04/26/2022 |
Wembley Stadium |
London, United Kingdom
Commentators - Stephanie LaCroix & Frankie Harman.
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Spotlights swing back and forth over the Wembley Stadium arch as fireworks explode in the sky above, shooting around the open roof. The crowd go absolutely nuts as a zip-line camera flies through the arena as the fans hold up signs that say things like "Donna: Di FACTO Champ!" Or "Taylor will BLAZER through the competition!" The camera stops just above the commentary table where Stephanie LaCroix and Frankie Harman sit, dressed in formal attire of dresses as opposed to their everyday wear. We cut onto a floor cam and see the girls watching the end of the fireworks display. Steph: Hello everybody and welcome to RISE UP! The first PPV instalment in this new era of First Class! As always I'm Stephanie LaCroix and with me is the lovely Frankie Harman! And Frankie have we ever got a show tonight?! Frankie: Indeed we have Steph! The Women's Title tournament comes to a close this evening when Mary Taylor Chang faces off against Alicia Rice and Donna Di Falco goes one on one with Sonya Benson, with the two winners meeting in our main event to decide the Champion! Steph: Not only that but a new Title will be decided tonight as General Manager, Casie Debonair told us about a couple of weeks ago on First Class, the Ascension Title! Khloe Cox, Taylor Blazer, Ashley Vaughan and Dana Diamond will all meet in a FATAL FOUR-WAY LADDER MATCH, to decide the Champion there! Frankie: And on top of those two belts, she's had some time off recently, but tonight First Class Evolution Champion, Jamie Riott, goes on one on in the first defence of the belt, against Ari Sharpe who's been impressive to say the least since her debut! Steph: But our opening match sees a returning Latoya Hixx taking on newcomer Sapphire, so let's get to ri... Oh, wait! We've got something going on first, Frankie! Little Mix's "Salute" crashes throughout the stadium and the fans jump up on their feet, as Casie Debonair, dressed in black heels, white peddle pushers and a black halter top, begins to walk down the aisle. Her hair is tied back and she looks ready for a night out as she slaps hands with fans. She climbs the ring steps and is handed a microphone as the music dies down.
Casie: Hello everybody! Welcome to First Class RISE UP! Now the one thing I didn't want to do tonight, was rain on any of the girls parades but I do have to share a bit of news... I said that I would update everybody on the situation that happened back in Manchester at the First Class arena regarding the fire and well, a few hours ago I did get off the phone to the chief investigator and he has told me that the fire, is categorically... An ARSON ATTACK! Frankie: What?! Steph: No way! Casie paces the ring as the crowd boos incessantly. She holds her hand up slowly to quieten the crowd down.
Casie: I know, I know... Believe me, a few of us had this thought, but I don't think any of us actually believed that would be the resulting outcome! But it is. However you can rest assured that we WON'T stop until we find out who did it and why! And that person will be dealt with accordingly... Now, with that out of the way I really hope you guys enjoy tonight's show! "Salute" hits the speakers again and Casie hands the microphone back, before stepping out of the ring and making her way up the aisle to the back.
Steph: Well then, that was some incredible news from our GM, Frankie! Frankie: Damn right it was, I feel you're itching to find out more, given as you were in the arena at the time of it happening! Steph: I was indeed, in the middle of the ring in fact! So yeah, you can bet I want to know what's happening... But until we know more, let's push on with the show! Both Sapphire and Hixx are already in the ring, waiting for the bell to ring, they walk around the ring watching one another.
Steph: Alright we're about to get underway with our opening match of the night! Latoya Hixx to face off against newcomer, Sapphire. The two women lock up in a collar and elbow, Sapphire gets the better of Latoya Hixx and comes around behind her, in a waist lock. A couple of elbows to the head and shoulder later though and Hixx has gained control of the situation. She grabs at Sapphire's wrist and pulls it up behind her back. Using her boot, she plants it into the back of Sapphire's knee and pushes her to the canvas she slaps the back of Sapphire's head a couple of times before shoving her forward. Hixx hits the ropes, comes back to attack Sapphire with a knee strike but Sapphire has other plans, ducking out of it and spinning to her feet, but catches a kick to the midsection from Hixx for her trouble. Latoya then lifts a knee into Sapphire's face, sending her back down to a knee.
Frankie: Latoya Hixx really taking advantage of the situation here. Steph: You're right Frankie, she's got Sapphire on the ropes here, figuratively speaking that is. Hixx climbs slowly up to the second turnbuckle, watching as Sapphire struggles to her feet. She jumps off with a double axe-handle but catches a hammer of Sapphire's own, to her midsection. Sapphire grabs Hixx and sends her into the ropes, as Hixx comes back, Sapphire goes for a clothesline, but Hixx ducks it hooks her leg as she jumps and falls back into a Crucifix pin! Misty Summers makes the count!
Steph: Both women completely on the ball here, Frankie, neither of them giving up the advantage so easily and this pendulum is swinging back and forth. Frankie: It sure is, Steph, it sure is! Both women are giving it their all here with Sapphire new to the First Class roster and Latoya coming back from a stint away. Sapphire pulls Hixx up but is caught with a one-two punch to her gut. Hixx stomps on Sapphire's foot then nails her with a big standing clothesline! Hixx runs to the ropes, comes back and RUNNING SOMERSAULT SENTON! NO!! Sapphire gets her knees up and Latoya Hixx lands straight on them, grabbing her stomach as she bounces off of Sapphire and rolls to the edge of the ring.
Frankie: Jeeze that must have hurt! Steph: Sapphire scrambling to her knees now as she unloads on Latoya Hixx. Sapphire lays lefts and right on Latoya Hixx kneeling over her as she does. Sapphire jumps up onto the turnbuckle, balances herself MOONSAULT! Covers!
Steph: And that's it! This one is over folks, as Sapphire finally ends it by making Latoya Hixx tap out to the Crossface! Frankie: Man! That was some opening to our PPV, tonight folks I've got to say!! WINNER The screen comes to life, showing a security guard pacing by a back door, of Wembley Stadium just as a typical London black cab pulls up outside. The door swings open and two women get out of the taxi, one blonde and one brunette. They approach the security guard who holds his hand out. Security Guard: Sorry ladies, the front entrance is halfway around the other side of the stadium, this entrance is for First Class athletes only. Blonde: Good job that we are First Class athletes then, isn't it? Both women pull out what appear to be lanyards. The security guard looks at them as he raises an eyebrow, apologises and opens the door, to the two women who walk inside as the screen goes blank again leaving the crowd to murmur amongs themselves.
Steph: Well, that was interesting Frankie. I don't know anything about new signings on First Class... Frankie: Well it's safe to say we don't know everything that goes on here, Steph! Even me and I'm sleeping with the boss! Steph: Neko and Legion here, going at it right from the bell and personally I can't call this one, you Frankie? Frankie: No I don't think I can, Steph. Neko and Legion no strangers to wrestling as has been proved in previous matches but both coming off loses here so both with something to prove I'd think! Neko hits the ropes again and nails Legion with a dropkick that sends her reeling toward a turnbuckle. Neko hits the ropes to the side of Legion and drives her to the mat with a flying bulldog. She runs to the turnbuckle, climbing it backwards, raises her arms... FROGSPLASH! She covers legion and Misty Summers makes the count...
Frankie: Jesus that knee strike was vicious by Legion on Neko here and she looks almost out cold. Steph: Almost, Frankie? I think she probably is! Neko may have been out cold, but the minute Legion locks in her new finisher, STORYTIME (Double Fujiwara Armbar), it wakes her up with intense pain. And it doesn't take long, before Neko is tapping!
Steph: Wow! This one is over, pretty quickly Frankie! Legion gets her first win here on First Class and our opening two matches have ended in submissions Frankie: That is actually pretty impressive, Steph! Our next match coming up will determine the number one contender to the newly created First Class Ascension Title, before we've even crowned a champion! WINNER As the screen comes to life again, Casie can be seen pacing the halls of Wembley Stadium on her cell phone, biting her lip and sticking a finger in her ear to hear whoever is on the other end of the line as the roar of the crowd inside the stadium, for as big and open as it is, is causing her hearing issues. Casie: Listen, Chuck was it? I'm not sure what you're being paid currently by my PR Company but I know that you also used to be an independent Private Detective, correct? So, why is it you can't find one of my top girls?! Mary Taylor Chang isn't in her locker room and I've checked everywhere around here including churches and prayer houses. She isn't even in the prayer rooms they have in this Stadium for attendees. As she listens to the person on the other end of the phone, someone catches her shoulder and she turns to shout, but notices it's the two girls who got out of the taxi.
Casie: Hey, watch where you... Oh! Wait, you guys are my new signees aren't you? Caitlin and Gina right? Blonde: Oh my God! Hey boss lady! Yeah that's right, I'm Caitlin Miller and this is Gina Diaz! We go by MAD n' BAD! Casie: Well it's great to see you both! MAD n' BAD? Why? Gina: It's pretty simple really! MAD, Miller and Diaz and BAD, Beautiful and Dangerous! The crowd both roar with approval and laugh at the same time, at the explanation. Casie smiles and holds her phone up. Casie: Classy and yet snappy! Well it's great to have you both here, I'm really sorry though I've got to find one of my other stars! Enjoy the night! The screen goes black again as the girls wave Casie off and they head in different directions. Steph: Well, we're not quite sure what's going on here folks. Joan Frederiksen is in the ring and she's awaiting the arrival of her opponent, Etune Manager who she'll be taking on to see who'll face the Ascension Champion on Mayhem in two weeks time... Frankie: The official is speaking with Joan now, who doesn't look happy. She's asking for a microphone. Joan grabs a microphone from somebody outside the ring and she turns to the crowd, shaking her head.
Joan: So, I've been told that my opponent this evening, Etune, has apparently come down sick or, injured I'm not quite sure what the situation is! But, the officials here apparently want to hand me the match, by default! The crowd go nuts upon hearing this announcement and chant Joan's name. But she holds her hand up, head bowed and shaking it.
Joan: I told them no... I'm not going to just take an easy win, so much as I'd like to, when I know that we could be giving you all a great match tonight! There's a lot at stake for the winner, I don't want to just be HANDED this shot at the Ascension Title! So, here's what's going to happen... If there's anybody in the back there, that feels they deserve or, just simply want to face me and replace Etune in this match. Come on out. The crowd once again pop loudly for Joan as she makes the decision. However all is quiet and nobody comes out from behind the curtain...
Steph: Well that's the spirit of a fighting champion, right there Frankie! It's just a shame nobody has answered Joan's call Frankie: You're right as always, Steph. Joan has shown true steel here by not just accepting a default win, but... Wait, what's this?! Smoke and fog begins to roll down the stage as the arena is bathed in darkness and the opening tunes of "Haunted Water" begin to play. Slowly and one by one, teal letters begin to appear on the screen in century gothic font:
Steph: Well then... I guess Joan Frederiksen's challenge has been answered! Frankie: Yes, Steph. This is First Class newcomer, Silvana! And she's definitely answered the call... Joan eyes Silvana cautiously, but signals for the referee to ring the bell. He does so and before Joan can say or do anything, Silvana launches herself at her and screams before grabbing her hair and chucking her into the middle of the ring. Joan jumps up and Silvana runs at her, delivering a vicious clothesline! Joan brings herself up to her knees but Silvana is already pouncing with a kick to the head, but she misses it as Joan grabs the ankle and sweeps Silvana to the floor! Joan picks Silvana up by her head and for some unknown reason, attempts to Chokeslam her?!
Steph: What is Joan Frederiksen trying here, Frankie?! Frankie: I have no idea! But it hasn't worked, at all! Silvana headbutts Frederiksen and then delivers a combination attack of a toe kick to the hamstring, followed by a decapitating thrust kick to Joan's head as she buckles. The combo continues as Silvana hits a double palm strike to Joan's stomach and finishes up with a jumping DDT! Silvana, glaze eyed looks around the arena before picking Joan's almost lifeless body from the canvas and delivers a DRAGON SUPLEX! The referee makes the count!
Frankie: MY WORD! This came out of nowhere! Steph: It certainly did, Frankie! That move, Silvana calls "Reap what you sow" and let's face it, Joan Frederiksen did just that tonight! This number one contender match for the First Class Ascension Title shot in two weeks time was supposed to be between her and Etune Manager and instead, SILVANA who is brand new to First Class gets the shot, on the show, next week! WINNER The scene is shown on the big screen to be the backstage area of Wembley Stadium. Edda Wilcox is seen standing up against a wall in the catering area watching the hustle and bustle of people walking back and forth. She is snacking on a vegan cupcake and she's wearing her battle jacket that says "First Class" on the back. The interviewer Leana Wilcox (no relation) approaches her. Leana: Edda! Edda: That's me! What can I do for you. Leana: Can I ask a few questions? Edda: Sure. Edda just shrugs her shoulders to show she doesn't care as she finishes eating her cupcake and throws the paper cupcake liner in the trash near her.
Leana: Well the first question would be why are you here? You don't have a match here at Rise Up tonight. Edda looks perturbed at this line of questioning. She replies in a rude way.
Edda: Why do I have to have a match to be here? I'm still signed to IIW. Maybe I'm just here to scout the competition. Leana: Isn't it true that you could have had a match here? But you didn't win your World Title Tournament quarter final match against Joan Frederiksen? Edda: Why would you say that? I didn't win but I didn't lose either, because someone attacked us both back stage! And I still have not been given an explanation from IIW as to who did that, and why I should be penalized for getting attacked before my match. I should still be in this tournament and should get a chance at that belt! But as you can see I'm posted up against this wall because now I know that in the IIW you need someone to watch your back because there are cowards out here that like to attack people from behind and cost them their chances at winning matches! Leana: What about your manager, Grimjack? Why isn't he here to watch your back, and why wasn't here there two weeks ago when you got attacked? Edda is seen getting more and more angry. There's a table nearby with turkey sandwiches and chips on it and she goes over to it and tips the table over and then kicks the sandwiches. Leana: What are you doing? Those sandwiches were for all the wrestlers and staff here! Edda: Why should Grimjack fly all the way over to England here when I don't even have a match? Leana: But then why did you come--? Edda: Shut up! I don't need a manager or anyone to watch my back! Leana: But you just said-- Edda: I know what I said. The bottom line is the other wrestlers of First Class are the ones that need to watch their backs. Starting with Jamie Riott! I know it was her that attacked me, because she talked shit about me months ago. I don't know who any of the women on First Class are now except for her, and she has always had an attitude. I came here to confront her but she's hiding in her locker room. So I demand a match with her so I can confront her to her face! Leana: But do you just want a match with Jamie Riott because she has the Evolution title, and might still hold it after her match with Ari Sharpe coming up? Should you be given a title shot when you're on a losing streak right now? Edda: You think you're so clever figuring that out don't you? Fine let me have a match with no title on the line, I don't care. Leana: And why do you think Jamie is the one who attacked you backstage before your last match? The only reason is that she doesn't like you? Edda: That's right! The only other person I can think of who would do something so cowardly was Alessia Capello, but it can't be her because she ran away from IIW after I beat her! Leana: It sure seems like your manager Grimjack is rubbing off on you. You seem to be talking a lot like him! Edda: Thank you. Now if you don't mind I am done answering questions. The scene fades out as Edda continues milling about backstage. "Run" As soon as that word is heard, the lights begin to return to normal, as the music kicks in and the figure of Alicia Rice can be seen standing on the stage. Arms outstretched and a focused expression on her face. Placing her arms back by her side, she makes her way down the ramp, turning her head occasionally to look out at the crowd. Reaching the top of the ramp, she does a flirty style of pose, a small smile crossing her lips. She then makes her way to the ring apron, rolling into the ring and heading to her corner, awaiting the match to commence. Steph: Alicia Rice seems to be ready to handle her business this evening. Frankie: The fans are behind her it would seem at this point as well Steph! She's in the ring and awaiting the arrival of Mary Taylor Chang. "Trenches" by Clean Slate Featuring Nicky Gracious begins to play throughout the arena. The camera pans to the top of the ramp as the crowd are cheering for the arrival of Mary Taylor Chang.
Steph: The people seem to be just as behind Mary Taylor Chang as they are Alicia Rice. Frankie: There's no denying that Steph but uhm... Where is she exactly? The music continues to play, and the crowd begin to get silent, wondering where Mary Taylor Chang is for such a high-profile match. Alicia paces around the ring and the music continues to play. She realizes the crowd beginning to grow restless and she begins to gesture them to make some noise to which they oblige. After a few minutes pass by Referee Ryan Matthews calls for an end to the match and awards a victory to Alicia Rice, moving her into the final tonight for the Women's World Title.
Steph: Ryan Matthews has awarded the victory to Alicia Rice due to the unknown where abouts of Mary Taylor Chang and she won't say no to that like Joan Frederiksen did! Frankie: Now the question is will she face Donna Di Falco or will she face Sonya Benson? Steph: Neither will be an easy challenge. I'm sure Alicia wants it to be Di Falco to rectify the draw that took place the last time they met. Alicia exits the ringside area with the fans cheering for. She stops at the top of the ramp and gestures the crowd once more before disappearing behind the curtain. WINNER We're midway through the show at Rise Up as the action keeps rolling along. A low hum can be heard as the crowd settles into restlessness as they await whatever First Class has in store for them next. Rumors have been circulating for a few days about a new talent announcement, but surely Casie Debonair would wait until a regular episode of First Class for such a thing. Most of the fan theories centered on another British or American indie wrestler making the jump to the IIW stage. Nothing big enough to have as part of arguably the biggest show First Class has ever put on. Yet Casie stands in the ring with a mic in her hand, a look on her face that promises something big's about to go down. Casie: Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming back to First Class... The ramp lights begin to glow red and gold, the video screen goes dark. Japanese flutes suddenly sound from the stadium PA system and red smoke billows on the video screen ominously. As the guitars enter the musical frey, a black and red floral crest appears on the screen as a figure in a hooded jacket steps onto the entrance stage. Suddenly the words 'ICHIKO ODA' appear on the screen and Wembley erupts in a monumental cheer. On the stage the woman flips her hood back and reveals herself to be none other than the former Sukeban herself.
Ichiko Oda: First thing's first. I appreciate you calling me up, and the past is the past. But you need me a lot more than I need you, okay? I'm here on my terms for as long as I want to be here. If we understand each other, then we don't have a problem. Ichiko offers her hand to Casie, who looks Ichiko in the eye intently before shaking the woman's hand. After Casie steps out of the ring, Ichiko looks out to the crowd in contemplation as if she can't believe she's here of all places. Those chants return and Ichiko laughs again.
Ichiko Oda: Oh, did you miss me? Chants of 'YES! YES! YES!' ring out.
Ichiko Oda: You know, there's a time when I would have told you to shut up. But like the Sukeban, that's something I've outgrown. The last time I came here, I was a girl. A girl who was angry at the world and just wanted to beat the hell out of whoever walked down that ramp. That's just the thing, I came here as a girl. I came and left here as a child. When I got back home there was a place for me, but I had to grow the hell up to get there. That was a really hard thing to do. I had to go to war against the person I let myself become to see if there was anything left worth saving. I had to know who was hiding behind the rage to understand myself. That's not a fight I could have won without other people. She pauses for a long moment, then takes a seat.
Ichiko Oda: And after all the shit that happened here, I was sure I had to face that fight alone. But even though I did the things I did and pushed everyone away, I was never alone. Every damn last one of you people kept cheering the things I said when I was here. That got to me. When I was at home just trying to find myself, I remembered that. I appreciated that. And of course... I had the best girlfriend in the world with me too. Even when I pushed her away, she was there when I hit my lowest point. The Nishi family, my family, were there for me. It was really, really fucking weird. But with their help, I rediscovered and rebuilt Ichiko Oda. With them and with you I have found the woman I really am. I finally broke through at home and became a champion! That's a world away, though. What you all care about is why in hell is Ichiko Oda here, tonight, in Wembley Stadium in an IIW ring. Ichiko grins savagely.
Ichiko Oda: Two words: unfinished business. The Wembley crowd roars in approval and Ichiko stands up.
Ichiko Oda: You see, the last time I was here, there was someone who wanted to make all of this about herself and her friends. Even when it was someone else in that main event she always had to stick her nose in it. Then she got herself a position of power and what happened? The whole damn place actually burnt down! Talk about poetic! This place was a mess, and the old building burning down says everything you need to know about how far First Class fell. But that loser? She's gone. First Class is trying to rebuild, just like I rebuilt. She stalks over to the ropes and motions to the entrance ramp.
Ichiko Oda: There's a ton of new faces back there, I don't know who most of 'em are. That doesn't matter right now, I'll find out in the weeks to come. What matters is what hasn't changed since I was last here. First Class needs an actual evolution. All these months I've been gone and it's still the same old... You know. And even though I'm a different woman than I was last fall, I am still the woman who's going to bring First Class to its next stage. The only way First Class really evolves is if Ichiko Oda takes that title she was supposed to fight for last year. Until then, I'm going to push all the new ladies in the back to bring out their very best. Ichiko smiles into the camera.
Ichiko Oda: Prove to me that you're not just the same old shit we always see out there, ladies. Show me that you're better than the women who were here when I was just a girl. Because I'm better than I've ever been, and each fight just makes me stronger now. I'm better because I'm fighting for other people - for the fans, for my family, and for... Ichiko holds her left hand up to show a sparkling ring on her ring finger.
Ichiko Oda: My fiancee. Yeah, I'm a new woman. I'm a better woman. And as long as I'm here, anyone in the back who thinks they can push people around is in for a rude awakening. Because Ichiko Oda is back, and she doesn't have time for that shit. Ichiko winks into the camera, then tosses the mic over her shoulder nonchalantly. As her music hits she hops out of the ring to the adulation of the fans. At the top of the ramp we see a second woman in an oversized hoodie, staring in bemusement at Ichiko. Eagle eyed IIW fans will recognize her as Sawako Nakada; the two embrace, then leave the stage as Rise Up continues. Frankie: Ari looks ready to go here tonight. Steph: She needs to be. These 2 women are polar opposites of one and other. It will be very interesting to see their styles clash. Frankie: Indeed. Dead Girl Superstar by Rob Zombie blares over the PA system. Jamie Riot explodes from behind the curtain. She smiles at the fans as they boo her. She looks down at the title around her waist then slaps the front of it. She runs back and forth across the stage trying to stir shit up. She walks down the ramp high fiving fans but pulling her hand away before they connect. She stops halfway down the ramp. She is staring directly at Ari Sharpe. Jamie unhooks the title from around her waist and sprints as fast as she can to the ring. She slides under the bottom rope then throws the title at the referee and charges at Sharpe throwing a clothesline but Ari manages to duck.
Frankie: And here we go! Jamie stops dead in her tracks then turns and elbows Ari in the face. Ari stumbles back a few steps but remains on her feet. Jamie runs at her throwing another clothesline this time connecting.
Steph: Jamie is wasting no time here setting the pace for this match. Frankie: Jamie said she was ready to take Ari down and right now it looks like she may. Jamie leans down to pick up Ari but Ari reaches up and rakes the eyes of Jamie before hitting a fireman's carry. The fans erupt.
Frankie: Listen to them, they love her. She proved that early onslaught by Jamie was nothing. Steph: She killed all Jamie's momentum. It's the best move she could have made. Ari gets to her feet then stands Jamie up. She open hand slaps the face of Jamie. Ari wastes no time following the slap by two forearms to the face. Ari grabs the wrist of Riott and sends her flying into the corner. Riott hits the corner hard, Ari runs to the opposite corner then runs full on at Jamie before leaping and connecting with a huge splash. Riott falls to her butt still sitting in the corner of the ring. Ari runs across the ring again then fires at Jamie jumping and hitting a bronco buster. She is riding Jamie hard before the ref calls for her to break the hold.
Frankie: Sharpe is really showing everyone she is no push over. Steph: It feels like she is out here to prove Jamie Riott wrong. Ari grabs the top rope and with her left foot pushes Jamie out of the ring onto the floor. Ari pumps her arms as the fans go nuts for her. Ari steps through the ropes and waits a second for Jamie to start getting to her feet. Ari jumps using the middle rope to hit a springboard crossbody causing Jamie to hit the outside mat hard. Ari quickly picks her up and rolls her back into the ring under the bottom rope. Ari slides in immediately making the cover. The ref drops down making the count.
Steph: She is going for another slap. Ari swings hard but Jamie catches her by the wrist. Jamie shakes her head saying not again bitch and hits Ari with a left hand. Jamie grabs the head of Ari, shoves it under her arm and hits a huge DDT. Jamie grabs the hair of Ari standing her up then falls back into the ropes coming off hitting Ari with a clothesline from hell. Ari goes down hard and Jamie makes the cover.
Frankie: Jamie got her second wind. Steph: It would appear so. The ref slides down and makes the count.
Frankie: A huge GTS! Steph: Jamie just hit Ari with the F'n Point. Her mentors Jonny C's finishing move. Frankie: This one is over. Jamie smiles but doesn't make the cover. She climbs to the top rope. She flips off the crowd then jumps off. She hits a shooting star press. Steph: THE RIOT SHIELD. Frankie: Adding insult to injury here. Jamie makes the cover.
Steph: This one is over folks! A successful first defence of the First Class Evolution Title from Jamie Riott and I expect to see this every time! WINNER AND STILL EVOLUTION CHAMP Steph: Well this is it; this is the moment that decides who will be facing Alicia Rice in the main event this evening. Frankie: This one is going to be a straight-up fight and I can't wait to see these women get it on! "Who Ya Talkin' To Man?" by Ciscandra Nostalghia begins to play throughout the arena as Donna Di Falco steps from behind the curtain with her bodyguard Malice shortly behind her. She stands at the top of the ramp with her arms extended taking everything in. She heads toward the ring with Malice behind her and gets into the ring while Malice waits outside the ring watching intently.
Steph: Well both women are in the ring and by the looks of things ready to get this thing going. Frankie: Can we just ring the darn bell already? *Ding Ding Ding*
Steph: Going to need to do a lot more than that to put the leader of the Crusade away. Frankie: Looks like we have a Di Falco fan here by the announce table! Sonya heads over to the already rising Di Falco and is met with more quick jabs finished off this time with a kick to the stomach which curls her over. Di Falco drives her down with a DDT before pulling her up to her knees and bouncing off the ropes and hitting a devasting looking knee strike. Di Falco covers.
Steph: Sonya kicked out!!! This match continues Frankie!! Frankie: I'd say that's the closest to three we have been in this match so far. I am SO okay with this continuing, however. Di Falco pulls Sonya to her feet and sends her into the ropes and Malice grabs her legs and pulls her down to the mat. The referee admonishes Malice and ejects her from ringside.
Steph: MALICE HAS BEEN EJECTED FROM RINGSIDE! Frankie: Donna Di Falco certainly isn't impressed about that. Benson has risen from the mat and gotten the better of Di Falco with a few clotheslines. Benson throws Di Falco into the corner where the referee happens to be standing and knocks her down. Benson calls for a chair and her bodyguard Smith tosses one into the ring.
Steph: Here comes Malice back down the ramp Frankie. Frankie: She has a chair in hand as well! Benson nails Di Falco with a sickening chair shot to the head. She turns to throw the chair out of the ring and is met by a chair shot twice as hard from Malice. Malice collects both chairs and disappears quickly back up the rampway. Di Falco starts to slowly bring herself to her feet using the ropes which she leans temporarily against when she reaches her feet. Di Falco attempts to head toward Benson but her leg is held by Benson's manager Norris. Di Falco turns and kicks Morris right in the face through the ropes.
Steph: Benson has gotten to her feet and Di Falco has no idea!! Di Falco turns around and is met by a dropkick attempt from Benson which is avoided. Di Falco gets rolled up but Benson has a massive handful of tights and the referee has begun to come to and begins to count slowly.
Frankie: This ones got to be over Steph but I really hope it goes on!
1... WINNER Jessica Miami: Ok Bitches get on you feet for THE H.B.I.C. OF PRO WRESTLING TAYLOR BLAZER!!!! Taylor walks over to her corner and waits for the match to begin.
Steph: So this is one of the biggest matches this PPV, the INAUGURAL First Class Ascension Championship! Ashley Vaughan and Taylor Blazer already in the ring as we now await the other two competitors. "Without me" by Halsey hits the sound system as the crowd goes wild chanting and cheering. Dana Diamond steps out from a hallway that leads her into the crowd. She begins making her way to the ring through the sea of people, Signing memorabilia, High fiving and hugging fans on the way to the ring. Upon hopping the barrier into the ring side area she circles the ring high-fiving all of her fans before stepping onto the ring apron and into the ring where she stands on the turnbuckles flexing for the crowd.
Steph: Ashley Vaughan attempting to take Dana Diamond off her feet here, but all that did was rock her slightly, Frankie. Frankie: Oh yeah, she's got to do more than that to take Dana down and keep her there! Khloe Cox has Taylor ready for a suplex, but as she lifts her, Taylor flips herself over Khloe's shoulder, lands feet first, jumps up AND BACKSTABBER! Khloe rolls out of the ring in agony as Taylor runs at Dana who's back is to her at this point and dropkicks her toward a waiting Ashley Vaughan. Vaughan hits Dana with a step-up Enziguri which rocks her sideways, Taylor Blazer runs behind Dana, grabbing her head as she jumps up on the turnbuckle, spins and executes a flying bulldog on The Destroyer! But before Blazer can finish talking smack to a downed Dana, Ashley Vaughan takes advantage of the situation and hits a flying lariet on her!
Steph: Well, the double teaming didn't last long! Ashley just caught Taylor off guard here and now she's stomping away on her! Frankie: Well, this isn't a tag match, Steph! It's every woman for herself! Now Ashley sees that and this is the first we've seen of the Ladders! As if seemingly forgetting that the match entailed climbing a ladder, Ashley pouts looking up at the Ascension Title hanging above the ring, she rolls outside and grabs at the ladder which was up against the canvas, hoisting it onto the mat with relative ease and pushing it ridgidly into the ring. Both Dana and Taylor are rolling around on the mat as Ashley begins setting the ladder up, but suddenly Khloe Cox distracts her rolling into the ring and she lets it fall against a turnbuckle. Khloe gets to her feet and instantly begins to go pound for pound with Vaughan, trading rights. Ashley, Khloe, Ashley, Khloe... Khloe again, she grabs Ashley to Irish whip her toward the ladder, but Vaughan has other ideas, reverses it and sends Khloe Cox crashing into the steel ladder to an utterance of boos from the crowd! Ashley mimes a whinging mouth motion with her hand before running at Khloe, lifting her knee, but Khloe slides out of the way and Ashley Vaughan goes knee first, into the steel! Dana is now up to her feet, pulling Taylor with her, she looks at Khloe whilst holding Taylor and Khloe kicks Taylor in the gut before hitting her with a sliding uppercut. She spins Taylor around and lifts her with an Atomic drop! Taylor bounces around holding her ass before Khloe hits the ropes, comes back with a unique basbeall slide which takes Blazer off her feet and careering out of the ring as Khloe holds onto the ropes, to keep her inside. She moves back toward the turnbuckle with a wry grin on her face and grabs the ladder, opening it up and proceeding to move it to the centre of the ring as she looks up at the belt and laughs.
Steph: Khloe Cox here looking like she's about ready to climb while the others are indisposed! Frankie: Were indisposed, Steph! As here comes Dana! They've been cordial all match, but when Khloe is going for the gold, things change! Dana walks slowly up behind Khloe, having left Ashley Vaughan on the ground. She grabs Khloe's neck suddenly from behind and wraps a big forearm into the side of her face, once... Twice... Three times! She takes Khloe's head and knocks it off the ladder a few times too, pushing her back as she moves the ladder closer to the centre now. But Khloe, grins, wipes her forehead checking for blood and kicks the knees out from underneath Dana Diamond! As Dana falls, Khloe runs and uses her back as a stepping stone to get up the ladder, but as she reaches a rung, it begins to wobble. She holds on but Dana is right behind her and Taylor Blazer is coming up the other side of the Ladder, all three women trading punches and kicks. Dana steps off but pulls Khloe down the ladder with her, whilst Taylor slips off from the other side and the ladder bounces onto the ropes. Ashley Vaughan is back to her feet and headed for the ladder but stops as she spots Dana Diamond stalking toward her, shoving her into the turnbuckle with a shoulder tackle before hitting a slingblade on Dana as she stumbles dazed out of the corner. Khloe backs Ashley into the same turnbuckle and hits a CORNER DDT (off the middle rope), but turns and walks straight into the BAD BITCH (Stunner) from Taylor Blazer, Taylor moves around Khloe only to be caught out by a still very dazed and out of it Dana Diamond, who delivers a nasty DIAMOND DESTROYER (Clothesline from Hell) before crashing to the mat at the same time as Blazer.
Steph: Justin York?!? What the hell is here doing here Frankie? Frankie: I have a feeling like we're about to find out! Justin York: Look at this lack of star quality laying in the ring. It's absolutely pathetic! I never thought a ladder match could contain such inferior talent but as always ol' JY is here to spruce things up for all of you and save the event! The crowd continues booing Justin, and he takes it all in.
Justin York: Allow me to introduce to you, your new Ascension Champion! "One For the Money" by Escape the Fate plays once more as Stacey York steps out from behind the curtain and kisses her husband before taking the microphone. Stacey York: For any of you no-talent bitches in there that can hear me and are in anyway coherent, winning this match is the worst possible thing that can happen to your career! You may feel beaten up right now and think grabbing that ascension title is worth it, but I promise you once you realize you have to face me and actually do come face to face with me, you'll know it was the biggest mistake of your entire career! I'm going to drive one of your faces in with my signature 'Queen's High' and you'll be bowing at the feet of 'The Queen' Stacey York. See you skanks in two weeks, and you can bank on that! Justin flips off the crowd booing his wife as does she before they turn to leave the stage. Suddenly they're both barged by an imposing figure who slaps the microphone right out of Stacey York's hand as the bohemoth strides toward those in the ring who're now stirring.
Steph: Oh my God... Frankie: Wait... Is that... Steph: Yes, Frankie it is... Ladies and Gentlemen, ALESSIA CAPELLO is back! And she is making a beeline for the four participants in the ring! Inside the ring, both Dana Diamond and Khloe Cox have the ladder set back up and are punching away at one another, whilst Taylor Blazer is strewn across a turnbuckle and Ashley Vaughan is trying to make sense of her location outside the ring. Capello reaches the ring and grabs Ashley Vaughan by the hair, sending her sprawling into the steel steps. She grabs a chair from underneath the ring and slides in, instantly connecting with Taylor Blazer's skull.
Steph: Wow! Capello is out for blood here! She's sent both Ashley Vaughan and Taylor Blazer back to their respective Academies! Dana and Khloe are almost to the top of the ladder, still trading blows, when Alessia Capello rams the side of the steel chair into Dana's kidney, then slams it across her back. Khloe attempts to climb back down the ladder but it's too late as a huge, evil smirk crosses Capello's face and she literally SHOVES THE LADDER into the ropes again! Khloe being further down, lands on the ropes and springboards off them like a failed tightrope walker, hitting her head on the mat as she falls out of the ring, Dana however is much worse off as she's so high up she goes crashing down through the Italian announce table!
Frankie: MAMA MIA! That was insane! Dana Diamond looks like spaghetti has been strewn everywhere with her arms and legs like that! Steph: And she is out cold, as Alessia slides out of the ring and approaches her! She checks on her and drops that steel chair right over her body... Now she's making her way to the back again! Frankie: BUT WAIT LOOK, STEPH! Inside the ring! As Frankie points out, inside the ring Taylor Blazer has, with some difficulty set the ladder up. She's still holding her head, as she begins to start climbing, wobbling slightly... Suddenly from out of nowhere and to rapturous cheers, appears Khloe Cox! She runs at the ladder, grabbing Taylor and planting her with a QUICK SNAP CHOKESLAM! She looks around, grinning maniacally before pulling Taylor back up, hooking her and hitting the RORSCHACH (STO). She wiggles her head from side to side, waving at everybody before pulling herself up the ladder, two rungs at a time. She stops and lifts a leg, straddling the very top as she looks around and rubs her hands together. Ashley Vaughan is just sliding into the ring, but is too late as Khloe Cox unhooks the First Class Ascension Title from its secure spot above the ring and slides back onto the ladder, in excited shock and she just hugs the belt as the crowed erupt with cheers and chants.
Steph: SHE'S DONE IT!! KHLOE COX IS OUR FIRST ASCENSION CHAMPION HERE ON FIRST CLASS!! Frankie: Well done to her, honestly it was such a hard fought match with some minor interruptions! But there you have it folks, our inaugural Ascension Champ, is Khloe Cox! WINNER AND INAUGURAL ASCENSION CHAMP Frankie: Well after that explosive inaugural Ascension title match, I wonder just what's going to happen now! We only have a bit of time left before the Main Event! Steph: Yeah... And with how this night has went who knows what could happen! First Class talent brings First Class moments! A new belt and champion to carry it! Frankie: I can't wait for the follow-up sho-what's this? The monitor above the ramp clicks to life as everyone is treated to the locker room door marked for Donna Di Falco and her crusade. The door swings open and out steps Alessia Capello carrying an unmarked duffle bag over her shoulder. She would smirk up to the camera as she uses a boot to close the door to the locker room before walking off. Frankie: And what the hell was that?! Steph: Your guess is as good as mine, Frankie! Steph: Alright folks! Then there were two. Frankie: The tournament has been going on over a few shows now but this is it, it all boils down to this moment. Who will be our next First Class Women's Champion?! Both Alicia Rice and Donna Di Falco are in the ring, sizing one another up. Alicia turns toward the crowd to get their reaction as they cheer for her, when she raises an arm. She turns back and is instantly however met with a right forearm, a stiff one at that, from Di Falco. Di Falco lets loose with a couple more, before sending Rice towards the ropes, Alicia counters and sends Di Falco towards the ropes, which she obliges before coming back and stopping dead as Alicia ducks in an attempt to hand Donna a back bodydrop, instead she gets a kick to the face for her troubles. Di Falco kicks Alicia in the gut once, then again before hooking Alicia and connecting with a Hammerlock DDT! Di Falco makes the quick cover!
Steph: Alicia's head was almost taken off with that V-Trigger, Frankie! Luckily, she was able to move out of the way. Frankie: Yep! And as Donna's head rested on those ropes, Alicia performed a baseball slide, then a MASSIVE SLAP! To the face of Donna Di Falco, followed up by a straight right hook! The match has somewhat turned quickly as Alicia now climbs to the top turnbuckle and sits on it, waiting for Donna to turn and face her as she gets to her feet, she does and Alicia jumps with an elbow to the cranium of Donna Di Falco, catching her square before lifting her up into a FIREMAN'S CARRY NECKBREAKER! It's now Alicia's turn to make a cover...
Steph: WOW! That would have probably been the cheapest win in a match of this kind had the three count been made! Frankie: You're telling me, Steph?! The rollup? C'mon Di Falco! Di Falco sends Alicia Rice into the ropes, hits the opposing side and nails her with a ferocious dropkick that almost takes her teeth out! She picks Alicia up and throws her face first into a turnbuckle before hooking her arms behind her back and lifting her for THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX (Tay-KO), Donna covers Alicia as Declan Warner makes the count!
Steph: And this one is all over folks! It was a bacn and forth spectacle of a match that I think has advertised First Class well... Donna Di Falco is our NEW Women's Champion! Frankie: That match was crazy, Steph! Both women definitely gave it their all but man... So, as Alicia is rolled out of the ring here and Declan Warner gets the First Class Women's title for Donna, I've got to wonder what comes next for her AND us! WINNER AND NEW WOMEN'S CHAMP Donna Di Falco is celebrating in the ring. The lights in the arena go off. When they come back on Jamie Riott is standing on the entrance ramp halfway to the ring. Jamie is still in her ring gear with the Evolution title over her shoulder. She is staring at Di Falco. Jamie Riott: Don't you dare get out of that ring Donna. I will get to you soon enough bitch so sit tight while the queen addresses the elephant in First Class. Casie I know you're sitting right behind that curtain. I want to say this to your face so get your ass out here before I walk up there and drag you out here. Casie walks out to the top of the ramp.
Jamie Riott: I know your hands are tied right now. I know you want to walk down here and take me out but you're the boss now and aren't allowed to. Plus my beef was with Solace not you. But I see you have launched a huge investigation into the fire a few months back. You must be stupid or something. I will make your job easy for you...... IT WAS ME CASIE IT WAS ME ALL ALONG. I struck the match and I burned the poor little First Class arena to the ground. You know what I would do it again given the opportunity. Fuck Solace and everyone on the roster and every brain dead moron who buys tickets to this shit. I'm the queen of professional wrestling and no one will ever forget my name. The arena explodes as the fans boo. Casie motions to the back and security comes out behind her.
Jamie Riott: HA HA HA HA. You're cute Casie you really are. You're new here so I will give you the benefit of doubt. You didn't sign my contract so you don't know. Solace didn't sign my contract either. I was inherited the name on my contract is Fiona fucking Harris. The original GM who signed me on her last day. She also put an amazing little clause in my contract that says I can't be held accountable for any of my actions in or out of the ring. So call off your goon squad because there is nothing you can do about my actions. My contract is iron clad big Cas. But again right now I have no issues with you and how you run things but you better believe I'm keeping a very close eye on you. Casie looks floored. She throws her hands up in anger and waves off security.
Jamie Riott: Don't worry you will be happy I'm here. Regardless of what the fans think they pay to see me. Granted they want to see me get my ass kicked but they still want to see me. Now onto more pressing matters. Jamie turns back to back the new First Class women's champion Donna Di Falco.
Jamie Riott: There is only one title that matters around here and it's this one. Jamie holds up the Evolution title as the fans boo her. Donna then laughs and holds up her newly won world title and whilst the boos remain, they seem a little less raucous.
Jamie Riott: Congratulations Donna you won what feels like the 16th annual First Class title tournament. You have overcome all the odds of 3 matches and took home the big win. You know I was always told to be a true champion you need to beat the champion. Seeing as we didn't have one you technically aren't a true champion. Nova Skye dropped the title in December and we haven't had a champion since. Well aside from me that is. I am the one and only true champion in First Class. I've carried this company on my back for months now. I'm the most talked about talent on the roster holding the most hotly contested title belt here. Until Casie here said otherwise, this title was defended every single show because that is what champions do. Winning this title is easy but holding onto it is hard. So far I have managed to do just that. Jamie walks down the ramp, rolls under the rope and stands across from Donna.
Jamie Riott: Let me be the first to congratulate you on your win and new title. Let me also be the first to call you out. I don't have the power to book matches around here but Jamie Riott Vs. Donna Di Falco sounds like one hell of a match if you ask me. It's high time we find out who the real champion is. What do you say? Donna smiles then gets toe to toe and eye to eye with Jamie and holds her World Title up high. Nothing more needs to be said.
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