Vertigo (02.03.18)

[FGA Office]

The image of four all black Timberland boots moving in the same direction opens the visual with no other sound but the clanking of footsteps. The video itself is fuzzier than usual, the person recording not using one of the expensive HD cameras belonging to FGA, but a personal handheld camcorder instead. The boots come to a sudden stop and the camera slowly begins to pan upward to reveal the hallways of Blue Cross Arena along with FGA’s resident Reapers, Joey Perello and Ryder McKnight. Both men still show signs of wrestling a match earlier in the night, but the grins on their faces took the attention away from that as many wondered what exactly has the members of the biker gang all smiles.

Joey Perello: Rumor is that the boys of Shootcamp have gone to the general manager of this fine establishment and requested a match with us at A New Odyssey -- which ended up being granted.

Perello hesitates while McKnight claps his hands and mutters “Ah man” under his breath as he leans his back against the hallway wall. Perello runs his free hand down his face, pulling the camera back just a bit to reveal his shoulders and up instead of just his head.

Joey Perello: And I believe the words from Mr. Macdonald were something along the lines of “I won’t be held responsible for what RIP does” which tells you just how smart the general manager of this brand actually is. Even he - one of the men who had a hand in bringing us to Frontier Grappling Arts - believes that Owen and Ace are fighting a losing battle and nothing good could come out of this for them, but…

Perello pauses and shrugs his shoulders.

Joey Perello: ...after all the attacks and all the bullsh*t that comes in between, we will finally get the fight that all four of us wanted. Shootcamp against the Reapers in Pride in a tag team match live on pay per view. On the last episode of Vertigo, we were left disappointed. Disappointed to see that despite all the anger we’ve fueled Shootcamp with, they still could not get past a number of referees that were half the size of them to get to us. Well…

The RIP VP chuckles.

Joey Perello: Some were actually bigger than they are, but that’s not what this discussion is about. This discussion is strictly about how proud we are that both Owen and Ace have finally grown a set of balls and decided to take our situation into their own hands by getting the match made for A New Odyssey. You - like many before you - have fallen right into our trap where you give us exactly what we want, but you wholeheartedly believe that this was all your doing. You believe you’re going beat the living hell out of the both of us for all the damage we’ve caused you leading up to the event and now everything will be different, but the reality of it all?

Perello shakes his head from side to side.

Joey Perello: The only thing that changes now is that we get to beat you down in a sanctioned environment instead of beating you down on sight whenever we spot you. Many might say that inside the ring? Shootcamp has the advantage over us, but what many may not understand is that we’ve already won this war and when we built an apartment complex inside both of their heads. Every time they arrive at an FGA event, both Owen and Ace have to constantly look over their shoulder because they’re terrified of the Reaper paying them a visit. They make their elaborate entrances to the ring, and instead of doing their usual routine, they spin around circles to be ready if and when we decide to strike. Inside that ring? It will be no different. Right when you think you have one of us…

The VP snaps his fingers with his free hand.

Joey Perello: The other one is right there to put you down. Right when you believe you have us beat, your emotions get the better of you and you try to become something you’re not…

Perello takes a step toward Ryder McKnight.

Joey Perello: You try to become the Reapers.

Ryder takes ahold of the camera now and lets out a chuckle. He mutters something to the VP that gets him laughing a little before Ryder raises up the camera into his face.

Ryder McKnight: Jesus might’ve wept when the Romans nailed his ass on that cross a few thousand years ago to save your sorry behinds, but he won’t be weeping to save you two come New Odyssey when it’s time to deliver you to your final destinations.

Ryder snorts as he stared into the camera thinking about something.

Ryder McKnight: It’s been fun playing with you boys. Waiting to see when the two of you were gonna actually get the nerve to fight back rather than just run your mouths like you’re gonna do something. Congratulations fellas, it took you two long enough. But now the games are over. Soon you’ll be praying up to heavens begging for mercy but nobody will be listening. The hurt we’re about to give onto you boys is indeed heaven sent. And we gon’ make the Lord happy when we do his work for em and deliver ol’ Grim another customer to sit in his cab on the way to whichever place you gots’ to go.

McKnight nods to himself.

Ryder McKnight: Don’t worry, you won’t be the only ones. You’re just the first of many who will be walking on this plank of death here in FGA. We’re just gonna reap and move on to the next one. Reap and move on to the next one. Reap and move on to the next one. Reap and move on to the next one. It’s gonna be a never ending f**king cycle, boys. Because ain’t nobody gonna stop us. Nobody can stop us.

He looks back to the VP and back to the camera as he shrugs his shoulders.

Ryder McKnight: Some will try. All will fail. And us? We’ll just be sitting here laughing. Laughing at each and every one of you that actually think you can stand toe to toe with the Reapers. The boss did say he won’t be responsible for what happens to you boys...And we gonna make damn sure of his word. But that bit of info just wasn’t for you Shootcamp. That was for every last soul in this place.

Ryder says with a growl before smiling and dropping the camera down to the ground. One of the RIP members step on it on their way to their next destination, the visual turning into nothing but static.

[FGA Office]

The Vertigo feed cuts backstage and we find our General Manager, Brandon Macdonald, sitting on top of a desk in his designated office while looking over his cell phone. A knock at the door forced the GM to place his phone into the breast pocket of his jacket and slide forward off of the desk, planting his feet firmly against the ground as he calls for the guest to enter the room.

Brandon Macdonald: Come on in.

The door swings open and the manager of the FGA Pride Champion, Frankie Morrison, steps in. The pair meets halfway and embrace with a firm handshake. Brandon Macdonald pats Morrison on the back before pulling his hand away and guiding him towards the desk. Macdonald walks around the desk and sits down, waving his arm towards an open chair on the other side of the desk.

Brandon Macdonald: Please, Frankie, have a seat.

Frankie Morrison stands in front of the seat and unbuttons his suit jacket before dropping down into the chair.

Brandon Macdonald: What could I do for you?

Frankie Morrison: Well, first, let me start by apologising. Things have gotten a little tense between you and Chris, and I think I can speak for all of us when I say, no one is going to benefit from a power struggle between the two of you.

Brandon Macdonald: Your client needs to come to terms with the fact that I had nothing to do with Brian Stryker getting ambushed. He dug his own grave and Julian Tijerina jumped on an opportunity. It would have been irresponsible of me to let Stryker go to that ring and wrestle Chris in a Pride Rules match after the medical staff advised me that he was in no shape to compete.

Frankie Morrison: Anyone in your position should make the same call. Chris, he’s one of the most competitive people that I’ve ever met. In his eyes, Stryker earned an opportunity and that opportunity was taken away from him. I’m sure you could understand that as a Pride Champion, a successful title defense by way of forfeit just doesn’t sit right with him.

Brandon Macdonald: If we’re speaking freely, I think you need to advise your client to move on.

Frankie smirks as he breaks eye contact with Vertigo’s General Manager momentarily.

Frankie Morrison: There’s an opportunity to make everything right… At A New Odyssey, you’ve made it clear that you’re not budging. Kol, James Edwards, and Fujiko Mine are going to compete in a triple threat match to see who gets to challenge Chris for the Pride Championship later on in the night. Meanwhile, Chris will also compete in a match prior to his title defense. How about we put all of this to rest, give Chris Brian Stryker!

The live audience watching the interaction between Frankie Morrison and Brandon Macdonald erupt at the idea of seeing Chris Madison and Brian Stryker finally getting to compete. Brandon Macdonald stares across the desk at Frankie Morrison without uttering a sound. He reaches up, strokes his beard, and cracks a smile.

Brandon Macdonald: Well, that’s not going to happen!

Frankie nods his head slowly.

Frankie Morrison: I assume you’ve already made your decision on who Chris will be facing at A New Odyssey?

Brandon Macdonald: Yeah Frankie - a man that Chris is very familiar with.

Frankie stands up from the chair, tugs on the lapels of his jacket, and buttons the top button.

Frankie Morrison: When are we going to get to find out who you’ve picked to be his opponent?

Brandon Macdonald: I told you we’d be in touch, right? Well since you’re here now, I’ll let you go and give your client the good news. At A New Odyssey, in a non-title singles match, the FGA Pride Champion, Chris Madison, will go one on one with The Savior, Mitsuo Shimada!

Once again, the live audience inside of the Blue Cross Arena roars, excited at the prospect of getting to see Chris Madison and Mitsuo Shimada bring their heated rivalry to a FGA ring! Frankie Morrison nods his head and makes his way towards the door.

Frankie Morrison: Thank you for your time.

Frankie peers over his shoulder once more before stepping out into the hallway and closing the door behind him as the feed cuts away.

[FGA Office]

• Singles Match •
Kol vs. Fujiko Mine

Two quick guitar riffs ring out through the arena, and the crowd cheers loudly. warm pink and gold lights swirl around the arena.

I’m calling you...from the future…to let you know we made a mistake...

The lights over the ring go out completely, giving the arena the appearance of a dance club.

And there’s a fog from the past that’s giving me such a headache…

The lights fade for a moment, and then kick back in as Patrick Stump’s vocals wash over the arena.

And I'm back with a madness
I'm a champion of the people who don't believe in champions
I got nothing but dreams inside, I got nothing but dreams
I'm just young enough to still believe, still believe
But young enough not to know what to believe in
Young enough not to know what to believe in, yeah
…

At the top of one of the crowd entrances, one Fujiko Mine appears. The camera focuses on her as she looks out at the fans surrounding her. The imposing Xena stands behind her, looking stern. The nearest fans wave to catch her attention; Fujiko slaps some hands as she makes her way through the crowd and down to the ring.

If I can live through this
If I can live through this
If I can live through this…

Fujiko stops where she is, and throws her hands straight up in the air. All the lights in the arena go bright, and she yells out along with the song and the crowd…

”I CAN DO ANYTHING!!

She continues moving towards the ring, and as the lyric comes back around, she repeats the previous motion. Fujiko reaches the ringside area, and follows it up with a graceful handspring onto and over the guardrail. She quickly runs up the steps, then hops onto the top turnbuckle. Xena clears the guardrail behind her, and a single spotlight converges on the woman known as the Apex Goddess.

J.A. Aldridge: The following contest is scheduled for ONE fall! Introducing first, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin! She is the “Apex Goddess” FUJIKO MINE!

Fujiko poses on the top turnbuckle, her hands outstretched over her head and her eyes closed. Some fans toss blue and yellow streamers in, which cascade over her, around her, and into the ring. The lights return to normal. She gets down off the top turnbuckle, and removes the streamers from her person before the match begins.

Kris Cruise: We’re getting another preview of the Triple Threat Match taking place at A New Odyssey! Last Vertigo, we saw Kol and James Edwards go at it. Tonight, we’re getting Fujiko Mine and Kol! Last time, we saw Kol get himself intentionally counted out. Can we expect the same out of him tonight?

Stephy Auger: Considering the mood that Kol is in, the last thing he wants is to do is to get counted out. I expect him to want the beat the hell out of Fujiko Mine and I am TOTALLY here for that!

"Tear Away" by Drowning Pool plays throughout the arena as the audience boos loudly! Once the beat kicks in, the man formerly known as Colton Sterling steps out from behind the curtain, a smirk on his face as he looks out at the audience. He listens to them boo him before he nods and begins to make his way down to the ring.

J.A. Aldridge: And her opponent, from Buffalo, New York! Weighing in at 233 pounds… KOL!

Kol doesn't pay attention to any of the fans as he makes it to ringside before he slowly circles the ring, keeping his eyes locked on the squared circle. Once he's circled the ring fully, Kol hops on the apron and wipes his feet on it before entering the ring. The New Yorker then finds the nearest corner and climbs to the middle turnbuckle, a small smile appearing on his face as he raises his hands up to some boos. Kol hops off and removes his jacket, tossing it out of the ring. He then slowly makes it to his corner and stretches there as he waits for the match to start.

Kris Cruise: Kol recently came off one of the biggest losses of his career last week. He hasn’t exactly been the most pleasant man to be around these last few years. But he’s really got an attitude now.

Stephy Auger: If I held that title for as long as he did, I’d be upset, too! Like I said before, I expect him to want to unleash all his anger and frustration out on somebody. Who better than Fujiko Mine?

When the bell sounds, Kol is immediately met with taunting chants from the Rochester crowd.

CONGRATS, LEVI!
*CLAP-CLAP*, *CLAP-CLAP-CLAP*

CONGRATS, LEVI!
*CLAP-CLAP*, *CLAP-CLAP-CLAP*

CONGRATS, LEVI!
*CLAP-CLAP*, *CLAP-CLAP-CLAP*

Stephy Auger: Do these people not care for Fujiko’s wellbeing? Because if they did, they wouldn’t be taunting Kol like this! A man of his stature shouldn’t be treated with such disrespect. He’s got feelings, too, you know. Maybe I should see him after the show and try and console him…

Kris Cruise: Stop it, Stephy.

Kol marches across the ring and engages in a snug collar-and-elbow with Fujiko. He quickly uses his strength advantage to move Fujiko across the ring and press her against the ropes. The ref then scurries over and gives them until the count of five to break it.

Ref: ONE… TWO… THREE… FOUR…

As soon as a break is made, Kol grabs Fujiko and whips her into the ropes. When Fujiko comes back, Kol throws out a clothesline. But Fujiko ducks and runs into the far ropes. When she comes back, Kol goes for a knife edge chop. But Fujiko ducks and continues to run the ropes. When Fujiko comes back, she delivers a tilt-a-whirl headscissors takedown. When Kol gets back to his feet, Fujiko brings him down with an arm drag. Kol gets back to his feet, only to get brought back down by another arm drag. Fujiko then delivers an overflow armdrag, sending Kol rolling to the outside. The crowd cheers as Kol turns and kicks the guardrail out of frustration.

Kris Cruise: Things haven’t gone Kol’s way at the start of this contest.

Stephy Auger: It’s still early. There’s plenty of time left.

After climbing back up onto the apron, Kol steps back into the ring. He goes over and tries to initiate another collar-and-elbow. This time, Fujiko ducks under, goes behind and applies a waistlock from behind. She then spins Kol around and catches him in a side headlock. Kol tries to shove Fujiko off. But she doesn’t budge. After a shot to the ribs, Kol tries to shove her off. But again, Fujiko doesn't budge. So Kol wraps his arms around Fujiko and moves her into the ropes. He then goes and tries to shove her off into the far ropes. But Fujiko just drops down to a knee while keeping the side headlock applied. The ref gets down and asks Kol if he wants to give up. Kol responding by telling the ref to fuck off.

Kris Cruise: What did he say?

Stephy Auger: I believe he declined the opportunity to quit...

After Kol battles back to his feet, he takes Fujiko and goes for a belly to back suplex. But Fujiko rolls over his shoulder and lands on her feet. When Kol turns around, Fujiko brings him to the mat with a side headlock takedown. Kol reverses into a headscissors. But Fujiko’s able to easily escape with a kip up. After Kol returns to his feet, he rushes back over at Fujiko. She then throws Kol back down to the canvas with another side headlock takeover. Again, Kol reverses into a headscissors. Fujiko tries to escape with another kip up. But this time, it doesn’t work. After turning over onto her knees, she presses down on Kol’s thighs. Fujiko then performs a headstand before pushing herself off the mat, landing on her feet and following up with a front dropkick to the face. She then picks up Kol and whips him into the ropes. When Kol returns, Fujiko sets up for a back body drop. Kol sees it coming, so he goes for a sunset flip. But Fujiko rolls through it and follows up with another front dropkick to the face. Kol then rolls to the outside before marching over and kicking the steel steps.

Kris Cruise: Kol got caught with two front dropkicks to that beak of his!

Stephy Auger: This isn’t funny!

After circling the ring, Kol climbs back up onto the apron. He then marches over and tries to lock up with Fujiko again. This time, Fujiko gains the advantage and places him in a top wristlock. She then transitions into an arm wrench. Kol tries to reach over and reverse. But a quick twist of the wrist stops Kol in his tracks as he cringes. Kol then tries to slowly reach over and grab Fujiko. But again, the twist of the wrist drops Kol down to a knee. After battling back to his feet, he grabs Fujiko by the hair with his free hand, pulls her back into the ropes and then shoves her off into the far ropes. When Kol returns, he sets up for a back body drop of his own. But Fujiko easily hurdles over him before running into the ropes. When she comes back, Kol turns around and leapfrogs over her while Fujiko forward rolls underneath him. After Kol lands on his feet and turns around, Fujiko rolls backwards into a handstand, wraps her legs around Kol’s neck and uses her hands to spin around in a circle. Once she gains enough momentum, she pushes up off the mat and continues to spin around before bringing Kol down to the mat with a helicopter headscissors takedown. Once Kol gets back to his feet and turns around, he rushes at Fujiko. But Fujiko easily counters with a handstand calf kick to the face, knocking him back. Once Fujiko returns to her feet, she rushes over and brings him down with a running hurricanrana, sending him rolling out onto the apron. After Kol pulls himself up using the ropes, Fujiko runs into the corner and connects with a triangle enzuigiri to the face, knocking Kol off the apron and to the floor. Kol gets up on the outside and repeatedly slaps the canvas before marching over and shaking the guardrail.

Kris Cruise: Rough couple of days for Kol, eh Stephy?

Stephy Auger: GAH!

Kol slides into the ring, rushes over and goes for a bicycle kick. But Fujiko bridges back with a Matrix evasion. When Kol turns around, Fujiko’s back up and follows up with a pelé kick to the face. The move causes Kol to stumble back and nearly fall through the ropes. But he reaches up with one of his arms and grabs onto the top rope. He seesaws back into the ring and throws out a rebound lariat. But Fujiko’s able to easily roll underneath it. When both grapplers turn around, Kol charges at Fujiko and throws out a bicycle kick to the face. Fujiko then catches his foot and smiles at Kol before sending him down to the mat with a legsweep. As Kol turns over and gets up on a knee, Fujiko follows up with a headscissors facebuster. After bounces off the mat, Kol rolls to the outside and flips over the timekeeper's table. He then marches over to the announce table and takes a hard swipe, knocking off monitors, water bottles, papers, pens and various other items.

FUJIKO!

FUJIKO!

FUJIKO!

Kol stomps his way up the steps before entering back in through the ropes. He and Fujiko size each other up as they slowly make their way towards the center of the ring. They then motion for a lock up. This time, it’s Kol that ducks under and goes behind. He quickly applies a waistlock. Fujiko tries to power out. But it’s to no avail. Kol hoists her up before throws her down to the mat with a waistlock takedown. Fujiko gets back up on all fours. After she battles back to a vertical base, Kol hoists her up before slamming her down with another waistlock takedown. While Fujiko is on all fours, Kol shifts to the side and delivers repeated knees to the ribs. He then yanks Fujiko back to her feet before whipping her into the ropes. When Fujiko returns, Kol runs ad sends her flipping down to the canvas with a kitchen sink to the midsection. The boos continue while Fujiko is seen guarding her midsection. Kol has no sympathy for Fujiko as he marches over and boots the boots to her. He then yanks her up, marches across the ring and slams her face-first into the top turnbuckle. After turning Fujiko around, Kol mudhole stomps her down in the corner before applying a foot choke. The ref gives him until the count of five to break the hold.

Ref: ONE…. TWO… THREE… FOUR… FIVE!

The ref then spins Kol towards him and scolds the grappler for not breaking the hold. Kol gives the ref a cold glare that forces the ref several steps back. He then turns his attention back to Fujiko, who is seen gasping for air down in the corner. Kol shows no remorse as he yanks Fujiko over and presses down on the back of her neck to choke her across the middle rope. The crowd erupts with boos over Kol’s actions while the ref gives him to the count of five to break the hold.

Ref: ONE… TWO… THREE… FOUR… FIVE!

Just like last time, Kol doesn’t release the choke. The ref has no choice but to call for the bell.

Stephy Auger: It’s over? Already!?

Kris Cruise: Kol wouldn’t break the choke!


J.A. Aldridge: Here is your winner as a result of a disqualification, FUJIKO MINE!

The ref continues to plead with Kol to break the hold. But Kol’s nearly in a trance as he continues to press down on the back of Fujiko’s neck. The crowd continues to boo at the sight of Fujiko being choked out across the middle rope.

Kris Cruise: Break the damn choke, Kol! BREAK IT! BREAK IT NOW!

Stephy Auger: Yeah, like he’s going to listen to you...

Suddenly, the crowd explodes with cheers as James Edwards rushes down to the ring.

Kris Cruise: IT’S JAMES EDWARDS! THE BURNING HEART!

Edwards slides into the ring. He runs across the ring, turns Kol around and blasts him with a series of right hands to the face. He then takes Kol and whips him into the far ropes. Instead of coming back, Kol hangs onto the ropes. He then drops down to the canvas, rolls to the outside and marches up the ramp. The crowd erupts with boos as Kol storms up the aisle and pushes through the curtain.

Kris Cruise: KOL RAN FROM JAMES EDWARDS ONCE AGAIN!

Stephy Auger: When I see Kol after the show, I am going to tell him every last insult you’ve thrown his way.

Back in the ring, Edwards turns and sees Fujiko resting against the ropes while she guards her throat. The Burning Heart then reaches down and extends a hand. Fujiko looks down at the hand, then back up at Edwards’ face. With some hesitation, Fujiko slowly reaches out and grabs Edwards’ hand.

Stephy Auger: Yank her up and slap her! Pull her up and punch her right in the face, James!

Edwards pulls Fujiko back to her feet before turning, exiting the ring and walking back up the aisle without looking back. Fujiko continues to look on before turning her attention to the crowd...

• COMMERCIAL BREAK •

[FGA Office]

Saturday, March 3
Bell Centre
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
LIVE and ONLY on PAY-PER-VIEW

[FGA Office]

Vertigo returns from the commercial break to the sight of Lowri Moss walking backstage, eliciting a loud cheer from the audience. Now dressed in her ring attire, together with her ‘BSS’ t-shirt and a backwards snapback, Lowri is on her way towards the ring for the main event. She is almost at the gorilla position, when a familiar voice calls out to her.

Jessie Pederson: Lowri!

Lowri stops, and turns around to see Jessie approaching her; she gives the reporter a smile.

Lowri Moss: Hi, Jessie. What’s up?

Jessie Pederson: Well, we’re just moments away from the triple threat match for the Mid-Atlantic Legacy Championship between you, Jaelynn Ramsey, and the defending champion, Sadie San Francisco, so before you head on out there, I wanted to ask you a few questions, if I may.

Lowri Moss: Alright, sure, but...make it quick - I wouldn’t want them to start without me.

Lowri winks playfully at Jessie.

Jessie Pederson: I’ll try not to keep you too long.

The two share a laugh.

Jessie Pederson: Okay, so, if Sadie wins tonight, it will of course be a fifth successful title defense for her, tying the record set by Izzy Anders, but did you know that if you don’t win, then you will tie the unwanted record that’s currently held by Seth Lawless, who at present is the only person to have had three shots at the Mid-Atlantic Legacy Championship, and to have failed each time?

Lowri Moss: Is that so? I guess I had better win then, hadn’t I?

Now Lowri laughs to herself.

Lowri Moss: You know, I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Sadie is a deserving champion. And if she was to tie Izzy’s record, that would be quite an achievement for her, but while I don’t want to take anything away from what she has accomplished in the past seven or eight months, one of those four title defenses of hers…well, she doesn’t need me to tell her that one of them has a great big asterisk next to it.

Jessie Pederson: I assume you’re referring to the last encounter between the two of you, which Sadie won following interference from Dom Harter.

Lowri nods.

Lowri Moss: Right. Sadie didn’t ask for Dom’s help, nor did she want it, but there’s no denying that he had an impact upon the outcome of the match.

Jessie Pederson: Are you at all concerned that he might get involved in this match?

There is a nonchalant shrug from Lowri.

Lowri Moss: Dom said something to me earlier about Jae not wanting this match to be tainted, which would suggest that he’s not planning to interfere in it - although that should probably be taken with a huge mountain of salt. As for Jae herself, I need to give credit where credit is due: she hasn’t done too badly since making her return from injury. I mean, she had a good showing in the Young Guns Cup, and she followed that up this past Tuesday by becoming one half of the WCS Tag Team Champions. That’s the only title that she’ll be winning this week though. Because no one is going to screw me over tonight - if Dom, or one of the other crows tries something, I know that I can rely upon Neal to come to my aid. Tonight is going to be different from what has happened before - tonight is my night, and I’m going to leave Rochester as the new champion.

The crowd cheer Lowri’s statement, partly in support of her, partly because of the mention of their hometown, but either way, it causes her to smile, and she glances over her shoulder, in the direction of the ring. She then looks back to Jessie.

Lowri Moss: The FGA fans have stuck with me through thick and thin, and tonight, I intend to reward them for that. This is going to be another memorable match for them to enjoy, to add to a collection of outstanding matches for the Mid-Atlantic Legacy Championship that have taken place in the past year or so - matches such as the seven person ladder match that took place last June at All-Star Showdown, which AMIRA went into as the defending champion, and which Sadie came out of as the new champion; I’m sure you remember that match, don’t you, Jessie?

Now it is Jessie’s turn to nod her head.

Lowri Moss: Of the other challengers in that match besides Sadie, Julian Tijerina won the 15 Championship about six weeks later, Brian Stryker subsequently beat Julian to win the 15 title - and everyone knows how successful a reign he had - while at Final Frontier, NEON became the latest 15 Champion. All of which just leaves two people who were in that ladder match, who are yet to win a title in FGA - and one of those two is Blake Rogers, who at least has the excuse of not having been seen or heard from since All-Star Showdown!

Lowri lets out a sigh.

Lowri Moss: The other one is of course me.

She looks down towards the floor for a couple of seconds, before looking back up at Jessie, and continuing.

Lowri Moss: Tomorrow it’ll be eleven months to the day since I debuted in FGA with a win against Ian Cross, and I think it’s fair to say that I’ve come a long way since then. Back when I made my debut, I doubt many people in FGA had a clue who I was, whereas I’m sure that everyone knows who I am now. Sadie herself recently described me as ‘the fastest improving wrestler FGA has ever seen,’ and this is the fifth time in six shows that I’ve been in the main event of Vertigo, so I must be doing something right. And yet, in spite of all that - in spite of the fact that I’ve come on in leaps and bounds - the first title of my career has continued to elude me. That’s going to change tonight though when I win the Mid-Atlantic Legacy Championship, and after the match, I look forward to holding my newly-won title high up in the air and getting to share the moment with all of the fans that have stuck by me.

As Lowri smiles confidently, the crowd can be heard cheering again in the background.

Jessie Pederson: You’ve certainly had your share of ups and downs, but all of the difficult losses that you’ve suffered so far must just provide you with extra motivation to make sure that you win tonight.

Lowri Moss: Absolutely, although there are a number of other things that are motivating factors for me as well. I’ve also been able to draw inspiration from other people, including some people outside of wrestling, like...do you know who Andy Murray is, Jessie?

Jessie Pederson: He’s a tennis player, isn’t he?

Lowri nods once more.

Lowri Moss: Correct. He’s a former world number one, and arguably the greatest athlete that the UK has ever produced, but he had to overcome plenty of heartache on his way to reaching that level; he lost on each of his first four appearances in the finals of Grand Slam tournaments - it wasn’t until his fifth appearance in a final that he finally won one. He had to listen to the likes of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic tell him that with his talent, they were sure that he would win a Grand Slam trophy someday, and I’ve had people say similar things to me, as I’ve striven to win my first championship. To date, I’ve had four shots at singles titles - two in FGA, plus two previously elsewhere - and I haven’t won any of those four matches, but tonight, at the fifth attempt, I’m finally going to become a champion.

Jessie Pederson: Okay, just one more question: what do you have to say to the people who think that, in spite of your obvious talent, you don’t have what it takes to be a champion - the people who think that you’re simply not capable of winning the big match when it matters?

A smirk crosses Lowri's face.

Lowri Moss: I say I hope that they’re all watching tonight - I hope they’re all watching as I prove...them...wrong.

With that, Lowri turns away from Jessie and resumes her walk towards the ring, ready for the main event.

[FGA Office]

MAIN EVENT
FGA Mid-Atlantic Legacy Championship
(c) Sadie San Francisco vs. Jaelynn Ramsey vs. Lowri Moss

"New Blood" by Zayde Wolf plays over the PA system, and once the song's intro finishes, through the curtains - and out onto the stage - walks Lowri Moss, who is greeted by a cheer. Lowri takes a moment to scan the crowd, before making her way towards the ring, and as she does so, she slaps the hands of some of the fans that reach out to her.

J.A. Aldridge: The following Triple Threat Match is scheduled for ONE fall! It is your main event of the evening and it is for the FGA Mid-Atlantic Legacy Championship! Introducing participants number one! From LLanelli, Wales… LOOOWWWWRIIIII MOSSSSSS!!!

After arriving at ringside, Lowri climbs the steps up onto the ring apron, and then steps through the ropes, before heading for one of the corners and climbing to the second rope. There are further cheers and more applause for Lowri from the fans, and she soaks in the reaction for several seconds, as she again surveys the crowd.

Kris Cruise: We just heard the passionate words of Lowri Moss momenrs ago! She came up short on two separate occasions. Two times she’s missed out of the Mid-Atlantic championship. Two times she’s missed out on titles elsewhere. Is this finally the night that Lowri Moss becomes a champion?

Stephy Auger: HA, NOPE!

Kris Cruise: “Nope”!? What do you mean “nope”!?

Stephy Auger: How many times has she had a shot at a championship and come up short? Four? I think it’s become abundantly clear that Lowri Moss isn’t cut out to be a champion. She’s a sweet young lady. Annoying sweet, might I add. But she’s a sweet young lady. She’s a good wrestler. One day, she might even become great. But she lacks the killer instinct of a a Molly Reid, a Dom Harter or a JAELYNN RAMSEY! She’s shown that she doesn’t have what it takes to come through in the clutch and win a championship. But there’s nothing wrong with that. People like you and Lowri Moss weren’t meant to be champions. But people like Jaelynn? Molly? Dom? Chris Bond? Heck, Stephy Auger? We’re made to be champions! We’re born winners, Cruise! Lowri? She’s just a lovable loser!

"No Regrets" by the Sohodolls begins to play throughout the venue. A small cloud of smoke appears on stage, outlining the silhouette of a petite woman. The woman, revealed to be Jaelynn Ramsey walks through the cloud and onto the ramp.

J.A. Aldridge: And her opponent, from Salt Lake City, Utah… JAAAAELYYYNNNN RAAAAAAMMSEYYYYY!!!

She struts down the ramp completely ignoring the fans. She then walks up the steel steps, entering through the ring ropes. As the music fades out, she backs into a turnbuckle, eyeing her surroundings before go-time.

Kris Cruise: Speaking of Jaelynn Ramsey, here she is!

Stephy Auger: What she might lack in technique, she more than makes up for in killer instinct. She’s conniving, Cruise! She’s had the likes of Chris Bond, one of the great veterans of our sport, giving her nothing but tips. She’s sat under the learning tree of the Tenacious Little Bastard. She’s now a co-champion with Molly Reid, one of the best wrestlers on the planet today. She’s even got Fenrys!

Kris Cruise: Fenrys!?

Stephy Auger: Yes, Fenrys!

The lights in the arena fade to a rose color as the familiar sound of smooth jazz echoes throughout the building. “Young Nation” hits the PA system and a roar surges through the audience. Sadie San Francisco steps out onto the stage, a brow raised, and a small smirk on her face, expression hidden behind tinted aviators.

Kris Cruise: Here comes the champ!

She walks down the ramp, a hand resting on the Mid-Atlantic Legacy Championship around her waist. She pauses in front of the ring, glancing up into it before calmly walking around toward the side which the hard-camera faces.

J.A. Aldridge: And their opponent, from “The West Side”! She is the reigning and defending FGA Mid-Atlantic Legacy Champion! She is “The Pope”, SAAADIEEEEEE SAAAAAAN FRAAAAAANCISSSSSSCOOOOO!!!

Sadie places a hand on the bottom rope before turning, looking over her shoulder toward the audience. With one finger, she lowers her sunglasses for just a moment to wink out at the audience before pushing them back into place and swiftly pulling herself into the ring beneath the bottom rope and right back up to her feet. Sadie calmly removes her sunglasses, handing them off to the referee, slowly walking the ropes and unhooking her belt, raising it above her head with both hands as she ascends to the second turnbuckle. Earning another pop from the audience, Sadie lowers the belt onto her shoulder and hops down from the corner, pacing the ring a bit as she readies herself.

Kris Cruise: For months, Sadie San Francisco had to stand by and be needled, poked and prodded by Neon. But at last year’s All-Star Showdown, she finally broke free of those Camp Envi chains, sending Neon crashing to the outside before climbing up the ladder and winning that very championship! But as The Pope stated earlier tonight, since that moment, she’d had nothing but various people try and claim that they were the reason she won the championship or retained it. First, it was Neon. Then, it was Dom Harter last fall. Then, it was Julian Tijerina shortly thereafter. Even she will admit that the outcome of her match with Lowri Moss left a bad taste in her mouth. But here tonight, not only does she have the chance to make history, not only does she have the chance to knock off two challengers at once, but she finally gets to silence any remaining critics, once and for all! But this is unlike a standard championship match between a champion and a challenger. There is no champion’s advantage for Sadie San Francisco here tonight. This isn’t a Three Way Dance where there are eliminations. This is a Triple Threat Match. First fall to a finish wins! Which means that Sadie can lose her championship without being pinned or submitted!

Stephy Auger: But she wanted this! She wanted both Lowri Moss and Jaelynn Ramsey at once! Her pride told her to agree with this match, not her brain! So if she loses, she’ll have no one to blame but herself. Not Evan Envi. Not Neon, Harter, Tijerina or anyone else. HERSELF!

The bell sounds as Sadie, Moss and Ramsey all make their way out of their respective corners. The three grapplers continue to slowly make their way towards the center of the ring. Their eyes continue to start back and forth between their opponents.

LET’S GO, SADIE!
LET’S GO, LOWRI!

LET’S GO, SADIE!!
LET’S GO, LOWRI!!

LET’S GO, SADIE!!!
LET’S GO, LOWRI!!!

Kris Cruise: Listen to this capacity crowd, Stephy!

Stephy Auger: I hear them loud and clear! They’re clearly ignoring Jaelynn Ramsey! But after she wins the Mid-Atlantic Legacy Championship here tonight, they’ll have no choice but to chant her name!

Kris Cruise: Yeah, probably with “sucks” right after it...

Stephy Auger: HEY!

All three participants take in the reaction of the crowd before turning their attentions back to each other. The capacity crowd is at a fever pitch. They are brimming with anticipation. Sadie and Moss take another step towards each other while Ramsey can be seen smirking. But the smirk is soon knocked off her face when Sadie and Moss turn and nail her with a kick to the midsection! The crowd explodes with cheers as they go to town on Ramsey with punches, kicks, knees and elbows.

Kris Cruise: Sadie and Lowri are doing a number on Ramsey!

Stephy Auger: Of course! They’re trying to take out the biggest threat to win this match!

Sadie and Moss grab Ramsey from each side, run and toss her over the top rope and to the floor! The crowd cheers when Ramsey falls hard on the outside. Sadie steps back towards the center of the ring and turns her attention to Ramsey. Ramsey slowly looks over at Sadie. Champion and challenger make their way towards the center of the ring… and shake hands. Cheers and applause are heard throughout the Blue Cross Arena at the show of respect.

Kris Cruise: A sign of respect between Sadie and Lowri before the war starts!

Stephy Auger: Sadie should have decked Lowri. But I’m not surprised she didn’t. She lost her backbone the moment she decided to turn on Neon months ago...

Sadie and Moss circle the ring before locking up. After jockeying for position, Sadie places Moss in a side headlock. She tries to cinch in the headlock before Moss shoves her off into the ropes. When Sadie returns, Moss knocks her down with a standing shoulder block. She then turns and runs into the ropes. When Moss comes back, Sadie gets up and leapfrogs over her. Moss continues to run the ropes. When she comes back, Sadie turns and leapfrogs over her again. When Moss comes back, Sadie goes for a hip toss. But Moss blocks and counters with an arm drag. Sadie returns to her feet, only to get taken down by another arm drag. After Sadie gets back to a vertical base, Moss takes her by the arm and wrenches it. She then wrenches the arm again… and again… and again. The ref asks Sadie if she wants to give up. But the champ refuses. She then tries to slowly reach over and take Moss by the arm. But Moss delivers another arm wrench. Sadie then rolls forward, leans back, kips up, reverses into an arm wrench of her own and follows up with a kneeling jawbreaker, sending Moss stumbling towards the ropes. After Sadie returns to her feet, she turns and runs into the far ropes. When Sadie comes back, Moss ducks and dumps Sadie over the top rope with a back body drop. The crowd cheers when Sadie falls over the top rope and knocks down Ramsey on the outside.

Kris Cruise: That back body drop just took out Ramsey!

Stephy Auger: Poor Jae!

Both Ramsey and Sadie begin to stir on the outside before slowly picking themselves back up. Moss sees this, so she heads into the corner and climbs the turnbuckles. Once she reaches the top, the crowd cheers when she leaps off and goes for a diving crossbody. Sadie rolls back into the ring, causing Ramsey to get taken out by the crossbody!

Kris Cruise: Ramsey gets hit again by a body flying to the outside!

Stephy Auger: Oh no! Jae!

Moss gets up off of Ramsey. When she turns to face the ring, the crowd cheers when Sadie leaps through the ropes and knocks her down with a suicide dive!

Kris Cruise: Lowri Moss has been knocked down! There’s bodies everywhere!

Sadie picks up Moss and rolls her back inside. She then rolls back in and makes the cover.

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Moss kicks out.

Sadie picks up Moss, moves her into the corner and blasts her with left-handed knife edge chops to the chest. She then takes Moss by the wrist and goes for an irish whip. But Moss reverses, sending Sadie into the opposite corner. Moss runs across the ring to attack. But she gets knocked back by a back elbow from Sadie. After shaking off the blow, Moss runs back into the corner. This time, Sadie doubles her over with a knee strike to the midsection. She then takes Moss, scoops her up, turns and places her in the Tree Of Woe. Sadie follows up with a jumping stomp to the jaw that knocks Moss down from out of the corner. The champion drags Moss back to the center of the ring before turning her over and making the cover.

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Moss kicks out.

Sadie picks up Moss and whips her into the ropes. When Moss returns, Sadie throws out a clothesline. But Moss ducks and runs into the ropes. When she comes back, Moss brings Sadie down with a tilt-a-whirl headscissors. Moss brings Sadie back down with a japanese arm drag, then another. After Sadie gets back to a vertical base, Moss kicks her in the midsection before delivering a sitout jawbreaker. She makes the cover.

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Sadie kicks out.

Kris Cruise: Moss returns the favor with a jawbreaker of her own.

Moss picks up Sadie, moves her into the corner and delivers a series of chops to the chest. She’s then turns around and punches in the face by Ramsey. The boos continue as Ramsey takes Moss and whips her across the ring into the opposite corner. Ramsey then takes Sadie and whips her across the ring and into the opposite corner. The New Murder member then runs across the ring and leaps into the corner. But Sadie and then Moss move out of the way, causing Ramsey to crash into the turnbuckles. As Ramsey stumbles back, Moss grabs her from behind and tosses her through the ropes onto the apron. Before Moss can turn around, Sadie rolls her up with an O’Connor Roll.

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Moss kicks out with authority, sending Sadie over to the ropes towards Ramsey, who nails Sadie with a throat thrust . The boos continue when Ramsey nails Sadie with another throat throat. The boos then turn to cheers when Sadie comes back and nails Ramsey with a throat punch that knocks her off the apron and to the floor. When Sadie turns around, Moss kicks her in the midsection, hooks her leg and brings her down with a fisherman suplex.

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Sadie gets her shoulder up.

Moss picks up Sadie and whips her into the ropes. When Sadie returns, Moss sets up for a back body drop. Sadie sees it coming. So she stops, places Moss in a front facelock with one arm, uses her other to hook the leg and delivers the Vaticanplex (double rolling Fisherman Suplexes).

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Moss gets her shoulder up.

Kris Cruise: Sadie one-upped Lowri on that one. But it only gets a count of two.


Sadie picks up Moss and whips her into the corner. She runs across the ring to attack. But this time it’s Sadie that gets knocked back by a back elbow to the face. While Sadie is momentarily dazed, Moss turns to face the turnbuckles, climbs up to the top turnbuckle, flips back and knocks Sadie down with a moonsault! The cheers continue as she makes the cover.

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The crowd boos when Ramsey dives over and breaks up the pin.

Stephy Auger: What a save by Jaelynn Ramsey!

The boos continue as she pulls Moss off of Sadie, runs and tosses her through the ropes and to the floor. Ramsey then rushes back over, drops down and makes the pin on Sadie.

Kris Cruise: Look at this! We could have a new champion!

Stephy Auger: Count, ref! COUNT!


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Sadie kicks out.

Stephy Auger: Dammit!

Ramsey picks up Sadie, marches into the corner and goes to slam her face-first into the top turnbuckle. But Sadie blocks by putting her foot on the middle turnbuckle. She then elbows Ramsey before slamming her face-first into the top turnbuckle while the crowd counts along...

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Sadie turns Ramsey around and sends her slumping down in the corner with a flurry of forearm strikes to the face! She then follows up with a foot choke while pulling down on the top rope. The ref gives the champ until the count of five to break the choke.

Ref: ONE… TWO… THREE… FOUR…

Sadie reluctantly breaks the hold. She then reaches down, pulls up Ramsey, scoops her up and places her in the Tree of Woe. From there, Sadie delivers several kicks to the midsection before stomping away on Ramsey’s jaw. The last of which, a jumping stomp, knocks Ramsey down from out of the corner. Sadie then drags Ramsey by the hair back to the center of the ring and slowly pulls her up… before dropping her with a shoulder jawbreaker. She makes the cover.

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Moss dives over and shoves Sadie off of Ramsey.

Kris Cruise: Another save! This time, by Lowri Moss!

After both grapplers return to their feet, Sadie rushes over and throws out a left hand. But Moss blocks and counters with a punch of her own. Sadie throws out another left hand. But again, Moss blocks and counters with a punch of her own. She then blasts Sadie with knife edge chops before going for an irish whip. But Sadie reverses, sending Moss into the ropes. When Moss comes back, Sadie throws out another clothesline. Moss ducks again. But this time, she floats over across Sadie’s back and spikes her with a crucifix driver! The cheers continue as she makes the cover.

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Sadie gets her shoulder up.

Kris Cruise: Phew! That was a close call for the champion!

Moss picks up Sadie and whips her into the corner. She then runs across the ring and catches Sadie with spinning heel kick that sends her slumping down in the corner. After pulling Sadie back to her feet, Moss climbs up onto the middle ropes, grabs Sadie and plants her with a Tornado DDT. The cheers continue as she crawls over and makes the cover.

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Sadie gets her shoulder up.

Kris Cruise: Lowri Moss almost had the championship won.

Stephy Auger: Story of her career! Ha ha ha...

Moss picks up Sadie and leans her forward in front of her to set up a pilediver. Before Moss can lift Sadie up and deliver the cradle piledriver, Ramsey comes over and knocks her back with a superkick, sending her stumbling over towards the ropes. When Sadie stands back up and turns to Ramsey, she gets knocked down by a superkick. The boos continue as Ramsey marches over, grabs Moss and whips her into the far ropes. When Moss returns, Ramsey flattens her with another superkick! She drops down and makes the cover.

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Moss gets her shoulder up.

Ramsey then turns over, crawls over and makes the cover on Sadie.

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The crowd cheers when Sadie gets her shoulder up.

Kris Cruise: Ramsey went for the pin on both and came up empty!

Stephy Auger: GAH!

Ramsey picks up Sadie, grabs her by the wrist and locks her down with a short-arm lariat. Instead of letting go of the wrist, Ramsey hangs onto it. She then slowly pulls Sadie back to her feet before knocking her down with another short-arm lariat. But again, Ramsey doesn’t let go. After pulling Sadie back to her feet, Ramsey turns and runs into the ropes. When she comes back, the crowd erupts with boos when Ramsey turns Sadie inside out with a crooked arm lariat! Ramsey makes the cover.

Stephy Auger: That’s it! It’s over! New Champion!

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The crowd gasps, then cheers when Sadie gets her shoulder up. Ramsey does a double take before making another lateral press.

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The crowd cheers then Sadie gets her shoulder up. A frustrated Sadie makes yet another lateral press. This time, she hooks the leg and grabs a hold of the wrist...

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Sadie gets her other shoulder up. Ramsey repeatedly slaps the canvas out of frustration.

Kris Cruise: Sadie gets her shoulder up again! Ramsey is beside herself!

Stephy Auger: NO NO NO NO NO! That was three! Every time, it was THREE! Is this ref blind or something!?

Ramsey picks up Sadie, runs and tosses her through the ropes and to the floor. She then slowly turns and focuses on Moss, who she sees slowly pulling herself up using the ropes across the ring. Ramsey marches up from behind and nails Moss with clubbing strikes across the back. She then presses down on the back of Moss’ neck and chokes her across the middle rope. The ref gives Ramsey until the count of five to break the choke.

Ref: ONE… TWO… THREE… FOUR…

Ramsey breaks the choke. She then steps back towards the center of the ring before waving up Moss. Once Moss pulls herself back up to a vertical base and turns around, Ramsey charges over and connects with a crooked arm lariat, sending Moss over the top rope and to the floor. While Moss is down on the outside, Ramsey turns and sees Sadie starts to pick herself up on the outside. So Ramsey runs across the ring, leaps through the ropes and knocks Sadie down with the Jaegerbomb (suicide dive)! She then rolls back into the ring, runs across the ring, hurls herself through the ropes and knocks Moss down with a Jaegerbomb! After rolling back in, the crowd erupts with boos while Ramsey circles the ring with her arms spread out.

Stephy Auger: Look at her, Cruise! Just look at her! Isn’t this the greatest thing you’ve ever seen! Jaelynn Ramsey has just wiped out the competition! Just hand her the belt now!

Kris Cruise: Maybe she should roll one of them in the ring and make the pin instead of showboating!


Once Ramsey sees Sadie beginning to stir on the outside, she stops her taunting and makes a beeline towards the corner. As Sadie starts to pick herself up, Ramsey begins to climb the turnbuckles. When Sadie gets back to her feet and turns around, the crowd boos when Ramsey flips off and knocks her down with Down by the Jae (Moonsault)!

Kris Cruise: The high risk connects! Ramsey takes out Sadie with the moonsault to the outside!

Stephy Auger: That’s just any ordinary moonsault. Call it by its correct name! DOWN BY THE JAE! Say it! DOWN! BY! THE! JAE!

Ramsey rolls back into the ring and sees Moss trying to pick herself up on the outside. So he heads across the ring, climbs the turnbuckles and positions herself up on the top turnbuckle. Once Moss returns to her feet and turns around, Ramsey flips off to deliver Down by the Jae. But Moss dives back into the ring, causing Ramsey to miss!

Kris Cruise: Oh my!

Stephy Auger: AAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!

The crowd explodes with cheers when Ramsey splats on the floor!


Stephy Auger: NOOOOOOOO!

Kris Cruise: Nobody was home! Ramsey hits nothing but the floor on that second moonsault attempt!

Moss rolls back to the outside. After pulling up Ramsey, she rolls The New Murder member back inside before sliding back in and making the cover.

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The crowd sighs, then boos when Ramsey gets her foot up on the bottom rope.

Stephy Auger: Thank GOD!

Moss takes Ramsey, drags her towards the center of the ring and makes the cover.

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Ramsey gets her shoulder up. Moss sighs. She knows that if she had dragged Ramsey to the center of the ring from the start, she might be the new champion right now.

Moss picks up Ramsey and moves her into the corner. After climbing up onto the middle ropes, she grabs Ramsey and goes for a Tornado DDT. But before Moss can plant her with the move, Ramsey shoves her off in mid air. After Moss lands on her feet, she rushes back over towards Ramsey. The New Murder member then comes from out of the corner and throws out a superkick. But this time, Moss catches her foot. She then swings Ramsey’s leg away from her, hooks both arms from behind and delivers a bridging Tiger Suplex! Moss then turns over and flips over into the bridging double chickenwing!

Kris Cruise: Severn Bridge!

Stephy Auger: NOOOOOOOOO!

Ramsey groans as Moss has the bridging double chickenwing applied. The ref gets down and asks Ramsey if she wants to give up. Ramsey refuses. Moss applies more pressure, causing Ramsey to howl in pain.

Kris Cruise: Moss has her trapped near the center of the ring! Moss has a hold of both of her arms! There’s nowhere for Moss to go! Sadie’s still down on the outside!

Stephy Auger: This is not happening! THIS IS NOT HAPPENING!

Ramsey kicks her legs while remaining trapped in the hold. She tries to hang on and fight through the pain. But Moss is fighting like hell for the submission. The ref continues to ask Ramsey if she wants to give up. Out of nowhere Sadie, who dives over and lands on top of Ramsey to break the submission!

Stephy Auger: I never thought I’d ever say this again but THANK GOD FOR THE POPE!

Sadie and Moss return to their feet and take turns hitting each other with forearm strikes. The crowd cheers as champion and challenger trade blows.

LET’S GO, SADIE!
LET’S GO, LOWRI!

LET’S GO, SADIE!!
LET’S GO, LOWRI!!

LET’S GO, SADIE!!!
LET’S GO, LOWRI!!!

The two grapplers continue to exchange strikes until Sadie gains the upper hand, moving Moss across the ring, into the corner and sending her slumping down in the corner. After pulling Moss back to her feet, Sadie takes the challenger and sends her into the opposite corner with an irish whip. Sadie runs across the ring to attack. But Moss turns her around with a boot to the face. She then hoists herself up onto the middle ropes and brings Sadie down with a Diamond Dust! She makes the cover.

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The crowd gasps, then cheers when Sadie gets her shoulder up.

Kris Cruise: Another close call for the champion! Lowri nearly had this thing one again. Less than a half second was the difference between this match continuing and Lowri being crowned the new champion!

Moss heads into the corner and waits for Sadie to get up. The challenger begins to lose her patience and starts to wave up the Champion. Once Sadie turns over and gets up to a knee, Moss runs out of the corner to go for a Shining Wizard. But she gets blindsided by a superkick from Ramsey, knocking her down!

Kris Cruise: Where did she come from!?

Ramsey then quickly turns her attention back to the kneeling Sadie and blasts her with a superkick, knocking her down! The boos continue as she drops down on Sadie and makes the cover.

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The crowd sighs, then cheers when Sadie gets her shoulder up.

Ramsey crawls over and makes the cover on Moss.

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The crowd cheers when Moss gets her shoulder up. Ramsey gets in the ref’s face and holds up three fingers. But the referee stands his ground and insists that it was only a two count. Ramsey’s irate.

Stephy Auger: I agree, Jae! It was totally a three count! Back to back three counts, might I add!

Ramsey gets to her feet and begins stomping away on both competitors while the crowd boos. She then goes over to Sadie, pulls her up and goes for another short-arm clothesline. This time, Sadie ducks and counters with a Saito Suplex! She then pulls up Ramsey and whips her hard into the corner. As Ramsey staggers out, Sadie grabs her and brings her down with the Downward Spiral! The cheers continue as Sadie turns over and places Ramsey in a cross legged STF. The crowd explodes with cheers upon seeing Ramsey trapped in another submission. This time, in Our Lady of Sorrows!

Stephy Auger: OH NO! NOT AGAIN!

The ref gets down and asks Ramsey if she wants to give up. Instead of answering the referee, she continues to howl in agony. The ref continues to press Ramsey for an answer, though. Does she want to continue? Does she want to fight? Or does she want to give up? When Ramsey refuses, Sadie begins pulling back on the hold.

Kris Cruise: Sadie is fighting for that submission, Stephy! She wants to see Jae tapping that mat! I think we’re just seconds away from it happening!

Ramsey moans while Sadie repeatedly pulls back on the hold. The ref presses her and asks if she wants to give up. The crowd begins to cheer as they see Ramsey raising her arm.

Stephy Auger: No, Jae, no!

Just as Ramsey’s about to tap out, Moss dives over and grabs Ramsey’s wrist with both hands. She then reaches over and punches Sadie in the face, breaking the hold.

Kris Cruise: Moss with the save!

Stephy Auger: This is the only time I’ll show gratitude to Lowri. The only time!

Moss turns to Ramsey. After pulling The New Murder member back up, she goes for an irish whip. But Ramsey reverses, sending Moss into the corner. She then runs over into the corner to attack. But Moss ducks and dumps her over the top rope. Sadie then runs over to attack. But she gets nailed with a boot to the face from Moss. As Sadie turns and staggers away from the corner, Moss springboards to the top turnbuckle, leaps over Moss and brings Sadie down with The Savagery (diving bulldog)! The boos continue as she pushes over Sadie and makes the cover.

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Moss dives over to break up the pin. But Ramsey moves out of the way, causing Moss to land on Sadie. Ramsey then pulls Moss off of Sadie, runs and throws her over the top rope and to the floor.

Stephy Auger: YES! YES YES YES YES YES! Get ready to make the count, ref!

The boos continue as Ramsey scurries back over, drops down and makes the cover on Sadie…

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The crowd explodes with cheers when Sadie gets her shoulder up.

Kris Cruise: Sadie got her shoulder up! This match isn’t over just yet!

Stephy Auger: GAAAAAAAHHHHH!

Ramsey picks up Sadie, heads into the corner and lifts her up onto the top turnbuckle. After climbing up onto the middle ropes, she grabs Sadie and goes for a superplex. But Sadie blocks the move. So Ramsey tries to muscle her up for another superplex. But again, Sadie blocks the move. While Ramsey continues to try and bring Sadie down, Moss rolls back into the ring. The Welshwoman gets back to her feet, makes her way across the ring and heads into the corner. After turning turning around in the corner, reaching up and grabbing Ramsey by the legs, Moss brings Ramsey down with a falling powerbomb, which forces Ramsey to bring Sadie down with a superplex at the same time! The crowd explodes with cheers at the sight of Moss hitting the “Tower of Doom”.

While Ramsey and Sadie writhe in pain on the canvas, Moss gets up on all fours. She then uses the ropes to pull herself back up before climbing the turnbuckles in the corner. Once Sadie and Ramsey return to their feet and face the corner, Moss flips back and takes them both down with a moonsault! While all three grapplers are down, the ref starts his count.

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Cheers and applause are heard throughout Blue Cross Arena as all three grapplers slowly return to a vertical base. Moss turns to Ramsey and blasts her with a right hand. Ramsey then turns and blasts Sadie with a right hand. Sadie then turns and blasts Moss with a forearm strike. She then turns back to Ramsey and blasts her with a forearm strike. The Pope turns back to Moss and knocks her back with another forearm strike. She then turns to face Ramsey before blasting her with another forearm strike. As the champion turns back to Moss, Moss throws out the Breuddwydion (superkick). But Sadie catches her foot. She then swings Moss’ leg away from her. When Moss turns around, Sadie kicks her in the midsection, leaps up and brings her down with a Fameasser! The cheers continue as she turns over Moss and makes the cover.

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The crowd boos when Ramsey drags Sadie off of Moss and follows up with several stomps to the back. She then pulls up Sadie and whips her into the corner. Ramsey runs across the ring to attack. But Sadie knocks her back with a back elbow to the face. After shaking off the blow, Ramsey runs back into the corner. This time, Sadie knocks her back with a boot to the face. After shaking off the blow, Ramsey charges back into the corner for a third time. This time, she gets caught with another back elbow to the face. The cheers continue as Sadie begins to knock Ramsey backwards from out of the corner with repeated forearm strikes to the face. She then turns and runs into the ropes. When The Pope returns, the crowd explodes with cheers when she knocks Ramsey down with Palo Alto (running corkscrew roundhouse knee strike). She makes the cover.

ONE!
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TWO!
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THRE-NO!

The crowd sighs, then boos when Ramsey gets her shoulder up.

Kris Cruise: How did she do that!?!?

Stephy Auger: I don’t know, but I sure am grateful for it!

Sadie picks up Ramsey and whips her into the ropes. When Ramsey returns, The Pope scoops her up from the side before bringing her down with an angled Sidewalk Slam. She then steps out onto the apron before scaling to the top turnbuckle. The Champion leaps off and goes for a diving knee drop. The crowd gasps as Ramsey rolls out of the way at the last second. Sadie then crashes knee-first onto the apron. The crowd erupts with boos as Sadie rolls over and immediately clutches her knee.

Kris Cruise: Sadie’s hurt!

Ramsey gets to her feet, goes over, lifts up Sadie’s leg, turns and places her in a figure four leglock. The boos continue while Ramsey taunts Sadie.

Stephy Auger: It’s all over but the crying, Cruise!

Ramsey continues to keep Sadie locked in the figure four until Moss leaps off the top turnbuckle and crashes down across her with a diving splash! She then goes over to Sadie and makes the cover.

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TWO!
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THRE-NO!

Sadie gets her shoulder up.

Moss then crawls over and makes the pin on Ramsey.

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TWO!
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TH-NO!

Ramsey gets her shoulder up.

Moss picks up Ramsey and whips her into the ropes. When Ramsey returns, Moss throws out a superkick. But Ramsey ducks. When Moss turns around, she nearly gets caught with a superkick from Ramsey. But she’s able to duck at the very last second. When both challengers turn to face each other, they each connect with a superkick that knocks the other down.

Kris Cruise: Double knockout! Both Moss and Ramsey are down! All Sadie has to do is drag herself across the ring and make the pin!

Stephy Auger: Come on, Jae! Get up!

The crowd begins to rally behind The Pope as she slowly turns over on all fours. Once she turns and sees both of her challengers down, her eyes light up. Sadie begins to slowly drag herself across the ring. The crowd is cheering her on as she makes her trek across the canvas. But the cheers slowly turn to boos once Fenrys scurries down the aisle.

Kris Cruise: What is that little runt doing out here!? I thought Dom said he wasn’t going to interfere!?

Stephy Auger: Correct. He said HE wasn’t going to interfere. Fenrys is a grown adult. Dommy has no control over him and his actions. He’s his own man.

Kris Cruise: Fenrys, a man that doesn’t Harter’s bidding, is his “own man”? Get out of here with that!

Fenrys climbs up onto the apron and howls. The official marches over to Fenrys, points to him and throws him out of the ringside area. The crowd explodes with cheers at the sight of Fenrys being ejected.

Kris Cruise: It is fair! He’s got no right being out here!

Stephy Auger: NOOOOO! This isn’t fair!

While Fenrys continues to protest, Sadie picks up Ramsey, hooks her leg and delivers the Vaticanplex. But the ref is still preoccupied with Fenrys!

Kris Cruise: Come on, ref! Turn around and make the count!

Sadie returns to her feet. She narrows her eyes at the sight of Dom’s lackey. So she runs over and blasts him with Palo Alto, knocking him off the apron and to the floor. Sadie returns to her feet and peers over the top rope to see Fenrys laid out on the floor. Before Sadie can turn around, Ramsey rolls her up with a schoolboy!

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Ramsey hooks the tights!
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TWO!
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Ramsey gets her feet on the middle ropes!
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THREE!

Stephy Auger: Yes! YES YES YES YES YES!














Kris Cruise: NO, WAIT!


Just after the ref counts to three, he looks over and sees Ramsey’s feet on the ropes. He immediately waves it off, causing Rasmey to lose it while the crowd explodes with cheers.

Stephy Auger: HE CAN’T DO THAT! HE CAN’T CHANGE HIS MIND!

Kris Cruise: He just saw Ramsey blatantly cheating!

Ramsey gets to her feet and claps her hands three times in front of the referee. But the ref stands his ground. He shakes his head from side to side before going over and pointing to the middle rope before pointing back to Ramsey. While Ramsey continues to protest, Sadie quickly grabs her from behind and hits a bridging German Suplex.

The ref goes over, drops down and makes the count…

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THRE-NO!

Moss dives over and breaks up the pin.

Moss picks up Sadie and goes for an irish whip. But Sadie reverses, sending Moss into the ropes. When Moss returns, Sadie goes for a back body drop. But Moss is able to slip down from behind. She then places Sadie in a waistlock. But the hold doesn’t stay on for long. The champion elbows Moss in the face before performing a standing switch. She then applies a waistlock of her own. Moss then runs forward, wraps her arms around the top rope and yanks back, sending Sadie flying off her back and down to the floor. After Sadie rolls back to her feet, she charges over at Moss. But Moss comes away from the ropes and blasts her with the Breuddwydion! Spittel flies out of the mouth of The Pope as she slowly falls to the canvas. Moss then collapses on top of Sadie as the ref slides over for the count.

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THRE-NO!

The crowd gasps, then cheers when Sadie gets her shoulder up. Moss looks around in disbelief before stopping her gaze at the top turnbuckle. Moss looks back down at Sadie, then back up at the top turnbuckle. She nods before getting back to her feet and dragging Sadie over towards the corner. The crowd buzzes with anticipation.

Stephy Auger: What’s she up to!?

Kris Cruise: I don’t know what Lowri Moss is about to do. But she’s looking to finish this match, once and for all!

The capacity crowd chants Lowri’s name as she steps out onto the apron. After scaling to the top turnbuckle, Moss takes the moment in. She could be seconds away from finally becoming a champion in the world of wrestling. She closes her eyes and calms her nerves. Once she opens them back up, she raises her arms in the air, flips off and crashes down across Sadie with a 450 Splash! The crowd explodes with cheers.

Kris Cruise: Moss hit Sadie with the 450 Splash! We’ve got a new champion!

Crowd: ONE!

ONE

Crowd: TWO!

TWO!

Crowd: THREE!

THREE










NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Ramsey drags Moss out of the ring at 2 and ¾ before whipping her hard into the guardrail. The crowd erupts with boos as Moss crumbles to the floor.

Kris Cruise: NOOOOOO! NOOOOO! NOT LIKE THIS! NOT LIKE THISSSS!!!

Stephy Auger: YAAAAAS!

Ramsey rolls back inside, drags Sadie towards the center of the ring, drops down and makes the cover.

ONE!




Moss pulls herself up using the edge of the apron…


TWO!


Moss rolls back inside and quickly leaps across the ring…


THREE!


Moss dives over onto Ramsey!


Kris Cruise: Moss made the save!

Stephy Auger: Nope!


Kris Cruise: No, Stephy, Moss made the save!

Stephy Auger: I don’t think she did.

Kris Cruise: No, she made the save!

Stephy Auger: I don’t think so! I think she was a half second too late!

The crowd erupts with boos once “No Regrets” hits the speakers. Moss gets up on her knees and is stunned.

Kris Cruise: OH COME ON!

Stephy Auger: HEE HEE...

J.A. Aldridge: Here is your winner. And now, the NEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWW…

The crowd boos the hell out of the decision! Moss crawls over on her knees towards the ref and shakes her head in disbelief. After being handed the championship, the ref looks at Moss and sighs before walking past her...

J.A. Aldridge: … FGA Mid-Atlantic Legacy Champion, JAELYNN RAMSEY!

Ramsey snatches the title away from the referee and shoves it into the air. Jeers, boos and expletives are thrown at the new champion. Moss scoots herself into the corner and places her hands on her head. She scrunches up her faces while her eyes well up at the sight of Ramsey with the Championship.

Kris Cruise: Lowri Moss had this damn match won! Lowri Moss should be the new champion! But she was screwed over by Jaelynn Ramsey! This isn’t right! THIS ISN’T RIGHT!

Ramsey drops to her knees and takes in the sight of the championship. She then kisses the belt before looking over and seeing Moss distraught in the corner. Moss is on the verge of tears. A shot of the distraught Moss gets an audible “Awwwww” from the crowd as they feel and share Moss’ disappointment. Moss slowly looks up and sees Ramsey. The New Murder member slowly returns to her feet. She holds up the Mid-Atlantic Legacy Championship before looking back down at Moss with a smirk on her face. Ramsey then tilts her head to the side and begins to mock Moss. The crowd erupts with boos as Ramsey waves up Moss and tells her to cry for her. Moss begins shaking with anger as she slowly pulls herself up in the corner. Ramsey then lays down the championship and tells Moss to bring it. Moss motions to go after Sadie when she’s quickly mauled by Fenrys, who comes out of nowhere and blindsides her!

The boos continue as Fenrys hammers down with rights and lefts on Moss. But the boos turn to cheers when Moss turns over, mounts herself on top of Fenrys and rams the back of his head against the canvas. As soon as Moss gets up, she’s knocked down from behind by a clubbing strike from Ramsey. Ramsey puts the boos to Moss before pulling her back to her feet. She goes to throw out a punch. But Moss blocks and counters with a punch of her own. Moss continues to knock Ramsey across the ring and into the corner with a flurry of punches to the face. Just then, Fenrys leaps onto Moss’ back and puts her in a sleeper hold. Moss then turns, walks out of the corner, reaches up, grabs Fenrys by his mask and throws him down in front of her. When Moss turns around, Ramsey charges out of the corner to go after her. But Moss tackles her down with a double leg takedown! She mounts herself on top of Ramsey, grabs her by the hair with both hands and rams the back of her head against the canvas to cheers from the crowd! But the cheers soon turn to boos when Molly Reid and Chris Bond run down the aisle. Following them is Dom Harter, who takes his sweet time getting to the ring.

Stephy Auger: Here comes the cavalry!

As soon as Reid slides into the ring, she rushes over and tackles Moss off of Ramsey, sending them both rolling across the ring. When Reid and Moss get back to their feet, Moss and Reid trade blows until Moss gain the upperhand. The crowd chants for Moss as she rocks Reid with right hands until Bond knocks her down from behind with a clothesline to the back of the neck! Ramsey then takes Sadie, runs and tosses her left shoulder-first into the ring post. The crowd boos as The Pope slips through the ropes and falls to the floor. Ramsey then turns around, heads over and joins in with Bond and Reid as they put the boots to Moss. Harter stands in the corner, leans back and smirks while Fenrys goes to the outside and snatches the mic away from J.A. Aldridge. Fenrys rolls back in and circles the ring while hitting the microphone to make sure that it’s live. He then stops, tilts his head back and raises the mic to his mouth.

Fenrys: FI-

The mic is quickly snatched out of his hand by Harter, who tosses it to the outside. He then instructs the New Murder to tie up Moss in the ropes. A frustrated Fenrys stomps his feet before helping Reid and Bond move Moss into the ropes. Moss tries to fight back. But the numbers game is just too strong. After they tie up Moss’ arms in the ropes, Harter gets out on the apron, grabs Moss by the hair and jerks her head back. Harter gets in Moss’ face and flashes his signature grin. Moss then tries to bite Harter’s face. But The Tenacious Little Bastard wisely moves out of the way. While Moss is tied up, Ramsey adds insult to injury by going over and pressing her newly won Mid-Atlantic Legacy Championship belt in Moss’ face. Harter and Ramsey tell her that’s the closest she’ll ever get to the championship. The New Murder continue to mock Moss until the crowd explodes with cheers. Down the aisle run Jimmy Page and Neal Durden (who has a bandage wrapped around his head) with steel chairs in hand.

Kris Cruise: HERE COMES PAGE AND DURDEN!

As soon as Page and Durden slide into the ring, Harter hops down from the apron, runs and climbs over the guardrail. Back in the ring, Reid, Bond and Ramsey run to the ropes. But not before Page and Durden throw their chairs violently at the backs of Reid and Ramsey, respectively. After Reid rolls to the outside and Ramsey falls through the ropes, Bond reaches back inside to try and grab a chair. But Page stomps his foot down on it and slides it backwards towards Durden. Bond narrows his eyes at Page as he helps Reid and Moss back to their feet. Meanwhile, Durden is freeing Moss from the ropes. Unbeknownst to them is that Fenrys has rolled back inside and grabbed a steel chair. He charges behind Page and rears the chair back. But Page is able to turn around and kick the chair into Fenrys’ face with Sole Destruction (discus big boot). Harter then reaches back in and drags Fenrys’ unconscious body to the outside. When Ramsey raises the Mid-Atlantic Championship in the air, Moss tries to go after her. But Durden holds her back. He then turns Moss back towards him and hugs her to try and calm her down.

After The New Murder have retreated through the crowd, Page turns to Pendragon before putting his fist out. Durden immediately goes over and places his hand on top of Page’s fist. Moss is still distraught over being cheated out of the championship. She looks out to the crowd and sees The New Murder still taunting her. So she goes over and places her hand on top of Durden’s. The crowd cheers as Page looks past the two of them. Pendragon turn to see who Page is looking at. It’s Sadie San Francisco, who is slowly pulling herself up using her the ropes. She favors her left arm as she looks over at the three grapplers in the ring. She puts her head down and sighs once she realizes everything that’s happened. The Pope then slowly turns to the crowd. She narrows her eyes at the sight of The New Murder and in particular, the new Mid-Atlantic Legacy Champion. Harter looks on with anticipation to see what Sadie does next. The Pope then slowly walks over to Page and Pendragon…

























… and places her hand on top of Moss’. The crowd explodes with cheers as “Young Nation” begins to blast over the PA!

Kris Cruise: I think Page has just found his fourth teammate! At “A New Odyssey”, Sadie San Francisco will join Team Page in their fight against The New Murder inside Steel Warfare! What a night this has been! For Stephy Auger, Spencer Burke and Jessie Pederson, this is Kris Cruise signing off! We’ll see you back here in two weeks on the next episode of Vertigo! Goodnight, everyone!



Page, Pendragon and Sadie stand tall in the ring as the scene fades...