WE'RE SO BACK- 04/28/2024

[NVR Staff]

APRIL 28TH, 2024
GRADY SPORTATORIUM
NAPA VALLEY, CA

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

GRADY "THE INTERN" WHITEMAN
1980-2023

IN RING...
The roster gathers around the ring as fans fill the new "Grady Sportatorium". "Thank You Grady" chants pepper the air as NVR's President, Caleb Jackson, steps into the spotlight at the center of the ring. He holds a photo of Grady in one hand and a microphone in the other. Emotion is clear on the face of Caleb Jackson, as he takes a deep breath. He looks down at the mat, before lifting his head and looking around at the NVR Faithful.

CALEB JACKSON: NVR Wrestling has lost a lot lately. We have lost roster members, Studio Merlot, and shows we had taped, but most of all we have lost our identity.

There's a solemn tone in the voice of Jackson, as he tries to hold everything together. His voice breaks when he puts the mic to his lips, but CJack powers through.

CALEB JACKSON: Nothing represented the spirit of NVR Wrestling quite like Grady. We had brought him on as an unpaid intern at the age of 39 with zero expectations. He quickly worked his way into our hearts, and now it seems almost impossible to have NVR on social media without his sarcasm and wit.

Some of the roster is doing their best not to cry as they fondly remember Grady. The fans continue to chant "Thank You Grady" as Caleb Jackson collects himself.

CALEB JACKSON: But Grady would want NVR to succeed. Grady would want his hard work not to be in vain. He kept us relevant when our product couldn't. He carried this company on his back, and though he's not here to carry us any longer, we will carry HIS legacy forever here in our brand-new GRADY SPORTATORIUM!!!

The crowd explodes at the naming of the New NVR Arena. Another big pop, as a giant banner in the rafters is revealed with Grady's face on it. It's accompanied with "In Memorium" banners of Lash and Tapp. The fans just start chanting "Grady" now.

CALEB JACKSON: And even more so, we will honor Grady by putting on an ABSOLUTE BANGER of a show for him. Not everyone will be wrestling or winning for Grady, but every match is for him. I'm sure he's looking down on us right now and seeing the scramble match, the guaranteed title changes, the multi-person matches, and thinks this card would be one of the greatest we've ever had. The only thing missing is blowing up Jess Carter's Twitter with notifications, but we'll let Jess focus on the ladder match she has coming up tonight!

CALEB JACKSON: So let's take a small moment to remember our friend one last time...

DING!!!
DING!!!
DING!!!
DING!!!
DING!!!
DING!!!
DING!!!
DING!!!
DING!!!
DING!!!

The 10 Bell Saulte "Thank You Grady" is the only thing that can be heard for a few moments as the roster smacks the mat to the cadence of the chant. Caleb Jackson hypes the fans up for as long as they can go, but once they die down, Caleb pulls his microphone up to his mouth one last time.

CALEB JACKSON: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, LET'S KEEP THAT ENERGY UP ALL NIGHT, BECAUSE... WE'RE... SO... BACK!!!

WE'RE SO BACK!!!
WE'RE SO BACK!!!
WE'RE SO BACK!!!

[NVR Staff]

OPENING MATCH
NVR WRESTLING
GOLDENWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
SINGLES MATCH
DONNIE PROWER
vs
FREDDIE FLORENTINO

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS IS YOUR OPENING MATCH AND IT IS FOR THE NVR GOLDENWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

DON-NIE PRO-WER!!!
FLOW, FREDDIE! FLOW!!!
DON-NIE PRO-WER!!!
FLOW, FREDDIE! FLOW!!!
DON-NIE PRO-WER!!!
FLOW, FREDDIE! FLOW!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Introducing first...

POCKETS TOO BIG, THEY SUMO!
PULLIN YA CARD LIKE UNO!
FLIPPIN YA SHIT LIKE JUDO!
YOU BITCHES ACT TOO CULO!
YOU A NERD, NO CHAD HUGO!!!

Denzel Curry begins rapping over the PA as Donnie Prower arrives. He looks around, but only for a moment. There is no emotion on the Heel Hook Heathen's face as he goes down the ramp. Fans reach for Donnie, but he stays far away from them, his eyes only looking at the ring. He slides into the ring, popping up to a knee but not posing. He looks around once more before sitting in the corner.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: And their opponent...

"Return of the Tres" by Delinquent Habits starts to play as Freddie Florentino flows his way out from behind the curtain. Freddie is vibin to the track, pumping his fist and talkin' that shit to the front row, letting them know that they're about to sit in on an exhibition. Freddie makes his way down to the ring, turning his attention to the match at hand as he scales the turnbuckles. Freddie hunches over, lowering his sunglasses down the bridge of his nose and running his mouth. He hops in the ring and poses in the center of the ring before beginning to warm up as he awaits the start of the match.

With their best of three series even, it all comes to close tonight, and the NVR Goldenweight Championship is on the line. The California crowd are still on their feet even after the introductions as Junior Official Stephanie Ledbetter shows each man the title. Freddie stares at the championship, he couldn’t appear more locked into this moment. However as the ref turns to show Donnie the title, Prower has his back facing them, his arms folded over the top turnbuckle, and uncaring. Steph the Ref just sighs as she hands over the Goldenweight Championship over to ringside assistance then signals for the bell. Donnie Prower doesn’t move and just remains in the corner, Florentino is screaming at him to face him but Prower just shrugs. Freddie marches right up to his former partner and friend then rips him right out of the corner. Donnie cartoonishly falls backwards and flops around before laying on the mat with his shoulders down, he tells Freddie to “bury him softly.” Prower then just laughs at Florentino from the mat and waves him over to make the pin. Much like their second match Freddie Florentino wanders over and goes to put his foot across Donnie’s chest for a pin but begins putting the boots to him instead! Florentino grabs Donnie by both wrists and puts even more emphatic boots to Prower’s sternum and face. Donnie’s head pinballs off the mat with each blow! Freddie attempts to lock in FLOWMISSI-NO!!! Donnie Prower answers with knees across the top of Florentino’s head to buy himself some time! Prower is able to put a few European-style uppercuts under Freddie’s chin but a spinning leg sweep attempt, BUT FREDDIE JUMPS OVER IT... PENALTY KICK!!! The impact sounds like a gunshot going off and Prower grips his chest and is writhing in pain. Freddie Florentino then tries to grab hold of his opponent but Prower yanks Freddie by the front of his trunks and sends him through the ropes and to the floor with a nasty fall!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: I don’t understand Donnie’s strategy at all!

K.T. ANDERSON: We’re looking at a man who has both lost it and has given up at the same time, and somehow, someway, he has made that work in his favor!

GEMMA MARCHAND: Lost it and given up? Definitely sounds like a friend of yours, K.T.!

Steph the Ref begins to count Florentino out... 1... 2... 3... Donnie stops the ref’s count by grabbing her arm and then shouts, “Ya know that ain’t the finish! What are you doing?” Prower just smirks at the befuddled referee when he notices Freddie beginning to recover on the outside. Donnie Prower speeds through the ropes and takes the unsuspecting Freddie Florentino out with a SUICIDE DIVE!!! Donnie sends Florentino up and over the announce table! Prower is now being obnoxious as he dances his way over to Freddie but not before snatching the headset right off Gemma Marchand much to the amusement of K.T. Anderson.

DONNIE PROWER: I’m gonna take it home alright? Let’s take it home!

Donnie says into the microphone before slapping the back of Freddie’s head as he struggles to recover still. Prower tosses the headset then grabs Florentino but still continues to talk, “We gotta take it home Freddie what are doing? C’mon…let’s make you a champ partner.” Donnie Prower throws Freddie back into the ring and follows after, he continues to pepper the back of Florentino’s head with slaps. “Hope spot…get this hope spot going…what ya waiting for Freddie!?” Seemingly right on cue, Freddie Florentino has had enough of Prower and his mouth! Florentino begins delivering punch after punch to Donnie’s jaw before sending him off the ropes and connecting with a massive leaping clothesline! Prower is back to his feet rather quickly but another leaping clothesline puts him right back to the mat and Freddie caps it off with a spinning heel kick to Donnie who tries to recover for a third time. Florentino is now rolling with all the momentum as he heaves Donnie Prower up on his shoulder then drops his stomach first across both knees with a RIVERSIDE RIDE!!! Prower is nearly sent right out of the ring by it but Freddie won’t let it happen. He’s able to keep Donnie from stumbling out of the ring, picking him up again, and connecting with ANOTHER RIVERSIDE RIDE!!! FREDDIE COVERS... 1... 2... 3NO!!! DONNIE KICKS OUT!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: IM-FLOW-TEP NEARLY OBLITERATES DONNIE!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: THE MIND GAMES ARE NO LONGER WORKING ON FREDDIE!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: PUT THAT BUM DOWN FREDDIE!!!

Donnie is laid out in the ring and can barely even stir but the audience is on their feet, the moment is now for Freddie Florentino, and he’s going for the kill! Florentino has to lift all the deadweight of Prower up and into a suplex position. SUNSET MASSACR-DONNIE PROWER LANDS ON HIS FEET!!! Donnie is oddly all smiles and he turns to stare at Freddie who just looks at him completely perplexed and confused. Freddie seems to try to say something to Prower but KISS MY CONVERSE!!! Donnie Prower puts perhaps one of the stiffest boots right into the jaw of Florentino which lays him out completely. Prower now laughs as he stands over his partner and now the referee is getting between them? Steph the Ref even puts hands on Donnie and shouts at him continuously, “That’s not the spot! What are you doing!?” Donnie Prower just stands there taking this verbal lashing from the referee but then he sees Freddie Florentino trying to stand. Prower grabs the ref by their collar and tosses her to the side. Donnie picks up as much momentum behind as he can before ANOTHER KISS MY CONVERSE PUNT KICK!!! Prower’s boot connects flush with Freddie’s temple and he is not moving. Donnie Prower then makes what is a very snug pin attempt, hooking the far leg while tightly cradling Florentino’s head. Steph the Ref just stares at him in shock but Prower just screams at her to make the count over and over. While hesitant the ref eventually gets into position and proceeds to administer a very slow count... 1... 2... 3!!!

Donnie is on his feet and celebrating as he rushes out of the ring but there is an uneasy and awkward vibe around ringside. Ringside announcer, Valentina Lovelace, still hasn’t even made the announcement yet. Not only that but the broadcast team is left speechless after watching what just occurred. Even K.T. hasn’t commented. Donnie Prower pushes past the bell keeper and grabs the NVR Goldenweight Championship, his first single championship ever.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Ladies and Gentlemen… the winner of this match… via pinfall… and new… Goldenweight Champion… Donnie Prower!?!

Prower is up on the announcer’s table now celebrating his title victory, swinging the championship between his legs right in the face of Gemma. He leans over and gets a reluctant fist bump from Anderson who still can’t seem to process this moment. Adding to the confusion, numerous behind-the-scenes agents in suits begin rushing the ring, some go to check on Freddie Florentino while others are screaming at Donnie for what he’s done. Donnie Prower quickly escapes into the audience while clutching his championship as the suits follow.

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: Is anyone else confused on what just happened???

GEMMA MARCHAND: K.T., can you please explain what is going on with Donnie???

K.T. ANDERSON: Ummm, I’ve got nothing. For once, I have no words…

[NVR Staff]

Paid for by Stay Elevated Dispensary Co.

[NVR Staff]

SINGLES MATCH
CLOUDY
vs
BEY ADDAMS

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS NEXT MATCH IS SCHEDULED FOR ONE FALL!!!

ONE FALL!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Introducing first...

Ooowee by Rapsody feat. Anderson .Paak hits the PA system, and the lights fade to a red color. At the top of the stage sparkler pyres go off and as the chorus hits, they shoot off white, as red confetti shoots into the air and out comes Bey Addams. The Drop-Out runs down the ramp stopping to high five some fans and take pictures with others. Addams slides into the ring on her stomach and slaps the canvas three times before hopping up. She "Runs the ropes" and acknowledges the crowd one final time by putting a fist in the air as his music fades out.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: And their opponent...

I FLY LIKE PAPER
GET HIGH LIKE PLANES

“Paper Planes” by M.I.A starts up and the lights in the arena immediately turn down. White fog fills the entrance ramp as a sea of cheers and some mixed reactions can be heard. It doesn’t take long before out comes a skipping and jumping up and down CLOUDY from a thick cloud of fog from the back. She's holding her hands up in the air above her head, her thumbs and index fingers on each hand connecting to form an airplane shape. Screaming out the lyrics with the crowd, CLOUDY makes her way to the center of the ramp before kneeling down into a low squat, zooming her airplane hands up in a flying motion above her head as she looks out to the audience.

BONA FIDE HUSTLER
MAKING MY NAME

VALENTINA LOVELACE: And from beyond the skies... weighing in at 128 pounds... She is The Elevated One... CLOOOOOUDYYYYYY

ALL I WANNA DO IS-
AND A-
AND TAKE YOUR MONEY

As the music continues, CLOUDY jumps up from her squat position, breaking her plane hands, and transforms them into finger guns to match the song as she skips down the ramp. The trail of white smoke follows her every step as she locks eyes with the ring, nodding her head looking ready to take on the challenge in front of her this evening. As she slaps some hands of the fans, she tosses some #stayelevated sweatbands into the crowd to some lucky ones in attendance. Making her way down the ramp and closer to the ring, CLOUDY swiftly runs over to the ring, jumping up and onto the apron showing off her athleticism in the process. Not shying away from her confidence, she shakes her hips as she lands up on the ring and makes sure to show off the “Stay Elevated” written across her rear of her ring gear shorts as she shakes her hips sliding under the ropes and quickly makes her way over to the northern turnbuckle. CLOUDY smiles real wide as she jumps back up to the music onto the ropes up the turnbuckle, blowing out a cloud of smoke as she reaches the top, lifting her hands back up to the same airplane motion as before screaming with the audience cheers.

These two long-time friends take a moment to share friendly banter before agreeing to shake hands, but then the bell sounds. Bey Addams and CLOUDY are incredibly even as the match begins with neither of them and unable to get the upper hand. Instantly Addams gets a grip on her opponent, trying to implement her mat-based style, but CLOUDY uses her agility to quickly escape her. Bey tries once again, but CLOUDY breaks their stalemate by escaping and hitting a DROPKICK!!! CLOUDY catches Bey flush on the jaw and sends her into the corner! CLOUDY allows Bey a chance to recover, possibly playing mind games with her opponent, and Addams responds more aggressively with heavy strikes! Again the quicker CLOUDY keeps one step ahead and turns Bey’s offense against her. CLOUDY catches Addams in a series of pinfall attempts only managing one count each time but a lightning-fast BACKSLIDE ATTEMPT... 1... 2... 3-NO!!! Bey Addams kicks out and recovers with an elbow strike to CLOUDY’s jaw. She then tries to toss CLOUDY shoulder first into the ring post but CLOUDY counters with a springboard off the middle rope for a CROSS BOD-NO!!! CLOUDY gets swatted out of the air with a SICKENING CHOP!!! Addams forgoes the pinfall to begin her targeting CLOUDY’s right knee, wanting to keep the high flyer grounded. Bey delivers a series of stomps to CLOUDY’s kneecap and slams her leg against the ringmat numerous times. Addams drags CLOUDY by the leg and drapes on the middle rope, THEN DROPS HER ENTIRE WEIGHT ON IT!!! CLOUDY shrieks in pain but Bey Addams repeats the attack AGAIN… AND AGAIN!!! Addams shoots for a SINGLE-LEG CR- NO!!! CLOUDY defiantly begins kicking Bey with her one good leg, but Bey responds by kicking CLOUDY square between her shoulder blades! Both women are now just exchanging kicks as CLOUDY puts her boot in Addam’s face while Bey keeps kicking her in the back. The crowd cheers for both women as they relentlessly continue to throw strikes! CLOUDY catches Bey Addams with a burst of kicks to break her hold but Addams immediately attempts to LOCK IT BACK I- CLOUDY WITH A ROLL UP… 1… 2… BEY BREAKS OUT!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: CLOUDY NEARLY SMOKES BEY WITH THE ROLL-UP!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: BAD PUNS ASIDE, CLOUDY IS NO JOKE!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: CAN BEY TAKE BACK CONTROL???

CLOUDY tries to get to her feet before Bey, but all the damage to her leg slows her down! Addams catches the hobbling CLOUDY with a dropkick to the targeted knee. Bey Addams goes off the ropes for the SCISSOR KI- SIDE STEP BY CLOUDY!!! A spinning sole kick from CLOUDY doubles over Bey, but CLOUDY pops Bey right back up after a boot to her chest and shoulder. CLOUDY follows up with machine-gun forearms to Bey Addam’s chin! She pushes back with lefts and rights until Bey is in the corner. Momentum on her side, CLOUDY attempts to shake the damage off in knee as she backs up to the far corner. She picks up as much speed as possible despite the bad leg and nearly takes off Addams’s head with the PUFF, PUFF, PASS IT!!! Bey crumples onto the mat and CLOUDY lets out a powerful scream as the audience gets behind her! She keeps an eye on Addams as she positions herself for STAY ELEVA-KNEES UP BY ADDAMS!!! Bey is back on her feet and off the ropes, SCISSOR KICK!!! She catches CLOUDY flush across the back of her head and hooks the leg for the… 1… 2… KICKOUT AT 2.99!!! Bey’s eyes are wide as she can’t believe that CLOUDY was able to kick out after all that! Addams starts to yell at Jeff the Ref, letting all her frustrations out but she has foolishly taken her eyes off CLOUDY. Bey would turn around to see CLOUDY coming off the ropes after performing her signature handspring, CLOUD ATTACK CUTTE-BEY CATCHES HER! Addams shoves CLOUDY off her and INTO THE REF- NO!!! CLOUDY puts the brakes on and prevents the collision from happening. Bey Addams goes for a clothesline but CLOUDY DUCKS IT!!! Now Addams has to stop herself from connecting with the official! CLOUDY spins Bey around, but as Jeff the Ref scrambles to get out of harm’s way, he doesn’t see BEY WITH THE EYE POKE!!! All friendship seemingly gone out the window as Addams hits SCHOOL GIRL DROP-OUT FOR THE… 1…2…3!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH... VIA PINFALL... BEY ADDAMS!!!

Bey Addams takes her feet off the ropes and quickly rolls out of the ring after stealing this victory, showing no remorse about it either as she smiles back at a saddened CLOUDY. CLOUDY pulls herself up to her feet, needing some assistance from Senior Official Jeffery Coors, and just glares at Bey as the winner disappears up the ramp.

K.T. ANDERSON: BEY FINALLY GETS HER BIG WIN!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: But at what cost? She nearly injured CLOUDY and probably ruined their friendship!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: There's no doubt that Bey Addams stole this match, but sometimes that frustration makes you desperate. Hopefully, she gets the opportunities she wanted out of this match, and that it was worth it.

[NVR Staff]

[NVR Staff]

BREAKING NEWS...
After the most epic TJS News intro thanks to the downtime (if it got funded on Kickstarter they had to air it so...) even featuring the pun people for a split second in a power ranger pose. Once all is said and done the newsroom is unveiled to still be the same. Renovations were done to keep it looking like the 80's newsrooms.

TJS: Tonight's top story - News Crew Member did not share any popcorn from the mega-sized bucket - you will answer for your crime, Harry!

For 0.2 seconds, Harry the Hairdresser was on a screen.

TJS: we turn to the greatest division of professional wrestling and a highly searched term on the interwebs - tag team. Because in a few moments, TJS and the Kai Guy are challenging for the belts yet again but they have two women trying to block this incredible lifetime movie in the making. We actually have one of them here with us in the studio!

Some of the budget was clearly spent on green confetti, actually too much was spent on it as Bree was engulfed by it like she was slimed at the Nick awards. Once Bree got through the confetti tundra she sat herself down on at the table.

BREE SMITH: Nice try. You're gonna have to get a lot more than confetti to take me down.

TJS: I'm sure. I'm sure.

TJS said in a clearly pre-recorded (or post-recorded) reply.

TJS: Bree, let's first get into what the Behemoths are all about in this new Laul Pevesque era of NVR. What do you two bring to this tag team division?

Bree is very well prepared for this question. She gets herself in good posture, tosses away that stray confetto, and opens her mouth when a mediocre edit shows a not fully rendered TJS stepping out of Bree's mouth with several green spots of the green screen not removed as he approached the camera.

TJS: Unfortunately we lost the footage from this part. We're still getting used to our new hub. Luckily I happen to remember the jist and Bree is a selfless woman. First thing out of her mouth was a tremendous amount of respect for The Kai Guy - if you ask this reporter one could make the guess the big Baehemoth might just harbor a big heart under all those muscles - and Kai Urigawa's name is written all over it.

TJS: So let's get back to the interview.

Both Bree and TJ are laughing, Teddy even has to have Lass Istant come in to frame to wipe away a tear. Bree casually slaps the table leaning over before she lets out one more big belly laugh and catches her breath.

TJS: Man - Holy, I've never heard anything that hilarious.

BREE SMITH: You set me up for it.

Bree says pointing to TJ.

TJS: I sure did, but back to what's ahead. You and Dana are a force to not to be reckoned with. That's what some of the fans are saying. But in this fatal four way three teams, six people are gonna be a reckoning, I've got my secret black card with a red hand print from the leader of these six which says we need to gang up on you two and put you through the Ecuadorian announce table.

Teddy looks right into the front camera with a toy on screen featuring a new announce table.

TJS: That's right folks, NVR will have an exclusive Ecuador announce table as streaming

BREE SMITH: Wait! You're planning on ganging up on Dana and I?

TJS: ......

BREE SMITH: Dude!?

TJS: Sorry I'm just not used to hearing "and I", it's strange not hearing "and me(me)" from you and a little scary. Don't do that. As for the tactic don't hate the card messenger hate the deck master - that's what we're supposed to call him...or her, could very well be one of the champions.

BREE SMITH: I'm not going to sit here while there's a plot afoot.

Bree's mic gets pulled out and, as Mic is on his honeymoon with a stunning new wife, his replacement Lectric had wired things a bit weird. Her ripping the mic out caused every staff member to cup their ear in with the headset. Once again post edit TJ pops on screen.

TJS: I remember now. It was Bree who accidentally sabotaged our whole audio. Made corrupted files look like - I dunno - good files. Point of this story is don't let your staff members new wife suggest someone who doesn't have a background in technology at all. The Baehemoths love TJS 4 News. If Taylor's got swifties, then Bree's an OG Urigawifey. And lastly, we may need to add another stretch goal to get production quality up to code. When Kai and I enter here with the belts we can't have sloppy mistakes for the very special broadcast....

Teddy pulls into frame, covering him entirely a new graphic featuring TJS and Kai Urigawa art. Teddy has 7 fingers, Kai's hair is styled like Kurt Cobain, Teddy's neck has an extra deltoid and the text is a very high quality combo of russian and mathematical symbols.

TJS: Well that's supposed to say TJSuccess, but apparently our department artist Al didn't really grasp my prompt- I mean concept but there you go. Tune in to NVR: It's Time to Cook for more News delivered by the incredible news team...

At which point everyone moves into the shot and some definitely not paid for music begins to play which is when NVR production staff cut off the big musical number.

[NVR Staff]

NVR WRESTLING
TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
FOUR WAY
TAG TEAM MATCH
DEAD PRETENDERS (C)
(KIRA IZUMI & SUI OBATA)
vs
TJS 4 NEWS
(TJS & KAI URIGAWA)
vs
WORLD'S CHADDEST TAG TEAM
(CHAD KASSIDY & THAD KASSIDY)
vs
BAEHEMOTHS
(DANA ALANS & BREE SMITH)

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS IS A TAG TEAM FOUR-WAY MATCH AND IT IS FOR THE NVR TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!

TAG TEAM WRESTLING!!!
CLAP!CLAP!CLAPCLAPCLAP!!!
TAG TEAM WRESTLING!!!
CLAP!CLAP!CLAPCLAPCLAP!!!
TAG TEAM WRESTLING!!!
CLAP!CLAP!CLAPCLAPCLAP!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Introducing first...

The lights in the arena go dark as Valhalla" by Blind Guardian begins to play. A massive figure walks through the curtain to a chorus of boos. On the screen, The Australian Behemoth flashes quickly followed by the rune of the god Odin. The lights slowly fade in as Danela Alans is revealed and her name appears on the screen in dripping blood. Danela sneers at the crowd while she stomps her way to the ring. She grasps the top rope when she reaches the apron and pulls herself into the ring. Danela gives a wry smile as she draws a line in the sand and does a massive stomp in the middle inviting her opponent to battle. She lets out a war cry as her music fades.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: And her partner…

The intro to "Don't Stop" by 5 Seconds of Summer begins to play as the studio lights go down and the spotlights point to the stage area. Within a few seconds, Bree Smith struts out from behind the correct and she does a few signature poses on the stage. As Luke Hemmings and the rest of 5SoS yell out the chorus, Bree kicks it into high gear, jogging down the ramp, high-fiving as many fans as she can as she goes down to and around the ring. Once she's made it around the ring once, she rolls into it and flexes. Everyone cheers for the Breehemoth as she backs into the corner.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Now coming to the ring...

The words ‘Oooh he’s a Chad…’ clearly in Natalie Kassidy’s voice blare through the arena before we break into the ‘He’s a Devil, He’s A Doll’ by Betty Hutton begins to play… slowly on stage, Chad walks out accompanied by Thad. The brothers share a quick fist bump on stage before the two begin to head down the ramp.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: “Making their way to the ring from Atlanta, Georgia… THEY ARE THE WORLD’S CHADDEST TAG TEAM!!!”

Soon Thad would help Chad up onto the apron where they posed again before he sat on the rope like a good brother to allow Chad entry. Then he followed him into the ring, joining him in the ring corner as they took off their cool Chad sunglasses and climbed up the corner turnbuckles to hype up the crowd… while they awaited the match to commence.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: The final challenging team...

BREAKING NEWS!!!

TJS 4 NEWS appears on the screen. Each letter fades in and out before the other appears as the intro plays. The lights dim slightly aside for a trio of lights which, you guessed it, shine TJS 4 NEWS onto the roof of the building or down onto the ring. TJS appears from behind the curtain with his back to the crowd but spins to stand facing them, legs wide apart, and embraces the crowd. Mike Stanley and Cam Rollins, the TJS 4 NEWS Crew, are right behind TJS as they try to “catch the scoop”. Right behind them is "Field Reporter" Kai Urigawa steps through the curtain. Kai is all smiles, but it’s just the calm before the storm. He pulls his mouthguard from his vest pocket and puts it in.  Throwing out a t-shirt to one of the crowd members rampside earns TJS a pop before he starts to walk down the ramp. TJS raises a finger, then sings the opening lyrics to his theme with the crowd. Kai follows closely behind him.

Begin the day
With a friendly voice
A companion, unobtrusive
Plays that song that's so elusive
And the magic music makes your morning mood

TJS grabs the ropes with the small instrumental break and spins to hook the top rope and face the ramp while Kai hops up onto the apron hardcam side. Mike and Cam catch every moment.

Off on your way
Hit the open road
There is magic at your fingers
For the spirit ever lingers
Undemanding contact
In your happy solitude

As that riff hits, Kai looks over his shoulder at his opponents and enters the ring.  Urigawa takes off his vest and falls into the corner, doing some last-minute stretching.  TJS backflips into the ring and walks around, the lights dimming down to an almost darkened state as the fans' screens light the arena with purple, pink, blue, and red bright screens. TJS then performs a running shooting star press and lands on his feet, pretending it was unseen but the house lights come back on bright just a second after he lands. Mike and Cam high-five because they think they got it. TJS nods his head to his News Crew, as they all enjoy the rest of the song. Even as it fades out, the loyal NVR fans sing it loud and proud with TJS conducting them with one hand.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: And now, the champions...

果てなき世界ならば この胸には証しを
同じ涙濡れたら 僕ら笑いあおう

Both Kira And Sui come out from the back before they point at the ring and do a cutthroat motion. They make their way down the rampway and walk around the ring, along the way slapping hands of fans and talking to the crowd. They meet up to where the announce table is and climb on top of it where they make an "X" with their arms and rile up the crowd.

きおく きずな きぼうと重ねたら みらいいろ
ずっと僕らは描いてく

They make their way into the ring and climb up to the top turnbuckle where they do another cutthroat motion, sticking out their tongues and rolling their eyes into the back of their heads. all undertaker-like. They drop down and square up to their opponents finishing it off.

The Tag Team Division has been held up by these four teams, and now all of them are vying for the Tag Team Championships. The current Champions, The Dead Pretenders, start the match off when Kira walks into the ring. The other starter is a big fight though, as Thad and Dana fight over who is going to start. While they’re bickering, Kai urigawa steps in and CHARGES AT KIRA!!! He blasts the tag champion with a European Uppercut before whipping Izumi into Thad and Dana. The bell officially rings as Kira and Kai tie up. Urigawa sweeps the leg and instantly drops with a forearm to the face. Kai tries to lock in a D’Arce choke, but Kira gets a hand free and drills a few punches into the midsection. Izumi breaks out, but the action doesn’t stop. They trade strikes back and forth, but a wild strike from the Tag Team Champion allows Urigawa to duck and whip Kira into the TJS 4 NEWS corn- KONJIKI ASHISOGI JIZO!!! Izumi ladder-steps up the turnbuckles and moonsaults behind Urigawa, hitting a release German with some much force, Kai backrolls into the Dead Pretender’s Corner. Kira screams for the fans to get up as he charges for a DEATH BO- SCHOOL BOY BY KAI INTO… A PENALTY KICK!!! Kai goes for the tag to TJS and together they hit WHAT’S THE SCOOP!!! The Catapult/Scoop Powerslam Combo lands perfectly. Kai charges for Sui to take him out and TJS slides across the ro- TAG!!! Thad Kassidy hits a blind tag before Teddy can hit his finisher. Teddy is upset and grabs Thad for THAT ONE SLAM AT BAND CAMP!!! TJS now drags Kira to the TJS 4 NEWS corner so he can tag himself back in, BUT CHAD KASSIDY PULLS TEDDY OFF THE APRON!!! Sui is battling Kai, Teddy is Battling Chad, and Izumi is just now getting to his feet as he turns INTO A SUPER THAD PU- IZUMI SPECIAL!!! Kira has the armbar locked in, and Thad has nowhere to go!!! Thad Kassidy's only lifeline distracted and he has no choice but to TAP OU- NO!!! THE BAEHEMOTHS CRUSH BOTH MEN FOR THE BREAKUP!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: WHO SAVES THE MATCH??? GIRLS!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: LEAVE IT TO THAD KASSIDY TO ALMOST FUMBLE A TAG TEAM MATCH!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: THERE’S ACTION EVERYWHERE!!!

As the chaos continues, The Baehemoths muscle their way into the match by dragging Izumi into their corner and tagging him out. Dana steps in and instantly starts throwing heavy punches into the gut of Thad Kassidy. She grabs Thad and tosses him with the EJECTOR SE- THAD LANDS ON HIS FEET!!! He springboards off the middle rope and lands the LEIGHTON LEG LA- BEHEMOTH’S WRATH!!! DANA STACKS THAD FOR THE… 1… 2… 3- SAKURA STAMPEDE BY SUI OBATA!!! Obata continues to drill shots into Dana, trying to get her away from Thad. Bree steps in with a running clothesline, BUT SUI REVERSES IT!!! He hooks her arm and spins around for SEPPUKU!!! Bree almost drops to a knee, but Dana comes in for the save as she runs at her partner to SANDWICH OBATA!!! While the Baehemoths focus on Sui, Thad sneaks over to his corner and TAGS IN CHAD!!! DANA GETS A SUPER CHAD PUNCH!!! BREE GETS A SUPER CHAD PUNCH!!! SUI GETS A SUPER CHAD PUNCH!!! Chad tries to get Kira and the TJS 4 News Team as well, but they aren’t on the apron yet. He turns back to Dana and goes for the CHADDICAL SABBATI- NO!!! DANA COUNTERS WITH DEATH BRINGER!!! Dana stumbles trying to find someone to tag in to, but Bree is still. Dana looks around and sees TJS get to his position. Bree and Teddy are long-time friends, so Dana sees an ally and tags him in. Teddy hits Chad with a SPARTAN KICK BUT ONLY GET S A 2 COUNT!!! Teddy quickly gets a chance to hit the TJS SPECIAL FOR THE… 1… 2… CHAD KICKS OUT!!! Massive groan pop by the fans, as they continue to hope that one day this move will finish the match. Teddy tries to keep the momentum going for the TJS SPECIAL DELU-NO!!! SCHOOL BOY BY CHAD FOR THE… 1… 2… TEDDY KICKS OUT!!! TJS gets to his feet and tries for a BLUE HARVEST BO- CHAD ROLLS BACK!!! Chad Kassidy hits the ropes and tags Thad back in. Together they hit TOO THAD… SO CHAD!!! THAD COVERS FOR THE… 1… 2… THE TAG CHAMPIONS WITH THE SAVE!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: THE KASSIDY’S ALMOST WALK AWAY AS CHAMPIONS!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: That’s what they get for letting Thad attempt the pin!

GEMMA MARCHAND: THERE IS NO SEMBLANCE OF MOMENTUM IN THIS MATCH NOW!!! WHO WILL CAPITALIZE???

The World’s Chaddest Tag Team continues to pick apart Teddy as they have him trapped in their corner. Kai gets tired of seeing his partner get brutalized, so he runs up and hits Thad with A DRAGON SUPLEX!!! Chad, who is legal now, goes for a SUPER CHAD PU- HE’S CAUGHT!!! Urigawa has Chad in a Fireman’s Carry and hits his partner’s BLU-RAY DRIVER!!! He pulls Teddy to their corner and tags himself back in. Kai gets no chance to capitalize on the hit tag though, as Chad hits a BIG CHAD BOOT!!! Chad goes to tag Thad, but he’s nowhere to be found. Chad groans as he heads back into the fray, but KAI LIGHTS HIM UP!!! Kicks and chops galore as Kai lights his opponent up, Chad is barely on his feet as Urigawa goes for a ROUNDHOU- CHAD DUCKS!!! Desperation dive by Chad as he goes and tags Bree Smith in. Bree looks shocked, and Chad tells her to “Go get your ass beat because I’m tired of it”. Bree goes in and the Breehemoth ties up with the Dragon of DUUUVAAAALLLL. Bree, relatively fresh, gets the edge as she shoots for a headlock takedown INTO A NOOGIE!!! She quickly finds out that this isn’t a friendly competition, like with TJS, as Kai escapes and shoots her into the ropes for a JUMPING KNEE STRIKE!!! Bree grabs her face as Kai hits her with a BELLY-TO-BACKSTABBER!!! HE COVERS FOR THE… 1… 2… KICKOUT!!! Kai feels the momentum on his side as he lines Bree up for a PENALTY KI- POWERBOOM COMBO!!! Bree plants Kai with a powerbomb and follows with a sliding lariat! She follows up with the POWER OF BREE!!! On the third German suplex, she launches Kai to the corner of the Champions and Sui Obata silently tags in. Bree doesn’t realize this as she lifts Kai onto her shoulders for a GUT BUST- DEATH BOMBER BY OBATA!!! Sui quickly lifts Bree and charges across the ring for a BUSHIDO BOMB!!! He tags in Kira, but he doesn’t notice Dana tagging in now. They set up for a combination move, but Dana steps in front of them and goes for A DOUBLE HELLISH REBUKE!!! Dana gets rid of Sui with a CRASH LADING!!! Bree softens Kira up with a series of strikes before setting Izumi up for BAEHEMOTHS WRATH!!! Dana covers for the... 1... 2... EVERYONE IS IN THE RING TO BREAK UP THE MATCH!!! CHAOS ENSUES!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: WE HAVE ENTERED THE GANG WAR PART OF THE MATCH!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: JUNIOR OFFICIAL STEPHANIE LEDBETTER IS DOING EVERYTHING SHE CAN TO END THE ANARCHY!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: WHAT MORE CAN HAPPEN IN THIS MATCH???

Everyone is everywhere right now. Bree is being cornered by Chad and Thad. Kira tries to make the save, but Chad turns around and starts to light the Tag Team Champion up as well. TJS 4 NEWS and Sui Obata jump in as well, but it’s too crowded and Teddy accidentally elbows Obata, causing them to branch off and fight. Kai grabs Thad and hits his SUPLEX-LIFT KIRIFUDA CLUTCH!!! Knowing neither is legal, he chokes Thad out until Thad stops moving and rolls him out of the ring. Desperately, Teddy hits Sui with THAT ONE SLAM FROM BAND CAMP!!! Chad hits Kira with the CHADDICAL SABBATICAL!!! He realizes he can’t capitalize though and sees Dana inching towards Bree, who made her way back to their corner position. Chad runs up and drills Bree with a SUPER CHAD PUNCH!!! He drags Dana, who fights him, to his corner and tries to force her to tag out. Kai tries to make the save, but Chad low bridges the top rope and Kai comes tumbling out as Chad tags himself in. He dumps Dana out onto Kai and he targets Kira. Charging as fast as he can, Chad goes for another SUPER CHAD PU- POISON MIST!!! It’s a multi-team match, it’s legal folks! Chad Kassidy is blinded and stumbles around the ring ropes, looking for Thad. A voice says “Over here”, and Chad follows it and goes for a tag. The Tag Team Champions try their best to stop this, unaware that they failed. They hit STOP THE DEFAMATION… AND FOLLOW IT WITH BU-SHI-DO!!! BUT CHAD ISN’T LEGAL…. TJS IS… AND HE HITS THE A-PEELING ELBOW!!! Kai grabs Obata by the legs, stopping him from defending as Teddy covers Kira Izumi for the… 1… 2… 3!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH... VIA PINFALL... AND NEW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS... TJS & KAI URIGAWA... TJS 4 NEWS!!!

Kai rushes Teddy, followed by Mike and Cam. They capture the moment as the other. Teddy waves over for a microphone, and Mike Stanley pulls one out of his pocket for Teddy.

TJS: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE JUST RECEIVED BREAKING NEWS... WE DID IT!!!

The fans go crazy as Teddy points to Kai.

TJS: AND NOW TO FIELD REPORTER KAI URIGAWA IN THE FIELD NOW!!!

Kai just puts a thumb up to the camera as Steph the Ref goes to hand the new champions their tag team tit- KIRA IZUMI AND SUI OBATA GRAB THE TITLES BEFORE TJS 4 NEWS CAN GET THEM!!! The Dead Pretenders stare at the titles that they just lost. The fans wait with bated breath as the former champions look at the new ones, AND HAND THE TITLES OVER THEMSELVES!!! The Dead Pretenders and TJS 4 NEWS all raise each other's hands. Bree Smith of the Baehemoths comes in to celebrate with her friend, as her partner gives respect from ringside. The World's Chaddest Tag Team sits on the ramp, fuming at the loss they just took.

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: WE HAVE NEW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS, AND THEY ARE TRULY NEWSWORTHY!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: THEY AREN'T THE WORLD'S CHADDEST TAG TEAM, BUT YOU CAN'T HELP BUT BE HAPPY FOR TJS 4 NEWS!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: SPEAK FOR YOURSELVES, I WOULD HAVE TAKEN ANY OTHER TEAM TBH!!! BRING BACK CHISELTOOTH AND ROOFLESS FOR ALL I CARE!!!

[NVR Staff]

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[NVR Staff]

NVR WRESTLING
R!ZE CHAMPIONSHIP
SINGLES MATCH
MYOJIN (C)
vs
BRODY HOWITZER

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS IS MATCH IS FOR THE NVR R!ZE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

KING OF B-LIST!!!
R!ZING SUN!!!
KING OF B-LIST!!!
R!ZING SUN!!!
KING OF B-LIST!!!
R!ZING SUN!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Introducing first, the challenger...

The tempo of "Journey to the Center of the Mind" would pick up gradually, as Brody makes his way to the top of the ramp and holding a kendo stick in the "This is my Boomstick!" pose, before pointing it at the crowd as he makes his way to the ring after some stage hand rolls out some red carpet for him to walk, as he enters the ring ready to make some art.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: And now, the champion...

The compressed, 8-bit sounds of Silhouette by PASTEL GHOST reverbs throughout the arena as the lights dim. Purple, pink, and blue hues dance around and soak the audience in an ethereal aesthetic as the people in attendance raise the flashlights on their phones, mimicking a starfield. The Shining Star, MYŌJIN, emerges at the entrance, smirking as they take in the reactions- both good and bad. Taking their time to strut down the ring, eyes focused purely on the squared circle ahead.

Pastel Ghost, you're sleeping

Saunter in the evening

You won't need me and it's just

I'm colder, I'm colder, I'm colder

They walk up the steel steps, climbing up their nearest turnbuckle. Standing up as they give a piercing stare to the many watching while vibrant magenta flashes past their face from the ceiling above as they nonchalantly cast off their bedazzled jacket and toss it aside.

Sit and wait on pale mist

Bury me in your kiss

You drown me in a whisper

I warned you, I warned you, I wanted you

Over and over and over

MYŌJIN backflips off of the top rope, landing on their feet while smoothly backing up into their respective corner. Lowering themself as they run both hands through their hair before holding onto the ropes near them, tilting their head enigmatically with patience as they wait for the match to begin.

Another NVR Show, another R!ZE Title defense. MYOJIN is the defending champion here as they take on the wildcard that is “The King of the B-List” Brody Howitzer. MYOJIN goes in for the tie-up, to keep things traditional, but Brody just pops them right in the nose with a straight jab and that sets the tone for the opening of this match. MYO wipes their nose and comes back with a flurry of strikes, causing Howitzer to backpedal into the ropes and escape to the outside. Brody thinks he’s safe as MYOJIN walks away from the ropes, but it was just to get momentum as they hit a TRIANGLE MOONSAULT ONTO BRODY!!! MYOJIN lights Brody up on the outside with a series of forearms that stun The Saint of Miami. Looking to do early damage, MYOJIN wraps Brody in a ripcord and spins him out for ASTRAL PROJECTI-NO!!! Brody counters by launching MYOJIN groin first into the ring post at the apex of the Shiranui! Brody rolls in and out of the ring to restart the count before lifting MYO up and SLAMMING THEM WITH A BIG BACK SUPLEX!!! He flexes over the downed Champion, taunting them and the crowd, who is firmly behind the MYOJIN. He throws the R!ZE Champion into the ring and climbs the top rope. He taunts the NVR Faithful before leaping off for CHINKILLA- IZAR!!! MYOJIN CATCHES HOWITZER IN THE TRIANGLE CHOKE!!! Brody flops around like a fish, trying to get himself to the corner, but the master submission specialist keeps Brody trapped. Desperately, he tries to stack MYOJIN up for the… 1… 2… MYOJIN RELEASES!!! Brody grabs at his throat as he gets to a knee and MYOJIN lunges at him with STARDUST FLA- BLOCKED!!! Howitzer has his arms up to block and lands an uppercut that rattles MYOJIN’s teeth! MYO stumbles back as Brody follows up with a SINGLE KNEE FACEBUSTER!!! The champion is down on one knee now, as Brody tucks their head in for THE DEATH KILL DRIVER!!! MYO is left on their head as Brody throws them to the mat for a cocky pin and the… 1… 2… MYO GETS AN ARM UP!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: Brody Howitzer is VICIOUS in that ring

K.T. ANDERSON: SPIKE HIM AGAIN, MR. AWARD-WINNING ACTOR!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: MYOJIN IS AS RESILIENT AS BRODY IS GRITTY, THAT’S FOR SURE!!!

Brody continues to push his advantage with some cheap strikes. Howitzer continuously hits eye rakes and face washes to wear MYO down. They grab their face, trying to prevent any more damage as Howitzer takes MYO down with a BLOOPER HEEL!!! MYOJIN is sent stumbling into the corner and Brody grabs them by the hair and throws them into the middle turnbuckle. He stomps them 10 times, trying to get the crowd to count with him as he goes about it. Brody runs around the ring, looking for a BASEMENT BLOOPER HE-NO!!! MYOJIN rolls out of the way just in time! Howitzer catches himself before he collides with the ropes and he springboards onto the middle turnbuckle. Brody leaps off with a DIVING BLOCK- MYOJIN SIDE STEPS AGAIN!!! The King of the B-List uses the rest of his momentum to hit a knee trembler… INTO A NECKBREAKER!!! He lays over the Champion for the… 1… 2… ELECTRA!!! MYOJIN REVERSES!!! MYO has the inverted Banana Split hold locked in, and Brody is struggling to get out. Howitzer wiggles the grip of MYOJIN loose enough for him to break free. MYOJIN tries to regain full control of the match, but Brody does a standing switch and throws MYOJIN shoulder-first into the ring post. Brody stumbles to the other side of the ring and he smacks his head a few times. He points to MYOJIN, who is only standing because of the ropes they’re holding, and he goes for a RUNNING CHINKILLA- ONEIRATAXIA!!! MYO hits a bicycle knee that takes Brody down, but The R!ZING SUN knows they have to do more to take over fully, so they hit the STAR DUST RUSH!!! Brody is downed as MYOJIN gets the fans to cheer them on. They gingerly ride the ropes to the nearest corner and climb to the top. MYOJIN points to Brody on the ground and hits FALLING FROM HEAVEN!!! MYO covers for the… 1… 2… 3!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH... VIA PINFALL... AND STILL NVR R!ZE CHAMPION... MYOJIN!!!

MYOJIN is back to their feet, and they hold up three fingers, representing their now 3 successful title defenses. Just 2 left before MYOJIN is able to get a shot at the NVR World Championship. Brody continues to lie down in the center of the ring, not moving. He's either absolutely knocked out, injured, or acting, but whatever it is, it looks real. MYOJIN notices this, but just steps over Brody as they lift their R!ZE Championship high in the air to celebrate with the fans.

GEMMA MARCHAND: We call them the R!ZING SUN for a reason. MYOJIN continues to dominate, and is now more than halfway to their Option C!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: Another successful title defense by MYOJIN, but major props to Brody Howitzer for the effort. It was a little dirty here and there, but it was a valiant effort for sure!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: The man saved us from the Z-ietcong and Crocjaw!!! IT WAS MORE THAN VALIANT!!!

[NVR Staff]

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED...

PLEASE
STAND
BY

We’re treated to what appears to be a feed from a CRT monitor. We’re looking at what appears to be an underground compound, with a long desk stacked to the ceiling with monitors, and the surface that doesn’t have any monitors on it decorated by keyboards and audio mixing boards. Seated at the desk in a high-backed chair is Erik Holland, staring grimly at the monitors that all appear to be showing him various NVR broadcasts, others showing the NVR logo, and still others showing him feeds of himself in the past in other ladder matches he’s competed in.

ERIK HOLLAND: “What’s interesting to me about this ladder match you’ve invited me to is that it presents OPPORTUNITY. We’re all going to bleed for a case that can be cashed in on any of the champions here, at any time, in any place.”

Erik continues to stare at the monitors.

ERIK HOLLAND: “While I relish the opportunity to risk great bodily harm for a new crop of fans, for people who have never experienced what I bring to professional wrestling, I am wondering... Does NVR really know what it’s getting itself into giving me a chance to get to the top of the mountain within MINUTES of joining the roster?”

He places his palms flat on the desk, as the camera cuts to find his face awash in the blue monitor light.

ERIK HOLLAND: “There is a reason that the ah, how do you call it, brass...likes to keep me away from the top spots around here. It’s because they’ve all seen me at the top, every single one, and they’ve seen me turn the industry on its head again and again with what I can do in the ring. But NVR, you’re not scared of me, are you? You’re not scared of what I represent. And that is…comforting…”

A dark chuckle from the Maniac.

ERIK HOLLAND: “Because your fans are about to experience something they have never seen in NVR. A man who has become synonymous with Deathmatch wrestling all over the world, a man who has successfully married the extreme styles with the tradition and the LEGACY of professional wrestling, someone who is ABSOLUTELY willing to put himself into the hospital to entertain your people, to get them coming back, BEGGING, PLEEEEADING…for more. I can’t HELP but accede to their demands..”

Holland’s eyes narrow as he grips the table hard. The monitors continue to blare as Holland gets more and more intense.

ERIK HOLLAND: “So I’ll be TAKING that briefcase. I’ll climb that ladder and I’ll do it over the BODIES of each and every one of my opponents, some of the very best in professional wrestling. And then when I have that case in my hot little hands…hahaha…then the question is, when do I pull the trigger? When do I make a dream REALITY? When do I add..”

He turns around, and as if on cue a trophy case lights up behind him that shows rows and rows of championship belts and trophies that The Haunted has amassed over the years. He walks purposefully over to a spot in the display, one where the spotlight has narrowed and focused..an empty spot.

ERIK HOLLAND: “To the collectionnnn…”

Holland trails off as he places a palm on the glass, lost in thought, as all the monitors perfectly framed behind him switch to the NVR logo. The feed cuts to color bars and then black.

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[NVR Staff]

DURING THE BREAK...
Julianna DiMaria is back in front of an NVR camera and she is even wearing an #NVRevenge t-shirt to boot. Her emotions appear to be mixed at the moment, but she’s not straying whatsoever from her demeanor or her mission as she begins to express her thoughts.

JULIANNA DIMARIA: “Fresh start..."

"Yeah, I would say that sums things up the best and I have no regrets in saying that. After all, for a while, things were absolutely shit after my world title run ended and considering that feels like eons ago due to all of the tape delays… those two words? How could they not sum things up. Granted, things were getting a LITTLE bit better. I did get to the final four of the summit which was nice. I beat Gavin Grimes and I have no complaints about that. Things were starting to look up. So, since it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these things in the NVR universe so to speak, let me bring you up to speed on what I’ve been up to…"

"Outside of this company? Things have been AMAZING!"

"I’ve won a couple of more championships and I’m even coming off of a 6 month run as a world champion."

"I’ve become even BETTER than before. I’ve honed my craft. I’ve finally found away to shrink the waves that my career has been on and to be more consistent. I’m going to say it right here, right now… that I personally GUARANTEE that the “post-title reign slump” narrative about my career is DEAD… BURIED… and it will NEVER fucking happen again in NVR or anywhere else I wrestle. That narrative is GONE! I was so sick of it! I was so sick of those waves my career would be on. I was especially tired of the inconsistency."

"Away from here, I’ve developed a new fire within me."

"That means that everyone else in this ladder match needs to watch the fuck out and the same goes for anyone that tries to stop me. I’m not the same old Julianna that would dominate for stretches and then slump for stretches. No, fuck that noise. I have become mentally stronger in my time away and… you know…"

"I’ve even developed a little more heart for this business than I had before."

Julianna takes a pause for a bit as she reflects on how things were before.

JULIANNA DIMARIA: "I have to make a bit of a confession though. The last time NVR was up and going? I will be the first to admit that I had a lack of heart for it. Yes, I rose up and have done some amazing things, but I am going to take accountability and I will admit that when things weren’t going my way, I had a tendency to just ‘give up’ or ‘mail it in’. That’s what I was doing when I lost the NVR World title. It sucked just coming off of a Wrestler of the Year win and then the title was gone at the snap of a finger and I just gave up so easily after that… at least for a while."

"Those ‘prolonged slumps’ and that stupid narrative… I honestly manifested it to a degree because I had this stupid tendency to half ass and mail things in when things weren’t going my way. It’s this stupid PTSD thing with my dad. He was always a perfectionist and he brought me up in this business as one and every time I was a little less than perfect… every, single, fucking time… I’d deal with so much psychological abuse from him and he would always tell me that if I can’t be perfect, not to bother at all. The experiences that I had early in my career stemming back to these garbage places like Portland Pro, Kitchen Cleaning Wrestling and even Mainstream in recent times… they sucked. They bothered me for too long."

"But now? I’ve got a hunger and a fire unlike anything I’ve had before. In my own time away, I’ve been productive and I’ve built myself up back further beyond just winning a third world title. I have discovered a new passion for this business beyond anything my father could ever teach me and I can tell you for a fact that this new fire is what is going to push me across the finish line in this ladder match. I’m not ‘daddy’s victim’ anymore. I’m not a victim of my fucked up ex-boyfriend anymore. I’m not the victim of those places that I’ve mentioned treating me like garbage. I’m BETTER than I was before."

"This #NVRevengeTour is still going…"

"And those that wrote me off in this company are in for TONS of surprises as I get BACK to the level I DESERVE to be at!"

Julianna leaves at this point and the scene fades out.

[NVR Staff]

FRESH START
LADDER MATCH
JULIANNA DIMARIA vs ERIK HOLLAND vs JESSICA CARTER
vs JD DRIFTWOOD vs IZZY VAN DOREN vs DARBY MACNAMARA

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS NEXT MATCH IS THE FRESH START LADDER MATCH!!!

NVR WRESTLING!!!
CLAP!CLAP!CLAPCLAPCLAP!!!
NVR WRESTLING!!!
CLAP!CLAP!CLAPCLAPCLAP!!!
NVR WRESTLING!!!
CLAP!CLAP!CLAPCLAPCLAP!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Introducing first...

The upbeat, fast-paced tunes of Machine Gun Kelly’s pop punk “Kiss Kiss” start to play and Darby comes out from backstage with his usual carefree energy. Pausing he’ll glance around to study the crowd and then begin to make his way quickly. On his way to the ring, he’ll try and barter and trade with fans along the ramp, looking to exchange any of the nick-nacks he might have picked up backstage (or who the hell knows where else). Sometimes he might be successful. Others he might come up empty. But eventually, he’ll turn his attention back to the task at hand, ascend the steel ringsteps, and then up the nearby turnbuckle post, flipping off the top turnbuckle and into the ring where he’ll find his way to his corner and (most likely) try and pickpocket the referee’s wallet on his way there.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: The next contender...

Cher Lloyd’s “I Wish” featuring T.I. hits the speakers, paving the way for the arrival of Jessica Carter. She emerges through the curtain with a spring in her step and stops on the stage to raise her left index finger into the air. She yells out at the top of her lungs, like a form of battle cry, before beginning her descent down the ramp. Smiling from ear to ear, she swings her hips as though she’s modeling at New York Fashion Week.

Sauntering down to the ring, Jessica waves and smiles out to the crowd before finally reaching the end of the ramp. She climbs up the steps and hops around the ring post, then straddles the middle rope. She winks at the camera before slapping her backside, finally pulling the rest of her form inside of the ring. There, she heads to one of the four posts and ascends to the middle turnbuckle, where she will perform her signature pose before hopping back down to get in some last-second stretches.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Now coming to the ring...

The lights suddenly completely shut off as static covers the screen, to be replaced with what looks like vital signs; brain activity and heartbeat specifically. The words “PROJECT HOLLAND: ENGAGE” appear across the bottom of the ‘tron, and the crowd HITS THEIR FEET, cheering so loud it's almost drowning it out.

YOU'RE HAVING PARANOID DELUSIONS!!!
YOUR BRAIN WILL NOT KNOW THE DIFFERENCE!!!
SOMEONE HAS ERASED HIS MEMORIES!!!

Out of nowhere, Static X absolutely DETONATES over the loudspeaker, reducing the stage to a red-and-blue strobing mosh pit as Erik Holland shoves his way through the curtain, goggles shining in the inky red-ness, tugging at his beard as he staggers up and down the stage, imploring the raging crowd to cheer even louder; but at the same time almost looking like he's arguing with himself.

THAT BOY’S ONE MEAN MOTHERFUCKER!!!

Once the lyrics start, Erik ROARS, makes a beeline for the ring, pinballing off the fans to tag hands with them, and letting them slap his back, whatever it takes to whip the audience in attendance into a complete frenzy. Every now and then down the ramp, he stops, turning around in a lazy circle, taking it all in before racing off again.

He dives under the ropes once he gets to ringside, crawling on his belly toward the hard camera. He pulls the lenses of the welding goggles off his eyes so we can see that demented gleam burning in those brown irises, then he mugs for the camera shouting indistinct threats--even chewing on the bottom rope--before he bursts to his feet and hits the opposite side ropes, THROWING his hands out and receiving flashbulbs in response. Holland whips his coat off, tossing it out into the first row, and does the same with his goggles, staring out under that eye makeup and proud of how completely insane his fans are, before he settles into the corner, that eerie look of focus taking over. The lights finally come up.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Introducing next...

“Deal with the Devil” hits the speakers as Julianna DiMaria appears on the stage, greeted by some boos from the fans in attendance. She ignores them and heads down to the ring with a confident, focused look. Once she heads inside the ring, she cracks her knuckles, indicating she's ready to fight and afterward does the "talk to the hand" gesture toward all the fans who are booing her, displaying another touch of arrogance to get the fans against her even more. She heads to her corner and scoffs at the reaction she's getting as the song fades and she waits for what's coming next.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Currently walking down the ramp...

The intro to "Symbol of Nevermore" by Superjoint as the crowd gets to their feet. After a few moments, JD Driftwood bursts from the curtain. He waves his arms trying to get the fans hyped, pacing across the stage area and screaming "LET'S FUCKING GO". After a couple of minutes of hype, the verse hits, and he starts bouncing off the barricade, trying to mosh with fans as he makes his way to the ring. JD rolls to the center of the ring pops to his feet, and throws a middle finger in the air as the fans yell out with him “J F’N D”!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: And the final opponent...

Her new darker theme song pumps through the PA as Izzy Van Doren slowly struts out onto the stage. She lunges at the camera, making the operator step back. She used to be greeted with chants of her name, but it's replaced with a chorus of boos. Izzy scowls at the fans in the arena. She turns her back to the camera to reveal a large, green broken heart painted on her jacket. She pivots and starts marching to the ring.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: "Introducing first/And the opponent: from Chicago, IL; she is IZZY VAAAAAAAN DOOOOREEEEEEEEN!!!”

Izzy climbs the stairs, pauses to look out at the audience, walks out onto the apron, and stands there with her arms outstretched, soaking in the negative reaction from the audience. She pivots again, walks back to the turnbuckle, climbs up, and points her scowl at the hard cam. She hops down and stands in the center of the ring.

As if this night hadn’t been chaotic enough, we now go to our ‘Fresh Start” Ladder Match. Two super heavyweights, a Were-Raccoon, and three of the most decorated women in NVR history stand around waiting for someone to move. JD Driftwood breaks the silence, screaming “FUCK THIS” as he boots Izzy Van Doren in the gut and tosses her into Erik Holland. Darby MacNamara leaps onto his long-time rival’s back, trying to rip JD’s beard off. Julianna realizes that there’s only one person left, but comes to that realization a little too late as Jessica Carter hits a SUPERKICK!!! DiMaria goes careening into the ropes and Carter hits a cross body that has them both fall through the middle and top ropes! On the other side of the ring, Izzy Van Doren is fighting for her life as Eri Holland has her stuck in a front facelock and is just hammering his fist into her back. He lifts her up for a SUPLEX LIFT POWERBO- HURRICANRANA!!! Izzy catches Erik with a well-timed counter as she follows up with KICK AND SNARE!!! Darby is still trying to maul JD while hanging on his back. JD smashes into turnbuckles and ring ropes, but nothing is working. The agile and fluid MacNamara is all over the place. Finally, Darby is loosened up enough that he can’t hold on anymore and JD squashes him with a SIDEWALK SLAM!!! Driftwood is slow to his feet, having struggled with the chokes and scratches from Darby. JD tries to go for PSYCHO HOLIDAY… BUT DARBY COUNTERS OUT WITH A FLATLINER!!! JD’s brain seems to be moosh now as Darby looks to put him down with THE WAXING MO- JD DUCKS THE KICK… BUSCH GARDENS!!! Darby rolls out as JD sees Izzy hit her Kick and Snare combo on Erik. Izzy turns around to hype the fans up, BUT JD TURNS HER INSIDE OUT WITH A PEZ DISPENSER!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: NO LADDERS YET, BUT THERE’S STILL SO MUCH CARNAGE!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: THERE’S A BATTLE TO BE HAD AT EVERY PHASE OF THIS MATCH!!! WE’VE SEEN IN THE RING AND ARE STARTING TO SEE IT ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE RING, BUT I HAVE A FEELING IT WON’T BE MUCH LONGER UNTIL WE SEE IT ABOVE THE RING!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: THERE NEEDS TO BE SOMEONE STANDING BEFORE THEY CAN PULL OUT A LADDER!!!

Lucky for the bloodthirsty commentators and the even thirstier fans, ladders are introduced shortly after the mass knockdowns. JD tries to grab one, thinking he is the only person standing, but Erik Holland comes charging at him and a hoss battle ensues at ringside. Julianna is much more successful, though. Despite Jess Carter lighting her up with kicks, Julianna goes for the apron skirt and grabs a ladder from beneath the ring, throwing it into Jess’s stomach! Jess doubles over and Julianna slams the ladder over her back. Jessica tries to get back up, but Julianna stays on top of her target, hitting a FORWARD RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP ONTO THE LADDER!!! Julianna takes a moment to enjoy her handiwork, but HERE COMES IZZY VAN DOREN WITH A STAGE DIVE INTO JULIANNA… ONTO THE LADDER!!! Izzy takes Julianna and dumps her over the announce table. She then rolls Jessica under the ring before sliding the ladder into the ring. IVD starts to set up the ladder, but she doesn’t get to climb it, as DARBY MACNAMARA HITS FAUGH A BALLAGH!!! As soon as Izzy places that open ladder on its feet, Darby charges through the crease with a spear! He starts heading up the ladder, but here comes Erik Holland with a ladder of his own!!! He just lifts it over his head and tosses it at Darby, who instantly slides down. Darby lands a few strikes on the legs of Eri, trying to weaken his base, and lands a stiff pump kick that staggers The Ghost in the Machine. Darby gets some speed looking for a SPRINGBOARD CROSSBO- CAUGHT!!! Erik holds Darby for a moment before throwing him INTO THE STANDING LADDER WITH DAMNATION ALLEY!!! Darby’s body warps the ladder, so Erik rips it apart and throws it to the outside, nearly hitting fans in the front row! Erik starts to set up the ladder he brought into the ring, but before he can set it up, JD Driftwood enters the ring with a ladder of his own. Driftwood challenges Holland to a duel with ladders and ERIK OBLIGES!!! The Super Heavyweights take swings at each other with the climbable battering rams, but nothing lands significantly until they both spin around and land PERFECT FACE SHOTS WITH THE LADDERS!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: DOWN GOES THE BIG MEN!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: THEY’RE THE ONLY ONES THAT COULD PULL OFF A LADDER JOUST AND KNOCK EACH OTHER OUT, THAT’S FOR SURE!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: SOMETHING TELLS ME, THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!!!

For a moment, there’s calm, but then Izzy Van Doren gets the others together, AND THEY PULL JD DRIFTWOOD OUT OF THE RING!!! Darby, Julianna, Jess, and Izzy lift him up for a QUADRUPLE POWERBOMB ONTO THE ANNOUNCE TABLE!!! They make sure to bury JD with all of the chairs for the broadcast team, the table and bell for the timekeeper, and parts of the table debris! They then turn their attention to the other Monster of a Man, but Holland is way ahead of them. He grabs a chair from beneath the ring and tries to fight off all 4 of them, and nearly defeats them, but Julianna gets behind him and gets him with a LOW BLOW!!! THEN A WAXING MOON BY DARBY, ASS KISSER BY JESSICA, AND A KICK AND SNARE BY IZZY!!! Erik still isn’t fully downed though, as he astonishingly starts to rise back to his feet, BUT JULIANNA HITS THE DIMARIA CODE ONTO THE CHAIR HE HAD!!! They place the two ladders from the ring on him for added buffer, and with both Heavy Hitters buried, IT’S A RACE TO THE TOP!!! Everyone runs and brings a fresh ladder into the ring, and shortly there are 4 ladders in the ring! Izzy and Jess get their ladders set up, but Julianna takes her ladder and smacks Darby with it. Darby drops his ladder trying to defend himself, but he still gets hit. She follows up with two more ladder shots, before trapping him in the corner with it! As DiMaria tries to take out Darby, Jess, and Izzy climb up on separate ladders and try to boot the other down to the mat. Izzy hits Jess’ ladder just right and it starts to tip, but CARTER LEAPS TO THE OTHER LADDER!!! Izzy stomps on her face and shoots up the ladder, reaching for the briefcase above them, but Jess rakes her back and slides to the other side of the ladder. Now theyre battling atop the ladder, and It looks like Jess is getting the advantage as she SMASHES IZZY’S HEAD ON THE LADDER!!! She reaches over IVD and touches the briefcase, AND SHE ALMOST GETS IT, BUT IZZY CHOPS HER THROAT!!! Izzy turns around like she’s going for a SUPER ADIOS AMIG- JULIANNA TOPPLES THE LADDER!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: JULIANNA, YOU MONSTER!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: SHE JUST MURDERED JESS CARTER AND IZZY VAN DOREN!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: THE NVREVENGE TOUR MIGHT ACTUALLY BE GOING SOMEWHERE RIGHT NOW!!!

With Jess and Izzy just sacks of meat and bone on the mat, Julianna has a clear shot to the top! She sets up one of the spare ladders as a brace and starts to climb to the top. She taunts the crowd as she reaches up and starts to REMOVE THE BRIEFCA- DARBY FROM OUT OF NOWHERE WITH THE I’D RATHER BE SHINY!!! They both hit the mat hard. Julianna tries to get to her feet, but Darby hits a DIRTBIRD ONTO A LADDER!!! The fans are on their feet, can the Were-Raccoon do it? He hops onto the brace-side of the ladder and gets to the to-ERIK HOLLAND TEARS THROUGH THE MAT!!! In the time it takes Darby to climb up and reach for the briefcase, Erik is already up there. He grabs Darby by the throat and hits DEATH RACE 2000 OFF THE LADDER!!! Erik gets to his feet and attacks the 3 women trying to rise to their feet in the ring. When he feels it’s safe to head up the ladder, HE GETS HIT IN THE BACK BY JD DRIFTWOOD!!! JD is slamming a ladder into Erik’s back, knocking him down a rung each time until he’s on the mat. JD grabs Erik and locks in NOW SAY GOODNIGHT!!! Holland goes limp and now JD has the right of way. He’s not sure the 1 ladder is going to hold him, so he sets up another ladder and another brace that’s identical to the other double-ladder set-up. However, it takes so long that everyone is back to their feet, staring at each other… AND IT’S A MAD DASH UP THE LADDERS!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: WE’RE IN THE HOME STRETCH NOW LADIES AND GENTS!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: WHO WILL CAPITALIZE??? WHO WILL WALK AWAY WITH ANY CHAMPIONSHIP OPPORTUNITY BRIEFCASE!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: COME ON, JESS!!!

JD climbs up between the two ladders, but Jess and Izzy batter him with strikes and climb over him, booting him on their way up. Erik flapjacks Julianna onto the bracing ladders and climbs up the little ladder-made platform. Darby tries to climb up the sides, but he gets an eye poke and a boot to send him back down. Jess and Izzy duke it out on top of the two ladders as Erik Hollands arises on the other side. He clacks their head together and puts them on his shoulders for the DOUBLE TOXIC AVENGER THROUGH THE BRACING LADDERS!!! JD starts to move up the ladders, but they’re warped now from the carnage. He wobbles to the top as he REACHES UP FOR THE BRIEFCA- ONE LADDER IMPLODES!!! Driftwood loses his footing, but he holds onto the briefcase for dear life. He’s trying his best to break the carabiner that’s holding the briefcase or get a foot on the other ladder as he wiggles around- DIVING FAUGH A BALLAGH!!! Darby snipes his rival out of the air, but they fall awkwardly and it knocks them both out! We’ve got one last person on their feet, and that’s JULIANNA DIMARIA. With a single ladder standing, if you can call it that, and the 5 bodies lying around the ring, Julianna slowly rises to the top, taunting all of the NVR Faithful as she reaches for the briefcase AND PULLS IT DOWN!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH... AND THE HOLDER OF THE FRESH START CHAMPIONSHIP OPPORTUNITY BRIEFCASE... JULIANNA DIMARIA!!!

Julianna leaps down from the warped ladder and runs to the ramp before anyone can touch her. In the ring, Darby and JD are back at it, clearly having re-ignited their rivalry once again. Erik Holland has disappeared, having slunk back underneath the ring. World's Chaddest Faction comes out and helps Jessica to the back. Lastly, Izzy Van Doren just sits in the center of the ring, staring out at Julianna celebrating on the ramp. IVD has been struggling with whether or not she should continue to play by the rules, but it seems like she might be coming to a conclusion in this moment. The only thing that is for sure, is that the #NVRevengeTour is now in FULL effect!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: JULIANNA HAS EARNED HER FRESH START!!! She has spent the time in the hiatus really coming into her own, and now, it's time for her to make her way back to the top!

GEMMA MARCHAND: I won't lie, I've been skeptical of the #NVRevengeTour this entire time, but Julianna really pulled it off here!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: LOOKS LIKE THE SCOURGE HAS FOUND HER MUCHNESS AGAIN!!! I'm still no fan, but out of everyone, I'm just glad it wasn't Jess Carter!!!

[NVR Staff]

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[NVR Staff]

BACKSTAGE...
Someone presumably Nevada herself has hung a large sheet behind her on the wall and is using a tablet to project images onto said sheet. These images vary from subject to subject but most of them are Nevada's opponent tonight Karen Willow getting her teeth kicked in or her arm twisted into a pretzel, or botching a move on herself. It's almost impressive if you realize that these images cover Karen's career from her debut up until the last NVR show. These images play for a moment on a loop and then Nevada herself steps into the shot. Wearing one of her signature spangly gears that have so many sequins and crystals that it winks as she moves, she's got a bit of a smile on her face possibly because she finds the images behind her amusing.

We should probably give her a break because she's had a rough few weeks but she smiles despite it all. Another moment and then she presses something in her hand and the images freeze with a particularly comical one of Karen with her mouth gaped wide open after a loss.

NEVADA BROOKS You know, being truthful here with all of you watching this, I have a confession to make. I can't stand Karen Willow. Are there other people that I dislike more than her, of course there are I'm only human. There's not a thing wrong with that. I'm also grown and I don't randomly go around attacking people just because they act like jerks or run their mouths. I don't even randomly attack people because they have something I want. Mostly that's because if I want it I already know a way to get it or put myself into a position where I can get it. I don't have to explain it, you've seen me do it for the last almost three years. I think I do need to clear something up though, I can respect someone and dislike them at the same time. You know what they say two things can be true. A few weeks ago I might not have even been able to put into words exactly what it was about Karen that I disliked so much. And no I'm not talking about the fact that she tried to say that I was washed, that's just typical lip flapping garbage spewing crap throwing from somebody who is actually washed and passed her point of expiration.

There's a light wink from Nevada then, almost playful despite the sharper edge to her words. She's a good woman, she follows the rules and everyone knows it, but she's also got that darkness in her that comes directly from her lineage and everyone knows that too.

NEVADA BROOKS: You're a smug little shit Karen. You know you're past it. You know you might be able to wiggle yourself back into the spotlight where you believe you belong but promise you this nobody missed you while I was on top. They might have gotten excited about who you were facing and you decided that they were excited about you, but trust me they weren't. You haven't really been able to back up your words for quite a while and you thought nobody noticed. I could let all of that go, this is an industry filled with wildly dramatic egotistical athletes after all. And nobody wants to be on the downward slide of their career when there's still money to be made and matches to have. I could have let all of that go except you're trying to drag down somebody I actually respect in Izzy Van Doran. You run around saying that nobody better interfere with your best friend all while you're trying to cut her off at the knees because you're terrified that she is going to find her footing again and her star is going to rise because she still has that in her and you don't. It's pathetic and I'm sick of it and I'm not going to let you get away with it. Tonight? I'm going to show you what I'm willing to do so that you fail. Because that's what really matters here, that you don't get what you want.

Nevada points at the camera and then snaps her fingers, turning away and heading out. The camera zooms in again on Karen's face before fading completely to black.

[NVR Staff]

GRUDGE MATCH
NEVADA BROOKS
vs
KAREN WILLOW

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS IS A GRUDGE MATCH!!!

LET'S GO VADA!!!
KAREN SUCKS!!!
LET'S GO VADA!!!
KAREN SUCKS!!!
LET'S GO VADA!!!
KAREN SUCKS!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Introducing first...

ALL THE THINGS SHE SAID
ALL THE THINGS SHE SAID
RUNNING THROUGH MY HEAD
RUNNING THROUGH MY HEAD
RUNNING THROUGH MY HEAD

ALL THE THINGS SHE SAID
ALL THE THINGS SHE SAID
RUNNING THROUGH MY HEAD
RUNNING THROUGH MY HEAD
ALL THE THINGS SHE SAID

THIS IS NOT ENOUGH

“All The Thing She Said” by Poppy plays and the arena lights flicker between pink and darkness while thick smoke fills the stage. As the beat kicks in, Karen Willow steps through the curtain - illuminated by a single spotlight - and surveys the fans with narrowed eyes. The corners of her mouth slowly curl upwards before Karen saunters down the ramp. As she gets to the ringside, Karen climbs through the ropes and paces around the ring like a caged animal, never taking her eyes off the opponent as the music fades out.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: And their opponent...

As En Route To Mayhem by Apocalyptica plays, the music rolls out over the room, from the back emerges Nevada Brooks, determination in her steps as she moves down the ramp towards the ring. She pauses at the ringsteps to look out over the fans in attendance and she throws her hands up in a signal for them, a big smile on her pretty face. She pauses to wipe her boots on the apron before ducking between the ropes, lingering a bit before moving on into the ring. As Nevada Brooks attempts to remove her ring robe, SHE GETS JUMPED BY KAREN WILLOW!!! Brooks’s robe gets pulled over her head as Karen lays into her ribs with rapid punches to the ribs. Karen drags Nevada to the mat by her robe and begins stomping on the back of her head. Willow pulls Nevada back up and whips her around the ring by her tattered entrance apparel, tearing it off of her, and then begins to lay into her with mounted punches.

Jeff the Ref pulls Karen off of Nevada and helps Brooks to her feet. The Sr. Official asks 'Vada if she wants to continue, and Brooks just tells her to "Ring the Damn Bell", so he does!

The bell rings, and Karen is right back on top of Nevada with a Thesz Press. Brooks has to cover up as the blows continue to rain down on her! Karen Willow is eventually thrown off by Nevada, who quickly mounts Willow and begins laying into her with blows of her own! Willow is now forced cover-up, but she squirms free from Brooks and get to the ropes! Nevada forcefully drags her off of them and then pulls Karen to her feet. Nevada Brooks begins hitting MULTIPLE HAIR-PULL SNAPMARES!!! Feeling the momentum, Brooks sends Karen over the top rope WITH A MASSIVE CLOTHESLINE… BUT KAREN LANDS ON HER FEET!!! Karen sweeps Nevada’s legs and drags her to the outside. Karen Willow whips Nevada Brooks into the ring steps AND FOLLOWS UP WITH A SHOTGUN DROPKICK!!! Willow rolls Brooks back into the ring and covers… 1… 2… KICKOUT!!! Karen is quick to keep the pressure applied on Nevada as she stomps on Brooks’s fingers. After a few good stomps, Karen keeps Nevada’s fingers under her boot and grinds them into the mat. Brooks tries to get her fingers loose but can’t as Karen Willow gets into her face and trash talks as she struggles to escape. Nevada finally gets free with a DESPERATION HEADBUTT!!! Brooks tries to get up, but she is given a headbutt right back from Karen Willow that staggers both women! Each woman stands there, stunned for a mome- SIMULTANEOUS HEADBUTTS!!! Both women are down and the ref starts to count!

GEMMA MARCHAND: GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: I don’t know if I’d call either woman a great mind, but CTE means nothing when there is glory on the line I guess!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: These two women have proven time and time again that they are willing to do whatever it takes to get the win, and this is just one of those moments!

1… 2… 3… Karen reaches the ropes but so does Nevada on the far side of the ring… 4… 5… 6… both of them are using the ropes to stand… 7… 8…they are on their feet! They stare at each other across the ring and Karen Willow smiles while giving Brooks the middle finger. Nevada rushes Karen, who suckers her in and trips Brooks, sending her throat first against the middle rope. Willow picks up speed and WOLF FANG FI-NEVADA CATCHES HER OUT OF THE AIR! Brooks then drops Karen Willow face first across the top turnbuckle with SNAKE EYES!!! Nevada follows it up with a BRIDGING TIGER SUPLEX… 1… 2… KICKOUT!!! Nevada Brooks stalks Willow, sensing victory nearing as Karen struggles to even get back off the mat. Brooks rushes Karen Willow and SHA-FUCK IT! A horrible collision in the middle of the ring as Karen threw her entire body AND AGAIN THEY MUST ANSWER THE 10 COUNT!!! 1… 2… 3… 4… Willow crawls herself to the corner meanwhile Brooks has yet to move… 5… 6… 7… still no motion from Nevada but Karen Willow is dragging herself up the turnbuckles… 8…Karen is on her feet but not Brooks… 9… 10NO!!! SHE GETS UP!!! Nevada Brooks suddenly springs back to life and shoots up to her feet! Willow can’t believe it and looks on in shock but slowly that shock turns into a smirk as Nevada collapses immediately after, the ropes being the only thing keeping her up off the mat. Watching on confidently as Brooks struggles to stay upright, Karen Willow begins to load up her superwoman punch. She charges Nevada with a WOLF FANG- ‘VADA LOW BRIDGES THE TOP ROPE!!! KAREN FALLS TO THE OUTSIDE!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: OUT GOES KAREN!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: HAVE A NICE TRIP, KAREN!!! SEE YA NEXT FALL!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: VETERAN MOVE BY NEVADA BROOKS!!!

Slowly but surely, Nevada Brooks slides to the outside, breaking the original count at about 4. She grabs Karen by the hair and drills her with a series of knees to the face… 1… 2… 3… Nevada transitions into a SWINGING NECK BREAKER ON THE FLOOR!!! She throws Karen back into the ring, but someone grabs Nevada by the shoulder. Karen distracts the ref as IZZY VAN DOREN PUNCHES NEVADA IN THE FACE!!! IVD yells at ‘Vada, telling her to keep her name out of her mouth. She whips Nevada into the ringpost before feeding her to her friends and walking away through the crowd. Karen smirks malevolently and drills Brooks with PU’AR SAYS HI!!! Karen follows up with the SPIRIT BOMB IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!!! She holds on for the… 1… 2… NO!!! NEVADA STILL KICKS OUT AT THE LAST SECOND!!! Karen rolls out to the corner and cocks her fist. Right when ‘Vada gets to her feet, Willow charges with the WOLF FANG FI- THE LIGHTS GO OUT!!! The crowd gets excited as the lights turn back on and TAPP ADDAMS IS STANDING IN FRONT OF KAREN IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!!! A GHOST FROM HER PAST!!! Karen Willow is frozen in her tracks as she looks right into the dead eyes of Tapp Addams. The lights flash on and off once again, and though Tapp is gone, Karen is still frozen in her tracks. Nevada is unaware of the guardian demon that just appeared, but she’s an opportunity and takes it as she drills Willow with SHATTER!!! She covers for the… 1… 2… 3!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH... VIA PINFALL... NEVADA BROOKS!!!

The fans buzz, knowing they had just seen what Karen saw, but Nevada assumes it's all for her. Karen is curled up in the corner as Nevada celebrates her big win in the center of the ring. Nevada calls for a microphone and stands on a turnbuckle, looking out over the crowd.

NEVADA BROOKS: IZZY VAN DOREN!!!

The fans get quiet as they listen intently to the former World Champion.

NEVADA BROOKS: YOU WANNA PUT YOUR HANDS ON ME??? YOU WANT TO TRY AND COST ME MY MATCH??? ARE YOU'RE GONNA CONTINUE TO HAVE THIS LITTLE IDENTITY CRISIS??? FINE!!! THEN ALLOW ME TO MAKE THINGS EASIER FOR YOU!!!

Nevada looks around, trying to see if Izzy is still hiding in the crowd somewhere.

NEVADA BROOKS: YOU... ME... IN A CAGE MATCH!!! NOBODY GETS IN OR OUT UNTIL WE FIX THIS NEW ATTITUDE OF YOURS!!!

The crowd goes crazy as she flips the microphone and starts to head towards the curtain, celebrating with the fans as she goes there.

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: We get a big return, a big win, AND a big call-out all within a few minutes of each other. It's a lot to digest for everyone, including me, I'm sure.

GEMMA MARCHAND: Nevada gets the win and now she has her sights set on Izzy Van Doren. Will she get what she's looking for, or will Poor Life Choices get the better of her?

K.T. ANDERSON: WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT NEVADA, IZZY, AND KAREN STILL??? TAPP ADDAMS IS BACK!!! It's from the dead, BUT HE'S STILL BACK!!!

[NVR Staff]

BACKSTAGE...
In the backstage area, Abigail Blake is just about to open a door when someone on the other end did just that. The person on the other side of the door turned out to be the current reigning and defending NVR World Champion.

ABBY BLAKE: Looky who it is. For a hot second, I thought I was in Valiant Wrestling.

MIMI SMITH: No, it's definitely the Nevvy Pro Show, Abby. Mimiland. Good luck with your six-way match tonight.

ABBY BLAKE: Thank you. I'm really looking forward to it. Shocked The Women's Championship was vacated. If I had won it back in 2023 following the women's summit I'd be right here defending it just like you, against your 'Wondertwinsie' - did I pronounce that correctly?

MIMI SMITH: Sure did and yes. It's a tough match given the history but easily, easily will be one of my best matches in the reign. If I'm going to be a fighting champion I have to take on everyone whether they're fighting with wolf fang fists, familial, or a Nevvy News Man.

ABBY BLAKE: What a coincidence. That's exactly my philosophy. I've not had a chance to show it but my fans, and you probably know that's how I was in Millennium Wrestling.

Abby took a step back to reflect on what lay ahead. The Lass from LA now thinking out loud.

ABBY BLAKE: But a scramble match, that's chaotic. It's an unprecedented challenge. Eyes in the back of your head is an understatement.

She then turned her attention back to 'Meems'. The Blaker Girl started to picture the end game of tonight. Accomplishing that last hurdle.

ABBY BLAKE: You're lucky you've only got one person to face but there's just something about being able to stand in the ring opening the next NVR show as the brand new Women's Champion and being able to say you beat not one, not two but five outstanding women to do it...

Mimi put her hand up like a cop asking a car to stop.

MIMI SMITH: Hold on now, Abby. Opening the next show is more of a World Champion thing - and since Diego and I are about to have a fifteen-star match, that slot's taken.

The look of pride on Smith's face urged Abby to breach her 'police signal' and gently sweep the champion aside. Like they were two girls competing for a singular spotlight.

ABBY BLAKE: By someone who defeats multiple former champions in one night, in the same match. Once an outsider, I hopped aboard after going all the way to win the Women's Summit Tournament. I'll be opening the show for all of us as the brand-new Women's Champion.

Mimi asserted herself again, with a little more stern tone in her voice.

MIMI SMITH: I'll be opening the show STILL the NVR WORLD champion, Abs.

The two were face to face and Blake ended this stalemate by adding:

ABBY BLAKE: Guess we'll just have to see.

As she headed out the door and left the camera on Mimi as the scene faded to black.

[NVR Staff]

EARLIER IN THE DAY...
“Too Sexy” Tiffany Lynn Page is walking into the Grady Sportatorium. She looks around the backstage area with a huge smile on her face.

TIFFANY LYNN PAGE: We are back in the saddle and I am so prepared to right the wrongs of last summer. You all had to bear witness to a travesty when I was robbed of becoming the NVR Women’s Champion. It is as simple as that but I know it is easier said than done because I have to step into the ring with five world-class wrestlers.

Tiffany stops where she stands.

TIFFANY LYNN PAGE: What? Did you think I would come out and bash all five of my opponents? I just must do that because that is the Page sister thing to do, right? That just shows how outdated of thinking all of you have. Which means I am ahead of the game as usual. The only lady in this match that I have not crossed paths with Natalie Kassidy before but that doesn’t mean I am unfamiliar with you, Natalie. Callie has been a champion practically everywhere she has gone, just like Abby. Siobhan and I have crossed paths in MWE more times than I care to. She’ll shoot herself in the foot like she always does and cost herself the NVR Women’s Championship. So, do you, girl. And then there is my old friend Brea Lombardi. For those of you fools that are unaware Brea and I have been friends for years. As much as you may not want to admit to the world, you know deep down inside that I know your strengths and weaknesses, Brea. You can best believe I will take advantage of what I know.

Tiffany begins walking further into the backstage area towards her private locker room.

TIFFANY LYNN PAGE: I arrived at NVR just in time for the company to go on hiatus and now that the company has returned I feel the urgency to make an impact around here. What better way to do that than by becoming the Women’s Champion and giving the wrestling world an NVR Women’s Champion you can all be proud of? And those of you who know of me know that I will do whatever it takes to walk out of this building as the brand new Women’s Champion.

[NVR Staff]

HEADLINE
NVR WRESTLING
WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
SCRAMBLE MATCH
ABBY BLAKE vs SIOBHAN MAHONEY vs CALLIE BUCHANAN
vs NATALIE KASSIDY vs BREA LOMBARDI vs TIFFANY LYNN PAGE

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS IS OUR HEADLINE BOUT AND IT IS A SCRAMBLE FOR THE NVR WOMEN CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

WOMEN'S WRESTLING!!!
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WOMEN'S WRESTLING!!!
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WOMEN'S WRESTLING!!!
CLAP!CLAP!CLAPCLAPCLAP!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Introducing first...

The opening riffs of Leather Rebel play, as Brea struts out and poses on the top of the ramp. She briefly flashed some devil horns and headbands, before moving down the ramp and joining in with some fans, and climbed up the apron. She does a standing split, before rolling under the bottom rope and kipping up, before posing for the crowd as her theme fades.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Please welcome next...

“Started to Make it Hot” by Iggy Azalea Ft Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, & Nicole Wray
Begins to play throughout the arena to a chorus of boos. Tiffany casually makes her way through the curtains with a cocky smile on her face and her arms raised to her sides. As she walks down the aisle she taunts the audience. Tiffany gets to the ringside and walks up the ringside stairs. She looks over at the referee and motions for the referee to open the ropes for her. Once the referee opens the ropes for her, Tiffany enters the ring and twirls in the center of the ring.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Now coming to the ring...

The lights dim inside the arena as "Hey Mama" begins to play and Natalie Kassidy steps out from behind the curtains. She stands at the top of the ramp, hands on her hips, and a big smile on her face as she takes in the reaction from the crowd. Natalie is dressed in her ring gear, a bold mixture of her favorite colors of red and gold, along with a pair of designer shades at the top of her platinum blonde hair. Natalie begins to make her way down the ramp, slapping hands with some of the fans along the way, before she jumps up onto the ring apron with a flourish followed by the sounds of her laughter echoing throughout the arena. As Kassidy steps foot inside the ring, the lights come back on, and the music begins to fade out as she prepares herself for her big match.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Currently making their way...

"Call Me" kicks off, filling the room with the kicking guitars before the lyrics serenade the room and the detestable Callie Buchanan walks out and stands on the stage, looking over the people she claims as her masses booing her. She fluttered the end of her long coat and walked down to the ring, not even looking at or interacting with the fans. Choosing instead to trash-talk her opponent. When the bratty Brit gets into the ring, she poses with her arms outstretched and slides her coat off, getting into her corner.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Their next competitor...

YOU MAKE ME VICIOUS

The opening line of Vicious by Halestorm plays as the lights all turn red. The first verse continues as a spotlight shines on the stage. The chorus hits and so does Siobhan Mahoney as she steps into her spotlight. She poses at the top of the stage, bending a knee and throwing an arm up so that people can ogle even more of her. She walks down to the ring with the spotlight following her and hears only cheers for herself despite there not being any. The Hot Mess walks up the steps and across the apron posing on the ropes while demanding the referee to open them for her. The referee reluctantly obliges and Siobhan skips to the center of the ring, before pointing to herself and letting everyone know she deserves greatness. The spotlight and her music stop, but Siobhan is still all about herself as she waits for the match to start.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: And finally...

Purple and Yellow lights fill the venue as Doja Cat’s “You Right” begins to play over the speakers. Out walks The Luchadorka, Abby Blake, with a custom Los Angeles “Blakers” Jersey with a big 24 on it. She smiles at the crowd as she skips down to the ring, singing to her theme as she hi-fives the fans on her way. She takes her jersey off and whirls it around her head, before throwing it toward the crowd. Abby smiles as she hits the ropes and does a forward roll toward the center of the ring, landing on one knee and pointing at the ceiling. She backs into the corner and awaits the bell.

The final multi-person match of the night is underway as these six women battle for the opportunity to call themselves the new NVR Women’s Champion. All 4 Block winners from last year’s Women’s Summit, a former NVR Women’s Champion, and a relative newcomer with a championship resume stand around the ring, looking at their opponents. There is no feeling out process, though, as Callie Buchanan starts the chaos by double-legging Natalie Kassidy and pummeling her with strikes! This gets the other women to engage in similar tie-ups and tangles, as Siobhan hits a roundhouse on Brea, and TLP tries to grapple with Abby Blake! Natalie does her best to escape, running to the ropes for safety, but Callie is right on her with a SHOULDER THRU- NATALIE OPENS THE ROPES!!! Callie tumbles out and Talie takes a sigh of relief, but seconds later, Callie is pulling the Mother of 2 out of the ring and continuing their fight. The Celtic Assassin and the Leather Rebel are battling it out like they hate each other, slamming forearms and elbows into each other's faces with zero regard for life. Siobhan blocks one shot and goes for a belly-to-belly slam, but Brea breaks free and sends her to the mat. Brea goes for her SPLIT-LEGGED GUIL- SIOBHAN ROLLS OUT OF THE WAY!!! Mahoney hits the ropes and goes for EIRE RA- BREA SIDE STEPS… AM I KNEEVIL!!! The ripcord knee lands and she covers for the… 1… 2… KICKOUT!!! At the same time, on the other side of the ring, Abby Blake is lighting up “Too Sexy”. TLP is trying to defend herself, but Abby grabs her arm and goes for a SPRINGBOARD LUNGBLO- TLP FLIPS ABBY OVER THE TOP ROPE!!! The LA Blakers girl lands on the apr- ALL EYES ON ME!!! Blake barely has her base as Tiffany Lynn Page blasts her in the face with the spinning back elbow. Page turns to see Brea trying to set up for Symphony of Destruction, AND DRILLS HER WITH THE PRIMA DONNA!!! This causes Brea to spike Siobhan with a DDT as TLP tries to cover both of them… 1… 2… CALLIE SLIDES IN AND BREAKS IT UP!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS:

K.T. ANDERSON:

GEMMA MARCHAND:

Tiffany Lynn Page, Callie Buchanan, and Siobhan Mahoney are trading strikes in the middle of the ring, trying to get an edge over each other. Abby Blake tries to springboard into the ring, but Natalie Kassidy pulls her down and throws her into the commentary booth. Natalie starts to clear the booth of its monitors, flips K.T. Anderson off, hugs her friend Gemma, and then starts to drag Abby onto the ta- BLAKE SWEEPS NAT’S LEGS!!! Abby drills a couple of punches to the head as she gets onto the table with Natalie Kassidy. Abby lifts Nat for the ROSE HAM- TALIE-HO THROUGH THE TABLE!!! Natalie counters and sends Blakers down with a swinging neckbreaker! Back in the ring, The Iron Maiden is doing whatever it takes to get control. She lifts TLP in a vertical suplex hold and tosses her into Siobhan. Brea springboards off the middle rope, and goes for TORNADO (DDT) OF SO- POWERSLAM BY CALLIE!!! Siobhan is back up and locks eyes with Buchanan. Callie charges with OFF WITH YOUR HE- SIOBHAN DUCKS IT!!! She hits the ropes and goes for EIRE RAID!!! Callie is staggered, but she’s not down. Natalie slides in, and Siobhan asks for help. They’re not friends, but Natalie is getting back at Callie for earlier in the match, so they both hit the ropes and go for DOUBLE KNEE STRI- OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!!! Callie takes them both down, but now TLP and Brea are back up. Brea wraps up Callie for AM I KNEE- COUNTER INTO AN F5!!! Tiffany Lynn Page jumps on Callie’s back now, trying to lock in RBF, but Callie snapmares her off and hits her with QUEEN’S CHOICE!!! Callie stacks TLP confidently for the… 1… 2… NATALIE HITS THE KASSI-KNEE!!! Natalie starts to put Callie into a double underhook, but Callie back body drops her. Luckily, Natalie lands on her feet and hits a superkick to the back of Callie’s knee. Callie tries to get up, but Natalie goes for SUPER NA- FIREWOMAN’S CARRY!!! Callie roars out to the crowd, after countering another move, and the Iron Maiden goes for ANOTHER F- DEADSHOT BY ABBY!!! Abby Blake comes in white hot, kipping up from the drop kick as soon as she hits it. She gets the fans ready as she takes down Brea, Siobhan, and TLP with quick leaping strikes. She goes to Callie, knowing she’s going to be the biggest task, and puts her in THE BLAKE LOCK!!! She’s about to transition into something, BUT NATALIE HITS THE SUPER NAT PUNCH!!! COVER… 1… 2… 3- WAIT- NO!!! ABBY KICKS OUT!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: HA!!! NATALIE KASSIDY WAS ALMOST WOMEN’S CHAMPION!!! KEYWORD… ALMOST!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: ABBY BLAKE KICKS OUT WITH A FIGHTING SPIRIT!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: WE ARE GONNA HAVE TO RENAME IT THE WORLD’S NAT-EST FACTION AFTER THAT!!!

While everyone is down, Natalie is desperate, so she pulls Abby back up. She hooks Abby Blake’s arms and goes for NATTY ICED!!! She goes to cover, but she doesn’t even get one count as BREA LOMBARDI HITS A POWERSLIDE LARIAT!!! Natalie Kassidy grabs her chest as she tries to get back to her feet, but Brea comes up with a leaping roundhouse that drops her. Brea doesn’t get a chance to capitalize, though, as the brutalizing Callie Buchanan is back to her feet. Callie hits a half-and-half into the turnbuckles and follows with a Meteora to leave The Leather Rebel a heap in the corner. She turns to Natalie, wiping a bit of blood from her mouth, and grabs Talie by the hair. Natalie rakes Callie’s eyes while Callie is talking trash, and now The Iron Maiden is staggering. Nothing is coming up Callie now though, as a “Mean Girls” club starts to rise. Siobhan, TLP, and Natalie start to gang up on Callie, and though Callie throws as many haymakers as possible, she can’t seem to break them up enough to stop their onslaught. They beat Callie down until she’s slumped on her knees, and that’s when the wheels start turning. Siobhan and Natalie each grab a wrist and they look at TLP, who seems to understand what they’re thinking and nods. The fans are on their feet as THEY HIT AN EIRE RAID/KASSI-KNEE/PRIMA DONNA COMBO!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: THE ENEMY OF MY ENEMY IS MY FRIEND, AND WE JUST SAW THAT WORK PERFECTLY!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: IT TOOK 3 WOMEN TO TAKE DOWN THE IRON MAIDEN!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: HOPEFULLY MY WIFE IS THE ONE WHO GETS THE PIN HERE THOUGH!!! SHE DESERVES IT!!!

Natalie and Tiffany both attempt to pin Callie, but they realize only one can get the pin. They start shouting at each other, which turns to slapping each other in their faces. It boils down to where both women are starting to get tied up… AS BREA LEAPS ACROSS THE RING WITH A STAGE DIVE ONTO THEM!!! Lombardi stands up, hyping the cro- SHILLELAGH!!! SIOBHAN MAHONEY ENDS IT HERE… 1… 2… 3- FORE!!! Abby Blake hits her finish, but she knows there are too many factors in the ring right now. The LA Blakers Girl hits Natalie and Brea with Dead Shot Dropkicks to send them to the outside. TLP tries to stop her momentum and lock in RESTING BI- Abby shoots behind and hits the SOUPER-PLEX!!! TLP has so much momentum from the release suplex that she slides out of the ring. A groggy Iron Maiden sees an opportunity to take over here, as she charges at an unsuspecting Abby Blake with OFF WITH YOUR HE- NO!!! Abby boots her in the gut and hooks her up for the ROSE HAMMER!!! She covers Callie for the… 1… 2… BLARNEY STONED!!! Callie does her best to roll away as Abby and Siobhan slowly rise to their feet. It’s just them and the NVR Faithful watching with bated breath. They charge at each other, exchanging some stiff shots back and forth and Abby attempts a modified SHAKE GRAPPLE AND RO-NO!!! Siobhan shoots her off into the ropes and goes for a SHILLELA- NO!!! COUNTERED!!! ABBY BLAKE LOCKS IN THE GIANT SLAYER!!! Abby Blake wrenches back, as Siobhan fights to stay alive… BUT SHE’S JUST TOO TIRED!!! SIOBHAN TAPS!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH... VIA SUBMISSION... AND THE NEW WOMEN'S CHAMPION... ABBY BLAKE!!!

Abby Blake is in tears as she releases the hold on Siobhan Mahoney. She's getting to her feet as Steph the Ref motions for the NVR Women's Championship. She hands it to the LA Blakers Girl, and Abby drops to her knees just staring into the belt. She soaks in the moment, before bursting out with joy, getting the fans to cheer with her. She goes to each corner and shows the crowd the title, but as she comes back to the center SHE IS CLEAVED BY CALLIE BUCHANAN!!!

Callie stands over the new Women's Champion, screaming that it should be her. The Women's Championship lays perfectly across Abby's chest, and Callie steps on the belt. She tells Abby that her title reign will be short and insignificant because Callie isn't playing by anyone else's rules anymore! She continues to berate Abby, BUT HERE COMES BREA LOMBARDI!!! Tornado DDT of Souls takes down the Iron Maiden, but Brea isn't done with her as Callie tries to escape. She dives over the top rope with a STAGE DIVE!!! Callie and Brea brawl up the rampway as Abby slowly gets back to her feet. Steph the Ref and a trainer check on the new champ, but nothing can keep Abby Blake down for long! She pops back up and celebrates with the fans a little longer!

GEMMA MARCHAND: AND THAT'S THE LAST OF OUR GUARANTEED NEW CHAMPION MATCHES!!! ABBY BLAKE WALKS AWAY WITH A SHINY NEW TOY TO BRING BACK TO LA!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: WHAT A MATCH!!! WHAT AN EFFORT BY EACH OF THESE WOMEN!!! CONGRATS TO ABBY BLAKE!!! Even after getting attacked after the win, she rises and holds that title with grace!

K.T. ANDERSON: SIOBHAN MAHONEY IS MY CHAMP!!! THE MATCH WAS RIGGED!!! THERE ARE VOTES IN GEORGIA AND NEVADA THAT WERE COUNTED TWICE!!! ABBY BLAKE IS #NOTMYCHAMPION!!!

[NVR Staff]

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED...

NUMBER 34!? YOUR ORDER IS READY!

Whopper Wednesday was officially underway as Diego Matias approached the pick-up counter at Burger King with two trays of food. His typical order of a triple bacon whopper with cheese, large french fries, an order of pie, and a large iced tea extra sweet. The other tray was his partner in crime Mimi Smith of BBQ bacon whopper double meat, onion rings, two pieces of pie, and cheese fries with a soda. He had arrived earlier than Mimi did but knew she was only a couple minutes away to order for her and still have a hot meal. As he places extra ketchup and napkins on the table Mimi walks in and spots Diego at their usual booth, in the back corner where they can eat and enjoy each other's company in peace. As she approaches Diego is on his phone texting Lola as she tells him yet plans for the evening that is not PG…so don't ask.

Mimi walked in with the daisy dukes, her white sneakers on, and the long sleeve green army jacket she wore - a serial outfit repeater but careless about it as she practically cartoon hovered over to her booth to get the grub she’d been waiting for all week while simultaneously sending Derrick La’Bell another TikTok to check out, she figured 27 would probably be enough to keep him busy.

MIMI SMITH: Howdy, Wonder-twinsie.

She said getting her hands on some of the fries, dunking them in her opened sauce pot, and tearing off their heads like she was Mimizilla minus one to the population of french fries.

DIEGO MATIAS: Did you just post 27 tiktoks in the last hour?

Diego covered his fries in ketchup and hot sauce as he started shoveling fries into his mouth. He is still on his phone as Lola sends him another message.

MIMI SMITH: Nu uh. I posted three. One was about the upcoming show, and I was going to be at the arena in the morning for photos and signing - all free - to give the fans a warm welcome back too, and because I missed the Nevvy Pro fans a ton this 2024.

Diego continued to look at his phone.

DIEGO MATIAS: They asked if I was wanting to do the same, but I refused. I need to rest and focus that day. There's a lot going on ya know.

MIMI SMITH: A whole lot. A brand new era is kicking off.

DIEGO MATIAS: It sure is. And a pretty big match is going to decide the direction of that new era.

Diego gave Mimi a glance as she continued to eat.

DIEGO MATIAS: Care to talk about it, Mimicita?

MIMI SMITH: You mean how we're gonna fight and you're gonna try to take my world championship which I worked so hard for?

Diego shifted in his chair as for probably the first time ever he heard a touch of firmness in her voice. He sat there quietly for a few moments. Then spoke again.

DIEGO MATIAS: You know I've been working hard to get back into a title match…are you expecting me to not try and win it?

MIMI SMITH: I'm worried you'll go all Corazon again since that's one of our last match-ups….

Diego sat his drink down and looked at her.

DIEGO MATIAS: You know I told you that I had that under control. Why would I even allow that side to come back? I almost lost you and Lola with that. I can win without tapping into that can of worms again. Seriously you trust me right? Corazon is not a factor…

Mimi takes a little moment to sip on her drink and let it sink in.

MIMI SMITH: I hope not. I don't ever want to see that whole thing ever again. Never ever.

They remained quiet for a minute. Diego took his last bite of his food before grabbing a napkin and wiping his hands.

DIEGO MATIAS: So just to let you know, nothing changes if you win. I'll still be your wonder-twinsie and you'll still be like a sister to me. Just be prepared, because I will be coming.

Mimi then tries to lighten the mood with a little joke

MIMI SMITH: I'm always prepared, I was in the scouts it's like their motto. Kidding, about the scouts part.

Diego extends his hand to her hoping she would accept it.

DIEGO MATIAS: Good luck….may the best wonder-twinsie win.

Mimi then helps herself to some fries and comments

MIMI SMITH: Don't worry, I will.

She then snaps the clutch in half with one bite.

Diego stands up and walks over to her. He kisses the top of her head like a brother would do to his sister and walks away. His eyes were focused like he was battling within himself. Back at the table, Mimi finishes her meal, struggling because she at this moment was doubting how much in control Diego really is. But she loved being a champion, and no one was taking that away from her. Not even her wonder-twinsie, or that other guy, but what was he battling….was Corazon going to come out for their title match? We all were soon to find out

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[NVR Staff]

MAY 27TH, 2024
GRADY SPORTATORIUM
NAPA VALLEY, CA

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MOMENTS AGO...
Mimi Smith appears backstage with the NVR World Championship resting on her waist. She's got her teal ring gear on with black trim on her knee and elbow pads, her hair in a ponytail ready to compete.

MIMI SMITH: When I won this title it was such an amazing feeling. Years, literally years of work cumulated in this big win. After that, it's been a test to prove I'm not a fluke champion, and then prove I can beat the former champions. Now...

She looks down at her title and holds it up just a little bit with her fingers and thumbs, careful not to obscure any of the gold.

MIMI SMITH: I have to defend this title against Diego Alejandro Matias. He's an incredible person. Un hermano de otra madre...I don't think that has the same ring to it in Spanish but still. I'm basically fighting family here.

With that Mimi took a big breath and let herself sink back onto her back foot.

MIMI SMITH: I've done that with Bree, sorry sis. She doesn't like being reminded of it. But it wasn't easy fighting someone who knows you so well. It makes you up your game and I've done exactly that to make sure I walk out tonight STILL the NVR World Champion.

Mimi is feeling the electricity in what she's saying, slightly turning to the left of the camera.

MIMI SMITH: Because Diego has been the R!ZE champion before. He's been the NVR Goldenweight champion. He's fought for this title before, he's even faced me before a few years ago - the ring names were different, but we've clashed under the Nevvy Pro banner. All this time later we're going to do it again but the circumstances have definitely shifted.

Mimi unhooks her title belt to hold it up for the crowd and talent to see as she continues.

MIMI SMITH: Because while I have always wanted to see Diego succeed. I rooted for him to win this title whenever he was in that position. I can't root for him tonight. In the ring, in the main event, NVR is back, I need to do what every champion has done before me. Believe in themselves that they are the standard, the best in NVR. It's taken me a long time to get to the top of this mountain, and I had one hell of an opponent to knock off. But now I'm making the mountain even bigger, there's more for everyone to climb if they really want this. Diego, tonight I have to show you how much more you have to go, because NVR is back and this title is coming back with me.

[NVR Staff]

MAIN EVENT
NVR WRESTLING
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
SINGLES MATCH
MIMI SMITH (C)
vs
DIEGO MATIAS

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THIS IS OUR MAIN EVENT AND IT IS FOR THE NVR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!!!

VAMOS, DIEGO!!!
MIMI'S HOUSE!!!
VAMOS, DIEGO!!!
MIMI'S HOUSE!!!
VAMOS, DIEGO!!!
MIMI'S HOUSE!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: Introducing first, the challenger...

#1 by Nelly plays as the colors of the Mexican flag strobe all over the arena as Diego comes out of the curtains. He does a prayer to his mentor, and waves hello at the camera to his sister Daya. Diego starts to walk down to the ring and hi-fives as many fans as he can before he slides to the ring and gives a shout-out to the man upstairs before he warms up for his opponent and acknowledges the crowd.

VALENTINA LOVELACE: And now, the champion...

The Game by Alyssa Reid begins to play in the arena and we see Mimi’s name flash on the screen. She darts out of the back in a pair of dark denim jeans with a loose hanging NVR shirt one size too big for her. Mimi gives the crowd a few nods and peels off the covering on her shirt turning it from a standard NVR shirt into a “Mimi's NVR House” shirt before she walks down to the ring with her arms behind her back, skipping once she’s halfway down the ramp and ends with a perfect slide into the ring. Once she’s on her feet Mimi gives a little twirl to a pose where her feet are a shoulder's length apart and her hands flat out with a complimenting smirk to say "Come on".

We are down to the main event, where we find out if friendship is stronger than championship gold. Mimi and Diego take a moment to enjoy the polarized fans, as they are split right down the middle. Two of the top babyfaces in NVR Wrestling, who have been friends since day 1, are about to put it all on the line for the biggest prize in the company. As the novelty of the moment starts to fade, Mimi and Diego shake hands and show respect to each other before getting at it. Mimi Smith knows she’s at a severe advantage here, as Diego is bigger, faster, and stronger than her, so she goes straight for the kill with SHINY TEETH NO MO- DIEGO DUCKS IT!!! He goes behind Mimi with a waistlock and ripcords her out for the ACE LARI- MIMI DUCKS IT!!! The NVR World Champion shoots to the ropes and comes back with a CROSSBO- DIEGO CATCHES HER!!! He body slams her on the mat and goes to the nearest set of ropes for a LIONSA- MIMI ROLLS AWAY!!! Diego grabs his chest as he tries to get back to his base, but Mimi Smith hits him with the PICK N MIX COMBO!!! The first significant set of strikes to be landed thus far in the match. Matias looks staggered as Mimi goes for GET OVER HE- DOUBLE THRUST TO THE GUT BY DIEGO!!! Mimi is doubled over and he whips her into the corner. Diego gets her to raise her chin before CHOPPING HER CHEST!!! Mimi drops to her knees as she grabs her chest and Diego says it’s not personal, but it starts to feel a little personal as he lifts her back up and whips her back across the ring. Mimi collides in the corner, and as soon as she does she eats a big forearm as Diego was running behind her the entire time. Matias goes back to the other side of the rin- MIMI IS RIGHT BEHIND HIM WITH A KNEE STRIKE!!! Mimi now runs to the other corne- DIEGO IS BEHIND HER AND HITS A SHOTGUN DROPKICK TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!!! Mimi goes face-first into the top turnbuckle. Diego starts to run, but realizing the pattern, he psychs out Mimi, who was running behind him again, and hits a drop-toe hold. Quickly the challenger sets the champion up for the LA MAGISTRAL… 1… 2… MIMI KICKS OUT!!!

K.T. ANDERSON: These two are actually kind of going hard early in this match.

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: The NVR World Championship is on the line, if they aren’t giving it their all then they don’t deserve to be here!

GEMMA MARCHAND: Diego Matias has been in this position 3 times before and has yet to reach the top of the mountain. Now’s the time for him to kick it into new gear!

Diego grabs Mimi and places her head in between his thighs. He’s looking like he might be going for Corazon Roto, but he hesitates. The thought of piledriving his “Wonder Twinsie” makes him feel gross, but it’s that hesitation that allows Mimi to hit a double leg takedown and start drilling HELLBOWS DOWN ON DIEGO!!! Diego wiggles free as Mimi hits the ropes for - IT DOESN’T MATTER! Diego with a stiff kick to the shin trips Mimi up. He delivers a few more stiff kicks to the chest of Mimi, but Mimi ducks the 3rd kick. She tries again to get momentum by hitting the ropes and this time she hits SHINY TEETH NO MORE!!! Diego staggers to the outside, trying to catch his breath, but Mimi hits a MIMISIS TOPE SUICIDA!!! She throws him back into the ring, but now friendship is starting to take a backseat as Mimi hits FOR MY FOLLOWERS FOR A 2 COUNT!!! Mimi is doing her best to wear Diego down with stiff kicks and a few holds to stop any of his momentum. Matias is slowly fighting his way to his feet, as he blocks a kick from Mimi and nearly buckles her with a kick of his own. Diego tries to lock in a hammerlock, but Mimi hits a modified Northern Lights Suplex. Mimi follows up with GET OVER HERE!!! Diego staggers to the corner, trying to get a breather as the champion continues with her momentum as she attempts to reach NEW HIGH SCO- DIEGO WITH FLAP JACK ONTO THE TOP ROPE!!! Mimi is dropped over the top rope, and Diego grabs her by the legs for an ALABAMA SLAM!!! Diego pulls his friend back up just to drill her back down with a HAMMERLOCK DDT!!! HE COVERS FOR THE… 1… 2… MIMI KICKS OUT!!!

GEMMA MARCHAND: DIEGO IS DOMINANT RIGHT NOW!!!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: MIMI HAS YET TO FIND HER FOOTING PAST A FEW KEY MOVES!!! DOES THE FAIRYTALE END FOR HER TONIGHT???

K.T. ANDERSON: IF THERE’S ONE THING DIEGO KNOWS HOW IT’S TO CHOKE!!! THE PROBLEM IS, MIMI IS SO USED TO BEING UNDERWHELMING THAT SHE MIGHT ACTUALLY LOSE THIS!!!

Diego isn’t hesitating this time. He grabs MImi’s head and lifts her for his GOTCH-STYLED PIL- MIMI BREAKS FREE!!! Diego lunges at Mimi, but Mimi boots him in the gut and hits a CHA-CHIN!!! Diego explodes from the recoil, flipping nearly across the ring. She gets the crowd behind her as she starts to clap. Diego can barely get to his knees as Mimi charges for MA PAYCHE- DIEGO COUNTERS WITH A STIFF KICK TO THE KNEE!!! Mimi is flattened as she grabs her leg. Diego kisses the top of her head as he tucks it between his legs AND DRILLS MIMI WITH THE PILEDRIVER THIS TIME!!! Matias is slapping himself in the face as if he regrets hitting the move. He backs away, almost fighting with himself as Mimi lies motionless in the center of the ring. Finally being able to put his mixed feelings aside, he heads to the corner and wastes little time going to the top rope for A TRIBUTE TO THE KING… BUT NOBODY IS HOME!!! Diego pops up to his feet from the impact and turns into a SHINY TEETH NO MORE!!! Mimi doesn’t have it in her to make the cover, so she catches her breath. Slowly they get to their feet and IT’S A BRAWL!!! Mimi takes over with another Pick N Mix Combo! Feeling the electricity, Mimi attempts a fireman’s carry. Mimi struggles to lift Diego onto her shoulders. The fans cheer as she achieves this feat of strength, and she is calling for her AB-BUST- HER LEGS GIVE WAY!!! She drops to her knees as Diego catches himself. Diego grabs the NVR World Champion by the head and puts her in a front face lock. He does a championship belt motion as he lifts Mimi for not uno, Not Dos, BUT TRES AMI- MIMI COUNTERS INTO ROCK A BYE BADDIE!!! SHE HAS HIM IN THE CENTER OF THE RING!!! As Mimi shifts her hips on that third suplex, she’s able to swing down into her sleeper hold. Diego falls awkwardly to the mat, as both of his knees give way and are now trapped under his body! Mimi wrenches back, as Diego does his best to wiggle his way out to no avail. Matias gets his legs out from under him and now starts to roll onto his stomach. Mimi refuses to let go, begging Diego to just tap out, and even tries to tighten her sleeper as much as possible. Diego starts to crawl to the ropes, but each movement is more laborious than the last. He finally gets within arm's reach of the ropes and tosses his arm out… BUT IT’S TOO FAR STILL!!! He has no more in the tank. He keeps trying to reach for the ropes, BUT HIS HAND DROPS!!! DIEGO HAS PASSED OUT!!!

VALENTINA LOVELACE: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH... VIA SUBMISSION... AND STILL NVR WORLD CHAMPION... MIMI SMITH!!!

Mimi is just as exhausted as her passed-out opponent. She used all of her energy choking Diego out. Senior Official Jeff Coors tries to help her up, but Mimi is out of it. She's not even sure if she won or not, so Jeff the Ref calls for the trainers to come down and check on them. Finally, after a few minutes, Diego and Mimi both start to stir properly and get upright. Mimi and Diego stumble over to each other, embracing and proving that sometimes friendship is bigger than wrestling or titles. Diego raises Mimi's hand, but she raises Diego's hand to give him respect as well. Finally, Mimi is handed her championship and gets the opportunity to celebrate as the show closes!

WARHEAD WILLIAMS: Respect goes a long way in this business. This match is an example of that! They gave their all and still had enough love for each other to come back to raise each other's hands!

GEMMA MARCHAND: Mimi is so impressive. If there is anyone who says she isn't at a world champion level clearly doesn't watch the product.

K.T. ANDERSON: I watch the product, and after watching that match... I WISH WE HAD STAYED ON HIATUS!!!

[NVR Staff]