Post by Jade Night on Jun 15, 2022 7:22:15 GMT
Cassie North: Ladies and gentlemen! It’s officially time for our Empire Pro and Liberty Pro draft!!!!
Samuel Griffin: You mean Liberty Pro and Empire Pro. Liberty ALWAYS comes first!
Cassie North: Oh yeah? I guess there’s only one way to find out!
'You Don’t Know' - by Eminem & 50 Cent blares over the PA system and Robb Hardy walks out to a podium.
Robb Hardy: Alright, I’m here for business. So let’s get this ball rollin’. With the first pick…
“Infinite” by Silverstein plays and out comes Jade Night, the General Manager of Liberty Pro. She steps up to the second podium and smirks as she looks over at a somewhat annoyed Robb Hardy.
Samuel Griffin: Yes! It’s Jade! Thank God!
Cassie North: Here we go! Time to really get things underway.
Jade begins to speak.
Jade Night: Before you get your first pick, Robb, we need to explain certain things. Like that the Freedom Championships are now defunct. But your champions have been awarded the former Empire Championships.
Robb nods.
Robb Hardy: That’s why I already had it announced on Twitter, so we can get this draft done and over with. I guess one more thing to announce is the deal we made. I get to keep Dante, since I already have Blyss. So once he’s healed up, he’s on Empire…
Jade Night: And I get to keep Jackal.
Robb rolls his eyes.
Robb Hardy: I won’t fight you on that.
Jade Night: And AMC and Ashley Sands, as they won a shot at the Liberty Tag Championships.
Robb Hardy: Fine! Whatever! Now, what about Cybil and her project?
Night thinks it over and shakes her head.
Jade Night: Don’t worry about that. All I’ll say to everyone watching in anticipation, is that Robb and I trust Cybil and we are ALL looking forward to working together. Now, let’s do this draft and then at the end of all this? Cybil will make her announcement.
Samuel Griffin: And here I thought we got rid of the Callaghan madness.
Cassie North: I don’t know, Sam, I think Cybil has shown a lot of business savvy so far since she appeared on social media. I have faith in her!
Robb Hardy: Let’s get this going then. With the number pick… I select…
Robb leans toward the mic with a smirk.
Robb Hardy: ”The Kraken”... MARCUS BLACK!!!
"In Waves" - Trivium blares over the PA system and sure enough, out walks Marcus Black. He lifts his hands in the air and the crowd cheers. Robb shakes Black’s hand and gives him a nod. Marcus then exits.
Cassie North: A HUGE PICK FOR EPW!!! THE KRAKEN!!!
Samuel Griffin: I guess he’s staying.
Jade Night: I can’t lie, that’s a great pick. With my first pick, I’m going to take one of our most decorated stars, a Liberty Pro original and former Liberty Champion… MELISSA REEVES!
“Timebomb” by Motionless In White blares over the PA system and out walks Melissa Reeves to the delight of the crowd. She gives a few waves before giving Jade a handshake and then making her exit.
Samuel Griffin: Why are we drafting!? They are taking their own people!
Cassie North: I’m sure things will be shaken up soon.
Robb Hardy: Alright, I can’t hate on it. Let’s bring someone back home though, yeah? I PICK SPARROW!!!!!!
The crowd goes absolutely NUTS!
Samuel Griffin: Marcus Black and Sparrow? Blyss Lockhart isn’t going to be happy.
Cassie North: She’s a marked woman. I’m sure she’s sweating bullets.
Jade Night: Solid. My next pick? He’s a former #FSociety Champion, GWA Champion, Valiant Champion, so on and so forth… IT’S TYSON GREGORY!!!
Cassie North: Wow, I expected Robb Hardy to get him, considering their history.
"Dangerous" by Shaman’s Harvest plays and out comes Tyson. He shakes his head at Robb, telling him that he waited too long. He walks up and shakes Jade’s hand before walking backstage.
Samuel Griffin: Jade is getting Liberty the people with the accolades. THE GLORY!
Robb Hardy: I dunno how yet, but I’m gonna get you back for that. My next guy?
A devilish grin runs over Robb’s lips as he thinks it over.
Robb Hardy: ...XAVIER LAROUX!!!!!
Samuel Griffin: OH SHIT!!!
Cassie North: Xavier isn’t going to be happy.
"Your Favorite Drug" by Porcelain and The Tramps blares over the PA system and Xavier Laroux sprints out and he tackles Robb! The two tussle and roll all over the ground as Xavier demands answers about Chuck Matthews. Security and Jade Night pull Xavier off but Xavier’s elbow cocks back and he catches Jade right in the face. Jade grabs Xavier’s arm and yanks it back behind him and tells him to calm down. He realizes what he just did, and he of course wouldn’t want to hurt Jade. He calms down and lets security take him to the back.
Cassie North: This… Is not a good start.
Samuel Griffin: Xavier can’t get over his Chuck Matthews obsession.
The smoke soon clears and Jade is ready to take her next pick. She taps her hand on her face, making sure she’s not bleeding before taking a deep breath and exhaling.
Jade Night: Well, that was fun. Was that your idea of getting me back, Robb?
She shook her head.
Jade Night: My next pick is someone on the rise. She might have just had a short reign as Liberty Champion, but I think she’ll be back on top soon… I choose… ANTOINETTE!!!!
Cassie North: I LOVE HER!
Samuel Griffin: Who doesn’t? She’s great!
"Killin It" By Krewella plays and to the absolute delight of the crowd, out comes Antoinette. The fans cheer, ‘ANT! ANT! ANT! ANT!’ As she smiles widely and points at them. It’s clear she’s one of the most popular wrestlers today. Jade gives Antoinette a handshake and nod and they share a few words before Antoinette heads to the back.
Robb Hardy: For my next pick… I choose a former Liberty Champion… The one and only… TAMSIN!
“Boys X Girls” - You Love Her Coz She’s Dead plays and out walks Tamsin to the dismay of the crowd. She gives Robb a nod before walking back out.
Cassie North: Someone is serious.
Samuel Griffin: She must still be upset about losing out on the Noir Championship.
Jade Night: I know this man just returned and he made quite the splash in WarGames. Some say he was the greatest Freedom Champion of all time… I PICK TJ TECHNIQUES!!!
"Step into a World (Rapture's Delight)" by KRS-One blares over the PA and the crowd loses it as TJ Techniques comes out hyped. He gives Jade a nod of approval as he points at her before leaving to the back.
Cassie North: Darn, I was hoping he would be on Empire!
Samuel Griffin: That’s a big win for us! Hell, I’m surprised he was still on the board!
Robb Hardy: Looks Like I get to steal someone away. I pick… DERRICK LA’BELL!!!
"Shook Ones part II" by Mobb Deep plays as the monster athlete walks out to cheers. Robb gives him a fist bump and a nod.
Cassie North: Welcome to Canada, Derrick!
Samuel Griffin: Jade just let a two sport athlete slip through her fingers like that!!!
Jade Night: This far into the draft, it shows the depth that our company truly has under its umbrella. Which is why a talent like Emery Layton is still sitting on the board and that is my next pick!
"Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush plays as the former Noir Champion walks out of the entrance way. Emery gives the crowd a smile and wave before she walks up to Jade and the two share a handshake and a nod of respect.
Cassie North: I was hoping we could have gotten Emery back!
Samuel Griffin: Lily was an idiot for firing her!
Robb Hardy: You know, a tag team hasn’t come off the board. And you know what? I think I’ll take Liberty’s original tag team, one of the biggest constants in the company's history… AND I’LL DRAFT THEM TO EMPIRE! GIRLS OF SUMMER!!!
Samuel Griffin: The Girls sadly couldn’t be here tonight, as they are still tending to our dear Nathan Callaghan.
Cassie North: They really are the best wife… I mean, wives?
Samuel Griffin: Damn that Nathan…
Jade Night: Here’s a talent I don’t want to lose. He’s been a bit down on his luck lately, but it’s clear that he is on the rise! He’s a second generation star… CHRIS SANDERSON!!!
“Resentment” by A Day To Remember blares over the PA system and out walks Chris Sanderson to cheers from the crowd. He gives Jade a nod and handshakes before making his exit.
Samuel Griffin: Another solid pick! What a damn good talent!
Cassie North: And a nice guy too!
Robb Hardy: Guess I’m up. This one is easy. He’s won everywhere he’s gone, he’s a former Gotham Champion… SCOTTY LATIMER!!!
Scotty comes out to a mixed reaction and his music doesn’t even play. He gives Robb a wave before walking to the back.
Cassie North: That… Was something.
Samuel Griffin: The man is all business!
Jade Night: I can’t believe you left this guy on the board… But I’ll be taking none other than… JACK GRAVES!!!
"Doc Holliday" by Volbeat plays to another mixed crowd reaction but Jack comes out hyped anyway. He looks at Robb and shakes his head. Robb grins and shrugs innocently.
Cassie North: I think Jack is surprised that Robb didn’t pick him.
Samuel Griffin: He didn’t pick Tyson either. He also picked Xavier Laroux. It looks like Robb is trying to show that he isn’t going to be biased. He chose the guy who wouldn’t want to work for him and he avoided choosing the people he’s close to. Seems smart.
Cassie North: That’s definitely a valid point.
Robb Hardy: My next pick? She’s had a rough go at it… But she’s an EPW original and I’m bringing her back… KENZIE RYDELL!!!
Cassie North: Looks like Robb saw something in Kenzie being excited about being back in Empire.
Samuel Griffin: He can have her!
“Happy Face” by Jagwar Twin plays on the PA and out walks Kenzie Rydell, to mostly cheers, though some fans don’t appreciate how she had acted as of late. Kenzie thanks Robb and shakes his hand before taking her leave.
Jade Night: Not bad, not bad. I’ll be picking someone who exemplifies Liberation… She is a former Gotham Champion and a HOSS! BRIANNA LEIGH CLARK!
"Greenlights" by Krewella plays as BLC comes out and flexes for the crowd.
Samuel Griffin: She’s not only a hoss but goddamn she’s hot!
Cassie North: Samuel!?
Samuel Griffin: Whaat!?
Robb Hardy: My next pick is someone who has impressed everywhere she’s gone. The one… The only… EMILY CARTER!
"Who Do You Think You Are" by Spice Girls plays and out walks the fan favorite, the number one contender to the Valiant Championship, Emily Carter! She waves at the crowd and Robb gives her a handshake before she makes her exit.
Cassie North: YASSS! I get to work with her in TWO companies!
Samuel Griffin: You’re lucky because she’s cute!
Jade Night: I’m going to pick two people who have been controversial… But have also proven how dominating they can be, as they took down Reaper. Ladies and gentlemen… I choose Ricky Rodriguez and Marisol Vilaro… THE INSPIRED!
Their music plays and they walk out to boos from the crowd. Ricky is respectful to Jade, shaking her hand before Marisol tells her that she isn’t making a mistake by bringing the Vilaro System to Liberty.
Cassie North: Wow. Looks like Kenzie won’t be able to get payback.
Samuel Griffin: Guess not but I’ll happily take these two!
Robb Hardy: This next one might be a little controversial. I don’t know if they’re teaming here but they team elsewhere and they were the final Underground Tornado Tag Team Champions… SYKLAR RAYNER & ANASTASIA STARLING!!!!
Cassie North: Oh wow! I’m looking at our papers here and I don’t see them listed as a team.
Samuel Griffin: Not fair! Don’t let it happen Jade!!!! DON’T!!!
Jade leans into the mic.
Jade Night: I’ll let it slide.
And with that, Skylar and Ana both come out to the delight of the crowd before they hesitantly shake Robb’s hand. It’s clear they don’t fully trust him.
Jade Night: I told these two ladies I’d show them the way. And after the ass kicking they put me through the other night? I have to draft them… Life of the Party? Welcome to Liberty!!!
"Beat of the Rising Sun" - Dave Rodgers plays and Cassie Mason and Malaya Diyosa walk out to a mixed reaction. It seems some fans aren’t happy that they chose to team with Lily Callaghan. Cassie and Malaya don’t let it bother them as they shake Jade’s hand and thank her.
Samuel Griffin: Jade is bringing a lot of cuties to Liberty!
Cassie North: You’re a mess.
Robb Hardy: My next guy is the king of hardcore. He’s got a lot of talent and heart and honestly? He’s a star in the making… DYLAN SHEPHERD!!!
"Outcast" by Shinedown by Shinedown plays as Dylan Shepherd comes out to a mixed reaction. He gives Robb a fist bump and nod.
Cassie North: What a pick! His street fight match the other day was legendary, even in a loss!
Samuel Griffin: Jade, please draft Rowen! Don’t take her away from me!
Jade Night: In that case… I’ll take one of the most impressive ones from Wargames. He might have been my enemy that night, but I want him on my roster… ERIK MALONE!!!
"Another World" by Gojira plays but nobody is there. The lights turn off and everyone gasps. They turn back on and Erik stands in front of Jade, glaring at her. The camera can see the words, “Jackal” come from his mouth before the lights go out and when they come back on, he’s gone.
Samuel Griffin: Jackal? Is Erik targeting SABER!?
Cassie North: Maybe that’s why Jade drafted him? It’s obvious she isn’t a fan of them. Robb even more so though.
Samuel Griffin: That’s an understatement.
Robb Hardy: Perfect. I’ll be taking Rowen FUCKING Spencer!
Samuel Griffin: NOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Cassie North: You’ll survive.
"Misery Business" by Lauren Babic plays and out comes Rowen with Dylan next to her! Rowen gives Robb a wave before she turns to Dylan and they start to make out on the stage to the delight of the crowd… And Samuel Griffin.
Samuel Griffin: YES! FINALLY SOME ACTION AROUND HERE!
Cassie North: I am not a fan of the PDA.
Jade Night: I’ll stick with another one of my people. He’s the greatest Anarchy Champion in our history… He is… KENDRICK KROSS!!!
Kross walks out to a mixed bag reaction. But he walks up with a smile and shakes Jade’s hand. He’s happy to stay home.
Samuel Griffin: I dig it! No matter the ups and downs, Kross sticks with it.
Cassie North: He always gives 110%, you can’t deny that.
Robb Hardy: Next up I have someone that is impressive. She’s lost her footing a bit, but I think once she gains traction? She’ll be a main attraction. Please welcome former NVR Champion… Karen Willow!
Karen walks out to boos before she walks up and Robb shakes her hand.
Cassie North: What a value pick this far in!
Samuel Griffin: Another cutie lost to the Empire.
Jade Night: I’ll be taking Atticus Cassian and his manager, Sunday K. Love!
Atticus appears at the entrance way with Sunday. Sunday yells at everyone to look at Atticus and realize that he is the future of Liberty.
Samuel Griffin: Atticus is a monster. He definitely will be on the rise soon.
Cassie North: Scariest deaf guy I’ve seen.
Robb Hardy: My next choice is a group that is taking over the industry. Please welcome, THE LOST!
Out walks Noah Ortega and Anton Palmer, both who impressed in that battle royal and also have made their intentions known to target Emily Carter. They give Robb a nod, which he exchanges before they leave.
Cassie North: They… Creep me out. Even more than you.
Samuel Griffin: Oh thanks… HEY, WAIT A MINUTE!?
Jade Night: I’d like to welcome my next choice… He’s made quite a name for himself here and now in MWE… WADE MANSON!
Cassie North: Oh no… I really hope she doesn’t pick Chase later.
Samuel Griffin: I do! SHE IS SMOKIN’ RED HOT!
Wade comes out with a stoic look and nods before leaving.
Cassie North: A lot of personality there.
Robb Hardy: Alright next up is a guy with a lot of heart… Jackson!
Cassie North: He has tons of potential.
Samuel Griffin: Doesn’t he?
Jackson came out and shook Robb’s hand before exiting.
Jade Night: I’ll take the big and impressive Jace Mitchell!
Jace comes out and waves but the crowd boos him. He shakes it off before walking over to shake Jade’s hand.
Robb Hardy: I’ll be taking an experienced vet... None other than…CAIT FLANAGAN!!!
Cait comes out with Josh Anderson, whom Robb is familiar with and she shakes Robb’s hand.
Samuel Griffin: Another cutie gone!!!!
Cassie North: I need tonight to end.
Jade Night: Let me get The Pride!!!
“Welcome To The Pride” blares over the PA system as Chase and JD come out to celebrate the pick, especially since it was Jade who brought them into Liberty more than a year ago.
Cassie North: EPW will definitely miss those two!
Samuel Griffin: They gave B2 a run for their money at Battle Symphony.
Robb Hardy: We got a young guy that recently signed up and I see some potential in em. Gimme BILLI BANKS!!!!
Billi comes out hyped up a bit and waves at the crowd before shaking Robb’s hand.
Cassie North: Wow, that’s a surprise!
Samuel Griffin: He’s looking for a homerun.
Jade Night: My pick is a Liberty original! Let’s go Avery Smith!!!
Samuel Griffin: YES!!! A CUTE ONE! I MEAN A GOOD ONE!
Cassie North: A wonderful talent!
The newly married Avery came out and celebrated before giving Jade a hug.
Robb Hardy: Let me get an accomplished team! The Socialites!!!
Vanessa And Danielle Page come out to a heap of boos but they bask in it as they thank Robb Hardy for picking them.
Samuel Griffin: This is breaking my heart.
Cassie North: There, there.
Jade Night: I’ll take the one… THE ONLY… BREA LOMBARDI!
Brea comes out and gives Jade a wink and blows her a kiss before waving at the crowd, who love her!
Samuel Griffin: YES! SHE IS PERFECT!
Cassie North: She’s always having a good time!
Robb Hardy: Let me get someone who’s looking to get on the rise… MIKI!
Miki comes out and smiles widely as the fans cheer loudly. She then shakes Robb’s hand and thanks him for drafting her.
Cassie North: Miki has had a tough go at it lately but she’s looking to rebound.
Samuel Griffin: She can use me for a rebound!
Jade Night: For my last pick… I’ll take SABRINA MCKAY!!!
Samuel Griffin: Yes! She stays!
Sabrina comes out to boos and she yells at the crowd.
Cassie North: Remind me not to mess with her.
Robb Hardy: Alright… Last but definitely not least… JJ NOVA!!!
JJ comes out and he tells Robb that he appreciates being picked and that he is going to show that he shouldn’t of been the final pick of Empire.
Jade Night: And for the final pick of the night... CHASE ROMANO!!!
Cassie North: Oh no! I hope Wade leaces her alone now. But yeah, that’s it for our picks!
Samuel Griffin: Cybil is next!
Robb Hardy: Ladies and gentlemen… Please welcome Cybil Callaghan!!!
Cybil walks the entrance ramp with a huge smile on her face. Her first time in front of a live wrestling audience and she shows little sign of nerves. Instead she confidently strides down the ramp, microphone in hand.
A complete unknown, the crowd gives her a lukewarm reaction. It seems as if the time spent suffering under the rule of the last Callaghan staff member, has made our audience tentative at best. Cybil makes it down the ramp, taking a second to fawn over the sea of faces squared around the ring.
Taking her time up the steps, she wastes no more time - pulling the microphone to her face to speak.
Cybil Callaghan: “Okay, I know - I know. I know exactly what everyone’s thinking here… And the answer is yes. Yes, there’s about fifty more Callaghans in a tank ready to be decanted.”
She smirks into the camera, only letting the ice breaking jest hang briefly before she follows up.
Cybil Callaghan: “There’s not much in an introduction for yours truly. I’ve been here for a whillllleee. Uncle Nate had me crunching numbers as an intern, but I knew - I knew that one day I’d have my chance… My opportunity.”
She paces around the ring as if she’s been in it plenty of times before.
Cybil Callaghan: “I took the small window given to me, and now I’m in a spot where I don’t have to use windows any longer…”
She takes a strong look into the focal camera. Her smug lips breaking even into a serious and tense expression.
Cybil Callaghan: “I open doors. And unlike Lily I keep that door propped open for E-VER-E BODY.”
She put emphasis on ‘everybody’. Her spiel slowly garners support amongst the ladies and gentlemen i’m attendance tonight. Her tone affirming that she at least believes in what she’s saying.
Cybil Callaghan: “Uncle Nate never played favorites with me. And I took that personally. I used it as motivation. The motivation to balance the books, crunch the numbers, and now… Keep the family business going by… Serving as your General Manager for the third and NEWEST brand under the LPW umbrella.”
There’s a subtle smirk at Hardy at the newest brand dig. She pauses, letting that sink in for everyone - before continuing on.
Cybil Callaghan: “And this brand will be something unlike anything anyones ever seen in this company. I’m taking your wanderers, your unwashed, your overlooked, and your underrated. Because when I look at this company’s payroll, I see undervalued and under appreciated wrestlers who are just crying out for a chance to show the world… and themselves, what they are truly capable of - no restrains, no agendas, just full force.”
She licks her teeth for a slight moment, possibly feeling her own buzz a bit before she continues on.
Cybil Callaghan: “I will give you a land of opportunity. I’ll turn that same door, into a revolving door. You either show up and show the hell out… Or you can show back up wherever you came from. Ladies and Gentlemen… I give you… Revolver Wrestling!”
On cue we get a decent pyro and smoke display, right before seeing the graphic of the new brand!
FULL DRAFT PICK LIST IN ORDER
1. Marcus Black (EPW)
2. Melissa Reeves (LPW)
3. Sparrow (EPW)
4. Tyson Gregory (LPW)
5. Xavier Laroux (EPW)
6. Antoinette (LPW)
7. Tamsin (EPW)
8. TJ Techniques (LPW)
9. Derrick La’Bell (EPW)
10. Emery Layton (LPW)
11. Girls of Summer (EPW)
12. Chris Sanderson (LPW)
13. Scotty Latimer (EPW)
14. Jack Graves (LPW)
15. Kenzie Rydell (EPW)
16. Brianna Leigh Clark (LPW)
17. Emily Carter (EPW)
18. The Inspired (Ricky Rodriguez & Marisol Vilaro) (LPW)
19. Skylar Rayner & Anastasia Starling (EPW)
20. Life of the Party (Malaya Diyosa & Cassie Mason) (LPW)
21. Dylan Shepherd (EPW)
22. Erik Malone (LPW)
23. Rowen Spencer (EPW)
24. Kendrick Kross (LPW)
25. Karen Willow (EPW)
26. Atticus Cassian w/Sunday K. Love (LPW)
27. The Lost (Noah Ortega & Anton Palmer) (EPW)
28. Wade Manson (LPW)
29. Jackson (EPW)
30. Jace Mitchell (LPW)
31. Cait Flanagan (EPW)
32. The Pride (Chase Hunter & Jacob Daniels) (LPW)
33. Billi Banks (EPW)
34. Avery Smith (LPW)
35. The Socialites (EPW)
36. Brea Lombardi (LPW)
37. Miki (EPW)
38. Sabrina McKay (LPW)
39. JJ Nova (EPW)
40. Chase Romano (LPW)
FULL EMPIRE PRO WRESTLING ROSTER
1. Marcus Black
2. Sparrow
3. Xavier Laroux
4. Tamsin
5. Derrick La’Bell
6. Girls of Summer
7. Scotty Latimer
8. Kenzie Rydell
9. Emily Carter
10. Skylar Rayner & Anastasia Starling
11. Dylan Shepherd
12. Rowen Spencer
13. Karen Willow
14. The Lost (Noah Ortega & Anton Palmer)
15. Jackson
16. Cait Flanagan
17. Billi Banks
18. The Socialites
19. Miki
20. JJ Nova
CHAMPIONS: Blyss Lockhart (Empire Champ), Carli Davis & Jessica Anderson (EPW Tag), Rayven Hardy (Noir Champ), Brendan Samuels (Canadian Champ), Hilary Levandrier (Great Lakes Champ)
KEEPER: Dante Locke
LIBERTY PRO WRESTLING ROSTER
1. Melissa Reeves
2. Tyson Gregory
3. Antoinette
4. TJ Techniques
5. Emery Layton
6. Chris Sanderson
7. Jack Graves
8. Brianna Leigh Clark
9. The Inspired (Ricky Rodriguez & Marisol Vilaro)
10. Life of the Party (Malaya Diyosa & Cassie Mason)
11. Erik Malone
12. Kendrick Kross
13. Atticus Cassian w/Sunday K. Love
14. Wade Manson
15. Jace Mitchell
16. The Pride (Chase Hunter & Jacob Daniels)
17. Avery Smith
18. Brea Lombardi
19. Sabrina McKay
20. Chase Romano
CHAMPIONS: Warren Corbett (Liberty Champ), #TheSociety (Becky Balfour, Seth Lawless, Dex Morant) (Tag Champs), Nina (Anarchy Champ), Markus FK (Gotham Champ)
KEEPERS: AMC & Ashley Sands, Jackal
Samuel Griffin: You mean Liberty Pro and Empire Pro. Liberty ALWAYS comes first!
Cassie North: Oh yeah? I guess there’s only one way to find out!
'You Don’t Know' - by Eminem & 50 Cent blares over the PA system and Robb Hardy walks out to a podium.
Robb Hardy: Alright, I’m here for business. So let’s get this ball rollin’. With the first pick…
“Infinite” by Silverstein plays and out comes Jade Night, the General Manager of Liberty Pro. She steps up to the second podium and smirks as she looks over at a somewhat annoyed Robb Hardy.
Samuel Griffin: Yes! It’s Jade! Thank God!
Cassie North: Here we go! Time to really get things underway.
Jade begins to speak.
Jade Night: Before you get your first pick, Robb, we need to explain certain things. Like that the Freedom Championships are now defunct. But your champions have been awarded the former Empire Championships.
Robb nods.
Robb Hardy: That’s why I already had it announced on Twitter, so we can get this draft done and over with. I guess one more thing to announce is the deal we made. I get to keep Dante, since I already have Blyss. So once he’s healed up, he’s on Empire…
Jade Night: And I get to keep Jackal.
Robb rolls his eyes.
Robb Hardy: I won’t fight you on that.
Jade Night: And AMC and Ashley Sands, as they won a shot at the Liberty Tag Championships.
Robb Hardy: Fine! Whatever! Now, what about Cybil and her project?
Night thinks it over and shakes her head.
Jade Night: Don’t worry about that. All I’ll say to everyone watching in anticipation, is that Robb and I trust Cybil and we are ALL looking forward to working together. Now, let’s do this draft and then at the end of all this? Cybil will make her announcement.
Samuel Griffin: And here I thought we got rid of the Callaghan madness.
Cassie North: I don’t know, Sam, I think Cybil has shown a lot of business savvy so far since she appeared on social media. I have faith in her!
Robb Hardy: Let’s get this going then. With the number pick… I select…
Robb leans toward the mic with a smirk.
Robb Hardy: ”The Kraken”... MARCUS BLACK!!!
"In Waves" - Trivium blares over the PA system and sure enough, out walks Marcus Black. He lifts his hands in the air and the crowd cheers. Robb shakes Black’s hand and gives him a nod. Marcus then exits.
Cassie North: A HUGE PICK FOR EPW!!! THE KRAKEN!!!
Samuel Griffin: I guess he’s staying.
Jade Night: I can’t lie, that’s a great pick. With my first pick, I’m going to take one of our most decorated stars, a Liberty Pro original and former Liberty Champion… MELISSA REEVES!
“Timebomb” by Motionless In White blares over the PA system and out walks Melissa Reeves to the delight of the crowd. She gives a few waves before giving Jade a handshake and then making her exit.
Samuel Griffin: Why are we drafting!? They are taking their own people!
Cassie North: I’m sure things will be shaken up soon.
Robb Hardy: Alright, I can’t hate on it. Let’s bring someone back home though, yeah? I PICK SPARROW!!!!!!
The crowd goes absolutely NUTS!
Samuel Griffin: Marcus Black and Sparrow? Blyss Lockhart isn’t going to be happy.
Cassie North: She’s a marked woman. I’m sure she’s sweating bullets.
Jade Night: Solid. My next pick? He’s a former #FSociety Champion, GWA Champion, Valiant Champion, so on and so forth… IT’S TYSON GREGORY!!!
Cassie North: Wow, I expected Robb Hardy to get him, considering their history.
"Dangerous" by Shaman’s Harvest plays and out comes Tyson. He shakes his head at Robb, telling him that he waited too long. He walks up and shakes Jade’s hand before walking backstage.
Samuel Griffin: Jade is getting Liberty the people with the accolades. THE GLORY!
Robb Hardy: I dunno how yet, but I’m gonna get you back for that. My next guy?
A devilish grin runs over Robb’s lips as he thinks it over.
Robb Hardy: ...XAVIER LAROUX!!!!!
Samuel Griffin: OH SHIT!!!
Cassie North: Xavier isn’t going to be happy.
"Your Favorite Drug" by Porcelain and The Tramps blares over the PA system and Xavier Laroux sprints out and he tackles Robb! The two tussle and roll all over the ground as Xavier demands answers about Chuck Matthews. Security and Jade Night pull Xavier off but Xavier’s elbow cocks back and he catches Jade right in the face. Jade grabs Xavier’s arm and yanks it back behind him and tells him to calm down. He realizes what he just did, and he of course wouldn’t want to hurt Jade. He calms down and lets security take him to the back.
Cassie North: This… Is not a good start.
Samuel Griffin: Xavier can’t get over his Chuck Matthews obsession.
The smoke soon clears and Jade is ready to take her next pick. She taps her hand on her face, making sure she’s not bleeding before taking a deep breath and exhaling.
Jade Night: Well, that was fun. Was that your idea of getting me back, Robb?
She shook her head.
Jade Night: My next pick is someone on the rise. She might have just had a short reign as Liberty Champion, but I think she’ll be back on top soon… I choose… ANTOINETTE!!!!
Cassie North: I LOVE HER!
Samuel Griffin: Who doesn’t? She’s great!
"Killin It" By Krewella plays and to the absolute delight of the crowd, out comes Antoinette. The fans cheer, ‘ANT! ANT! ANT! ANT!’ As she smiles widely and points at them. It’s clear she’s one of the most popular wrestlers today. Jade gives Antoinette a handshake and nod and they share a few words before Antoinette heads to the back.
Robb Hardy: For my next pick… I choose a former Liberty Champion… The one and only… TAMSIN!
“Boys X Girls” - You Love Her Coz She’s Dead plays and out walks Tamsin to the dismay of the crowd. She gives Robb a nod before walking back out.
Cassie North: Someone is serious.
Samuel Griffin: She must still be upset about losing out on the Noir Championship.
Jade Night: I know this man just returned and he made quite the splash in WarGames. Some say he was the greatest Freedom Champion of all time… I PICK TJ TECHNIQUES!!!
"Step into a World (Rapture's Delight)" by KRS-One blares over the PA and the crowd loses it as TJ Techniques comes out hyped. He gives Jade a nod of approval as he points at her before leaving to the back.
Cassie North: Darn, I was hoping he would be on Empire!
Samuel Griffin: That’s a big win for us! Hell, I’m surprised he was still on the board!
Robb Hardy: Looks Like I get to steal someone away. I pick… DERRICK LA’BELL!!!
"Shook Ones part II" by Mobb Deep plays as the monster athlete walks out to cheers. Robb gives him a fist bump and a nod.
Cassie North: Welcome to Canada, Derrick!
Samuel Griffin: Jade just let a two sport athlete slip through her fingers like that!!!
Jade Night: This far into the draft, it shows the depth that our company truly has under its umbrella. Which is why a talent like Emery Layton is still sitting on the board and that is my next pick!
"Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush plays as the former Noir Champion walks out of the entrance way. Emery gives the crowd a smile and wave before she walks up to Jade and the two share a handshake and a nod of respect.
Cassie North: I was hoping we could have gotten Emery back!
Samuel Griffin: Lily was an idiot for firing her!
Robb Hardy: You know, a tag team hasn’t come off the board. And you know what? I think I’ll take Liberty’s original tag team, one of the biggest constants in the company's history… AND I’LL DRAFT THEM TO EMPIRE! GIRLS OF SUMMER!!!
Samuel Griffin: The Girls sadly couldn’t be here tonight, as they are still tending to our dear Nathan Callaghan.
Cassie North: They really are the best wife… I mean, wives?
Samuel Griffin: Damn that Nathan…
Jade Night: Here’s a talent I don’t want to lose. He’s been a bit down on his luck lately, but it’s clear that he is on the rise! He’s a second generation star… CHRIS SANDERSON!!!
“Resentment” by A Day To Remember blares over the PA system and out walks Chris Sanderson to cheers from the crowd. He gives Jade a nod and handshakes before making his exit.
Samuel Griffin: Another solid pick! What a damn good talent!
Cassie North: And a nice guy too!
Robb Hardy: Guess I’m up. This one is easy. He’s won everywhere he’s gone, he’s a former Gotham Champion… SCOTTY LATIMER!!!
Scotty comes out to a mixed reaction and his music doesn’t even play. He gives Robb a wave before walking to the back.
Cassie North: That… Was something.
Samuel Griffin: The man is all business!
Jade Night: I can’t believe you left this guy on the board… But I’ll be taking none other than… JACK GRAVES!!!
"Doc Holliday" by Volbeat plays to another mixed crowd reaction but Jack comes out hyped anyway. He looks at Robb and shakes his head. Robb grins and shrugs innocently.
Cassie North: I think Jack is surprised that Robb didn’t pick him.
Samuel Griffin: He didn’t pick Tyson either. He also picked Xavier Laroux. It looks like Robb is trying to show that he isn’t going to be biased. He chose the guy who wouldn’t want to work for him and he avoided choosing the people he’s close to. Seems smart.
Cassie North: That’s definitely a valid point.
Robb Hardy: My next pick? She’s had a rough go at it… But she’s an EPW original and I’m bringing her back… KENZIE RYDELL!!!
Cassie North: Looks like Robb saw something in Kenzie being excited about being back in Empire.
Samuel Griffin: He can have her!
“Happy Face” by Jagwar Twin plays on the PA and out walks Kenzie Rydell, to mostly cheers, though some fans don’t appreciate how she had acted as of late. Kenzie thanks Robb and shakes his hand before taking her leave.
Jade Night: Not bad, not bad. I’ll be picking someone who exemplifies Liberation… She is a former Gotham Champion and a HOSS! BRIANNA LEIGH CLARK!
"Greenlights" by Krewella plays as BLC comes out and flexes for the crowd.
Samuel Griffin: She’s not only a hoss but goddamn she’s hot!
Cassie North: Samuel!?
Samuel Griffin: Whaat!?
Robb Hardy: My next pick is someone who has impressed everywhere she’s gone. The one… The only… EMILY CARTER!
"Who Do You Think You Are" by Spice Girls plays and out walks the fan favorite, the number one contender to the Valiant Championship, Emily Carter! She waves at the crowd and Robb gives her a handshake before she makes her exit.
Cassie North: YASSS! I get to work with her in TWO companies!
Samuel Griffin: You’re lucky because she’s cute!
Jade Night: I’m going to pick two people who have been controversial… But have also proven how dominating they can be, as they took down Reaper. Ladies and gentlemen… I choose Ricky Rodriguez and Marisol Vilaro… THE INSPIRED!
Their music plays and they walk out to boos from the crowd. Ricky is respectful to Jade, shaking her hand before Marisol tells her that she isn’t making a mistake by bringing the Vilaro System to Liberty.
Cassie North: Wow. Looks like Kenzie won’t be able to get payback.
Samuel Griffin: Guess not but I’ll happily take these two!
Robb Hardy: This next one might be a little controversial. I don’t know if they’re teaming here but they team elsewhere and they were the final Underground Tornado Tag Team Champions… SYKLAR RAYNER & ANASTASIA STARLING!!!!
Cassie North: Oh wow! I’m looking at our papers here and I don’t see them listed as a team.
Samuel Griffin: Not fair! Don’t let it happen Jade!!!! DON’T!!!
Jade leans into the mic.
Jade Night: I’ll let it slide.
And with that, Skylar and Ana both come out to the delight of the crowd before they hesitantly shake Robb’s hand. It’s clear they don’t fully trust him.
Jade Night: I told these two ladies I’d show them the way. And after the ass kicking they put me through the other night? I have to draft them… Life of the Party? Welcome to Liberty!!!
"Beat of the Rising Sun" - Dave Rodgers plays and Cassie Mason and Malaya Diyosa walk out to a mixed reaction. It seems some fans aren’t happy that they chose to team with Lily Callaghan. Cassie and Malaya don’t let it bother them as they shake Jade’s hand and thank her.
Samuel Griffin: Jade is bringing a lot of cuties to Liberty!
Cassie North: You’re a mess.
Robb Hardy: My next guy is the king of hardcore. He’s got a lot of talent and heart and honestly? He’s a star in the making… DYLAN SHEPHERD!!!
"Outcast" by Shinedown by Shinedown plays as Dylan Shepherd comes out to a mixed reaction. He gives Robb a fist bump and nod.
Cassie North: What a pick! His street fight match the other day was legendary, even in a loss!
Samuel Griffin: Jade, please draft Rowen! Don’t take her away from me!
Jade Night: In that case… I’ll take one of the most impressive ones from Wargames. He might have been my enemy that night, but I want him on my roster… ERIK MALONE!!!
"Another World" by Gojira plays but nobody is there. The lights turn off and everyone gasps. They turn back on and Erik stands in front of Jade, glaring at her. The camera can see the words, “Jackal” come from his mouth before the lights go out and when they come back on, he’s gone.
Samuel Griffin: Jackal? Is Erik targeting SABER!?
Cassie North: Maybe that’s why Jade drafted him? It’s obvious she isn’t a fan of them. Robb even more so though.
Samuel Griffin: That’s an understatement.
Robb Hardy: Perfect. I’ll be taking Rowen FUCKING Spencer!
Samuel Griffin: NOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Cassie North: You’ll survive.
"Misery Business" by Lauren Babic plays and out comes Rowen with Dylan next to her! Rowen gives Robb a wave before she turns to Dylan and they start to make out on the stage to the delight of the crowd… And Samuel Griffin.
Samuel Griffin: YES! FINALLY SOME ACTION AROUND HERE!
Cassie North: I am not a fan of the PDA.
Jade Night: I’ll stick with another one of my people. He’s the greatest Anarchy Champion in our history… He is… KENDRICK KROSS!!!
Kross walks out to a mixed bag reaction. But he walks up with a smile and shakes Jade’s hand. He’s happy to stay home.
Samuel Griffin: I dig it! No matter the ups and downs, Kross sticks with it.
Cassie North: He always gives 110%, you can’t deny that.
Robb Hardy: Next up I have someone that is impressive. She’s lost her footing a bit, but I think once she gains traction? She’ll be a main attraction. Please welcome former NVR Champion… Karen Willow!
Karen walks out to boos before she walks up and Robb shakes her hand.
Cassie North: What a value pick this far in!
Samuel Griffin: Another cutie lost to the Empire.
Jade Night: I’ll be taking Atticus Cassian and his manager, Sunday K. Love!
Atticus appears at the entrance way with Sunday. Sunday yells at everyone to look at Atticus and realize that he is the future of Liberty.
Samuel Griffin: Atticus is a monster. He definitely will be on the rise soon.
Cassie North: Scariest deaf guy I’ve seen.
Robb Hardy: My next choice is a group that is taking over the industry. Please welcome, THE LOST!
Out walks Noah Ortega and Anton Palmer, both who impressed in that battle royal and also have made their intentions known to target Emily Carter. They give Robb a nod, which he exchanges before they leave.
Cassie North: They… Creep me out. Even more than you.
Samuel Griffin: Oh thanks… HEY, WAIT A MINUTE!?
Jade Night: I’d like to welcome my next choice… He’s made quite a name for himself here and now in MWE… WADE MANSON!
Cassie North: Oh no… I really hope she doesn’t pick Chase later.
Samuel Griffin: I do! SHE IS SMOKIN’ RED HOT!
Wade comes out with a stoic look and nods before leaving.
Cassie North: A lot of personality there.
Robb Hardy: Alright next up is a guy with a lot of heart… Jackson!
Cassie North: He has tons of potential.
Samuel Griffin: Doesn’t he?
Jackson came out and shook Robb’s hand before exiting.
Jade Night: I’ll take the big and impressive Jace Mitchell!
Jace comes out and waves but the crowd boos him. He shakes it off before walking over to shake Jade’s hand.
Robb Hardy: I’ll be taking an experienced vet... None other than…CAIT FLANAGAN!!!
Cait comes out with Josh Anderson, whom Robb is familiar with and she shakes Robb’s hand.
Samuel Griffin: Another cutie gone!!!!
Cassie North: I need tonight to end.
Jade Night: Let me get The Pride!!!
“Welcome To The Pride” blares over the PA system as Chase and JD come out to celebrate the pick, especially since it was Jade who brought them into Liberty more than a year ago.
Cassie North: EPW will definitely miss those two!
Samuel Griffin: They gave B2 a run for their money at Battle Symphony.
Robb Hardy: We got a young guy that recently signed up and I see some potential in em. Gimme BILLI BANKS!!!!
Billi comes out hyped up a bit and waves at the crowd before shaking Robb’s hand.
Cassie North: Wow, that’s a surprise!
Samuel Griffin: He’s looking for a homerun.
Jade Night: My pick is a Liberty original! Let’s go Avery Smith!!!
Samuel Griffin: YES!!! A CUTE ONE! I MEAN A GOOD ONE!
Cassie North: A wonderful talent!
The newly married Avery came out and celebrated before giving Jade a hug.
Robb Hardy: Let me get an accomplished team! The Socialites!!!
Vanessa And Danielle Page come out to a heap of boos but they bask in it as they thank Robb Hardy for picking them.
Samuel Griffin: This is breaking my heart.
Cassie North: There, there.
Jade Night: I’ll take the one… THE ONLY… BREA LOMBARDI!
Brea comes out and gives Jade a wink and blows her a kiss before waving at the crowd, who love her!
Samuel Griffin: YES! SHE IS PERFECT!
Cassie North: She’s always having a good time!
Robb Hardy: Let me get someone who’s looking to get on the rise… MIKI!
Miki comes out and smiles widely as the fans cheer loudly. She then shakes Robb’s hand and thanks him for drafting her.
Cassie North: Miki has had a tough go at it lately but she’s looking to rebound.
Samuel Griffin: She can use me for a rebound!
Jade Night: For my last pick… I’ll take SABRINA MCKAY!!!
Samuel Griffin: Yes! She stays!
Sabrina comes out to boos and she yells at the crowd.
Cassie North: Remind me not to mess with her.
Robb Hardy: Alright… Last but definitely not least… JJ NOVA!!!
JJ comes out and he tells Robb that he appreciates being picked and that he is going to show that he shouldn’t of been the final pick of Empire.
Jade Night: And for the final pick of the night... CHASE ROMANO!!!
Cassie North: Oh no! I hope Wade leaces her alone now. But yeah, that’s it for our picks!
Samuel Griffin: Cybil is next!
Robb Hardy: Ladies and gentlemen… Please welcome Cybil Callaghan!!!
Cybil walks the entrance ramp with a huge smile on her face. Her first time in front of a live wrestling audience and she shows little sign of nerves. Instead she confidently strides down the ramp, microphone in hand.
A complete unknown, the crowd gives her a lukewarm reaction. It seems as if the time spent suffering under the rule of the last Callaghan staff member, has made our audience tentative at best. Cybil makes it down the ramp, taking a second to fawn over the sea of faces squared around the ring.
Taking her time up the steps, she wastes no more time - pulling the microphone to her face to speak.
Cybil Callaghan: “Okay, I know - I know. I know exactly what everyone’s thinking here… And the answer is yes. Yes, there’s about fifty more Callaghans in a tank ready to be decanted.”
She smirks into the camera, only letting the ice breaking jest hang briefly before she follows up.
Cybil Callaghan: “There’s not much in an introduction for yours truly. I’ve been here for a whillllleee. Uncle Nate had me crunching numbers as an intern, but I knew - I knew that one day I’d have my chance… My opportunity.”
She paces around the ring as if she’s been in it plenty of times before.
Cybil Callaghan: “I took the small window given to me, and now I’m in a spot where I don’t have to use windows any longer…”
She takes a strong look into the focal camera. Her smug lips breaking even into a serious and tense expression.
Cybil Callaghan: “I open doors. And unlike Lily I keep that door propped open for E-VER-E BODY.”
She put emphasis on ‘everybody’. Her spiel slowly garners support amongst the ladies and gentlemen i’m attendance tonight. Her tone affirming that she at least believes in what she’s saying.
Cybil Callaghan: “Uncle Nate never played favorites with me. And I took that personally. I used it as motivation. The motivation to balance the books, crunch the numbers, and now… Keep the family business going by… Serving as your General Manager for the third and NEWEST brand under the LPW umbrella.”
There’s a subtle smirk at Hardy at the newest brand dig. She pauses, letting that sink in for everyone - before continuing on.
Cybil Callaghan: “And this brand will be something unlike anything anyones ever seen in this company. I’m taking your wanderers, your unwashed, your overlooked, and your underrated. Because when I look at this company’s payroll, I see undervalued and under appreciated wrestlers who are just crying out for a chance to show the world… and themselves, what they are truly capable of - no restrains, no agendas, just full force.”
She licks her teeth for a slight moment, possibly feeling her own buzz a bit before she continues on.
Cybil Callaghan: “I will give you a land of opportunity. I’ll turn that same door, into a revolving door. You either show up and show the hell out… Or you can show back up wherever you came from. Ladies and Gentlemen… I give you… Revolver Wrestling!”
On cue we get a decent pyro and smoke display, right before seeing the graphic of the new brand!
FULL DRAFT PICK LIST IN ORDER
1. Marcus Black (EPW)
2. Melissa Reeves (LPW)
3. Sparrow (EPW)
4. Tyson Gregory (LPW)
5. Xavier Laroux (EPW)
6. Antoinette (LPW)
7. Tamsin (EPW)
8. TJ Techniques (LPW)
9. Derrick La’Bell (EPW)
10. Emery Layton (LPW)
11. Girls of Summer (EPW)
12. Chris Sanderson (LPW)
13. Scotty Latimer (EPW)
14. Jack Graves (LPW)
15. Kenzie Rydell (EPW)
16. Brianna Leigh Clark (LPW)
17. Emily Carter (EPW)
18. The Inspired (Ricky Rodriguez & Marisol Vilaro) (LPW)
19. Skylar Rayner & Anastasia Starling (EPW)
20. Life of the Party (Malaya Diyosa & Cassie Mason) (LPW)
21. Dylan Shepherd (EPW)
22. Erik Malone (LPW)
23. Rowen Spencer (EPW)
24. Kendrick Kross (LPW)
25. Karen Willow (EPW)
26. Atticus Cassian w/Sunday K. Love (LPW)
27. The Lost (Noah Ortega & Anton Palmer) (EPW)
28. Wade Manson (LPW)
29. Jackson (EPW)
30. Jace Mitchell (LPW)
31. Cait Flanagan (EPW)
32. The Pride (Chase Hunter & Jacob Daniels) (LPW)
33. Billi Banks (EPW)
34. Avery Smith (LPW)
35. The Socialites (EPW)
36. Brea Lombardi (LPW)
37. Miki (EPW)
38. Sabrina McKay (LPW)
39. JJ Nova (EPW)
40. Chase Romano (LPW)
FULL EMPIRE PRO WRESTLING ROSTER
1. Marcus Black
2. Sparrow
3. Xavier Laroux
4. Tamsin
5. Derrick La’Bell
6. Girls of Summer
7. Scotty Latimer
8. Kenzie Rydell
9. Emily Carter
10. Skylar Rayner & Anastasia Starling
11. Dylan Shepherd
12. Rowen Spencer
13. Karen Willow
14. The Lost (Noah Ortega & Anton Palmer)
15. Jackson
16. Cait Flanagan
17. Billi Banks
18. The Socialites
19. Miki
20. JJ Nova
CHAMPIONS: Blyss Lockhart (Empire Champ), Carli Davis & Jessica Anderson (EPW Tag), Rayven Hardy (Noir Champ), Brendan Samuels (Canadian Champ), Hilary Levandrier (Great Lakes Champ)
KEEPER: Dante Locke
LIBERTY PRO WRESTLING ROSTER
1. Melissa Reeves
2. Tyson Gregory
3. Antoinette
4. TJ Techniques
5. Emery Layton
6. Chris Sanderson
7. Jack Graves
8. Brianna Leigh Clark
9. The Inspired (Ricky Rodriguez & Marisol Vilaro)
10. Life of the Party (Malaya Diyosa & Cassie Mason)
11. Erik Malone
12. Kendrick Kross
13. Atticus Cassian w/Sunday K. Love
14. Wade Manson
15. Jace Mitchell
16. The Pride (Chase Hunter & Jacob Daniels)
17. Avery Smith
18. Brea Lombardi
19. Sabrina McKay
20. Chase Romano
CHAMPIONS: Warren Corbett (Liberty Champ), #TheSociety (Becky Balfour, Seth Lawless, Dex Morant) (Tag Champs), Nina (Anarchy Champ), Markus FK (Gotham Champ)
KEEPERS: AMC & Ashley Sands, Jackal