EXP 27 Results - June 21st, 2022 (Orlando, F.L.)

As the opening video to EXP comes to a close we see the outside of "The Venue" at UCF in Orlando Florida, after a few seconds we pan inside to the RADDrone flying around the arena. We see fan signs galore...



The RADDrone lands in front of the commentary table where we see, as always, Arthur La Forge and Mary DeSue. Arthur is wearing his Captain N letterman's jacket and Mary is cosplaying as Candy Kong.

Arthur La Forge: Welcome to the twenty seventh episode of Level Up Wrestling's EXP!! Here from lovely Orlando, Florida!

Mary DeSue: Artie there is nothing good about Florida and you know it.

Arthur La Forge:...aside from us performing here you mean.

Mary DeSue: You're adorkable when you're naive like this Artie.

Arthur La Forge: Anyways tonight is our last stop on the way to greatest summer getaway ever...Super Adventure Island!

Mary DeSue: I can't wait! Hawaii here we come. Let's burn through this show so this monkey girl can get her groove on!

Arthur La Forge: Lovely cosplay by the way Mary. And speaking of...well I can't think of anything that goes with Donkey Kong for this next match, but kicking us off we've got Donny Mason taking on Hero Mullins in singles competition.

Mary DeSue: This is gonna be a squashed banana match. No one beats "Son of Thiccness"!!

Arthur La Forge: Following that we got The wWo taking on a trio of newcomers with Alessia Capello, Angeliki Laskaris, and Alix Mayne! Then we have Stephen Stratford taking on Paul Freedom!

Mary DeSue: That poor kid just can't catch a break.

Arthur La Forge: Speaking of things that will get broken. The arena might be in shambles after the matches of Lord Raab taking on Demi Stratford, Dane Preston taking on Ricky Rodriguez, and SEB taking on Kat Jones!

Mary DeSue: I thought this wasn't a pay per view. What the hell is Trent thinking doing all of these high hitting matches?

Arthur La Forge: To give our fans a reason to tune into SAI no doubt, following those three matches we have a multiplayer match with the teams of Jason Ryan and Riley Heart taking on Chelsea Skye and Amber Payne.

Mary DeSue: Oh...so much tension in those matches.

Arthur La Forge: Then we have three of your favorites "The Game Changers" taking on Bam Miller, Guy Manson, and Ziggy Morgan in a Game Changers Initiation match.

Mary DeSue: There is no way Larry Tact, ISSAC, and EA Blizzard will allow any of those three into The GC.

Arthur La Forge: I don't book it I just call the card, and in our finals match. The match to determine the last competitor in the "The Skeleton Key Match" at "Super Adventure Island" where we will see Sloane Taylor take on "Dollface" Sarah Wolf take on Peter Vaughn take on Paul Montouri! What a main event this will be! This very match could shake Level Up to it's core!

Mary DeSue: Or it could just be a cheap way to cheat "The Game Changers" out of another spot in the match.

Arthur La Forge: They already have a member in the match!

We see off to the side of the RADtron, Princess Waluigi looking at Mary with her butcher knife out making another throat cut motion.

Mary DeSue: Well they could have more...let's yeet this feat!


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Hero Mullins vs. Donny Mason

Hero Mullins tries to bow up to Donny in all of his 230-250 in that neighborhood area, your average weight but still Mason seems to dwarf him, looking from right to left he finds the hard camera and flashes a smile that is less creepy now with the inclusion of his beard. Hero breaks the tension finally and slaps Mason across the face, screaming at him to do something as Mason reaches up to check his lip. He grins, nodding and nails Hero with a forearm shiver that drops him!

Arthur La Forge: OOF! Perhaps sending a message to Buster Gloves here is what Donny’s goal is in this match.

Mary DeSue: That message is “I’m gonna whoop dat a[bleep]” then yes!

The crowd is losing their shit, chanting “THICCNESS” as Donny lifts Hero and YEETs him to the far corner. He motions to the crowd, who respond with a “YES” and he follows Hero, lifting him up and YEETing him once more across the ring, Donny then signals for the quick end and waits for Hero to stumble to his feet…DAMBUSTER BOOT! The Claymore Kick almost beheads Hero as Donny rolls over and places a single finger on his chest

One!!

Two!!!

Three!!!!

Mr. Rad: Here is your winner in record time…Donny Mason!

Arthur La Forge: Donny just decimated Hero Mullins!

Mary DeSue: That’s my boi! SON OF THICCNESS!!

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The wWo vs. Alessia Capello, Angeliki Laskaris & Alix Mayne

Wank starts off against Alessia Capello. Capello mouths some ugly words towards Wank who smiles, blows a kiss, and sends a “Wah!” back.

DING! DING! DING!

The bell rings and Wank takes a step forward before turning around and tagging out. The crowd boos.

Arthur LaForge: Classic heel move there by the leader of the pack.

Mary DeSue: Seems like a b[bleep] move to me, but that’s none of my business. sips some tea

Wank orders Giant Waluigi to get in the ring and promises to take care of his giant tennis racket for him. The Giant slowly walks to the center of the ring to face Alessia. They size each other up and Giant Waluigi towers over Capello. Alessio hits Giant with a European uppercut, then grabs the arm for a takedown. She gives GW a swift stomp to the face and turns to the crowd to brag. GW cries like a prison bitch. Capello tries to drag him to his feet but his inadvertently head butts her in the face sending her stumbling backwards. Angeliki Laskaris tags herself in by slapping Capello in the face and then seductively enters the ring over the second rope.

Arthur La Forge: Did you see that? I’m starting to think these girls don’t want to be friends.

Mary DeSue: Friends? Girls don’t make friends, Artie. They just keep the competition close.

Arthur La Forge: So you wouldn’t make friends with them either?

Mary DeSue: There’s only Queen Kong here in this barrel of monkeys and it’s me Artie. You got that?

Arthur La Forge: Okey dokey, back to the action!

Giant Waluigi scurries over to his corner and tags in the weakest link in the Waluigi World Order, Walink.approaches Angeliki and mimes a pose as if he were holding a shield in front of him with a sword pointed at his enemy. Angeliki isn’t intimidated. Instead, she grabs Walink by his big stupid bangs and pulls his head down into a rising knee. The strike looks as powerful as a 120lb knee can look and causes a chorus of “Waaah!” from Walink and his stable mates.

The camera cuts back to the Waluigi Van still parked on the entrance stage. Princess Waluig still sitting in the wWo-mobile staring daggers at Angeliki. PW sharpens the ridiculously large butchers’ knife on a steel honing rod.

Arthur La Forge: Now there’s a monkey I wouldn’t mess with.

Mary DeSue: Same.

Back in the ring, Angeliki is stomping on Walink. Right foot. Let’s stomp one time... Left foot. Let’s stomp one time… Both feet. Double stomp one time… Walink back up to his knees and… punt kick from Angeliki.

COVER!

ONE!

Arthur La Forge: Jeez! This is going really bad for The Waluigis!

Mary DeSue: Things always go back for the Waluigis.

Arthur La Forge: One would think they’d get better over time but…

Mary DeSue: They’re still s[bleep].

Arthur La Forge: It’s true. They’re not the best.

The count is broken up by the big baby, Giant Waluigi! A running knee to Laskaris. She rolls off Walink and GW helps him to his feet. Angeliki clocks G.W. with a superkick to the face for his trouble, then goes to hit Walink with one, but misses as he escapes. Wank is tagged in. And immediately delivers a clothesline from hell with his tiny right arm. The arm bounces off Laskaris without harming her and she can’t help but laugh at him. Wank follows up with a short-arm lariat with his strong arm and completely turns Angeliki inside out. Wank takes a moment to pose for the hard cam and he actually pops the crowd for a moment.

Arthur La Forge: Can you feel that, Mary?

Mary DeSue: Are the eddies kicking in?

Arthur LaForge: The wWo has a shot here.

Mary DeSue: Doubt.

Angeliki stands up behind him and delivers a kick to the groin from behind. “Boo!” goes the crowd, who were feeling an upset win for the purple team. Referee Kirby warns Laskaris. One more dirty move like that and the match will end in a DQ. Angeliki shrugs it off and walks to her corner to tag in Alix Mayne.

Arthur La Forge: The ladies have looked like capable competitors so far. Let’s see what Alix Mayne has to offer. Word is that she has a wrestling pedigree. Can she live up to the bloodline?

Mary DeSue: Bloodline? Who’s she related to?

Arthur La Forge: A wrestler by the name of Matt Knox.

Mary DeSue: Never heard of him.

Arthur LaForge: He was literally here at Level Up a year ago. You were here for it.
Mary DeSue: I was? Oh you can’t expect me to remember names… and faces… and things… Artie.

Arthur LaForge: Let’s see if she has the goods.

Wank puts up his fists, one larger than the other, like he’s ready for a good old-fashioned donnybrook. Alix doesn’t shy from the opportunity. Wank throws a wild haymaker punch. Alix parries the attack, grabs the arm and judo flips him onto his back. She steps back and beckons him to his feet with a get over here hand motion. Wank steps up with a one-two combo followed by a spinning back fist. Really going for a knockout here. But Alix blocks and then grabs him from behind for a snap suplex.

COVER!!!

ONE!!!

TWO!!!

BROKEN UP!!! By Walink AND Giant Waluigi.

Arthur La Forge: Close one there. And beautiful execution.

Mary DeSue: Oh, shut up already and pay more attention to me. La Fridge. Want a banana?

Arthur La Forge: Oh I’ve read fanfiction that starts out like thi…NO!

Alessia and Angeliki also in the ring. This has turned into a 6-person brawl. Alessia takes down Walink sending him spilling outside, then Angeliki takes Giant Waluigi over the top rope. Then, instead of going after Wank, they turn on each other, grabbing each other’s hair, tumbling to the mat and rolling outside, where the ruckus continues.

Arthur La Forge: Mayne and Wank isolated in the ring. Time to take this thing home.

Mary DeSue: Go home, in isolation, for a wank. A little on the nose, but I’m picking up what you’re laying down.

Arthur La Forge: I am not saying to lay down for a Wa…

Mary DeSue: You’d prefer to stand up and Wa…

Arthur La Forge: CAN WE PLEASE NOT!!

Alix Mayne is left alone in the ring and gets up to see Wank miming an archery pose and shoots for the WAL-ARCHER spear tackle. But NO!!! Mayne side-steps sending Wank face first to the mat. Wank back up quickly but not before Mayne gets the drop on him and lands a beautiful swinging neckbreaker. Wank is rocked and Alix is feeling it now. She’s back up and pulls Wank with her. Still no help from outside as Giant Waluigi hits Alessia, Angeliki, and Walink each with the giant tennis racket. The ring belongs to Alix Mayne and Wank.

Arthur La Forge: You have to be impressed with what we’ve seen from Mayne thus far in the match. Not the strongest. Not the fastest. But she’s tough. She’s technical. Has sound strategy. I think she has the goods to go far in this company.

Mary DeSue: Her hair is stupid and she looks like she smells like monkey poo.

They lock up. Alix gets the headlock, but Wank lifts her up for a bridging suplex. NO! Alix reverses into an IMPLANT DDT. Wank is star-fished on the mat. This one is almost over.

COVER!!!

ONE!!!

TWO!!!

KICKOUT!!!

Arthur La Forge: Close call there, but Wank isn’t spent yet. He’s still got some life to him.

Mary DeSue: I’m pulling for Wank. Hoping for a happy ending.

Arthur La Forge: A million voices cried out just now…laughing at what was just said on the internet.

Mary DeSue: Oh be quiet Horny One Kenobi.

Mayne showing a little frustration here and Wank takes advantage by whipping her into the ropes. Mayne rebounds and launches into the BLUEBERRY SLAMCAKES. A picture-perfect Satellite Spike DDT. And yet another blow to the head of Wank. Mayne goes for the cover as the wWo and Mayne’s teammates are still battling outside.

ONE!!!

TWO!!!

THREE!!!

Arthur La Forge: And there you have it folks. The ladies, led by a strong performance from Alix Mayne, win their debut match against the wWo.

Mr. Rad: Your winners, as a result of a pinfall, the team of Alix Mayne, Alessia Capello, Angeliki Laskaris.

Mary DeSue: Oh give it a rest Artie. They are way out of your league. Besides, we all saw that the Weegees were about to win this one.

Arthur La Forge: Don’t know if I agree with you there, but that was an entertaining little match and not a bad way to keep EXP going.

Mary DeSue: Usually a blue pill will get that done, but it is what it is.

Before fading to a commercial, Princess Waluigi is seen driving away, very upset about the outcome of the match. She’s left before the wWo has a chance to pile back in the vehicle.

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Multiplayer Combat Has Begun!

“Carry On Wayward Son” hits the PA system, and Eli walks out wearing one of the Multiplayer Gauntlets and carrying the opposite one. He is dressed in a black shirt, blue jeans, sneakers, and his leather jacket. He poses for the crowd and walks down the ramp. He gives some of the audience members high fives and tries to keep a smile on his face. He reaches the ring steps and takes a deep breath. He walks up the steps and enters the ring. He walks over to the corner near the timekeeper and asks for a microphone. He is handed a microphone and walks to the center of the ring as his theme music fades away.

Arthur La Forge: And here comes the man who put the “Final Boss” to the test last week and only came up just a bit short.

Mary DeSue: So close, yet so far away…

Eli Goode: I knew I was gonna talk to you tonight, but I didn’t expect it to be under these circumstances. You know, I was really hoping to be standing in the ring with the Final Boss Championship over my shoulder, but I couldn’t seal the deal. I couldn’t get over that hump, but I can promise you that I will get another chance at the title. When I do, I’m going to make sure that the third time’s a charm.

The crowd chants Eli Goode’s name. He soaks in the cheers and nods. He bows to them and accepts their chants. Once the chants die down, Eli lifts up the microphone back up to his mouth and tries to create a smile on my face.

Eli Goode: It’s hard… hearing your partner decided to leave the company you’re in. I’ve known for a while that Brody hasn’t been in the right headspace. He was hoping to make a run for one of the singles belts, but nothing was coming up his way. So, I guess that’s why he decided to leave, and I’m not mad at him. No, I could never be mad at him. He did what was best for him and, probably, for his mental health. He should never be shamed for that. Because of this, I’m left without a partner. And you all saw what was announced on Twitter. I’m vacating the gauntlets to allow another team to wield them.

The crowd starts a murmur of boos, but Eli cuts them off before they can get louder.

Eli Goode: Hey, I didn’t want to hold these gauntlets hostage. I never want to hold a title hostage. I also didn’t want to force someone to be my partner against their will. Besides Brody, there are only two people I want to be my partner. One injured me in a steel cage match, and the other is currently going through an existential crisis that she’ll power through.

Arthur La Forge: Eli doesn’t want to team with someone he doesn’t have a reason to. Admirable.

Mary DeSue: He’s giving up being a champion. Lame!

The crowd cheer knowing the two people from his past he’s referring to. Eli takes a deep breath and looks up at the ramp.

Eli Goode: So, right now, I want Trent Steel to come down to the ring so I can formally return the Multiplayer Gauntlets to The Developer.

Eli lowers the microphone and stands in the ring waiting for The Developer to enter the ring.

Myyyyy cup runnethhh over….likkkeeeeee…blood from a stoneeeee…

The opening of “Bleed the Freak” by Alice in Chains starts to play as Trent Steel enters the arena. Dressed in his gray suit, vest, and tie he walks down to the ring and gets in. He calls for a microphone. There seems to be a bit of tension between the two.

Arthur La Forge: It wasn’t that long ago that these two use to beat the hell out of each other during “The Rogues” versus “Paragon” war back in Carnage Wrestling.

Mary DeSue: Come on Eli…just hit him with the gauntlet. Make my night!

Trent adjusts his glasses for a moment as the fans keep chanting for both of them and Eli just takes it all in.

Trent Steel: Is this as weird for you as it is for me?

Eli, unexpectedly, chuckles at Trent’s statement.

Trent Steel: You know me. I don’t blow smoke up anyone’s a[bleep] in this business. You and I. We aren’t friends. You and I. We don’t see eye to eye a lot. So when I say this I want you to know that I mean every damn word Eli. Most guys would hold onto these titles and not do what was right for their division. I want you to know as a former multi time tag team champion it takes a lot of guts and honesty to give someone else the chance that you had. So give it up one more time for Eli Goode folks…

The crowd cheers for Eli, and all he can do is wave at the audience. He looks back at Trent and raises the microphone back up to his mouth.

Eli Goode: You’re right, this is a bit weird for me, and you’re right we were never friends. However, I’ve been trying to make amends with people I’ve wronged in the past. You’re someone I’ve wronged, and I’m hoping that doing what’s right for the division is the first step to making amends with you. So, I present to you Multiplayer Gauntlets.

Eli takes off his Multiplayer Gauntlet and hands both gauntlets to Trent.

Trent Steel: Glad you’re careful with them. I didn’t order these from Fisher Price you know.

Eli chuckles a bit at the bad joke.

Arthur La Forge: The boss has a sense of humor…

Mary DeSue: That’s scary as hell…

Trent takes The Gauntlets and signals the crew. A line with a big circle at the end of it is lowered. Trent attaches The Multiplayer Gauntlets to the ring and they ascend up over the ring.

Trent Steel: As far as what happens now…well after careful consideration and planning. I’ve reached out backstage and also to some folks unfamiliar to our viewing audience to fix this issue. The issue being how do we determine whose going to hold these Gauntlets next. The answer is…After “Super Adventure Island”...There will be a tournament! Eight Tag Teams will be announced at SAI and the EXP’s afterwards will be tournament matches up until we get our last round…Then at Combat Evolved. These will find new owners…AND THE WORLD WILL KNOW JUST HOW BADASS THE MULTIPLAYER DIVISION IN LEVEL UP WRESTLING IS!!! MULTIPLAYER COMBAT!!! HAS BEGUN!!!

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Next up is a vignette for the upcoming Super Adventure Island pay-per-view.

On this island is the adventure you’ve always dreamt of.
Anything you desire. Everything you fear.

[Music, then a high pitched voice offers a riddle]

Five keys, one match, to tests worthy traits
Five contenders, brought together, a twist of fate
One, with the skills, to survive these straits
Will reach the end, where the Boss awaits

[The music increases in intensity. Words flash across the screen, while b-rolls of beautiful islands, violent volcanoes, keys and golden treasure cut and fade.]

For one night only,
anything and everything is possible
The adventure of your life.
See it through no matter what.
Each of you has been brought here
to choose your own adventure
Each of you has been brought here
to be part of something bigger
Welcome to Level Up… Super Adventure Island

[Flames, smoke, and we fade to black]

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Mary DeSue: Oh, Mylanta. That video package really got the juices flowing.

Arthur La Forge: Right? Who doesn’t love a big wrestling match in a tropical location?

Mary DeSue: There’s gonna be wrestling there? I thought that was an ad for a key party convention.

Arthur La Forge: I’m not sure what you mean.

Mary DeSue: I’m sure you don’t. Urban Dictionary is your friend, Artie. Give it a whirl next time you’re trying to make your legs fall asleep.

Arthur LaForge: Time to move on folks. Let’s go down to the ring with Lenny Brasco already on location.

Lenny Brasco stands in the center of the ring which has been draped in black canvas. In the center of the ring is a white table with a black skirt. On the table top is a stylized “Super Adventure Island” logo facing the hard cam. Leather office chairs waiting on each side. Lenny stands at the far end of the table and speaks to the hard cam with a gigantic microphone that bears the Triforce LU log.


Lenny Brasco: Alright ladies and gentlemen. It is just around the corner. July 5th , live from Honolulu, Hawaii, it’s… Super Adventure Island. And of course as part of… Super Adventure Island, that gigantic Wisdom Championship match. Will it be reigning Wisdom Champion, The Bull of the North, Buster Gloves… or will it be The Yeet Wagon, Son of a Legend, Donny Mason? That story will be told in 2 weeks, as part of… Super Adventure Island. Pre-order it now on Fite TV and Bleacher Report. Buy your tickets online at Ticketmaster, StubHub, Seatgeek, or LevelUpWrestling.com.

Lenny extends an open palm to the setup in front of him.

Lenny Brasco: In front of me, on this luxurious table, is a contract produced by Level Up luminaries and federation officials. The details of the Wisdom Championship match will be revealed tonight, on EXP.

Applause from the audience.

Lenny Brasco: As a reminder to the fans in attendance and around the world, Level Up replicas belts, just like the Wisdom Championship. Only $249.99. Financing is available pending a credit check and three forms of identification.

Mixed reaction from the crowd.

Lenny Brasco: And with that said, let me introduce the participants who will be colliding on Tuesday July 5th, in a championship match for the ages. First of all, here is the champion, the Bull of the North… Buster…Gloves.

Mary DeSue: Here we go. The Dad-bro of the North made it to Orlando.

Arthur La Forge: He’s from Florida, Mary. These are HIS people and they are ready to see the champ.

Mary DeSue: HIS people. I know that’s meant to be a compliment, but this is Florida.

The words “BUSTER” and “GLOVES” appear on the tron and a well-dressed Buster Gloves steps out onto the stage with the blue and gold Wisdom Championship draped over his shoulder. He’s wearing sunglasses, in-doors, at night, and has a medium 9 o-clock shadow going on.

Arthur La Forge: Look at Buster. We haven’t seen him dressed this nice since his debut all those months ago. He cleans up nice.

Mary DeSue: On Fleek! If only he wasn’t such a boy scout, I’d have to make a man out of him. Tragic though, I’m pretty sure he’s a Narc. Keep him at least six feet away from my things at all times, will ya Artie?

Arthur La Forge: But NARC’s a great game…

Mary DeSue: What the hell are you talking about?

Buster steps over the second rope and greets Lenny in the ring with a hearty handshake, before sitting down in an office chair and moving the Wisdom Championship to his left shoulder.

Lenny Brasco: And here is his opponent… number one contender and newest member of Chronic Chris Page Enterprises… Donny… Mason!

“Hells Bells” by AC/DC hits the PA system and after the introbells stop tolling, Donny Mason walks through the curtain, looking around him with a smile on his face.

Arthur La Forge: This is a big opportunity for Donny Mason. Something he’s been looking forward to for a long time.

Mary DeSue: Oh my gord, the man is looking extra thicc today, boys. I don’t know what’s different about him but if he were a fruit, he’d be a fineapple, that I’d sit on.

Arthur La Forge: Too much information there, Mary.

Donny walks down the aisle, slapping hands with fans and stopping to pose for selfies. Once he reaches the ring, he ascends the ring stairs where he poses for a moment before stepping in the ring, acknowledging Buster and Lenny and sitting down in the chair at his hip.

The crowd finally begins to quiet down.

Lenny Brasco: On the contract, for this enormous matchup, 8 months in the making, The Developer, Trent Steel, politely asks both of you for your signature on the document. He also asks that all viewers of the show pre-order the Super Adventure Island pay-per-view, live on Fite TV and Bleacher Report on July 5th, 2022 for only $59.99. This contract, which clearly states the special stipulations, as determined by you, the reigning champion, Buster Gloves. It reads that this match… will be a LUMBERJACK match!!!

The crowd erupts at the possibilities of what that means.

Lenny Brasco: Meaning that all the action for this Wisdom Championship match will occur within the confines of the ring. Furthermore, the contract reads that each participant may bring up to four individuals to act AS lumberjacks during the match, to ensure that the match is concluded, with honor, and technical prowess, in line with the core values of the Wisdom Championship. These lumberjacks will remain secret, until the moment they are revealed at… Super Adventure Island, in Honolulu, Hawaii on Tuesday July 5th.

More applause.

Arthur La forge: Did you hear that? Lumberjacks. Who could they be?

Mary DeSue: Well Donny has plenty of friends. Buster on the other hand. I’m not even sure his kids like hanging around him. Maybe he’ll hire a couple heavy hitters from the Home Depot on the way to the show.

Lenny Brasco: First of all, champion’s advantage goes to you, Mr. Gloves. With the stroke of a pen, you will book your date with history.

Lenny holds the microphone out in front of Buster’s face and he locks eyes with Mason.

Buster Gloves: To the thousands in attendance, and the hundreds of thousands watching at home, there’s something I need to say, before I sign anything. Buster Gloves, the Bull of the North, stands for everything that this title means. The sapphire and gold. It’s more than just precious metal and shiny stones.It’s a symbol of hard work and determination. Of duty and honor. It stands for everything that makes Level Up Wrestling the success that it is today. The Wisdom Championship is the most important championship in the federation. And this man right here, while he is big and he is pretty, is not gonna stop the momentum, no one is going to stop the work we are doing here and what it means to so many at home. I will take you, Donny Mason, into the deep water and drown you there. There’s nothing you can do about that! And if any of your CCPE goons even think about stopping me, I have four very special enforcers that will be there to back me up and keep things on the straight and narrow. Prepare yourself young man. The tide is rising and the depths of the ocean are calling your name.

Buster looks Donny in the eyes before signing. He says something that the mic can quite pick up, nods in affirmation, looks at the belt on the table, picks up the pen from the table, and signs the contract.

Arthur La Forge: Woh. Officials had better be on hand or we just may have the match right now.

Mary DeSue: I got a match for you. Buster’s face and your butt.

Lenny goes to pull the mic away but Buster taps his arm and has more to say.

Lenny Brasco: Last chance, Donny Mason. You can bow out, and nobody here will think any less of you. In 14 days, Buster Gloves will be there for the match. Donny Mason, if you would be so kind, I’d like to have you sign this document and make it official. And when you’re done, hold on to that pen, there’s a bunch of merchandise backstage that we need you to autograph as well.

Donny gives the evil eye to Lenny who is unphased by it.

Lenny Brasco: The Third match between you two men, each of you are permitted to bring four secret enforcers to act as lumberjacks, and the winner, by pinfall or submission, flies home from the big island as the Level Up Wisdom Champion. A title cannot change hands on a countout OR via disqualification finish. Are you ready to sign?

Donny picks up his pen. He holds it horizontally in front of him with finger tips on each end. He considers the offer. Purses his lips and gives his answer with a nod and a smile.

Donny Mason: Yeah. I love the sound of that. No excuses, no distractions, no bullshit. Just two guys whipping each other till one can no longer go. Bring it Buster, and get ready to kiss the belt goodbye.

Donny signs the contract, chucks it at Lenny Brasco who fumbles it, and flips the table. Both Buster and Donny shoot up out of their chairs, sending them flying backwards. The two men square up, face to face as they stand-off. Between them, we can see Buster Gloves raises the Wisdom Title in his right hand as we cut to another commercial.

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A meeting of the minds…

We cut to backstage to see Trent Steel in his office looking over paperwork for “Super Adventure Island”.

Trent Steel: So if I put that here that’ll help…ahhh but I gotta make sure we’ve got…

We hear a knock at the door and Trent looks at it suspiciously.

Trent Steel: Someone’s being polite…someone wants something. Crap no back door…Yeah, you can come in!

Trent goes back to his paperwork when the door suddenly swings open, and Larry Tact walks in with a malicious intent.

Larry Tact: How dare you make this match some "initiation?" It's outrageous that we would ever want such a thing!

Trent Steel: You’ll find I can do whatever the hell I want Mr. Tact…I do own this place. And you were the one last week talking about a membership drive…

Larry Tact: If you had any idea how much work has gone into the Game Changers, and our methods have produced. Wait… maybe that's what this is about.

Larry shoots a smug look at Trent

Larry Tact: You know we're a force you cannot make into your puppet. Now, you've chosen to try and create some rift? Don’t bet on it, you tyrant.

His eyes narrow into a glare.

Larry Tact: You want to take advantage of the state of being I was in last show, and use it to create this farce? Try and add some toxic element to our machine? You can try, but come Super Adventure Island, guess what? The Game Changers will still need to sign off on the result. You can be sure we'll do that in our own way. Just watch a demonstration, in tonight’s multiplayer match.

Trent looks up at Larry still looking at some papers.

Trent Steel: Oh Larry…You’re still here?

Larry looks like he’s about to lose his collective s[bleep] with his boss. Tact storms out of the office while Trent just stands there.

Trent Steel: Damn…I feel bad…I didn’t even know what I did to p[bleep] him off this time.

—

Stephen Stratford vs. Paul Freedom

Paul and Stephen square off against each other as Referee Kirby goes over the rules with them. Paul Freedom extends his hand out to shake Stephen's and Stephen just stares at it and Paul, but doesn't take it as the bell rings.

DING DING DING!!

Paul, not taking the handshake personally, goes to try to lock up with Stephen Stratford, but Stephen sidesteps Paul and punches Paul right in the side of the head, hitting his ear. This sends Paul stumbling into the ropes, landing on the second one trying to hold himself up from the assault on his equilibrium. Stephen runs to the ropes and leaps off hitting a "Silencer" to send Paul Freedom to the outside as Stephen stays in the ring for a moment to bask in the crowd reaction. Mixed at best, Stephen decides to head up top as Paul Freedom tries to pull himself up with the ring barrier on the outside. Flying cross body to Paul Freedom to the outside!!!

Arthur La Forge: “The Angel” isn’t taking any chances by making sure Paul Freedom can’t get any momentum going.

Mary DeSue: It’s because he’s a smart wrestler, Artie, and well…Paul…he’s kinda a wrestler?

Paul gets up for a moment and blows a kiss towards Demi, who is on the outside of the ring. She catches it and smiles as Stephen picks up Paul Freedom and tosses him under the bottom rope back into the ring. Stephen gets into the ring and sets up Paul for a snap suplex, blocked, and countered by Paul Freedom! Both men are down on the mat...

One...

Two...

Stephen and Paul start to both show signs of life as they both get to the ropes. Stephen charges at Paul. Paul ducks. Kick to the gut. "THE DDT" from Paul to Stephen. Paul gets up and starts to pump up the crowd as he calls for "The USA Drop"??!!

Arthur La Forge: This might be a bit premature for Paul to try and do, but he’s definitely got the crowd on it’s feet. They wanna see this DVD.

Mary DeSue: I thought we only did Blu-Ray for physical media copies thanks to Lenny.

Arthur La Forge: Lenny’s got a Betamax recorder Mary…trust me…he’ll do anything to make a buck.

Paul Freedom picks up Stephen into a fireman's carry to the top turnbuckle. Suddenly Stephen slides out of the move and hits Paul in the back of the head, following up with a top rope bulldog! Stephen Stratford picks up Paul Freedom and hits him with a "Halo" before calling for the end of it. Stephen picks up Paul and kicks him in the gut. "Chip On My Shoulder"!!! Cover!!

One...

Two...

THREE!!

Mr. Rad: Here is your winner..."The Angel" Stephen Stratford!!!

Arthur La Forge: I was hoping for a “Stratusphere”, but that Cutter is a quick, decisive, and effective finisher as well.

Mary DeSue: Why go flashy when you can wham, bam, pin you man?

Demi gets into the ring with Stephen to celebrate for a moment, but turns to see Paul Freedom stand up and hold out his hand. Stephen and Demi look at the handshake and sort of chuckle as they both exit the ring leaving Paul Freedom alone to deal with the snub.

—

Lord Raab vs. Demi Stratford

Raab roars and charges at Demi, who immediately takes him down with a headscissors. She bounces up and Raab charges again, Demi smiles and this time she drops him to the mat with a drop toe-hold. Moving quicker than the camera can keep up with, Demi bounds off the ropes and connects with a running knee strike that causes Raab’s head to snap back. Instead of going for the pin Demi heads to the ropes, looking to instill a bit more punishment on the big man. She waits for him to get up then springs off the top rope, connecting with a beautiful corkscrew stunner - STIGMATA! Cover!

ONE!


TWO!

Raab kicks out.

Arthur La Forge: Demi Stratford almost got Lord Raab, but the man beast is gonna have to be worn down a lot more before he’s pinned.

Mary DeSue: Man Beast? I mean…He is beefy, but I dunno…Is Lord Raab Thicc? Fans let us know in the comments.


Raab is flustered by the sudden spurt of offense from Demi, and he stumbles around, trying to get his bearings. Demi charges at him but Raab elbows her away, then Demi charges again and she gets a big boot for her troubles! Raab takes a moment to recover, then looks to lift Demi up but drills her elbow into his head, then kicks him away. Demi quickly scrambles out of the ring, then begins rooting underneath it. She pulls something out, then hops back up onto the apron. Raab turns to Demi and is suddenly stopped in his tracks…Demi is wearing a Lord Raab mask! Raab cocks his head to the side.

Arthur La Forge: And the mind games have started!

Mary DeSue: I mean…she makes it look good. Lord Raab could take some fashion advice from my gurl!

Stunned, Raab isn’t sure what to do. Demi uses the monetary distraction to surprise the big man, slingshotting through the ropes and taking him down with a spear! On connection with the mat, Demi rolls through, back to her feet. She lifts up the Raab mask and laughs at the German Monster before tossing the mask into the crowd. Raab is slow to his feet, still never really having come into his own in this match. He swings wildly at Demi, but she ducks it and grabs him by the head…HALO!! The Cross Rhodes drives Raab head first into the canvas. Cover!

ONE!

TWO!

THREE!!

DING DING DING!!

Mr Rad: Here is your winner…DEMIIII STRATTFFFFFORD!

Arthur La Forge: And interesting strategy that paid off for Demi Stratford, but Lord Raab won’t forget this!

Mary DeSue: Yeah…And when he gets payback it’s gonna be brutal!

—

We cut backstage to see Trent Steel sitting in his office trying to have just a moment of peace. Trent looks like he’s drinking tea? The bearded billionaire with his pulled back ponytail sits looking over paperwork as we hear some altercation outside.

Trent Steel: Now we play the game of Game Changer or not…

Trent grabs his gray suit jacket and puts it on over his vest, dress shirt, tie, matching slacks, and business shoes as the door gets pushed open and in steps Jack Sullivan, wearing street clothes. Before either could speak up, however, a third person stepped in: long time wrestler (and Jack’s business manager) Kevin Heat. Kevin is dressed sharply, with a suit jacket of his own over his own t-shirt and a pair of shades covering his eyes. He offered up a big smile to Trent as he raised a hand towards Jack, who glowered but remained silent.

Kevin Heat: Trent, old buddy old pal, long time no talk!

Trent Steel: Oh joy of joys…It’s Kevin Heat…What do I owe this displeasure?

Kevin Heat: Good to see time hasn't worn away any of your... Would you call that charm? Sure, charm. Anyways, I’m here because you and my young client here had yourselves a little… altercation at the last EXP and I wanted to try to get everyone on the same page. After all, Jack shouldn’t have unnecessary worries about her boss, and I figure you probably would rather she stop flipping over the merch tables.

Jack let out a “hurumph” and folded her arms, but otherwise remained quiet for the moment.

Trent Steel: Kevin…I’m gonna be really kind to you tonight because quite frankly I’m getting really tired of people barging in here. If, and I mean if, you can get her to behave herself I’ll overlook you not letting me on the Black Phoenix internet show. By the way, call my secretary and we’ll set up an advertising thing for commercials to air during EXP and PPVs if we can fit them in. Anything else?

Kevin Heat: Hey now, I didn't barge in. There's a legacy quota and I've exceeded it. Like Gandhi, doors just open for me. You’re right though, Jack here is planning on being a solid citizen for you moving forward. After all, you shouldn’t have a bad relationship with your next Final Boss Champion.

Trent Steel: What makes you think I’m letting her into that match? After she decided to run her mouth off I figured I can book someone in the opening to take her spot who is more deserving and appreciative. Unless I get an apology…

That certainly seemed to get under Jack’s skin, and she took a step forward… although it was for nought, as Kevin cut her off and shook his head towards her before turning to Trent, still wearing a smile as he removed his sunglasses.

Kevin Heat: Do my ears betray me? Did I just hear the legendary madman and king of pissing off every boss he’s ever had Trent Steel say he was going to be the very thing he’s spent the past twenty years lashing out against? Was Jack out of line? Absolutely, no denying that, and I’m sure she’ll make it up to you in the future, but are you of all people going to expect a hotheaded kid to cow down to you? The Trent I knew would’ve died first.

Trent smirks for a moment before taking off his glasses. He stares into the eyes of Kevin Heat as Trent reaches back to the desk and pulls up a photograph.

Trent Steel: You know…I don’t know if you’ve actually kept up with my career after you hung it up because you couldn’t hang anymore. But I try real hard not to be the man I used to be. Every fucking minute of every fucking day I’m like a timebomb Kevin. I’m trying really hard to not lose my very frosty temper right now. She crossed a line bringing my family into this. She apologizes to them. That’s the fucking line. Because if she doesn't Kevin. I’ll book your fucking client in Omaha, Nebraska every week for Level Up’s special corn husking match against a local live on twitch. I will lose viewers. I will tank this damn show. But your client won’t wrestle for the rest of her contract and I will take a year off of her career! By the time I am fucking done Kevin…Your client will have the bookability of roadkill. And as far as who I used to be Kevin…You better hope and pray that man never shows up to work here for your client’s sake. You know what I am capable of, except now, I really don’t have anything to lose. Apology or she goes to cornhusk country permanently! NOW!

Trent holds up a photograph of his three kids. Ever since the kidnapping he’s not seen them or heard from them in almost two years. We can see the hands shaking a bit.

Trent Steel: Ask yourself Kevin…do you really want her to meet the old me? Without anything to hold me back?!

Kevin sighs, sticking his sunglasses into his jacket pocket before he moves to begin taking the jacket off, the smile completely gone from his face.

Kevin Heat: If that’s what you want I can show—

Before Kevin could continue Jack decides to intervene, clearing her throat loudly and waving her arms.

Jack Sullivan: Okay! Enough! I’m sorry, all right? Look, I didn’t know about all of… you know, when I made those comments. If I had I wouldn’t have gone there, and even if you are a giant bastard you don’t deserve to have that sort of thing said to you Trent, so… I’m sorry. Truly.

For a moment it looks like the old rivals are still gonna throw down as Trent puts the picture face down on desk. He looks at Kevin. Something Heat’s never seen happens. Tears start to roll down Trent’s face.

Trent Steel: Apology accepted Jack. And I am sorry if my behavior warranted you losing your temper like that. As for Super Adventure Island…time for you to get to work. You got a main event match you earned to prepare for. I’d wish you luck, but something tells me you both tell me to shove it up my a[bleep] at this point. As far as I’m concerned Miss Sullivan…Mister Heat…We’re good. Just don’t cross the line again.

Trent wipes away the tears in his eyes and composes himself.

Trent Steel: Is there anything else we need to discuss?

As quickly as his demeanor had changed Kevin Heat went back to smiling, shaking his head and giving Trent a thumbs up.

Kevin Heat: Other than my people calling your people I’d say we’re square. Right Jack?

Jack Sullivan: …Yes.

With that Kevin nods, turning and exiting the office without another word. Jack lingers for a heartbeat longer before following suit, leaving Trent to his thoughts.

Trent Steel: I need a fucking vacation…I feel like fucking McDonalds in here. Now serving four billion…

Lenny Brasco barges into the office.

Lenny Brasco: Hey Boss! I got the new t-shirt designs in for “Super Adventure Island”!

Trent Steel: …Now serving four billion and one....All right Lenny. What are the options?

We cut back to ringside.
—

Dane Preston vs. Ricky Rodriguez

Dane and Ricky start circling each other as Referee Crash calls for the bell.

DING! DING! DING!

Dane charges at Ricky going full blast and Ricky sidesteps him. Dane turns. PUNCH TO THE THROAT BY RICKY RODRIGUEZ! Dane stumbles backwards slightly surprised at the actions of Ricky, and Ricky capitalizes with a superkick to the face of Dane before going for a roll up. He grabs the tights...

One...

Tw...REFEREE CRASH CATCHES RICKY AND CALLS OFF THE PIN!

Arthur La Forge: Busted!

Mary DeSue: He’s just helping Dane show off his best asset.

Ricky starts arguing with Crash, and Crash tells him to freaking deal with it as Dane gets back up and Dane launches into Ricky with a Lou Thesz Press and starts punching Ricky like he owes him money as the fans get on their feet for the brawl! The punching continues until Ricky rolls over on top of Dane and starts doing some punches of his own before he dismounts. Ricky heads to the outside for a minute to catch his breath! That doesn't sit well with Dane, as he charges forward hitting a suicide dive to the outside taking both men out!

Arthur La Forge: MOTHER BRAIN!! A suicide dive to the outside!

Mary DeSue: I haven’t seen a dive taken that bad since the last Waluigi I paid off…

Arthur La Forge: What?

Mary De Sue: Nothing! You heard nothing!

One...

Two...

Ricky and Dane both get up at the same time, using the ring barrier for aid, and start punching each other on the outside.

Three...

Four...

Ricky gets the upper hand with a eye gouge to Dane, followed by a DDT on the mats on the outside. Ricky tosses Dane back into the ring. Heading up top he waits until Dane starts to get back up and Top Rope Hurricanrana...REVERSAL INTO A POWERBOMB BY DANE! Both men hit the mat!

Arthur La Forge: Desperation maneuver by Dane, but damn did it pay off!

Mary DeSue: I felt that out here…and I’m high as hell!

One...

Two...

Ricky gets to the corner and starts to pull himself up as Dane kips up and charges at Ricky. Running Knee To The Face! Dane grabs Ricky and irish whips him into the other corner, chest first, Ricky stumbles backwards, right into, "Pendulum Shift"! Dane goes for the cover...

One...

Two...

Foot on the ropes by Ricky.

Arthur La Forge: Smart ring placement by Ricky Rodriguez!

Mary DeSue: Yeah, but howse that gonna fair for him. He’s just gonna keep getting beat up by Dane!

Dane gets in Crash's face about this for a moment as Ricky grabs his chest. That sternum shot to the corner seems to have really messed him up as he crawls to the nearest corner to pull himself up. He turns and stumbles forward as Dane grabs Ricky...REDLINE INTO THE TURNBUCKLE POST!! COVER!!

One...

TWO...

THREE!!

DING! DING! DING!

Mr. Rad: Here is your winner...Dane Preston!!

Arthur La Forge: What a move! Backfirst into the turnbuckle post! Dane wanted to win this one bad to keep his momentum going for SAI!

Mary DeSue: Damn. If he had been in the SK Match who knows how bad Duncan could have gotten beat down.

Dane gets up and has his hand raised by Referee Crash, but Ricky is still down holding his chest. Referee Crash makes the "X" sign and EMT's rush from backstage to check on Ricky!

Arthur La Forge: Ricky Rodriguez seems to be having trouble…could be from that chest shot earlier in the match!

Mary DeSue: Hope he’s okay.

—
A Courageous Choice

The lights dim as multiple spotlights rotate throughout the arena. As “Musical Castle 2” begins to play, the spotlights all point to the stage, illuminating a velvet red curtain. At the moment the guitars begin to play, the curtain is drawn open, revealing the imposing figure of Dionysus. Except he’s not in his wrestling gear. He is wearing his business attire as he heads down to the ring and calls for a microphone.

Dionysus: I’m not going to take a lot of your time, but before I tell you what I came out here to say…I ask that “The Developer” come out here.

Myyyyy cup runnetthhh overrrr…likkeee…blood from a stonneeee…

The opening of “Bleed The Freak” by Alice in Chains starts to play as Trent heads down to the ring and already has a microphone in his hand.

Trent Steel: What is it? I know you don’t have a title to hand over so…

Dionysus: Sadly I wish it was for better reasons to call you out here, Sir. I wanted to come out here with good news. I really did, but after talking to the doctors and weighing in on the options presented to me I've got some bad news to deliver to you. Apparently I hadn't fully healed when I came back and the matches I have been in since coming back have aggravated my already injured body. As such...I'm going to have to drop out of the Courage Championship Match. I know! I know! I wanted to beat EAB's butt and win that belt for all of you, but it's just not in the cards right now. I gotta think of myself for a change so I'm going to have to bow out.

Arthur La Forge: This throws the Courage Championship match at “Super Adventure Island” into complete disarray…This has to be devastating to Dio.

Mary DeSue: He doesn’t want to face EAB unless he’s a hundred percent…and I don’t blame him. He’d still lose though…

Trent sighs. This is not the kind of news you want before a pay per view.

Trent Steel: I understand. I wish you the quickest of recoveries so we can have you back. However this means I have to make a deci…

”Man who sold the world” by David Bowie hits the PA, and the crowd boos as EA Blizzard walks out, microphone in hand, and heads down into the ring. Dio starts to make a move forward, but Trent gets in between them. EAB gets into the ring and starts to speak.

EAB: Well imagine that, first you insist on having that hellacious inferno match expecting to get some sort of a heroic win, which you fail to accomplish. Then you insist on messing with business that was none of yours to mess with to begin with and after I personally took the time to come ringside to watch you fight through against Kat Jones, the Hellkat if you prefer and you finally achieve a shot..now, this? What is it Dion? Are you scared of me or are you just realizing that I was more of an opponent that you could handle and in the end a superior champion, more courageous that you could have ever dreamt of being? Why don’t you just admit it right here and now that I am the greatest Courage Champion in the history of LEVELUP and superior to you in every way? Do it, loud enough so that even the dunces in the crowd will not get confused.

Dionysus: …But you’re not better in every way. I’ve got better hair. A better beard. Better morals. And a better fighting spirit.

The two titans of the squared circle look like they’re about to square off when the boss gets in between both of them.

Trent Steel: You two aren’t going to be doing a damn thing in this ring until you’re medically cleared Dio, and as for you…

Trent squares right up to EAB. Blizzard glaring down at the smaller Steel, smirking at the man who thinks he can tell him what to do.

Trent Steel: You know. Since this was a surprise to me. I was thinking of announcing a match to determine your opponent at “Super Adventure Island”. I thought about making you wait for two weeks to figure out who you were facing. But no. No. That wouldn’t be fair would it champ? You want this to be fair? You want to know who you’ll be facing right here…right now right?

EAB: Oh magnanimous Trent Steel in all of his divine glory has stepped down from his ivory tower of self righteousness to be amongst us mortals has he? Great to see you try to slum it out with the rest of us chief but if this is going be one of your “you need me more than I need you and this my private playpen then how about you save some of that grandstanding and pandering to mouth breathing,unwashed masses that fill those seats, don’t waste my time or your breath with speeches full of empty words and self promotion. If you got something worth my time to say, then say it. If not, do be on your merry way and hog the spotlight from the actual talent of someone far less deserving than YOUR Courage Champion, ok pal?

Trent Steel: Wow…Big words from a big man. Well. Allow me to retort you sanctimonious sarcastic salacious stupendiously stupid sycophant. You see Diet Larry…I just so happen to have “The Best” opponent. A real courageous champion in his own right. Well, some people wouldn’t call him that. So you see Diet Larry...You get to fight at Super Adventure Island…Someone who is that Damn Good…With an E! E.A. Blizzard versus Eli Goode for The Courage Title!

Arthur La Forge: WHAT AN ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Mary DeSue: This is bulls[bleep]! Why not a Waluigi?! Nocturne?! Hell, Give him the night off!

Eli Goode: This is truly an unexpected surprise. First, I’m giving up the Multiplayer Gauntlets; then, I’m given the opportunity to beat EAB… again. Trent, I want to thank you for this chance. I understand that it was a hard decision, but I thank you for trusting in me. Now, EAB, you call yourself the greatest Courage Champion, but what about you is courageous? What have you done to show your courage? You’ve seem to be hiding behind your Game Changers all of the time. If you really want to be the Courage Champion, you have to prove it. At Super Adventure Island, we’re going to be fighting for your title, and I’m going to be taking that belt off you. The people are finally going to see what Courage actually is. Blizzard, I hope you’re ready because you know that the moment you step, one-on-one, in the ring with me, you’re not winning. It’s because I’m Simply…

Crowd: THAT DAMN GOODE!!!!

Arthur La Forge: While missing out on Dio taking on EAB is a downer you couldn’t ask for a more exciting replacement!

Mary DeSue: Goode? Exciting? I mean...Milktoast can be excitable…I work with you ever week.

Arthur La Forge: Listen here…

Mary DeSue: You’re just mad cause I’m right Artie. You are always gonna be a stand back and hide kinda guy. It’s adorkable.

Trent Steel and Dionysus exit the ring and head up to ramp as EAB glares at them and then shifts his menacing stare towards Eli Goode. Eli Goode and Dionysus shake hands as the crowd cheers again as Trent heads to the back. EAB stands for a moment in the ring watching his two rivals share a handshake at his expense before getting a sick smile on his face.

Arthur La Forge: That Business Minded Maniac has got something brewing in that diabolical mind of his for sure.

Mary DeSue: Considering he’s just been screwed again by the boss I don’t blame him Artie. This is unfair to E.A. Blizzard! This is an outrage that will not stand I am sure of it!
—

Sebastian Everett-Bryce vs. Kat Jones

The two frenemies approach each other as the bell rings, Kat having a mischievous glint in her eye as she does. SEB initially has his guard up, but when he sees that Kat is grinning, he drops his fists for a brief moment. Kat extends her hand, offering a handshake. SEB, still a little wary, ends up taking it and the two shake firmly. However, as they’re shaking, Kat reaches up and BOOPS SEB ON THE NOSE! SEB recoils, unable to comprehend this betrayal! In response he slaps a side-headlock on Kat and begins giving her a noogie! SEB grinds his fist into Kat’s head, as the WildKat flails around. She manages to counter, bouncing him off the ropes to free herself. As SEB rebounds, Kat takes him over into a rear waistlock…when suddenly SEB starts jumping around like the floor is lava! KAT’S TICKLING HIM!

Arthur La Forge: …I’ve always wanted to say this…in high pitched scream TICKLEFIGHT!! TICKLEFIGHT!!!

Mary DeSue: This is hilarious and embarrassing for both of them. I love it.

To force Kat to stop, SEB manages to reach back and grab a hold of her nose, violently twisting it! She staggers back clutching her nose and SEB looks to build on his advantage with maybe an ACTUAL wrestling move, but as he moves Kat reaches out and TWISTS HIS NIPPLE! KAT WANTS TO GIVE HIM A PURPLE NURPLE! SEB’s eyes bulge out of their sockets as maximum torque is applied to his man titty, but eventually he decides enough is enough. SEB connects with a kick to Kat’s gut, then hooks her head, taking her down with a DDT! After drilling Kat into the canvas headfirst, he takes a moment to soothe his sore nipple, then makes the cover.

ONE!

Kat kicks out.

Arthur La Forge: This match is kind of…

Mary DeSue: Silly yet satisfying?

Both wrestlers up, and SEB looks to land a roundhouse kick, but Kat ducks it and nails him with a BITCHSLAP! The sudden shot stuns SEB and Kat follows it up with a chop to the chest. She sizzles his chest with another chop then whips him off the ropes. SEB bounces off and Kat looks for a back body drop, but SEB kicks her in the face, then sinches in a waistlock. He drills her with a German suplex! He keeps the waistlock sinched in and delivers another, sending her backfirst into the turnbuckle - THE CONQUEST! Cover!

ONE!

TWO!

Kat’s foot is on the ropes, breaking the count!

Arthur La Forge: Now we’re getting personal up in here!

Mary DeSue: Ya’ll already act a fool up in here…up in here…

SEB shakes his head, knowing he should have dragged Kat further away from the ropes before going for the pin. He leans down to pick her up, but as he does Kat reaches out and PULLS HIS EAR! SEB looks for a forearm to free himself but Kat ducks under it, keeping grip of his ear. She yanks down on it causing SEB to jerk away in agony! But he doesn’t have much time to recoup as Kat capitalizes, grabbing his arm and taking him down with a Japanese arm drag - LEASHED! SEB is up, but catches an enziguri for his trouble! His out on his feet now, and Kat capitalizes, bouncing off the ropes and taking him down with a swinging neckbreaker - DEAD-END! Kat hooks the leg!

ONE!

TWO!

SEB kicks out.

Arthur La Forge: Close one there!

Mary DeSue: But no banana!

Kat slaps the mat, frustrated that she wasn’t able to put SEB away there. She grabs his legs, looking to lock in a Texas Cloverleaf - the beginning of the WILDKAT! But Seb resists! He wriggles his legs, making it difficult for Kat to lock in the submission, then kicks her away with his feet! Kat rolls away but springs up on her feet. SEB manages to get to a standing base as well, and as Kat charges at him for a running knee, he catches her with a SUPERKICK! Kat is rocked but isn’t off her feet just yet. SEB bursts off the ropes, going for the EMPIRE KICK…NO! Kat dodges, SEB bounces off the mat back to his feet, then catches a SUPERKICK of her own! Both competitors waver for a moment…THEN DRILL EACH OTHER WITH SUPERKICKS!

Arthur La Forge: DOUBLE DRAGON SUPERKICK!!!

Mary DeSue: If you make one more reference I will beat you into the ground!

Slowly but surely, the two combatants fight their way to their feet. Kat and SEB start groggily trading rights and lefts. They’re going back and forth when Kat manages to block a blow from Seb and land a nasty uppercut. This rocks Seb and Kat looks to capitalise, but SEB immediately throws out a roundhouse kick, looking to surprise her…BUT KAT DUCKS! Knee to the gut by Kat, she grabs SEB and lifts him up for a KAT-ASTROPHE! NO! On the way up SEB manages to flip over Kat, landing on his feet and locking in a sleeper hold from behind! THE PEOPLE’S GSHOAT!!

Arthur La Forge: A sleeper hold!

Mary DeSue: What I feel like is put on me everytime I come into work…

Kat grasps at air with her hands…reaching out and grabbing onto SEB’s ear! SHE TRIES TWISTING IT AGAIN…BUT SEB WON’T LET GO! Instead he fights through the pain and pulls Kat back onto the mat, where he grapevines his legs around her torso! Kat’s grip on SEB’s ear slowly but surely relaxes…and soon she’s not applying any pressure at all. Ref Kirby grabs her arm and lets it fall to the mat…IT'S ALL OVER!

DING DING DING!!

Mr Rad: Here is your winner…by technical submission…SEBASTIANNN EVERETTTT-BRYCE!

Arthur La Forge: Well that’s one way to preserve a friendship…kinda?

Mary DeSue: This is so revolting..

SEB lets go of Kat and rolls to his feet. Ref Kirby raises his arm in the air, but SEB immediately tries to make sure that Kat is OK. After a while she comes to and SEB helps her up. He raises her arm in recognition of the effort she put in, while she sticks her tongue out at him in typical Kat fashion.

Arthur La Forge: Well good to see some friendships can last.

Mary DeSue: No my little brony…they don’t.

—

Riley Heart & Jason Ryan vs. Chelsea Skye & Amber Payne

Referee Pliskin tries to get both sides to figure out whose gonna start off as Jason Ryan and Riley Heart do not look like they want to go first as Payne and Skye are in a "friendly argument" over whose starting. Jason winks at Heart and runs up behind Skye and hits her with a german suplex just as the bell rings!

DING DING DING!!!

Ryan gets up and kicks Skye right in the ribs as she lays on the mat after the german. "The Dreamkiller" picks her up with malicious glee in his face as he hits Skye with a Discuss Clothesline. He mouths off to Amber Payne in the corner and Payne starts to come in to take the bait. Referee Pliskin has to stop Payne from coming in as Ryan drags Skye over to the corner. For a moment there is hesitation between Ryan and Heart as he tags her in. Heart goes up to top turnbuckle and cannonballs onto Skye's ribs! She picks Skye up and tosses her into the ropes. Roundhouse Kick to the face! She picks up Skye and slaps her and Skye...just stops. She grabs Heart only for Heart to reach past her and tag in Ryan! He grabs Skye from behind and she let's go of Heart and Ryan hits three rolling german suplexes in a row. Cover!

One...

FOOT ON THE ROPES BY SKYE!

Arthur La Forge: Smart ring placement by "The Nightmare Angel"!

Mary DeSue: Yeah, but is it smart to keep this match going with Ryan wanting to rip her apart?

Ryan gets in Pliskin's face for a moment as he kicks the ropes and points to them. Pliskin looks down at the ropes as Heart rushes in and picks up Skye. Facebuster! Heart rolls out of the ring and walks over pointing to the ropes as well, complaining with Ryan about Skye's foot on the ropes. Payne has had enough and gets into the ring and spears Ryan from behind!

Arthur La Forge: Spear from "The Queen of Strong Style"!

Mary DeSue: These two can't wait to get their hands on each other.

Arthur La Forge: Which twosome?

Mary DeSue: BOTH!

Pliskin yells at Payne to get back to her corner as Ryan quickly tags in Heart. Heart, not missing a beat, charges at Pliskin and hits him from behind into Payne sending the ref down to the mat. Payne rushes into the ring and grabs Heart and hits her with a superkick as Ryan gets up and charges Payne and hits her with a clothesline. Ryan walks over and gets Heart back up. She backs away thinking he's going to try to hit her, but he waves her off and points to Payne. Heart nods and grabs Payne with Ryan and they hit a double brainbuster on "The Queen of Strong Style"! Pliskin starts to come around as Ryan and Heart chuck Payne over the ropes to the outside. Ryan, still the legal man in Pliskin's eyes, picks up Skye and tosses her into the ropes to go for a back body drop, but Skye puts the brakes on and hits a knee ot the face of Ryan! Ryan stumbles back into the ropes and Skye grabs him by the head and tosses him into his own corner. Skye yells "I WANT THE B[BLEEP!]!!!" and Heart backs away from the corner for a moment.

Arthur La Forge: Chelsea Skye is making her intentions known!

Mary DeSue: She wants Riley and she's gonna get her!

Ryan takes a moment and gets up. He looks at Heart. He looks at Skye. A sick smile hits his face as he one finger salutes Skye and doesn't tag in Heart! Skye charges forward and Ryan ducks her clothesline as Heart goes up for boot to the face of Skye! Now Ryan tages in Heart as Ryan tosses Skye into the ropes...SPINEBUSTER BY RYAN!! Heart goes up top...Frogsplash! Cover...

One..

Two...

NO!!! Kickout by Skye!!

Arthur La Forge: The double team didn't work. Skye still had some gas left in the tank!

Mary DeSue: No...she's to mad to stay down is what it is!

Heart is beside herself as Ryan yells at her to tag him in. Skye, wasting no time, tries to head over to Payne. Payne's just gotten back up on the apron from the assault earlier and has her hand outstretched. Heart see's this. She runs past Skye and hits Payne with a face slap...Payne is not amused as she decks Heart! Skye grabs Heart from behind and hits a bulldog on her. Payne is calling for a tag. Heart is finally in her grasp and Skye is not letting her go now! "Clipped Wing Angel" is locked in, and Heart is screaming in pain. Will she tap? Will she tap? RYAN BREAKS UP THE HOLD WITH A KICK TO SKYE! He charges toward Payne who ducks his shot and pulls the top rope sending the bigger man over. Payne then leaps on top of Ryan and starts beating the hell out of him with lefts and rights!

Arthur La Forge: These two rivalries are spilling over to where this match doesn't matter...just who hurts whom the most here!

Mary DeSue: As you say...It's gotten personal up in here!

Both legal wrestlers are down. Heart from the choke hold and Skye from just exhaustion.

One...

Two...

On the outside Ryan gets Payne off of him by missing a punch from her that hits the steel steps! He grabs the stairs and slams them into her midsection. Inside of the ring Heart and Skye are both getting up slowly...

Three...

Four...

Skye charges at Heart who slides out of the ring and Skye gives chase. Heart calls out to Ryan...He goes for "Pinkeye" but Payne grabs his standing leg and goes for a drop toe hold sending Ryan face first into the barrier! She picks up the stairs and slams them into the knee of Ryan! Heart keeps running from Skye and gets back into the ring. Heart grabs Pliskin and Skye tries to run through the referee to get to Heart who ducks out of the ring and superkicks Payne in the back of the head! Heart stays on the outside for a moment until Skye leaps over Pliskin and does a flying superman punch to the face of Heart!

Arthur La Forge: When in doubt...PUNCH TO THE FACE!

Mary DeSue: This match is crazy! I don't think Skye and Payne have tagged once!

One...

Two...

Everybody is down...

Three...

Four...

Ryan gets up holding his knee and swats at Heart. Payne is grabbing the back of her head as Skye is gasping for air.

Five...

Six...

Arthur La Forge: Could this end in a double count out?

Mary DeSue: Oh that would make all these angry people even more p[bleeped]d off!

Seven...

Eight...

Payne grabs Skye and tosses her under the ropes into the ring as Ryan and Heart make it back to their corner and get into the ring at the same time. Heart tags Ryan in. Ryan glares at Skye. Payne reaches out to tag herself in, but Skye moves out of the way. She motions for Ryan to come on. Heart gets into the ring to distract Pliskin as Ryan charges at Skye going for "Pinkeye" again, but Payne has had enough and runs in and chop blocks the bad leg of Ryan! Ryan lands hard. Payne picks him up..."PAIN KILLER"!!! Payne yells at Skye to take him out. Pliskin turns to see Payne in the ring as she runs past him and tackles Heart out of the ring. Pliskin looks back and forth till he sees Skye going up top..."Sky's The Limit"!!! Cover!!

One...

Two...

SHE GRABS THE TIGHTS...

THREE!!

DING! DING! DING!

Mr. Rad: Here are your winners...The team of Chelsea Skye and Amber Payne!!!

Arthur La Forge: Skye and Payne pulled it off by doing the minimal amount of working together!

Mary DeSue: I'm shocked Heart and Ryan got along as long as they did! This was crazy!

Skye doesn't even go to celebrate as she goes to the outside where Payne and Heart are trading punches. Heart see's her coming and runs out up the ramp. Skye keeps up in hot pursuit of her real quarry as Payne takes a breath. She see's Ryan getting up and charges into the ring. She goes for her "Female Curb Stomp" but Ryan rolls out of the way to the outside and heads over to the announcers table and grabs a chair! Before this brawl can happen though Security rushes out to separate Payne and Ryan!

Arthur La Forge: This fights are far from over and I doubt we'll even see the last of 'em at "Super Adventure Island"!

Mary DeSue: This match was bananas...

—

The Game Changers vs. Guy Manson, Ziggy Morgan & Bam Miller

Across the ring, the Game Changers discus strategy for a moment although Larry seem to only sneer and bare his teeth in rage at the three men opposite him. The Cowboy who almost dethroned him, The Oddball who spit mist in his face ,and the pugnacious Bam Miller who dared cross him. In the opposite corner, it seems to be more Bam Miller and Ziggy arguing over what to do with Guy who decides for them as he charges across the ring and attempts a crossbody on all three Game Changers..only to be caught.

Arthur La Forge: Oooo…Not a wise decision but a decision none the less by Guy Manson!

Mary DeSue: This is what happens when you book the three stooges.

Tact smirks as do EA and Isaac..until suddenly Ziggy chargers in and leaps with another crossbody…but he’s caught too! But Bam tips the scales and body blocks the mass of human flesh to topple it in his team’s favor! Ziggy ends up on top of Isaac, raining down right hands while Guy attempts to strangle EA while the ref reprimands him. Tact, meanwhile has pulled himself up on the ropes only to be send outside by Bam with a big clothesline! Ziggy soon sends Isaac to follow, and EA stands after dispatching Guy only to be sent to the outside by both Ziggy and Bam!

Arthur La Forge: The power of teamwork!

Mary DeSue: The power of numbers ya nimrod!

The Game Changers are rocked, getting to their feet on the outside only to be nailed by a triple tope suicida from the other team! Well, double. Guy Manson elected to stop short, step onto the apron and nail a stumbling EA Blizzard with a double axe handle from the apron. Kind of. Bam, Ziggy and Guy stand over the game changers to the massively approving audience before Bam takes initiative and rolls Isaac into the ring as the ref is finally able to get everyone to their aprons. Ziggy seems to herd Guy to their apron before going to stand with him.

Arthur La Forge: Well now that the ruckus is over maybe we can actually have a match?

Mary DeSue: Don’t count on it.

In the ring, Bam is working over Isaac with stiff right hands while blocking of evading any counterstrikes. Isaac does finally catch him with a headbutt though, before taking Bam down with a big body slam. He stomps hm until Bam manages to get to the ropes, causing the ref to step in. Isaac snatches Bam though, going to whip him across the ring but Bam reverses and hangs Isaac up with a flapjack on the top rope! Bam is quick to his corner, tagging Ziggy in while Isaac scrambles and tags in EA Blizzard!

Arthur La Forge: He’s In The Game!

Mary DeSue: …NERDDDDDD!!!

Ziggy and EA trade shots in the middle of the ring, but Larry Tact seems unsatisfied on the apron. He hops down, circling around the side and snatching Guy off the apron! He lays guy out with a stiff right and turns and catches a leaping Bam Miller with a powerslam onto the concrete! However as he gets up, Guy is on him! Once more paintbrushing Tact with open palm strikes. He goes for the mist but Tact slaps a hand over his mouth! Tact berates Guy as he force feeds him his own mist. However, he senses Bam closing in and ducks at the last minute..GUY IS BLASTED WITH THE BRICK!!

Arthur La Forge: BRICK TO THE HEAD!

Mary DeSue: I mean it doesn’t hurt Mario why would it hurt Guy?

Ziggy, who just dropped EA with a surprise exploder slides out to check on Guy and yells at Bam who tells Ziggy it wasn’t his fault and keep his head in the game. Ziggy shows Bam and goes to help Guy up…BAM NALS ZIGGY WITH THE BRICK! The crowd loses it with boos as Bam heads up the ramp, flipping Guy and Ziggy the bird, yelling that theyre “fucking role players!” EA slides Ziggy in the ring he jerks him up and…INDUSTRY STANDARD! EA hooks both Ziggy’s legs but it’s already obvious.

One!

TWO!!
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THREE!!!

Mr. Rad: Here are your winners…The team of Larry Tact…ISSAC…and EA Blizzard…THE GAME CHANGERS!!

Arthur La Forge: Why did Bam do this?

Mary DeSue: Get a shot or two in before the next show. And you thought these guys would work as a team. Feel stupid now Artie?

On the outside, Guy retrieves the brick and begins studying it intently as the Game Changers raise each others hands over the fallen and bleeding Cowboy, the camera catches Bam sneering right before ducking into the back

—

Dollface vs. Paul Montouri vs. Peter Vaughn vs. Sloane Taylor

The match begins slowly with each of the four competitors taking a spot in each corner of the ring, seemingly sizing one another up like a Mexican standoff.

Arthur La Forge: With so much on the line in our main event here all four competitors being cautious in the early going, so before all hell inevitably breaks loose I’m going to take this moment to welcome our Final Boss Champion Duncan Shepard to the announcers desk.

Duncan Shepard: Pleasure to be here Arthur, Mary.

Mary DeSue: Pleasure is all yours.

Sloane Taylor decides she’s going to be the first to make a decisive move and runs across the ring, aiming for Paul Montuori in the opposite corner but she gets cut off by Sarah Wolf from her right who tackles her to the ground and starts punching and clawing wildly as Sloane tries to cover up. Montuori, who had braced for the incoming Sloane is misfooted for a second when no attack comes. Vaughn takes advantage by blindsiding Montuori with a running dropkick that sends him over the ropes to the floor.

Arthur La Forge: And it just took one person to make the first move for hell to break loose here. Can’t blame them though. All four competitors in the ring are fighting for a chance to join the lineup challenging this man beside me for the Final Boss title in a Skeleton Key match in two weeks time at Super Adventure Island. What do you think of the line up you’ve got arrayed against you so far Duncan?

Mary DeSue: When did this become a sit down interview Artie? Leave that to Lenny and call the match.

Arthur La Forge: Do you want me to get Lenny down here Mary? Because we can get Lenny down here. I think he’s got new Level Up branded face paints he’d love to tell you about.

Mary DeSue: …let’s not.

In the middle of the ring Sloane manages to escape from beneath Dollface and get back to her feet. Dollface claws at Sloane’s legs, trying to stop her from getting away but Sloane gets just out of reach. As Dollface goes to straighten up Sloane hits her with a low side kick to the jaw. Sloane then runs to the ropes but Dollface chases her and hits Sloane with a clothesline that sends her over the top rope.

Meanwhile Peter Vaughn lines up for some kind of slingshot move to the outside but Paul Montuori recovers quickly and takes himself out of range. Vaughn is forced to abandon his plan and instead drops and rolls out of the ring under the bottom rope. Montuori lunges at him and hits Vaughn with a forearm strike. Vaughn responds in kind and the two start to exchange blows on the floor.

Duncan Shepard: I don’t think that’s a slugging match Peter Vaughn wants to get into against the significantly larger Paul Montuori.

Arthur La Forge: I agree I th-

Mary DeSue: Of course you do, you’re such a fanboy.

Sloane keeps hold of the top rope as she spills over it and uses it to keep her from falling all the way to the outside. She regains her footing on the apron in time to duck another clothesline attempt from Dollface then leans on the ropes to hit a kick to the side of Dollface’s head. Dollface staggers back and Sloane lines her up, hitting a springboard hurricanrana.

Outside the ring Montuori gets the better of the striking exchange landing a trio of unanswered forearms to Peter Vaughn. Montuori then grabs Vaughn by the head and throws him into the crowd barrier.

Duncan Shepard: To answer your earlier question though Arthur, any time you start adding challengers greater than one to a match, the difficulty increases exponentially. There are so many more variables to consider and so many more chances to lose a match just by being caught out of position for three short seconds. When you add to that the caliber of competitors that have already qualified for this match you’d best believe I’m going to be taking this defense extremely seriously.

Dollface rolls through off the hurricanrana and is immediately back to her feet. She lunges at Sloane again. Sloane attempts to sidestep Wolf but Wolf just grabs a fistful of long blonde hair and uses it to drag/throw Sloane into the corner, following up with a knee strike to the gut.

Paul picks up Peter on the outside and this time runs him into the ring steps.

Dollface follows up the body shot with a series of loud knife edge chops to Sloane, the Sky Queen slumping back and down into the corner more with each one.

Having taken a moment to allow the crowd to adore and admire him, Montuori returns to Vaughn, grabbing him by the head again but receiving an elbow to the solar plexus for his trouble. Vaughn throws Montuori’s arm off him and hits a standing dropkick. It knows Montuori back but not down. Montuori quickly goes to close the gap again but Vaughn is quicker, kipping back to his feet and hitting a drop toe hold that bounces Montuori’s face off the steps.

Arthur La Forge: An excellent counter there by Peter Vaughn on the outside. That’s someone you’ve surely got your eye on right Duncan?

Duncan Shepard: Absolutely. We may have been able to coexist well enough at EXP 25 so we could defeat the Game Changers but make no mistake, as long as Peter Vaughn has that Game Genie in his pocket he’s going to be a threat to me and I’m going to be keeping a very close eye on him.

Dollface follows up her barrage of chops by stepping in and biting Sloane’s forehead. The referee steps in, getting between the two women and pushing Dollface back, chastising her and telling her to get Sloane out of the corner. Dollface shoves the referee aside but in the opening Sloane has hopped back up onto the second rope. Sloane leaps off with a crossbody but Dollface simply forearm strikes Sloane out of the air and she drops like a stone. Dollface pulls Sloane up and whips her into the ropes. Dollface swings for a lariat as Sloane rebounds but Sloane ducks under it and instead hits Peter Vaughn with a suicide dive that rams the Mechanic into the crowd barrier for the second time tonight. Dollface goes after Sloane but as Dollface drops out of the ring Sloane slides back in. Dollface goes to slide back in but Sloane stomps on Dollface’s hands. Dollface instinctively withdraws, giving Sloane the opening to hit a slingshot crossbody, this one taking Dollface down.

Arthur La Forge: Excellent displays of resilience, adaptability, ingenuity and speed in such a short time from Sloane Taylor right there.

Mary DeSue: She’s not going to go out with you Artie. She’s already got a much hotter and richer boyfriend.

Arthur La Forge: I wasn’t- I- I was just going to ask our guest what he thought of the possibility of the Sky Queen being one of his challengers.

Duncan Shepard: Sloane and I definitely haven’t always seen eye to eye, far far from it. I’m not going to run her down though. She’s young and she’s achieved a lot in a relatively short career so far. She’s a former UGWC World Heavyweight Champion which is an achievement I’ve not matched. That said, twice now we’ve gone one on one and right now the record stands at two and oh in my favor.

For a moment all four wrestlers are outside the ring with only Sloane Taylor on her feet. Paul Montuori is the first of the three downed to get back up. He goes for Sloane who sees him coming and goes for a discus elbow. Montuori blocks it though and gut kicks Sloane. He grabs her for a vertical suplex but releases her halfway over so that she lands heavily on the ring apron.

Dollface is up next and she rushes Montuori with wild punches that drive him back along the edge of the ring. As they reach the corner of the ring Montuori eats a punch so that he can grab Dollface and redirect her into the face first into the ring post.

Arthur La Forge: A calculated counter by Paul Montuori who seems to be taking control of this match now.

Duncan Shepard: Sloane Taylor and Peter Vaughn are two elements in this match I’m at least partially familiar with. Paul is completely new to me but he’s impressed me so far in this match. If he advances to the Skeleton Key match he’s going to be a real wildcard for me.

Paul turns his back on Dollface as she falls to the floor. He pulls Sloane back up to her feet and rolls her into the ring. He goes to slide in after her but before he can Vaughn rushes him from behind and slams him sternum first into the edge of the apron. Montuori throws a back elbow that catches Vaughn but as the Mechanic falls back we see he still has hold of Montuori’s arm and he uses it to pull Paul into a ripcord DDT.

Arthur La Forge: The Key Holder! Peter Vaughn hits The Key Holder on the outside.

Mary DeSue: An auspiciously named move to be hitting here in this Skeleton Key qualifying match.

Arthur La Forge: You know, you’re right Mary.

Mary DeSue: Don’t sound so surprised.

Arthur La Forge: Do you think Peter Vaughn is trying to send a message to our champion here?

Duncan Shepard: Peter Vaughn can hold all the keys he wants. Keys to the locker rooms, the boiler room, the supply closet. I’m going to be keeping hold of this championship though.

Vaughn swiftly ascends to the top rope as Sloane starts to get back to her feet in the ring. Vaughn jumps off looking for a double axe handle Sloane rolls under it at the last second. Vaughn lands and goes into a roll of his own to make space and both get back to their feet almost simultaneously. They run at each other and Vaughn hits a slingblade, quickly following with the first pin attempt of the match.

One!

Two!

Kickout by Sloane!

Across the ring from Taylor and Vaughn, Dollface has slid back in under the ropes. She crosses the mat and before Vaughn can get up from the pin Dollface rakes his back. When Vaughn pulls his arms back Dollface latches onto a Full Nelson. She pulls Vaughn up off the ground and straight into a Full Nelson Slam, dumping him hard on the ground beside her.

Arthur La Forge: I don’t think anyone would dispute me saying that Dollface Sarah Wolf is clearly the most vicious and violent competitor in this match.

Duncan Shepard: I certainly wouldn’t and if she advances here those are qualities that’ll serve her well in a match like the Skeleton Key. There’s a reason this was the match used last year to name the inaugural Power Champion.

Arthur La Forge: Would you like to remind any new fans watching at home who may not have seen Dead By Daylight who that first champion was?

Duncan Shepard: That would be me Arthur.

Mary DeSue: Suck up.

Dollface reaches down and pulls Sloane up by her hair then uses it to throw Sloane across the ring.

On the outside Paul Montuori is showing signs of life again and has used the ring skirt to pull himself up to his feet then reaches up to the bottom rope to pull himself up onto the apron and back into the ring. He goes right after Peter Vaughn as Vaughn is trying to peel himself off the mat, clutching the back of his head but Montuori simply stomps him back to the ground following up with many more.

Dollface tries to grab Sloane again as the Sky Queen regains her feet but Sloane quickly slips between the ropes leaving Dollface to grasp nothing but air. Sloane throws a forearm shot over the top rope that knocks Dollface back. Sloane follows up by slingshotting herself in and grabbing Dollface’s head, swinging her into a tornado DDT. Quick to follow up Sloane practically runs up the corner and leaps off into a Double Stomp Moonsault.

Arthur La Forge: Head In The Clouds from Sloane Taylor! She makes the cover!

One!

Two!

Kickout by Dollface!

]Arthur La Forge: Near fall from Sloane and she’s got to be wondering what is going to be necessary to keep Dollface down.

Mary DeSue: My bet is chloroform and thick rag.

Duncan Shepard: I wouldn’t joke about drugging opponents around Sloane. That’s a sore subject for her. Or do, I don’t really care if you piss her off.

Montuori had dashed across the ring to break Sloane’s pin attempt and though he was late to do so he still grabs Sloane before she can get back up and throws her shoulder first into the ring post. She hits hard and falls through the ropes to the outside. When Montuori turns back Dollface has picked herself up as far as a low crouch and she uses the position to charge at Montuori hitting him with an ugly but effective power double leg takedown. She moves up to a mounted position and rains down punches on him.

Arthur La Forge: She calls that Dolled Up.

Mary DeSue: Well she certainly seems intent on rearranging Paul Montuori’s face.

Dollface moves her knees so they’re pinning down Paul’s arms just below the shoulder and whether Dollface intends it or not the referee starts to count a pin.

One!

Two!

Thr-No!

Arthur La Forge: Peter Vaughn in to save the count!

Duncan Shepard: There was nothing technical about that pin but sometimes the simplicity of just sitting all your weight onto someone’s shoulders is all you need and it’s hard to kick out when you can’t move your arms.

Vaughn dived across the ring and just body checked Dollface off of Paul Montuori, something Dollface hasn’t taken kindly to as she pushes herself back to her feet and turns on Vaughn. Vaughn backs up a few steps to the ropes. Dollface tries to grab hold of him but Vaughn avoids her and gets behind her.

Arthur La Forge: Revenged! Peter Vaughn hits the Revenged!

Peter tries to make a cover but Dollface rolls out under the bottom rope and drops to the floor before he can, leaving him grasping for her out of reach, frustration clear on his face.

Duncan Shepard: That’s a tough break for Peter Vaughn. He may have had this won if he were just a little further from the edge of the ring.

Paul Montuori is back to his feet and, while Peter is still looking down with frustration at where Dollface had fallen out of his reach Montuori grabs him and hits a reverse DDT.

Arthur La Forge: How is Paul Montuori even standing after that vicious barrage of punches from Sarah Wolf?

Mary DeSue: His face looks like a poorly cut steak that’s had a tenderiser taken to it with a little too much enthusiasm.

Montuori doesn’t waste any time following up, pulling Vaughn back to his feet, finding the hard cam and putting Vaughn’s head between his legs…

Arthur La Forge: Kings Crown! Paul Montuori hits Peter Vaughn with the King's Crown! That has to be it!

Montuori makes the cover!

One!

Two!

Thre-! No!

Arthur La Forge: Sloane Taylor makes the save! She breaks up the pin with a big springboard elbow drop at two and nine tenths!

Paul Montuori is quick to get back to his feet and wheels on Sloane. Sloane makes a break for the ropes. Paul goes after her and throws himself at her feet. Sloane is forced to step over and crosses the ring again. Montuori is back up and closes the distance and when Sloane rebounds she runs straight into a spinebuster.

Arthur La Forge: Big spinebuster by Paul Montuori! He’s not going for the cover though. Could that prove a costly mistake?

Duncan Shepard: He knows as well as everyone else here tonight that it’ll take more than that to keep Sloane Taylor down. He’s looking to make his next pin the definitive one.

Montuori picks Sloane up off the floor and bundles her into the corner. He lifts her up onto the top rope and climbs up after her.

Arthur La Forge: I think you’re right Duncan. Paul Montuori is looking to end this with To Kingdom Come.

Mary DeSue: Wrestler attempts to finish wrestling match with finishing move. Amazing veteran insight. How do we survive with you?

Sloane fights back though, throwing punches to Montuori’s body. Montuori responds with clubbing blows to Sloane’s back and neck but through them Sloane summons the strength to push Montuori away.

Arthur La Forge: Montuori gets pushed down off the top rope but amazingly manages to stay on his feet.

Duncan Shepard: He’s about to wish he’d fallen on his ass.

Quick as you like Sloane gets her feet beneath herself and dives off into-

Arthur La Forge: Skyfall! Skyfall! Sloane makes the cover!

One!

Dollface starts to drag herself back into the ring.

Two!

Peter Vaughn raises his head and looks around to see the count being made.

Three!

But neither of them can move fast enough to prevent it.

Mr. Rad: Here is your winner and the final entrant to the Skeleton Key match, SLOOOOOANE TAAAAAYLOOOOR!

Arthur La Forge: Sloane Taylor has done it and in just her second match for Level Up she secures a Final Boss title match for her third!

Duncan Shepard: Well well, Arthur, Mary, it’s been a pleasure, if you’ll excuse me though.

While Sloane’s music is playing and she celebrates in the ring Duncan has grabbed a microphone and stepped out from behind the announcer's desk.

Duncan Shepard:Great job Sloane. Heck of a match. Looks like I’ll be seeing you in two weeks time at Super Adventure Island.

Sloane stands by the ropes and says something but we don’t hear it as she doesn’t have a mic.

Duncan Shepard: Just remember Sloane, we’ve done this dance before and right now, you’ve never beaten me. In two weeks time, nothing changes.

Duncan drops the mic back onto the announcers table and holds the Final Boss Championship up high as walks to the bottom of the ramp and starts walking backwards up. The show ends with the camera cutting between Duncan backing up the ramp and Sloane standing with one foot on the bottom rope, one foot on the middle making the classic ‘title belt’ gesture around her waist.