Post by Laura Phoenix - HBIC on Oct 30, 2019 1:28:40 GMT -5
(The scene opened up backstage, where the camera came upon Jack Russow leading a blindfolded Alanah O’Connell down the hallway, her newly won United Championship placed proudly on her shoulder. She laughed a bit as she held tightly to Jack’s hands.)
Alanah O’Connell: You’re not going to play a trick on me and lead me into the men’s washroom or something, are you?
Jack Russow: I would never! I am offended that you would even insinuate such a thing! Maybe I should just call off the whole surprise then…
Alanah O’Connell: No! I’m sorry, I should never have suggested it. I want my surprise, please?
(She pouted for effect, and Jack grinned as he leaned in to kiss her.)
Jack Russow: I could never say no to you. Onward, to the surprise!
(He turned around, opening the door to the locker room and leading her inside before shutting the door. The lights were all off, making the room pitch-black.)
Jack Russow: OK, you can take off the blindfold.
Alanah O’Connell: Jack, it’s pitch-black in here. How am I-
(The lights suddenly clicked on, and Alanah blinked and rubbed at her eyes. When her sight had adjusted, she was surprised by the sight of a room full of people and a giant banner on the wall that said CONGRATULATIONS! There were clusters of balloons floating in the corners and streamers decorating the walls. Her brown eyes were wide as she gazed around at everyone, as they all yelled “SURPRISE!”
She turned around as Jack came up beside her, smiling broadly and wrapping her up in a hug.)
Jack Russow: Told ya I wasn’t playing a trick on you!
(She smiled at him, wiping away a stray tear that had slid down her cheek. He kissed her forehead as they turned back to the crowd of people, which included Mack McKane, Bella Madison, Malachi, and even Alanah’s dear friend Mattie Cormier, who immediately ran up and hugged her.)
Alanah O’Connell: Mattie! What are you doing here?
Mattie Cormier: You think I was gonna miss this? Of course I was gonna be here to congratulate you in person! Plus, I may have a little business to discuss with Ms. Phoenix about a potential job offer…
Alanah O’Connell: What?! You’re coming to work for Apex?!
(Mattie laughed and nodded.)
Mattie Cormier: Yeah, she offered me a job as the backstage seamstress.
(Before they could continue, a knock at the door drew their attention, followed by a familiar face peeking in.)
Lachlan Kane: Is this a private party or can anyone crash?
Alanah O’Connell: Lachy!
(She ran up and hugged her oldest brother, who hugged her back with one arm as he balanced a large gift in his other hand.)
Lachlan Kane: Sorry I wasn’t here to watch you win the title, but when Jack told me about this party, I wasn’t gonna miss it for the world.
(Alanah smiled happily, as Malachi walked up to them.)
Malachi: Glad you could make it, bro.
Lachlan Kane: Surprised you’re not laid up with a few cracked ribs.
(Alanah glared at the two of them.)
Alanah O’Connell: I hope the two of you are done trying to kill each other and acting like complete boneheads?
(Malachi and Lachlan traded somewhat sheepish looks.)
Malachi/Lachlan Kane (together): Yeah, we are.
Bella Madison (from behind them): THEY’RE TOTALLY CROSSING THEIR FINGERS!
(Malachi and Lachlan both turn around.)
Malachi/Lachlan Kane: SNITCH!
(Everyone shared a laugh as Jack wrapped an arm around Alanah’s waist and pulled her close to his side. She sighed happily and stared up at him with complete adoration.)
Alanah O’Connell: I can’t believe you did this all for me.
Jack Russow: Well, you better believe it. You deserve it all.
(She smiled brightly again as the group crowded all around her and the party got underway.)
Morgan Baker v Richard Rider
(The match starts out with Morgan and Rider standing in the middle of the ring. Morgan extends her hand for a handshake, but Rider snubs her. He points at her, laughing. She gets annoyed and slaps him across the face! He stumbles backwards and she takes immediate control of the match!)
JR: Rider underestimated Morgan and now it's going to bite him in the ass!
Alf: He sure is a cocky SOB!
(Morgan maintains control for a few minutes, until Rider manages to slither out of the ring. While on the outside he trips up Morgan, and slides back in the ring, taking control. He connects with an "I'd like to thank the academy" (zigzag) and goes for the pin.)
1...2...KICKOUT!
(Morgan got her foot on the ropes at the last possible second. Rider goes to pick her up and she rolls him up in a small package real fast!)
1...2... KICKOUT
(She hops back to her feet and connects with a Trouble In Paradise (last call) and goes for the pin.)
1...2...3!!!
Alf: Rider's cockyness ended up costing him the match.
JR: Morgan is showing exactly why she was able to break free of the developmental division and move up to the main roster. Good for her!
WINNER= MORGAN BAKER
(The cameras catch up in the back where Dan Russow is leaving Star Stormz's office with a bit of a grin on his face.)
Dan: Now to find the homewrecker...
(He turns the corner and is followed through the halls until he comes to the locker room labeled "Alexis Makarios". He pounds on the door a few times and waits. The door opens and Alexis takes a step back, a look of fear takes over her face.)
Alexis: Look... if you want to deck me I get it. I shouldn't have...
Dan: Save your fake apologies. I don't give two shits what you say. I'm here to drop off some paperwork for our match.
(She let her guard down a little and reached out for the envelope he held out towards her.)
Dan: Everything regarding our stipulation is in there. Read it over and be ready or our contract signing next week. So that when Last Rites comes around, I can take that title from you in a HELL IN A CELL match.
(She looked at the envelope and back at Dan.)
Dan: And just so ya know, homewrecker, you dont have to worry about me sucker punching you, or getting involved in your match tonight. In order to get the Hell in a Cell match I had to agree to a no contract clause. So, from the moment I agreed until the bell rings at Last Rites, neither of us can lay a single finger on the other. If I were to hit you right now, I'd lose my chance at the belt. If you decide to be the little bitch we know you are and hit me, you lose your title. See ya next week, "champ".
(He then took off down the hall, the cameras zoomed in on Alexis, who looked concerned, before cutting back to ringside)
Moondust v Mystery Opponent
(Moondust awaits in the ring when the lights lower and the video screen lights up.)
“Attention....all personnel...in coming wounded.”
(On the video screen we see a refurbished military helicopter flying overhead and lands in the parking lot, we see a tall figure step out of the copter, hop right into a waiting jeep and it drives by way too fast to catch a glimpse of who it was.)
JR: Ok...so I know we’re in South Korea but...
Alf: MASH? That show ended in the like the 1970s didn’t it?
JR: Early 80s actually but still wildly popular in syndication. Either way, this is who Moondust’s opponent is tonight and they are making an indeed a grand return!
(Just then "The Safety of Disbelief" by Light The Torch blares as the fans stand to their feet in shock as the jeep rolls out by the stage and Michael O’Neil stands there taking in the cheers. He jumps out of the jeep and makes his way to the ring.)
JR: WELL WELL WELL!
Alf: HEY! HE RETIRED! DIDN’T HE?
JR: Apparently not! Michael O’Neil was last seen at Center Stage where he came up just short against Alexis in a quest for the PWS Championship.
(Michael rolls into the ring and tells the ref to ring the bell and before Moondust can even react, Mike screaming across the ring and yakuza kicks Moondust right in the head and drags him out and drops him directly into the Penance Driver and goes for the pin....
1...
2....
3!!!)
Alf: HOLY SHIT!
JR: LANGUAGE! But you are right! Moondust never stood a chance!
(Mike looks over at Meg and calls for the microphone and he looks up at the crowd.)
Michael O’Neil: I know there was a lot of talk of my retirement....I know I haven’t been around....I missed a lot apparently but PWS: APEX....be on notice. THIS MOTHER FUCKER IS BACK!
WINNER AND WELCOME BACK = MICHAEL O'NEIL!
(The camera switched to a shot of the hallway right outside the locker room that was hosting Alanah O’Connell’s celebration party, where Mack McKane was leaning up against the wall with his arms across his chest, talking with Mattie Cormier. The camera approached them in the middle of their conversation.)
Mattie Cormier: It’s not weird or anything, is it? Me, being part of Apex?
Mack McKane: Well, if I’m being honest, it’ll be nice getting to see you a bit more.
(Mattie smiled at him, before glancing around quickly.)
Mack McKane: What are you doing?
Mattie Cormier: Just making sure the coast is clear.
Mack McKane: Why?
Mattie Cormier: So I can do this.
(She reached up and kissed him, wrapping her arms around his neck.)
Mack McKane: Why did you have to check if the coast was clear for that?
Mattie Cormier: Hey, don’t wanna ruin your “stabby stabby blood blood” image. That’s what you call it, right?
(They laughed a bit, before movement at the end of the hall caught their attention and they turned to see someone walking towards them. When they realized who it was, Mattie went wide-eyed in shock while Mack’s hand immediately went to his pocket. A well-dressed man strolled up to them, smiling at Mattie and seemingly ignoring Mack altogether.)
Man: You’re a hard girl to track down, Matilda. Took some convincing for me to get the use of Dad’s private jet to get out here, but I managed it. So get your stuff together and let’s get out of here. If we hurry, we can make Japan and get some sushi at this little place I know.
Mattie Cormier: Everett, how in the hell did you even find me?
Everett Jacobs: Oh, your landlord and I are best friends now. He heard you talking with your neighbour about how you were going to be out of town this week, and considering I know you’re friends with that cute little Irish number, it wasn’t hard to figure out where you were going to be.
(Mattie shook her head and sighed in frustration.)
Mattie Cormier: (under her breath) Gonna have a talk with that man when I get back…
Everett Jacobs: Let’s get a move on, sweetheart. Time’s a-wasting and jet fuel ain’t cheap!
Mattie Cormier: Look, in case you haven’t noticed, I’m kind of in the middle of a party for my friend. Not to mention I’m not going anywhere with you. I despise you. I have for a long time now. Besides…
(She moved closer to Mack and interlaced her fingers with his.)
Mattie Cormier: I’m seeing someone else.
(Everett stared between the two of them for a moment, his mouth opening and closing in shock before he plastered the smarmy grin across his face again.)
Everett Jacobs: OK, I get that you’re trying to make me jealous and all, just because I called your friend cute. But the games are all over, Matilda. Now, get your defiant little ass in gear or I’ll pick you up and haul you out of here myself.
(The last syllable had barely left Everett’s mouth before Mack grabbed the front of his shirt and hauled him up against the nearest wall, getting right in his face.)
Mack McKane: Look, the only reason you didn’t get a shankin’ back when you waltzed right into Mattie’s apartment uninvited is ‘cause I didn’t really want to be rude and get blood all over her floors. But you EVER speak to her like that again and you’ll get an up-close meeting with my blade, savvy?
(To emphasize his point, Mack pulled out his butterfly knife and snapped it open right in front of Everett’s face, lightly slapping his cheek with the flat side of it. Everett’s eyes widened in fear as he watched the blade of the knife.)
Mack McKane: The girl has told you to beat it far too many times, but you just can’t seem to take a bloody hint, can you? Well maybe now you’ll listen, won’t you?
(Mattie gently laid a hand on Mack’s arm, and he looked to her.)
Mattie Cormier: I think he gets the message now, Mack.
(After a tense moment, Mack released Everett, who immediately scrambled to the opposite side of the hallway, terror etched across his face. Mattie smirked a bit, taking Mack’s hand again as they walked back into the locker room to rejoin the party. The camera focused in on Everett as his face went from terrified to furious as he smoothed out his dress shirt and angrily stalked off down the hallway.)
Alexis Makarios v Trina Roberts
(The match starts of with Alexis in the middle of the ring, Trina was perched in the corner. The referee signalled for them to come to the middle, but Trina didn't want to. The referee shrugged and called for the bell.)
DING DING!
(Alexis goes to Trina in the corner and grabs her by the hair to pull her to the middle of the ring. Trina doesn't take to kindly to that and elbows Alexis in the gut! Trina takes advantage early on in the match, not letting up on the champion. She makes several attempts at pinfalls, all only 1 counts.)
Alf: It's gonna take a lot more from Trina to take out the champ.
JR: She's an angry woman tonight. After everything that has happened lately, she has every right to be angry!
(Trina continues in control, more aggresively than before. Alexis begins to fight back and takes control back from Trina with a hard DDT to the mat. She goes for a pin.)
1... KICKOUT!
(Alexis and Trina are going shot for shot for a few minutes, neither able to fully take control over the other at this point, but both starting to show signs of fatigue. Trina is slumped in the corner while Alexis is down in the middle of the ring. The crowd sudenly goes NUTS!)
Alf: WHATS GOING ON???
JR: IS THAT???
(Bella Madison runs down the ramp and slides into the ring. She makes a beeline towards Trina and begins punching her! The referee calls for the bell!)
DING DING
Meg: Your winner by a disqualification... TRINA ROBERTS!
(Alexis got to her feet and stood in the corner, watching.)
WINNER= TRINA ROBERTS BY DQ
(The referee keeps calling for the bell but Bella refuses to let up on Trina until she is pulled off her.)
Alf: What the hell is the meaning of this??
JR: Well… Trina DID slap Bella's mother last week. Must be that.
(Two members of security hold Bella back, two holding Trina back at well. Alexis grabbed a mic and hands it to Bella.)
Bella: Sorry to cost you the match, Lexi. I just couldn’t hold it back anymore.
Alexis: All good… you got this… I'm gonna head out…
(Alexis slides out of the ring, gets her belt, and heads to the hack. The camera's focus back on the ring, the two women being separated by a security team)
Bella: So with that being said and now that I got your fucking attention, Trina...I out of the kindess of my heart give you what was originally suppose to be MY spot a few Riots ago because I felt you deserved it. Instead you managed to piss off Star and get suspended. AND THEN, you show up at Dishonored, get confronted by my mother, the General Manager of Riot and have the audacity to slap her when all she was trying to do was help you. I should finish your ass right here in South Korea....
(Trina struggles against the security as Bella beckons her to do something.)
Bella: BRING IT! Let her go! She wants to die tonight, then by all means, let’s do this!
(Security eventually pulls Trina out of the ring and starts leading her up the ramp. Bella breaks free and climbs the turnbuckle looking at her.)
Bella: REAL QUICK THOUGH, BEFORE YOU GO! TRINA! YOU WANT A CHALLENGE?!?! YOU WANT TO FIGHT?!?! THEN BY ALL MEANS, LET ME READ YOU YOUR LAST RITES!!!! I’LL SEE YOUR ASS IN JAPAN!
(Bella’s music blares as Trina just glares and Bella poses looking down at her.)
JR: The challenge has been laid down! Trina Roberts and Bella Madison in Japan at Last Rites!
Alf: Hopefully Trina knocks that little bitch off that proverbial throne!
MAIN EVENT
Daniel Russow v Malachi
(The bell rings for the match to begin as Malachi and Daniel Russow stare at each other for a few seconds after it rang. They finally lock up, Daniel takes control of the match early on, by doing some chain wrestling to get under Malachi’s skin.)
Jr Freeman: You think Daniel will send a message?
Alf: In this match? Yeah. I think he will. I think he’s going to do anything to do that.
(After the chain wrestling, Daniel remained in control of the match. It doesn’t last too long though, Malachi starts to fight his way to get momentum back in this match. Back and forth match it starts to become. Malachi throws a pin attempt in the match but only gets a count of 2. After the pin attempt, Malachi dumps Daniel to the outside of the ring.)
Jr Freeman: Malachi is in control of this match.
Alf: for now. But we know Daniel can come back at any minute. It won’t take long before he gets tired of it and end the match.
(while outside of the ring, they start to fight around it. At one point. Daniel throws Malachi face-first into the ring post then proceeded to throw him shoulder-first into the ring steps, showing off his aggressive side. He picks up Malachi by the hair and throws him into the ring. Once in the ring, he goes for a pin attempt, but Malachi kicks out at the count of 2.)
Alf: See what I mean? Daniel will do anything he can to beat Malachi and focus on Alexis, and he’s going to send a message while doing so.
JR Freeman: Right, but he needs to focus on this match and not her. Doesn’t matter how much he wants his hands all over her.
(Back and forth the match goes after that 2 count. Malachi found offense when he needed it most, and he had Daniel cornered for a few seconds before the ref got involved. Daniel used that distraction as an advantage for himself by playing dirty. After poking Malachi in the eye with his thumb, Daniel stays on the offense for a good couple of minutes.)
Jr Freeman: Man, this has been a good back and forth main event.
Alf: It really has, the crowd is also enjoying this too. I wonder if Alexis is watching backstage? She has to be enjoying this too, I mean Daniel is wearing himself out in this match.
(The pace of the match starts to pick up, Daniel and Malachi share pinfalls on each other after big moves, Each pin ends with a count of 2. Malachi tries to fly off the ropes but Daniel doesn’t let him do that, He shoved Malachi off the ropes and to the outside of the ring again. They go outside again, but the match doesn’t lose it’s intensity, as they keep the fast pace going.)
Jr Freeman: This crowd loves this match.
Alf: They do. It’s been exciting. They need to get back in the ring though.
(The ref has a count of 8 on his fingers and vocal cords. It doesn’t take long before the guys get back into the ring. In the ring now, Daniel is first to get there, Malachi is lagging behind, once in the ring, Daniel catches him with “the hangman’s body count” but Malachi shoves Daniel close to the ref, throwing off his game. Daniel turns back around and eats “pure malice” and picks up the 3 count.)
Jr Freeman: Wow!
Alf: I didn’t expect that at all.
Jr Freeman: Huge win for Malachi.
WINNER= Malachi
Copyright PWS: APEX 2019
Alanah O’Connell: You’re not going to play a trick on me and lead me into the men’s washroom or something, are you?
Jack Russow: I would never! I am offended that you would even insinuate such a thing! Maybe I should just call off the whole surprise then…
Alanah O’Connell: No! I’m sorry, I should never have suggested it. I want my surprise, please?
(She pouted for effect, and Jack grinned as he leaned in to kiss her.)
Jack Russow: I could never say no to you. Onward, to the surprise!
(He turned around, opening the door to the locker room and leading her inside before shutting the door. The lights were all off, making the room pitch-black.)
Jack Russow: OK, you can take off the blindfold.
Alanah O’Connell: Jack, it’s pitch-black in here. How am I-
(The lights suddenly clicked on, and Alanah blinked and rubbed at her eyes. When her sight had adjusted, she was surprised by the sight of a room full of people and a giant banner on the wall that said CONGRATULATIONS! There were clusters of balloons floating in the corners and streamers decorating the walls. Her brown eyes were wide as she gazed around at everyone, as they all yelled “SURPRISE!”
She turned around as Jack came up beside her, smiling broadly and wrapping her up in a hug.)
Jack Russow: Told ya I wasn’t playing a trick on you!
(She smiled at him, wiping away a stray tear that had slid down her cheek. He kissed her forehead as they turned back to the crowd of people, which included Mack McKane, Bella Madison, Malachi, and even Alanah’s dear friend Mattie Cormier, who immediately ran up and hugged her.)
Alanah O’Connell: Mattie! What are you doing here?
Mattie Cormier: You think I was gonna miss this? Of course I was gonna be here to congratulate you in person! Plus, I may have a little business to discuss with Ms. Phoenix about a potential job offer…
Alanah O’Connell: What?! You’re coming to work for Apex?!
(Mattie laughed and nodded.)
Mattie Cormier: Yeah, she offered me a job as the backstage seamstress.
(Before they could continue, a knock at the door drew their attention, followed by a familiar face peeking in.)
Lachlan Kane: Is this a private party or can anyone crash?
Alanah O’Connell: Lachy!
(She ran up and hugged her oldest brother, who hugged her back with one arm as he balanced a large gift in his other hand.)
Lachlan Kane: Sorry I wasn’t here to watch you win the title, but when Jack told me about this party, I wasn’t gonna miss it for the world.
(Alanah smiled happily, as Malachi walked up to them.)
Malachi: Glad you could make it, bro.
Lachlan Kane: Surprised you’re not laid up with a few cracked ribs.
(Alanah glared at the two of them.)
Alanah O’Connell: I hope the two of you are done trying to kill each other and acting like complete boneheads?
(Malachi and Lachlan traded somewhat sheepish looks.)
Malachi/Lachlan Kane (together): Yeah, we are.
Bella Madison (from behind them): THEY’RE TOTALLY CROSSING THEIR FINGERS!
(Malachi and Lachlan both turn around.)
Malachi/Lachlan Kane: SNITCH!
(Everyone shared a laugh as Jack wrapped an arm around Alanah’s waist and pulled her close to his side. She sighed happily and stared up at him with complete adoration.)
Alanah O’Connell: I can’t believe you did this all for me.
Jack Russow: Well, you better believe it. You deserve it all.
(She smiled brightly again as the group crowded all around her and the party got underway.)
Morgan Baker v Richard Rider
(The match starts out with Morgan and Rider standing in the middle of the ring. Morgan extends her hand for a handshake, but Rider snubs her. He points at her, laughing. She gets annoyed and slaps him across the face! He stumbles backwards and she takes immediate control of the match!)
JR: Rider underestimated Morgan and now it's going to bite him in the ass!
Alf: He sure is a cocky SOB!
(Morgan maintains control for a few minutes, until Rider manages to slither out of the ring. While on the outside he trips up Morgan, and slides back in the ring, taking control. He connects with an "I'd like to thank the academy" (zigzag) and goes for the pin.)
1...2...KICKOUT!
(Morgan got her foot on the ropes at the last possible second. Rider goes to pick her up and she rolls him up in a small package real fast!)
1...2... KICKOUT
(She hops back to her feet and connects with a Trouble In Paradise (last call) and goes for the pin.)
1...2...3!!!
Alf: Rider's cockyness ended up costing him the match.
JR: Morgan is showing exactly why she was able to break free of the developmental division and move up to the main roster. Good for her!
WINNER= MORGAN BAKER
(The cameras catch up in the back where Dan Russow is leaving Star Stormz's office with a bit of a grin on his face.)
Dan: Now to find the homewrecker...
(He turns the corner and is followed through the halls until he comes to the locker room labeled "Alexis Makarios". He pounds on the door a few times and waits. The door opens and Alexis takes a step back, a look of fear takes over her face.)
Alexis: Look... if you want to deck me I get it. I shouldn't have...
Dan: Save your fake apologies. I don't give two shits what you say. I'm here to drop off some paperwork for our match.
(She let her guard down a little and reached out for the envelope he held out towards her.)
Dan: Everything regarding our stipulation is in there. Read it over and be ready or our contract signing next week. So that when Last Rites comes around, I can take that title from you in a HELL IN A CELL match.
(She looked at the envelope and back at Dan.)
Dan: And just so ya know, homewrecker, you dont have to worry about me sucker punching you, or getting involved in your match tonight. In order to get the Hell in a Cell match I had to agree to a no contract clause. So, from the moment I agreed until the bell rings at Last Rites, neither of us can lay a single finger on the other. If I were to hit you right now, I'd lose my chance at the belt. If you decide to be the little bitch we know you are and hit me, you lose your title. See ya next week, "champ".
(He then took off down the hall, the cameras zoomed in on Alexis, who looked concerned, before cutting back to ringside)
Moondust v Mystery Opponent
(Moondust awaits in the ring when the lights lower and the video screen lights up.)
“Attention....all personnel...in coming wounded.”
(On the video screen we see a refurbished military helicopter flying overhead and lands in the parking lot, we see a tall figure step out of the copter, hop right into a waiting jeep and it drives by way too fast to catch a glimpse of who it was.)
JR: Ok...so I know we’re in South Korea but...
Alf: MASH? That show ended in the like the 1970s didn’t it?
JR: Early 80s actually but still wildly popular in syndication. Either way, this is who Moondust’s opponent is tonight and they are making an indeed a grand return!
(Just then "The Safety of Disbelief" by Light The Torch blares as the fans stand to their feet in shock as the jeep rolls out by the stage and Michael O’Neil stands there taking in the cheers. He jumps out of the jeep and makes his way to the ring.)
JR: WELL WELL WELL!
Alf: HEY! HE RETIRED! DIDN’T HE?
JR: Apparently not! Michael O’Neil was last seen at Center Stage where he came up just short against Alexis in a quest for the PWS Championship.
(Michael rolls into the ring and tells the ref to ring the bell and before Moondust can even react, Mike screaming across the ring and yakuza kicks Moondust right in the head and drags him out and drops him directly into the Penance Driver and goes for the pin....
1...
2....
3!!!)
Alf: HOLY SHIT!
JR: LANGUAGE! But you are right! Moondust never stood a chance!
(Mike looks over at Meg and calls for the microphone and he looks up at the crowd.)
Michael O’Neil: I know there was a lot of talk of my retirement....I know I haven’t been around....I missed a lot apparently but PWS: APEX....be on notice. THIS MOTHER FUCKER IS BACK!
WINNER AND WELCOME BACK = MICHAEL O'NEIL!
(The camera switched to a shot of the hallway right outside the locker room that was hosting Alanah O’Connell’s celebration party, where Mack McKane was leaning up against the wall with his arms across his chest, talking with Mattie Cormier. The camera approached them in the middle of their conversation.)
Mattie Cormier: It’s not weird or anything, is it? Me, being part of Apex?
Mack McKane: Well, if I’m being honest, it’ll be nice getting to see you a bit more.
(Mattie smiled at him, before glancing around quickly.)
Mack McKane: What are you doing?
Mattie Cormier: Just making sure the coast is clear.
Mack McKane: Why?
Mattie Cormier: So I can do this.
(She reached up and kissed him, wrapping her arms around his neck.)
Mack McKane: Why did you have to check if the coast was clear for that?
Mattie Cormier: Hey, don’t wanna ruin your “stabby stabby blood blood” image. That’s what you call it, right?
(They laughed a bit, before movement at the end of the hall caught their attention and they turned to see someone walking towards them. When they realized who it was, Mattie went wide-eyed in shock while Mack’s hand immediately went to his pocket. A well-dressed man strolled up to them, smiling at Mattie and seemingly ignoring Mack altogether.)
Man: You’re a hard girl to track down, Matilda. Took some convincing for me to get the use of Dad’s private jet to get out here, but I managed it. So get your stuff together and let’s get out of here. If we hurry, we can make Japan and get some sushi at this little place I know.
Mattie Cormier: Everett, how in the hell did you even find me?
Everett Jacobs: Oh, your landlord and I are best friends now. He heard you talking with your neighbour about how you were going to be out of town this week, and considering I know you’re friends with that cute little Irish number, it wasn’t hard to figure out where you were going to be.
(Mattie shook her head and sighed in frustration.)
Mattie Cormier: (under her breath) Gonna have a talk with that man when I get back…
Everett Jacobs: Let’s get a move on, sweetheart. Time’s a-wasting and jet fuel ain’t cheap!
Mattie Cormier: Look, in case you haven’t noticed, I’m kind of in the middle of a party for my friend. Not to mention I’m not going anywhere with you. I despise you. I have for a long time now. Besides…
(She moved closer to Mack and interlaced her fingers with his.)
Mattie Cormier: I’m seeing someone else.
(Everett stared between the two of them for a moment, his mouth opening and closing in shock before he plastered the smarmy grin across his face again.)
Everett Jacobs: OK, I get that you’re trying to make me jealous and all, just because I called your friend cute. But the games are all over, Matilda. Now, get your defiant little ass in gear or I’ll pick you up and haul you out of here myself.
(The last syllable had barely left Everett’s mouth before Mack grabbed the front of his shirt and hauled him up against the nearest wall, getting right in his face.)
Mack McKane: Look, the only reason you didn’t get a shankin’ back when you waltzed right into Mattie’s apartment uninvited is ‘cause I didn’t really want to be rude and get blood all over her floors. But you EVER speak to her like that again and you’ll get an up-close meeting with my blade, savvy?
(To emphasize his point, Mack pulled out his butterfly knife and snapped it open right in front of Everett’s face, lightly slapping his cheek with the flat side of it. Everett’s eyes widened in fear as he watched the blade of the knife.)
Mack McKane: The girl has told you to beat it far too many times, but you just can’t seem to take a bloody hint, can you? Well maybe now you’ll listen, won’t you?
(Mattie gently laid a hand on Mack’s arm, and he looked to her.)
Mattie Cormier: I think he gets the message now, Mack.
(After a tense moment, Mack released Everett, who immediately scrambled to the opposite side of the hallway, terror etched across his face. Mattie smirked a bit, taking Mack’s hand again as they walked back into the locker room to rejoin the party. The camera focused in on Everett as his face went from terrified to furious as he smoothed out his dress shirt and angrily stalked off down the hallway.)
Alexis Makarios v Trina Roberts
(The match starts of with Alexis in the middle of the ring, Trina was perched in the corner. The referee signalled for them to come to the middle, but Trina didn't want to. The referee shrugged and called for the bell.)
DING DING!
(Alexis goes to Trina in the corner and grabs her by the hair to pull her to the middle of the ring. Trina doesn't take to kindly to that and elbows Alexis in the gut! Trina takes advantage early on in the match, not letting up on the champion. She makes several attempts at pinfalls, all only 1 counts.)
Alf: It's gonna take a lot more from Trina to take out the champ.
JR: She's an angry woman tonight. After everything that has happened lately, she has every right to be angry!
(Trina continues in control, more aggresively than before. Alexis begins to fight back and takes control back from Trina with a hard DDT to the mat. She goes for a pin.)
1... KICKOUT!
(Alexis and Trina are going shot for shot for a few minutes, neither able to fully take control over the other at this point, but both starting to show signs of fatigue. Trina is slumped in the corner while Alexis is down in the middle of the ring. The crowd sudenly goes NUTS!)
Alf: WHATS GOING ON???
JR: IS THAT???
(Bella Madison runs down the ramp and slides into the ring. She makes a beeline towards Trina and begins punching her! The referee calls for the bell!)
DING DING
Meg: Your winner by a disqualification... TRINA ROBERTS!
(Alexis got to her feet and stood in the corner, watching.)
WINNER= TRINA ROBERTS BY DQ
(The referee keeps calling for the bell but Bella refuses to let up on Trina until she is pulled off her.)
Alf: What the hell is the meaning of this??
JR: Well… Trina DID slap Bella's mother last week. Must be that.
(Two members of security hold Bella back, two holding Trina back at well. Alexis grabbed a mic and hands it to Bella.)
Bella: Sorry to cost you the match, Lexi. I just couldn’t hold it back anymore.
Alexis: All good… you got this… I'm gonna head out…
(Alexis slides out of the ring, gets her belt, and heads to the hack. The camera's focus back on the ring, the two women being separated by a security team)
Bella: So with that being said and now that I got your fucking attention, Trina...I out of the kindess of my heart give you what was originally suppose to be MY spot a few Riots ago because I felt you deserved it. Instead you managed to piss off Star and get suspended. AND THEN, you show up at Dishonored, get confronted by my mother, the General Manager of Riot and have the audacity to slap her when all she was trying to do was help you. I should finish your ass right here in South Korea....
(Trina struggles against the security as Bella beckons her to do something.)
Bella: BRING IT! Let her go! She wants to die tonight, then by all means, let’s do this!
(Security eventually pulls Trina out of the ring and starts leading her up the ramp. Bella breaks free and climbs the turnbuckle looking at her.)
Bella: REAL QUICK THOUGH, BEFORE YOU GO! TRINA! YOU WANT A CHALLENGE?!?! YOU WANT TO FIGHT?!?! THEN BY ALL MEANS, LET ME READ YOU YOUR LAST RITES!!!! I’LL SEE YOUR ASS IN JAPAN!
(Bella’s music blares as Trina just glares and Bella poses looking down at her.)
JR: The challenge has been laid down! Trina Roberts and Bella Madison in Japan at Last Rites!
Alf: Hopefully Trina knocks that little bitch off that proverbial throne!
MAIN EVENT
Daniel Russow v Malachi
(The bell rings for the match to begin as Malachi and Daniel Russow stare at each other for a few seconds after it rang. They finally lock up, Daniel takes control of the match early on, by doing some chain wrestling to get under Malachi’s skin.)
Jr Freeman: You think Daniel will send a message?
Alf: In this match? Yeah. I think he will. I think he’s going to do anything to do that.
(After the chain wrestling, Daniel remained in control of the match. It doesn’t last too long though, Malachi starts to fight his way to get momentum back in this match. Back and forth match it starts to become. Malachi throws a pin attempt in the match but only gets a count of 2. After the pin attempt, Malachi dumps Daniel to the outside of the ring.)
Jr Freeman: Malachi is in control of this match.
Alf: for now. But we know Daniel can come back at any minute. It won’t take long before he gets tired of it and end the match.
(while outside of the ring, they start to fight around it. At one point. Daniel throws Malachi face-first into the ring post then proceeded to throw him shoulder-first into the ring steps, showing off his aggressive side. He picks up Malachi by the hair and throws him into the ring. Once in the ring, he goes for a pin attempt, but Malachi kicks out at the count of 2.)
Alf: See what I mean? Daniel will do anything he can to beat Malachi and focus on Alexis, and he’s going to send a message while doing so.
JR Freeman: Right, but he needs to focus on this match and not her. Doesn’t matter how much he wants his hands all over her.
(Back and forth the match goes after that 2 count. Malachi found offense when he needed it most, and he had Daniel cornered for a few seconds before the ref got involved. Daniel used that distraction as an advantage for himself by playing dirty. After poking Malachi in the eye with his thumb, Daniel stays on the offense for a good couple of minutes.)
Jr Freeman: Man, this has been a good back and forth main event.
Alf: It really has, the crowd is also enjoying this too. I wonder if Alexis is watching backstage? She has to be enjoying this too, I mean Daniel is wearing himself out in this match.
(The pace of the match starts to pick up, Daniel and Malachi share pinfalls on each other after big moves, Each pin ends with a count of 2. Malachi tries to fly off the ropes but Daniel doesn’t let him do that, He shoved Malachi off the ropes and to the outside of the ring again. They go outside again, but the match doesn’t lose it’s intensity, as they keep the fast pace going.)
Jr Freeman: This crowd loves this match.
Alf: They do. It’s been exciting. They need to get back in the ring though.
(The ref has a count of 8 on his fingers and vocal cords. It doesn’t take long before the guys get back into the ring. In the ring now, Daniel is first to get there, Malachi is lagging behind, once in the ring, Daniel catches him with “the hangman’s body count” but Malachi shoves Daniel close to the ref, throwing off his game. Daniel turns back around and eats “pure malice” and picks up the 3 count.)
Jr Freeman: Wow!
Alf: I didn’t expect that at all.
Jr Freeman: Huge win for Malachi.
WINNER= Malachi
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