Liberation: Episode Twenty-Three, March 3rd, 2018

LIBERTY PRO WRESTLING PRESENTS...
LIBERATION: EPISODE TWENTY-THREE

LIVE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 3RD, 2018 FROM THE HAMMERSTEIN BALLROOM IN MANHATTAN, NEW YORK

RINGSIDE
The Beginning of episode Twenty-Three of Liberation started with a shot of the ring, where there was a glass case in the middle of the ring, but it was covered up, with whatever being under it being a secret. It was clear that tonight was a big deal. “Bad Company” by Five Finger Death Punch blared over the PA system and Nathan Callaghan appeared at the top of the entrance way, wearing a leather jacket and black jeans. The fans immediately booed at the sight of him and he simply smirked. He soon made his way down to the ring, a microphone already in his hand. He climbed up the steel steps before entering the ring. Nathan brought the mic up to his face and began to speak.

Nathan Callaghan: Last week, we had ourselves quite a controversy. Becky Balfour and Melissa Reeves both pinned each other in the main event for the Liberty Championship. Melissa is claiming that she rightfully defended her championship, while Becky is claiming that she is the rightful Liberty Champion. I think they both have an argument and I’ve done a lot of thinking over the last week and I’ve come down to a decision. So, can Becky Balfour please be the first to come out here.

‘Don’t Fear (The Reaper)’ by Pierce The Veil began to blare throughout the venue as Becky Balfour-Lawless stepped out to the top of the entranceway. Becky was wearing her trademark leather jacket that hung off her shoulders as well as her ring gear. Two Followers stood behind her, one of them holding one of the CWC Tag Team Championship belts. Becky turned around to them and shook her head, waving them off saying ‘I can do this on my own’. Balfour-Lawless then continued down to the ringside area where she was handed a microphone. She entered the ring and walked to the center of it to meet Nathan Callaghan.

Becky Balfour-Lawless: I guess before you announce me as the new Liberty champion, we need to get Melissa out here first with that championship, right?

"No End in Sight" by Killswitch Engage played out and Melissa Reeves slowly, angrily stepped out onto the entrance stage. The fans cheered but she wasn’t in the mood to appease them. She rolled her neck and took a deep breath before walking to the ring. Using the ring steps, she climbed into the ring itself and stood with her back in the corner, where she couldn’t possibly be blindsided. They handed her a microphone but she said nothing.

Becky turned to face Melissa as the two competitors locked eyes before Nathan’s voice interrupted, drawing Becky’s attention back to the boss.

Nathan Callaghan: Now, before I make my announcement and final decision, I want to give you both a chance. I want you both to explain your case and reasonings to me and everyone else watching right now. So, I’m going to give Melissa the chance to speak first, since she’s been the Liberty Champion for quite some time now.

Reeves scoffed. Her voice was almost monotonal.

Melissa: My case?

She looked around at the crowd, shaking her head.

Melissa: You want me to argue why I’m the champion? It’s simple. To become champion you must WIN the championship match. Becky did not win. It was a draw. You CANNOT win a championship via a draw. This whole thing is a farce and the mere fact we’re even out here is testament to how messed up things are around here.

She sighed again.

Melissa: So you want my case? Fine. You strip me of this title and I’m done. I will walk out, right now, and I will never look back. I won’t silently suffer such blatant bullshit.

Nathan put the microphone to his mouth to say something but Becky cut him off, screaming in a high pitched shriek to draw the attention from the boss, onto herself.

Becky: That’s your pitch? That’s the best case you can make for being the Liberty champion?

Becky walked away from Nathan and directly up to Melissa Reeves. Neither were backing down as Becky laughed now.

Becky: That was weak, even for you. Is that what this has come down to? Not making a case for why you should stay champion, but threatening to walk out if he rewards me for-

Melissa cut Becky off with a middle finger right into her face. Reeves smirked as Becky stepped back.

Melissa: Shut up, Becky. You never could be quiet, could you? And don’t start one of those long winded speeches, I might have a flight to catch. If Nathan wants to run Liberty in a way where you get a title because he basically feels like it, fuck what the rules say, then so be it. I don’t have to be here for it, though. But make a case for myself? I shouldn’t have to. The rules are clear. You’re just pathetically grasping at straws because you want, oh so desperately, to matter.

She steps forward, almost snarling.

Melissa: I was wrong about you. I said I respect you. I don’t. You’re a weasel, you’re weak and more than that, you’re pathetic. I won this gold by hammering you down until you didn’t get up. You want to win it by Nathan kissing your ass? What sort of warrior are you?

Becky took another step back. She let her leather jacket slide off her shoulders and fall to the mat.

Becky: Are you done yet? I gave you the chance to make your case, do I get mine?

The fans boo Balfour who ignores them.

Becky: It’s simple. What makes me claim to be Liberty champion? The fact of the matter is, I pinned you. All I’ve heard all week from you, and everyone who supports you is, it was a draw. A draw means the champion retains, but where I come from, that’s unacceptable.

Becky kicks her jacket from under her feet and out to the floor below.

Becky: I did everything I said I was going to do. I asked for the cage to keep Ascendancy and The Society out, and it worked. I fought you alone. Not only did I fight you, but when the dust was settled it was BOTH of us laying on the mat and I pinned you. Pinning the champion rightfully gives me claim to THAT championship.

Becky reached out for the championship but Melissa smacked her hand away prompting Nathan to step in between the two.

Nathan Callaghan: Ladies, ladies, ladies… I don’t want to see any physical contact between either of you right now. This needs to be civil and if you want to make me mad, then go ahead and fight. But if you want me to be cool and be fair, then back away and give me a moment to think over what you both just said.

Becky took a few steps away from Melissa and made a motion to her waist signaling that she deserved to be Liberty champion.

Becky: Fine. And unlike Melissa who threatened to walk if she didn’t get her way, I’ll do you one better. Give me what I earned and I will defend it tonight against Zeke.

Nathan nodded and then paced slowly around the ring, thinking it all over and taking the moment in before he stopped next to the glass case in the middle of the ring that has been covered the entire time. He rested his arm on it before glancing at Becky and then over at Melissa.

Nathan Callaghan: I’ve got to be honest, I don’t give a shit what either of you think, I just wanted to see how you both would react and I’ve got to say, it was definitely entertaining.

He laughed before rubbing his hand on top of the covered case.

Nathan Callaghan: I made my decision for how this was going to play out a week ago as soon as your match ended. I knew what I wanted and there’s not a damn thing that anybody can do about it and you want to know why?

He looked at Melissa and then at Becky before he grinned. Reeves rolled her eyes.

Nathan Callaghan: Because it’s my company. So, are you two ready to hear my announcement?

Before either of them could get a word in, Nathan cut them off.

Nathan Callaghan: Since you both pinned each other last week, until this matter can be resolved between you two in a few weeks at our supershow in Boston, you both will be…

He pulled the covering off of the glass case and there was an exact copy of the Liberty Championship. Nathan pulled the Championship out of the glass case and placed it onto Becky’s shoulder.

Nathan Callaghan: You’ll both be the Liberty Champion and oh, I’m not done. You’ll both be defending your championship tonight in both of your singles matches and if one of you loses, you both lose. So… any questions?

Becky: I don’t have any questions, but I do have a warning.

Becky stepped up to Melissa again, this time holding her own Liberty Championship up in her face.

Becky: If you lose tonight, and cost me MY title? There will be hell to pay. Understood?

Reeves scowled at Becky. She raised the microphone to speak, but instead smacked Becky in the face with it. The fans roared as Balfour staggered backward, holding the bridge of her nose. Reeves stepped forward, but the fans began to shout in a frenzy as Followers emerged from the front row from all four sides of the ring. As The Followers flooded the ring to save Becky, Melissa was able to slip out and back track up the entranceway holding her Liberty championship in the air. She stopped at the top of the ramp and turned back, furious and shaking her head, before she headed into the back. The Followers held Becky steady who turned her attention to Nathan, who was still in the ring. Nathan looked around at the Followers and then back at Becky.

Nathan Callaghan: What? Get out of here and prepare for your Liberty Championship match, like a champion should. And if something backstage goes missing, I’ll blame your filthy Followers. Now get out of my ring so this show can start.

Becky looked around at each Follower individually and then with a simple nod of her head, they all began to follow her out of the ring. Balfour held her championship in the air proudly as the fans booed, leaving Nathan to shake his head in the ring at the chaos he had just witnessed.

MATCH ONE: SINGLES MATCH
Cole Gregory vs Romeo Black
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Winner: Cole Gregory
Finishing Move: Cole-Lateral Damage (Springboard Roundhouse)
Near Falls: Cole (3),
Match Length: 09:33

Match Notes:
Cole and Romeo had a back and forth match and it was very high paced and uptempo, it was clear that the two men wanted to start the show off with a bang and impress the fans. Romeo eventually took the lead on the match and it looked like he was going to win as he leaped off the top rope, going for a frog splash but Cole kipped up to his feet and hit Romeo with Cole-Lateral Damage.

Post Match:
Cole celebrated his victory and he didn’t see Warren Corbett come into the ring. Cole turned around and was blindsided by a brutal spear from Warren. Romeo got up to his feet and tried to help but Warren took him out with the Battle Ax spinebuster. Warren stood over both men with a grin on his face as the fans booed.

BACKSTAGE
[The scene opens backstage in a dark and quiet room, the sounds of the crowd muffled through insulated black walls. We find the raven haired Rebel with her back against the wall, tattooed arms crossed over her chest and sporting her full ring gear, ready to compete.]

Rebel: Good evening, CWC Liberty Pro fans. Bet you never thought you'd see “The Rebel” Melinda Rhodes grace these halls. Wish I could say I was here under auspicious circumstances, but truth is, when you get fired from a company and want to continue as a professional wrestler, you have to swallow a bitter pill and move on to wherever will have you.

[Through her deep rouge painted lips passes a soft sight.]

Rebel: Now I could stand here and talk a 90 mile a minute stream of shit about the promotion I once worked for. I could piss on their talent, call the promoter a fucking jackass for firing me, and just be an all out cunty mcfuck bitch, but I won't. I don't blame the talent for what happened. I don't hold the company as a whole responsible for the decision of one man. While I'll never officially know his reasons, he had a choice and he made it. Yet even then, I'll be better than the sum of my parts and instead rise above.

[Melinda uncrosses her arms and steps forward, a hand on her hip.]

Rebel: I'm here tonight against a woman by the name of Isla Carter, a talented young woman who's been a fixture in the many CWC locker rooms for some time. I've never met her face to face until now, but I know of her and I'm ready to give her the best damn fight I can give. I may be on the second match of the evening, but whether you book me as an opener or you throw me right in the main event with gold on the line, I deliver only one promise....

[Her head dips forward, strands of black hair falling into her face as she stares into the lens with those heavily shadowed, intense brown eyes.]

Rebel: ….I'm going to be the best damn thing to ever happen to Liberty Pro Wrestling. I will go out there, fight till there ain't no fight left in me and deliver everything I have for the fans both in the arena and at home and once I get started, there ain't no stopping me. The path begins here, but where it ends will be when I find myself face to face with whoever the Liberty Pro Champion is, be it Becky Balfour or the next wrestler in line. Give me the best you have, throw monsters like Voidstar at me, I don't care because I will adapt, I will survive, and most importantly.... I will thrive because I am “The Rebel” Melinda Rhodes and this bitch is about to hit the ring right the fuck now!

[With a fast about face, Melinda turns and exits the frame, presumably to make her entrance at ringside....]

MATCH TWO: SINGLES MATCH
Melinda Rhodes vs Isla Carter
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Winner: Melinda Rhodes
Finishing Move: Shot Through The Heart (Diamond Cutter)
Near Falls: Melinda (2), Isla Carter (3)
Match Length: 07:33

Match Notes:
Isla Carter charged Melinda at the early going with a huge amount of offense, showing a new aggressive side to herself. Isla hit Melinda with a double arm DDT and went for a pin but The Rebel kicked out after two. Isla was clearly trying to impress Liberty management by showing her ability against the veteran that is Melinda but eventually Isla would pay when Melinda Rhodes took her out with an evenflow DDT. She pinned Isla but Carter kicked out. Melinda put Isla in the Rebel Death Lock and Isla looked ready to tap out but she was able to roll over and kick Melinda off. Melinda charged Isla but Isla countered with a rollup. Isla got a two count before Rhodes kicked out. Isla then took Melinda out with a snap suplex before following it up with a running senton. Carter climbed the top rope and went for an elbow drop but Rhodes rolled out of the way. Carter stumbled to her feet and Melinda took her out with Shot Through The Heart (Diamond Cutter), before pinning her for the three count.

Post Match:
Melinda celebrated her victory with the referee raising her hand. Isla got up eventually and complained in Melinda’s face before Melinda hit her with a Shot Through The Heart from out of nowhere.

BACKSTAGE
The scene cuts to Brendan Callaghan running through backstage while carrying his bag up in the air, nearly crashing into people along the way. Some of them are backstage crew members and some are fellow members of the roster themselves. Usually, Brendan would greet all of them like the friendly guy that he is but this time, he seems to be in a hurry to get to wherever he is heading to.

Brendan Callaghan: EXCUSE ME! COMING THROUGH! WATCH YOUR STEP! HEY SORRY! WHOA! ALMOST GOT YA, DIDN’T MEAN TO!

Once he’s free of the crowd, he careens around the corner and continues sprinting down the hall. Being a former track athlete back in high school, he gets faster now in the empty corridor and the camera crew struggles to keep up. He finally stops outside a locker room and tosses his bag inside before quickly closing the door behind him. Tim Anderson steps into view of the camera and taps on the door.

Tim Anderson: Brendan? It’s Tim. I was wondering if we could chat for a bit about your match tonight? And um, about why you ran all the way to your locker room?

The door opens a crack and Brendan’s pops out. Seeing the camera, he flashes a usual cheesy grin.

Brendan Callaghan: Hey Tim, what’s up? Oh, why I ran all the way here? I have to. I’m trying to hide from you know who.

Tim Anderson: Oh right! Voidstar!

Brendan’s eyes immediately widen in fear.

Brendan Callaghan: SHHHH!!! Don’t say his name!!!

He opens the door a little more, just wide enough for him to look around the hallway, before retreating back inside the room and pulling the door closer like before. When he speaks again, he lowers his voice as if he’s afraid of being heard by anyone out there who might be listening.

Brendan Callaghan: And about tonight’s match, yeah, my dad put me in a match with Scarlett for like the millionth time for the Trials title. As much as I don’t care about titles or Scarlett, I can’t not show up ‘cause I don’t wanna get fired. Which my dad said I would be if I don’t show so I don’t have a choice.

Brendan shrugs and without waiting for Tim’s reaction, he closes the door. Tim backs up in surprise at that as he glances at the camera with confusion.

Tim Anderson: Wait! Brendan, did you just say your dad would fire you if you don’t show up?

From behind the door, Brendan shouts though his voice is muffled.

Brendan Callaghan: Yes!

Tim Anderson: Well, I guess that makes sense. You are obligated to appear for matches that you’re booked in. And the last time you faced Scarlett for the title, your match got interrupted so perhaps this is Nathan giving you another shot at it to make up for what happened. You say it like it’s a bad thing but I think it’s only fair to you. Isn’t it?

Brendan opens the door a bit and pops his head out. He gives Tim a look and shakes his head.

Brendan Callaghan: Really? When has he ever been fair to me? He’s made me jump through a gazillion hoops, especially with Scarlett. Remember that blindfold I had to wear? That no hair-touching rule? What about getting attacked by barb-wired bats and chairs every single week? And this match tonight will be no different. Like I said, I don’t care about the Trials championship or Scarlett. For 15 minutes in that ring, all I care about is surviving it and then the next 5 minutes after that so that I get the fuck out of this building safely. Yup, that’s right! I’m heading straight from the ring to the parking lot where Jade will be waiting for me in the car, ready to go. I’m not taking any more chances. I’m taking back control of all this! You’ll see!

Brendan gives a confident smile.

Tim Anderson: Okay, Brendan. Well, good luck tonight anyway!

Brendan Callaghan: Hold on, gimme a minute. I’ll show you what I mean!

Tim turns to the camera and shrugs as Brendan shuts the door. It doesn’t take too long until the door opens again. This time, Brendan comes walking out in a glorious inflatable fat suit with a dopey grin on his face. The crew bursts out laughing as one of them helps Brendan to zip up the back.

Tim Anderson: Brendan, what in the world are you wearing?!

Brendan Callaghan: Well, it’s impossible to hide so like I said, I’ve taken extra precautions! And this is one!

Tim Anderson: But you know you can’t wear that during the match, right? You may have gotten away with the Ghostbusters suit last week but I’m very sure Scarlett would force you to remove this.

Brendan Callaghan: Oh yeah, definitely. But nah, this is just for the journey to the ring. Just in case! ‘Cause of, um…

His eyes dart side to side, checking the place, as he leans closer to Tim and places a hand on the side of his lips. He lowers his voice to finish the sentence.

Brendan Callaghan: You know whooooo…

With wide fearful eyes, he nods his head. Tim nods too, slowly.

Tim Anderson: Right, of course. I completely understand. You’re not the only one who’s afraid of him, Brendan. Good luck.

Brendan smiles appreciatively.

Brendan Callaghan: Thanks, brother!

He then turns the other way and starts waddling away in the fat suit.

MATCH THREE: SINGLES MATCH
Voidstar vs Nora Lee
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Winner: Voidstar
Finishing Move: The Abyss (Package Piledriver)
Near Falls: Voidstar (3), Nora Lee (1)
Match Length: 08:12

Match Notes:
Nora Lee wasted little time attacking Voidstar with a plethora of quick strikes and jabs while dodging his every move as he tried to grab her. For the early part of the match, Nora used her speed to avoid Voidstar’s grasp as she took him down after hitting him with several dropkicks. Void was on his knees when Nora charged and took him down with a hurricanrana driver. She pinned him but he kicked out after two. The two fought back and forth until a burst of energy came from Voidstar when Nora hit him with a hook but he simply smirked. Nora hit him a few more times but it had little to no effect on Voidstar. Nora went for another huge strike but Voidstar went caught her hand and Nora’s eyes widened. Voidstar headbutted Nora in the head and she fell to her knees. He then picked up up and dropped her with the Abyss (Package Piledriver). Voidstar pinned her and picked up the three count.

Post Match:
Voidstar grabbed Nora and pulled her out of the ring with him before throwing her on his shoulders as if he was going to carry her away. Out of the crowd came Brendan Callaghan who slapped a chair on Voidstar’s head. He dropped to a knee and Nora fell out of his hands before Brendan struck him once more with the chair. Brendan then grabbed Nora and pulled her away towards the back. Voidstar then gathered himself and laughed before he charged into the backstage area.

BACKSTAGE
We find Helena Noir inside the locker room, sitting on the floor with her legs crossed and her eyes closed, caught in some deep meditation. Moments pass without not a single muscle of her body moving, except of course of her chest expanding following a slow, controlled breathing.

Helena Noir: Another week, another challenge.

Very slowly, she opens her eyes, looking straight into the camera.

Helena Noir: Once again the Can Am Championship is on the line, and this time I’m facing the Morning Star, Carina Eventide. I’m not sure what she actually did in recent times to earn this opportunity, considering she’s been on a sort of losing streak recently… But I’m not here to argue the boss decisions, I didn’t complain last week when he paired me up with Katie Anderson and I won’t complain tonight. At least Carina would be a tougher opponent than the last one.

Helena doesn’t even try to hide her disdain for the former EPW Extreme Champion, exacerbated by last week’s events, when Katie eventually turned her back on Helena during their title match against the Girls Of Summer, despite swearing that the opportunity was too big for her to let it slide over some pettiness. And then, of course, there’s the post match attack to add insult to injury.

Helena Noir: Nonetheless, the Can Am Championship will still come home with me after tonight? Cocky? No… Confident? Well you know it.
But mostly, I’m just being realistic. I can count on the fingers of one hand the people in this roster who could take this away from me, and not without leaving everything they have inside the ring. Carina is not among them and Katie?
Well you all saw it.
The only way she can touch me is attacking me from behind after the match is over, and that alone speaks volumes. The truth, the sad truth, is that she stopped being relevant a long time ago. Her last title reign in Empire? A joke. The whim of a power thirsty General Manager who showed her short-sightedness and business acumen with decision like this one… And paid for it. Before that, when was the last time you heard talking about Katie Anderson, for wrestling related matters?

A pause in her speech, almost as if she was waiting for an answer. And a smirk beaming on her face.

Helena Noir: Exactly… So I get her frustration, I really do. Feeling your stars fading so quickly, obscurity and anonymity waiting for you right behind the corner. And that thought that started like a whisper in the back of your head getting louder and louder, pounding in your skull and screaming in your brain. The idea that you will be remembered more because of who you slept with than for your accolades…
I don’t hate you, Katie Anderson. As a matter of fact, I pity you. They made you believe you were actually good, that you could hang with the likes of me, Melissa Reeves and, why not? Riley Savell. Clearly, you’re not.

She stands back to her feet, stretching out before heading to the nearby pine bench and retrieving her title. She eyes it before resting it on her shoulder and giving a pat.

Helena Noir: As for you, Carina… Tonight is just not your night.

On those words, she heads to the door, shutting it close on her way out, right before the camera cuts to the next segment.

MATCH FOUR: CanAm CHAMPIONSHIP
Helena Noir vs Carina Eventide
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Winner: Helena Noir
Finishing Move: Fondu Au Noir (Cradle DDT into a Guillotine Choke)
Near Falls: Helena (2), Carina (2)
Match Length: 06:58

Match Notes:
Carina burst towards Helena when the bell rang and took the fight to her. Carina showed her aggressive side as she battled Helena into the corner. Carina then hit Helena with a running knee into the corner before pinning her but Helena kicked out. Carina stayed on the offensive for some time before hitting the top rope and going for the frog splash but Helena rolled out of the way and Carina crashed to the mat. Helena then took out Carina with a enziguri before pinning her but Eventide kicked out after two. The two women went back and forth some more before Helena caught Carina in her Fondu Au Noir and Carina struggled for quite some time before finally tapping out.

Post Match:
When the match had ended, Carina and Helena both stood up and eyed each other. Helena offered her hand and Carina accepted it, and the two shook hands.

BACKSTAGE
Warren Corbett, member of #TheSociety, and current Liberty Pro Anarchy Champion, stands on top of the Empire State Building, overlooking New York. He takes a gaze down below, and sees the specks of cars and people going by. Warren adjusts his championship.

Warren Corbett: Look around you Liberty Pro, what do you see? What many thought was just a small movement, ready to be crushed at any moment, turned out to be much larger than any of you could even imagine. #TheSociety is more relevant now, than ever before.

He pauses, letting himself show a small bit of a smirk. However, immediately after he brings a hand up to his face where the scar lies from the Detroit fire.

Warren Corbett: Just look at the waves we've made across the CWC, and the waves to come. Didn't you see the way Becky advanced in the Imperial tournament across the way in Canada? Defeating poor little Meg Rydell who can't ever seem to capitalize on her own, despite always telling us to bring the fight to her. Miss Firebitch herself Aria didn't even advance in the tournament, while Becky flourishes. She awaits to be crowned your TWO TIME Liberty Pro Champion. Not to mention how she's started making her way to other territories, like WestX. While Seth and I will defend the CWC World Tag Team Champions in Mexico. #TheSociety is everywhere, #TheSociety is all around you, and it makes no sense to stand against it now.

He moves his arms away from the crossed arms to reveal his black #TheSociety t-shirt.

Warren Corbett: I've defended this built several times since winning it for the second time, always in Anarchy, as the belt name suggests. I've proven myself each match, here in Liberty, and elsewhere. Yet, for some reason, we have the newcomers who want to try their hand at my division. They think they can simply waltz in here and take a crack at the Anarchy champion, that they can BE Anarchy Champion. Do you all remember Cole Gregory getting a title shot in his second match a few weeks ago? Do you remember how it turned out for him? or what about Nora Lee, who wanted Nathan to give her a CanAm title shot...but she got ME instead. Now we've got some girl named Rylee walking into MY home and getting handed a title shot. I know Nathan has worked with her before, but if it was a good business relationship, then I have to wonder why he put her up against me in her debut match. This is my divison, I've raised it to new heights, I've taken it where most people thought it would never go. I've beaten the Trials Champion, former Gotham Champion, the CanAm champion...all in defense of THIS championship. So if you think I'm the easiest to knock off...think again!

He takes the belt off his shoulder, showing it to the camera.

Warren Corbett: THIS belongs to #TheSociety, and with our name at an all time high, it's going to REMAIN with us now more than ever!

MATCH FIVE: TABLES MATCH FOR THE ANARCHY CHAMPIONSHIP
Rylee McKenzi vs Warren Corbett
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Winner: Warren Corbett
Finishing Move: The Battle Ax
Near Falls: N/A
Match Length: 07:33

Match Notes:
Rylee proved that she was more than a worthy challenger to Warren's Anarchy championship as she utilized numerous weapons in this tables match. Steel chair shots to the back of Warren's head split open a gash that would later require stitches. Rylee attempted to slam Warren through the table numerous times, but she wasn't strong enough to lift him up and slam him through it. Warren slowed Rylee down mid match with a big powerslam on a steel chair in the middle of the ring, but wasted valuable time going for a pin in a match where pinfalls didn't count. Warren went to slam Rylee through the table with a powerbomb but Rylee slipped out and hit a reverse ddt. She tried lifting him up to put him through the table again, but he picked the chair up from the mat and hit her in the stomach. From there, Warren was able to hit his Battle Axe spinebuster through the table and retain his Anarchy championship.

Post Match:
Not satisfied with his win, Corbett picked up the unconscious Rylee by her hair to deal more damage but was interrupted by Cole Gregory, much to the fans approval. Cole hit the ring and tackled Warren. The two of them rolled around on the mat, trading blows for a few moments before Warren stuck his thumb into the eye of Cole and then dropped him with the Battle Ax. Warren then slid out of the ring, pulling his Anarchy championship with him.

BACKSTAGE
Backstage, we’re greeted with the appearances of Anastasia Hayden and Isabella Strickland. In her usual form, Isabella is just a bit behind Ana, her arms crossed, and an imposing vibe being given off while Anastasia possesses a more laid back attitude, a pair of sunglasses resting on top of her head.

Anastasia Hayden: “Big tag match night, right? Anastasia and Isabella taking on the two bald fucks of The Society; how exciting. You think Becky ever gets confused between Seth and Trent? I get she’s married to one, but fuck me, I can’t tell the difference. They’re both bald, both have shitty goatees, and all-in-all, they’re pretty fucking boring. I can understand why Becky’s the leader...someone has to inject a bit of personality into that group. I might not like Becky, but I can almost admire her for the fact that she’s got to lead a group of fucking idiots.”

A nonchalant shrug from Ana gives way to a slight smirk from Isy.

Anastasia Hayden: “Then again...what does that say about the leader?”

Her eyes narrow a bit and she tilts her head; waiting for some kind of response, but nothing comes and she carries on.

Anastasia Hayden: “To be honest with you guys...I kind of forgot you even existed, Seth. I know that you were in FSociety at the same time as me, but...who the fuck are you? And perhaps more importantly: Who the fuck is Trent Grundy?”

Ana almost looks disgusted by the two names being thrown to her.

Anastasia Hayden: “Everyone keeps talking about The Society, talking about how dangerous they are...how the fuck can they? I only know, like, two of them. I didn’t even know there was anyone other than Becky and Warren, so this is just a shocking revelation to me. But that’s how you guys get your kicks, right? You feel wronged by the world or ignored by everyone...some bullshit like that. It’s cute, I went through that angsty goth phase when I was in middle school, but I grew out of it.”

A roll of the eyes from Ana.

Anastasia Hayden: “I’m not going to be any different than the high school bullies who kicked your ass. Except, don’t think of me as just a bully...think of me as a reality check. Think of Isabella as an extra reality check.”

Isabella Strickland: “Think of us as...the two who are going to destroy The Society.”

Ana looks back, dapping her partner on the shoulder with a smile on her face.

Anastasia Hayden: “Yeah! Think of us like that because that’s exactly what we intend on doing. And it starts tonight. Because when I set my mind to it? Gosh, I can accomplish anything. So when I say I want to go through and embarrass every worthless, crybaby member of The Society? Well, fuck, I’m going to do just that!”

Isabella Strickland: “And what better way to do that than starting at the bottom of the food chain?”

Again, Ana daps Isabella on the shoulder.

Anastasia Hayden: “Exactly. We could be like Becky, we could pretend to be something that we’re not...but I don’t think either one of us is interested in that. We can’t live in this fantasy world of followers and The Society and all that angst...we live in reality. A reality where we’re going to destroy Seth and Trent tonight then I’m going to work my way through all three or four people who actually believe in The Society...then I’m going to rip Becky’s head off like the rat that she is.”

Ana gives a mocking thumbs up for the camera before turning to Isy.

Anastasia Hayden: “Think they’ll understand that?”

Isabella Strickland: “I don’t think they’re that bright...but that’s okay, we’ll show’em.”

Isabella smirks as she walks off and Anastasia hangs back, dropping her sunglasses over her eyes, and shrugging before joining her best friend as the cameras cut elsewhere.

BACKSTAGE
Seth Lawless: Everyone has a problem with the Society.

Seth shakes his head as he cracks his knuckles. He was in his wrestling gear as he looked at the camera.

Seth Lawless: Anastasia Hayden and Isabella Strickland are no different. Them saying they have a problem with us doesn’t surprise me. Because when you are on top you always need to watch behind you because everyone wants to take us out. They want to hurt us and they want to prove that they are better than us. I understand that because I have been there. I have had to work my ass off to be as good as I am right now.

He shakes his head as he starts to walk down the hallway.

Seth Lawless: When you are on top like we are we know that people will give us the best shot that they have. That is why Trent and I are ready. We know what is coming at us we know that we need to stand tall and prove to everyone that we are still on top of our game.

He smiles now as he closes his eyes.

Seth Lawless: Being on top of the CWC as its tag champs comes with challenges but we have came up roses on all of those challenges. Anastasia and Isabella are just another team that we need to beat. We need to rise up to a challenge and tonight we will rise up to it. Tonight we will prove why we are good. Tonight we aren’t going down, and with the mood I am in these two ladies better be ready to be put down hard.

He puts his hands together and then smiles again.

Seth Lawless: Tonight, the Society proves that we are the best team in Liberty. Tonight we prove that no one is stopping us.

MATCH SIX: TAG TEAM MATCH
Seth Lawless & Trent Grundy vs Anastasia Hayden & Isabella Strickland
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Winner: Anastasia Hayden & Isabella Strickland
Finishing Move: Deadman’s Curve
Near Falls: Anastasia (1), Isabella (1), Seth (2), Trent (1)
Match Length: 16:22

Match Notes:
Anastasia looked like she was going to start this one off, but opted out in favor of Isabella kicking things off. It’s not often that Isabella fights against someone taller than her in Liberty and Trent gave her a fight. The two went tit-for-tat early on, each focusing on their strength and striking ability. When it seemed like Trent was starting to get the upper hand, he attempted a Kiss My Sole, but Isabella was able to dodge the big boot, sending Trent into the ropes, and falling back into The End Is Extremely F'ing Nigh (Bridging German Suplex) for a near fall.

A pin attempt was made, but Seth was there to break it up before the three and as Isy recovered, she made the tag out to Anastasia. She tried to pick up where Isy left off, focusing on her strikes to keep the much larger opponent down, but eventually, Trent’s strength proved too much of a challenge as he was able to throw Ana into #TheSociety’s corner to bring in Seth. The two combined for Kiss My Sole (Running Big Boot) from Trent that sent Ana back into a bridging German suplex from Seth. He held on for a pin, but Ana was able to break out at the two.

Seth slapped the back of Ana’s head, asking if that’s all she got, and as he tried lifting her up, Ana rolled him up with a small package! The referee nearly made a three count before Seth managed to break out. As he rolled back up to his feet, a dropkick brought him right down to his knee, and Ana hit the ropes for The Magnolia Knee (Bicycle Knee)! Knowing that wouldn’t be enough, Ana continued focusing on her strikes to pin Seth down and once confident, Ana went up top, and launched off for her Romanov Grave! But ended up having to roll on the landing after Seth moved out of harm’s way. Turning around, she ate Check Yo Teeth (Dropkick to the Face) from Seth!

He tried for another pin, but this time it was Isabella who was able to disrupt it. This was seemingly Trent’s cue as he ran into the ring and clotheslined Isabella over the ropes. Seth pulled Ana over to his corner and tagged out to Trent. They lifted Ana up and dropped her with a huge powerbomb before Trent made a pin attempt, but Ana was just able to break out before the two. Trent signaled for the end, lifting Ana up, looking for his Absence of Hope, but Ana spun it around into her Black Star (Reverse Frankensteiner)! She went for the pin, but Trent got his shoulder up at the two.

It appeared like Ana was setting Trent up for something when she was attacked from behind by Seth. Him and Trent put the boots to Ana before Isabella got involved, taking Seth and herself out of the ring. The two of them brawled outside and Trent turned back to Ana, lifting her up once more for the Absence of Hope, but again, she countered it into the Deadman's Curve (Somersault Reverse DDT)! On the outside, Isabella went for her Hellfyre Lariat, but Seth went underneath it and returned with The Boom Run (Drive By Kick)! Unfortunately for him, he turned just in time to see the referee count three to give Anastasia and Isabella the win.

Post Match:
Seth looked on dejected as Anastasia rose to her feet, having her hand raised by the referee. Trent rolled to the outside where Seth helped his Society brother up, helping him up to the back while Anastasia watched with a shit-eating grin on her face. As a dazed Isabella got in to celebrate the win, Ana looked at the camera, and mouthed “Two down.”

BACKSTAGE
The scene cuts to backstage, inside of Cole Gregory’s locker room. He finds himself with an ice pack on his shoulder and neck, still in his ring gear. He winces slightly as he adjusts the bags of ice on his sore muscles. He looks up at the camera with a slight grimace on his face.

Cole Gregory: You know, tonight should be about the hard battle that Romeo Black and my eventual win but you know what? That ain’t happening is it? No.. instead I have to spend time focusing and talking about the attack from Warren Corbett after the match was over.

Cole winces slightly and lets out a small chuckle with it.

Cole Gregory: I get it though, I do. I laid out Warren last show so he comes to return the favor this one. I’m sure it’s simple as black and white to him. You know that whole if you’re not with us, you’re against us, Society point of view is hard one to look past. But when I went out there last show, it was to help a fallen wrestler that was going to be excessively injured for no real reason other than Warren making a point as the Anarchy Champion. But here’s the the thing Warren? If that’s the only way you can make a point as champion? You don’t deserve to be champion. You should be able to lift that championship to a higher standard not muddle it in post match attacks.

Cole shakes his head before removing one of the ice bags from his neck.

Cole Gregory: I’m going to heal up, I always do. And when I do Warren? I’m coming for that Anarchy Championship. I’m going to take you on, I’m going to beat you and then… I’m going to show you how a real champion should act and should be. You might have thumped me good this go around but guess what? I’m a Gregory and if you’re going to try to put a Gregory down? You best get the job done or there will be hell to pay.

He returns the bag of ice back on his neck and moves a bit, in a vain attempt to get more comfortable. Just then, the door to the locker room opens and Trinity Locke walks into the room, she scoffs slightly and takes the ice from him, holding it in a better position for him.

Trinity Locke: You know you’re supposed to do the fighting inside the big square thing where the funny little dude in the striped shirt is.. right?

Her tone is playful but scolding as she presses the ice pack firmly against his shoulder.

Trinity Locke: What’d you do to the guy anyway? Insult his mommy? He looks the kinda guy who has a bad heart tattoo with mom scrawled inside… or the kinda guy who dropped the soap a lot in prison… which would definitely explain why he’s such a butt hurt little bitch, actually.

Cole can’t help but chuckle slightly at her words as he keeps an eye on her.

Cole Gregory: I may have knocked him out with his own championship belt after stopping him from injuring someone else.

Trinity sighs dramatically and drops the ice pack into his lap, over his crotch with a roll of her eyes. The sudden cold impact causes Cole to jump slightly, the ice spilling onto the locker room floor.

Trinity Locke: The hero complex is a little tired babe, besides the Barbie bitch you saved last week isn’t even grateful, seriously? You need to check your priorities and stop fucking around.

She jostles his shoulder gently and shakes her head, leaning down to meet him in the eyes.

Trinity Locke: Cause if you don’t and that bumbling moron Becky has on a leash gets one up on you a second time? You’ll be the bitch and we BOTH know, you don’t want that.

He takes a moment, letting her words sink in before standing up and looking Trinity in the eyes.

Cole Gregory: When you’re right, you’re right… But I umm… I did win my match. Victory hug?

Trinity rolls her eyes slowly as a smirk crawls across her lips, but she holds her arms out for the hug all the same. Cole leans in for the hug and they share a tender moment that is suddenly cut to a screeching halt as Cole shoves a handful of ice down the back of Trinity’s pants. He then takes off running from the locker room. Trinity starts trying to pull the ice out, while calling after him.

Trinity Locke: YEAH you better fucking run, cause if I catch you, every bitch in the joint will be calling you Bubba!

MATCH SEVEN: SINGLES MATCH
Trey Peterson vs Felix Vialpando
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Winner: Trey Peterson
Finishing Move: German Suplex with bridging pin
Near Falls: Felix (3), Trey (4)
Match Length: 10:33

Match Notes:
This was a highly contested, back and forth match between the two youngsters. Trey showed off his technical prowess early on. With each take down, Peterson went for a pinfall, but Vialpando showed that he wasn't easy to finish off, kicking out each time. Vialpando fired back on high impact moves of his own, nearly finishing Peterson with a superman punch, but Trey found it in him to kick out. When Trey reached his feet, he was taken down again, this time by a Pele Kick. Trey was able to kick out yet again. The two continued their impressive showdown with each taking to the air multiple times as well. Near the end of the match, Felix rolled Peterson up and got a two count, but the referee saw him holding Trey's tights and stopped the count. Felix stood up to argue with the referee, as Trey recovered behind him on the mat. Trey stood up and hit a devastating bridging german suplex as Felix was distracted and picked up the victory.

Post Match:
An exhausted Trey Peterson stood up and the referee raised his hand. Unsatisfied with how the match came to an end, Felix Vialpando hit a low blow on the unsuspecting Peterson. Felix then dropped Trey with the Falcon Call and talked trash to Trey telling him that this wasn't over before exiting the ring.

BACKSTAGE
Tonight the Liberty Pro Wrestling tag team champions Girls of Summer are seen walking the back hallway toward the gorilla position together. They’re dressed in the creamsicle orange and white matching gear, even though of course only Coral is competing here tonight. Nami is carrying both title belts and grinning as the pair skip along.

Nami Azul: Just WAIT until you see what I found in that magazine!

Coral lightly rolls her eyes.

Coral Azul: I don’t know how you can find anything in those magazines, they’re the size of an old fashioned phone book for one and I bet you I could drop one and crack the tile floor.

Nami giggles and shakes her head.

Nami Azul: I just know that Big Daddy Nathan is going to love the lingerie I’ve got picked out too.

Coral giggles this time and nudges her sister slightly.

Coral Azul: Well THAT’s a given. We should make him one of those cheesecakes that Brendan is always after.

Nami nods vigorously as they make it to the curtain to wait for their music to start.

Nami Azul: Well one just for him, I mean boy Nathan can eat!

They give each other sly looks and then burst out giggling as the camera goes ringside.

MATCH EIGHT: SINGLES MATCH
Honey vs Coral W/Nami
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Winner: Honey
Finishing Move: Hiyah (Busaiku Knee)
Near Falls: Coral (4), Honey (2)
Match Length: 9:42

Match Notes:
Coral actually accepted the hand that Honey stuck out for her to shake at the start of the match, and even released it before attacking instead of using it to draw her in for an assault. Which was nice, sort of. Nami of course cheered her sister on from ringside, and even though she wasn't competing was wearing the usual matching gear. While her twin and Honey traded off moves, she even tried to get the fans behind her sister a time or two much to Coral's amusement. In the front row someone was definitely not amused, as the cameras caught Coda with a bit of a blank stare on her face as she watched the match. Coral got the upperhand mid-match and nearly pinned Honey twice in rapid fire succession, but each time Honey kicked out and the fans gave her a cheer each time that had Coral shaking her head and waving a finger at them. Honey got control over the match after Coral's third pinfall attempt ended up with Honey tossing up the shoulder but then grappling Coral into a Chickenwing hold, looking for a submission! They were too close to the ropes so Honey backed off immediately like the pure soul she was, and accidentally almost hit the referee as she got up! While she apologized profusely, Nami quickly rolled Coral out and took her place, playing opossum by the ropes! This ended up with another near fall on Honey, but they spilled to the outside as Nami was fightier than Coral. But the pair didn't double team her on the outside as Coda menacingly came over the barricade! Coral got Honey back in the ring and climbed in herself as Coda yelled up to the referee that a little switcheroo had been going on! Coral went to the ropes and shouted at Coda to shut the hecking heck up, Nami acted like she might engage with Coda and Coral told her no, they didn't want to get in trouble! Of course now Honey had recovered and she saw Coral at the ropes but not Coda or Nami outside! She caught Coral as she turned with her Hiyah! And dropped her to the mat, where she made the pin to win.

Post Match:
Coral staggered up to her feet and immediately complains to the referee that she had in fact been distracted by Coda's grabbing at her boot and subsequent actions towards her twin, Nami! Honey heard this and looked shocked, she looked around and saw Coda being led off by security and she sighed heavily before trying to apologize to Coral! Coral got a canny look on her face then she smiled and waved it off, telling Honey that everything was chill.

BACKSTAGE
[The scene cuts to backstage in the hallways where a blonde woman is casually strolling through the halls taking in the sights. Some may not recognise her, but others will remember her as one half of the tag team The Pistols from companies such as FFW and Inferno Wrestling. Lizzy Taylor stops in her tracks as she notices the camera pointed right at her. She looks back over her shoulder making sure she’s not in the way of an actual Liberty competitor before turning to the camera once more, pointing at herself.]

Lizzy Taylor: Oi, you filming me?

[Lizzy slowly approaches the camera, a soft smile forming on her face.]

Lizzy Taylor: I know what yas are thinking…“What’s this slag doing ‘ere?!” Though anyone with ‘alf a brain could figure it out really. Even me ex Julian would ‘ave guessed by now that I’ve just left that Nathan blokes office after signing a wee contract to compete here. Sadly I’ll be taking the wrestling journey on me own as Leah is too busy being a married lady. But that doesn’t mean I’m not a pistol anymore, it just means I’ll ‘ave to bring twice the fire power on me own. I know I’ve been absent as of late on the twitter, but I ‘aven’t stopped training. Well I might ‘ave even picked up a few new tricks along the way…



Lizzy Taylor: And make no mistakes, I’m more than ready to fire some shots….Bang Bang!

[Lizzy points her finger gun at the camera and winks as the scene fades.]

MATCH NINE: HANDICAP MATCH FOR THE GOTHAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Riley Savell vs Avery Smith & Emily Jackson
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Winner: Riley Savell
Finishing Move: Savell Stomp (Curb Stomp)
Near Falls: Riley (2), Emily (1), Avery (0)
Match Length: 09:25

Match Notes:
The match starts out with Avery and Emily seemingly attempting to team up against Savell. But Riley isn’t going down without a fight, despite the girls having something close to team work in the beginning, they share several quick tags and keep Riley there in the corner to wear her down, making the most of her not having a partner, but Riley shows her prowess in the ring and comes back with fire, a quick combination by Riley sees her then duck a swing from Emily, she nails Avery, knocking her off the apron and to the outside... Emily follows her out there and the pair go at it. With a smirk. Riley simply sits on the turnbuckle and watches the pair battle it out, eventually Avery has Emily on the canvas, mounting her she starts beating on her one time partner, Emily tries to defend herself but Avery clearly has the upper hand.

Riley doesn’t seem to get bored of watching as Emily eventually overpowers Avery and throws her into her back, pulling herself up she starts to stomp and kick on Avery, the pair wearing each other out as the official eventually demands that they pull apart and draws Riley back into the match. Emily as the legal person comes back into the ring, but the wear Down was already effective and Riley just starts ragdolling her around the ring, she taunts and teases Emily as she does, throwing her into her own corner, where Emily obviously expect to make a tag, but Avery isn’t there, Emily sees Avery moving away and up the ramp as Riley throws her down to canvas, she finished up the with unsaved stomp for the win.

Post Match:
Riley grabbed both of her titles, the Canadian and Gotham Champions, and exited the ring and celebrated. Avery wasted no time to get back into the ring before taking Emily down with a headlock driver. Avery stood over Emily with a smirk on her face as Riley rolled her eyes at the situation.

BACKSTAGE
In the backstage, Nathan Callaghan sat in his office, working his way through some paperwork or other. The show had, of course, shown its usual blend of chaos and entertainment, but things had gone well for Callaghan thus far.

And then his desk lamp flickered. His computer powered down. The desk itself began to shake and rattle. His ‘world’s best dad’ mug fell and smashed across the floor.

Nathan: What the fuck?

The rumbling intensified until the room was plunged entirely into darkness. For a few seconds nothing happened and the crowd could be heard voicing their confusion. When the lights returned, VOIDSTAR was sat opposite Nathan, hands steepled across his chest.

Voidstar: Hi.

The camera panned back over to Nathan, whose eyes were widened as he held tightly onto his trusty barbed wire bat. He let out a sigh as he looked across from Voidstar before placing the bat down to his side but keeping his hand on it.

Nathan Callaghan: Voidstar. So nice of you to let yourself in. How can I help you?

Void took a few moments to look around the room.

Voidstar: Nice office.

He stared at Nathan and spoke before Callaghan could reply.

Voidstar: You booked me tonight, but not against the failure you call son. Instead you give me some poor, poor girl to terminate. Why?

Nathan smiled and shrugged.

Nathan Callaghan: Brendan can wait. As for the girl? Nora? She needed to be put to the test. Last week, this week and for the foreseeable future. She wants opportunities and I’m making her earn them, just like you’re earning yours right now. You did well tonight and you will be compensated.

Nathan nodded confidently. Voidstar stood and slammed both fists into the desk, jolting it back an inch.

Voidstar: Compensated? How?

Nathan’s brow furrowed as he looked down at Voidstar’s fists and then back up at him.

Nathan Callaghan: Well, let’s just say this… You’ll get your hands on Brendan at the supershow in Boston and after that? If you do what you were brought here to do, then you’ll get more of what you deserve and I’ll leave it at that.

Void almost smiled and it’s quite possibly the most terrifying look he can give.

Voidstar: I will destroy him. And then I will do as I please, to whom I please.

He leaned in a little closer.

Voidstar: How does it feel, Nathan? To sit on the cusp of your own son being ruined by my hand? Something which you yourself could not achieve back in September.

Nathan leaned forward as well, a smirk rolling across his face as he nods.

Nathan Callaghan: That’s the thing about love, Voidstar… When you need to get a job done, it holds you back. It’s inevitable that I’ll always love my children, every single one of them. That being said, you want to know how it feels that he’ll be ruined by your hand?

Nathan leaned back in his chair, a sinister look on his face.

Nathan Callaghan: It feels good.

Voidstar: Ha.

He stood more upright.

Voidstar: Just remember, when I leave him battered, bloody and broken, I didn’t do it for you. I did it because I can. I did it because it sets an example. The VOIDSTAR always sets an example.

Nathan Callaghan: Good.

Nathan glanced at the door.

Nathan Callaghan: Give your work colleagues a great example on how to see yourself out of my office.

Void turned back to look at the door, but his gaze soon returned to Nathan.

Voidstar: Do not think to command me. Leon tried that and look how things went for him. I am not some snotling who will bend knee to your will. I am a simple man, Nathan, and I leave you with but two choices. Allow me to do as I will, or…

He pushed the desk back a little again, his head tilted as his eyes grew wider.

Voidstar: ...become the person I do all of that to.

He stood back and shrugged, laughing in his deep, rumble of a voice.

Voidstar: Matters not to me which you choose. But pick wisely.

Nate smiled and nodded as he reflected on it for a moment.

Nathan Callaghan: Very well… You do as you please, Void. So you can stand there as I go through this paperwork or you can leave. Whatever you want to do, I support.

Nathan glanced back down at his paperwork. The lights cut out again and upon their return Void was gone.

MATCH TEN: TRIALS CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH (15 MIN TIME LIMIT)
Scarlett Highland vs Brendan Callaghan
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Winner: Brendan Callaghan
Finishing Move: Roll-Up (With tights pull)
Near Falls: Brendan Callaghan (1), Scarlett (2)
Match Length: 07:33

Match Notes:
Brendan offered Scarlett a handshake but she turned her nose up at him and shook her head. Scarlett pointed to the entrance ramp and yelled out ‘VOIDSTAR!’ Brendan looked in fear but he wasn't there and Scarlett took Brendan out with a running knee strike. She pinned him but he kicked out. Scarlett screamed at him to stay down before arguing with the referee. The two fought back and forth before Brendan dropped her with a double arm DDT. He pinned her but Scarlett kicked out after two. Brendan got out to the apron and looked to springboard off of the ropes when he noticed Voidstar jumping over the barricade. In fear, Brendan re-entered the ring. Scarlett charged Callaghan and went for a clothesline but he ducked it and Scarlett almost charged into Voidstar, who was now standing on the apron. Scarlett screamed in fear before Brendan rolled her up and held onto her tights and the referee counted to three.

Post Match:
Brendan had won the match and was declared the new Trials Champion. He grabbed the belt and darted out through the crowd. Voidstar entered the ring and Scarlett ran into him. She went to slap Voidstar but he caught her hand and then he took her out with the Abyss. The lights then turned off and when they turned back on, Scarlett and Voidstar were both gone and the ring was empty.

BACKSTAGE
A cameraman is running down the hallway, breathing heavily as the shot bounces up and down with every stride he makes. The camera pans behind himself as we see #TheSociety shirts blocking the hallway. As the cameraman turns back around, he runs right into Trent Grundy who snatched the camera as the man was falling down.

Trent Grundy: This is a pretty expensive piece of equipment little man, you should thank me for keeping it safe.

The cameraman lay on the ground, breathing heavily, but wouldn't say a word. Trent pointed the camera towards the sea of Followers and from them emerged Becky Balfour-Lawless with her newly crowned Liberty championship on her shoulder. She walked up to the cameraman on the ground and placed a boot on his chest.

Becky Balfour-Lawless: I believe he said you should thank him.

Still, the man said nothing. Becky pressed her foot down more causing the man to scream out 'okay, okay!'. Becky eased up the pressure but kept her boot on his chest.

Cameraman (Stuttering): T-th-thank you.

Trent chuckled as he kept the camera on Becky now. Her nose was swollen and bruised from the microphone to the face she received earlier, courtesy of Melissa Reeves.

Becky Balfour-Lawless: Earlier tonight, history was confirmed as I was crowned co-champion of Liberty due to my pinfall over Melissa Reeves last week during our hell in a cell match. That makes me the ONLY two time Liberty champion in this company's history. Speaking of history, let's talk about Zeke Reed. I don't mention that name because of any history he's made on his own, but more so because of the history between us. Remind everyone Zeke, everytime you and I have been in the ring with the Liberty championship on the line, how did it go for you?

Becky leaned her bruised face closer to the camera, staring into it with angered eyes.

Becky Balfour-Lawless: Terribly, that's how it went for you. Not only did I eliminate you to win the Liberty championship at the very first show ever, but I PINNED YOU at the first supershow, Shippin' Off To Boston. If you're keeping score, that makes it two wins for me, and zero for you with THIS on the line.

Becky lifts the championship off of her shoulder to show it off.

Becky Balfour-Lawless: Let's talk the present though, let's talk tonight. Tonight, you were gifted a golden opportunity, and now you have the chance to walk out the Liberty champion, but sometimes history repeats itself, and unfortunately for you, the third time won't be a charm as we compete for the top prize in this company.

Becky chuckled before immediately breaking it and staring straight into the camera, emotionless.

Becky Balfour-Lawless: You called us cockroaches. You said you were going to 'stomp me out'. Reality is, you can't. You've tried, you've failed, and the only thing that has changed is the calendar year. #TheSociety are going nowhere, and neither is this Liberty championship. I'll do my part, make sure you do yours, Melissa.

Becky stomped her boot on the chest of the cameraman now as Trent then dropped the camera on him, sending the scene to static.

HEADLINE: SINGLES MATCH
Zeke Reed vs Becky Balfour
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Winner: Becky Balfour
Finishing Move: Roll-up pin (after low blow)
Near Falls: Zeke (3), Becky (1)
Match Length: 12:43

Match Notes:
This match dating back to the origins of Liberty didn't disappoint as Becky put her (Co)Liberty Championship on the line against Liberty original, Zeke Reed. Zeke attempted to make good on his promise of stomping out the cockroach of The Society taking Balfour-Lawless down early and often. Zeke rained down stomps to the fallen voice of The Society, but Becky would recognize where she was in the ring and get to the ropes. Zeke continued to show why he's consistently in the Liberty Championship hunt by controlling most of the match. It appeared that Becky would lose the Liberty championship for herself and Melissa Reeves after being hit with the American History X Curb Stomp, but as Zeke went for the pin, Becky was able to get a foot on the ropes. Zeke stood up to confront the referee as Becky took the time to recover. Becky pushed Zeke forward and into the referee who stumbled back. With the ref distracted, Becky hit Zeke with a low blow and then rolled him up. The referee had regained his composure and made the three count, giving Becky the win.

Post Match:
Melissa Reeves came to the top of the entranceway and slowly capped for Becky. Becky in return held her championship into the air shouting that she was the 'ONLY two time Liberty Champion'! Reeves returned Becky's taunt by holding up her own Liberty championship and smiling at the Society leader.

BACKSTAGE
Backstage at the arena, Riley Savell dressed in skinny jeans and a cutaway shirt walks down the hall, she approaches Nathan Callaghan’s office. She stops and briefly raps on the door before entering, a smile on her face as she does.

Riley Savell: Hey Nate, you wanted to see me, right?

Nathan smiles widely as he waves Riley in.

Nathan Callaghan: I did! Come in and have a seat.

Riley takes a seat opposite Nathan and leans back, kicking her feet out in front of her, she looks a little stiff as she moves.

Riley Savell: So, what’s up boss?

Nathan leans forward as he looks over Riley for a few moments.

Nathan Callaghan: First things first, I want to get last night out of the way. While I don’t think Cassie Idol is innocent, I don’t want to see any of that here in my company. It sets a bad precedent. That being said…

He smiles.

Nathan Callaghan: I love that fiery passion of yours, so I can’t be trying to control you too much… Like others across the border are trying to do.

He shrugs. Riley chuckles slightly, leaning in to meet Nathan at his desk.

Riley Savell: That bitch had it coming Nate, she’s had it coming to her for weeks now. Jenson and Cassie are a problem, they think sine long forgotten glory of his allows them to act however they please… I merely corrected the behavior.

Riley smiles sweetly and shakes her head.

Riley Savell: Tessa? She doesn’t have that problem, so you have nothing to worry about, boss. Besides, Howard is a kiss ass and a placater, I’ll never respect him like I do you.

He leans back in his chair and grins.

Nathan Callaghan: You sure know how to make a guy feel special, don’t you?

He laughs and shakes his head.

Nathan Callaghan: Anyway, I’ve been going over the video of your match with Dani from a couple of weeks ago and after much deliberation, I decided to rebook the match and erase the previous one from the record books, since you were obviously screwed by that referee who’s no longer employed.

He shrugs.

Nathan Callaghan: So you’re booked twice tonight but I hear that Dani isn’t here. In fact, I heard she’s scared after Voidstar… Did whatever he did to her. But I don’t give a shit about that. Since Dani is not here, she gets no contract and you are officially the winner.

Riley smirks and taps the desk with a wink.

Riley Savell: See, that’s what I like about you boss, you’re a smart man. You understand this business and you know some gutter skank could NEVER get a legitimate victory over a talent like me.. I mean, fuck I’m the best champion you’ve got, the most sought after talent Liberty has to offer and she’s…

Riley leans back as though thinking her words over.

Riley Savell: She’s a talentless, desperate little whore who tried to use my brother and our name to get ahead.

Riley shrugs and sighs dramatically.

Riley Savell: Sometimes, it’s a huge responsibility being the future of this business, you know? Always have to be looking out for the posers and the hangers on.

Nathan Callaghan: Oh I can’t even imagine how much of a responsibility it is… But I know you can handle it and that’s why you’re one of my favorite girls. Even an angel, if I might say so myself.

He gives Riley a wink and a nod. She places her hand under her chin and flutters her eyelashes before laughing.

Riley Savell: You know, I was thinking, what with Empire deciding they can’t handle my star power on every show and giving me the week off, it’s about time I gave something back to the company who has shown nothing but faith in me…

She leans all the way back in the chair and smiles at Nathan.

Riley Savell: So, How about next Friday I do an exclusive meet and greet with my biggest fans? I know you’ll only pick the best and the brightest to attend, after all, getting to meet me is not only a huge honor, but a privilege most of the ball scratching morons that attend these shows simply don’t deserve.

She holds her hand out, looking at her ring and smiling at the light reflecting off it as she talks.

Riley Savell: But, I’m sure we can find a few dedicated and worthy individuals who would do just about anything to meet, THE Riley Savell, double champion, face of the business and rookie of the year… don’t you agree?

Nathan smiled widely and nodded his head.

Nathan Callaghan: That sounds amazing and you can count on me to make sure only those deserving to be in your presence will be there.

Riley grins back at him, slowly standing up she flicks her hair with a sigh.

Riley Savell: I can always count on you Nate… thank you for this little meeting, it’s been very productive.

She smooths out her shirt, taking careful note of her appearance on camera.

Riley Savell: I’ll see you later and if I were you, I’d keep that door locked, won’t be long until Becky is trying to crawl under your desk to earn a mystery spot here too.

She winks at him with another laugh, turning towards the door. Nathan laughs before he responds.

Nathan Callaghan: That position isn’t one she could fill. Good luck tonight.

He looks down at papers on his desk and starts to look them over as Riley exits.

MAIN EVENT: SINGLES MATCH
Melissa Reeves vs Katie Anderson
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Winner: Melissa Reeves
Finishing Move: Reaver Slam
Near Falls: Reeves (3), Anderson (3)
Match Length: 07:33

Match Notes:
This started as a fair match between Katie Anderson and the longest running Liberty champion, Melissa Reeves. Reeves showed why she's a champion early on with various suplex variations, but after a few near falls, Katie was able to kick out. Katie fought back, showing why she is a former champion as well, returning the suplex assault with different variations of her own. She taunted Reeves saying 'anything you can do, I can do better', only to have Reeves kick her in the face from the mat. The kick turned something on inside of the challenger, who took the match down a dirty path, using her nails to rake the eyes of the champion. Katie then dragged Melissa's face across the top rope before being warned by the referee. Katie went for a pin, with her feet on the middle ropes but the referee caught the underhanded tactic at a two count and stopped the count. Katie was livid, but Melissa showed the heart of a champion and fought back. A corner dropkick rocked Anderson, but it was the Reaver Slam that finally put her away, giving Melissa another successful championship defense.

Post Match:
Melissa celebrated with her championship as co-champion Becky Balfour-Lawless made her way to the ring carrying her own championship. Becky and Melissa got in each other's faces and looked like they were about to come to blows before each of them held their respective championship's into the air. Becky then back tracked and slid out of the ring, giving Melissa her moment as she celebrated with her title with Becky looking on as the show came to an end.