EXP 21 Results - February 22, 2022 (Washington, DC)

After the opening video package finishes we cut to the drone cam flying high above the inside of The Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington, D.C. We see a wide variety of signs by the fans as we zoom by. “Game Changers more like Lame Fakers am I right?”, “He is coming…let’s hope he buys dinner first.”, “BRING THE PAYNE!”, “Don’t book me as a fan.” “Double Your Pleasure, Double your Fun, Team Thiccness…YUM!!” “Waluigi’s Gonna W…AHAHAHAHA”, and “Ziggy is Cowboy Shit!”. As we pan over to see Arthur La Forge, in his Captain N jacket, and Mary DeSue, cosplaying Chalice from Cuphead, start to say something when…

Arthur La Forge: No not again!...

Mary DeSue: Oh F***ING H***!!!

WAH WAH WAHHHHHH WAH WAHHHHHH

The Waluigi World Order symbol takes over the broadcast as we cut to Waluigis standing in an empty arena holding up signs “WAHHHH!!!” “HE IS COMING!!” “WAHHHH!!!!” “HE IS COMING!!!” as the drone cam flies around really unsteady it lands in front of WaLink and Princess Waluigi cosplaying Arthur and Mary.

Arthur WaLink: I am here to be articulate on an otherwise stupid show…

Princess Waluigi: WAHHH WHERE’S MY TIRRI AND DRUGS!!!

From off camera we hear a “BULLS***” yell that has to be the reall Mary. We also see to overweight Waluigis standing wearing “Team WAHICCNESS” t-shirts.

Arthur WaLink Remember the only important thing to know…He is coming! He is coming!!

We cut back to the announcers;.

Arthur La Forge: Let’s just go to ringside…

Mary DeSue: Yes…

As we cut to ringside we see a Waluigi run into the ring wearing…a hat, shoes, and a strategically placed sign…”He Is Coming!” the rest blurred out by Twitch.

Wahstreaker: HE IS COMINGG!!!!

Arthur La Forge: MY EYES!!!

Mary DeSue: AHHH!!!

Security rushes the ring and takes out the Waluigi.


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Ziggy Morgan vs. Guy Manson

Guy Manson starts the match by attempting to shake referee Crash Cortex's hand, before drawing him in for a hug. Crash looks VERY uncomfortable by this, as Manson begins rubbing his back in the embrace.

Arthur La Forge: Where did he learn to hug?

Mary DeSue: Maybe he watched a romantic movie before coming over here.

Arthur La Forge: Guy Manson doesn't seem to grasp basic concepts of humanity. I think our AI understands humans better.

He finally lets go and moves over to Ziggy Morgan, extending his hand. Ziggy, having just seen the passionate embrace of the official, accepts the handshake anyway, but quickly lets go and backs off when Manson attempts to move on. The two wrestlers circle each other and go for the lockup. Manson oddly misses the mark, with both arms on one side of the head, before seeing what Ziggy is doing and adjusts. He then backs the cowboy into the ropes and doesn't stop pushing forward, until both of their bodies are touching. Manson continues to try to move forward, pushing Ziggy backward until finally the referee reaches a four count and demands he break. Morgan visibly cringes once he gets some space.

Arthur La Forge: I think the sex robot makes me less uncomfortable.

Mary DeSue: It's like a lizard wearing human skin!

They lock up again, and again Manson starts pushing Ziggy back, but Ziggy does a standing switch and the two are tied up in the ropes before being forced to break. With Ziggy's attention turned to the referee, Guy Manson hauls off and punches him hard in the nose! He then takes the extra movements to turn Ziggy around and punches him in the exact same spot again! Ziggy turns away, checking his nose for blood, and Manson reaches out and executes a back rake, before grabbing the head of Morgan and slamming it into the turnbuckle! When Morgan goes down, Manson begins to rub his backside in his face, giving him a stinkface!

Arthur La Forge: What in the heck is with the Developer letting all these weirdos into Level Up? Are we that hard up for talent?

Mary DeSue: Have you seen our Final Boss Champion?

The referee admonishes Manson, who answers by attempting another "human hug." Crash backs off, but it does allow Ziggy to get up. Manson answers that by hitting a kick to the kneecap. Then he hits a chop and proceeds to physically turn Morgan around so that he can choke him with the top rope! Referee Crash has to get in again, offering up the usual five count. Manson lets go at four and then gets in Crash's face...only to finish counting all the way to ten. He then seems especially proud of himself. With Morgan trying to regain his breath, Manson grabs him by the head and rams it into the top turnbuckle again.

Arthur La Forge: It is weird to say that Manson is actually dominating this match right now.

Mary DeSue: Well yeah, he's using every dirty trick in the book!

Arthur La Forge: I don't think he KNOWS they're dirty!

Manson then hits an Irish whip to send Ziggy across the ring, and charges in with a corner splash, but Morgan gets out of the way! The Caballo Diablo then gets a spinning backfist on Manson, who seems offended that his opponent isn't letting him abuse him anymore. Ziggy runs off the ropes and comes back with a discus lariat! He follows that up with a knee drop to the face! And another! And another! Ziggy gets up and roars at the cheering crowd before....Guy Manson just gets up? And he's SMILING at Ziggy and applauding his effort!

Arthur La Forge: What?

Mary DeSue: WHAT?

Ziggy seems confused after his attempts to concuss Manson seemingly had no effect. He moves in for a strike but Manson ducks his head and rams it into the gut of Morgan! He then looks at the knee of Morgan, then looks at his own knee and suddenly lifts it up into the face of Ziggy, viciously hitting him in the nose with a knee lift! Morgan collapses down to the mat. He looks out to the audience, expecting cheers, but gets boos instead. He smiles anyway, before picking Morgan up and dropping him again with a body slam! He then looks at his various body parts, trying to decide which to use, before falling down with a leg drop...and Morgan gets out of the way!

Arthur La Forge: Ziggy Morgan doesn't know what to make of this weirdo, but he has created some space for himself!

Mary DeSue: Now just run! He wants to wear your face!

Morgan gets to his feet and immediately hooks up Manson, hitting a Snap Suplex! He then climbs up top and jumps off with a flying elbow drop, showing Guy how it's done...and MANSON MOVES! Ziggy crashes and burns and Manson gets back to his feet, as he literally know how to move from ground attacks now. Ziggy gets to his feet and Guy hits him with a headbutt, then another punch to the face. Then a chop. Then he throws him into the ropes. He goes for a punch but Ziggy ducks under it, bounces off the other side and tries for a superman punch but gets a superkick instead! Manson does not go for the cover, however, he simply stares down at him, admiring his handiwork!

Arthur La Forge: What is WRONG with this guy?

Mary DeSue: What isn't?

He lifts Morgan up and drags him to the corner, where he hits another right hand to the face. Morgan staggers out and Manson hits a hip toss to put him back down. He then lifts him up again for another body slam but Ziggy slips out behind! Ziggy hits a backdrop driver on Guy! Ziggy is too fatigued to make the cover, so he gets up and simply lifts Manson up as well and looks out at the crowd before running, springboarding off the ropes and hitting the SUPERMAN punch! And he falls into a cover!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE..!?

Mr. Rad: Here is your...winner? Winner! ZIGGY MORGAN!

Ziggy Morgan seems a little confused that the move worked, but isn't going to turn down a victory. He has his arm raised as the winner and starts to celebrate, only to be SHOCKED when Guy Manson gets back up to his feet!

Arthur La Forge: It's like he was never hurt!

Mary DeSue: What, did he forget to kick out?

Arthur La Forge: I'm sure that's not it, but his tolerance for pain is astounding!

Guy immediately starts attempting to hit more wrestling holds on Ziggy, but Ziggy ducks under the punch attempt and hits a punch to the stomach! He goes to the apron with Manson recovering, then leaps back in with the CLINT EASTWOOD! Morgan then keeps moving and slides under the bottom rope, wanting no more of Guy Manson's bizarre behavior.

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Amber Payne vs. Chelsea Skye

Chelsea Skye comes roaring out of the gates, taking Amber Payne down with a spear and unloading on her with lefts and rights! The Queen of Strong Style isn’t about to be beaten at her own game. She blocks a punch and connects with a side elbow. The blow rocks Skye, and Payne rolls her over and takes the mount. She bullies Skye with some nice strikes, then lifts her up. Hooking Skye’s arm, she lifts her up into a snap suplex, after which she immediately hooks the leg.

ONE!

Skye kicks out but Payne slaps on a headlock right away.

Arthur La Forge: That snap suplex was picture perfect.

Mary DeSue: Yeah, but to early to for a pin.

Skye slowly but surely begins to fight her way to a standing base. She backs Payne up against the ropes and shoots her off. Payne comes flying back and the Nightmare Angel plants her with a flapjack! She then runs to the ropes, and springs off, connecting a spring-board moonsault onto Payne! She covers.

ONE!

TWO!

Payne kicks out.

Arthur La Forge: Payne kicks out from a spring board moonsault by Skye.

Mary DeSue: Should have done some more damage to Payne before hitting such a high risk move.

Arthur La Forge: Look at you talking like you know what’s going on.

Mary DeSue: Oh god…I’ve absorbed nerd thru osmosis…

Skye whips Payne into the ropes and as she rebounds she drops her head, looking for a back body drop…but Payne grabs her head and plants her with a swinging neckbreaker! She bounces off the ropes, then connects with a SHINING WIZARD! But Payne isn’t done. She climbs to the top rope, and flips off, landing a 450 SPLASH!! NO! SKYE GOT THE KNEES UP!

Arthur La Forge: The Four Fifty Almost Connected!!

Mary DeSue: I thought I heard something snap just now.

Payne rolls away clutching her gut in agony, giving Skye a chance to recover. Skye makes it to her feet and stomps on Payne’s midsection, further targeting the sore spot. Skye grabs Payne’s legs and twists her over into a boston crab! Payne cries out in pain as the pressure is placed on her lower body is immense! Fighting, struggling, she finally makes it to the bottom rope, forcing a break.

Arthur La Forge: The Boston Crab is doing a number on Payne’s back, but she got to the ropes.

Mary DeSue: The damage might have already been done!

Skye breaks the submission, then grabs Payne by the leg. She tries to pull her off the rope, but Payne kicks her away! Payne gets back to her feet just as Skye charges back at her! Payne takes her into an arm drag, then connects with a roundhouse kick! This rocks Skye and Payne charges in, looking for a clothesline but Payne knees her in the gut! Payne collapses clutching her very sore midsection, and Skye pounces! She jumps into the air and drives her knees right into Payne’s stomach!

Arthur La Forge: Knee’s to the stomach to knock the wind out of Payne!

Mary DeSue: Can’t fight if you can’t breathe. Can’t fault that strategy.

Quickly climbing up to the top rope, Skye leaps off, connecting with SKYE’S THE LIMIT! The phoenix splash lands flush on Payne’s already damaged stomach, and Skye hooks the leg.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!!

DING DING DING!!

Mr Rad: Here is your winner…THE NIGHTMARE ANGEL, CHELSEAAA SKYE!!

Arthur La Forge: What a epic display of a match between both competitors. That match could have went either way but Chelsea Skye came out on top. Barely.

Mary DeSue: I gotta say Payne impressed me with this match. Even though she lost it was so close. Even I have to respect her determination to win.

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Dionysus: Hello Level Up Wrestling.

The big screen shows Dionysus sitting at a mahogany desk in a darkened room, a file folder in front of him and a glass of wine at his side.

Dionysus: As many of you know, The Developer has deemed it necessary to grant EA Blizzard an opportunity at the Courage Title at Last of Us Part Two after he successfully managed to pin me a few weeks ago. Now, some people might think I am showing myself here as a means to hide from my opponent; however, I have had other business matters to attend to.

Dionysus then lifted up the file folder.

Dionysus: That said, I have an important announcement for you all. As mentioned, it was the director that selected who I would defend my title against. However, I chose to negotiate with The Director in what type of match we would battle it out in. This folder contains that stipulation. And tonight, I will reveal what that match will be.

Dionysus: But first, I wanted to address the title itself. Initially, this title was meant for someone that was more of a high-flying risk-taker type, and as you can tell from my stature, I'm not exactly what you'd call a "high-flyer." And the same would go for my opponent. No offense; just saying we are large gentlemen. So a high octane flippy-dippy match is not in the cards. At least for now.

Dionysus: So what match would fit our climactic battle? Well, it would need to be something that would embody courage itself. That feeling of taking a risk to attain the glory you want. It would need to be something that truly shows strength in spite of weakness. It would need to be a match that sets off a spark, and energizes this division as a whole.

Dionysus: That is why, EA Blizzard, our match at Last of Us Part Two...

Dionysus paused, blindly tossing the file folder behind him.

A second passes.

Then another.

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Dionysus: An Inferno Match. Let's hope your benefits package covers burn treatment.

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EA Blizzard vs. Diamond Steele

The match begins with EA Blizzard in no mood for pleasantries as he immediately shoves Diamond Steele out of his face when she tries to square up. She moves forward to get in his face and EAB immediately shoves her back down. When she pops up, he goes for a lariat but Diamond ducks underneath and begins to hit a series of right hands. Ducks a haymaker and does the same thing. Steele finally takes a step back and runs under another clothesline attempt and hits a pele kick! EAB still doesn't go down! Steele runs off the ropes and tries a crossbody and IS CAUGHT!

Arthur La Forge: The size difference may be too much here, but then again Kat Jones managed to win last show!

Mary DeSue: Yeah she got a quick counter, let's not act like she dominated.

Arthur La Forge: A win is a win and you know EAB is not happy to have his record blemished ahead of his title match.

EAB places Steele in powerslam position and then runs her back first into the corner! He maintains his grip and runs into her into the other corner next. He still holds on and hits a running powerslam in the center of the ring! But curiously, Blizzard does not attempt a pinfall. Instead he lifts Steele up and throws her in the corner. EAB adds in a punch and kick for good measure before pulling her out and hitting a huge kneelift, then another. He makes sure to hook her arm so she doesn't fall, then pulls her into that lariat he wanted earlier. EAB stares out at the crowd, seething.

Arthur La Forge: EAB seems especially angry about his last loss and is letting Steele know about it.

Mary DeSue: She picked the wrong time to come back.

After taking a moment to jaw-jack with the crowd, EAB lifts up Steele who begins striking at him before running off the ropes, but Blizzard kicks her in the stomach to cut off her momentum. He then scoops her up and hits a HUGE pendulum backbreaker! And the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

THr--NO! Diamond Steele kicks out! EAB is surprised, and angered, getting in referee Iroquois Pliskin's face about it.

Arthur La Forge: Give a lot of credit to Steele, she refuses to give up.

Mary DeSue: Maybe she should? She's got the Last of Us coming up. An injury going into that would be bad.

Blizzard picks up Steele again and tosses her into the corner and begins to BLATANTLY choke her! The referee offers a five count but Blizzard lets go well before then. He takes a step back and charges in for a corner clothesline, but Steele gets the knees up! She runs at him and then Blizzard lifts her up in a gorilla press! He goes for It Rolls Downhill, but STEELE LANDS ON HER FEET! She hits a mule kick to the knee of EAB, taking him down to a kneel, then bounces off the ropes with a PK kick!

Arthur La Forge: Right to the face! Steele is fighting back!

Mary DeSue: EAB's not gonna like this...

Both get up and EAB tries for a lariat, slower this time, and Steele ducks. She goes back to the punches, rocking Blizzard a little more after getting punted in the face. Suddenly EAB gets a kneelift! He then grabs her around the throat, looking for The Industry Standard, but STEELE REVERSES WITH A TORNADO DDT! Cover!

ONE!

TWO!

TH...EAB THROWS HER OFF WITH EASE! She gets up and ducks another lariat, grabs his head and goes for the Diamond Cutter, and EAB shoves her off into the corner. He charges in, she moves and he hits the turnbuckle. She bounces off the ropes and tries for a crossbody, EAB catches her, but she slips out behind him! ROLL-UP!

ONE!

TWO

THREE--NO!!! EAB Kicks out!!!

Arthur La Forge: DID SHE GET HIM!?

Mary DeSue: No! He got out!

EAB gets up, incensed, and immediately hits a big boot, FLATTENING Steele! He grabs her around the throat in a prone position and lifts her up..INDUSTRY STANDARD! He reaches down again and picks her up again...AND HITS ANOTHER INDUSTRY STANDARD! EAB looks down at Diamond Steele and starts shaking his head...then grabs her and hits a THIRD INDUSTRY STANDARD!

The referee begins waving the match off and awards it to EA Blizzard!!

Mr. Rad: Your winner of the match by TKO....EA BLIZZARD!!!

Arthur La Forge: That was impressive...and scary.

Mary DeSue: I think losing to Kat just made EAB more dangerous.

Arthur La Forge: You might be right. He nearly got caught again and destroyed Steele as a result.

Mary DeSue: Dionysus better watch out at The Last of Us or we're gonna have a new Courage champion...

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Ahmya vs. Android 69

As Ahmya and Android 69 prepare to get down to business, Bert McAlroy is watching from ringside. McAlroy appears worried about whatever is about to transpire of the middle of the ring between his partner and the 6’2, 235-pound sex robot. Ahmya doesn’t appear the least bit phased - she’s determined to keep being the most rotund wrestler on the roster! The two lock up in the center of the ring and immediately the android overpowers the Wisdom champion, transitioning into a rear waist lock. He lifts Ahmya into the air and brings her down to the canvas, then locks in a front headlock. Bert urges Ahmya to power out, and she manages to get back to her feet. Ahmya then drops down, rocking the Android with a jawbreaker! This breaks his robotic grip, and Ahmya follows it up with a flying forearm!

Arthur La Forge: I think everyone is hoping the Android doesn’t do something stupid here.

Mary DeSue: Well let’s hope that the Masked Machinist finally fixed its programming! I think Twitch is also watching!

Ahmya swings again, looking for a clothesline but 69 ducks it, and tries to go for a full nelson - FIVEPLAY! NO! Much to McAlroy’s relief Ahmya manages to wriggle out of it, catching 69 with an elbow. She then nails the robot with a dropkick which sends him into the corner. She charges in and drills the Android with a corner splash! But after taking the hit 69 wraps his robotic arms around Ahmya, trapping her! She squirms trying to free herself from the grip but his mechanical appendages offer no give. The Android spins Ahmya around then sends her flying with a belly-to-belly suplex! He bounces off the ropes then leaps into the air, drilling Ahmya with a robotic leg drop! Cover!

ONE!

TWO!

Ahmya kicks out at barely two.

Arthur La Forge: Give Ahmya credit, that was a lot of weight coming down on her.

Mary DeSue: And give A69 credit, it hasn’t been a creep yet.

Ahmya rolls to her feet but the Android is there, clubbing her from behind with a nasty robotic punch! She staggers to the corner and 69 follows her in, bouncing her head off of the turnbuckle. He cocks back and rattle’s Ahmya’s chest with an open-palm robot chop! The blow causes Ahmya to collapse to a seated position in the turnbuckle, and 69 follows up with some stomps for good measure. Then, sensing an opportunity, 69 backs away - and everyone in the audience, including Bert, knows what’s about to come next. Bert hops on the apron to try and distract 69 but he pays him no mind, he’s only got one goal right now! The Android charges forward - LAUNCH TIME! He drives his metal crotch into Ahmya’s face over and over again in a bronco buster!

Arthur La Forge: Oh no.

Mary DeSue: Oh hell no. Damn it Bert, the robot’s being a creep! Be a man for once and kick its shiny metal ass!

Bert continues to try and interfere but Ref Crash shoos him away. McAlroy, not wanting to get Ahmya disqualified, reluctantly drops down from the apron. After several thrusts, 69 drags Ahmya out of the corner and tosses her to the mat. Android backs up against the turnbuckle, then charges forward, looking for a seated senton - CRITICAL ANAL-YSIS! The move connects, 69 driving his metal crotch right into Ahmya’s neck! He hooks both her legs for the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

Ahmya kicks out.

Arthur La Forge: Ahmya is taking a heck of a beating and Bert is beside himself.

Mary DeSue: You’d think he’d get in there.

Arthur La Forge: He doesn’t want to cost his wife the match!

Neither of his signature moves having been enough to finish the dogged Wisdom Champion, Android 69 moves to seal the deal. He pulls Ahmya up to her feet and hooks her arm. He lifts her up into a back suplex position, but instead of sending her up and over he moves across the ring and sits her on the top turnbuckle. The robot clubs her back several times, then backs up to the opposite corner. Ahmya is now hanging in the tree of woe position, totally helpless. Android charges forward…THE COITAL WAVE!! NO! At the last moment, Ahmya pulls herself up using sheer upper body strength! Android 69 smashes into the turnbuckle knees first, and bounces off, rolling to the mat.

Arthur La Forge: That had to hurt…do androids feel pain?

Mary DeSue: If it can be horny, it can feel pain. I don’t know how I know that. I just do.

Ahmya recovers and twists around to face 69 from the top rope. She leaps off, connecting with a missile dropkick! Bert cheers from the outside, but Ahmya’s taken too much punishment to immediately capitalise. She is slow to her feet, and by the time she’s up so is 69. Summoning her deepest reserves, Ahmya fires off a yakuza kick! It rocks 69 but doesn’t send him down, and the impact hurts Ahmya too! She clutches her foot leg after an impact with the unforgiving metal. Android pounces, rocking her with a robotic uppercut. He whips Ahmya off the ropes and drops his head, looking for a back body drop. Instead Ahmya halts her momentum, grabbing 69’s head and planting him with a DDT! She covers.

ONE!

TWO!

Android 69 kicks out.

Arthur La Forge: The Wisdom Champion is fighting back!

Mary DeSue: DISMANTLE THAT MACHINE!

There’s visible frustration on Ahmya’s face - she’s tired of being humiliated by the giant sex robot. Locking eyes with Bert, who is urging her on, she grabs the robot and hooks his arms, drilling him with a dragon suplex! Android 69 lands head first and groggily rolls to his feet. Ahmya charges, leaping onto his head and drilling him back into the canvas with a REVERSE HURRACANRANA! But she still isn’t done! Roaring in catharsis, Ahmya grabs the Android and hooks his leg. To complete the trio of moves, the champion heaves 69 into a bridging cross-legged FISHERMAN’S SUPLEX! Cover!

ONE!

TWO!

THR-NO!!

Android 69 gets a shoulder up and the very last second!

Arthur La Forge: Ahmya tried tying up the robot there but A69 is proving able to bend in any direction.

Mary DeSue: Phrasing, Artie!

Panting heavily after that combination of moves, Ahmya can’t believe that it wasn’t enough to put the robot down. Bert calls out to her, gesturing to the top rope. She nods, and quickly climbs up the turnbuckle while 69 is still down. Reaching the top rope, Ahmya steadies herself, then leaps off…HAIL’S BLESSING! NO!! 69 moves out of the way of the 360 stomp, but Ahmya lands on her feet. Android’s up, clothesline by Ahmya, but 69 ducks under and…locks in THE BIG SPOON! THE COQUINA CLUTCH IS CINCHED IN! Ahmya flails and 69 takes her down to the mat…but AHMYA COUNTERS INTO A BRIDGE PIN!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!!

DING DING DING!

Mr Rad: Here is your winner…AHHHHHMYAAAA!!

Arthur La Forge: Ahmya turned the robot’s lust against it! She surprised it with a win!

Mary DeSue: Now let’s never speak of this match again and toss the robot into a junk pile, please and thanks.

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Jenny vs. Ciela Luiz

Bell rings as Jenny and Ciela Luiz start circling each other in the ring, both ladies very well known for their high flying styles. Both women try to get a feel for each other before their hands connect and both try a test of strength, but Jenny breaks one hand and flips over, taking Ciela down as she goes to apply a submission arm to her arm, but Ciela quickly slips out from Jenny's grasp. Both women start circling each other again before attempting a lock up, but Ciela ducks under and wraps her arms around Jenny's waist and pushes her forward to the ropes and rolls her up as the referee counts.

One!

Tw..Jenny kicks out by pushing Ciela forward, sending her through the ropes, but Luiz manages to stay on the edge of the ring. Jenny runs to Ciela, over for Luiz blocks her attack and kicks Jenny on the side of her head, sending her back. Ciela jumps onto the top rope and goes for a dropkick, but Jenny counters with a powerbomb, slamming Ciela flat on her back before going to the ropes, jumps onto the middle rope and moonsaults onto Ciela and covers her.

One!

Two!

Just two.

Arthur La Forge: This has been pretty even so far, as Ciela is looking to gain some momentum after her return.

Mary DeSue: Queenie already HAS momentum! She won her last match! Probably gonna win this one too!

Second kick out of the match goes for Ciela for this one as she holds her midsection. With the advantage, Jenny lifts Ciela to her feet and slams her head into the turnbuckle. Jenny climbs to the second rope and jumps, hitting Ciela with a monkey flip, sending Luiz over and onto the mat. Jenny walks over and goes towards the legs of Ciela, looking for a big move, only for Ciela to kip up and catch Jenny, giving her a hurriancana that sends her rolling out of the ring but to her feet. Ciela gets to her feet and sprints off the ropes and hits a suicide dive, sending Jenny back first into the barricade. Ciela runs back into the ring and sprints off the ropes and flips over the ropes and catches Jenny with another hurriancana, sending her shoulder first into the steel steps. Luiz quickly grabs Jenny and tosses her into the ring. Ciela climbs up to the edge of the ring and jumps off the ropes, stomping on Jenny's arm, causing a loud yell from her as Ciela covers her.

One!

Two!

Only two.

Arthur La Forge: The Time Jumper is taking the fight to the Queen Machine here.

Mary DeSue: What is with her and standing up to people that are better than her?

Wasting no time, Ciela grabs Jenny's arm and locks in a Fujiwara Armbar, applying a lot pressure to that injured arm. Pulling and pulling as Jenny struggles as she starts crawling, forcing Ciela to follow as she manages to get her foot on the rope.

One!

Two!

Three!


Four!

Ciela lets go before she gets disqualified, but smartly had more time hurting the arm with the hold. Luiz lifts Jenny up and Irish whips Jenny to the corner and she runs up and hits a step up Enziguri, making Jenny fall to the mat and Ciela covers her.

One!

Two!

Th..No! A kickout from Queenie!

Arthur La Forge: Jenny once again refusing to quit here, as she’s trying to remain unbeaten heading into the Last of Us.

Mary DeSue: She was one of the only people who were in last year’s match. So she knows what a loss would hurt her!

Ciela steps between the ropes and climbs up to the top rope and waits for Jenny. Jenny gets to her feet and Ciela jumps off, but Jenny on instinct jumps and hits Ciela in mid air with a dropkick. Both women are down as both have to start getting to their feet. Jenny runs and ducks under a clothesline attempt, bounces off the ropes and hits a jumping clothesline that Ciela gets up from before getting hit with another jumping clothesline. Jenny runs up and hits a step up Enziguri that dazes Ciela. Jenny grabs Ciela by the waist and does the same roll up she did, but adds to it and hits a German Suplex with a bridge for a pin.

One!

Two!

Kickout.

Jenny jumps to the top rope, grabbing at her arm as Ciela gets up and Jenny jumps off and hits 'Royal Pain in the Ass' that drops Ciela and follows with a cover.

One!

Two!

Only two.

Arthur La Forge: And now it’s Luiz’s turn to kick out!

Mary DeSue: Ugh, this thing is back and forth. If Luiz can time travel, then she already knows she lost, right? So why is she trying?

Another kick out! Jenny tries locking in 'Queen's Gambit' but Ciela slips out and superkicks Jenny in the shoulder blade then the leg and runs off the rope and nails 'Viva La Familia' to the back of her head and covers.

ONE!

TWO!

NO, a kickout.

Ciela immediately runs to the top rope and stands on the top rope. Steading herself, she jumps off, going four fifty, but Jenny manages to catch Ciela out of nowhere with 'The Crowning'. Ciela is out and Jenny pushes her to her back and covers Ciela.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!!!

The bell rings as Jenny has won this match, holding her arm for a moment before letting go to have her arm raised before escaping the ring to go to the back.

Mr. Rad: Here is your winner…”Queen Machine” Jenny!!

Arthur La Forge: It was back and forth right up to the final moments, but the Queen Machine is 2-0 for 2022 heading into The Last of Us.

Mary DeSue: I like her chances! She’s been on fire ever since she got Goldie stolen from her!

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Eli Goode vs. Brody Adams

Eli Goode and Brody Adams stare each other down while the fans cheer for both, as Adams in particular won their respect with his last showing. They slap hands and the bell rings, and Goode immediately surprises him with a shotgun dropkick! Adams bounces backward and hits the corner, only for Goode to rush him and hit a series of kicks. He climbs up and tries a ten count punch, but Adams shoves him off at about five. He rushes for a clothesline and Goode ducks and gets the pele kick! He then jumps up in the air and lands a double stomp to the stomach of Adams! He gets in the corner and waits for him to get up, then runs in for a sling blade, but Adams catches him and hits a T-BONE SUPLEX!

Arthur La Forge: Eli said size doesn't matter but I think Adams begs to differ!

Mary DeSue: All that offense and Adams nearly suplexed him out of his skin!

Adams takes a moment to recover after having another grown man stomp his guts, then spots Goode in the corner. He charges in and hits a corner hip attack, then takes a step or two back and runs in with another one. He then hooks up Goode and hits a release vertical suplex, tossing him backward. Goode bounces off the canvas and quickly pulls himself up, dazed, and walks right into a sidewalk slam!

Arthur La Forge: Adams recovered from the early offense from Eli and is now tossing him around!

Mary DeSue: And Eli is undefeated since being back! So it's not like it's...I dunno, a WaLuigi in there.

Goode pulls himself up and Adams charges for another hip attack, only for Goode to kick him in the lower back! Goode then rushes out and GETS THE SLING BLADE! He waits for Adams to stand and charges in, but Adams FLATTENS HIM WITH A BRODYLINE! Adams reaches down and attempts a T-Bone but Goode still has fight in him and hits an elbow to get released. Goode takes a step back, runs and gets scooped up by Adams, who attempts the Brainless, but Goode pushes off as he's lifted and uses the momentum to flip over behind Adams and Eli kicks the back of Adams leg, forcing him to a kneel! He runs off the ropes and hits GOODE DEAL TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD! COVER!

ONE!

TWO!

TH--NO! Adams kicks out!

Arthur La Forge: What a match so far! Eli Goode and Brody Adams are out here throwing bombs!

Mary DeSue: It's almost like they hate each other!

Arthur La Forge: No, it's just in the spirit of competition! And they've both got the gauntlet in two weeks!

Goode begins to stomp away at the prone Adams, taking advantage while he can. He jumps up and hits another standing double foot stomp to the abdomen of Adams, knocking the wind out of him. Adams rolls out to the apron and Eli bounces off the other side and comes back with a shotgun dropkick that knocks him off and down to the floor! Eli runs off the ropes, runs back towards Adams...TOPE CON HILO OVER THE ROPES ONTO BRODY! Eli grabs Brody by the head and gets him back in the ring, then climbs up top..FROG SPLASH OFF THE TOP!

ONE!

TWO!

THR--NO!!!! ADAMS KICKS OUT AGAIN![/i]

Arthur La Forge: I don't believe it! Adams is just as resilient as Eli Goode is!

Mary DeSue: Goode got that fire, gotta appreciate it!

Arthur La Forge: A rare compliment from Mary DeSue, that's a surprise!

Eli gets to his feet and grabs Adams, looking like he wants the Goode Bye, as he tries to deadlift Brody into a fireman's carry! It looks like he might do it, but Adams hits an elbow to put a stop to it. He goes for a clubbing blow to the back, then grabs Goode, looking for Brainless again, and Goode gets a knee up to the face to force the release! Goode bounces off the ropes and gets CAUGHT WITH ANOTHER BRODYLINE! And now Adams eyes the corner and drags Goode's body towards it, before going up top. He jumps off for SMASH LANDING...and GOODE MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! Adams gets up holding his side in pain and Goode jumps on him and locks in the GOODE NIGHT! The Guillotine choke is in and Goode is hanging off Adams for full pressure!

Arthur La Forge: Goode might win this by submission! No matter how big you are, you gotta breathe!

Mary DeSue: Oh damn, Eli gonna get another win!

Adams drops down to a knee and it looks like he might be fading. The referee checks on him but Adams refuses to get him and latches onto Eli, then TOSSES HIM BACKWARD WITH A SUPLEX OUT OF THE GUILLOTINE! Goode hits the mat and bounces off, scrambling back up to his feet while dazed only for Adams to hook the arm and pull Goode into the ADAMSMASHER!! It nearly turns Goode inside out! Adams with the cover!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!!!!

Mr. Rad: HERE IS YOUR WINNER....BRODY ADAMS!!!

Arthur La Forge: AMAZING! A hard-hitting affair and now it's Brody Adams who is undefeated heading into The Last of Us!

Mary DeSue: AND he put a blemish on Eli's perfect 2022 record!

Arthur La Forge: Yes he did. But Eli has nothing to be ashamed about here. In fact, I'd like to see these two fight again!

Mary DeSue: Hey, they're both in the gauntlet...they might.

Adams gets his referee raised by Referee Kirby, and Eli is slowly getting to his feet. Goode looks at him for a moment, then extends a hand. Adams looks down at it, thinks for a moment, and accepts it. He nods at Goode, who points out that Adams was "this close" to getting submitted. Adams smirks and leaves the ring, undefeated and #30 in The Last of Us gauntlet match.

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Duncan Shepard, Buster Gloves & Emily Simms vs. Jin Ishida, Lincoln Azrael & Cole Sanchez

Shepard, Gloves, and Simms confer in their corner before deciding on Shepard to start off the match while Azrael, Ishida, and Sanchez are still arguing as Referee Kirby tells them to pick someone. Shepard shuffles from side to side staying loose while Azreal tells the others that he's going first and runs right into a "Biotic Charge" from Shepard. The spear takes down Azrael and Shepard quickly grabs him and powerslams Azrael right in front of Shepard's team's corner. He tags in Gloves who leaps over and double stomps on Azrael's chest!

Arthur La Forge: The team is working well so far, although I think you’d have to be blind not to see a triangle forming.

Mary DeSue: What do you mean?

Arthur La Forge: Well…ah you know what? It’s not my place.

Mary DeSue: Tease.

Gloves reaches down and picks up Azrael and sets him up for a Brainbuster in the corner. Ishida rushes in and gets chastised by Kirby, as Gloves picks up Azrael and starts hitting him over and over again with knee strikes to the face. Gloves tags in Simms and slaps on a anklelock submission onto Azrael as Simms locks in a camel clutch. Azrael quickly reaches his other leg out to the ropes to break the hold. Ishida and Sanchez charge forward and go to kick at Simms, but both get taken down by double clotheslines from Shepard! Kirby tells everyone but the legal wrestlers to get out of the ring.

Arthur La Forge: Kirby laying down the law here, and I’m surprised that it’s working.

Mary DeSue: I’m surprised Buster and Duncan are working this well together!

Azrael needs someone to tag out to, but Simms heads up top, before he can get up, and takes Azrael down with a "Star Rise"! After hitting the shooting star press, that's when the other team has had enough...Sanchez and Ishida rush forward. Shepard dives in hitting Sanchez with a top rope diving "Krogan Handshake" to the face! Gloves runs towards Ishida, sidesteps Ishida, and gets behind him...RELEASE GERMAN SUPLEX INTO THE TURNBUCKLE POST! Simms locks Azrael into "Soul Crusher" in the center of the ring. Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. No ropes to grab...Azrael taps! HE TAPS OUT!!!

Mr. Rad: Here are your winners by submission...The team of Duncan Shepard...Buster Gloves...and Emily Simms!!!

Arthur La Forge: Well, if you got up to get a snack, I’m sorry to say you missed the match! This super team made quick work of their opponents!

Mary DeSue: And Simms used Buster’s move to do it! That’s…hey wait, is that what you meant by triangle?

Arthur La Forge: Nothing gets past you, Mary…


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Lord Raab & Kat Jones vs. ISAAC & Drake Wilcox

Kat Jones starts off the match for her team, and Isaac for the team representing the Game Changers. Kat wisely strikes with some kicks to Isaac’s base while skillfully dodging a few loping haymakers. She passes under a clothesline from Isaac and rebounds off the ropes, coming back with a Spinning Heel Kick that Isaac catches… only to find the business end of an Enziguri clocking him. Isaac stumbles but stays upright, and Kat goes off the ropes again, this time connecting with a Spinning Heel Kick. Isaac wobbles towards the ropes, and Kat comes in with another head of steam and hits a dropkick that sends Isaac bouncing off the ropes. As he comes back, he grabs Kat from behind as she gets back up, looking for a back suplex and she lands on her feet! Kat springboards off the ropes and hits a Roundhouse Kick squarely to Isaac’s head and sending him tumbling through the ropes onto the apron. Kat tags Lord Raab and motions for him to take Isaac as she ascends the turnbuckle. Lord Raab grabs Isaac, holding him on the apron… Kat comes flying off for a Tornado DDT onto the apron! NO! Isaac managed to elbow Raab away and catches Jones in time to slam her onto the apron! Isaac looks satisfied as Kat rolls off the apron to the floor, but it’s the Masked German Monster who is the legal participant. Isaac is still on the apron and Lord Raab hooks his head from behind… Reverse Suplex sends Isaac crashing back into the ring!

Arthur LaForge: A hot start by Kat Jones, building momentum to try and take Isaac off his feet, despite the significant size difference. It looked like Isaac was going to weather the exchange until Lord Raab came in and dealt that big suplex.

Mary DeSue: Okay, Lord Raab can go pound for pound with Isaac and Drake. Kat Jones will be fighting an uphill battle in this match. I think she’s the weak link.

Arthur LaForge: Except Kat has proven to have every bit as much fire inside her as Lord Raab. This won’t be an easy match for the Game Changers, who also lack speed and agility that Kat showed there.

Mary DeSue: Don’t worry, Artie, she won’t attack you like some other women on this roster.

Arthur LaForge: …

Mary DeSue: What? Too soon?

Lord Raab meet Isaac as he stands with a throat thrust that sends Isaac staggering to the ropes, then another that almost takes the big man over the ropes. Lord Raab tosses Isaac with an Irish whip and hits a big boot, the crowd cheering the advantage he and Kat are pressing on the Game Changers. Raab pulls on his gloved hand, perhaps remembering the end of his and Isaac’s match at EXP 20 and looking to continue the punishment. He reaches down and chokes Isaac! Referee Pliskin puts in a count and the Masked German Monster doesn’t so much break at four… he lifts the musclebound Isaac to his feet! Isaac looks a little stunned as he is struck in succession by a European uppercut, European uppercut, Headbutt, Headbutt, European Uppercut as Lord Raab roars and the crowd roars right back! He then lifts Isaac for a Spinebuster that connects!

Arthur LaForge: Remember folks, no pinfalls in this match. You win by putting your opponent through a table. Still, Lord Raab has come out of the gate with fury! He may still be upset over the way his one-on-one match with Isaac ended at EXP 20, and sees this as a chance to correct the record.

Mary DeSue: There’s nothing to correct, it was a no contest. The referee’s decision is final.

Arthur LaForge: Right you are, Mary, but fans were a little miffed by the way it all unfolded, especially given how often the Game Changers complain about being treated unfairly.

Mary DeSue: Complaining? They’re the only ones brave enough to stand up to the horrible treatment they receive! That’s well within their rights.

Arthur LaForge: Some would disagree, and by ‘some’ I mean pretty much everyone.

Lord Raab brings Isaac to their corner and tags in Kat Jones, who once again ascends the turnbuckle. Lord Raab holds Isaac and Kat connects with a beautiful Missile Dropkick that sends Isaac back to the mat. As Isaac gets back to his knees, Kat lines him up for knife edge chops! The crowd cheers her on in rapid succession…

Crowd: One! Two! Three! Four! Five!

Kat then springs off the ropes and… Isaac stands just as she reaches him, lifting her up… but Kat takes him for a ride with a modified Tornado DDT! She covers! Drake enters and viciously stomps on Kat’s spine and Referee Pliskin is quick to reprimand him. Drake returns to his corner, clearly frustrated and yelling for Isaac to get over and make a tag. As Isaac nears his corner, Kat comes flying in with a Jumping Elbow Drop! Isaac is flattened by the force and Kat tries to drag his leg and finds it about as tough as she may have expected. Seeing Isaac try to move both of their weights towards his corner, Kat switches tactics and applies a Texas Cloverleaf! Isaac is in pain but Kat had to get the hold on quickly, and it’s short-lived as Isaac is able to kick free. He again nears his corner and… KAT SPRINGS OFF ISAAC’S BACK AND NAILS DRAKE WITH A DROPKICK! DRAKE IS CAUGHT OFF GUARD AND GOES DOWN TO THE FLOOR!

Arthur LaForge: Mother Brain! Kat with quick thinking pulls off a SPECTACULAR dropkick to strand Isaac!

Mary DeSue: Drake was already losing his cool before, just wait until he gets up!

Kat takes the opportunity to tag Lord Raab back in. The two wait on Isaac to get to his feet and Raab kicks him in the guts, doubling him over. Kat comes off the ropes with a senton splash as Lord Raab follows from the opposite ropes and hits a Jumping Elbow Drop of his own! The mammoth Drake comes and clubs Lord Raab on the back and spins him around. With surprising agility for a seven footer, he plants Raab to the mat with a Powerslam! He then gets Raab in Powerbomb position as Pliskin futilely tells him to get back to his corner… KAT JONES COMES IN WITH A CROSS BODY AND DRAKE CATCHES HER! He lifts Jones overhead in a Military Press… until Lord Raab back body drops Drake! Kat manages to wriggle free and land on her feet as Drake goes crashing to the mat. Isaac is back in and assaults Lord Raab from behind with a shoulder charge to the small of the back. He follows that with massive forearm shots. Isaac grabs Raab from behind and hits a German Suplex on The Masked German Monster!

Arthur LaForge: Isaac with a proverbial slap to the face of The Masked German Monster! Referee Pliskin is doing what he can, but there’s no love lost and plenty of action between these two teams!

Mary DeSue: Yeah, and we haven’t even seen a table yet. The best is still coming!

Arthur LaForge: With Lord Raab’s and Kat Jones’ drive to win, and the Game Changers indulgence for weapons in any match, it’s only a matter of time.

As if speaking it into the universe, Drake pulls one of the tables staged against the guard railing, mouthing off to front row fans as he folds it up and tosses it clear over the top rope! The table jars on impact but holds together and Isaac begins setting it up while Drake grabs a second table and slides it into the ring.

Mary DeSue: I don’t want to hear anybody telling us that Level Up goes easy with their tables!

Arthur LaForge: Did you see Drake literally throw that table into the ring?? I don’t even know if he fully realizes how powerful he is.

Mary DeSue: Scary strong, Artie. That’s why Larry Tact recruited he and Isaac to takeover the Multiplayer division for the Game Changers.

Arthur LaForge: A win here could put Drake and Isaac in great position for a Multiplayer title shot, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves, Mary.

Mary DeSue: Impossible. I’m always two steps ahead of everyone else.

Drake has setup a third table, bridged between the apron and guard rail when Kat Jones comes off the apron and does a somersault splash that sends Drake to the floor! She hammers away on the monster while back in the ring, Isaac and Lord Raab have been exchanging blows. Lord Raab gets an edge with a particularly nasty throat thrust that causes Isaac to gag. The #1 contender to the Power title quickly sends Isaac off the ropes to the other side, going for a Lou Thesz Press… Isaac counters into a Flapjack! Lord Raab smashes against the mat and Isaac waits for him to get to his feet… SPEAR!!! NO! Lord Raab does the ‘Ole’ to dodge and gets behind Isaac… Release German Suplex! Lord Raab stalks Isaac as he senses a chance… hooks his arms from behind… Double Arm German Suplex! Raab doesn’t let go curling Isaac back up and hitting a second Double Arm German Suplex! He brings Isaac back up again… releases and rear grapples… EVEREST GERMAN SUPLEX SENDS ISAAC SAILING ACROSS THE RING! Isaac ALMOST hits the end of a table but it DOES NOT BREAK. The crowd eats it all up regardless and chants of Lord Raab’s name ring throughout as both men lay on the canvas breathing heavily!!

Arthur LaForge: Lord Raab looks primed for destruction! If he presents this type of performance against Larry Tact at The Last Of Us Part Two, we may very well be looking at the future Power Champion.

Mary DeSue: Blasphemy! You think Larry isn’t watching every second of this match, Artie? Isaac and Drake don’t even need to win, they’re just going to soften Lord Raab up for the Tactilizing One.

Arthur LaForge: I can’t disagree there, except Lord Raab is pummeling Isaac right now.

Mary DeSue: Don’t get all smart using current events, Artie. This is a hiccup, nothing more.

Outside the ring, Kat Jones landed a drop toe hold on a charging Drake and sent him face first onto the corner of the bridged table. She then goes onto the guard rail, playing to the crowd before taking to the air with a Diving Elbow that hits Drake in the face and sends him sprawling onto the table. Kat sees this and scrambles up onto the apron. She runs off with a Splash!! DRAKE SITS UP AND CATCHES HER! HE CARRIES HER OFF THE TABLE WITH HIM AND DRIVES HER INTO THE RING POST!

Mary DeSue: Drake made handling Kat Jones the equivalent of scraping a bug off your car windshield. Dude is ridiculous.

Arthur LaForge: I’m not sure I want to know what would happen if Drake and Isaac collided with Don Tirri and Donny Mason. The ring may altogether collapse!

Mary DeSue: It would be a tough choice for me!

Arthur LaForge: Yes, that’s high on everyone’s concerns, Mary.

Mary DeSue: Duh, of course it is. That would be like choosing between, like, Link and Mario! Kratos and Master Chief! Cloud Strife and Sephiroth! Master Chief and…

Arthur LaForge: Commander Shepard?

Mary DeSue: Eww, hell no! That guy is anti-Game Changers.

Back in the ring… LORD RAAB SITS UP! He pulls on his glove and makes his way over to Isaac, getting him up and goozling him by the throat! Lord Raab looking to end things with the CHOKEINATOR through the table! Isaac manages to land elbows and then a stiff Headbutt that sends Raab staggering around. Isaac waits for Raab… HEADHUNTER RKO! NO! Lord Raab shoves Isaac off and as he turns Raab clutches his throat again for a CHOKEINATOR THROUGH THE TABLE!!! NOO! DRAKE WILCOX GETS IN THE RING AND DRAGS THE TABLE AWAY JUST IN TIME! Drake then hits a full body Avalanche on Lord Raab, sending him to a corner. Drake yells out in a rage and crashes into Raab with a Body Splash that rocks The Masked German Monster. Drake then drags Isaac to his corner and finally makes a tag to officially enter the match. Kat Jones manages to get back on the apron after the ring post shot and is trying to communicate something to Lord Raab but Drake wrenches Raab to his feet, pulling him out of their corner by the arm and into a Short-Arm Shoulder Block. Lord Raab has the wind taken out of him and Drake repeats the maneuver before he brings Raab in a third time and this a Two Handed Chokeslam! Referee Pliskin approaches Drake to speak but the behemoth is in a rage! He shoves Pliskin away and STEPS ONTO LORD RAAB’S CHEST! Drake uses the ropes for leverage to press over and over on Lord Raab. He sends Raab into the ropes and lands a Big Boot. Drake finally signals for the end as Isaac pulls Kat Jones off the apron! KAT HEABUTTS ISAAC! She catches him right under the jaw and Isaac immediately bends over, clutching it. OUT OF NOWHERE KAT HITS THE ‘FREAKED OUT’ SNAP DDT!! She turns to get back in the ring… not in time! DRAKE WITH ‘GATEWAY TO HELL’ THROUGH THE TABLE IN THE RING!!!

Mary DeSue: Mission accomplished, boys!

Arthur LaForge: In the name of King Hippo! Lord Raab just SHATTERED that table into splinters and dust!

Mary DeSue: That’s all she wrote. Game Changers win again!

Arthur LaForge: Maybe… not? For whatever reason, Referee Pliskin is not calling for the bell. What’s going on?

Mary DeSue: No doubt another outrageous act against the Game Changers!

Drake is in the ring, in Pliskin’s face to tell him the match is over and Pliskin is telling him it’s not because Lord Raab was not the legal participant! He tried to warn Drake earlier and Drake shoved him away. Drake looks incensed and turns… KAT OFF THE TOP ROPE WITH A BULLDOG! She hooks Drake perfectly and absolutely smashes his head into the mat. Drake is still in a rage, though, and is not staying down and Jones is waiting with a Handspring Elbow to Drake! He catches her and looks for a German Suplex and JONES LANDS ON HER FEET! Using Drake’s back, she hits a Step-Up Enziguri to the back of his head! Drake doubles over and Kat comes around… ‘DEAD END’ SWINGING NECKBREAKER!! Kat isn’t done, as she goes to the second table that was brought into the ring and sets it up in the corner.

Arthur LaForge: In a sudden turn of events, Drake’s temper has helped Kat Jones to turn the tide for her team here. Despite Lord Raab destroying that table, there’s no decisive winner yet and the action continues!

Mary DeSue: The heist you mean?! This is unbelievable. The Game Changers put someone through a table, that should be it!

Arthur LaForge: Weren’t you complaining about how unfair things were for the Game Changers, Mary? Referee Pliskin has been completely fair to both teams, even trying to tell Drake earlier that Lord Raab was not the legal person in the match for his team.

Mary DeSue: Drake’s not a lawyer, Artie, he’s there to smash things and break people in front of him, come on!

Lord Raab sits up again and retrieves Drake while Kat finishes setting the table in a corner. As Raab brings Drake over, ISAAC COMES IN WITH A SPEAR ON THE MASKED GERMAN MONSTER! Lord Raab slumps against the ropes and… ISAAC WITH ANOTHER SPEAR THAT SENDS THEM THROUGH THE ROPES! THE TWO MASSIVE MEN CRASH LAND THROUGH THE BRIDGED TABLE ON THE OUTSIDE!!!

Crowd: HOLY SH*T! HOLY SH*T! HOLY SH*T!

Arthur LaForge: MOTHER BRAIN! They both obliterated that table between the apron and guard rail!

Mary DeSue: It looked like that table flat-out exploded! That was sick!

Neither Lord Raab nor Isaac are moving on the outside. Kat Jones quickly moved to position Drake against the table leaning in the corner. Then, she goes to the adjacent turnbuckle… it appears she wants to LEAP CLEAR ACROSS THE RING TO SMASH DRAKE THROUGH THE TABLE! As she steadies herself on the turnbuckle… THE LIGHTS CUT OUT!

Arthur LaForge: What? Oh, no, not now!

Mary DeSue: What’s happening?? Artie, don’t you dare touch me.

Arthur LaForge: I would never do that, but I think I know exactly what’s coming.

As the lights turn on, we see Larry Tact standing in front of Lord Raab. Victoria Salinas is crouched near Raab on the apron, laughing at her handiwork.

Arthur LaForge: HANDCUFFS! Larry Tact and Victoria Salinas have handcuffed Lord Raab to the ring ropes!

Mary DeSue: Serves him right for thinking he could challenge Larry!

Arthur LaForge: He earned the right, Mary. This is completely out of line.

Mary DeSue: Now it’s out of line? This match should have been over and done with already. Larry and Victoria are about to make 100% certain of it.

Kat lands a dropkick on Victoria that sends her off the apron to the floor. Unfortunately for her, Drake has recovered and Tact enters the ring. The two of them begin attacking Jones, who attempts to fight back but is overpowered by clubbing blows. Larry grapples Kat and turns to face Lord Raab, who strains mightily to reach Larry but is stopped by the handcuffs… and Larry locks on the ‘TACTFUL SURRENDER’ TRAPPED HALF CRAB ON KAT! She yells in agony as Larry stares right at Lord Raab, who is ripping at the handcuffs and ropes! Larry finally releases the hold and approaches Lord Raab, pulling out a pair of brass knuckles! He mocks Raab, squaring up his shot… THEN LANDS A STRAIGHT RIGHT TO THE MASK OF RAAB! The Masked German Monster falls to the mat… ONLY TO SIT UP! Larry smirks and HITS ANOTHER BRASS KNUX SHOT TO THE FACE OF RAAB SENDING HIM DOWN! Seconds later… LORD RAAB SITS UP AGAIN AND WAILS WITH RAGE!!!

Mary DeSue: What is happening?!?

Arthur LaForge: Larry Tact thought he could take a couple potshots at his Power title opponent at The Last Of Us, Part Two, but it’s not going as he planned!

Tact looks queasy and takes a couple steps back. He turns to Drake, demanding he finish things. Drake complies, hoisting up the prone Kat Jones and LANDING THE ‘GATEWAY FROM HELL’ THROUGH THE CORNER TABLE!!!

Mr. Rad: Your winners of this match… DRAKE WILCOX AND ISAAC!!!

Hearing the winners declared seems to push Lord Raab over the edge. With another wail… HE BREAKS FREE OF THE HANDCUFFS! Larry has his back turned to Raab and Drake sees the charging Masked German Monster. He tries to interfere and is goozled! LARRY TURNS TO SEE DRAKE GET THE CHOKEINATOR!!! NOW RAAB HAS LARRY TACT BY THE THROAT! ISAAC WITH A HEADHUNTER OUT OF NOWHERE ON LORD RAAB! Raab goes down as Larry rubs his throat with a hand. Livid, Tact locks in the ‘TACTFUL SURRENDER’ ON LORD RAAB!!! Officials swarm the ring and Tact breaks the hold with The Game Changers exiting the ring. Larry grabs the Power title off the floor and holds it up, talking smack to Lord Raab… WHO SITS UP AGAIN!

Arthur LaForge: While The Game Changers won this match, it seems Larry Tact has only further fueled the anger of Lord Raab.

Mary DeSue: Let’s be real, Artie. Lord Raab lights barrels on fire, how much angrier can he get?

Arthur LaForge: Mary, do you really want to find out? I think Larry Tact is about to at The Last Of Us, Part Two! What will it even take to bring down the force that is Lord Raab?

Mary DeSue: On second thought, let’s just pay attention to Drake and Isaac winning.

Victoria, Drake, and Isaac continue trash talking to the jeers of the crowd, but Larry has stopped as Lord Raab leans over the ropes staring directly at him. Larry frowns and continues the staredown while holding up the Power title. The Game Changers eventually make their way backstage and Lord Raab helps Kat Jones up as the crowd shows respect for their efforts.

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Victoria Salinas vs. Joey Crash

Fists start flying immediately after the bell rings, with both competitors having waited a long time to go one on one once again! Crash is wearing some gray denim jeans and black boots instead of his usual ring attire, while Salinas is also wearing jeans - blue denim with rips at the knees - and a denim vest. The stronger brawler of the two, Crash gains the upper hand by blocking a right hand from Salinas and nailing her with a brutal right hook! Salinas is rocked and Crash follows it up with an uppercut which sends Salinas staggering back to the ropes. As she lies against the ropes, Crash lights up her chest with a knife-edge chop! The crowd bellows WOO! and Crash looks to follow up with another but Salinas ducks it, sending him into the ropes. She unloads a series of kicks on Crash, ending with a roundhouse which knocks him to the ground!

Arthur La Forge: These two had a close match the last time and I think this might be even closer.

Mary DeSue: Game Changers gonna sweep tonight, Artie. Crash will just have to beat Bert to make up for it.

Salinas sends Crash to the opposite ropes, and as he rebounds she catches him with a Lou Thez press! In the top mount, Salinas continues to take her anger out on Crash, blasting him with right hands. She stands up and starts stomping an absolute muidhole in Joey. Crash recoils and manages to slide out of the ring, but if he thinks he’s safe there he’s wrong! Salinas runs to the ropes and bounces off, SUICIDE DIVE! NO! CRASH NAILS HER WITH THE BRASS KNUCKLES! The knucks connect with Salinas’ nose and halts her momentum, causing her to crash and burn on the outside padding.

Arthur La Forge: That has GOT to be it!

Mary DeSue: That sick freak! There was no call for that!

Salinas roars in pain, clutching her nose with both her hands as Crash lies against the crowd barrier, a sick smile on his face. Blood is freely streaming out of Salinas’ nose, which may be broken! Ref Kirby exits the ring and checks if Salinas is able to continue. Crash smiles at the brass knuckles then slides them back into his jeans pocket. As Kirby tries to gauge how bad Salinas’ condition is, Crash grabs the outside padding and rips it back, exposing the unprotected concrete below!

Arthur La Forge: Joey Crash is apparently here to prove a point, and I think he wants to take Salinas OUT!

Mary DeSue: Well he’d better get in line! The Game Changers are here to stay, Victoria included!

The crowd go bonkers as he peels it back further until he is satisfied. Crash shoves Kirby out of the way and pulls Salinas up by her hair, her face now completely covered in blood. He drives his knee into Salinas’ sternum, then sets her in the powerbomb position. He tries to heave her up, but Salinas refuses to go up! He tries again, but is again blocked by Salinas…she counters into a back body drop, RIGHT ONTO THE UNPROTECTED CONCRETE! The sickening sound of flesh contacting concrete echoes through the arena. Crash flails around, clutching his back in agony as Salinas tries to get her bearings.

Arthur La Forge: Crash just smacked on that concrete! He’s gonna feel that in the morning!

Mary DeSue: Good! What’s wrong with him?

Stains of red from her blood on the padding all around her, Salinas reaches up and grasps her nose. Her schnoz is currently at right angles, badly out of place after the nasty knuckles shot by Crash. The crowd and even Ref Kirby collectively hold their breath as she braces herself and…CRACKS IT BACK INTO PLACE! OOOOH! The crowd felt that one! Kirby winces at the DIY treatment, but Salinas is raring to go. Crash and Salinas lock eyes and she sneers at him, grabbing him and headbutting him with all the force she can muster!

Arthur La Forge: That was…very gross.

Mary DeSue: And it was BADASS. YASSSS QUEEN SALINAS!

The blow sends Crash stumbling over to the announcers table, and Salinas follows up behind him. She grabs his head and bounces it off the table. Crash staggers away, but she doesn't let him get far! Salinas grabs him and flings him like a javelin, right over the announcer’s table and into the laps of Arthur and Mary!

Arthur La Forge: Hey, watch it!

Mary DeSue: I’m not dressed for this!

The commentators evacuate as Salinas starts taking apart their table! She sends the protective covering flying, pulling out one monitor and grabbing the second. Crash stands up, and Salinas slams the monitor into his head, sending him over the barrier and into the crowd! Victoria throws the monitor away and climbs atop the table, letting out a primal scream! She steadies herself and as Crash gets up, she runs across the table and leaps off. Salinas nails him with a beautiful senton, sending both competitors crashing to the ground as the crowd go crazy!

Arthur La Forge: Are we back? Okay. This thing is getting wild. Have there even been any pinfall attempts?!

Mary DeSue: It’s just a fight! And if you think Salinas isn’t gonna win, you’re stupid!

Salinas is the first to her feet, and she spots a fan holding a sign which reads GAME CHANGERS? LAME RAGERS! She starts berating the male fan, then snatches the sign out of his hands. Smirking, Salinas tears the sign in half and tosses it to the ground…only to turn around into a LARIAT BY JOEY CRASH! The forceful strike nearly tears Salinas in two, and Crash takes the time to recover. He gets to his feet and glares at the crowd…only for one guy to come forward, offering him a barbed wire 2x4! How did they get that past security?? Crash shrugs and snatches the weapon out of his hands. He raises it above his head, and drives the weapon into the exposed back of Salinas!

Arthur La Forge: OH MY GOD! Joey Crash is a sick and twisted individual tonight!

Mary DeSue: FINALLY you’re on my side!

The barbed wire creates bloody rips in Salinas’ skin, as Crash brings the 2x4 down on her back over and over! Satisfied with his work, Crash raises the weapon in the air and screams “I’M THE BEST!!” as the crowd showers him in boos - except for that one guy who gave him the weapon, he’s happy. Salinas rolls away, clutching her back and kicking the ground in pain. While Crash is gloating she manages to prop herself up against the crowd barrier. Joey turns back to see this, and his eyes light up. He backs up, the crowd making space for him, and holds the 2x4 out in front of him. Crash runs forward, looking for a BARBED WIRE RUNNING KNEE STRIKE! NO!! SALINAS MOVES OUT OF THE WAY AND CRASH BURSTS THROUGH THE CROWD BARRIER KNEE FIRST!

Arthur La Forge: At the risk of making a pin, Joey just CRASHED through the barricade! And he might have hurt his knee!

Mary DeSue: GOOD! That’s what he gets! Can we just put Salinas against Bert? She’d be better than either one of them!

Amid broken pieces of timber and plastic Crash rolls around, clutching his knee! In the collision the barbed wire tore through his jeans, tearing the flesh beneath! Blood is now leaking out of his knee, the ligament potentially seriously damaged. Now is the time for Salinas to pounce, and she does! The Game Changer slowly makes her way over to Crash, and looks from the broken man before her, to the horrific weapon he used on her with such pleasure. Eyes blazing with rage, Salinas grabs the 2x4 and starts to extract her payback! One hit! Two hit! Three hit, four hit! She brings the barbed wire down on Crash’s knee over and over, targeting the sore spot! Satisfied, Salinas pulls Crash up and rolls him under the bottom rope, following him in. Crash tries to roll away but Salinas grabs his leg and hooks it, locking in AN STF, PULLING THE BARBED WIRE 2x4 AGAINST CRASH’S FACE!

Arthur La Forge: This is absolutely disgusting.

Mary DeSue: TEAR HIM UP VICKIE! WOOOOOOOO!

Crash’s eyes are like beach balls as he feels the barbed wire dig into his forehead! Kirby himself looks a little nauseous as he asks Crash if he quits. Joey doesn’t respond, the barbed wire now digging in deep enough to cause blood to flow out of gashes in his forehead. His hand hovers above the mat, Salinas wrenching back as far as she can. Out of desperation, Crash throws his elbow back, nailing Salians in the head. The blow isn’t enough to force her to break the hold, so he tries again, and again, and again…FINALLY forcing Salinas to break the hold!

Arthur La Forge: Crash finally gets out of it, but damage is done.

Mary DeSue: And these two both have title matches at the PPV. This is wild. I love it!

The two make it to their feet but Crash is unsteady on his right knee, and Salinas instantly targets it with a low chop block! Crash instantly crumbles and Salinas takes advantage, lifting him up into the air and slamming him into the mat knee first. Crash blurts out a series of expletives that are bleeped out on the live stream as Salinas sets about inflicting more damage. She slides out of the ring and starts digging around underneath it, eventually producing a steel chair. Salinas slides it into the ring, then pulls out another. She rolls under the bottom rope, bringing the second chair with her, eyes full of evil intentions. Salinas props open the first chair and places Crash’s right leg inside it. She pulls the chair put to his knee, then stomps on it!

Arthur La Forge: Salinas now looking to injure Crash more. I’d say it’s uncalled for but frankly most of this match has been.

Mary DeSue: She’s a bad woman! A true role model for all the little girls in the audience!

Crash recoils, his knee trapped in between a rock and a hard place. But Salinas isn’t done yet. She grabs the other chair and raises it above her head…THEN BRINGS IT DOWN ON CRASH’S KNEE! The metal on flesh on metal clash inflicts maximum pain to Crash, who is flip flopping on the mat after that brutal chairshot. Then, clutching the chair to her chest, Salinas runs from one end of the ring to the other, leaping over Crash in the process, and springs off the ropes. SHE CONNECTS WITH A SPRINGBOARD MOONSAULT, DRIVING THE CHAIR INTO HIS STERNUM! Clutching her ribs from the impact, Salinas covers!

ONE!

TWO!

THR-NO!!

Crash just gets a shoulder up!

Arthur La Forge: First pinfall attempt of the match and Crash just barely gets out of it!

Mary DeSue: Come on! Stay down! Let’s put Salinas in the Final Boss match instead!

Salinas slaps the mat in frustration while Crash grips his nearly destroyed knee. Frustrated, Salinas pulls off the chair from Crash’s knee, then tosses him through the middle rope to the outside. Determined to end this match here and now, Salinas again digs around under the ring. This time, to the crowd’s sheer delight, she pulls out a table! Salinas is about to set it up when she looks over at the announcer’s table, left bare from earlier in the match. Salinas starts setting the table up, then lifts it up on top of the announcer’s table! The crowd is going wild, ready for someone’s life to be practically ended. Crash tries to get up but Salias knocks him down with a clothesline. She then ducks under the ring one last time…this time slowly pulling out a LADDER!

Arthur La Forge: COME ON? A LADDER?

Mary DeSue: WHY NOT? Maybe there’s a kitchen sink under there too!

Salinas sets the ladder up, directly above the announcer’s table/normal table combo. Wiping some of the dried blood off of her face, Salinas pulls up Crash and lifts him onto her shoulders, then, standing on the announcer’s table, rolls him onto the table on top. Salinas drills him with a few clubbing blows for good measure, then begins to ascend the ladder. She reaches the top, and the crowd is going bonkers! Salinas steadies herself, then leaps off, FROG SPLASH!! NO!! CRASH MOVES OUT OF THE WAY! SALINAS CRASHES AND BURNS THROUGH BOTH TABLES!!

Arthur La Forge: Oh my god! Salinas may have just taken herself out!

Mary DeSue: Nooooo! Stupid gravity! It’s all a conspiracy!

The excitement of the crowd soon turns to disbelief. Salinas lies motionless in the wreckage while Crash slowly crawls away. Ref Kirby rushes to check on Salinas, to ensure that she is still conscious after a mammoth fall. Crash, however, has other ideas. Practically on one leg, he again pushes Kirby out of the way and grabs Salinas. He drags her by the hair over to the ring, then sets about trying to roll her in. It’s difficult for him due to the condition of his leg, but fortunately Salinas doesn’t weigh too much. Finally he gets her in, and rolls in after her. Crash screams at Ref Kirby to get into the ring. He does, and Crash confidently hooks the leg.

ONE!

TWO!

THR-NO!!

BROKEN UP BY BERT MCALROY!

Arthur La Forge: WHAT?!

Mary DeSue: OH MY GOD I’M ACTUALLY GLAD TO SEE HIM!

Arthur La Forge: I knew Bert would be looking for payback after what Crash did last show but…why now?!

Mary DeSue: Who cares? He just did the only right thing in his entire career!

The Final Boss Champion practically bends a steel chair around Crash’s back! The chairshot breaks up the pin and Bert throws it to the ground. He pulls up Crash and hooks his arms- MCALDESTROYER 2.0 ON THE CHAIR!! Bert grabs Salinas and rolls her on top of Crash.

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!!

DING DING DING!!

Mr Rad: Here is your winner…VICTORRRIAAAA SALINNNNASSSS!!

Arthur La Forge: Salinas wins but…I don’t know if that’s the story here!

Mary DeSue: Of course it is! You act like she didn’t put herself through hell to earn this win!

Arthur La Forge: She earned it, no doubt, but you gotta think there’s a question mark now after the feud between Bert McAlroy and Joey Crash bled into it!

Mary DeSue: It’s no DQ and a win is a win, Artie! Now she will take Ahmya’s belt and eventually the Game Changers will rule EVERYTHING!

Arthur La Forge: We’ll find out at The Last of Us Part II…IN TWO WEEKS! See you then!

As we start to fade out from tonight’s broadcast the screen starts to static…

WAHHH WAHHH WAHHHHHHH WAHHH WAHHHHHHH

“He is coming! He is coming! He is coming!”

Fade to black…

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