchange almost too fast to perceive and Honey turns to give the girls their dogs.
Honey Smith: Eat up! It has all the protein you'll need to handle your opponents.
Millie is a little relieved the excitable Honey didn't shove the hotdogs into their mouths all cartoony style.
Trinity Thompson: A hot-dog before a match? Are you sure it's a good idea? I don't want my debut in Liberty to be remembered because I puked on my opponents.. Pretty sure that'd be a dq by the way..
Millie Smith: Eep!
She immediately pictures it herself where Honey waves off their worries.
Honey Smith: I had one right before I won the Liberty Pro title shot and, like, my World Title match too! These are winner weiners!
Honey says raising her half hotdog she has left. The expression causes Trinity to chuckle.
Trinity Thompson: Well… Our opponents are though, and we seem to be all out of luck recently, right Millie? I say we should trust Honey and eat these lucky hot dogs… Just one tho!
Millie Smith: No Bloated Millie today.
She says while trying one and gets a Ratatouille food vision almost, looking down at the dog upon return and takes a bigger bite.
Millie Smith: They're really good. I could get used to them if they lead to glory.
Trinity Thompson: Mmhmm
The MWE Academy graduate mumbles with a mouthful of food, licking some ketchup that had dripped from the corner of her mouth.
Trinity Thompson: I mean, I could get used to them even if we lose… Which won’t happen, obviously! And you know why?
She turns to her tag partner, offering her a smile.
Trinity Thompson: Because our bad luck is over, I can feel…
Before she can even finish the sentence, a soccer ball kicked from a kid playing in the park hits her on the face, causing her to drop the remaining half of the hot dog and the smoothie she was drinking with it. Millie stepped on the spilled milk and slipped, falling on her rear and causing her drink to comically fly backwards and wash over poor Honey.
MATCH TWO: TAG
Team Trillie vs Wolves of Legion
Team Trillie vs Wolves of Legion
| RECAP Team Trillie was here to make their big debut against the Wolves of Legion. They’ve had some success over In Millennium but are now looking to make a statement here. Millie started off against Kassandra but Kassandra was too much and controlled the beginning parts of this match. Millie tried to escape to her corner but Kassandra dragged her to hers and tagged in Danae. The two doubled teamed and dominated Millie. The tags and double teams happened for quite a bit as the Wolves of Legion worked over Millie. It soon backfired when Danae held Millie for Kassandra to hit a big boot but Millie ducked it and tagged in Trinity. Trinity came in and absolutely cleaned house. Danae soon tried to get her from behind but Millie knocked her out of the ring with a dropkick. Millie and Trinity soon sealed the deal by nailing Kassandra with Eff You, We Win (Meltzer Driver)! They pinned and got the three count and the win! WINNER Team Trillie METHOD Pinfall MATCH LENGTH 6:57 FINISHING MOVE Eff You, We Win |
EARLIER THIS WEEK
The Socialites are sitting at a table in the Snooze Eatery in San Diego, California. Vanessa finishes her strawberry smoothie as the waitress walks over and places the check onto the table. Vanessa forces a smile.
Vanessa Page:Thank you…Hold on just a second.
The waitress looks over at Vanessa.
Waitress:Yes?
Vanessa Page:The Surfer girls are pretty well known around here, right?
Waitress:Yes. A couple of local girls make good and we are all proud of them.
Vanessa Page:I’m sure. I understand they are still living in town?
Waitress:Yes, they live in their secret lair…
Danielle is drinking her Mimosa and almost spits it out when she hears secret lair.
“Diamond Princess” Danielle Page:Excuse me? A secret lair?
Waitress:Word is that a guy who calls himself Big Daddy designed this lair for them.
“Diamond Princess” Danielle Page:Wait…What?!?!
Vanessa Page:This is getting better and better.
“Diamond Princess” Danielle Page:So let me get this straight, they live in a secret lair that was designed by a guy who goes by big daddy?
Waitress:That would be the gist of it.
Vanessa Page:Oh my God. This is fantastic. How do Coral and Nami know this “Big Daddy”?
The waitress shrugs her shoulders.
“Diamond Princess” Danielle Page:Do they know…Do they consider themselves sugar babies?
Waitress:Um I wouldn’t know about that.
Vanessa Page: Well if you have no more answers for us then you can leave.
Danielle throws a one hundred dollar bill at the waitress who gets the money and walks off.
“Diamond Princess” Danielle Page:These little girls of Summer have had the run of the Liberty tag team division ever since the inception of this promotion. This is why they think they are in some rarefied air and they think they are better than they actually are.
Vanessa Page:But they aren’t anymore. Not since Danielle and I have signed with Liberty. Now we are that team, we are the standard team, we are who everyone wants to see when they go to a Liberty show.
“Diamond Princess” Danielle Page:At Liberation we show you what the rest of the wrestling world knows. That we are the top team of Liberty and will be the next tag team champions.
The Socialites are sitting at a table in the Snooze Eatery in San Diego, California. Vanessa finishes her strawberry smoothie as the waitress walks over and places the check onto the table. Vanessa forces a smile.
Vanessa Page:Thank you…Hold on just a second.
The waitress looks over at Vanessa.
Waitress:Yes?
Vanessa Page:The Surfer girls are pretty well known around here, right?
Waitress:Yes. A couple of local girls make good and we are all proud of them.
Vanessa Page:I’m sure. I understand they are still living in town?
Waitress:Yes, they live in their secret lair…
Danielle is drinking her Mimosa and almost spits it out when she hears secret lair.
“Diamond Princess” Danielle Page:Excuse me? A secret lair?
Waitress:Word is that a guy who calls himself Big Daddy designed this lair for them.
“Diamond Princess” Danielle Page:Wait…What?!?!
Vanessa Page:This is getting better and better.
“Diamond Princess” Danielle Page:So let me get this straight, they live in a secret lair that was designed by a guy who goes by big daddy?
Waitress:That would be the gist of it.
Vanessa Page:Oh my God. This is fantastic. How do Coral and Nami know this “Big Daddy”?
The waitress shrugs her shoulders.
“Diamond Princess” Danielle Page:Do they know…Do they consider themselves sugar babies?
Waitress:Um I wouldn’t know about that.
Vanessa Page: Well if you have no more answers for us then you can leave.
Danielle throws a one hundred dollar bill at the waitress who gets the money and walks off.
“Diamond Princess” Danielle Page:These little girls of Summer have had the run of the Liberty tag team division ever since the inception of this promotion. This is why they think they are in some rarefied air and they think they are better than they actually are.
Vanessa Page:But they aren’t anymore. Not since Danielle and I have signed with Liberty. Now we are that team, we are the standard team, we are who everyone wants to see when they go to a Liberty show.
“Diamond Princess” Danielle Page:At Liberation we show you what the rest of the wrestling world knows. That we are the top team of Liberty and will be the next tag team champions.
BACKSTAGE
It’s silent backstage. Jackal is seen with a pair of dumbbells. She’s curling with a look of determination on her face. Her biceps bulge, veins popping out of her arms.
Nearby, Chloe Collins sits in her chair, reading something out loud from her tablet. On occasion, Jackal gives an understanding nod. Her gaze never wavers, locked onto some distant point that nobody else can see. The camera creeps closer.
Madeline Mason: “What’s the directive, should he intervene again?”
Chloe Collins: “Stay focused on your match. We need to re-establish SABER’s strength here.”
Madeline Mason: “Do you think Lily Callaghan has anything to do with it?”
Chloe Collins: “We haven’t ruled it out… but Mr. Laroux has interfered in our business before.”
Madeline puts down her weights. She frowns.
Madeline Mason: “Do we know why?”
Chloe Collins: “Paranoia. Doesn’t trust us. Think we’re up to something.”
Madeline scoffs.
Madeline Mason: “Tools?”
This time, it’s Chloe’s turn to frown.
Chloe Collins: “That appears to be what he thinks, yes.”
There’s silence for a moment.
Chloe Collins: “You want to know my relationship with Chuck Matthews.”
Madeline Mason: “It seems to be affecting my ability to do my job, so… if there’s something I should know, I’d like to know it.”
Chloe eyes her for a moment.
Chloe Collins: “And if I were to say that it’s on a needs to know basis, and you don’t need to know?”
Madeline gives a half-shrug.
Madeline Mason: “You’re the boss… I don’t have much choice but to accept that.”
Another silence. Finally, Chloe sighs.
Chloe Collins: “We do not take orders from Charles Matthews.”
Madeline Mason: “But you know him. Personally, I mean.”
Chloe Collins: “I do.”
Madeline Mason: “You have a lot of respect for him.”
Chloe Collins: “I do.”
Madeline pauses. She takes a breath.
Madeline Mason: “So our investigation-”
Chloe Collins: “I know.”
She locks eyes with Madeline, and the British soldier finds herself taking a step back. It was rare to see that look in Chloe’s eyes. It was the familiar, stern look that she got when she needed something done and wasn’t going to accept failure, but there was something different there that Mason couldn’t quite identify.
Madeline Mason: “Do I need to worry about this personal connection of yours?”
Chloe Collins: “You tell me. Do you?”
Madeline scans her boss’s face, and finally backs down.
Madeline Mason: “No… no, I suppose not.”
Chloe returns her attention to her tablet.
Chloe Collins: “Good. Then I believe you have a job to do.”
Madeline gives a small salute, and a nod.
Madeline Mason: “Yes ma’am.”
She heads off, the rhythmic sound of combat boots against the ground echoing down the hall. Chloe remains behind, reading her tablet in one hand, the other absentmindedly massaging her leg, near the knee. Chloe sighs sadly and looks down at her hand. By her reaction… she can’t feel a thing.
It’s silent backstage. Jackal is seen with a pair of dumbbells. She’s curling with a look of determination on her face. Her biceps bulge, veins popping out of her arms.
Nearby, Chloe Collins sits in her chair, reading something out loud from her tablet. On occasion, Jackal gives an understanding nod. Her gaze never wavers, locked onto some distant point that nobody else can see. The camera creeps closer.
Madeline Mason: “What’s the directive, should he intervene again?”
Chloe Collins: “Stay focused on your match. We need to re-establish SABER’s strength here.”
Madeline Mason: “Do you think Lily Callaghan has anything to do with it?”
Chloe Collins: “We haven’t ruled it out… but Mr. Laroux has interfered in our business before.”
Madeline puts down her weights. She frowns.
Madeline Mason: “Do we know why?”
Chloe Collins: “Paranoia. Doesn’t trust us. Think we’re up to something.”
Madeline scoffs.
Madeline Mason: “Tools?”
This time, it’s Chloe’s turn to frown.
Chloe Collins: “That appears to be what he thinks, yes.”
There’s silence for a moment.
Chloe Collins: “You want to know my relationship with Chuck Matthews.”
Madeline Mason: “It seems to be affecting my ability to do my job, so… if there’s something I should know, I’d like to know it.”
Chloe eyes her for a moment.
Chloe Collins: “And if I were to say that it’s on a needs to know basis, and you don’t need to know?”
Madeline gives a half-shrug.
Madeline Mason: “You’re the boss… I don’t have much choice but to accept that.”
Another silence. Finally, Chloe sighs.
Chloe Collins: “We do not take orders from Charles Matthews.”
Madeline Mason: “But you know him. Personally, I mean.”
Chloe Collins: “I do.”
Madeline Mason: “You have a lot of respect for him.”
Chloe Collins: “I do.”
Madeline pauses. She takes a breath.
Madeline Mason: “So our investigation-”
Chloe Collins: “I know.”
She locks eyes with Madeline, and the British soldier finds herself taking a step back. It was rare to see that look in Chloe’s eyes. It was the familiar, stern look that she got when she needed something done and wasn’t going to accept failure, but there was something different there that Mason couldn’t quite identify.
Madeline Mason: “Do I need to worry about this personal connection of yours?”
Chloe Collins: “You tell me. Do you?”
Madeline scans her boss’s face, and finally backs down.
Madeline Mason: “No… no, I suppose not.”
Chloe returns her attention to her tablet.
Chloe Collins: “Good. Then I believe you have a job to do.”
Madeline gives a small salute, and a nod.
Madeline Mason: “Yes ma’am.”
She heads off, the rhythmic sound of combat boots against the ground echoing down the hall. Chloe remains behind, reading her tablet in one hand, the other absentmindedly massaging her leg, near the knee. Chloe sighs sadly and looks down at her hand. By her reaction… she can’t feel a thing.
MATCH THREE: SINGLES
Nina vs Lochlan Rivers
Nina vs Lochlan Rivers
| RECAP Lochlan waited in the ring for Nina to make her entrance, but she didn’t appear from the ramp. Nope! She came from the crowd! Nina attacked Lochlan with Snakebite (Axe Kick) and he didn’t see it coming! The referee didn’t know what to do here but Nina demanded he ring the bell and start the match. He looked around nervously but he soon called for the bell when Nina stepped toward him. Nina waited for Rivers to get up, she demanded he do so. He soon found a burst of energy and charged toward Nina. She dodged him and then from out of nowhere, brought him to the ground and locked him in the Leg Constrictor (Sambo "Helicopter" Knee Bar)! Rivers tried to escape, pulling himself toward the ropes but he was still dazed from the Snakebite maneuver from earlier. From the moment that Nina blindsided him before the match, he didn’t stand much of a chance here. Nina torqued on Lochlan’s knee even more and he had to finally tap out. Nina stood up and looked at the camera, saying, “don’t waste my time!” She then quickly exited the ring and left, as she had taken care of business and needed to do nothing more. WINNER Nina METHOD Submission MATCH LENGTH 1:57 FINISHING MOVE Leg Constrictor |
BACKSTAGE
Brianna Clark: Well. While I can’t say that I didn’t want the end of my match against Derrick La’Bell to go the other way, I can say that it was a banger and I enjoyed the hell out of it! I can’t wait for our next match, I promise, even though I know I have to. There’s… there’s a lot between now and that fight, I’m well aware.
Perched up on the back of a chair she’s turned around is Brianna Leigh Clark, ready and raring to go for her upcoming match. She’s got on some brilliant red gear tonight, hair up in space buns with matching red ribbons, she’s looking hot and knows it really.
Brianna Clark: So much is coming up for me, it’s sort of dizzying when you think about it, but in really the best way. I’ve got the biggest stumbling block in my career bar none ahead of me again, and that’s a strange thing to think about really. You guys ever have that? Someone that makes you be better just because you have to be, to even hang with them?
She shrugs a bit, her hands going palms up as she lifts them up near her chest, before dropping one and using the other to point at the camera.
Brianna Clark: No offense to my opponent tonight, Diana Bellrose, but you’re not him. I know that it’d be easy to take that the wrong way, and I get it if you’re sore I said that. But I also believe with all my heart that when you see who I’m talking about, you’ll get it. For real.
A nod and she folds both hands to rest on her knees, a grin coming to her pretty face.
Brianna Clark: What you are though? Is new to me, and you know what? I love that about you. I’ve never faced you before, and I really like having matches like that. No expectations based on past events, no beefs, no mess. Just a good potentially clean wrestling match, now give me that any day of the week!
Brianna hops down off the chair and winks at the camera before throwing a peace sign and walking off, throwing back over her shoulder one last thing.
Brianna Clark: See you out there Diana, I’ve got a godly lariat with your name on it, it’ll be fun!
Brianna Clark: Well. While I can’t say that I didn’t want the end of my match against Derrick La’Bell to go the other way, I can say that it was a banger and I enjoyed the hell out of it! I can’t wait for our next match, I promise, even though I know I have to. There’s… there’s a lot between now and that fight, I’m well aware.
Perched up on the back of a chair she’s turned around is Brianna Leigh Clark, ready and raring to go for her upcoming match. She’s got on some brilliant red gear tonight, hair up in space buns with matching red ribbons, she’s looking hot and knows it really.
Brianna Clark: So much is coming up for me, it’s sort of dizzying when you think about it, but in really the best way. I’ve got the biggest stumbling block in my career bar none ahead of me again, and that’s a strange thing to think about really. You guys ever have that? Someone that makes you be better just because you have to be, to even hang with them?
She shrugs a bit, her hands going palms up as she lifts them up near her chest, before dropping one and using the other to point at the camera.
Brianna Clark: No offense to my opponent tonight, Diana Bellrose, but you’re not him. I know that it’d be easy to take that the wrong way, and I get it if you’re sore I said that. But I also believe with all my heart that when you see who I’m talking about, you’ll get it. For real.
A nod and she folds both hands to rest on her knees, a grin coming to her pretty face.
Brianna Clark: What you are though? Is new to me, and you know what? I love that about you. I’ve never faced you before, and I really like having matches like that. No expectations based on past events, no beefs, no mess. Just a good potentially clean wrestling match, now give me that any day of the week!
Brianna hops down off the chair and winks at the camera before throwing a peace sign and walking off, throwing back over her shoulder one last thing.
Brianna Clark: See you out there Diana, I’ve got a godly lariat with your name on it, it’ll be fun!
MATCH FOUR: SINGLES
Brianna Leigh Clark vs Diana Bellrose
Brianna Leigh Clark vs Diana Bellrose
| RECAP Brianna came out swinging in this match. She absolutely overpowered Diana in the early goings of the match, showing off her power and quickness as she hit Diana with a flurry of clotheslines, followed by multiple different suplexes. BLC tried a few pinfalls but Bellerose was able to kick out of them. Bellerose soon grabbed her purse that she had left at a ringpost and she went to hit BLC with it but the referee grabbed the purse and pulled it away. He went to go put the purse away but WAIT! The referee didn’t see Bellerose pull a can of hair spray out of the bag. Bellerose soon sprayed Briana in the face with the hairspray, blinding the female hoss! Diana soon got rid of the evidence as the referee turned around. Bellerose then went for Rose's Thorn (Heel Kick) but Briana Leigh Clark blindly charged at Diana and ducked the kick. Coming back from the ropes and not really being able to see, Clark nailed Bellerose with Punch into Row Z (Discus Punch)! The fans went absolutely nuts and Briana can’t believe it worked! She pinned Bellerose and picked up the three count and the win. WINNER Briana Leigh Clark METHOD Pinfall MATCH LENGTH 8:10 FINISHING MOVE Punch Into Row Z |
BACKSTAGE
Coral and Nami Azul are seen prancing down the hallways backstage, ignoring most of the people there unless they are greeted positively, then they turn identical glowing smiles to whoever it is that they think are showing them some worship. They are dressed in their classic Dreamsicle Orange and Cream outfits and Coral starts talking a little bit over-excited as she bounces in a way that makes her jiggle in a way that has the camera operator stunned, the camera dipping down to focus on that until Nami snaps her fingers to get his attention again..
Coral: So anyway, we’re here to unalive the Socialites. Now, we know, we know…
Nami: Oh we hella heckin’ know…
Coral: We know the pair of you have names.
There was a distinct pause, as Nami side-eyed her twin sister and then in a dramatic stage whisper said:
Nami: We do?
Coral grinned just a little, and clapped her hands sharply, twice.
Coral: Yes we do know they have names. We just don’t care enough to find out what they are.
They grin way too wide and then laugh in perfect synch.
Nami: For real though? You two stick around awhile and maybe we’ll learn them. Otherwise, win or lose tonight? Understand that WE are the STANDARD. We ARE the holy grail in Liberty Pro when it comes to tag teams, we are the ones that last the test of time because well, we’re fucking better than the rest of you, at winning WHEN IT COUNTS.
Coral: She’s right, you know.
Nami: So come on. Cheat. Take your best shots. Because when it’s all said and done? We’ll still be here, and it’ll still be Endless Summer while you two are off getting pulled into a riptide to drown off and never be seen again.
Coral & Nami: See you out there, Parasites. Socalledalites. Sodapops? Whatever.
They smirk and swan out of the shot, heading towards the gorilla position.
Coral and Nami Azul are seen prancing down the hallways backstage, ignoring most of the people there unless they are greeted positively, then they turn identical glowing smiles to whoever it is that they think are showing them some worship. They are dressed in their classic Dreamsicle Orange and Cream outfits and Coral starts talking a little bit over-excited as she bounces in a way that makes her jiggle in a way that has the camera operator stunned, the camera dipping down to focus on that until Nami snaps her fingers to get his attention again..
Coral: So anyway, we’re here to unalive the Socialites. Now, we know, we know…
Nami: Oh we hella heckin’ know…
Coral: We know the pair of you have names.
There was a distinct pause, as Nami side-eyed her twin sister and then in a dramatic stage whisper said:
Nami: We do?
Coral grinned just a little, and clapped her hands sharply, twice.
Coral: Yes we do know they have names. We just don’t care enough to find out what they are.
They grin way too wide and then laugh in perfect synch.
Nami: For real though? You two stick around awhile and maybe we’ll learn them. Otherwise, win or lose tonight? Understand that WE are the STANDARD. We ARE the holy grail in Liberty Pro when it comes to tag teams, we are the ones that last the test of time because well, we’re fucking better than the rest of you, at winning WHEN IT COUNTS.
Coral: She’s right, you know.
Nami: So come on. Cheat. Take your best shots. Because when it’s all said and done? We’ll still be here, and it’ll still be Endless Summer while you two are off getting pulled into a riptide to drown off and never be seen again.
Coral & Nami: See you out there, Parasites. Socalledalites. Sodapops? Whatever.
They smirk and swan out of the shot, heading towards the gorilla position.
MATCH FIVE: TAG
Socialites vs Girls of Summer
Socialites vs Girls of Summer
| RECAP The Socialites have had a solid start here in Liberty Pro and now they get the Girls of Summer in a non-title match. The Socialites were hyped for this one and they took control early, dominating Nami in the early going of this match. Nami would fight back a few times, but every time she got near Coral to tag her in, the Socialites had pulled her back into their corner. Vanessa and Danielle took turns tagging in and out to put a beatdown on Nami but Nami would soon take them both out with a double clothesline. She scraped and clawed until she was able to tag in her twin sister, Coral. Coral came in on fire. Coral took out Vanessa before focusing on Danielle. Coral downed her with arm drags and suplexes, showing off how fresh she was for the match. Coral soon went to spear Danielle but she pulled the referee in the way and Coral took him out. With the referee down, all hell broke loose and it got even worse when Wolves of Legion hit the ring! The three teams duked it out and Wolves of Legion soon took the Socialites out! Girls of Summer disposed of the Socialites with chair shots, getting rid of the intruders. The Girls then hit Danielle with Sandy Cheeks - Running High knee to the face (Nami) followed by a legdrop (Coral). Coral pinned as the referee came to and they got the three count. Within all the chaos the Liberty Tag Champs stand tall. WINNER Girls of Summer METHOD Pinfall MATCH LENGTH 11:43 FINISHING MOVE Sandy Cheeks |
BACKSTAGE
The scene cut to Jackal in her locker room. She went to open the door but it wouldn’t budge.
Jackal: What the-?
We cut to a camera outside of the door and there’s Xavier Laroux, sitting on heavy equipment he had placed in front of the door.
Xavier Laroux: You’re not going anywhere else tonight. You’re with Chuck and you gotta be stopped.
Pounding can be heard from the otherside of the door and Xavier simply laughs before he walks off.
The scene cut to Jackal in her locker room. She went to open the door but it wouldn’t budge.
Jackal: What the-?
We cut to a camera outside of the door and there’s Xavier Laroux, sitting on heavy equipment he had placed in front of the door.
Xavier Laroux: You’re not going anywhere else tonight. You’re with Chuck and you gotta be stopped.
Pounding can be heard from the otherside of the door and Xavier simply laughs before he walks off.
MATCH SIX: TRIPLE THREAT
Avery Smith vs Jackal vs Karen Willow
Avery Smith vs Jackal vs Karen Willow
| RECAP This match was supposed to be a triple threat match but Jackal was trapped backstage in her locker room by Xavier Laroux earlier. Avery and Karen soon both went at it. The two women were evenly matched for the beginning here but Karen soon took control, showing why she was the NVR Champion at one point in time. Karen dominated the match for a few minutes but the tide turned when Avery reversed a suplex from Willow into one of own. Avery then began to take over, trying several different submissions to get Karen to tap, but Karen relented. Wait, what’s this!? Jackal escaped being locked in that room and she made it to the ring. Avery got up and Jackal took her out with a big boot! Xavier Laroux is in the ring now! He went to hit Jackal with a chair but she ducked it and Xavier took out Karen Willow instead! Jackal gave Xavier no time to make another move and she punched the chair right into his face! Jackal then pinned the downed Karen, seeing how a triple threat is a no dq match, and got the three count and the win. WINNER Jackal METHOD Pinfall MATCH LENGTH 9:48 FINISHING MOVE Chairshot |
BACKSTAGE
Becky Balfour: They say that all is fair in love and war. They go hand in hand. You hurt my loved ones, I hurt two of yours. It sounds barbaric, brutal, and..logical. What Lily orchestrated last night could have been the antidote to the 'poison' that Nathan has injected into the veins of Liberty. It could have stopped us dead in our tracks. It could have silenced us.
Warren Corbett: But it hasn't.
Seth Lawless: And it won't.
Becky Balfour: Congrats, Lily, Blyss, Dante. Not only were you able to assault someone in a three against one scenario, but you were able to get rid of us for a night. One night. If you thought that was going to stop us for good, well I think my brothers already made it clear that it won't. But back to love and war. You know Syn was an easy way to get to me. Becky Balfour has gone soft...right? Think again. All you did was make us resort to the hurt one of us, we hurt two of yours.
Seth Lawless: Trying to turn us against Nathan? Could have been a good tactic, but we believe him. If he brought us in just to turn on us, he knows how bad that would end up for him. Becky was all but banned from Liberty, meaning Nathan had no reason to bring her back, and in turn bringing us back. It makes no sense.
Warren Corbett: Brother Seth speaks the truth. To bring us back just to incite us would be silly, stupid, and we all know that Nathan is a lot of things but I don't think any of us would call him stupid. Attacking Syn last night? That was stupid. And for such sins, a price must be paid.
Becky Balfour: The three of us fear nothing. We don't fear pain. We don't fear retaliation, and we don't fear defeat. You took something that was business, play, and a way in...and you made it personal. But unlike you, I won't give away our plans. Our strategies. The depths of which we will travel to make your lives a living hell. Just know its coming. Now get the fuck out of our way.
Becky, Warren, and Seth all glare at the camera and walk by them as they head down the hallway to prepare for their matches.
Becky Balfour: They say that all is fair in love and war. They go hand in hand. You hurt my loved ones, I hurt two of yours. It sounds barbaric, brutal, and..logical. What Lily orchestrated last night could have been the antidote to the 'poison' that Nathan has injected into the veins of Liberty. It could have stopped us dead in our tracks. It could have silenced us.
Warren Corbett: But it hasn't.
Seth Lawless: And it won't.
Becky Balfour: Congrats, Lily, Blyss, Dante. Not only were you able to assault someone in a three against one scenario, but you were able to get rid of us for a night. One night. If you thought that was going to stop us for good, well I think my brothers already made it clear that it won't. But back to love and war. You know Syn was an easy way to get to me. Becky Balfour has gone soft...right? Think again. All you did was make us resort to the hurt one of us, we hurt two of yours.
Seth Lawless: Trying to turn us against Nathan? Could have been a good tactic, but we believe him. If he brought us in just to turn on us, he knows how bad that would end up for him. Becky was all but banned from Liberty, meaning Nathan had no reason to bring her back, and in turn bringing us back. It makes no sense.
Warren Corbett: Brother Seth speaks the truth. To bring us back just to incite us would be silly, stupid, and we all know that Nathan is a lot of things but I don't think any of us would call him stupid. Attacking Syn last night? That was stupid. And for such sins, a price must be paid.
Becky Balfour: The three of us fear nothing. We don't fear pain. We don't fear retaliation, and we don't fear defeat. You took something that was business, play, and a way in...and you made it personal. But unlike you, I won't give away our plans. Our strategies. The depths of which we will travel to make your lives a living hell. Just know its coming. Now get the fuck out of our way.
Becky, Warren, and Seth all glare at the camera and walk by them as they head down the hallway to prepare for their matches.
BACKSTAGE
The camera cuts backstage to a smirking Kendrick Kross who hadn’t been expected to return to Liberty. He keeps a big smirk on his face as his manager Chrysalis walks into frame beside him. She mouths how she’s a ‘bad bitch’ while she looks directly into the camera with a grin.
KENDRICK KROSS: Well. This is a pleasant surprise isn’t it? Me being here. I know it hadn’t seemed like I was returning but here I am. Decided why not come back. Especially since I never lost that Anarchy Title.
CHRYSALIS:: And that's the thing about Kendrick. He’s such a thoughtful person. He thought ‘why not let someone else get they shine on?’ but then I stepped into the picture and I’m pumpin’ those brakes. Where I’m from, if you don’t lose something, it’s either yours or it's stolen. And right now, I’m here to vouch for Kendrick Kross being the Anarchy champion. But it’s cool, ya’ll can keep it cute and box him out like this is the NBA, but I have a lil NBA for you..No Bullshit Antics. You feel me?
She looks over to Kendrick and then back at the camera.
CHRYSALIS: Nice guys finish last, but Kendrick isn’t about to be nice anymore. And when it comes to Anarchy, I know we have the Hellhound, Blyss, Society emo kids and everyone else but we can create a lil Anarchy of our own.
Kendrick looks at Chrys and then back at the camera.
KENDRICK KROSS: Oh we definitely can create a bit of Anarchy and that’s what we’re going to do. Believe me. There’s a reason I’ve held that title more than anyone else in Liberty. And why is that reason? Because I define what that championship is about. I define Anarchy and it’s been shown in not just my matches here but everywhere else in my career. I’ve had success here. I’ve shown I’m the best when it comes to that Anarchy Championship and I ask why not continue proving that. Why not get back what is rightfully mine.
Kendrick smirks a bit and looks over at Chrys.
KENDRICK KROSS: This girl right here? I won’t deny she actually got that fire back in me and it’s why I’m returning. Because she put it back in me and because I want that title I never lost.
CHRYSALIS: So let it be known. We gave ya’ll notice, now you either give back what is OURS, or we’re gonna take it. And don’t act like you need any more problems around here.
With the warning issued, Kendrick and Chrysalis give the camera a final glare before disappearing down the hallway. It’s official, Kendrick Kross is back in Liberty!
The camera cuts backstage to a smirking Kendrick Kross who hadn’t been expected to return to Liberty. He keeps a big smirk on his face as his manager Chrysalis walks into frame beside him. She mouths how she’s a ‘bad bitch’ while she looks directly into the camera with a grin.
KENDRICK KROSS: Well. This is a pleasant surprise isn’t it? Me being here. I know it hadn’t seemed like I was returning but here I am. Decided why not come back. Especially since I never lost that Anarchy Title.
CHRYSALIS:: And that's the thing about Kendrick. He’s such a thoughtful person. He thought ‘why not let someone else get they shine on?’ but then I stepped into the picture and I’m pumpin’ those brakes. Where I’m from, if you don’t lose something, it’s either yours or it's stolen. And right now, I’m here to vouch for Kendrick Kross being the Anarchy champion. But it’s cool, ya’ll can keep it cute and box him out like this is the NBA, but I have a lil NBA for you..No Bullshit Antics. You feel me?
She looks over to Kendrick and then back at the camera.
CHRYSALIS: Nice guys finish last, but Kendrick isn’t about to be nice anymore. And when it comes to Anarchy, I know we have the Hellhound, Blyss, Society emo kids and everyone else but we can create a lil Anarchy of our own.
Kendrick looks at Chrys and then back at the camera.
KENDRICK KROSS: Oh we definitely can create a bit of Anarchy and that’s what we’re going to do. Believe me. There’s a reason I’ve held that title more than anyone else in Liberty. And why is that reason? Because I define what that championship is about. I define Anarchy and it’s been shown in not just my matches here but everywhere else in my career. I’ve had success here. I’ve shown I’m the best when it comes to that Anarchy Championship and I ask why not continue proving that. Why not get back what is rightfully mine.
Kendrick smirks a bit and looks over at Chrys.
KENDRICK KROSS: This girl right here? I won’t deny she actually got that fire back in me and it’s why I’m returning. Because she put it back in me and because I want that title I never lost.
CHRYSALIS: So let it be known. We gave ya’ll notice, now you either give back what is OURS, or we’re gonna take it. And don’t act like you need any more problems around here.
With the warning issued, Kendrick and Chrysalis give the camera a final glare before disappearing down the hallway. It’s official, Kendrick Kross is back in Liberty!
MATCH SEVEN: TAG
Warren Corbett & Seth Lawless vs Markus FK & Antoinette
Warren Corbett & Seth Lawless vs Markus FK & Antoinette
| RECAP Seth and Warren were out here for this match on their own, as Becky had a singles match after this one. Markus and Antoinette were able to lead this match early, showing off their chemistry as a couple and team. Seth wasn’t able to get much offense in but that fans were enjoying seeing #TheSociety member take a beating. A mistake was soon made when Antoninette tried a crossbody splash but Seth got her and hit her with a fallaway slam. Lawless soon tagged in the giant Warren Corbett and he came in on fire. He decimated Antoninette. He soon put her neck on the rope and then his knee on her back, choking her. He let go at four and taunted Markus. FK tried to get in the ring and this gave Corbett another chance to joke out Antoinette. Warren and Seth began to dominate this match, showing off their experience as a team. But suddenly, two people came out of the crowd from ringside! It was Sparrow and Caroline Dallins! They immediately attacked Seth and Warren! Dallins took a chair to Warren’s knee before Sparrow took him out with a knee to his face! Markus and Antoinette didn’t know what to do but they soon had their hands full as NV Payton attacked them from behind! All hell was breaking loose and Sparrow and Caroline were making an example out of Seth and Warren, tossing them into the steel steps and eventually double powerbombing Seth and through a table! Sparrow and Caroline soon exited the area as backstage officials came out to check on Seth and Warren and to also separate NV from Ant and FK. WINNER #TheSociety METHOD DQ MATCH LENGTH 11:43 FINISHING MOVE Attack from Caroline and Sparrow |
BACKSTAGE
The scene opens in the backstage area where the Anarchy Champion, Dylan Shepherd, is watching a clip of the hit Disney movie, Encanto. Playing is the musical number Surface Pressure. Dylan half hums and lightly sings along with the song.
Dylan Shepherd: Pressure like a drip, drip, drip that'll never stop, whoa. Pressure that'll tip, tip, tip 'till you just go pop, whoa…
He notices the camera and lets out a chuckle as he's caught enjoying the film.
Dylan Shepherd: You know, I get how she's feeling. All that pressure to be the best, the top and how it has to slowly be chipping away at the durability of that so-called perfection. I dont gotta worry about that too much. Yeah, I'm the mother lovin Anarchy Champ but I've already taken a few Ls here in Liberty Pro. Best to get them bad boys out of the way as I establish myself as the top dog in that division. Already got folks hitting me up on Twitter wanting to come in and get a bite. But let's get back focused on that crumbling feeling of being perfecto.
He picks up his Anarchy Championship belt and slings it over his shoulder. Showing it off to the camera for a moment.
Dylan Shepherd: But when you're out there saying shit like: Nobody comes close to you, No one can touch you… That's really gotta be a tough hill to take a stand on. Must be low key lonely looking down at all of us. All them people watching and waiting for you to slip or trip up and fall all the way back down that hill. But I'm sure you are just fine and dandy up there, no self doubt or worry on your mind.
He waves a hand at the camera and smiles playfully.
Dylan Shepherd: Oh in case someone didn't know, I'm totally talking about Max. I mean, I'd hope you all knew since it's been hyped as a champion vs champion match. I have no doubt people see this and are thinking, damn, they really are setting up Dylan to get his head kicked in by Maxie Pooh Bear. But you know what? I kinda dig getting my head kicked in. No joke, it's a bit on the fun side for me. But you know, Im a sick fuck, a loveable psychopath if you will.
He winks at the camera.
Dylan Shepherd: I'm living footloose and fancy free right about now, I got no pressure on me with this. Maxie Boy? He's expected to beat me, he's set perfectly to do so. Would be a shame if it didn't happen huh? Just like folks thought BLC was gonna win that Anarchy Championship the first night back and I walked out with it. I take my licks but I keep on going. Are you gonna be able to say the same when you eventually fall off that hill top, Maxie?
He turns back and goes to watching his movie as the camera fades out.
The scene opens in the backstage area where the Anarchy Champion, Dylan Shepherd, is watching a clip of the hit Disney movie, Encanto. Playing is the musical number Surface Pressure. Dylan half hums and lightly sings along with the song.
Dylan Shepherd: Pressure like a drip, drip, drip that'll never stop, whoa. Pressure that'll tip, tip, tip 'till you just go pop, whoa…
He notices the camera and lets out a chuckle as he's caught enjoying the film.
Dylan Shepherd: You know, I get how she's feeling. All that pressure to be the best, the top and how it has to slowly be chipping away at the durability of that so-called perfection. I dont gotta worry about that too much. Yeah, I'm the mother lovin Anarchy Champ but I've already taken a few Ls here in Liberty Pro. Best to get them bad boys out of the way as I establish myself as the top dog in that division. Already got folks hitting me up on Twitter wanting to come in and get a bite. But let's get back focused on that crumbling feeling of being perfecto.
He picks up his Anarchy Championship belt and slings it over his shoulder. Showing it off to the camera for a moment.
Dylan Shepherd: But when you're out there saying shit like: Nobody comes close to you, No one can touch you… That's really gotta be a tough hill to take a stand on. Must be low key lonely looking down at all of us. All them people watching and waiting for you to slip or trip up and fall all the way back down that hill. But I'm sure you are just fine and dandy up there, no self doubt or worry on your mind.
He waves a hand at the camera and smiles playfully.
Dylan Shepherd: Oh in case someone didn't know, I'm totally talking about Max. I mean, I'd hope you all knew since it's been hyped as a champion vs champion match. I have no doubt people see this and are thinking, damn, they really are setting up Dylan to get his head kicked in by Maxie Pooh Bear. But you know what? I kinda dig getting my head kicked in. No joke, it's a bit on the fun side for me. But you know, Im a sick fuck, a loveable psychopath if you will.
He winks at the camera.
Dylan Shepherd: I'm living footloose and fancy free right about now, I got no pressure on me with this. Maxie Boy? He's expected to beat me, he's set perfectly to do so. Would be a shame if it didn't happen huh? Just like folks thought BLC was gonna win that Anarchy Championship the first night back and I walked out with it. I take my licks but I keep on going. Are you gonna be able to say the same when you eventually fall off that hill top, Maxie?
He turns back and goes to watching his movie as the camera fades out.
HEADLINE: SINGLES
Becky Balfour vs Xavier Laroux
Becky Balfour vs Xavier Laroux
| RECAP This match began as Becky Balfour attacked Xavier as she was distracted by one of The Followers at ringside. With a club to the back, Xavier dropped, allowing Becky the opportunity to stomp away at the back of the head of Laroux. Balfour then dropped to her knees, grabbing Xavier by the hair and slamming him face first into the mat repeatedly. With a grin on her face, Becky turned Xavier over and went for a pin, picking up a two count. The first ever Liberty Champion remained in control as she draped Xavier's neck over the middle rope and grabbed the top rope, placing a knee on Xavier's neck, choking him. Balfour broke the hold at the count of four to avoid being disqualified. Xavier stood to his feet but was tripped by one of The Followers at ringside. This time, the referee caught the interference and ordered The Followers to leave ringside. The fans went crazy as the twenty Followers walked to the back in a straight line. Becky protested but it was in vain as the referee would not budge on his decision. X waited for Becky to turn around before kicking her in the stomach and planting her face first to the mat with a snap DDT. Both competitors made it back to their feet and Xavier grabbed a punch that the Society leader tried throwing, wrapping around her and locking in a standing crossface chickenwing submission. Becky immediately stumbled around the ring and was able to grab the top rope with her free hand, breaking the submission hold. Seth Lawless made his way down to ringside as the fans booed his arrival. He stood by, watching as the two competitors met again in the middle of the ring. Xavier took advantage, delivering a dropkick to the chest that sent Becky Balfour to the ground. As Becky popped back up, she was grabbed in a hug position and then slammed to the mat with a belly to belly suplex. Laroux went for the pin and Becky was able to kick out at a two count. Xavier stood up and backed away from Becky as Seth Lawless hopped onto the ring apron and hit Xavier with a powerful forearm to the back of the head that knocked X down. The referee turned to Lawless who began saying he was innocent but the ref wasn't buying it as he tossed Lawless out of ringside too. Becky this time didn't allow herself to be distracted, using Seth's interference before he was tossed to her advantage. Becky grabbed Xavier as he crawled to his knees, hitting a snap DDT quickly. She followed up with a standing moonsault to the back of Laroux, turning him over and again picking up a two count. Balfour snarled and waited for Xavier to make it to his feet. As he did, a superkick sent her right back down. The attack from Lawless was still having an effect on Laroux. Another Becky pin attempt gained her another two count. Becky let out a scream of frustration and climbed to the top rope. She stood tall, balancing herself perfectly. Finally, she leapt from the top rope going for a front dropkick but Xavier was able to grab her feet, dropping her from the air to the mat. In a quick transition, he locked the champion in a Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring. Becky screamed out in pain and began scratching towards the ropes. She eventually touched the bottom rope with her fingers but was pulled away from them before she could get a grip on them. Now back in the center of the ring, Becky looked like she was able to tap but she powered out! Xavier couldn’t believe it. He picked Becky up and gave her a knee to the gut. He then tried to whip her to the ropes but Becky countered and was behind X now. She then dropped him with Hear Me Out (scream into reverse DDT)! Becky pinned and got the three count and the win! WINNER Becky Balfour METHOD Pinfall MATCH LENGTH 18:10 FINISHING MOVE Hear Me Out |
BACKSTAGE
Tim Anderson is backstage, walking up to Max Cerrano.
Tim Anderson: Max, do you have anything to say before your match with Dylan? And anything to say about Brianna?
Cerrano rolled his eyes before he took his time uttering one word.
Max Cerrano: Trash.
He then walked away from the scene.
Tim Anderson: There you have it, folks, thrilling content from our long reigning Gotham Champion!
Tim Anderson is backstage, walking up to Max Cerrano.
Tim Anderson: Max, do you have anything to say before your match with Dylan? And anything to say about Brianna?
Cerrano rolled his eyes before he took his time uttering one word.
Max Cerrano: Trash.
He then walked away from the scene.
Tim Anderson: There you have it, folks, thrilling content from our long reigning Gotham Champion!
MAIN EVENT: CHAMPION VS CHAMPION
Dylan Shepherd vs Max Cerrano
Dylan Shepherd vs Max Cerrano
| RECAP This match opens up with a bang! Dylan runs forward, ducking under an attempt to clothesline him by Max, catching his shoulder and countering with a hard hitting swinging neckbreaker, taking him to the ground. From the ground, Dylan tries to counter the Gotham Champion's quickness by having him on the ground, using a plethora of submissions to keep the champ down. Dylan tries to end the fight early with an arm bar, only to have Max power out of it. Transition after transition happened, the Anarchy is showcasing that he has some technical abilities while Max counters him with his own technical skills. Finally, it was Max who emerges victorious in the exchange, countering a shining wizard attempt with a hard elbow strike to Dylan’s temple, crossing behind him and making the ring shake from the impact of the Anarchy Champion’s body as he executes a textbook snapdragon suplex! Still, even with the impact that could have ended the match, Dylan wasn’t down and out. He was moving to his feet as Max charged him but the Anarchy Champion surprised him with a flying arm bar, taking him to the ground as he wretched his arm, struggling to snap on the move, but when he did? He felt that victory was within his grasp, mere inches as he tried to force Max to submit only to watch that in grasp victory slip from his palms as he managed to use his strength to crawl to the ropes and grab the bottom one, the ref forcing Shepherd to break the hold. Rolling to his back, and getting up, Max refuses to look weak despite the pain going through his arm as he leaps up and moves to try and hammer Dylan with a springboard meathook clothesline that he ducked under, grabbing his arm and whipping him towards the corner rope, running after him, but as he hit the turnbuckles, he was stepping onto the second, then the third, building momentum as he backflips off of it, and behind Dylan, and as the bewildered Dylan turns around? SUPERKICK! Visibly stunned, Dylan drops to the ground and Max goes for the pin but no! Dylan kicks out after two! Max tries to keep momentum and looks to pick Shepherd up but he pulls him down! Dylan gets up to his feet and when Max gets up himself, he drops him with a roaring clothesline. Dylan goes for the pin but at the two count, Cerrano gets his foot on the ropes and the referee notices it. Shepherd couldn't believe it, he thought he had the match in his grasp. The Anarchy Champion stalks over Max, waiting to hit him with something big but when he tries, Max hits him with a thumb to the eye. The referee yells at Max but Max tells him to shut the fuck up. Max then hits Dylan with Kill Your Masters - Flatliner transitioned smoothly into a Koji Clutch! Dylan tries to struggle out of it but he can’t. Max yanks hard on the hold and Dylan finally taps out. The bell rings and Max is announced the winner but he yanks the hold in one more time for good measure, calling Shepherd unworthy deathmatch trash. He then grabs his Gotham Championship and exits the ring. WINNER Max Cerrano METHOD Submission MATCH LENGTH 20:11 FINISHING MOVE Kill Your Masters |
SPECIAL ATTRACTION: CONTRACT SIGNING
Melissa Reeves & Derrick La’Bell
Melissa Reeves & Derrick La’Bell
| RECAP In the ring, Nathan Callaghan stands next to a table, three chairs, 2 microphones, and a contract. The fans cheer, because they already know whats about to go down, and this puts a smile on the Father of Liberation. Nate grabs a microphone from the table and brings it to his lips with a smirk. Nathan Callaghan: Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s nice to take a moment away from alternate brands and back-from-the-dead ex-wives, and really focus on the thing that originally brought us all under this banner of Liberty Pro… The Liberty Championship! The crowd claps in honor of the top prize in Liberty Pro. Nathan Callaghan: Tonight, we have a contract signing that will pit the original and current faces of Liberation against each other for the Liberty Championship… A polarized "Let's Go Derrick"/"Melissa" chant breaks out as Nathan tries to quiet them down so he can proceed. Nathan Callaghan: We'll have time for that in a moment, but for now… let me introduce the challenger… you know her as "The Reaver"... MELISSA REEVES!!! “Timebomb” by Motionless in White plays and Melissa walks out. There’s no showmanship from her, but she takes her time to get to the ring. Her distrust of Callaghan is evident once again, not a surprise given his recent dealings with The Society - her old foes. Into the ring she goes, though, backing into a corner without a word. She awaits Derrick with a cold, steely glare toward Nathan. For his part, he doesn’t seem bothered by it. Nathan Callaghan: And her opponent is, of course, our current Liberty Champion… "The Beast"... DERRICK LA'BELL!!! "Shook Ones Part II" by Mobb Deep plays as Derrick walks out. He's a little more showy, as he goes to the fans and hi fives as many as he can as he heads down the rampway. He circles the ring, looking to Nathan and Melissa in the ring as he smiles. Derrick rolls into the ring and walks up to Nate. He also doesn't trust him, but is cordial enough to shake his hand. La'Bell is a little more excited to see Melissa, since he genuinely respects her, and reaches out to shake her hand too. After all the pleasantries, he places the belt on the table and takes his seat. Nathan Callaghan: Thank you both for being here. I hope to keep this both brief and professional, because I know how this industry is and have too much to worry about to look into buying a new table for these things… Nate laughs at this joke, but Melissa and Derrick don't look as entertained by his joke. Nathan Callaghan: I don't know if either of you have anything you want to say. However, if you do, Melissa, since you're the challenger, I'll let you talk first. Reeves stays in her corner, arms folded. She apparently has nothing to say and shakes her head. Nathan Callaghan: Nothing? Really? She audibly tells him she’s not playing any games, but she still doesn’t take a microphone. Callaghan shrugs and turns to the current champion. Nathan Callaghan: Well, Derrick, looks like the floor is yours. Derrick looks at Nate, and then at Melissa, trying decide if he's going to say anything or not. He looks like he might also go silent, like the challenger, but decides to grab the microphone anyways. Derrick La'Bell: Melissa, I don't blame you for not wanting to play Nate's games, but I have something to say… Derrick takes a moment to get his thoughts together before standing up from the table and looking to fans. Derrick La'Bell: There's been a lot going on in this company. I don't gotta rehash it, because anyone who doesn't know isn't paying attention. However, my focus is and always will be this title so long as I hold it. He turns around to Melissa now. Derrick La'Bell: From a wrestler's perspective, facing you a couple of weeks ago was one of the biggest moments in my career. From a Champion's perspective, though, it sucked… Melissa shrugs as Derrick continues. Derrick La'Bell: I need this rematch more than you need this title shot. We both know that. My legacy as a champion depends on me beating you, and I will not settle for anything other than victory this time around for that exact reason. I respect the hell out of you, but there will be nothing that will limit how far I will go to beat you Derrick then turns to Nathan and points at him. Derrick La'Bell: And when I do beat Melissa… You're going to regret not putting your faith and stock in me when you had the chance… With that Derrick flips the mic and grabs his Liberty Championship before rolling put of the ring and raising his championship in the air as he heads towards the back. Reeves scoffs and finally gets on the microphone. Melissa Reeves: You’re right about one thing, you do need to beat me. My legacy with that title is assured, yours rests on you besting me and continuing on for weeks and months to come. But you already faltered once, there’s nothing to say you won’t do it again. She moves across the ring, back to Callaghan, and stops at the ropes nearest to Derrick. Melissa Reeves: So good luck, you’re going to need it. She turns her back on him and circles away, looking at Nathan. Melissa Reeves: As for you, I sincerely hope this match goes off without a hitch. Reeves places the microphone down beside Nathan and exits through the crowd, not caring to wait for any retort from either of them. The show then ends. |