Thursday Night Challenge 1x05 (11.17.16)

[FGA Office]

"Greatness Takes Center Stage"
Episode Code Number: 1x05
Available Where: AxxessNet
Start Time: 8pm EST/ 5pm PDT
Date: 11.17.16
Location: Center Stage Arena - Los Angeles, CA

We open up to a panning shot of Center Stage Arena in Los Angeles, California! The hot LA crowd is once again going wild for Glitz, Glamour and Glory Wrestling. The capacity crowd is back for more action as 3GW is under a month away from its first Double Feature Weekend.

Geoff Penzer: Hello fans and welcome to another installment of Thursday Night Challenge! I am your host, Geoff Penzer! We are in the home stretch, ladies and gentlemen. Tonight is the last show before Nights 1 and 2 of the Red Carpet Rumble. Several matches have been made since our last episode of Challenge. More names have been added to the Rumble and the remaining five wrestlers will be named here tonight! But that’s not all. We’ve also got a championship up for grabs! After establishing himself and the 15 Championship, Shintaro Majima lost the title two weeks ago to Becker Gaines. Gaines did not outwrestle Majima. He blatantly cheated and Gaines even admitted it, too. But tonight, he’s been thrown right back into the ring against Majima. The Strong Style Savior has given himself a goal of 100 strikes, with each strike behind harder than the one that came before it. By the time Majima is done, he says that Gaines will be willingly handing him the title. If Gaines isn’t able to avoid those hard strikes of Majima, then the 15 Champion could be in for a long night.

But that’s not all! Also here tonight, Echo Rigby takes on Mercy Williams! Macy Dover goes one on one with Emily Carter! Dooder3G tries to keep his undefeated streak in tact when he meets Peaches later to tonight. We’ve also got two big debuts. The “interesting” Gabi Beltran faces off against Jenny Knite and Avaset Kaiser, “The Crown Jewel”, takes on Rab McKinley in our opening contest.

We do have one injury update to note. Prince MacRear was scheduled to take on Lukas Gold later on tonight. However, MacRear has forfeited that match due to an injury. We learned earlier on today that MacRear has suffered nerve damage to his back. There’s no timetable for his return. But MacRear has been sidelined indefinitely due to injury. So not only will he not be competing here tonight or against Echo Rigby at the Red Carpet Rumble, but he will not be competing in the Red Carpet Rumble match itself. Some unfortunate news there for MacRear. We wish him a speedy recovery.

[FGA Office]

We cut to the backstage area where Jenny Knite is standing alongside interviewer Amanda Johnson. Jenny is already in wrestling gear, though she does have a gray #BRUTAL Apparel tee thrown on over it. Jenny smiles brightly at Amanda as the interviewer addresses the camera.

Amanda Johnson: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another episode of Thursday Night Challenge. And before we get underway with our opening contest, I’m here with Jenny Knite who had-- to say the least-- an uncomfortable confrontation with Avaset Kaiser on last week’s show. Jenny, what are the odds that we’ll see you keeping an eye on this match just like the “Killer Queen” did to you two weeks ago?

The camera pans over to Jenny who gives Amanda a little shrug.

Jenny Knite: I meeean… she said some kinda iffy things but I’m not gonna fight fire with fire, Amanda. I’m not gonna do something petty like sit behind a barricade and cut a spiteful interview when my opponent’s already gone to the back. Sooo to answer your question… the odds that I’ll be doing anything like Avaset does it are really, really slim.

Jenny bites her lip, shrugging again as a thoughtful expression crosses her face.

Jenny Knite: But I dunno. It doesn’t hurt to keep an eye on the competition, eh? Maybe I’ll--

We hear footsteps out of frame and Jenny stops short, expression remaining unchanged as she glances at the person that’s approached her.

Jenny Knite: Oh hi!

The camera pans over just in time for us to see that she’s looking at Avaset Kaiser before the German athlete begins speaking in that delicate German accent.

Avaset Kaiser: Hallo, Jenny.

The golden Kaiser smiles brightly, masking the ill-intent behind those shining blue eyes.

Avaset Kaiser: Listen, sweetheart, if what I cut was a spiteful interview to you then you may want to head back to Kindergarten so your feelings don’t get hurt. I was merely calling it as I saw it, and talking a little bit of truth with our esteemed associate here. After all, what kind of professional wrestler would I be if I ignored my would-be competitors in the ring?

Avaset’s bright smile never fades even as her eyes point daggers in Jenny’s direction. Jenny nods a little and raises her hands a bit as if to concede.

Jenny Knite: You're right. I was out of the game for like two years. Gotta get rid of this thin skin, right?

Jenny lowers one of her hands, extending it for a handshake to Ava.

Jenny Knite: No hard feelings, Ava. Good luck tonight?

Avaset looks down at Jenny’s hand as a smug smirk forms on her features. She then takes the offered handshake and grips.

Avaset Kaiser: Please, do yourself a favor, sweetheart. Go find a pen and a notebook because class is in session; winning 101.

The Killer Queen releases the handshake then walks past Jenny Knite while flipping her hair out of her face as she walks toward the entrance tunnel, leaving Jenny Knite standing in silence alongside Amanda. She looks at the interviewer and gives her a soft wink before slowly setting off in the same direction Ava had. We fade out.

[FGA Office]

★★★ Opening Contest - Singles Match ★★★
Rab McKinley vs. “The Crown Jewel” Avaset Kaiser

As the beginning of "Primadonna(Panda Eyes Remix)" by Marina & The Diamonds kicks up over the sound system as those around the ring area begin booing. Meanwhile, at the top of the entrance ramp, spotlights point toward the entrance tunnel where "The Crown Jewel of Germany" Avaset Kaiser emerges. She raises her arms into the air, taking in the atmosphere with her eyes closed, standing as a beautiful statue before the jeering crowd.

Primadonna girl.
Primadonna girl.
Primadonna girl, yeah.

After a long moment, she glances around at the fans in the crowd as they yell various things at her. It seems as though she has an answer for whatever they're shouting, but she blows them off before making her way to the ring. While most of the fans boo her, there are people in the crowd who clearly find her so attractive that they don't care about her antics and thus cheer or whistle at her, but she blows them off as well.

All I ever wanted was the world.
I can't help that I need it all.

Melanie Sierra: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is set for ONE FALL! Introducing first, from Dresden, Saxony, Germany! Weighing in at 147 pounds... AVASET KAISER!

Avaset jogs up the ring stairs and across the apron where she hooks her arms over the top ropes and looks out at the audience.

The primadonna life, the rise and fall.
You say that I'm kinda difficult...

She leans backwards and flips herself over the ropes, landing perfectly on her feet in the ring.

But it's always someone else's fault.

Avaset immediately pulls herself onto the ropes before her and raises her arms into the air, taking in the atmosphere once more while transforming herself into a beautiful statue.

Got you wrapped around my finger, babe.

With that, she takes her corner, lounging on the ropes in the corner while she awaits the beginning of the match.

All I ever wanted was the world.

As if on queue her music fades out.

Geoff Penzer: Here’s one of 3GW’s newest signings, the Killer Queen.  She looks especially poised to make a big impact here tonight.

"Wish it Away" by Psyko Dalek plays over the PA system, and once the song's intro finishes, through the curtains walks Rab McKinley, who is greeted by a cheer.

Melanie Sierra: And her opponent, from Edinburgh, Scotland! Weighing in at 251 pounds... RAB MCKINLEY!

As he makes his way towards the ring, Rab slaps the hands of some of the fans that reach out to him. After arriving at ringside, Rab heads for one of the corners, clambers up onto the ring apron, and then climbs to the second rope, to further cheers and applause from the fans. Rab soaks in the reaction from the crowd for several seconds before leaping over the top rope, into the ring, and turning his attention towards his opponent, as he awaits the start of the match.

Geoff Penzer: It’s a bit of foreign intrigue tonight as we have Germany versus Scotland.  The statuesque Avaset is virtually eye to eye with Rab in height, although the Scotsman has an obvious weight advantage.  And we’re about set to… wait a minute.  What’s this all about?

Before the bell can even ring, Jenny Knite makes her way down to ringside.  She slaps a few hands, but her focus seems to be on Avaset Kaiser.

Geoff Penzer:  Ah yes, Avaset seemingly called out Jenny on the last show, mentioning in passing how she’d feel right at home making Knite submit here in 3GW.  Obviously Jenny has taken exception to those comments.

Avaset peers down at her with a disgusted look, motioning for the referee to toss her out of here.  But the referee informs her as long as she’s outside the ring he can do nothing about it.  Avaset just shakes her head and turns her attention back to Rab, who is just smirking at the little drama unfolding.

The bell rings and McKinley heads to the center, but Kaiser sidesteps a lockup and kicks him in the shin.  She hits him with a calf kick and an arm wringer, and Jenny Knite is applauding her on the outside!  Avaset looks outside at her, a shocked look on her face.  With this momentary distraction, Rab spins out of the arm wringer and pulls her in for a short-arm clothesline.  He holds onto the arm and yanks her up into a scoop slam.  Rab picks her up and hits several European uppercuts, followed by an Exploder suplex.  He drops down for a cover…

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KICKOUT!

Geoff Penzer:  I’m not sure if Jenny Knite is here scouting, is genuinely impressed with Avaset, or is just trying to get in her head  some mind games.

Rab picks her up, scooping her up for a fallaway slam but Avaset slams her knee into the side of his head several times freeing herself.  Rab drops her down and she lands on her feet.  Avaset hits a savate kick and a dropsault, then stomps away at Rab’s arm when he is down.  She climbs the second buckle and leaps off… double stomp to the arm!  She drops down to cover him…

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KICKOUT!

Geoff Penzer:  Avaset appears very methodical in her approach now, targeting that arm.  If she can’t get a pin out of this, she’s surely trying to soften him up for that Waldschlösschen Bridge…the armbar that she so highly touts.

Avaset gets up and Knite bounces back and forth like a cheerleader when she knows that she’s in the field of vision of Avaset.  Avaset just runs a hand through her hair and waves her off.  She turns back around and Rab trips her up when she draws near.  Rab gets to his feet and blisters Avaset with a couple of chops, then hits a Russian leg sweep followed by a backbreaker.  He hauls her up and hits a swinging neckbreaker, followed by a cradle piledriver.  Rab rolls on and hooks a leg….

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KICKOUT!

Rab keeps on her, and he goes to hook the legs for a giant swing…but Avaset reaches up an punches him right on the nose, dazing him.  She gets up, staggered a bit.  She goes to Irish whip Rab, but Rab reverses it!  He wipes his faces and shakes his head, his focus still a little blurry from that hard punch.  He races toward the corner for a big corner splash… leaping high… but Avaset moved!

Geoff Penzer:  I’m not for certain but I think Rab McKinley’s head might’ve just impacted with the top of the ringpost!

With Rab slumped in the corner, Avaset lifts him to a seated position on the top turnbuckle.  She climbs and unleashes a top rope Frankensteiner!  She pounds the mat and gets up, hauling Rab to his feet and shows off her strength by nailing the bigger man with a deadlift German suplex.  She gets to her feet and flexes her muscle, mouthing ‘Killer Queen’.  And Jenny is applauding the effort.  Avaset seems to have had enough of her fangirl behavior and goes over to her, yelling at her to stop and leave.   Jenny just sticks her tongue out at her and skips around to the other side of the ring.  Avaset turns her attention back to Rab and she goes to lock in the Waldschlösschen Bridge.  But the momentary distraction allowed Rab a bit of a breather and he maneuvers around to the ropes before the hold can even be applied.  Avaset throws a fit and glares back over at Jenny.

Geoff Penzer:    This has been a back and forth match, but it seemed like Avaset had the obvious advantage after that ringpost hit and the Frankensteiner, but she’s too concerned with Jenny here.

Avaset refocuses and stomps away at his arm and shoulder again, like a shark going for blood in the water.  She backs off and waits for him to rise, and then she leaps off the ropes… Beautiful Disaster Kick!  Rab is down in the middle of the ring, and Avaset heads up top.  And Jenny is now up on the apron applauding and acting over the top.  Avaset glares at her and screams at the referee to handle this.  She points a finger at Jenny, and draws her fist back in hatred.  The referee finally coaxes Jenny back down.  Avaset turns her attention back to Rab and unleashes the Crown Jewel Moonsault (Best Moonsault Ever)…. But Rab got his knees up!  Avaset rolls off holding her midsection.  Rab gets up0 slowly and yanks her up, looking for Stitch that, pal! (Brainbuster)  But once again, Avaset knees him in the head and she drops down behind him.  Avaset grabs Rab from behind at the waist, and Jenny slaps the apron hard yelling at Avaset.  She looks over and gives her the evil eye, then hits the Crown Jewel German Suplex (Chaos Theory) bridging it, but the knees to the midsection must’ve taken something out of her as the bridge slips a bit and both shoulders are down….

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THREE!

Geoff Penzer:    The ref has counted a pin but who?  Oh wait, Rab rolled his shoulder up at the last instant and Avaset’s were down!

"Wish it Away" by Psyko Dalek plays over the PA as the crowd cheers.

Melanie Sierra: Here is your winner, RAB MCKINLEY!

Rab McKinley gets his arm raised in victory while the crowd continues to cheer.  

Geoff Penzer: What an ending to this one, folks.  I just have to feel that Avaset had one too many distractions from Jenny Knite here tonight, maybe it took her head out of the game for a moment.  And my god, is she pissed!

Avaset rolls up and glares at Jenny Knite wild-eyed as Jenny walks backwards up the ramp, applauding and waving at Avaset.  As Rab leaves the ring, Avaset is left to kick the ring ropes and have a fit as we head out from ringside.

[FGA Office]

Amanda Johnson: Amanda Johnson here! And with me right now is Emily Carter. Emily…

(Emily walks into the frame and waves to the camera before giving Amanda a side hug.)

Amanda Johnson: Later on tonight, you’ll be getting in the ring with Macy Dover. But I’d like to talk about this situation between you and Mercy Williams.

(The thought of more drama between herself and Mercy causes Emily to let out a sigh.)

Amanda Johnson: I thought you guys had put everything behind you. But I guess not, since Mercy shoved you down to the ground after you won the match for your team two weeks ago. What happened?

(Emily shakes her head as she sighs.)

Emily Carter: Well, I wouldn’t say that I single handily won the match for myself and Mercy. She played a role in that win, too.

Amanda Johnson: Okay, fair enough. But what about the shove?

(Emily runs her hands through her hair as she recalls the altercation.)

Emily Carter: Yeah, it was… something. I’m not really sure what’s going on with her these days. Like you said, I thought we had put everything behind us. What happened two weeks ago was an accident, just like what happened on the Pilot episode was an accident.

Amanda Johnson: Okay, but what about your tweets?

Emily Carter: Tweets? What tweets?

Amanda Johnson: Yes, you’re tweets. It’s no secret that you and Echo Rigby are pretty good friends. The two of you go back to your LDFC days. You tweeted “good luck” to Echo before tonight’s show. But we didn’t see you wishing your “friend” Mercy any good luck?

(Emily gives Amanda the “Nick Young Meme” look before laughing.)

Emily Carter: You know how people used to say that LDFC was like High School sometimes? Well this right here? What’s you’re trying to imply? It’s very High School.

(Emily shakes her head.)

Emily Carter: It doesn’t matter who I did or didn’t say good luck to. Echo is my friend. And you know what? So is Mercy. I wish them both the best tonight and I know that when they go out to the ring, they’re gonna kill it like only they can. I won’t be in anyone’s corner. I won’t be rooting for Echo over Mercy or Mercy over Echo. I’ll be rooting for a great match! If I know those two girls like I think I know them, then they won’t disappoint our great fans here tonight!

[FGA Office]

★★★ Showcase Match - Singles ★★★
Peaches vs. "Gang Green General" Dooder3G

As the laughing intro to "Idiot" starts, the lights start to flash green. Moments later when the rift finally drops, Dooder3G emerges from the curtain full of energy. He starts screaming and hyping himself before pointing his trusty neon green vapepen in the air. Dooder3G takes a long drag and blows a cloud down the ramp in front of him before making his way to the ring.

Melanie Sierra: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is set for ONE FALL! Introducing first, Greenland, California! Weighing in at 203 pounds! He is the “Gang Green General”... DOODER3G!

Dooder3G leaps onto the apron before climbing the turnbuckle. He takes another drag of the vape before obnoxiously blowing it into the crowd. Dooder3G jumps down to the ring and begins stretching out his legs as the song fades out.

Geoff Penzer: The Gang Green General continues to impress. He picked up his second victory two weeks ago. Can he go 3-3 here tonight?

"Shit Shots Count" by The Drive By Truckers begins playing as Peaches bursts through the curtain with her arms outstretched to each side.

Melanie Sierra: And his opponent, from Fayetteville, Georgia! Weighing in at 132 pounds… PEACHES!

She spins around as she slowly moves down the aisle, soaking in the crowd's cheers before picking up the pace. As Peaches climbs up the ring steps she removes her plaid shirt, tossing it to a fan in the audience, before finally vaulting over the top rope as she waits for the match to start.

Geoff Penzer: Things have not been going great as of late for the Fayetteville native both in and out of 3GW. Peaches is going to try to get back to her winning ways in this one. But that’ll be easier said than done as her opponent has been firing on all cylinders.

The match starts with both wrestlers locking up. Dooder takes advantage with a side headlock. But Peaches is able to shove Dooder off of her and into the ropes. When Dooder returns, he knocks Peaches down with a standing shoulder block. He then runs into another set of ropes as Peaches gets back to her feet. When Dooder returns, he knocks Peaches back down with another running shoulder block. Dooder runs into another set of ropes as Peaches gets back up. When Dooder returns, Peaches leapfrogs over him. Dooder continues to run into the ropes. When Dooder returns, Peaches goes for a hip toss. But Dooder blocks it. So Peaches tries to muscle him up for another hip toss. But again, Dooder blocks it. So Dooder doubles her over with a strike to the midsection. After draping his leg across the back of her neck, he performs a backflip. As soon as Dooder lands on his feet, he follows up with a gamengiri. He makes the cover.

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Peaches kicks out.

Dooder picks up Peaches, moves her into the corner and delivers a series of stinging chops. He then takes Peaches, performs an irish whip and follows her into the opposite corner. But Dooder gets caught with a back elbow. Peaches follows up with a springboard back elbow. She makes the cover.

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Dooder kicks out.

Peaches picks up Dooder and goes for an irish whip. But Dooder reverses, sending Peaches into the ropes. When Peaches returns, Dooder sets up for a back body drop. Peaches sees it coming, so she counters with a sunset flip. But Dooder rolls through it, gets to his feet and throws out the Ode to Scandalous (Penalty Kick). But Peaches leans back to avoid the move, then quickly reaches up and counters into a school boy.

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Dooder kicks out.

Geoff Penzer: The match was nearly over there. Had Dooder connected with the Ode to Scandalous, that would’ve been all she wrote for Peaches.

Both wrestlers scramble to get off the canvas. But Dooder is the first to his feet and follows up with a magistral cradle.

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Peaches kicks out.

After both wrestlers return to their feet, Dooder gets caught with a forearm strike. Peaches nails him with three more strikes before running into the ropes. When Peaches returns, she throws herself at Dooder for a running butt bump. But Dooder catches her in mid air and counters with a German Suplex into a bridging prawn hold.

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TH-NO!

Peaches kicks out.

Geoff Penzer: Impressive display of strength there by Dooder. He was able to catch Peaches in mid air and then completed a German Suplex!

Dooder takes Peaches and whips her into the ropes. When Peaches returns, Dooder brings her down with a leaping hurricanrana. Dooder returns to his feet before running into the ropes. When Dooder returns, he goes for a rolling senton splash. But Peaches the crowd cheers as gets her knees up, causing Dooder to land back-first across her knees. Peaches pulls up Dooder by his dreads, positions herself behind him and delivers a lungblower. She makes the cover.

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T-NO!

Dooder gets his shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Peaches may have found her opening to take control of thsi contest.

Peaches picks up Dooder and whips him into the corner. She then runs into the corner, hops on Dooder and sends him flying out of the corner with a monkey flip. While Dooder arches his back in pain, Peaches steps out onto the apron and scales to the top turnbuckle. Once Dooder returns to his feet, Peaches leaps off and brings him down with a diving cross body block.

But Dooder rolls through it! He hooks the leg!

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Peaches gets her shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Another close call for Peaches!

Dooder takes Peaches and goes for an irish whip. But Peaches reverses. When Dooder returns, Peaches grabs a hold of him and sets up for a moonsault side slam. But Dooder blocks that by delivering elbows to the side of the head. He then steps back before throwing out a kick to the midsection. After Peaches catches his foot, Dooder sends her flipping down to the canvas with an enzuigiri. He makes the cover.

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Peaches gets her shoulder up.

Dooder picks up Peaches, irish whips her across the ring, follows her into the corner and connects with a corner dropkick. After Peaches slumps down in the corner, Dooder delivers multiple face washes before delivering a running face wash. He drags Peaches away from the corner before making the cover.

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Peaches gets her shoulder up.

Dooder picks up Peaches and whips her into the ropes. When Peaches returns, Dooders connects with a dropsault. After landing on his feet, Dooder turns away from Peaches before delivering Up in Smoke (standing double moonsault). He hooks the leg.

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THR-NO!

The crowd cheers as Peaches gets her shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Another impressive feet from Dooder! He hits a dropsault, lands on his feet and then hits a double moonsault! This man is something else!

After a knee to the midsection doubles her over, Dooder hooks both of her arms and lifts her up for the PA Special (tiger bomb). But Peaches counters with a sitout facebuster, resulting in cheers from the crowd. She turns Dooder over and makes the cover.

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TH-NO!

Dooder gets his shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Dooder was looking to hit one of his patented moves, but Peaches was able to counter the PA Special.

Peaches takes Dooder and goes for an irish whip. But Dooder reverses, sending her into the ropes. When Peaches returns, Dooder goes for a back body drop. But Peaches slips down from behind and counters with an inverted headlock backbreaker. The crowd cheers as she makes the cover.

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THR-NO!

Dooder gets his shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Peaches didn’t get the three. But she went back to attacking the back, which had already been worked over.

Peaches picks up Dooder and sets him up for another moonsault side slam. But again, Dooder blocks the move with elbows to the head. He turns and runs into the ropes. When Dooder returns, Peaches lunges forward and goes for a spear. But Dooder counters with a running knee smash, resulting in boos. He then drags Peaches into position before climbing up to the top turnbuckle. Dooder then flips down and connects with the Green Monster (inverted 450 splash).

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THREE!

“Idiot” plays as the crowd boos.

Melanie Sierra: Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of this match, DOODER3G!

Dooder gets his arm raised while the crowd continues to boo.

Geoff Penzer: Very good back and forth match we just saw between those two. It looked like Peaches was starting to put the match away. She went for the spear, but Dooder caught her with a hard knee and took care of things from there. You’ve got to imagine that Macy Dover is in the back smiling after seeing her opponent for the Red Carpet Rumble come up short yet again.

[FGA Office]

We cut to the backstage area where Jenny Knite is standing in her locker room, arms over her head as she does some last minute stretching. Her phone, which sits on the sole folding chair in the dressing room vibrates. Lowering her arms, she walks over to it, smiling to herself as she reads the text that's come through and begins a reply to the person on the other end, reading her response aloud.

Jenny Knite: Why would she be mad? Just giving her the same attention she gave me…

Still smiling faintly, Jenny puts the phone down inside her gym bag and takes a breath, turning to make her way to the open door where Avaset Kaiser is leaning in the doorway in a very picturesque manner as if she were a bronze statue of a Greek goddess. As Jenny comes to a halt before her, Avaset stands to her full 5’10” stature.

Avaset Kaiser: You’re not going to choke again tonight, I hope, ja?

Avaset’s tone is very condescending, but her smile is bright and kind despite the nature of her words. As Jenny goes to answer back, Avaset just raises a hand.

Avaset Kaiser: Wait, don’t answer that. There’s no sense in trying to fill yourself with false confidence, but Viel Glück anyway.

Knite seems a bit confused especially as Kaiser offers her hand to her for a handshake. After a shrug, Jenny accepts the handshake only to abruptly be smacked across the face. Having been caught off-guard, Jenny holds her cheek.

Avaset Kaiser: That’s for sticking your nose in my business. One of these days, you’re going to be unfortunate enough to be opposite of me out in that ring, und when that happens, I will make you tap. Auf Wiedersehen!

Avaset walks off, leaving Jenny holding her cheek. When she lowers her hand, the look on her face tells the whole story. Avaset Kaiser very well might have given her all of the motivation she needed in her match tonight. Knite stalks off into the corridor, prepared to prove her rival wrong.

[FGA Office]

★★★ Showcase Match - Singles ★★★
Jenny Knite vs. Gabi Beltran

Smoke rises from the entrance area as "Death Rides A Horse" starts to play over the speakers. Soon after, Gabi Beltran emerges looking all business as she keeps her gaze focused straight ahead.

Melanie Sierra: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is set for ONE FALL! Introducing first, from New York, New York! Weighing in at 144 pounds... GABI BELTRAN!

Making a straight line for the ring, she slides under the bottom rope and rolls to her feet. Quickly removing her leather jacket, she tosses it aside and heads to her corner to prepare for the match ahead.

Geoff Penzer: The enigmatic Gabi Beltran making her 3GW debut here tonight. We’ve seen her around the arena - not necessarily in the arena in recent weeks. But security has finally decided to let her in. Not much is known about this young woman, so lets see what she’s capable of inside the ring.

“Replay” hits the PA system as a soft, pink lighting illuminates the top of the stage. Within seconds, Jenny Knite emerges from through the curtains, grinning as soon as her eyes hit the crowd. She rushes to the barrier on either-side of the ramp, leaping up onto it to group-hug a few members of the crowd nearest to the front.

Melanie Sierra: And her opponent, from Baltimore, Maryland! Weighing in at 132 pounds... JENNY KNITE!

With a smile she drops back down to the entranceway and turns, running to the side of the ring and leaping up onto the apron, landing on a knee. With a playful wink and kiss to the crowd, Jenny pulls herself up and propels herself over the top rope, into the ring, playing to the crowd on the turnbuckles as she awaits competition.

Geoff Penzer: After a win over Cassius Cage on the last show, Jenny Knite has to be in high spirits. She had some tough words for her opponent ahead of tonight’s contest, and Jenny will be looking to keep those winning ways going. Can she do that tonight? Can she block out the altercation with Avaset Kaiser? We’ll find out.

The bell sounds to start the match as both competitors emerge from their corners. Gabi and Jenny lock up collar and elbow, jockeying for position until Beltran sends a knee up into the midsection. Knite is doubled over as Gabi fires off a couple of forearm shots to the face, forcing her opponent back against the ropes. An Irish whip ensues as Jenny is sent across the ring before she’s taken down by a lifting spinning hip throw.

Geoff Penzer: Beltran starting off as the aggressor here tonight; we know she may not be the most restrained wrestler out there, so this may not come as too much of a surprise.

Beltran keeps hold of the arm, attempting to use it to wrangle in an arm bar. But Jenny fights her way out of that predicament, working her way back up to a kneeling position. Gabi still has hold of the arm, however, as she performs an arm wringer. An elbow down across the shoulder of Knite brings her back down to one knee. But the wily young minx rolls through, then kips up to her feet as she counters with a takedown of her own! Beltran flips through the air and hits the mat back first as the crowd cheer. But the New Yorker scrambles back to her feet as she charges as Jenny, only to get sidestepped and tossed over the top rope!

Beltran tumbles to the outside, hitting the guard rail before she sits up to see Jenny Knite playing to the fans inside the ring. This only infuriates Beltran, who jumps back up onto the apron as Knite baseball slides out through her opponent’s legs. She goes to grab the ankles, but Gabi kicks her away with a swift boot to the face. Jenny stumbles, but quickly recovers. Not fast enough, though, not if she wanted to avoid the running apron shoot kick from Gabi Beltran!

Geoff Penzer: What a kick! I felt that impact from here.

Knite gets rolled back into the ring as Gabi follows, and covers.

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Jenny kicks out.

Undeterred, Gabi brings her opponent back to a vertical base as she whips Jenny towards the corner. Gabi follows her in with a running corner chop. Knite howls in pain as she clutches her chest, but Beltran is relentless as she pushes the arms away and continues chopping away at Jenny’s chest. They’re followed by some rapid fire shoot kicks before the referee finally intervenes.

Geoff Penzer: Gabi Beltran keeping control here in the early goings. If Jenny wants to keep those winning ways going, she’s going to need to find a way into this one and fast.

Indeed, the referee backs away as Gabi Beltran glares at him. But as she returns her attention to her opponent, Jenny catches her with a boot to the gut. Knite begins her fight back with some stiff forearm strikes to the face, before she goes for an Irish whip. Gabi reverses it, though, sending Jenny running across the ring into the turnbuckle. She staggers out of the corner again, right into a snap front kick to the chest. Down goes Knite, and Gabi hooks the leg as she makes the cover.

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Knite kicks out.

This time Gabi looks less than pleased; Jenny rolls towards the ropes to bring herself back to a vertical base, but Gabi follows her, stomping at her opponent as she goes. She lifts Jenny back to her feet and pushes her against the ropes, delivering a couple of chops to the chest before whipping Jenny across the ring. Beltran lowers her head for a back body drop, but Jenny has it scouted, as she counters with a boot to the face!

Beltran flails her arms as she struggles to remain upright, but she does manage to do so. Just in time to see Jenny rushing towards her. Gabi throws out an elbow smash, but Jenny has the wherewithal to duck under that and hit the ropes again, before coming back with a slingblade! The crowd cheer as Beltran is driven into the mat, but Jenny can’t capitalize straight away. Both competitors are slow back to their feet, but it’s Knite who strikes first as she lashes out with some more forearm strikes to the face. Beltran blocks one and counters with a right hook of her own, but Jenny ducks under that and counters with a back suplex!

Geoff Penzer: There we go! Jenny Knite with a back suplex, and she’s cut off her opponent’s momentum just like that.

Jenny rolls towards the ropes again, using them to pull herself up as Gabi kneels there in the center of the ring. She’s caught from behind by a bulldog, driving her face first into the mat before Jenny rolls her over and covers.

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Gabi kicks out.

But that doesn’t stop Jenny Knite. She picks her opponent back up and fires off some elbow strikes, pushing Gabi back against the ropes, before Jenny drives a knee up into the gut. It’s enough to double her opponent over before Jenny follows up with a gutbuster, dropping Gabi down across her knee. Beltran rolls away clutching her midsection, and Jenny steps towards the ropes. She springboards off them with a double knee drop to the midsection of Gabi Beltran, and Jenny covers again.

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Gabi kicks out.

Knite lifts her opponent back to her feet once more, this time slamming gabi head first into the corner. Jenny fires off some shoot kicks to the chest, before moving Gabi out of the corner. An Irish whip follows, but Gabi manages to reverse it. It’s Jenny who’s sent running across the ring as Beltran charges at her - only to get kicked in the shin! Beltran trips over the vicious running kick, but she’s quickly back up as Jenny rebounds off the ropes again, coming back with a satellite DDT!

Geoff Penzer: Daybreak! This could be it!

Knite hooks a leg.

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TWO!
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THR-NOO!

Jenny sits up in disbelief; the referee shows her two fingers to indicate her opponent kicked out, which Knite accepts with a frustrated sigh. As she gets back to her feet, Jenny stomps at Gabi to keep her grounded before heading towards the corner. She steps out onto the apron before climbing towards the top rope, taking her sweet time as she does so.

But she took too long.

Gabi recovers in time, and shakes the top rope to cause Jenny to become crotched atop the turnbuckle! The fans “ooh” in sympathy as Knite suddenly finds herself in no man’s land. Gabi slowly wanders towards her opponent, firing off a couple of hard right hands to keep her stunned as Beltran composes herself. Then, in an amazing display of athleticism, Gabi leaps up and performs a super hurricanrana off the top rope! The crowd gasp in shock as Jenny flips through the air, crashing to the mat with a thud. But Gabi can’t capitalize straight away. She crawls towards her opponent and, finally, drapes an arm across the chest.

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THR-NOOO!

Geoff Penzer: I can’t believe she kicked out! Gabi Beltran surprising us all with that super hurricanrana, but it’s not enough for the three count.

Both competitors are down for a moment; both women laying on their backs, motionless, until Gabi Beltran starts to stir. The count-out is interrupted as Beltran rolls towards the ropes, which she uses to regain her vertical base. Jenny gets back to her feet in the center of the ring as Gabi charges in with a lariat - NO! Jenny ducks under the arm and counters with a mule kick to the midsection. It staggers her opponent, dropping Gabi to one knee as Jenny lashes out with a buzzsaw kick - NO! Gabi ducks the leg and performs a double leg takedown!

Both competitors scramble to get back up as this time it’s Jenny who rushes at her opponent. But gabi ducks the clothesline, using the matrix style evasion technique before she follows up with a backflip flip that staggers Knite! Beltran follows up with a jumping toe kick combo, and a spinning back elbow to match, flooring her opponent. A standing moonsault follows and Gabi covers again.

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THR-NO!

Geoff Penzer: Still not enough! Jenny Knite showing her resilience here, but Gabi has to be wondering what she needs to do.

Gabi sits up in shock; much like before, the referee now assures Gabi that it was only a two count, which she begrudgingly accepts. She drags Jenny back to her feet, though, and throws the Maryland native into the corner head first. Beltran fires off some shoot kicks to the chest before going for the Irish whip, which Jenny manages to reverse. Gabi hits the far corner, but runs right back towards her opponent - and Jenny drills her with a spear!

Jenny forces herself to get back to her feet as she wobbles slightly. Beltran is on all fours in the center of the ring as Jenny measures her up. As Beltran gets to her feet, Knite charges in with a discus elbow smash - NO! Gabi ducks and hits the ropes, coming back with a bicycle knee strike to the face! She drops on top of Jenny, hooking both legs as the referee counts!


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TWO!
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THREE!!!


Melanie Sierra: Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of this match … GABI BELTRAN!

[FGA Office]

Susan was facing a dilemma, go the the audition that Kendra had arranged, or train. She wasn’t booked in a match at this week's show, but would be doing double duty at Red Carpet Rumble, she walked down the stairs and outside where her taxi was waiting, she climbed into the back.

Cabbie: Where to miss.

Moment of truth.

Susan: WXRK Television studio please.

Cabbie: Okay.

The cab pulls out of the parking lot, later arriving at the television studio, Susan pays the cabbie and walks inside, where Kendra is waiting.

Kendra: Okay, You're here, have you remembered your lines.

Susan: Yes, I’ve remembered my lines.

Susan sits on one of the plastic chairs, which not surprisingly were quite uncomfortable, and a while a woman in her forties steps out of a room, and looks at her clipboard.

Woman: Susan Kent.

Susan stands up, and walks towards the room, Kendra give her a thumbs before entering the room. After a while, Susan steps out of the room, Kendra walks over to her.

Kendra: How was it.?

Susan: I was nervous, but I think it well though, they said they would call up if a get the part.

Kendra: I know you’ll get the part.

Susan smiled and even though she felt good about the audition, something then occurred to her, Dana was going to be pissed.

[FGA Office]

★★★ Showcase Match - Singles ★★★
“Bulldover” Macy Dover vs. Emily Carter

"Turn Down For What" by Upon a Burning Body feat. Ice T begins to play and the imposing figure of Macy Dover comes into view.

Melanie Sierra: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is set for ONE FALL! Introducing first, from National City, California! Weighing in at 135 pounds... MACY DOVER!

Dover stomps down to the ring focused.  A scowl on her face popping her knuckles as she ignores the crowd and climbs the apron, before finally stepping in through the ropes.

Geoff Penzer: Macy Dover and her partner Jae Ramsey picked up the win in tag team action last time out. She’ll be wanting to carry that on and pick up a single’s win here tonight, but this may be her toughest challenge to date.

As the drums start at the beginning of "Don't Die Digging", the audience turns their attention to the entrance way. When the guitar kick in, Emily Carter steps through the curtain to a positive reaction from the crowd. Carter smiles before pointing to various fans in the crowd.

Melanie Sierra:  And her opponent, from Westwood, Massachusetts! Weighing in at 129 pounds... EMILY CARTER!

She then makes her way down to the ring, slapping hands with the fans along the way. She then hops onto the apron before entering the ring. When the chorus hits, Carter climbs up onto the ropes and holds her index finger in the air. She hops down, marches across the ring, climbs up onto the ropes and thrusts her index finger in the air. Carter smiles, nodding her head in approval as the crowd continues to cheer her on.

Geoff Penzer: The last ever LDFC Apex Champion returning to singles action here tonight. Recently we’ve seen Emily having some run-ins with fellow former LDFC alumni, Mercy Williams. Will that affect her going into this match, or will she be able to focus against for SSWA Champion, Macy Dover? Lets find out.

The bell sounds to start the match as both competitors emerge from their corners; the fans here in LA are firmly behind Emily Carter as she and Macy circle the ring for a few moments. As they lock up collar and elbow, Macy manages to shove Emily away and down to the mat. But the former Apex champion is quick to pick herself back up. She marches over to Macy and the pair lock up again, and again Macy shoves her opponent down through brute force alone.

Geoff Penzer: Emily Carter isn’t necessarily the smallest or weakest woman on this roster, but Macy Dover is an imposing figure to just about anyone.

As Carter gets back to her feet again, Macy cuts her approach off with a boot to the gut. A short arm clothesline follows and Emily flips through the air before crashing to the mat again. Macy drags her opponent back up by the hair and she throws Emily head long into the top turnbuckle. Carter slumps back into the corner as Macy unloads with a series of European uppercuts. That’s followed by a hiptoss to bring Emily out of the corner, crashing to the mat. She clutches at the small of her back as Macy delivers a vicious soccer kick to the spine. And a cover by Macy after she throws her opponent down to the mat.

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Emily kicks out.

Undeterred, Macy drags her opponent back up by the hair, earning her an admonishment from the official. And the opening is all Emily needs to fire off a knife edge chop. And another! The crowd “woo” along with each chop as Carter has her opponent on the back foot - until Macy swats away a chop and counters with a bionic elbow!

Dover yells down at her prone foe, telling Emily to get back up as the crowd rains down boos upon the Californian. Undeterred, she brings Carter back to her feet once more and sends her reeling away with a European uppercut. Carter stumbles and lands throat first across the middle rope, allowing Macy the chance to push her knee down across the back of her neck.

Referee: One...Two...Three...Four…

Macy releases the choke, before running across the ring. She hits the ropes and comes back with a leapfrog body guillotine - NO! Emily moves out of harm’s way, and Macy goes through the middle rope and lands on the apron. She turns around to face the ring as Emily leaps up with a standing enziguiri! The crowd cheer as Macy see stars for a second; she hangs onto the top rope to steady herself, as Emily picks herself up once more. She breathes in deeply and runs against the far ropes, coming back with a shotgun dropkick that sends Dover hurtling off the apron!

Geoff Penzer: What a dropkick there by Emily Carter! And this match has already spilled to the outside here.

Carter steps out onto the apron, recomposing herself as Macy picks herself up on the outside. The impact with the guard rail doesn’t seem to have fazed her too much; she stands up and turns to face the ring, when Emily leaps off with a hurricanrana! The landing seems awkward; Macy getting sent into the guardrail from close range, but Carter stands right back up to pose for her adoring fans!

The count out restarts as Emily lifts her opponent back to her feet, slamming Dover face first into the apron before she rolls the Bulldover back into the ring. She follows her in and makes the cover.

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Macy kicks out.

Emily stands back up, bringing Macy with her as an Irish whip sends the former SSWA champion towards a corner. Carter follows her opponent in with a running back elbow, before another Irish whip sends Macy from pillar to post. Carter follows her in again, but this time Macy is ready for her! Dover catches her opponent with a flapjack, sending  Emily upwards and face first down across the top turnbuckle!

Carter slumps down to a seated position as Macy shakes off the cobwebs; she quickly runs against the ropes for momentum, coming back with a running facewash to Emily Carter! The former Apex champion is dragged back up by the wrist and hoisted up onto Macy’s shoulders for a Samoan drop! And the cover.

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Emily kicks out!

Geoff Penzer: So close. Macy driving her opponent into the mat with all her strength there, but still Emily kicks out.

Macy takes a brief breather, gathering her bearings after that flurry of offense. She brings Emily back to her feet again, backing Carter into the corner with some European uppercuts, before switching tact and thrusting the shoulder into the midsection. The referee intervenes after nine, forcing Macy to break. So she goes for an Irish whip instead, sending Emily from pillar to post. Dover follows her in, and runs right into the raised boot!

The fans cheer as the Bulldover staggers back a few steps, allowing Emily the opening she needs to charge in with a headscissors takedown. Dover hits the mat hard but quickly gets back to her feet at the same time as Emily. She charges in with a clothesline, but Emily ducks and runs against the ropes herself, coming back with a running hurricanrana! Into the cover!

ONE!
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Macy kicks out!

Both competitors scramble to get back to their feet, when Carter lashes out with a savate kick! It catches Macy flush on the jaw, dropping the Bulldover to one knee as Emily hits the ropes again, this time coming back with a shining apprentice! And a hook of the leg!

ONE!
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Macy kicks out!

Geoff Penzer: Emily looks shocked here; she’s throwing everything she has at Macy Dover, but the former SSWA Champion still powers out at two.

Macy forces herself up to one knee as Emily hammers away at her with some hard right hands. And some shoot kicks. But still Dover stands back up, right into the path of a spinning backfist! It drops Macy to one knee, and Emily is quick to run against the ropes again. This time, however, she springboards off the middle rope and backflips for Emilution!

Geoff Penzer: What strength!

He says as Macy catches Emily across her shoulder. Carter kicks her legs, but to no avail! Macy charges into the corner, slamming Carter’s back against the turnbuckle before delivering a powerslam to the mat! Macy covers with a lateral press.

ONE!
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Emily kicks out!

Both competitors are down momentarily, but it’s Macy who stirs first. She manages to stand up on her own accord as Emily uses the nearest ropes to drag herself back to her feet. And Carter is met by a hard right hand. Then a left. Macy firing on all cylinders as she backs Carter against the ropes. The Bulldover runs across the ring for momentum, rebounding off the far ropes as she hurtles back - only to get lowballed!

Geoff Penzer: Emily pulls down the top rope, and Macy Dover just tumbled all the way to the outside here!

The crowd cheer as Carter picks herself up once more. She appears to be aching all over as she stretches some limbs, trying to work out the kinks. On the outside, however, Macy is just picking herself up at the bottom of the aisle way. She barely has chance to stand and look around when suddenly Carter comes hurtling over the top rope with a Fosbury flop! The referee begins his count out as both competitors are down on the outside.

ONE!





TWO!





THREE!





FOUR!

Carter begins to stir, using the guardrails to get back to a vertical base. But she’s uneasy on her feet. She doesn’t even notice Macy rising behind her either.

FIVE!





SIX!

Geoff Penzer: Both competitors duking it out on the outside of the ring, here. And they’re putting everything they have behind those punches.

Dover is delivering some overhand punches that stagger Emily, forcing the former Apex champion further up the aisleway as Carter tries to fight back. She tags Dover with some shoot kicks to the leg, but they only serve to slow Macy down.

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EIGHT!

Carter ducks under a thunderous looking haymaker, diving around the back of her opponent as she waits for Macy to turn around before delivering a jumping DDT onto the concrete!

NINE!

Geoff Penzer: Both Emily Carter and Macy Dover have given this match everything they had, and I don’t think this is going to be the last time we see these two square off…

TEN!

Geoff Penzer: ...but we’re not seeing a winner between them tonight.

Melanie Sierra:  Ladies and gentlemen, this match has ended in a DOUBLE COUNT OUT!

Neither Carter nor Dover are moving as the bell sounds; the fans in the arena fall relatively silent until finally Emily sits up. She heard the decision and stands back up, looking out across the crowd who then begin to cheer. Macy stands up soon after, glaring at Carter as the former Apex champion heads backstage. Although, not without taking her eyes off the Bulldover.

[FGA Office]

Confined to the dark hallway where he’s been seen a couple of times by this point, Alexander Lyndon stands leaning against a wall. A black leather jacket covers most of the white “Lost Prophet” Alexander Lyndon t-shirt. Blue jeans that have seen better days and a pair of black military boots complete the outfit. His right arm grabbing the left one by the elbow, he looks straight into the camera and begins to speak.

“Victory, the word everyone wants to hear. The roar of the crowd, the arm raised and the smile of satisfaction on your face for a job well done. Yet, what is a victory? What constitute the very thing that people strive for in life?”

Lyndon gets his back off of the wall and starts walking towards the other side of the hallway.

“No one likes to be deemed as a loser. Yet, many forget that in losing a battle, you might be able to win the war. Last week, my opponent Dooder3G showed up to fight and fight we did, history will remember the match as one that didn’t end the way I wanted it to end… but… it did.”

“You only need to go back and watch the way my opponent stormed off that ring. He didn’t gloat on the victory like many of you would’ve, he didn’t reeve in the shower of cheers from the crowd. He just stormed off. Why? Because I accomplished what I wanted.”

He turns towards the camera, gets the strings of hair that were covering his face off and stares into the camera as he smirks.

“I don’t strive for victories, like many of you… oh… no… my brothers and sisters… I live in a plane higher than that. I strive to shake the very foundation of what you perceive as reality. I strive to make you question your abilities and your place in this world… and on the last go around… I accomplished just that.”

“That’s why tonight I stand before you, not as a savior, not as a martyr, not as anything you could relate to… but as a man. A man that saw the light, a man that knows what lies behind the curtain and a man that’s willing to show you the way.”

Lyndon extends both of his arms tilting his head backwards looking towards the ceiling. He takes a deep breath and then puts his head back down and his hands inside the jacket pockets.

“3GW, my brothers and sisters… blood of my blood… I wish I could tell you I know what’s next… I wish I could stand in front of this cameras and state every single way people have called me over the years. I wish I could stand here and throw dirt into anyone else, but once again… I have to plea for your patience… as tonight we watch again.”

The feed goes to static.

[FGA Office]

Macy is charging down the hallway with her hands clenched at her sides as she made her way towards her locker room. As she was passing by, Peaches who was just about to bite into a turkey sub decided to rain on her parade. Peaches scoffed before speaking.

Peaches: Can’t win ‘em all, Macy. Especially this year, huh.

Macy stops dead in her tracks turning to Peaches. Peaches then turns towards Macy not allowing herself to be put into a bad defensive position, knowing Macy’s violent demeanor.

Macy Dover: You think you’re funny don’t you Peaches.

Peaches: I ain’t one to brag, but my last stand up show was a big success. I only had to tell one joke, though…Macy Dover - and they laughed their asses off.

Macy moves her head around as if she’s trying to get a good look at something on Peaches upper body.

Macy Dover: You know, after that fall you took in Twin City Wrestling this week… It makes sense how slow and sluggish you were in the ring tonight.

Macy takes a step closer and Peaches backs up a step, knowing she’s still not a hundred percent after that bump she took in Texas. Even less so after her match against Dooder3G.

Macy Dover: Listen Peaches. If you want to make it to your match with me at the Red Carpet Rumble… then I suggest you quit your shit now. Because I have no problem ending this little spat early. I have a rumble to prepare for, not fighting you the night before it would actually be a better situation for me.

Peaches: Be real, Mace. You know you ain’t gonna be satisfied unless you beat me one on one in the ring, so attacking me now ain’t gonna do you a damn thing. And at Red Carpet Rumble you ain’t gonna have to worry about that Paramount championship ‘cause you ain’t making it to night two.

Peaches then begins to walk past Macy going to head down the hallway the direction Dover just came from. As she gets near her she makes sure to stiffen her shoulder slamming it into Macy’s shoulder as she passes. Macy turns as Peaches leaves her back to Macy as she walks away. Macy’s blood boils over from the shoulder and she looks for a jab straight to the recovering neck of Peaches as she passes. But Peaches, instead leans sideways as Macy’s jab misses and Peaches grabs Macy’s arm flipping her over her back and slamming Macy to the ground while still holding her arm.

Peaches: Goddamn, Mace, you gotta switch it up a li’l bit. I saw that coming a mile away...

Macy tried to move, but Peaches held her arm in place. Peaches stood up to her feet over Macy. Macy tried to sweep her leg but Peaches jumped it. She then let a punk kick go into Macy’s gut. Macy grunted in pain before Peaches backed away from Peaches watching her with every move.

Macy Dover: You think this is over?!

Macy then lunged up to her feet running forward and driving her shoulder into Peaches gut and sending her back first into a stack of folding tables against the wall. Peaches then grabbed her arms around Macy’s waist before driving a knee upward slamming into Macy’s face. Macy fell backward as Peaches let her go as she fell backward down to one knee.

Peaches: For your sake you better hope it is...

Macy wiped blood from the inside of her mouth looking at it on her hand. She smiled up at Peaches.

Macy Dover: Maybe you have some fight in you after all.

This only served to piss off Peaches as she ran forward slamming her knee into the side of Macy’s head making her drop to both knees and slouch backward hitting her back on the ground. Peaches then dropped a boot down on Macy’s chest causing her to lose her breath.

Peaches: Now you’re just embarrassing yourself, Mace. But you’re probably used to that, ain’t you? For all your talk you ain’t got no substance, and you wanna embarrass me in the ring? Ain’t gonna happen...

Peaches began to walk away again, but Macy who was bleeding from her mouth, then grabbed hold of her foot in a last ditch effort. Peaches then turned to kick at Macy’s face again as she tried to walk away. Macy however grabbed the foot and swung Peaches down slamming her neck first into the stack of folding tables with a dragon screw leg whip. Peaches was down holding her neck. Macy rolled over standing to her feet looking down at Peaches.

Macy Dover: You’re right. I want to embarrass you in the ring in front of everyone. We’ll finish this soon enough.

Macy turns and begins to walk away. Peaches stands up, rubbing her neck as she seethes, glaring after Macy as she goes.

[FGA Office]

Amanda Johnson: Hello everyone. With me at this time is the assistant to the Mayor of Hollywood, Lindsay Harrington. Ms. Harrington, you have some news you’d like to share on behalf of Jordan Cain?

Lindsay Harrington: Yes I do. We are a little under a month away from the Red Carpet Rumble and there have already been 15 names revealed for the Rumble match. Which means, of course, that there are only five spots left. Those spots will be filled by: Jenny Knite! Avaset Kaiser! Keegan Hightower! Gabi Beltran! And…..

Amanda Johnson: …..

Lindsay Harrington: A mystery entrant.

Amanda Johnson: A mystery entrant? You can’t just tell us right now.

Lindsay Harrington: Oh sweetie, if I told you who the mystery entrant is, then it wouldn’t be a mystery now would it?

Amanda Johnson: Fair enough.

Lindsay Harrington: But that’s not all!

Amanda Johnson: There more?

Lindsay Harrington: Definitely! As I’m sure you heard earlier tonight, our sweet Prince, the Sultan of Selfies, Prince MacRear suffered an injury that will keep him out of action indefinitely. Not only does this free up a spot in the Rumble, but it leaves Echo Rigby without an opponent for the Double Feature Weekend… until now.

Amanda Johnson: Go on.

Lindsay Harrington: Jordan Cain wants only the best talent in 3GW. He took the biggest star in Hollywood, Becker Gaines, and brought him to 3GW. Now he’s gone out, signed one of the biggest stars in all of wrestling, and brought them here to 3GW. It is my pleasure to announce that at the Red Carpet Rumble, Echo Rigby will be taking on…




































CYNCITY herself, Cindy Parker! Cyncity will also be taking Prince MacRear’s place in the Red Carpet Rumble!

Amanda Johnson: Wow, you heard it here first! Cyncity, a former FGA World Champion, is officially apart of 3GW! Not only will she be replacing Prince MacRear against Echo Rigby, but she’ll be taking his spot in the Red Carpet Rumble match! Cyncity will be one of the 20 wrestlers vying for the Paramount Champion! I still can’t wrap my head around this! Wow, what a bombshell! Geoff, back to you!

[FGA Office]

★★★ Showcase Match - Singles ★★★
“Peacemaker” Echo Rigby vs. “The Emerald Jewel” Mercy Williams

The slow electronic beats echo through the arena kicking into the chorus of "Don't Hurt Me" by DJ Mustard. Mercy Williams struts on to the stage with a sly smirk upon her face soaking in the reaction from the audience. Mercy walks down the walkway emphasizing hips to the movements of the beat of the music .

Melanie Sierra: Ladies and gentlemen, this match is set for ONE FALL! Introducing first, from Sydney, Australia! Weighing in at 137 pounds! She is “The Emerald Jewel”... MERCY WILLIAMS!

Mercy climbs up to the apron and spins around on her right knee down and her left leg bent and and gets her feet blowing a kiss to the fans. Mercy ducks under the top rope to climb into the ring and poses with her arms spread with swagger.

Geoff Penzer: Two weeks ago, Mercy Williams shoved down her friend Emily Carter. Every time we’ve tried to get an answer out of Mercy, she’s either rushed to get out of the arena or given us a half answer. We all thought that Emily and Mercy had put these trust issues behind them. But we all thought wrong, including Emily.

The psychedelic blues rock of "End of the Line" by Frijid Pink begins to play, and out walks Echo in her sleeveless bell bottom jumpsuit, floppy hat and sunglasses. She flashes peace signs and laid back smiles to the crowd as she saunters down to the ring, climbs on the apron and walk down the edge of it blowing kisses to the crowd.

Melanie Sierra: And her opponent, from Tucson, Arizona! Weighing in at 131 pounds! She is the “Peacemaker”... ECHO RIGBY!

She takes off her hat and flings it into the crowd like a frisbee. She removes her glasses and jewelry, climbing into the ring and ready for the match.

Geoff Penzer: The Peacemaker got into it with Prince MacRear on the debut of Peace Time with Echo Rigby. It was looking like the two of them were going to be set up for a one on one match at the Red Carpet Rumble. But those plans changed due to MacRear’s untimely injury. However, as we were just told moments ago, Echo Rigby will now be taking on former FGA star, Cyncity. It’s not everyday you get thrown in the ring with a former World Champion. But that’s the situation Echo now finds herself in. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime. Will she seize the moment or will she get lost in it?

The match starts with both wrestlers locking up. After jockeying for position, it’s Williams that moves Rigby into the corner. While Williams presses Rigby up against the turnbuckles, the ref gives them until the count of five to break it up.

Ref: ONE… TWO… THREE… FOUR…

After a break is made, Williams nails Rigby with a European Uppercut. She then takes Rigby and whips her into the opposite corner. Williams runs across the ring and into the corner, but Rigby knocks her back with a back elbow. After shaking off the blow, Williams runs back into the corner. But again, she gets knocked back by another back elbow. The crowd cheers when Rigby follows up with a double jump moonsault.

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Williams kicks out.

Rigby picks up Williams and whips her into the ropes. When Williams returns, Rigby knocks her down with a dropkick. Williams gets back up, but Rigby knocks her back down with another dropkick. After Williams returns to her feet, Rigby runs over and delivers a dropkick that knocks Williams through the ropes and to the floor.

As Williams picks herself up on the outside, Rigby runs into the far ropes. When Rigby returns, Williams slides back in and knocks her down with a running back elbow. She makes the cover.

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Rigby kicks out.

Geoff Penzer: It looked like Rigby was setting up for a dive to the floor. But Williams was able to cut her off.

Williams picks up Rigby, heads into the corner and slams her face-first into the top turnbuckle. After turning Rigby around, Williams delivers three times edge chops. She then brings Rigby from out of the corner before whipping her into the far ropes. When Rigby comes back, Williams throws out a clothesline. But Rigby ducks and runs into the ropes. When Rigby returns, Williams throws out another clothesline. But again, Rigby ducks and runs into the ropes. When Rigby returns, cheers and boos can be heard as Williams lifts her up and delivers a Samoan Drop. She reaches back and hooks the leg.

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Rigby gets her shoulder up.

Williams picks up Rigby and whips her hard into the corner. As Rigby staggers from out of the corner, Williams doubles her over with a punch to the midsection. She then grabs Rigby around the waist before delivering a gutwrench suplex. She makes the cover.

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Rigby gets her shoulder up.

Williams sits up Rigby and applies a rear chinlock. The ref gets down and asks Rigby if she wants to give up. But Rigby refuses. She then begins to slowly turn over onto her knees. After getting back to her feet, Rigby elbows Williams four times in the midsection, breaking the hold. She then takes off into the ropes. When Rigby returns, Williams throws her down with an STO. She makes the cover.

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Rigby gets her shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Williams cuts off Rigby again.

Williams picks up Rigby, irish whips her across the ring, follows her into the corner and connects with a clothesline. She then lifts Rigby up and sits her down on the top turnbuckle. After climbing up onto the middle ropes, Rigby grabs Williams and goes for a superplex. But Rigby blocks the move. So Williams goes for another superplex. But again, Rigby blocks the move. After four punches to the midsection, Rigby shoves Williams off the ropes and down to the canvas.

Geoff Penzer: Now it’s Williams who is on the wrong end of a shove.

As Williams turns over and slowly gets up off the canvas, Rigby stands up on the top turnbuckle. When Williams turns around, the crowd cheers as Rigby brings her down with a diving neckbreaker. She makes the cover.

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Williams gets her shoulder up.

Rigby takes Williams and whips her into the ropes. When Williams returns, Rigby brings her down with a leg lariat. She makes the cover.

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Williams gets her shoulder up.

Rigby picks up Williams, grabs her from behind and goes for a German Suplex. But on the way up, Williams nails Rigby with an elbow to the face. She then delivers two more elbows before performing a standing switch and delivering an atomic drop, followed by an inverted headlock backbreaker. Williams makes the cover.

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Rigby gets her shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Great counter and follow up from Williams. She lost to Rigby before way back in there LDFC days. She’s trying not to go 0-2 tonight.

Williams picks up Rigby and whips her into the ropes. When Rigby returns, Williams throws out a bicycle kick. But Rigby catches her foot. Rigby then swings the leg away from her. When Williams turns around, Rigby throws out a clothesline. But Williams ducks and counters with a sitout rear mat slam. After Williams returns to her feet, she runs into the ropes. When Williams returns, she jumps up before delivering Mercy on Me (split legged leg drop).

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Rigby gets her shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Good display of athletic there from Williams with the split legged leg drop. But it wasn’t enough for three.

Williams sits up Rigby before applying a figure four neck lock.

Geoff Penzer: Now Williams is trying to wear Rigby down.

The ref asks Rigby if she wants to give up. When Rigby refuses, Williams squeezes her legs tighter around her neck.

Geoff Penzer: Williams is applying more pressure. She’s really trying to work for the submission. But will she get it? Will Rigby give up?

The ref asks Rigby if she wants to give up. When Rigby refuses, Williams begins punching her in the head. She then lets go and makes the cover.

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Rigby gets her shoulder up.

Williams picks up Rigby, heads into the corner and slams her face-first into the top turnbuckle. After hoisting Rigby up onto the top turnbuckle, Williams climbs up onto the middle ropes, grabs her and delivers a superplex. She turns over and makes the cover.

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THR-NO!

The crowd cheers as Rigby gets her shoulder up.

Geoff Penzer: Williams finally hits the superplex. But even that’s not enough for three.

Williams picks up Rigby and goes for an irish whip. But Rigby reverses, sending Williams into the ropes. When Williams returns, she delivers a wheelbarrow stunner.

While Rigby tries to shake out the cobwebs, Williams heads into the corner and waves Rigby up. Once Rigby finally returns to her feet and turns around, Williams runs out of the corner and launches herself at Rigby for a spear. But Rigby counters the spear with a Busaiku Knee Kick, resulting in cheers from the crowd.

Geoff Penzer: Williams might have been rocked by that knee to the head,

Rigby crawls over towards the corner and tries to pull herself up using the ropes. Once a dazed Williams shakes slowly returns to her feet, Rigby runs up from behind and connects with a busaiku knee kick to the back, causing Williams to stagger across the ring before falling down across the middle ropes. Rigby sees this, so she turns and runs into the ropes. When the Peacemaker comes back, she swings through the middle & top rope before connecting with a tiger feint kick. After standing up on the apron, Rigby follows up with a somersault leg drop. She then steps back out onto the apron before climbing up to the top turnbuckle. Once Williams returns to her feet and turns around, the crowd explodes with cheers when Rigby dives off and connects with the Monterey Pop (diving corkscrew stunner). She makes the cover.

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THREE!

“End of the Line” blasts over the PA as the crowd cheers.

Melanie Sierra: Ladies and gentlemen, the winner of this match ECHO RIGBY!

Rigby gets her arm raised while the crowd continues to cheer.

Geoff Penzer: Echo Rigby picks up the victory over Mercy Williams. She needs all the momentum she can get as she heads into the biggest match of her life against Cyncity next month at the Red Carpet Rumble.

While Rigby is still celebrating the win, Emily Carter makes her way down the aisle. She can be seen applauding Rigby’s performance.

Geoff Penzer: What’s Emily Carter doing out here?

After making her way up the steps and entering through the ropes, Carter hugs Rigby and raises her arm on a job well done. On the other side of the ring is Williams, who pulls herself up using the ropes. She turns and sees Carter raising Rigby’s arm. Carter then turns around and sees Williams. But instead of going after her, Carter gives her a round of applause for wrestling a good match. She then heads over towards Williams and raises her arm in the air. But Williams quickly pulls her arm away before shoving Carter back down. The crowd boos at Williams exits the ring and storms up the aisle. Rigby tries to help Carter up. But Carter tells her that she’s fine. She then looks out towards Williams and shakes her head.

[FGA Office]

Sitting behind his desk, Jordan Cain is spearheading the continued growth of 3GW by…checking his phone – that is until he’s interrupted by Lindsay Harrington knocking on the door which has been left ajar this whole time

Lindsay Harrington: Mr Cain, are you busy?

Jordan Cain: No, I was just checking…e-mails.

Cain very quickly swipes the app he was using closed and places his phone face-down on the desk in order to not incriminate himself

Jordan Cain: So what is it?

Lindsay Harrington: You have somebody who wishes to speak with you.

Letting out a disgruntled sigh, Cain sits himself up in his chair and straightens his jacket and tie in order to look more professional and, therefore, imposing – that is until he sees who Lindsay has just shown into his office, the far more imposing figure that is a notably displeased Shintaro Majima, which causes Cain to sink into his chair

Shintaro Majima: Do you not like when your preparations are interrupted?

Majima folds his arms across his chest, clearly not in the mood for Cain’s usual games, while Cain himself clears his throat in order to try and appear somewhat in control of the situation

Jordan Cain: Shinny!  Good to see you again!  Listen, I’m sorry about what went down at the last show, where you lost the Fifteen…

Majima interrupts

Shintaro Majima: I did not lose the title, I had it stolen.

Jordan Cain: Apples, oranges, you say the belt was stolen, Becker Gaines says he won it – and as he’s the champ. What he says goes around here.

Rather than answer immediately, Majima catches his breath as his eyes narrow, boring a hole through Cain’s forehead

Shintaro Majima: I am sure you are glad that he stole what does not belong to him, giving you the “champion” that you wanted all along.  But do you think that Becker Gaines will bring credibility to the championship, or to this company?

Jordan Cain: Sure he will, Beck’s a STAR!

Strongly resisting the urge to roll his eyes at Cain’s last comment, Majima responds

Shintaro Majima: How many times have you told yourself that he is a “star” today?  Has it worked?

Becker Gaines: He doesn’t have to tell himself shit, Majima, because he knows star quality when he sees it – and it looks an awful lot like THIS.

Having barged into Cain’s office without being invited, Gaines holds the 15 Championship belt in Majima’s face, rubbing in the fact that he is the current champion, before he slings it over his shoulder

Becker Gaines: I already told you to quit whining about getting a few snowflakes from some wannabe journalist posting reviews online when they’re not working at Dairy Queen and accept the fact that I am the champion, and you…

Gaines takes a second to pat the belt’s faceplate

Becker Gaines: …you had your fifteen minutes of fame, but those ran out pretty damn quick and now you’re an ex-champion crying about how you couldn’t win the last time you thought you could hang with me, and tonight I’ll make you look like a two-time chump while I walk out looking like a goddamn STAR.

Gaines glances at the faceplate a second time, notices a smudge, so he spits on his hand to buff the smudge off of the belt

Becker Gaines: So now that we’ve established the pecking order here, I’ll be heading to the ring so I can beat you again.

Gaines turns to leave – but Majima grabs his arm, yanking him back around to face him, which causes Jordan Cain to leap out of his seat and…press the intercom button

Jordan Cain: Miss Harrington, call arena security!  We’ve got a situation in here!!!

Completely ignoring Cain’s small-scale nervous breakdown in the background, Majima looks at the 15 Championship belt on Gaines’ shoulder before he looks Gaines in the eye and lets go of his arm

Shintaro Majima: One hundred strikes.

Having reminded both Gaines and Cain of his promise to rend Gaines’ flesh with 100 strikes during their match, Majima walks past Gaines and through Cain’s door just as the arena security arrive in the doorway, with Majima walking through them as if they were not there

As the security team debate whether or not to go after Majima, Gaines turns towards Jordan Cain and, having made sure the 15 Championship belt is unblemished on his shoulder, makes a suggestion

Becker Gaines: You want me to put a hurting on that whiny bitch?

Gaines expects an answer, but rather than give an answer Cain gives an ambiguous wave to Gaines before he sits back down in his chair and grabs a can of energy drink from under his desk, taking a nervous sip as Gaines takes his leave from Cain’s office.

[FGA Office]

NIGHT ONE: Friday, December 9
NIGHT TWO: Saturday, December 10