Paradigm - Episode 3 - The Crowning

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(Before Paradigm is to begin, fans are still making their way to their seats as ‘Soy Libre’ hits the speakers to a decent reaction from the crowd. Ruby Garner makes her way out onto the stage. Backstage, we see Kimberly Chase, seated comfortably in her Director’s Chair, while Ramesses sits on a prop Throne with headsets on. He puts on his best James Earl Jones voice for the introductions. The camera cuts back to the ringside area as Garner looks at the crowd for a moment.)

Ramesses (off-screen): The following contest is scheduled for ONEEEEE FALLLLLLLL. Fighting out of No Place Like Home.. Weighing in at 11lbs, 9 ounces… RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUBY GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARNER!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

(Garner climbs into the ring, hearing the fans laugh at the terrible job. Her music fades out, bringing in ‘Альфа Ромео + Бета Джульетта’ over the speakers. Stepping out onto the stage is Galina Davidova. She warms herself up, throwing some strikes prior to making her way down to the ring.)

Kimberly Chase (off-screen): And her opponent. She’s from.. Where is this thing from? She’s from Baltimore, Maryland now. Weighing in at..Probably 240lbs. Nice shoes. I like my shoes. Roddy, I don’t want to do this right now. Can we just tell these girls to fuck off and fight?

Ramesses (off-screen): GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVIDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOYES, MY SEKHMET, VAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Galina glances back at the ramp as she walks up the steps to the apron. She slowly climbs into the ring, looking at Ruby Garner.)

Ramesses: Tell me what you think about Galina Davidova, aside from telling her to fuck off.

Kimberly Chase: I like her attire.

Ramesses: I’m sure she’s here to win, right here at the Nassau Coliseum.

Kimberly Chase: Just fight.

(Garner and Galina face off in the middle of the ring, but there’s no referee. Justina Jade runs down to the ring in a referee shirt, sliding in to immediately call for the bell!!)

Pre-Show -- Gateway Match
Galina Davidova vs. Ruby Garner

(DING DING DING!!!)

Ramesses: And we are off to the races. Kimberly, did you know that Ruby Garner actually came from the land of Oz?

Kimberly Chase: She’s short. A flying monkey.

(Garner and Galina look over at Jade before locking up in the middle of the ring.)

Kimberly Chase: Who is the hobbit?

Ramesses: I believe that’s Justina Jade. The Welsh wrestler who never quite grew up.

Kimberly Chase: Why is a child in there?

(The two combatants are breaking out their finest chain wrestling. Galina doesn’t seem to be trying, while Ruby is giving it her absolute best.)

Ramesses: This is a true David versus Goliath story. Galina Goliath is allowing the Ruby Slippers to work circles around her.

Kimberly Chase: She should just trip her.

(Galina quickly escapes the waistlock with one of her own, deadlifting the poor gal up and throwing her down to the canvas with ease. Galina quickly pounces onto Garner, looking for a rear naked choke.)

Ramesses: And here comes the Rear Naked Choke from Goliath.

Kimberly Chase: Why do they call it the Rear Naked Choke?

Ramesses: I always figured it was coined by the Hall of Famer, Ron Jeremy. You know, the guy who looks like Mario.

Kimberly Chase: Horrible movie.

(The two are laughing on commentary as Galina is completely embarrassing Garner inside of the ring. Unable to fully lock in the choke, Galina quickly pulls her up. She slaps on the sleeper hold on Garner before lifting her up and over with a Sleeper Suplex.)

Ramesses: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH!!!

Kimberly Chase: I like that move, finish her off.

(Galina quickly switches over into a modified neck crank, locking her hands as the neck of Garner twists viciously..LEADING TO THE TAP OUT!!!)

(DING DING DING!!!)

(Galina Davidova climbs off of Ruby Garner, who was completely taken off her game by the size of Galina.)

Ramesses: HEEEEEEEEERE IS YOUR WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNER… THE TALL, THE MIGHTY, THE ONE WHO DOESN’T KNEEL…. GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALINAAAAAAAAAAA DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAVIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDDDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVVVVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

(Ruby holds onto her neck as Galina kneels beside her, putting her hand out to Garner. The two do shake hands for the moment.)

Ramesses: What a great moment here as we saw Goliath finally win one over the guy with the slingshot. Hell of a win for Galina Davidova!!

Kimberly Chase: Just how I like my matches.. Not boring.

(Galina Davidova exits the ring to a good reaction from the audience. Working her way up the ramp, she high fives the last fan before disappearing through the curtain. Garner is helped to the back by Justina Jade as we’re ready to start Paradigm!!!)

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“1!”

(Loud Biohazard Siren takes over the speakers momentarily, leading into the video playing over the wall. A loud percussion precedes each of the words on the screen.)

“The..”

(Slow motion footage of several Paradigm wrestlers are shown inside of the ring.)

“Paradigm..”

(Darkened footage of Ava sitting in the locker room.)

“Has…”

(Footage of the Crimson Bouquet standing at the top of the stage.)

“Shifted.”

(Dark Maiden delivers a Rope Hung Tornado DDT on Autumn Dusk.)

“Wooo, follow me!”

(Seung delivers a running penalty kick across the side of Lillie Saint’s back.)

“This is for real, I don't know where we are”

(A snap Powerslam from Ava to Kathryn Jardine.)

“Wooo, rage on!”

(YOKAI applies a vicious cross-armed submission to Alandra.)

“Don't lose sight we gonna play to win it back tonight”

(A discus lariat from Athena Daze collides with Masumi Sun.)

“Wooo, Follow me!”

(The Inevitable, Alandra and Kimberly Chase taunt the fans on the way to the ring.)

“Once inside Fight back cause you can't run & hide”

(Dark Maiden leans in the ropes, stalking her opposition during their entrance.)

“Wooo, Can't break me!”

(Crimson Bouquet members Lillie Saint and Crazy Violet deliver a double superkick to Kamari.)

“Waste no time, no harm, no crime”

(Several quick shots of Ava, Kamari, Amber Payne, Dark Maiden, The Crimson Bouquet, Kimberly Chase, Alandra,YOKAI and Seung wrap up the video prior to explosions arriving on the stage to welcome us to PARADIGM!!!)

Dilan Valentine: Inside of Goliath Studios, we’re coming off of Legacy Gauntlet VII!!! New Champions crowned, and now we march towards November 19th in New York City.. First stop...PARADIGM!!! Hello everybody, I’m Dilan Valentine, joined as always by the new Professor of Professional Wrestling, Lori Swick. Of course we’re also joined by the original drummer for Skid Row..Mr. Leo Criss!!! Guys, we have one hell of a show lined up.

Lori Swick: Of course we do! So many things are taking place as we head into SWWS vs. Kazoka Office: Standoff. We already know of SOME of the competitors, will we find out more tonight?

Leo Criss: I don’t know how to play the drums.

(Loud chants of ‘Zane, Zane, Zane’ are heard from the crowd as the Crescent Moon herself is inside of the ring, along with Alandra from the Inevitable, as well as the Executive Assistant to SWWS, Veronica are in the middle of the ring. Each of them has a microphone in their hand.)

Veronica: What’s up Culver City? This is amazing. We haven’t shared this ring since..Ever!

Alandra: Don’t get too excited, you’re not doing this every night.

Veronica: Ladies and Gentlemen!! As some of you have heard, our Chairman is taking a little bit of a breather to catch up on some much needed sleep.

Zane: We grounded him..

Veronica: Also, we decided that it was best for the General Manager of Paradigm, Akiko to also take a breather for the night.

Alandra: We grounded her..

Veronica: So, tonight.. We are running the show. All three of us, Co-GMs of Paradigm and Blitzkrieg until they get back.

Zane: Wait, Karl Stinson is still around.

Alandra: He’s grounded too!!

(Getting high on her own power, Alandra points at the camera as she mouths ‘I’ll ground you too if you change the channel.’)

Zane: So, we actually don’t have a format tonight, I think we’ll just wing it. What to do..

Alandra: Kimberly Chase is getting a SWWS World Title shot against Ava!!

Zane: Nope.

Alandra: I’M GETTING AN SWWS WORLD TITLE SHOT AGAINST AVA!!!

Zane: Nope.

Veronica: I’M GOING TO GET A TITLE SHOT!!!

Alandra: Fuck off.

Veronica: Language!!

(A slight moment of awkward silence.)

Zane: So.. Is anyone getting a title shot?

Alandra: I mean, we should have a title match.

(Veronica thinks it over with a smirk on her face.)

Zane: Veronica.. No. Don’t do it.

Veronica: What? I was just thinking.

Alandra: Wait, what is she thinking about?

Zane: She wants to announce the SWWS W..

Alandra: SPOILERS!!!

Veronica: You know, for the first time ever.. I actually agree with Alandra. Still, I think we should make that our main event.

Zane: But..Who deserves it?

Alandra: I do.. You better make this happen.

Veronica: FINE!! You’re in.

Zane: Alright, so I hate to say that the inmates are running the asylum tonight.. They aren’t. Still, if you guys need me, I’ll be in the back. Being catered to by everyone really takes a lot out of you. Plus, the elephants.. They are hungry.

Alandra: Wait a se..

Zane: Shhhh, too much talking. Too little food. Get out of my way.

Veronica: Oh, no! You poor thing! Let’s get you out of here. Alandra, take over!

(Alandra watches on as Zane and Veronica exit the ring to a loud ovation for the returning Zane.)

Alandra: Oh wow! Such a lovely response. I know what you all want right now. You’ve been asking for it, and now you have it. For your listening pleasure, I present to you… 30 straight minutes of Dead Alert!!

(The crowd promptly begins to boo at the idea.)

Alandra: And a one..And a two..And a..hit it bo..

(The camera quickly cuts to a commercial break all about food and stuff, because what better way to ensure further chaos than to bring up edibles with our interim general managers. We rejoin SWWS Paradigm at ringside, where the lovely Marionette is standing by to present our opening contest.)

Marionette: KWDIAMONDSが誇らしげに提示するこの試合は、1つの秋までに決定されます！この試合では、KWDIAMONDS SpeedStarチャンピオンシップの次の公式候補を決定します！

(Purple, yellow, and blue strobes fill the arena with a sense of joyous brain-freeze as ‘LOVE LOVE SUGAR’ starts to play across the sound system, the fans greeting the bouncy Terumi Niki with loud cheers. She jumps up and down a few more times before stopping at the stage to give a huge wave with both arms followed by a big thumbs up, the fans joining her in the gesture.)

Marionette: 最初の競合他社をご紹介します。彼女は日本の福島県伊達市の代表としてこれらの土地を優雅にしています。甘いお姫様二木てるみです！

(Showing her appreciation of their support, Terumi gives a bow before skipping down the walkway towards the ring, doing her best to slap hands with every fan on her way there.)

Lori Swick: This match presents such a huge opportunity, with Terumi and her opponent for the evening having their first chance here to ascend to the next level in their respective careers. While she’s all cheerful now, once that bell rings you know the smiles will fade.

Leo Criss: I think any sense of me having normal glucose levels faded too.

Dilan Valentine: Oh stop it.

(Reaching the apron, Terumi bows her head across the top rope a moment before springing to life and into the ring with ease. She gives a twirl to the center before posing with another love filled thumbs up along with her adoring fans. She then gives her own applause before taking a corner and watching the stage as her music fades out to ‘Bumblebee’ the crowd still roaring in approval.)

Marionette: この試合で2人目のアスリートを紹介します！彼女も福島県伊達出身です。彼女は私たちの貴重なマルハナバチ、小山メイです！

(The purple and blue lights give way to the power of yellow as an adorable bumblebee makes her way onto the stage. She spins around in a circle a few times before giving her wings a little jiggle and removing her mask to reveal it’s Mei Koyama, who now gives her own jump for joy.)

Dilan Valentine: Before you even start Leo, we all know how sweet Mei is too so sit back and take the sugar in because this young lady will never stop delivering it.

Lori Swick: That sounds very strange, but makes sense. Mei made her statement when it comes to the champion Seiya already, having confronted her at the Legacy Gauntlet VII event. However, as per Kazoka management, due to her junior status she has to compete to be the top contender which brings us to tonight’s contest. You know this has to be eating away at Mei and she’ll look to make an example of her best friend in order to get the shot she feels she’s due.

(Mei wastes no time running down the ramp to the ring, jumping up onto the apron and having a quick seat on it. She gives a big wave before standing up, bowing her head across the top rope. After a second she grips the top rope, leaning back a bit before performing a rather flashy front flip into the ring, sticking the landing.. almost. Mei and Terumi can’t help laughing, with Mei going around in a circle again, stopping in the middle to strike a cute pose raising her arms in the air. She then rushes over to Terumi, giving her a quick hug until the referee calls for her to back off into her respective corner as her music fades out.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

SpeedStar Championship #1 Contender’s Match
Mei Koyama vs. Terumi Niki

(The referee barely has time to back up before the two have locked up in the center. Jockeying for position, the two young women trade holds countering out with no more than a second in between. Finally Terumi manages a side headlock on Mei who tries to send her off but gets stopped. Niki drops to a knee before bringing her down with a headlock takeover, but Mei is quick to roll back into a cover.)

ONE!

(Terumi releases the hold, immediately sliding in for a kick that gets dodged with a rollover that brings Mei to a knee. Koyama goes for a sweep, but Niki does a quick hop to avoid it, the two women now telegraphing one anothers strike attempts. They each then go for dueling dropkicks before front flipping back up to their feet at nearly the same time to a roar of applause from the crowd who show their appreciation for the athleticism of the two.)

Lori Swick: Mei and Terumi both showing why they’re already seen as such high level talent despite being so young. Each knows that being the next number one contender for the SpeedStar Championship will potentially catapult them out of the junior’s division.

(Mei steps up to her dear friend, calling for a test of strength. Terumi links one hand, but quickly spins under, grabbing Mei by the hair and bringing her back to the canvas with a modified snapmare. She keeps hold of the arm and tries to hook her straightjacket surf, however Koyama wiggles free, sliding underneath and delivering a snapmare variation of her own. Mei follows it up with a stiff kick to Niki’s back and a neck snap before going for the pin.)

ONE! TW-

(Terumi shoots the shoulder up, but Mei stays latched onto her, rolling over into a front facelock. Terumi does everything she can to scramble to her feet, clubbing Koyama’s midsection a few times before lifting her up and over into a bridging northern lights suplex.)

Dilan Valentine: Great awareness there by Terumi, let’s see if it’s enough to keep Mei down!

ONE! TWO!

(Mei kicks out, but she doesn’t have a moment to breathe as Terumi cuts her off with a knee to the side of her head. She then reaches a vertical base again, dragging Mei up by her ponytails to join her. She looks to deliver a back suplex, Mei flips out of it though, landing on her feet and using the momentary loss of control by her opponent to push her chest first into the turnbuckle. Niki stumbles back into the clutches of Koyama who hooks around and brings her over in an O’Connor Roll.)

ONE! TWO!

(Terumi pushes Mei off of her to break the pin attempt before the ref can start bringing their hand down for three, but pays for her fighting spirit immediately with a short pump kick. Koyama feels a rush of energy as she lets out a scream, charging after Terumi as she slowly gets back to her feet. Niki meets her at the pass with a spinning back kick which leaves her loopy and open for the satellite DDT which gets a big pop from the crowd. Terumi, who is still reeling from Mei’s kick, looks to her and then to the turnbuckle before slowly looking to make her ascent.)

Leo Criss: The burst of high blood sugar is in some serious trouble here as the equally cringy cavity queen looks to end it.

Dilan Valentine: Are you proud of yourself for those?

Leo Criss: Why yes, yes I am.

(She appears a bit groggy as she gets up, but doesn’t hesitate to try and regain the advantage after spotting her foe. Mei rushes and nails the unsuspecting Terumi with a leaping forearm to the back of the head, staggering her long enough to take her off the second rope, hooking her on the way down with the Bubble Bumble Bee Bridging Backslide Pin.)

ONE! TWO! THREE!

(DING DING DING!!!)

Marionette: ご列席の皆様、KWDIAMONDSではこの試合の勝者である小山メイを誇らしげにご紹介します！

(Both Mei and Terumi break from the pin with each of them having a look of surprise on their face. Though Terumi slaps the mat with a huff, she just as quickly tackles Mei with a big hug that sends her back down from her seated position. Niki then ruffles her hair a bit and hugs cheek to cheek before rolling out and allowing Mei her big moment.)

Dilan Valentine: Definitely a huge win here for Mei Koyama, and while she’s now officially the number one contender for the SpeedStar Championship, it looks like her night isn’t over just yet.

(Cameras were quick to cut back to inside the ring where we see the SpeedStar Champion Seiya having slid into the ring to face down her next challenger. The fans in attendance look on to see what shenanigans she pulls off when grabbing hold of the still celebrating Mei and spinning her around. However, instead of a fist or a kick, Seiya takes a step back and offers both hands to Mei who quickly accepts, to the approval of the masses.)

Dilan Valentine: Very interesting to see the champion come out and show this level of respect and also a breath of fresh air if you ask me.

Lori Swick: Well Dilan, to be fair, despite her being considered one of the bad guys it’s very rare for Seiya to show any kind of disrespect towards her opponents and it’s known that she and Mei have a personal history of goodwill.

(Following the exchange, Mei looks to leave but Seiya cuts off her path, motioning for a microphone which Marionette is quick to give her. The fans give her a bit of a mixed reaction before she begins speaking.)

Seiya: あなたは私の試合の後にそのような強さでリングに降りてきました、私は恩返しをするのが正しいと感じただけです。こんなに長く待たなければならないのはばかげていると思いますが、経営陣からあなたのタイトルの機会が来月行われるとの連絡がありました。 11月19日、スタンドオフで。私にあなたの最高の戦いを持ってきてください！

(Looking to hand the microphone back over, Seiya looks surprised to have it taken by Mei, who taps it a few times and unintentionally causes a painful screeching sound from it before trying to talk.)

Mei Koyama: みんなごめんなさい! Sorry! Seiya look.. You go to give speech, tell me give my best but you need to be fair to all. I know SWWS at war but we are not and we are not with fans! Respect them like you respect me and give speech for us all! When do we battle?

Seiya: 私は私たちがするだろうと言った...

Mei Koyama: No! When do we battle?!

(It was clear that Seiya was beginning to seethe under the pressure and the tug of war over the microphone, Mei actually showing a bit of frustration herself as well.)

Mei Koyama: Say it! Say for all!

Seiya: FINE! You want to hear me?! Hear me! Mei Koyama we fight at the Standoff!

(Seiya pushes the microphone into Mei who stumbles back a bit. She tries to go after the champion as she exits the ring, but is held back by Marionette. While the fans voice displeasure over the pushback by the champion, it’s also clear that they’re excited for the match announcement.)

(The scene cuts away from the ring, away from the arena and on location. The image of the SWWS World Championship greeting the masses to a huge ovation. Panning out we see the champion Ava seated on the top turnbuckle of a training ring with a mostly serious expression topped off with that smirk of hers.)

Ava: I feel like this is the part where I say I never expected this to happen. You know, come at you with the talk of my dreams, how grateful I am for everything. Now granted some of that is true, I’d be lying if I said that I never thought this day would come. When someone dedicates their life to something, they have to have that vision, they have to have that moment etched in their minds, ready to make it reality and then reach heights beyond it. I’m not much for talking, I leave that to the attention seekers most days, but winning this championship.. Well I only felt it right to address you all, especially considering the news I got not too long ago.

(Ava moved the title belt from her shoulder, resting it on her lap and looking at it intently.)

Ava: As a champion, I readied myself to defend it with pride, and trust me I will. Thankfully this isn’t a situation where I won’t be able to. I just.. Well it turns out that I might have to wait a bit and to be honest, that doesn’t really sit well with me. It’s pretty public that SWWS is getting ready for a standoff, possibly even a full on war, and I feel it’s only right for me to lead the charge, for me to set the example by going in that ring show after show and besting everyone I can. Giving them a reason to see that we are more than the petty arguments you see online. So I went and asked for the best, I gave a list of every single one of those women who graced the ring for the first ever Legacy Gauntlet and in reverse order of elimination, I said let me at them. I was told that may happen in time, but first I had to take on one of their representatives. In a match where my title might not even be on the line, that would be determined in some way to come.

(It was pretty evident that Ava wasn’t pleased as she placed her left hand on the championship and trailed across the engraving of her name.)

Ava: Now I’m not the kind to try for anything political, and I’m not about to start that trend. You all deserve better. What I will do though, starting next Paradigm, is make sure that they know what we already do. We fight for this, we fight for everything at every chance and we do not sit back to let the sparks fly. We make them ourselves. This championship is ours and we will give it the honor it deserves. Watch us.

(Removing her hand, she slung the title over her shoulder once again before hopping off the turnbuckle and exiting the ring, the scene fading out.)

(The show then cuts over to an ad break about Pepsi.. Oh no..)

(Cutting back from the eerie commercial, in the backstage area Lillie Saint and Crazy Violet are walking down the hall. Noticing in their path is DoA, consisting of Amber Payne, Davina Knox, and Kylie Ravers. The trio seems to be walking around to size up the competition on Paradigm. Violet initially storms over, but Saint quickly follows suit in order to stop her in her tracks.)

Lillie Saint: Vie, come on. Now isn’t the time. We have enough to prepare for.

(The irritated look on Violet’s face tells a different story than her partner. Initially wanting to shove past Lillie, she eventually holds herself back.)

Amber Payne: If it isn’t the Crimson Bouquet…

Lillie Saint: Crap..

(DoA collectively approaches Violet and Lillie, glaring down their adversaries.)

Amber Payne: Davina, Kylie. You remember them. The dreaded and unstoppable Crimson Bouquet. On one side, we have a girl who has been stuck on repeat since June with her personalities.. And then we have the red headed punching bag of pro wrestling. It’s good to see you two again!

Lillie Saint: Vie, please.

(Fire all but shooting from her eyes at the trio, Violet does everything she can to hold herself back.)

Amber Payne: Don’t. Let her get everything off her chest. The girls and I sure took care of you without any issues, Little Violet. That seems to be a trend these days. Tempers held back all the time, and why? Is it because you’ve realized that being held back by your handler keeps you in a safe space?

(Crazy Violet tries calming herself down, turning completely away from DoA. Lillie glances over at her partner, wanting to square up to the three of them despite being outnumbered.)

Lillie Saint: How about we talk about what really counts around here? It took three of you to eliminate her from the Gauntlet. You couldn’t keep her down though. The only reason that she’s not ripping you to shreds right now is because we know this isn’t the place, and this isn’t the time. We’ll deal with you in the only place that counts, we’ll do that inside of the ring.

(Davina and Kylie separate from Amber, beginning to swarm towards Lillie Saint.)

Amber Payne: It’ll be in the ring. Think we’d waste an easy victory by hurting the two of you back here? Lillie, you may not know this, but everyone else has been clued in. You’re the little southern sweetheart in this company. You’ll be facing Ava eventually, surely you won’t need Violet for that. Where will that leave her though?

(Saint looks down momentarily, eventually giving a long glance at Crazy Violet. Even though Violent doesn’t agree with the statement, she knows the possibility as well as anyone.)

Lillie Saint: That’s funny. Is this how you get the advantage over your opponents? You can’t beat them in the ring, so you have to try to divide and conquer? I’m going to fill you in on something that just might go over your head. Ready?

(Stepping up to Amber Payne, she doesn’t realize that she’s directly surrounded by Kylie and Davina. Violet turns her head slightly towards Saint, listening.)

Lillie Saint: I know there’s always a chance to get somewhere individually.. We’ll always have each other though. Not one single person in the Crimson Bouquet holds the glory.. We both do. Teaming up with her, that’s my top priority. That’s not changing..

(Glaring at Saint, Amber steps in and faces off with Saint. Crazy Violet steps in, fists clenched, to square off with Kylie and Davina. It appears that the five of them are ready to come to blows in the middle of the hallway. )

Voice: Nope!!

(The five continue their face off as Veronica quickly steps in between both sides. She takes the risk by standing in between Payne and Saint.)

Veronica: That is NOT happening here. Back up!

Lillie Saint: Veronica, it’s fi..

(Not wanting to hear it, Veronica keeps the two sides separated.)

Veronica: Lillie, no. I need to say this, and say it now. Paradigm is supposed to be about competition, and the fight to win. We’re not having this backstage fight. The five of you want to make this happen so badly. Alright, I got this. DoA.. Davina Knox and Kylie Ravers.. You’re taking on the Crimson Bouquet. You’re both taking on the Sydney Experience.. And you’re both taking on The Inevitable.

(The five begin to glance over at Veronica with a mix of confusion and eagerness to get in the ring and fight.)

Veronica: This will happen tonight in OUR main event. A fatal four way tag team match. Seeing as everyone is motivated..and since Emiko, Alandra, and I have talked about it.. It is going to be for something special.. The winning team gets a reward for their victory..And that is the SWWS PARADIGM TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

Dilan Valentine (off-screen): Oh man!

Veronica: So, ladies.. I suggest you go get ready, because your time to shine is coming up VERY soon!!

(Veronica, pleased with herself, goes to walk through DoA. They won’t budge for her, so Veronica decides to walk around them instead as we head back to ringside.)

Ring Announcer: This next match is scheduled for one fall with a fifteen minute time limit!

(As the announcer and audience await the theme of the first competitor, they’re met with silence. Cameras quickly cut to the backstage area where a group of officials are checking on a downed YOKAI who appears to be clutching her arm in pain, fighting to get back to her feet. Trainers rush in to try and keep her from making a hasty trip to the stage, joined by Masumi Sun who looks beyond annoyed at the situation.)

Masumi Sun: You serious? This is ridiculous, we are supposed to have a match, what are you doing?

(Sun tries to step to the seated YOKAI, but is stopped by Ren who has Kamari by her side.)

Kamari: We have problem? You want opponent so badly, why not Ren? You see YOKAI hurt.

(Before Masumi can respond, Michelle Jenkins, Nicoletta Meyer, and Megumi Iwai make their way over from different directions. All women look ready to fight when a loud whistle sound is heard, drawing their attention. They spread apart to see a clearly irritated Zane with a bag of beef jerky in hand. She eyes the situation, slowly chewing before her gaze locks with one person in particular.)

Zane: Why is it always you? Can you just stop being drama for five minutes please, for fu-

Kamari: This no me or Ren, Miss Za-

Zane: Marika, Mira, Mari, Kamari, whatever the hell your name is this month, just stop. I’m way too pregnant for this and while your undisclosed medical condition isn’t that deep in yet, trust me you’ll find out soon enough what that means. So cut the act and tell me what happened.

Kamari: I don’t know..

Zane: Great, cool. Look back your scarlet self and Ren up. Hell that goes for all of you. Akira, you’re going to get that checked out but until you get the green light, I’m not risking anything. So you competing tonight isn’t a thing anymore.

YOKAI: But Emi-

Zane: Nope.

YOKAI: I’ll be fi-

Zane: Nope. Now all of you get the hell away from me and bring me some more food while I get you a new opponent, Masumi, and I try to figure out what the hell happened to you, Akira. Guys, cut to something else already. I am sick of the camera.

(Any attempt at a rebuttal gets cut off by a very menacing glare from Zane, who motions for everyone to move which they oblige. The cameras go to a separate area backstage where we find Lexi Gold inside of the locker room sitting on the floor reading a book to her favorite creepy dolls once again. They were all dressed in Halloween costumes whereas The Golden Goddess had on a gorgeous Coral Maxi Dress. She closes the book and takes a quick glance at the camera, then at her dolls.)

Lexi Gold: That concludes the story. The spider ate Cinderella and lived happily ever after. What a beautiful ending. It almost made me shed a tear. The next story will be Goldilocks and the three spiders. It is personally one of my favorites. What was that, Dolly?

Dolly: …..

Lexi Gold: Oh you liked my performance in the Gauntlet Match? It was beautifully done despite not winning, but here I am. Here we are embarking on this new journey. The weird thing is not one person on the roster has welcomed me here since I joined. Is it because of Jealousy? Hatred? Humans are hard to figure out, Dolly. Sometimes I wish I could turn into a doll like you, or a giant spider.

(She tilts her head to the side and goes into a weird trance where she transforms into a giant spider and jumps on every single member of the roster. Her eyes opened wide as she was locked in the trance for a good while. Suddenly, backstage interviewer Pazia Mantzios comes up from behind with a mic in hand and startles her. Lexi seems annoyed over the interruption, but decides to do the interview anyway.)

Pazia Mantzios: I'm sorry to interrupt.. whatever it was that you were doing, but can I get your thoughts on why you decided to sign with SWWS?

Lexi Gold: I saw a very big opportunity that I couldn't pass down and I also feel like I could accomplish quite a lot here if I work hard enough, Pazia.

(Both women exchanged smiles, Lexi played with her hair. The camera got a closeup of the visible cobwebs attached to it. Pazia felt a little uneasy being around her, especially with the reputation she had in this business, but the young interviewer pushed those thoughts aside in her head and continued speaking.)

Pazia Mantzios: That is a good answer, Lexi. SWWS has the most talented wrestlers around, including my husband who I am sure you both will have the privilege of sharing the ring together one day.

Lexi Gold: That explains how you got your job. I never been one to take the easy route, but hey whatever works best for you.

Pazia Mantzios: Lexi.. I-

Lexi Gold: I wasn't finished. As far as sharing the ring with him, sure. I will turn down no challenge. Godzilla could burst through those doors and I will be ready for battle. I may have lost on my debut match, but there are better days ahead.

Pazia Mantzios: I love the confidence you're showing. Are there any other superstars you've maybe had your eye on facing?

(She rubs her chin and gets a huge smirk on her face, knowing her answer was not what someone would expect to hear.)

Lexi Gold: You.

Pazia Mantzios: I'm flattered, but I'm not a wrestler. I was actually thinking of someone like Johnny Sykes. You two seem to have a good working relationship despite the controversy that surrounded him.

Lexi Gold: It's not often that someone gets to see a different side of me than what you're used to seeing. Johnny has, and I would be privileged to face him one day. Everyone can form their own opinion of me regarding. Luckily I don't care. Now if you'll excuse me, Pazia. I'd like to read another story to my dolls. Would you care to join in?

Pazia Mantzios. I will pass. Have fun.

(Lexi turns around and walks over to where she was seated on the floor, sits criss-crossed and starts to read to her dolls once again, the show cutting to a quick break promoting ear drops. Those are so much fun. Following the cringe, we return to ringside where once again the announcer looks set to hopefully bring us another match.)

Ring Announcer: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a fifteen minute time limit!

(The lights around the stage flash several shades of blue and green as ‘Kamikaze’ begins to play, the crowd giving a heavily mixed reaction. The usually chipper Masumi instead saunters out, still all smiles but with an extra bit of attitude behind it. She gives an acknowledging nod before making her way down towards the ring.)

Ring Announcer: Introducing first, coming to us from Nagoya, Chubu, Japan, she weighs in tonight at a mighty 122 pounds. This is the SWEET AND SOUR SPIRIT BOMB OF THE SWWS, MMAAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSUUUUUUUUMMMMIIIIIII SSSSUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNN!!!

Lori Swick: Masumi Sun, has been showing what some call a mean streak that all started at the Legacy Gauntlet. All across our untelevised events, she’s been wrestling with a new aggression that I have to admit has been pretty impressive.

Dilan Valentine: Impressive and very dangerous at the same time. While she’s not facing off with her originally scheduled opponent here tonight, it definitely shows something that she’s still ready for a fight.

(Entering the ring underneath the middle rope, Masumi heads over to the announcer, foregoing the pageantry in favor of grabbing the microphone and shooing the person out the ring right after.)

Masumi Sun: Okay, okay. I know what you all think, what you all ask. But before I answer this, I ask you something. What took you all so long to start asking question about me? I have been giving my all to everything I do in this ring and no matter what match I have, all the sweat and emotion I give, I see my name not in the lights but in the back. I see people come in and take the light, well I am not letting that happen anymore. So while another hog looked to try and take this away from me, I am still here and ready for a battle. So I do not care who it is, I want a match!

(It didn’t take long for the crowd to erupt, much to Masumi’s confusion as she tossed the microphone out the ring to the announcer. She turns herself to face the stage just in time to see Ahmya slide into the ring and instantly tackle her to the canvas with a double leg takedown, laying in stiff forearm shots before deftly floating over and getting in a position to drive her knees over and over into Masumi’s ribs. Masumi claws at her face and manages to roll away, looking shocked and practically horrified momentarily as the ref calls for the bell.)

Leo Criss: Hey now! Hey now, this is unfair!

Dilan Valentine: Call it what you want, Leo but Masumi wanted a fight and she got one!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Singles Match
Masumi Sun vs. Ahmya

(Masumi gets up, getting in the referee’s face and demanding the match be called off, but this only gives Ahmya the opportunity to attack her again, taking her back to the mat with a bulldog. She backs up to the ropes and yells for Masumi to get up, charging in and nailing her with a spinning heel kick on the turn. Masumi staggers back up, this time getting brought back down with a dropkick. Sun struggles to get up a third time with Ahmya rocking her with a vicious running knee strike before she can reach a vertical base, going for the cover right after.)

ONE! TWO! TH-

(Masumi manages to kick out just in time to the shock of the sold out crowd. Giving a nod of acceptance, Ahmya goes back after her opponent, but Masumi again cuts her off with a cheap shot, this time to the throat. Sun takes a moment to shake off the initial flurry as Ahmya clutches her throat in pain, laying in some stiff stomps once she gets her base back. Masumi drags Ahmya up by her short locks, rocking her with some forearms before bringing her over to the ropes and choking her. The official admonishes her and she lets go, but goes right back to it, finally relenting and taking some time to taunt her now downed opponent.)

Leo Criss: Ahmya may have come into this a house of fire, but it seems that Masumi knew just how to extinguish that flame and is now having fun with her.

Lori Swick: That may seem the case now, but if anyone has it in them to get back into this thing, it’s Ahmya. She’s known the world over for her toughness, now more than ever.

(Masumi continues her mocking offense, swiping her boot across the forehead of Ahmya before stomping and kicking at her head and ribs. She continues the assault with shots to the midsection as Ahmya still tries her best to stand back up and fight. Sun pushes her against the ropes before winding up another kick to that spot. However, as she goes for the kick, Ahmya ducks under and rocks her with a palm strike. The two begin trading rights, lefts, forearms, shin kicks, open handed strikes with Masumi breaking through finally with a big elbow strike to the spot that rocks Ahmya. She then pulls her in and tosses her with a huge exploder suplex, going for a cover.)

ONE! TWO!

(Ahmya kicks out with as much authority as she can which infuriates Masumi who lays in some double axe handles to the ribs, kicking at Ahmya as she tries to reach for the ropes. Sun backs up at the referee’s word before charging for the prone Ahmya. At the last second she ducks down, pulling the ropes with her which causes Sun to take a rough tumble to the outside. A clearly dazed Ahmya, finally stands back up only to leap over the ropes and springboard to the outside with a picture perfect moonsault that takes out Masumi. The two women down as the referee begins the count.)

ONE
TWO

Dilan Valentine: These two have been tearing at each other in this hard hitting match, now it comes down to who wants it more here.

THREE
FOUR

(The two women manage to get to a knee each, continuing to trade strikes, before Ahmya leaps onto Masumi and mounts her to lay in some more strikes.)

FIVE
SIX

Leo Criss: One or both of these two need to get back in the ring already!

SEVEN

(Masumi grabs Ahmya by the hair and jerks her down for a big headbutt which gets Ahmya to lose the mount.)

EIGHT
NINE

Lori Swick: I don’t think either care about the count right now, this is all about making a statement!

(Sun tries for the ring, but Ahmya cuts her off with a kick that sends her back down, not bothering to slide in herself as her focus was solely on continuing to go after Masumi.)

TEN!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Ring Announcer: This match has been ruled a no contest due to a double count-out!

(The referee calls for fellow officials and security to come out from the back as Ahmya and Masumi continue to brawl. It gets to the point where both literally need to be carried and pulled apart as the fans beg for them to let them fight.)

(Backstage Kimberly Chase is shown walking throughout the hallways with a huge smile on her face. One would assume it was because of the news regarding her and Ramesses' engagement that was first seen on the post show of Blitzkrieg. She always wore the most beautifullest, luxurious articles of clothing anywhere she went. This was no exception, wearing a silver sequin slit dress and matching heels and of course she had to show off the big rock that shined on her finger as she continued to walk. She looked to be on the search for someone in particular, her eyes gazed around and stopped in her tracks when she spotted Athena Daze standing outside the locker room door. The Mastermind approached her, but kept a bit of distance between them.)

Kimberly Chase: You are just the person I was looking for. I was not expecting to show up to the arena today as an engaged woman, but damn does it feel good! On the other hand these dirty, disgusting fans do not deserve an invite to our wedding. You.. eh we would probably make an exception. We don't need it to be ruined.

(Athena Daze, leaning against the wall by the door in her wrestling gear with her royal blue ‘Laws of Athena’ t-shirt on over it, greets Kimberly warmly.)

Athena Daze: Kimberly, you look absolutely stunning! Wow, beaming from ear to ear. I’m so happy for the two of you. Have you two made any big plans yet?

Kimberly Chase: We’ve been talking about things here and there, but I obviously don’t want to spoil anything. We also have obligations to be here as well, so if anyone thinks this wedding is going to take me away, then they are sadly. sadly mistaken. I didn’t just come to sit around collecting a paycheck. I came here to wrestle, be a manager and be the most dominant women on the roster. You are pretty tough too, but obviously not as tough as The Mastermind. Curious minds want to know, Athena...what exactly are your goals now that you are here?

(Kimberly pulled out a crown and placed it on her head as she waited for a response from her. Athena glanced up at the crown, cocking her head slightly at it. Giving a bit of a sincere smile, she thought about what Kimberly had said.)

Athena Daze: You know, Kimberly.. I’m not too sure right now. We’re just getting our feet wet here in the company. I’m so proud of everyone on the roster thus far. So many of my students are kicking ass, I’m happy with where we’re going. However…

(Raising her head to look at the ceiling, she looked so focused as if she was trying to literally see through that ceiling ahead of her.)

Athena Daze: I suppose I COULD try and get in there to show the world that I didn’t travel the globe to get experience for nothing. Right? Since we’re talking about experience, I do remember having a direct hand in training you. My favorite Mastermind.

(Glancing from the ceiling back at Kimberly, Athena couldn’t help but give a playful smirk.)

Kimberly Chase: You are right.. you did train me and not many people are aware of that. I am grateful for that, but at the same time you shouldn’t take all the credit for my incredible work in the ring. That would be selfish of you. Anyway, nice watch.

Athena Daze: Thank you! I actua..

(Noticing that her wrist was bare, she looked down for a moment in confusion. Finally looking back at Kimberly, she sees the watch dangling in front of her.)

Athena Daze: Oh, that’s good. I see you never lost your charm or skills. Tell you what, future sister in law, I’m so excited to say that! I have to get back into the locker room and take care of a few things.

(Casually taking the watch back from Kimberly with a smile on her face, Athena puts it back on.)

Athena Daze: Can I get a quick hug before we part ways until the next family get-together?

(Kimberly doesn’t respond, and instead pulls her in for a hug before pulling away and allowing Athena to walk back into her locker room as Kimberly watches on. The door opens back up quickly, as Athena peeks her head back out.

Athena Daze: You’re such a sweetheart, Kimberly Chase! By the way… Nice Necklace!!!

(Giving an over the top comedic laugh, Athena dangles the necklace out the door before swinging herself back into the locker room. Kimberly grabs her own neck to check for a missing necklace. She storms into the locker room after Athena, leading to loud laughter from inside of the room as we head back to ringside.)
Dilan Valentine: Two future sisters-in-law having some fun backstage. You usually don’t see Kimberly smiling, is that a sign for things to come?

Leo Criss: That didn’t look like fun, Athena is a thief!!

Lori Swick: Yes, because it’s not like Kimberly tried taking her watch.

Leo Criss: She gave it back!

Dilan Valentine: Alright. Let’s head back to the ring for our next contest.

(Standing inside of the ring is the Ring Announcer, ready to call the next contest. One of the wrestlers is already in the ring.)

Ring Announcer: The following contest is scheduled for one fall with a fifteen minute time limit. Currently in the ring, fighting out of Scottsdale, Arizona. Weighing in at 132lbs… ISAAAAAAAAABEEEEEEEEELLLLA MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARTIN!!!

(Leaning in the corner without even a look out into the crowd is Isabella Martin. She doesn’t look impressed with the audience or how her name was said.)

Leo Criss: Oh, she’s mad.

(Over the speakers, a voice says: ‘PAGING DR. OLSEN.. YOU’RE NEEDED IN THE O.R.’ leading into ‘My Favorite Game’ hitting the speakers. Out steps the resident doctor of SWWS, Dr. Runa Olsen!! Rocking her white coat and stethoscope around her neck, Olsen makes her way down the ramp with a wave to the audience.)

Ring Announcer: And her opponent.. Fighting out of Oslo, Norway. Weighing in at 119lbs… “DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCTOR” RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNA OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLSEN!!!!!!!!!

(The crowd is reacting great to Olsen as she walks up the steps to the apron prior to climbing into the ring. Upon entering the ring, she circles around, giving a wave to the audience.)

Dilan Valentine: The people here at Goliath Studios love Dr. Olsen!!

Lori Swick: What’s not to like? She has cast a tremendous light on the locker room. With her beaming smile and amazing attitude, Olsen has won over so many since debuting here in SWWS.

(Olsen removes her coat and stethoscope, handing it over to the attendant as she gets ready for the match. The referee looks over at the two, standing in between them.)

Leo Criss: Here we go!

(DING! DING! DING!)

Singles Match
Dr. Runa Olsen vs. Isabella Martin

(Martin and Olsen circle the ring, trading interactions with the audience. The crowd is solidly behind Olsen tonight. They circle each other for a moment before locking up in the middle of the ring. They’re trying to get the advantage on one another, but Martin seems to have the power advantage. She pushes Olsen back into the corner. The referee begins his five count as Martin hangs onto the Doctor. Right on four, Martin breaks the hold to look at the referee. A quick back elbow from Martin sends Olsen back into the corner!)

Lori Swick: Oh come on, that’s cheap!

(Martin steps in with a knee strike into the chest of Olsen, followed by a second one. She quickly grinds her forearm into the side of Olsen’s head, garnering another count from the referee.)

Dilan Valentine: Do you think she might be mad that the cameras didn’t catch her entrance?

(Breaking the forearm grind on 4, Isabella Martin grabs the top rope. She presses the boot to the neck of Olsen while glaring at the official. Again, the referee begins to count to five in order to stop Martin from the attacks in the corner.)

Leo Criss: I like this aggression. She is definitely catching on!

(Finally breaking the count one last time, Martin grabs the hand of Olsen, whipping her across the ring. Martin doesn’t even allow Olsen to hit the corner to charge in after her. Olsen has it scouted, grabbing the top rope to catapult over Martin!! Martin hits the top turnbuckle chest first, stumbling back as Olsen darts off into the ropes. She returns with a quick dropkick to send Martin to the canvas. Martin stumbles back up, charging at Olsen who ducks under the clothesline. Olsen squares up as Martin returns after hitting the ropes, delivering a hip toss on Isabella Martin!!)

Dilan Valentine: There we go. We have some momentum now in the favor of the Doctor!!

(Olsen pulls up Martin, looking for a snap suplex to the middle of the ring. Martin punches her in the ribs, using the momentum to reverse into a side suplex. Martin quickly rolls over onto Olsen for the cover.)

Referee: One!!

(Olsen quickly kicks out, leading to Martin pushing the side of her head down with her forearm for another cover.)

Referee: One!!

(Olsen again kicks out, but Martin is persistent. She hooks the leg of Olsen for the third cover.)

Referee: O-!!

Lori Swick: I’m pretty sure Olsen isn’t ready to stay down for a two count?

Dilan Valentine: Not even a one count on that last exchange.

(Olsen sits herself up, as Martin stands up to face the referee. The two exchange words while Olsen is getting to her feet. Martin sees it out of the corner of her eye, going after Olsen with a double leg takedown. Olsen jumps up, catching Martin before dropping back to the canvas with a monkey flip!! Martin spins around once she hits her feet, allowing Olsen to try for the Backstabber. Martin catches her legs, trying to step over into a reverse Boston Crab.)

Leo Criss: Oh damn!

Lori Swick: I haven’t seen that hold done by her before. Someone once called it the Billygoat’s Curse, but I’m not seeing as much torque on the back. Runa is really fighting this thing!

(Pushing off of her hands, Olsen climbs out of the hold. She uses all of her core strength to sit up into a body scissors to the standing Martin. Olsen grabs around her neck, kicking her legs back onto the second rope. Isabella Martin grabs onto her hair, whipping her over the shoulder into a modified snapmare..BUT OLSEN LANDS ON HER FEET!!!)

Dilan Valentine: What athleticism by Runa Olsen!!!

(Martin charges in with a full head of steam..BUT RUNA OLSEN CATCHES HER WITH A SPANISH FLY FROM THE RUNNING ISABELLA MARTIN!!!)

Lori Swick: The Spanish Fly just made a stop in Oslo!!!

(Olsen pounces on Martin for the cover)

Referee: ONE!! TWO!! THREE!!

(DING DING DING!!!)

(‘My Favorite Game’ hits again as Olsen immediately kneels up after her victory. She smiles to herself, then at the crowd.)

Ring Announcer: Here is your winner…DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCTOR RUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNA OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLSEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dilan Valentine: A huge win for Runa Olsen here tonight!! She definitely showed everyone that she has all the fight in the world, and the crowd couldn’t be happier!!

Lori Swick: I have to hand it to her, she took some chances, and even used one of the most unique counters I’ve seen in quite some time. Great job Runa!!

(Olsen takes time to recover from her victory by playing it up to the crowd. She walks over to the ropes, stepping onto the second to peer out into the audience. Upon stepping down from the ropes, she turns around..seeing a California Kingsnake laying in the middle of the ring. It slithers around for a moment, catching Olsen off guard.)

Lori Swick: What in the world?

Leo Criss: Why is there a snake in the middle of the ring?

(Olsen walks over to try and get it out of the ring, asking for the referee to help her out. LEXI GOLD QUICKLY ATTACKS RUNA OLSEN FROM BEHIND!!! GOLD STOMPS AWAY AT OLSEN BEFORE LOOKING OVER AT THE SNAKE..)

Dilan Valentine: Lexi Gold has just attacked Runa Olsen!! What is going on here?!

Lori Swick: Did you see that? She looked down at the snake, and it suddenly moved away from her! How is that possible? Can you train a snake??

(Olsen pushes herself up to a knee, allowing Gold to DELIVER A VICIOUS AXE KICK ACROSS THE BACK OF OLSEN’S HEAD!!!)

Leo Criss: SHE HAS STRUCK GOLD RIGHT ON RUNA OLSEN!!!

(Grabbing the Kingsnake, Gold slowly slides out of the ring. She glares back into the ring while putting the snake around her neck as she backs up the ramp. The scene slowly fades to a silhouette behind a curtain. A single spotlight shines, showcasing what appears to be a slender, but fit female form.)

Unknown Voice: Perfection. It is hard to come by, some would even call it impossible. Anyone who thinks that way, has yet to be face to face with a true star. Molded from the roughest of diamonds at birth, I have emerged the greatest thing you will ever see. All I need now is the proper stage to display that greatness and lucky for you SWWS, you’re the one we chose. See you soon…

(A sultry laugh follows with the screen simply reading ‘Coming Soon to Paradigm’ before fading to black.)

(Cameras pick back up ringside, the announcer in position along with the official to get us geared up for the final contest of the evening.)

Ring Announcer: The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is your Paradigm MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING! This match is a fatal four way tag team match and is for the SWWS PARADIGM TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS!!

(The crowd immediately begins to voice their displeasure for the first team out as ‘Yuve Yuve Yu’ begins playing and the three ladies of D.O.A. come out. Amber takes her place, standing in the middle, with Kylie Ravers on the right and Davina Knox on the left. Amber stands out a little more as she puts her hands out. Kylie raises her right arm while Davina raises her left.)

Ring Announcer: Introducing team number one, DAVINA KNOX AND KYLIE RAVERS, DDDDDDDDDDDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

(All three look to be walking down to the ring together, but Amber gives them a nod before heading to the back, with Davina and Kylie heading off and sliding into the ring.)

Leo Criss: Now this right here is the team to watch. While they may or may not be my pick to win this match, they have a collective viciousness to them that I’m not sure can be matched by any other team in the company at this point.

Lori Swick: That was actually a very good point there, Leo. While many fans are familiar with the work of Amber Payne, we have yet to see what Davina and Kylie are capable of so it’ll be very interesting to see how their past successes translate here.

(After bumping fists in the center of the ring, they each take a corner, looking at one another before looking out to the crowd, raising their hands. Davina and Kylie then hop down, heading over to their team corner as their theme fades, giving way to ‘Legacy’ which brings about more boos from the fans in attendance.)

Ring Announcer: Introducing team number two, about to make their way to the ring at this time! They are the team of MARIA BRIENNE AND KATHRYN JARDINE, THEEEEEEE SYYYYYYYYDDDDNNNNNEEEEEYYYY EEEEXXXPPEEEEERRRRIEEEEEENNNNNCCEEE!!!

(The jeers from the crowd only grow in volume as Kathryn Jardine comes out at her mouthiest with the imposing Maria Brienne following her. The two survey the crowd with a look of near disgust before heading on down to the ring.)

Lori Swick: You mentioned D.O.A. being the team to watch before Leo, but I honestly think that The Sydney Experience serve as the very credible dark horses in this match. While they have the least experience overall, they more than make up for it in many ways.

Dilan Valentine: Not to mention you know they want to make up for that loss they suffered at the Legacy Gauntlet VII and what better way than to become the inaugural champions of Paradigm’s tag team division.

(Entering the ring, Maria Brienne is quick to take to a corner, not bothering with any poses, meanwhile Jardine takes an extra second to soak in what she sees as adulation from the disapproving crowd. Soon enough she joins Brienne in their corner as that damn song ‘Dead Alert’ begins to play. Hooray.)

Ring Announcer: Introducing team number three, about to make their way to the ring, they are the tandem of KIMBERLY CHASE AND ALANDRA, THHEEEEEEEEEE IIIIIIIINNNEEEEVIIIITTAAAAAABBLLLLEEEEE!!!

(As the irritatingly vibrant strobe lights attack the studio, the entire group make their way onto the stage, shockingly enough to a halfway decent reaction. Alandra and Kimberly look to their stablemates, giving nods of affirmation before deciding to head off on their own for this match. The newly engaged couple share a quick peck, before Chase hurries to meet up with her partner, the two pointing out the opposition in the ring with an air of arrogance to them.)

Dilan Valentine: You want to talk dark horse, you want to talk a team that has yet to even begin showing their promise here in SWWS, look no further than The Inevitable. Alandra has been doing wonders under the tutilege of Kimberly Chase and Chase herself finally has the platform to show the world what she’s made of. They don’t have the most experience, but these two always manage to bring a new trick or two in every match.

(Having made their way into the ring, finally they get to show off their tandem pose, again bringing about a loud mixed reaction from the fans. They take to their corner, now all three teams staring towards the stage as ‘Scary Mask’ begins playing, which sends the crowd into a full on uproar of cheers.)

Ring Announcer: Now introducing the final team in the match! They are LILLIE SAINT AND CRAZY VIOLET, THE CCRRRRRRRRIIIIIIMMMMSSSSOOOOOONN BOOOOUUUUUQQQQQUUUEEEETTTT!!

(Swirling lights of red, blue, green and violet take over the studio as the anticipation for them rises. On cue with their theme’s kicking it up a step intensity wise, Crazy Violet and Lillie Saint make their way out, much to the joy of the sold out crowd. Lillie and Violet each give a playful smack to her partner in crime’s shoulder and pointing out how wild the crowd is tonight. The two close friends show their appreciation with full on smiles before bringing it in for the most epic pinky square ever. Separating for barely a second, the two come together in a side by side hug as they make their way down the ramp together, not tugging back and forth as much as they usually do, due in part to Lillie’s wrapped up knee but still manage to show the fans some love with pretty neat high fives.)

Dilan Valentine: Many see this team as the favorite going into tonight’s main event but if you take a good look at Lillie Saint, she is not 100% following her match with Indy Darling at Dominion.

Leo Criss: No she’s not and she was foolish enough to come into this not at her best when she’s going to be in there with the sisters of the Huntress, with the Mastermind, the Heiress and the Kathryn with a K! That’s almost as vicious as Kathryn with a Q!

Dilan Valentine: Kathryn with a what? You know what.. nevermind.

(Reaching the apron, both Violet and Lillie have a seat, Lillie looking to Violet who looks back at her ready to rock this, as her partner turns her attention over to the fans in the loudest section, calling out to them off mic “Wish US luck!” Looking back at Violet, she motions that they got this before the two skin the cat and enter the ring. Violet does her best to match Lillie’s slowish, but not super slowish pace, the two meeting in the middle with matching smiles. With an emphatic “NICE!” Violet high fives her partner. The two share another laugh and hug before giving a bow and focusing on the task at hand, as their music fades.)

(The official takes the brand new Paradigm Tag Team Championships and raises them up high for the world, and all four teams to see before handing them back over to the ring attendants and signaling for this historic match to begin.)

(DING! DING! DING!)

SWWS Paradigm Tag Team Championship Match
Crimson Bouquet vs. The Inevitable vs. The Sydney Experience vs. D.O.A.

(Davina Knox, Crazy Violet, Alandra, and Kathrine Jardine are starting this off. The four circle each other for a moment before staring off at one another. Jardine looks at Alandra while Davina tries a cheapshot on Violet. Violet pulls Davina into the corner and begins to unload on her with a series of right hands and lefts while Alandra does her best to avoid Jardine.)

Dilan Valentine: This is history in the making for SWWS. Four teams are going to fight tooth and nail tonight to become the first ever Paradigm Tag Team Champions.

(Catching Alandra finally, Jardine gives her a vicious forearm across the back. Alandra steps back, feeling the effects of the well placed strike. Jardine follows up with a kneelift to the stomach, and a second forearm across the back! Kimberly leans over the ropes, shouting something to Alandra, who takes a third forearm before she falls to the mat. Davina grabs onto the face of Violet, pulling her back to the middle of the ring. Feeling the nails dig into her face, Violet pulls the hand in, and tries pulling her down into a Fujiwara armbar. Jardine quickly runs up, smacking both Davina and Violet across the back with forearms like she did to Alandra. Both Davina and Violet stand themselves up quickly, glaring at Jardine for her attack.)

Lori Swick: Oh, that wasn’t smart.

(Jardine spots the glare, making a run from the two. Both Davina and Violet run after Jardine, but Violet is quickly taken down with a drop toe hold by Alandra. Alandra kicks Violet several times in the side and darts off into the ropes. She returns with a low angled rolling senton splash, crashing with authority onto the back of Violet!!! The wind has seemingly been knocked out of Violet while Davina delivers a forearm to the face of Katherine Jardine. Jardine nearly crumbles to the mat, but Davina pushes her into the neutral corner where Kimberly Chase is. Davina grabs a choke in the corner, hearing it from the referee. Releasing the choke, she steps back, allowing Kimberly Chase to apply a choke from behind Jardine.)

Leo Criss: That’s always a risk in these matches. You have to have eyes in the back of your head.

Dilan Valentine: I had no idea..

(Alandra pulls Violet to her feet, who fires a forearm into her stomach. Alandra winches, but fires in a kneelift to the side of Violet. She throws Violet down by the hair, turning away from her. Alandra looks for the standing moonsault, but Davina quickly kicks her in the stomach. She lifts the youngest competitor in the match into a scoop, and tries to body slam her onto Crazy Violet. Violet sees Alandra coming, and quickly moves out of the way, sending her to the canvas as a result.)

Lori Swick: I don’t think Davina cares who she hurts in this match.

(Davina quickly snatches Alandra up by her hair, pulling her into the corner where Kylie is. Kylie grabs onto Alandra while Davina lays in some kicks to the chest, eventually tagging out. Kylie enters the ring, and drives in a shoulder to the chest of Alandra. Davina and Kylie pull Alandra towards the middle of the ring, but Alandra starts fighting back!! She fires in a series of rights and lefts to both members of DoA before charging off into the ropes. Upon return, Alandra dives at the two, who catch her for a flapjack. Alandra is lifted high into the air, going closer to the ropes. Lillie Saint charges along the apron, pushing Alandra away from the ropes, allowing the Chairman’s Daughter to push off of both Davina and Kylie into a backflip in the middle of the ring. Upon the landing, she nearly falls over, but stumbles into the awaiting tag from Kimberly Chase!!!)

Dilan Valentine: The future Mrs. Ramesses hits the ring!!

(Kimberly quickly gets in the ring and delivers a hard dropkick to Davina!! Kylie quickly charges in, but Kimberly leapfrogs her!! Kylie charges off into the ropes, and returns to a high elevation dropkick from the Mastermind!! Seeing the opportunity, Kimberly grabs onto Davina in an attempt to throw her out, but Crazy Violet flips around Kimberly into a lightning fast sunset flip in the middle of the ring!!)

Referee: ONE!! TW-!!!

(Kimberly Chase kicks out!! As soon as both are to their feet, Kylie suckerpunches Kimberly Chase to the mat, allowing the DoA member to put in the boots to Violet. Kathrine Jardine reaches over, making the tag to Maria Brienne!! Brienne fires herself up inside of the ring. She walks over to fight with Kimberly Chase, but a roundhouse kick to the back of Brienne’s leg stops her in her tracks. The vicious one who landed the kick, Kylie, tries following up with a bodyslam, but Brienne throws in a knee lift. Kylie is caught by the throat with both hands in the middle of the ring. Brienne takes a few steps and throws her across the ring with a heavy neck-led toss!! Brienne shakes off the pain in her knee, not noticing Crazy Violet tagging in Lillie Saint!!)

Lori Swick: It looks like everyone has finally made tags to their teammates for this match thus far.

(Saint and Violet alternate punches to Brienne, who is staggering. The tallest and heaviest competitor in the match, Brienne is pulled down in an attempt of the double suplex from the Crimson Bouquet. They try lifting Brienne to no avail. Kimberly goes to attack the three, but leans against the ropes while Brienne delivers a double suplex to BOTH Saint and Violet!!! Davina hits the ring, charging in at Brienne, but eats a big boot for her efforts!! Kimberly Chase steps in to attack Brienne, but is caught by the neck like Kylie. Kimberly stammers to try and get away, clapping her hands around the head of Brienne to stop it!! Chase ducks under a right from Brienne, front rolling into a tag to Alandra!! Immediately, Alandra climbs in and jumps to the second rope. Kimberly grabs onto her partner in the Inevitable, holding her in a scoop before charging in at Brienne. ALANDRA HAS JUST BEEN TOSSED SHOULDER FIRST INTO BRIENNE!!!! THE LARGER SYDNEY EXPERIENCE MEMBER DROPS TO A KNEE!! THIS BRINGS KATHERINE JARDINE INTO THE RING, ALLOWING CRAZY VIOLET TO DELIVER A QUICK DROP TOE HOLD ON THE ROOKIE!! KIMBERLY BACKS UP QUICKLY, DARTING OFF INTO THE ROPES, AND DELIVERS A DOUBLE SHINING WIZARD TO JARDINE AND BRIENNE!!! BRIENNE STILL HASN’T GONE DOWN!!! LILLIE SAINT IS ON THE TOP ROPE...AND LEAPS BACK INTO A TRUST FALL ON BOTH BRIENNE AND JARDINE TO BRING THEM TO THE CANVAS!!!)

Lori Swick: TOUCHDOWN!!!!

(Saint scrambles for the cover, but Kimberly Chase pulls her away. A snapping kick to the shoulder of Saint from Chase, who delivers a kneeling DDT in the middle of the ring!! Chase quickly rolls Saint over, looking for the cover!!! The referee stops Chase, telling her that Alandra is the legal competitor. Chase storms over to Alandra, slapping her on the arm as she barks out direction. Violet runs in, pushing Chase into Alandra who accidentally back body drops her over the ropes to the outside!! Feeling angered, Alandra drives in a kick to the chest of Violet, following up with a headbutt which sends Violet to the middle of the ring. Alandra darts off to the ropes, and returns into a hip toss from Crazy Violet!! Lillie Saint runs up, flipping over Alandra into a bridging reverse chinlock!! Violet charges off into the ropes, and returns with a dropkick to the side of Alandra’s head!!!)

Dilan Valentine: The Swarm connects from the Crimson Bouquet. They are Tag Team Champions in Wrestleworld, can they capitalize and win it tonight?!

(Firing themselves up, Violet and Saint signal for the Forget Me Not!! They line up Alandra, only for Saint to be taken down to the canvas by Davina and Kylie!!! Violet still looks for the opportunity, and runs in..RIGHT INTO MARIA BRIENNE!!! THE TWO STARE EACH OTHER DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING. BRIENNE SHOUTS AT VIOLET TO EVEN TRY AND GET PAST HER. VIOLET CLENCHES HER FISTS, READY TO FIGHT..ONLY FOR KATHERINE JARDINE TO CLOCK HER FROM THE SIDE WITH A FOREARM TO THE HEAD!! BRIENNE PICKS UP VIOLET, LIFTING HER INTO A MILITARY PRESS.. AND DROPS VIOLET FORWARD INTO THE WAITING KNEE OF JARDINE!!! BRIENNE FEELS ALANDRA HIT HER ACROSS THE BACK, AND PIE FACES HER TO THE CANVAS!!)

Leo Criss: I have never seen the rookies fight so hard!!! The Sydney Experience is frightening right now!!

(Kimberly Chase is on the apron, reaching for Alandra while she shouts to make the tag. Alandra is slow to her feet, but falls backwards as soon as she sees Brienne, tagging in the Mastermind!! Chase charges in, taking Jardine down with a running forearm. Brienne sizes up Chase, pulling her in for a Samoan Drop, but Saint is back into the ring, delivering a rolling elbow to the jaw of Maria Brienne!!! Chase feels herself falling, and shifts her weight off to running into the ropes. She returns with a full head of steam into a Superman style dive..DELIVERING THE SUPERMAN CUTTER!!!)

Dilan Valentine: She just did her fiance’s Downward Dog!!! Brienne is down!!!

(Feeling the surge of momentum, Chase grabs onto Saint, throwing in a hard right hand. Saint returns with a right of her own!! The fans erupt in cheers, as they have been anticipating this fight for over a year. Trading punches in the middle of the ring, Chase resorts to an eye gouge on Saint. She charges into the ropes, and returns with a second Superman Cutter..but Saint catches her by the arms with a modified Judo takedown!!! Saint rolls Chase over, lifting her up and over into the Butterfly Suplex!!! Quickly pulling herself over, SHE APPLIES THE STEVE BLACKMAN SPECIAL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE RING!!!! KIMBERLY CHASE IS STRUGGLING TO FIND ANY WAY OUT OF THE HOLD, BUT SAINT HAS IT TIGHTLY APPLIED!!! CHASE REACHES AROUND, LOOKING FOR ANYTHING TO GRAB ONTO, BUT ONLY FEELS THE CANVAS!!)

Dilan Valentine: I have seen Lillie Saint put away opponents with the Steve Blackman Special in the past!!! This could be the biggest one yet!!!

(CHASE IS STRUGGLING..AND SHE’S FADING.. DAVINA AND KYLIE ARE IN THERE...IMMEDIATELY PUSHED INTO THE CORNER BY CRAZY VIOLET!!! VIOLET IS HANGING ON FOR DEAR LIFE TO KEEP THOSE TWO AT BAY!!! KIMBERLY CHASE IS ON THE VERGE OF PASSING OUT IN THE HOLD...THE REFEREE SLAPS HIS HANDS TOGETHER, SIGNALING A TAG!!! LILLIE USES ALL OF HER MIGHT TO TRY AND PUT AWAY KIMBERLY CHASE..)

Lori Swick: THIS COULD BE I...DAMN IT!!!

(KATHERINE JARDINE DELIVERS A RUNNING KNEE TO THE BACK OF SAINT’S NECK!!! JARDINE CHARGES IN AT CRAZY VIOLET, DRIVING IN A KNEE LIFT INTO HER RIBS TO HELP OUT DAVINA AND KYLIE!!! DAVINA START BEATING DOWN CRAZY VIOLET, ALLOWING JARDINE TO QUICKLY GO FOR THE COVER ON A NEARLY UNCONSCIOUS KIMBERLY CHASE!!)

Referee: ONE!!! TWO!!!! THRE-!!!!

(CHASE FIRES A SHOULDER UP AT THE LAST POSSIBLE MOMENT. JARDINE PULLS SAINT UP TO HER FEET, HOOKING AROUND HER NECK WITH ONE HAND, THE A KNEE ONTO THE BACK OF HER NECK..FALLING BACK WITH A MODIFIED NECKBREAKER ACROSS THE KNEE!!! JARDINE MAKES THE COVER, HOOKING BOTH LEGS AS TIGHT AS SHE CAN!!!!)

Referee: ONE!!! TWO!!! THRE---------!!!!!

(ALANDRA DIVES ONTO JARDINE TO BREAK UP THE PIN!!! DAVINA AND KYLIE SEE THEIR OPPORTUNITY, DELIVERING A DOUBLE BIG BOOT TO JARDINE!!!! THEY’RE GOING AFTER KIMBERLY CHASE!!! CHASE IS PULLED UP AND LIFTED FOR A DOUBLE SPINEBUSTER..BUT CRAZY VIOLET CHARGES IN WITH A CHOPBLOCK TO THE KNEE OF DAVINA!!! CHASE DROPS WITH THE HEAD OF KYLIE...AND DELIVERS A SECOND DOWNWARD DOG!!!! ALL THREE OF THEM ARE DOWN!!! ALANDRA CHARGES IN AT LILLIE SAINT, WHO TOSSES HER OVER THE TOP TO THE OUTSIDE!!! KATHERINE JARDINE IS UP...AND SAINT SPRINTS OFF INTO THE ROPES..SHE RETURNS, SPINNING AROUND JARDINE TO GRAB ONTO HER NECK...VIOLET CHARGES IN WITH A VICIOUS DIVING KICK TO THE FACE OF JARDINE AS THE ROUNDUP/KICK COMBINATION CONNECTS!!!)

Lori Swick: FORGET ME NOT!!!!

(SAINT IMMEDIATELY GOES FOR THE COVER, WITH CRAZY VIOLET STARING DOWN MARIA BRIENNE ON THE APRON…)

Referee: ONE!!!! TWO!!!!! THREE!!!!

(DING DING DING!!!!)

(‘Scary Mask’ hits the speakers to a thunderous ovation from the audience!!!)

Dilan Valentine: NO WAY!!!

Lori Swick: History has been made!!! We have our first over SWWS Paradigm Tag Team Champions!!!!

(Still in shock, Crazy Violet grabs onto Lillie Saint in a big hug in the middle of the ring. The referee walks over to them with the Paradigm Tag Team Championship Belts..)

Ring Announcer: HERE ARE YOUR WINNERS…..AND NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW SWWS PARADIGM TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS… CRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZY VIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLET… LILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLIE SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAINT… THE CRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMSOOOOOOOOOOON BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUQUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!

(Crazy Violet and Lillie Saint are handed the SWWS Paradigm Tag Team Championship to a huge ovation from the audience!!! They raise their titles proudly, looking at every fan that’s on their feet.)

Leo Criss: These two really showcased teamwork in this one. So many odds against them, and they came through yet again!!!

(Alandra checks on Kimberly Chase, who rolls out under the bottom rope. Maria Brienne leans against the guardrail, looking inside of the ring. Kylie Ravers and Davina Knox of DoA climb into the ring, stepping up to Crimson Bouquet.)

Dilan Valentine: It looks like DoA isn’t finished with the Crimson Bouquet yet. They weren’t involved in the finish, but damn if that wasn’t a wild contest all around.

(Kylie and Davina stare down Violet and Lillie for a moment. Davina points past the Crimson Bouquet, almost as to say ‘You have no idea what you’ve just gotten into..’. Violet refuses to take her eyes off of Kylie and Davina, but Lillie looks behind her. Standing on the bottom of the stage are Juri Maou and Setsuka Fujii, collectively known as The BLOOD Diamonds. Saint smacks Violet lightly on the shoulder, turning their full attention to the Kazoka Office representatives on the ramp.)

Dilan Valentine: I need a moment.

Lori Swick: Dilan, not now..

(Realizing they are in a bind, Violet and Lillie look at each other, turning towards Davina and Kylie. They slowly smirk at DoA, pointing past them as well. Davina and Kylie slowly turn around..and it’s Kimberly Chase and Alandra on the apron, staring at DoA!!)

Leo Criss: Yeah, this isn’t over..

(All four teams are eyeballing one another, primarily focusing on their main targets for the moment. Violet and Saint drape the SWWS Paradigm Tag Team Championship belts over the top rope, pointing at them while staring down The BLOOD Diamonds as the show fades out for the evening.)