Post by Laura Phoenix - HBIC on May 15, 2020 1:48:16 GMT -5
(Scene opens as we see Laura Phoenix in her office, leaning against her desk.)
Laura Phoenix: Good evening everyone, I hope you are all safe at home. Allow me to welcome you to Riot and tonight...it’s a special one. One that showcases our amazing women in PWS: Apex. Nothing against the boys, but tonight I am very much looking forward to showing you exactly why the ladies indeed run the world. So enjoy tonight as we continue our road to Destiny.
(Laura smiles as the scene fades right into the Riot opening.)
“Prove Yourself” Match
Sierra Williams vs. Enforcer
(The match started out with a slow pace and some big power moves from Enforcer, before Sierra took control. She was able to hit move after move to bring the big man down. Enforcer mounted a comeback, and nearly hit his Death Penalty DDT, but Sierra countered it into the Calgary Cutter for the win.)
Winner - Sierra Williams
(The cameras opened up once again inside the office of Laura Phoenix, showing her seated at her desk and typing away on her laptop. A knock sounded at the door, but she didn’t even raise her eyes from the screen.)
Laura Phoenix: Come on in.
(The door opened, and when she did look up to see who it was, her face lit up in a bright smile as she stood up and walked around the desk to greet…)
Laura Phoenix: Lachlan Kane, good to see you again!
(Sure enough, the Irish Scrapper walked up and greeted Laura with a little hug and a kiss to her cheek.)
Lachlan Kane: Same to you. From what I hear, you got a bit of a promotion since the last time I saw you.
Laura Phoenix: A temporary one, but yes. Speaking of which...I’m glad you stopped by. I was wondering if you’d considered my offer a bit more?
(Lachlan laughed a bit, rubbing at his bearded chin.)
Lachlan Kane: Well, I gotta say, it’s pretty damn tempting. Especially now that you guys are running out of Vegas.
Laura Phoenix: Not to mention Sierra’s officially joined up as well.
Lachlan Kane: Yeah, that one caught me a bit off-guard. I knew she had been considering it, but I didn’t realize that she’d gone ahead and signed a contract and everything.
Laura Phoenix: And don’t forget Mal and Alanah are here as well...
Lachlan Kane (chuckling): You’re really not gonna let this drop, are you? Well, why the hell not? Not like I would have far to travel right now.
(With a pleased smile on her face, Laura reached back onto her desk and picked up a stack of papers, presenting it to Lachlan along with a pen. He raised an eyebrow at her.)
Lachlan Kane: You had this all ready to go? Little ahead of yourself, aren’t you?
Laura Phoenix (winking): Call it women’s intuition.
(Lachlan laughed again as he took the pen, flipping the contract to the last page and signing his name with a flourish. Laura put the contract back down on the desk and reached her hand out to shake Lachlan’s.)
Laura Phoenix: Welcome to the PWS Apex roster, Lachlan! We’re happy to have you.
Lachlan Kane: And I’m excited to be here. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I best go break the happy news to the gang.
(With a cheeky wink, Lachlan left the room, and Laura watched him go with a proud smile on her face as the camera faded out.)
Alexis Makarios vs. Chris Blade
(The match was a fairly one sided affair, as Alexis dominated moat of the action. Blade was able to get some offense in, but in the end, Alexis hit the Down Unda Thunda for the three count and the win.)
Winner - Alexis Makarios
(The camera fades to Enforcer walking down the hallway in his wrestling gear with his knee pads around his ankles. He sees Vin Halsted outside of their locker room watching one of the female wrestlers stretch. Enforcer walks over to Vin and whispers into his ear.)
Enforcer: Seriously? We’ve only been here a couple weeks and you're all creeper?
Halsted: I know it is not a good look but damn she is hot.
The attractive woman stands up and grabs the PWS Apex Collateral Damage title belt. Enforcer sees it is a familiar face.
Enforcer: (Whispering into Vin’s ear again)I know her. We are both in SEE. She is the Women’s champion and ½ of the World Tag Team Champions.
(Heather looks over and sees the guys standing there talking among themselves before she makes her way over to them, brushing a strand of her light brown hair to her side and a welcoming smile on her face..)
Heather Haze: Well, Well, if it isn’t the icon and the legend Enforcer himself, and....(Heather then eyes at Vin smiling and waving at her like a little kid) and friend of The Enforcer.
Halsted: Hi. I’m Vin Halsed. But you can call me Vinny.
(Enforcer looks at Vin in a funny kind of way as Vin looks back at Enforcer and shrugs at him innocently.)
Heather Haze: Pleasure.
(Heather’s gaze never leaves Enforcer as she sizes the big man up with her stare, looking very impressed by his physique.)
Heather Haze: Glad to see you boys have joined up with APEX. So What has brought you here to my neck of the woods?
Enforcer: There was some mutual interest between us and the company and we each got an offer we couldn’t refuse. I didn’t realize you were with Apex.
Heather Haze: Indeed I am, as a matter of fact today marks my one year anniversary with the company. I'm already a two time collateral damage champion and the 2019 rising star winner. Not bad for a former adult film star huh?
(Heather smiles at him cheekily while rubbing her title almost lovingly.)
Enforcer: Very impressive, Heather. Doing this in Apex and all you are doing in SEE. You are having a hell of a year.
Heather Haze: (shrugs) A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. You’re not doing bad yourself considering you've been out of the game for a long, long time. Well, I wish you have the same success here in APEX. And if you boys ever need anything at all..and I mean anythin’ at all from me...just simply give me a shout.
Enforcer: We will definitely keep that in mind.Right, Vin? As long as you do the same.
Halsted: We would be glad to help.
Heather Haze: Much obliged, fellas. Now if you'll excuse me, I got a yappy lil’ leprechaun to kill.
(Heather gives a sly wink at Vin before walking off in the opposite direction with her APEX CD Belt as the scene fades to commercials.)
(A saxophone blares through the dark screen as the scene fades into a black and white scene of an office)
Male voice: It’s been a while since my services were required. But when a damsel is in distress, who am I to deny?
(The door opens as a tall slender figure in a suit with a fedora atop his head enters the room. He walks across the room and looks around with a slight smile on his face.)
Male voice: Things in PWS have been in a whirlwind since Demons Run with the strange disappearance of the illustrious fashionista, Matilda Elena Comier, also known as Mattie Comier.
(The figure looks down at the desk at the file folder and opens it up to all the information about Mattie, picture included.)
Male voice: While the search party is well underway, I, Demetrius Octavious Spinelli, aka The Jackal, Private Investigator, is on the case.
(Spinelli...er- The Jackal PI, removes his hat and tosses it as it lands perfectly on the hat rack across the room. He sits at his desk and picks up the file and begins to look it over as the voice over continues...)
The Jackal, PI voice: First suspect in the disappearance is Sinister Minister himself, the Reverend Synister. It’s no secret that he is indeed behind this dubious kidnapping of the gorgeous fashion superstar...but...something is admiss. Something does not add up in the abacus and ledger of The Jackal...that’s why I will find out who is truly behind this sinister plot of our star fashionista. We will bring her home...Mattie you have nothing to fear.
(The Jackal glances up at the case and with a voice that rivals the cheesiest Detective voices.)
The Jackal, PI: Fear not, dollface....The Jackal is on the case.
Morgan Baker vs. Bella Madison
(The match was a great back and forth between the two, with Morgan really impressing everyone with her ability to hang with Bella. Morgan nearly scored the upset in the closing moments, when she nearly delivered a beautiful Halestorm to Bella, Bella managed to move out of the way at the last second, and was able to lock in the Bella Notte. It looked like Morgan was about to tap, when Richard Rider hit the ring and nailed Bella with a steel chair. He quickly left the ring, as the referee was forced to call for the bell. Bella and Morgan were furious in the ring as Rider got away, proud of his actions.)
Winner - By Disqualification Bella Madison
(The scene opens with a shot of the ocean. As the camera pans in from the beach. As we pan in, we see Lukas Emery sitting on the beach, looking out at the water.)
Lukas Emery: Peaceful, isn’t it?
(He lets out a sigh.)
Lukas Emery: Oh, you didn’t actually think I was going to be in Las Vegas this week, did you Nick? I had no intentions of making the trip to that vile town. Not until I absolutely have to, which don’t worry. That will be soon.
(He stands up and dusts himself off.)
Lukas Emery: This past Sunday was Mother’s Day here in the states. Now, I’m not really one for celebrating the holiday, seeing as how I lost my mother years ago to a devil. But that’s a story for another time. That’s not what I’m here for. This is my response to that little address Nick Madison made last Riot….but I have a few things to get off my chest first.
(A smirk comes across his face, as he starts to laugh.)
Lukas Emery: The whole bloody lot of you are fucked in the head! It doesn’t matter what your last name is, Russow, O’Neil, Madison...you’re all a bunch of self-righteous self-serving twats! Let’s start with the “Lost Boys” of PWS, the brothers Russow.
(Lukas smirks as he continues.)
Lukas Emery: Firstly, there’s the almighty Levi Fuckin Russow. The man that when I had to step away to deal with family issues, you kept Amelia and Josie safe...I can never repay you enough for that…
(Lukas’s expression changes to one of disgust and almost anger.)
Lukas Emery: But what in the bloody hell have you become, Levi? The little chicken shit mental pawn I see being played by everyone and their mother? How many times will you have to turn on your own family or fake their own deaths before you realize how bloody pathetic you are?
(Lukas takes a second and collects himself before continuing.)
Lukas Emery: Then there’s the brand new happy father, Daniel. Oh I’m sure you must be soooo happy to have a daughter. I mean besides it was an incident between you and Audrey that caused her to have her first miscarriage, wasn’t it? And you’ve spent the better part of the past year trying to beat up a woman in Alexis...actually now that I think about it, maybe having a daughter isn’t the best thing…
(Lukas shakes his head in disgust.)
Lukas Emery: Then there’s Jess- actually, no. I don’t need to say anything about his mediocrity. His career speaks for itself.
(Lukas looks at the camera as if to look directly at Jesse and say “what now?”)
Lukas Emery: We will move on to the clan O’Neil. Let’s start with the weakest link of the O’Neil/Madison clan, Michael. Oh Mikey boy thought he could get the job done at Demon’s Run, though what would you expect from a man who abandons his family and buggars off to Japan for years?
(Lukas folds his hands as he continues.)
Lukas Emery: Then there’s little Bella….sweet, little Bella. The girl that all those years was taken by Reverend Synister, not much unlike Mattie is going through now. I’m sure, what given everything she experienced, with her mom giving her up, to being abducted by Syn, to learning to live with her mom and stepdad, it’s no secret what she would become was a mystery. Well, congratulations Momma Phoenix. You raised a self-righteous, vainglorious raging cunt! You must be SO proud!
(A sarcastic expression comes over his face as he looks at the camera.)
Lukas Emery: But the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree, now does it? You, Laura Phoenix, are the exact personification of self-inclusion and ego. You could learn from Star Stormz’ mistakes and take a more behind-the-scenes role here, but that’s just not your style, is it? You just have to be somewhere in the picture, no matter who you have to step on or push out of the way. Great example you’re setting there for your daughter, and don’t worry, she’s picking it right up.
(Lukas takes a seat, as he lets out a sigh.)
Lukas Emery: Now that all that’s out the way, I’ll address you, Nick. Nick Madison, The king of bastards. People try to rejoice in you as this great anti-hero who always stood up for what’s right, no matter the cost! Was that the case when you turned your back on PWSX and Laura and Kurt and jumped to PWSR? Or, was it the case when your ex, Sapphire, showed up with a baby that was yours, did you do anything? Nope, you avoided the entire situation, and you still do to this day. What about your friend Wes? You remember him, right? Wes Crowe...Dillon’s brother. Yeah, I thought you two were supposed to be so close, yet he managed to die off and you had no clue until Dillon brought it up to you months after the fact.
(He shakes his head again in disgust.)
Lukas Emery: Now we’ll talk about present day...the present day Nick Madison. The guy who is trying so desperately hard to stay relevant, despite the fact he’s grown into a cowardice hypocrite who, truth be told, you can’t stand that little twat your stepdaughter is engaged to, with good reason, he’s a bloody wanker. But you won’t dare say anything because deep down you know she, along with your own wife, wouldn’t give a damn. They would go on about how “oh he’s just like you used to be all those years ago” and that’s a slap in the face of any kind of legacy you have tried to build. Hell, even your son seems to like him, which must eat at you that they would take him around someone like that without so much as saying anything to you about it. Face it, Nick. You can try to claim you want a fight, that you want a war. But when push comes to shove, you just can’t handle it. You used to be good, anymore? You’re just everyone’s bitch.
(Lukas stands up and looks into the camera.)
Lukas Emery: A while back Levi told me that I was knocking on “Nick Fucking Madison’s” door. And that I should pray you didn’t answer….
(The devious smirk returns to Lukas’s face.)
Lukas Emery: Now, it’s you who is wanting to enter this war. You better hope you’re ready for what you’re getting yourself into, for what you’re getting your family into, for what you’re getting your loved ones into. If you go through with this, they will never see you as the same. I never claimed that I wasn’t a monster, I can be, and I’m going to bring out yours for the entire world to see.
(The footage cuts to black.)
Main Event (Non-Title)
Heather Haze vs. Alanah O’Connell
(No love lost in this match between Haze and O’Connell as both ladies go at it with not so much a match but more of a fight. Haze quickly gets things under her control though as she kicks Alanah’s the front of the Irish Rose’s knee and delivers a knee of her own to the side of her opponent’s head. With O’Connell dazed for a few, Heather becomes a little brash in the ring, smack talking and slapping Alanah in the back of the head. Eventually Alanah seems to snap too and takes down Haze with a roundhouse kick that would have impressed Chuck Norris. Alanah goes for her submission “The Sweet Escape” quickly but Haze is able to position them and as Alanah rolls through she’s driving into the lower turnbuckle. Just as it looks like Haze is going to make O’Connell “Pucker Up”. Bella’s music plays, which distracts Heather as she looks to the stage waiting for Bella to step out and come after her but all it does is allow Alanah to recover and she spins Heather around and hits her with the “Irish Rose” and gets the pin. After the match, Alanah quickly rolls out of the ring leaving Haze raging in the ring as Alanah looks back with a smile as Bella greets her friend on stage with a celebratory hug.)
Winner - Alanah O’Connell
(The moon shone brightly as it hung low over the Lafayette Cemetery in central New Orleans, as the sound of footsteps echoed off the stone mausoleums. The camera crept through the rows until it came to rest on a solitary figure wandering the walkways, dressed in dark clothing and looking like they were in search of something. The figure paused a moment before turning around and it was then we could see the face of Mack McKane...or at least, what was showing from underneath his ever-present mask. His blue eyes were narrowed as he glanced around, before muttering to himself and starting off down another pathway, going deeper into the cemetery. As he went further into the grounds, the mausoleums grew less and less ornate until they were nothing more than rectangular blocks of stone, the only thing telling them apart being simple bronze plaques bearing names and dates. A soft glow could be seen off in the distance, and Mack seemed like he was zeroing in on that particular spot as his pace quickened.
The glow intensified as he got closer, and when he finally reached it he saw one of the mausoleums completely covered with candles and flowers. There were so many surrounding it that they nearly engulfed the grave itself. Mack approached it slowly, with a quiet reverence replacing his determined focus from a few moments ago. When he was close enough to read the engraving on the front of the tomb, he knelt down and brushed his fingers along the front of it.)
Here lies Paola Mariana Santos
April 10, 1973 - November 9, 1998
(Sliding his mask off of his face, Mack glanced around at the flowers and candles surrounding him before his gaze came back to the tomb in front of him.)
Mack McKane: Pleasure to finally make your acquaintance. Just wish it were under happier circumstances.
(He lowered himself so that he was seated on the ground, crossing his legs underneath him and resting his mask in his lap.)
Mack McKane: Almost seems strange, talking to a tomb. The way Mattie speaks about you, you’d almost think you were still alive. She’s quite an incredible woman. I reckon you’d be right proud of her.
(He chuckled slightly.)
Mack McKane: But where are my manners? The name’s Mack McKane, and I’m in love with your daughter. Though, part of me is starting to wonder if that was a mistake. Not because of her, though. She’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. And now….the worst thing that’s ever happened to me has his filthy hands on her, keeps taunting me…
(He gritted his teeth together, trying to keep his rage in check.)
Mack McKane: I tried...I tried so hard to stay away from her. If I knew that he was still alive….maybe I would have tried a bit harder.
(He laughed again, running his hands through his hair and pulling at it slightly.)
Mack McKane: Who the hell am I kidding? There was no way she was gonna give up on me. It’s that fiery Latina spirit of hers. Reckon she got that from you, eh? Still...I wonder...if she knew that he was alive...would she still want me?
(He pulled at his hair harder, starting to rock back and forth.)
Mack McKane: I failed her. I promised that I would always keep her safe...and I couldn’t. I got so caught up in the title match that I never thought….even for just one moment...I should have done more….
(He was so caught up in his own mind that he didn’t hear the footsteps approaching, until they were almost behind him. When he felt another presence, he immediately jumped to his feet, whirling around and brandishing his knife.)
Mack McKane: Alright mate, that’s just about far enough.
(The camera pulled back to see a taller man standing a few feet behind Mack, impeccably dressed in a well-tailored suit. Looking to be in his early fifties, with deep brown hair dashed with some silver at the temples and dark brown eyes, he held his hands up with his palms towards Mack.)
Man: No need for the hostilities. I know who you are, and I know why you’re here.
Mack McKane: That so?
Man: Yes. My daughter talks about you quite a bit, Mr. McKane.
(Mack was quiet for a moment, but he finally put his knife away. The man slowly took a few steps closer to Mack, extending his hand for a handshake.)
Man: Charles Cormier. I think you and I should have a talk.
(And with that, the camera cut out to black, ending the broadcast with the PWS Apex logo.)
(c) PWS: Apex 2020
Laura Phoenix: Good evening everyone, I hope you are all safe at home. Allow me to welcome you to Riot and tonight...it’s a special one. One that showcases our amazing women in PWS: Apex. Nothing against the boys, but tonight I am very much looking forward to showing you exactly why the ladies indeed run the world. So enjoy tonight as we continue our road to Destiny.
(Laura smiles as the scene fades right into the Riot opening.)
“Prove Yourself” Match
Sierra Williams vs. Enforcer
(The match started out with a slow pace and some big power moves from Enforcer, before Sierra took control. She was able to hit move after move to bring the big man down. Enforcer mounted a comeback, and nearly hit his Death Penalty DDT, but Sierra countered it into the Calgary Cutter for the win.)
Winner - Sierra Williams
(The cameras opened up once again inside the office of Laura Phoenix, showing her seated at her desk and typing away on her laptop. A knock sounded at the door, but she didn’t even raise her eyes from the screen.)
Laura Phoenix: Come on in.
(The door opened, and when she did look up to see who it was, her face lit up in a bright smile as she stood up and walked around the desk to greet…)
Laura Phoenix: Lachlan Kane, good to see you again!
(Sure enough, the Irish Scrapper walked up and greeted Laura with a little hug and a kiss to her cheek.)
Lachlan Kane: Same to you. From what I hear, you got a bit of a promotion since the last time I saw you.
Laura Phoenix: A temporary one, but yes. Speaking of which...I’m glad you stopped by. I was wondering if you’d considered my offer a bit more?
(Lachlan laughed a bit, rubbing at his bearded chin.)
Lachlan Kane: Well, I gotta say, it’s pretty damn tempting. Especially now that you guys are running out of Vegas.
Laura Phoenix: Not to mention Sierra’s officially joined up as well.
Lachlan Kane: Yeah, that one caught me a bit off-guard. I knew she had been considering it, but I didn’t realize that she’d gone ahead and signed a contract and everything.
Laura Phoenix: And don’t forget Mal and Alanah are here as well...
Lachlan Kane (chuckling): You’re really not gonna let this drop, are you? Well, why the hell not? Not like I would have far to travel right now.
(With a pleased smile on her face, Laura reached back onto her desk and picked up a stack of papers, presenting it to Lachlan along with a pen. He raised an eyebrow at her.)
Lachlan Kane: You had this all ready to go? Little ahead of yourself, aren’t you?
Laura Phoenix (winking): Call it women’s intuition.
(Lachlan laughed again as he took the pen, flipping the contract to the last page and signing his name with a flourish. Laura put the contract back down on the desk and reached her hand out to shake Lachlan’s.)
Laura Phoenix: Welcome to the PWS Apex roster, Lachlan! We’re happy to have you.
Lachlan Kane: And I’m excited to be here. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I best go break the happy news to the gang.
(With a cheeky wink, Lachlan left the room, and Laura watched him go with a proud smile on her face as the camera faded out.)
Alexis Makarios vs. Chris Blade
(The match was a fairly one sided affair, as Alexis dominated moat of the action. Blade was able to get some offense in, but in the end, Alexis hit the Down Unda Thunda for the three count and the win.)
Winner - Alexis Makarios
(The camera fades to Enforcer walking down the hallway in his wrestling gear with his knee pads around his ankles. He sees Vin Halsted outside of their locker room watching one of the female wrestlers stretch. Enforcer walks over to Vin and whispers into his ear.)
Enforcer: Seriously? We’ve only been here a couple weeks and you're all creeper?
Halsted: I know it is not a good look but damn she is hot.
The attractive woman stands up and grabs the PWS Apex Collateral Damage title belt. Enforcer sees it is a familiar face.
Enforcer: (Whispering into Vin’s ear again)I know her. We are both in SEE. She is the Women’s champion and ½ of the World Tag Team Champions.
(Heather looks over and sees the guys standing there talking among themselves before she makes her way over to them, brushing a strand of her light brown hair to her side and a welcoming smile on her face..)
Heather Haze: Well, Well, if it isn’t the icon and the legend Enforcer himself, and....(Heather then eyes at Vin smiling and waving at her like a little kid) and friend of The Enforcer.
Halsted: Hi. I’m Vin Halsed. But you can call me Vinny.
(Enforcer looks at Vin in a funny kind of way as Vin looks back at Enforcer and shrugs at him innocently.)
Heather Haze: Pleasure.
(Heather’s gaze never leaves Enforcer as she sizes the big man up with her stare, looking very impressed by his physique.)
Heather Haze: Glad to see you boys have joined up with APEX. So What has brought you here to my neck of the woods?
Enforcer: There was some mutual interest between us and the company and we each got an offer we couldn’t refuse. I didn’t realize you were with Apex.
Heather Haze: Indeed I am, as a matter of fact today marks my one year anniversary with the company. I'm already a two time collateral damage champion and the 2019 rising star winner. Not bad for a former adult film star huh?
(Heather smiles at him cheekily while rubbing her title almost lovingly.)
Enforcer: Very impressive, Heather. Doing this in Apex and all you are doing in SEE. You are having a hell of a year.
Heather Haze: (shrugs) A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. You’re not doing bad yourself considering you've been out of the game for a long, long time. Well, I wish you have the same success here in APEX. And if you boys ever need anything at all..and I mean anythin’ at all from me...just simply give me a shout.
Enforcer: We will definitely keep that in mind.Right, Vin? As long as you do the same.
Halsted: We would be glad to help.
Heather Haze: Much obliged, fellas. Now if you'll excuse me, I got a yappy lil’ leprechaun to kill.
(Heather gives a sly wink at Vin before walking off in the opposite direction with her APEX CD Belt as the scene fades to commercials.)
(A saxophone blares through the dark screen as the scene fades into a black and white scene of an office)
Male voice: It’s been a while since my services were required. But when a damsel is in distress, who am I to deny?
(The door opens as a tall slender figure in a suit with a fedora atop his head enters the room. He walks across the room and looks around with a slight smile on his face.)
Male voice: Things in PWS have been in a whirlwind since Demons Run with the strange disappearance of the illustrious fashionista, Matilda Elena Comier, also known as Mattie Comier.
(The figure looks down at the desk at the file folder and opens it up to all the information about Mattie, picture included.)
Male voice: While the search party is well underway, I, Demetrius Octavious Spinelli, aka The Jackal, Private Investigator, is on the case.
(Spinelli...er- The Jackal PI, removes his hat and tosses it as it lands perfectly on the hat rack across the room. He sits at his desk and picks up the file and begins to look it over as the voice over continues...)
The Jackal, PI voice: First suspect in the disappearance is Sinister Minister himself, the Reverend Synister. It’s no secret that he is indeed behind this dubious kidnapping of the gorgeous fashion superstar...but...something is admiss. Something does not add up in the abacus and ledger of The Jackal...that’s why I will find out who is truly behind this sinister plot of our star fashionista. We will bring her home...Mattie you have nothing to fear.
(The Jackal glances up at the case and with a voice that rivals the cheesiest Detective voices.)
The Jackal, PI: Fear not, dollface....The Jackal is on the case.
Morgan Baker vs. Bella Madison
(The match was a great back and forth between the two, with Morgan really impressing everyone with her ability to hang with Bella. Morgan nearly scored the upset in the closing moments, when she nearly delivered a beautiful Halestorm to Bella, Bella managed to move out of the way at the last second, and was able to lock in the Bella Notte. It looked like Morgan was about to tap, when Richard Rider hit the ring and nailed Bella with a steel chair. He quickly left the ring, as the referee was forced to call for the bell. Bella and Morgan were furious in the ring as Rider got away, proud of his actions.)
Winner - By Disqualification Bella Madison
(The scene opens with a shot of the ocean. As the camera pans in from the beach. As we pan in, we see Lukas Emery sitting on the beach, looking out at the water.)
Lukas Emery: Peaceful, isn’t it?
(He lets out a sigh.)
Lukas Emery: Oh, you didn’t actually think I was going to be in Las Vegas this week, did you Nick? I had no intentions of making the trip to that vile town. Not until I absolutely have to, which don’t worry. That will be soon.
(He stands up and dusts himself off.)
Lukas Emery: This past Sunday was Mother’s Day here in the states. Now, I’m not really one for celebrating the holiday, seeing as how I lost my mother years ago to a devil. But that’s a story for another time. That’s not what I’m here for. This is my response to that little address Nick Madison made last Riot….but I have a few things to get off my chest first.
(A smirk comes across his face, as he starts to laugh.)
Lukas Emery: The whole bloody lot of you are fucked in the head! It doesn’t matter what your last name is, Russow, O’Neil, Madison...you’re all a bunch of self-righteous self-serving twats! Let’s start with the “Lost Boys” of PWS, the brothers Russow.
(Lukas smirks as he continues.)
Lukas Emery: Firstly, there’s the almighty Levi Fuckin Russow. The man that when I had to step away to deal with family issues, you kept Amelia and Josie safe...I can never repay you enough for that…
(Lukas’s expression changes to one of disgust and almost anger.)
Lukas Emery: But what in the bloody hell have you become, Levi? The little chicken shit mental pawn I see being played by everyone and their mother? How many times will you have to turn on your own family or fake their own deaths before you realize how bloody pathetic you are?
(Lukas takes a second and collects himself before continuing.)
Lukas Emery: Then there’s the brand new happy father, Daniel. Oh I’m sure you must be soooo happy to have a daughter. I mean besides it was an incident between you and Audrey that caused her to have her first miscarriage, wasn’t it? And you’ve spent the better part of the past year trying to beat up a woman in Alexis...actually now that I think about it, maybe having a daughter isn’t the best thing…
(Lukas shakes his head in disgust.)
Lukas Emery: Then there’s Jess- actually, no. I don’t need to say anything about his mediocrity. His career speaks for itself.
(Lukas looks at the camera as if to look directly at Jesse and say “what now?”)
Lukas Emery: We will move on to the clan O’Neil. Let’s start with the weakest link of the O’Neil/Madison clan, Michael. Oh Mikey boy thought he could get the job done at Demon’s Run, though what would you expect from a man who abandons his family and buggars off to Japan for years?
(Lukas folds his hands as he continues.)
Lukas Emery: Then there’s little Bella….sweet, little Bella. The girl that all those years was taken by Reverend Synister, not much unlike Mattie is going through now. I’m sure, what given everything she experienced, with her mom giving her up, to being abducted by Syn, to learning to live with her mom and stepdad, it’s no secret what she would become was a mystery. Well, congratulations Momma Phoenix. You raised a self-righteous, vainglorious raging cunt! You must be SO proud!
(A sarcastic expression comes over his face as he looks at the camera.)
Lukas Emery: But the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree, now does it? You, Laura Phoenix, are the exact personification of self-inclusion and ego. You could learn from Star Stormz’ mistakes and take a more behind-the-scenes role here, but that’s just not your style, is it? You just have to be somewhere in the picture, no matter who you have to step on or push out of the way. Great example you’re setting there for your daughter, and don’t worry, she’s picking it right up.
(Lukas takes a seat, as he lets out a sigh.)
Lukas Emery: Now that all that’s out the way, I’ll address you, Nick. Nick Madison, The king of bastards. People try to rejoice in you as this great anti-hero who always stood up for what’s right, no matter the cost! Was that the case when you turned your back on PWSX and Laura and Kurt and jumped to PWSR? Or, was it the case when your ex, Sapphire, showed up with a baby that was yours, did you do anything? Nope, you avoided the entire situation, and you still do to this day. What about your friend Wes? You remember him, right? Wes Crowe...Dillon’s brother. Yeah, I thought you two were supposed to be so close, yet he managed to die off and you had no clue until Dillon brought it up to you months after the fact.
(He shakes his head again in disgust.)
Lukas Emery: Now we’ll talk about present day...the present day Nick Madison. The guy who is trying so desperately hard to stay relevant, despite the fact he’s grown into a cowardice hypocrite who, truth be told, you can’t stand that little twat your stepdaughter is engaged to, with good reason, he’s a bloody wanker. But you won’t dare say anything because deep down you know she, along with your own wife, wouldn’t give a damn. They would go on about how “oh he’s just like you used to be all those years ago” and that’s a slap in the face of any kind of legacy you have tried to build. Hell, even your son seems to like him, which must eat at you that they would take him around someone like that without so much as saying anything to you about it. Face it, Nick. You can try to claim you want a fight, that you want a war. But when push comes to shove, you just can’t handle it. You used to be good, anymore? You’re just everyone’s bitch.
(Lukas stands up and looks into the camera.)
Lukas Emery: A while back Levi told me that I was knocking on “Nick Fucking Madison’s” door. And that I should pray you didn’t answer….
(The devious smirk returns to Lukas’s face.)
Lukas Emery: Now, it’s you who is wanting to enter this war. You better hope you’re ready for what you’re getting yourself into, for what you’re getting your family into, for what you’re getting your loved ones into. If you go through with this, they will never see you as the same. I never claimed that I wasn’t a monster, I can be, and I’m going to bring out yours for the entire world to see.
(The footage cuts to black.)
Main Event (Non-Title)
Heather Haze vs. Alanah O’Connell
(No love lost in this match between Haze and O’Connell as both ladies go at it with not so much a match but more of a fight. Haze quickly gets things under her control though as she kicks Alanah’s the front of the Irish Rose’s knee and delivers a knee of her own to the side of her opponent’s head. With O’Connell dazed for a few, Heather becomes a little brash in the ring, smack talking and slapping Alanah in the back of the head. Eventually Alanah seems to snap too and takes down Haze with a roundhouse kick that would have impressed Chuck Norris. Alanah goes for her submission “The Sweet Escape” quickly but Haze is able to position them and as Alanah rolls through she’s driving into the lower turnbuckle. Just as it looks like Haze is going to make O’Connell “Pucker Up”. Bella’s music plays, which distracts Heather as she looks to the stage waiting for Bella to step out and come after her but all it does is allow Alanah to recover and she spins Heather around and hits her with the “Irish Rose” and gets the pin. After the match, Alanah quickly rolls out of the ring leaving Haze raging in the ring as Alanah looks back with a smile as Bella greets her friend on stage with a celebratory hug.)
Winner - Alanah O’Connell
(The moon shone brightly as it hung low over the Lafayette Cemetery in central New Orleans, as the sound of footsteps echoed off the stone mausoleums. The camera crept through the rows until it came to rest on a solitary figure wandering the walkways, dressed in dark clothing and looking like they were in search of something. The figure paused a moment before turning around and it was then we could see the face of Mack McKane...or at least, what was showing from underneath his ever-present mask. His blue eyes were narrowed as he glanced around, before muttering to himself and starting off down another pathway, going deeper into the cemetery. As he went further into the grounds, the mausoleums grew less and less ornate until they were nothing more than rectangular blocks of stone, the only thing telling them apart being simple bronze plaques bearing names and dates. A soft glow could be seen off in the distance, and Mack seemed like he was zeroing in on that particular spot as his pace quickened.
The glow intensified as he got closer, and when he finally reached it he saw one of the mausoleums completely covered with candles and flowers. There were so many surrounding it that they nearly engulfed the grave itself. Mack approached it slowly, with a quiet reverence replacing his determined focus from a few moments ago. When he was close enough to read the engraving on the front of the tomb, he knelt down and brushed his fingers along the front of it.)
Here lies Paola Mariana Santos
April 10, 1973 - November 9, 1998
(Sliding his mask off of his face, Mack glanced around at the flowers and candles surrounding him before his gaze came back to the tomb in front of him.)
Mack McKane: Pleasure to finally make your acquaintance. Just wish it were under happier circumstances.
(He lowered himself so that he was seated on the ground, crossing his legs underneath him and resting his mask in his lap.)
Mack McKane: Almost seems strange, talking to a tomb. The way Mattie speaks about you, you’d almost think you were still alive. She’s quite an incredible woman. I reckon you’d be right proud of her.
(He chuckled slightly.)
Mack McKane: But where are my manners? The name’s Mack McKane, and I’m in love with your daughter. Though, part of me is starting to wonder if that was a mistake. Not because of her, though. She’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. And now….the worst thing that’s ever happened to me has his filthy hands on her, keeps taunting me…
(He gritted his teeth together, trying to keep his rage in check.)
Mack McKane: I tried...I tried so hard to stay away from her. If I knew that he was still alive….maybe I would have tried a bit harder.
(He laughed again, running his hands through his hair and pulling at it slightly.)
Mack McKane: Who the hell am I kidding? There was no way she was gonna give up on me. It’s that fiery Latina spirit of hers. Reckon she got that from you, eh? Still...I wonder...if she knew that he was alive...would she still want me?
(He pulled at his hair harder, starting to rock back and forth.)
Mack McKane: I failed her. I promised that I would always keep her safe...and I couldn’t. I got so caught up in the title match that I never thought….even for just one moment...I should have done more….
(He was so caught up in his own mind that he didn’t hear the footsteps approaching, until they were almost behind him. When he felt another presence, he immediately jumped to his feet, whirling around and brandishing his knife.)
Mack McKane: Alright mate, that’s just about far enough.
(The camera pulled back to see a taller man standing a few feet behind Mack, impeccably dressed in a well-tailored suit. Looking to be in his early fifties, with deep brown hair dashed with some silver at the temples and dark brown eyes, he held his hands up with his palms towards Mack.)
Man: No need for the hostilities. I know who you are, and I know why you’re here.
Mack McKane: That so?
Man: Yes. My daughter talks about you quite a bit, Mr. McKane.
(Mack was quiet for a moment, but he finally put his knife away. The man slowly took a few steps closer to Mack, extending his hand for a handshake.)
Man: Charles Cormier. I think you and I should have a talk.
(And with that, the camera cut out to black, ending the broadcast with the PWS Apex logo.)
(c) PWS: Apex 2020