Debased - March 18, 2019
Apr 2, 2019 2:20:37 GMT -5
Post by OrochiGeese on Apr 2, 2019 2:20:37 GMT -5
"Debasement" Tour – Show 1
Original Taping: March 18, 2019
Broadcast Date: April 2, 2019
Location: The building formerly known as "Peter Venkman Memorial Arena" in Westchester, New York.
*"T2 Theme" by Austrian Death Machine plays as Corey O'Brian comes out, World Heavyweight Championship belt around his waist and his friend an ally Xander Starr beside them. Corey is wearing a DRAGONSUPLEX Dojo T-Shirt, Xander wearing one that reads 'RUBY MORENO MAINS HANZO'. Corey and Xander get into the ring and Corey takes a mic*
[Corey:] "My brief message to Sir Arthur Wingate doesn't seem to have gotten across, so allow me to get verbose."
[Corey:] "There exists a school of thought called skepticism. The basic premise of skepticism can be best explained like this... you can drop a stone a thousand times and a thousand times it will fall to the floor. But that alone does not prove that the next time you drop it, it won't float up. Now, obviously it will drop because of physics and gravity..."
[Xander:] "Unless our next show is on the ISS... it could happen, we've had one on the moon..."
[Corey:] "But the point is that past experiences do not alone predict the future. Ruby Moreno is a pathological liar, and that would have us assume that Matt Rivers wasn't a pawn of hers from the start. That she got to him somehow. But even a broken clock is right twice a day. Wether or not she is telling the truth, however, is irrelevant. There is an anecdote in the Hagakure... A certain man said to the priest Shungaku, 'The Lotus Sutra Sect’s character is not good because it’s so fearsome.' Shungaku replied, 'It is by reason of its fearsome character that it is the Lotus Sutra Sect. If its character were not so, it would be a different sect altogether.'"
[Xander:] "They'd have a sects change."
[Corey:] "The meaning of this anecdote is that when you change a person radically enough, they are no longer the person they were. In other words it doesn't matter if the Matt Rivers were all familiar with was always a sleeper agent or not; the moment that Rivers assaulted Geese after their match, the Matt Rivers we knew died. In his place, someone who has a completely different mindset. Where the Rivers we knew developed his skills because of his passion for the craft and his competitive spirit, the Matt Rivers holding the NEXUS Title today only cares about furthering the goals of Ruby Moreno's cult."
[Corey:] "Ruby Moreno, you may think that makes Rivers stronger, but in reality, you've made him vulnerable. Because the 'flow' of the Matt Rivers who defeated your other puppet Joachim was developed by the old Matt Rivers, guided by his passion, shaped by his competitive spirit. If this new Matt Rivers tries emulating that flow, it will be like if Disney tried to remake the original Star Wars; it would be a lifeless, pale imitation that would fail to capture the passion put into the original. And that is why the Matt Rivers that wears the NEXUS Title Today is not worthy of being called champion."
[Corey:] "Now for those who forgot, the title I currently wear was created as a way to preserve the honor of the NEXUS title. And now, it is a symbol of my role as a defender and gatekeeper for this promotion. These two purposes are now one and the same."
[Corey:] "I have waited far too long. I am owed a NEXUS title match, and I am here to COLLECT."
*The crowd is hype for this, but Corey puts up a finger to quiet them down.*
[Corey:] "But the Matt Rivers holding the NEXUS title today is a creature of Ruby Moreno and knows what will happen. See, Ruby's words were telling of her mindset, how she attacks those her enemies care for to hurt them. And that I know was the truth... that's why she had Xander attacked, thats why Rivers assaulted Geese. Rivers is probably under the presumption that I will destroy him to hurt Ruby Moreno. The thing is... he's only half right. You see, Matt... Ruby is a sociopath. She understands that people care for other people but she only cares about herself. No Matt, you're just a pawn to her. Either you've been brainwashed by her, in which case stopping you is something the real Matt Rivers would thank me for... or you are the real Matt Rivers, in which case I am merely clearing a pawn off the board. But I will destroy him. And he knows it. So he'd never accept my challenge..."
*Corey takes off the World Heavyweight Title and holds it up*
[Corey:] "Unless I put this on the line. And I know Ruby covets this title, as it's the only thing closing the floodgates for her to bring more of her pawns into UBL."
*Corey puts the title on his shoulder*
[Corey:] "No need to answer now, Rivers. Signing your own death warrant is no easy thing, so take your time to accept your demise."
*Corey starts heading out the ring, but stops.*
[Corey:] "One more thing. Ruby, you're probably thinking I'm going to stop Holly from tearing you apart. But see, me and Xander have been thinking about it... it doesn't really matter who makes you a lifetime quadraplegic, so long as it happens. So Holly... go for it girl. Tell the G-Man to get better, cause I got a bucket list item to cross off."
*"T2 Theme" plays again as Corey and Xander exit.
*A commercial for DRAGONSUPLEX Wrestling airs.*
*When we come back, Sirius Mask is standing in the ring being checked for international objects by recently signed UBL referee Eiji Yoshida (yes, relation). "Black Connection" hits the speakers and Kazuo Saji is treated as a local hero by the crowd. He saunters out to the ring giving high-fives and basking in their adulation. Meanwhile, Sirius Mask does leg warm-ups in the ring and pays no attention to Saji's antics. Kazuo gets in the ring and doesn't seem to know what to make of the enigma that is Sirius Mask. He nods his head and slowly walks over, extending his hand and offering a wide smile. Sirius Mask takes a second to contemplate but extends a hand as well, and this match starts off to the satisfaction of a crowd equally glad to see the sportsmanship of this new wrestler as they are to see Kazuo Saji's evolving maturity.*
Match 1: Sirius Mask vs. Kazuo Saji
The two start the match feeling each other out with strikes. However, despite Saji's display of sportsmanship, he underestimates the stand-up skills of Sirius. For every low kick Saji throws, Sirius easily checks it without any show of discomfort and throws a stronger one. Saji takes a step back and audibly sighs. The fans laugh at this and Saji responds by resuming his attack with kicks to the mid section. Once again, these are easily rebuffed and returned with interest.
Saji winds up as if he's going to attempt a head kick but smiles and quickly retreats to the corner to rethink his strategy.
However, Sirius doesn't give him Saji a second to think and follows him!
This gets the crowd on their feet! A dazed Saji staggers out from the corner. Sirius deftly goes behind and attempts a La Espalda pin but Saji counters it with a school boy pin for a near 2 count fall. Evidently, Saji scouted the match Sirius had with Jean DuBreil last month. (Take that critics of Jean's drawing ability!)
The two get back into the middle of the ring and this time it's Sirius initiating contact with an elbow to the chest. Saji coughs but then delivers a kesagiri chop of his own. The two lay into each other until an elbow from Sirius sends Saji to the ropes. He rebounds, waits for a premature counter attack from Sirius and...
Saji capitalizes on his momentum and throws Sirius to the corner. Saji thrusts his hips and then attempts a jumping hip strike from the corner.
However, Sirius miraculously uses the ropes and leg strength to somersault backward before Saji lands butt first into the bottom turnbuckle, groaning with pain. Sirius runs and jumps up on the top turnbuckle...
Sirius gets a 2.9 and the majority of the fan's support in this match from here on out. They clap for Sirius who seems to appreciate the applause if not outright solicit it. Sirius attempts a rebound enzuigiri from the corner post but Saji quickly dodges sideways and catches Sirius from behind, transitioning into:
Saji is too tired to follow-up with the rear naked choke as he usually does. However, he's up faster than Sirius is. Saji is getting into position for the 'Kazuo Cutter' but Sirius shocks Saji by catching his cutter with a rear naked choke of his own! Saji has nowhere to go in the ring and was not expecting this counter. However, after a brief period of panic and wild gesticulation, he is able to maneuver his body sideways on the mat, effectively rolling himself over.
One wonders where he developed the mat skills to allow him to be so comfortable on his back – nope, on second thought! Stop wondering that. Right now. In any case, Saji is able to tangle both of them into the ropes, forcing Eiji to make Sirius give up the hold. Both are slow to get up but Saji lunges for Sirius attempting a double leg takedown, going for the element of surprise. However, Sirius either saw it coming or was able to react almost super-humanly quick enough to back up a little. Saji is trapped between the legs of Sirius and Sirius picks Saji up just enough for….
Eiji counts the pin as Sirius Mask gets the upset victory over Kazuo Saji!
Sirius Mask (O) [Falling Star” - 11:28] (X) Kazuo Saji
After the match, Sirius extends the hand to Saji who, without hesitation, takes it and shakes it showing full respect for the victor. He even claps for Sirius. The fans are inspired by Saji's sportsmanship and cheer him but he smiles and points to Sirius, indicating that is the direction the applause should go to. Sirius nods at this and bows to Saji out of respect for the gesture. Saji flashes a big smile and raises the hand of Sirius in victory.
*A commercial for C!C's March Madness Tournament airs.*
*JET and Barton are already in the ring when we get back from commercials. They seemed to eschew their usual entrance and are giving each other a pep talk in front of the fans. Kenichi Naito and Mr. Shikori come out accompanied by their manager, Mr. Watanabe. Although Naito and Shikori are anxious to get into the ring, Mr. Watanabe holds them back when he sees the unusually aggressive look in his opponent’s eyes. He whispers something to Kenichi Naito who pulls out a pair of brass knuckles and puts them on. Barton points to him and laughs then VAULTS himself over the ropes landing on both Naito and Shikori! The fans go wild and the bell rings, officially starting this match! *
Match 2: JET Hamada/Barton Miller vs. Watanabe Kai (Kenichi Naito/Mr. Shikori)
Kenichi had dropped the bare knuckles as a result of Barton’s leap. Barton picks them up and uses them to punch the ring post, causing a sizable dent and an audible “HOLY SH*T” chant from the crowd. Mr. Watanabe blows what appears to be a whistle and both Naito and Shikori bail out to the ramp, discussing whether or not to compete in this match.
Meanwhile, JET Hamada shrugs his shoulders and whispers something to Barton. Barton laughs and nods his head at JET. The two then start wrestling each other since their opponents aren't in the ring. Watanabe Kai observe this, considering returning to the ring to face two more winded opponents. After a few minutes pass and Barton and JET score uncounted pins off each other, Kenichi and Shikori finally approach the ring apron, hoping to seize their opportunity.
However, Barton and JET dash toward them and jump over the ropes, flattening their opponents with stereo dives. They drag them into the ring where apparently JET and Naito are the legal men. Since JET appears winded from the impromptu match and the dive, Naito swings at him with a spinning chop. However, JET easily blocks it and answers with “Unfriendly Skies." JET pins after his finisher and seals the deal for the increasingly aggressive former Battalion Champions.
Barton/JET Hamada (O) [”Unfriendly Skies” - 22:30] (X) Naito/Mr. Shikori
Watanabe Kai leave the ring without incident as JET and Barton celebrate. Mr. Watanabe does not appear happy but thinks better of turning a bad situation worse. To his chagrin, the fans chant: "Cut your losses!" *clap clap clapclapclap*
*A commercial for Warrior Pro Wrestling airs.*
*Tsaoring Chou makes his big entrance to the cheers of the crowd. He brings a gym bag from which which he starts passing out UBL merchandise like shirts and towels to the crowd. Everyone loves free stuff and (through the magic of marketing research) we know that 8 out of 10 people enjoy Tsaoring Chou so the audience is delighted!
Tetsu Gushiken comes to the ring next. Despite not wearing his Universal Circuit Title Belt, due to the thievery of Kurt Sanders and Jasper Woodruff, he is greeted with the respect deserving of a current Champion. He gets into the ring and immediately shakes Tsaoring Chou's hand. Chou nods and gives Tetsu a free t-shirt, which one would imagine is affordable on a Champion's salary, before tossing the bag out onto the floor in anticipation of the match starting. This is only the second defense of the Universal Circuit Title by Tetsu Gushiken but he seems as confident as if he has held it for a year.*
Match 3: Tsaoring Chou vs. Tetsu Gushiken
Universal Circuit Championship
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Tetsu waits for Tsaoring to get up but then helps him back on his feet. The two men shake hands and appear friendly with each other. Tetsu walks to the back with Tsaoring as the fans cheer both men for the match and sportsmanship.
Tsaoring Chou (X) [”Tetsu SHOCK” – 17:28] (O) Tetsu Gushiken
*A commercial for La Guerra De Sangre airs.*
*When we return to the ring, there are a few minutes of silence and the fans wait in anticipation for what they believe is about to happen. As the first beats of "Kick 'em when he's down" plays, the arena erupts for the first live appearance in eight years by Robin "Holly" Walker.
She yells "I love all you bitches" too and throws her arms up in a huge "suck it" gesture but delivered with a genuine smile on her surprisingly happy face.
However, the fanfare for Holly disappears immediately when she is joined on the ramp by her brother Kyle. Holly looks at him and shrugs her shoulders, eliciting a small smirk from him. He yells out: "Fine! You bitches are all right." which gets a huge laugh from the fans and they go back to cheering for Holly, seemingly more comfortable with Kyle who looks lost by their positive reaction. They both walk to the ring. While Kyle stays on the outside, Holly grabs a microphone and slides under the bottom rope. She composes herself for a few seconds and walks to the middle of the ring.*
[Holly:] "Right before I left this Arena for what I thought was the last time, Geese placed his 'Bolt' mask in the middle of the ring then walked out with Kyle and I, planning to never return. A lot has changed in the past eight years - and so I'm back to settle a score that should have been dealt with before I left. But first, let's dig out some nostalgia notes.
After all, I can't be the only one here whose calendar had an anniversary alert today. Fourteen years ago, on this date, OG-Joshi had its first match at the OG-FPD 'Murderers Row' PPV. Dizzy defeated Jo Ryder and myself to become the first OG-Joshi Champion and started a legendary promotion in the process. Tonight, I'm here to challenge Ruby Moreno to a match that will hopefully end an infamous feud that almost took down that promotion had it not been for Jean Carter.
Now, I know you've all waited years for me to come out here and make a few dirty jokes, plug a return for Orochi-O's Land, and maybe make a few BMI observations about Kaori NiGHT, but I'm not here for a good time and nor is Kaori's spanx. If I wanted some fun, Moreno would be the last person I'd invite to join me here. If I wanted a sleep aid, I'd ask her for a history of Destiny. But tonight is about business - so come on Ruby, you pretend to be a professional, let's do this."
*Holly drops her arm while still holding her microphone. Her request is granted as "Dies Irae" plays on the speakers and we are joined by Ruby Moreno and the UBL NEXUS Champion, Matt Rivers. As soon as Matt is in sight, the crowd roars in disapproval and Kyle starts twitching. Holly sees her brother's reaction and gestures to him, tapping her heart, attempting to give him the will power to resist what could turn into a river of blood. Ruby waits until Kyle appears to be under control, scoffs at his behavior, then has Matt lead the way down to the ring. Matt stands on the opposite side that Kyle is on, while Ruby grabs a microphone and confidently gets into the ring. She walks right up to Holly and extends her hand.*
[Ruby:] "I am a professional. Let's see if you can join me at the adult table today."
*Holly smirks then extends her hand and shakes Ruby's. She lets go and laughs.*
[Holly:] "What do you know? A Destiny member can shake someone's hand without using the occasion as a pretext to an attack! What? No rainmaker lariat for me like Matt did to Geese?"
[Ruby:] "I've always preferred chops to clothesline, if we're being honest."
[Holly:] "Hun, if we're being honest, then I better not ask you any questions about Destiny tonight. Wouldn't want you to spill any secrets that will sic the investigative dogs on you."
[Ruby:] "Despite my group being misunderstood, I've never shied away from honesty: unlike yourself who hid from the wrestling world for eight years pretending that all of your affairs had been settled."
*Holly pauses for a moment, causing Ruby to smile.*
[Holly:] "I wasn't lying to anyone."
[Ruby:] "Just to yourself, dear. But it wasn't the first time nor do I expect it to be the last."
[Holly:] "Cute - but I'm comfortable with my decisions. Blaming me for your misdeeds seems like a stretch. And it wasn't until you attacked Geese that your motivations were clear to me. So, no, I didn't lie. At the worse, I was naive."
[Ruby:] "You admit naivete?"
[Holly:] "I was naive in thinking you were more stable and mature than you let on to be. Only a stalker would do what you did. If my greatest sin was giving you more respect than you deserved-"
*Ruby interrupts while wagging her finger 'no, no, no'*
[Ruby:] "Only a Walker could delude herself into pretending a miscalculation was her 'greatest sin' literally five minutes after mentioning the name of the woman whose career she ended. You dare talk about misunderstanding my intentions as the worst thing you ever did after bringing up Dizzy's name before? Need we all be reminded of your role in her crippling?"
*Holly is silent*
[Ruby:] "You think you called me out today? No, this is you facing a reckoning that only I can bring. You have been a cancer on this industry but you never paid for the damage that you caused. And I'm here to collect."
[Holly:] "I was put in a coma for over a year thanks to Jakob of Furis. You call that not paying my debts?"
[Ruby:] "Not to me, not to Dizzy, not to Alicia Gordon, not to so many others whose careers and lives you hurt."
[Holly:] "And they appointed you as their representative? A woman who runs an international cult that has done damage on a global scale? You are the chosen one of purity to punish me? Alicia Gordon, whose sabonim Destiny brainwashed, is asking you to be the one to hold me accountable? I don't think so. What makes you so worthy?"
[Ruby:] "I'm the most qualified. And our attack on Geese proved that. Punishment isn't putting you in a coma where you can't face your sins and feel remorse. Punishment is brutalizing the man you love most."
*Holly's face starts to twist and it appears she is about to get angry but instead she laughs uproariously and then points to the audience.*
[Holly:] "It's fitting your last name sounds like moron cause that's what you are. Look! Geese is standing right there! He wasn't brutalized!! Spunk fucked him up, Kyle almost killed him. Rivers hit him with two wrestling moves and you followed up with a shitty cutter. He was out of the hospital within a week. Geese is fine. Look at him!"
*The fans all turn to look where Holly is pointing and, sure enough, a suited Geese Walker is standing in his own section of the crowd. He is dressed to the nines in his finest suit.
However, he doesn't seem to notice the attention because his cell phone rings and he answers it. (Rude!)
Holly rolls her eyes and whistles.*
[Holly:] "Yo, Geese!? You with us?"
*Geese sticks his finger up as if to indicate one second. He looks up and quickly waves at everyone, even giving a nonchalant thumbs up to Ruby, before returning to his phone conversation. Ruby is shocked and Holly laughs.*
[Holly:] "Geese can't even be bothered to come down here because he's got more important things to do. He told me that he wanted to 'outsource the retribution portfolio but will let me manage it if I can leverage the equity' or some shit like that. So if your view of punishment is Geese f'n railing me while he checks his stock prices, you need to do better. But just the fact that you want to try to hurt us tells me that it's time we bury this thing before it's too late."
*Ruby is still staring slack-jawed at Geese, completely unable to look away. Matt starts to take a few steps toward the side of the arena that Geese is sitting in but Kyle matches his position, causing him to stop.*
[Holly:] "So listen up, hun, you knew what I wanted when you came down here. Hey! Focus!"
*Holly snaps her fingers in front of Ruby's face, causing Ruby to seethe and redirect her attention back to Holly.*
[Holly:] "We can't have you stroking out here before I even get to pin you."
[Ruby:] "Never! *Ruby spits in the ring* - You could never defeat me in a match!"
[Holly:] "That'a'girl. Don't let Geese's presence fill you with so much defeat that you forget how disgustingly arrogant you are. Let's come to an agreement now so we don't have to look at each other again until our match. I figure nine months will give us enough time to train. So - and I think the fans know where I'm going with this - let's settle it on December 13th."
[Ruby:] "Yes, to all of you OG-FPD alumni, no other date has the same significance. So let's talk location and stakes."
[Holly:] "You're not gonna agree to a match on a UBL show. And I won't agree to a LAWL show."
[Ruby:] "Why not?"
[Holly:] "Come on hun, it's LAWL. The food at craft services moonlights as their main event talent!"
*Holly laughs but this makes Ruby very angry.*
[Ruby:] "Fine! OG-Joshi!"
[Holly:] "What? That's even worse for me. At least LAWL is only partially owned by Destiny. OG-Joshi completely belongs to you now. Why the hell would I want to step into that kind of situation?"
*Ruby, still angered by the comment from before, steps closer to Holly and growls.*
[Ruby:] "Because I won't stop until you do."
*Holly takes a step back to think.*
[Holly:] "Before I agree to it, let's discuss the stakes."
[Ruby:] "If I win, you never step foot in a wrestling ring again."
[Holly:] "Done."
[Ruby:] "And you have to sell your farm, liquidate all of your remaining assets, and give them to LAWL."
[Holly:] "Anything else?"
[Ruby:] "You have to publicly admit that you were the worst thing to ever happen to professional wrestling. Then turn yourself into the police for the attack on Diane "Dizzy" Cavuto and plead guilty to the court of attempted murder."
[Holly:] "Wow. So, like, low stakes."
*This further angers Ruby but before she has a chance to say anything, Holly talks.*
[Holly:] "Okay, my turn then? Good. When I win the match, you 'enema' yourself out of the lives of my family, my friends, the entire UBL and everyone in it, and your sister's life."
[Ruby:] "Jean Carter's request?"
[Holly:] "Yep."
[Ruby:] "Cute. Anything else?"
[Holly:] "You sever your connection with Destiny and turn over all of your information to INTERPOL."
[Ruby:] "Never."
[Holly:] "You expect me to turn myself in and ruin my place in life but you won't risk the same?"
*Ruby is silent and appears to be pouting.*
[Holly:] "WThe one thing I never thought Ruby Moreno was is a coward. But if you won't match the stakes you insisted I bring, then I'm done with you. I had just a tiny bit of competitive respect for you that stopped me from turning over this entire 'outsourcing' *looks at Geese and sighs* operation to Kyle to end it the way he wanted..."
*Kyle displays a sadistic smile which is met by stoic indifference by Matt*
[Holly:] "But if you are too much of a coward to face equivalent stakes, we're done here."
*Holly goes to walk away but Ruby grabs her by the arm to stop her.*
[Ruby:] "Wait - I'll agree to that if you agree to OG-Joshi being the venue."
[Holly:] "Fine, I agree to the stakes for both of us and to the match being run through OG-Joshi."
[Ruby:] "Agreed on all points."
*Ruby extends her hand again to shake on the deal and Holly accepts it.*
[Ruby:] "There is one further matter I wish to discuss."
[Holly:] "Shoot."
[Ruby:] "Promise to keep Kyle away from Matt, myself, and the other members of Destiny."
[Holly:] "Awwe, you really are scared? That's adorable, but also pretty smart, so I get it."
[Ruby:] "We're not scared, this is a strategic decision. I can't have Matt defend his NEXUS Title against all of the contenders lining up if we have to deal with your psychotic brother interfering on each show."
[Holly:] "First, ouch. Not psychotic at all. Secondly, like I said, awwwwwe, you really are scared!!"
[Ruby:] "So you don't agree?"
[Holly:] "I guess I can help you out if you agree to call off Destiny spying of our family, Jean, and Luke."
[Ruby:] "Fair enough."
[Holly:] "So that's a deal too, huh? I'm starting to feel dirty agreeing on all of this with you."
[Ruby:] "Starting? I'm choking from your stench. I want you to know that this meeting is the absolute extreme of my professional tolerance. As much as I want to tear you limb from limb in our match, I'm going to vomit afterward from having touched you. I have waited years for this but will hate every second of our contact."
*Holly just stares at Ruby with her mouth open, then laughs.*
[Holly:] "So I guess you don't want to grab dinner after this? I was thinking Chinese?"
*Ruby turns to storm out but stays in the ring for one second longer.*
[Ruby:] "I will see you on December 13th and your life will be destroyed. I relish the fact that you will be haunted by that unavoidable outcome for the next nine months."
[Holly:] "Rubes, I got bad news for you. I don't lose the big ones. It's what I was known for my entire career...and life. It's mah thang, bitch! You're going down faster than Kaori NiGHT at an all-you-can eat toffee trough."
*Ruby leaves the ring and starts walking backstage but Matt doesn't follow. He continues to stare at Kyle who returns it with interest. Ruby tries to refocus and reorient Matt toward the exit but he doesn't budge. With his continued presence in the face of Ruby's attempts, the tension between all four start to increase. Holly drops her microphone and quickly walks toward Kyle, getting him to calm down as much as possible. However, all the coaxing is nullified when Matt starts walking toward Kyle with a removed and disturbing look in his eyes. Kyle flashes the most malicious smile some people will ever see in their lives. He reaches under the ring and, after about 10 seconds, he pulls out his signature weapon: A barbed wire bat with a stapler attached to it. With fear in her eyes and voice, Ruby shouts out for Matt to immediately escape but he refuses. This makes Kyle even happier. The two men begin approaching each other when...*
Entrance music plays on the BattleTron!
(The finale of the show is continued in the spoiler tags)
*It's Joachim!! The former UBL NEXUS Champion has returned! Joachim runs to the side of Matt and Ruby, which fills her with instant relief despite her initial surprise at seeing him. Kyle takes a few steps back given the one on two situation. He looks at Geese, who is still buried in his cellphone, and grimaces. Holly yells for Kyle to get into the ring and he obliges. Matt jumps onto the apron and holds his hand out to Joachim, signaling him to do the same. Joachim grabs Matt's hand but pulls him down from the apron, to everyone's confusion. Matt gets in Joachim's face but Joachim displays an almost zen-like peace and he delivers a light shove to Matt. Ruby is once again confused, as are Holly and Kyle in the ring.
Joachim grabs a microphone.*
[Joachim:] "You are correct to be surprised, Ruby. I am not longer a member of your twisted cabal. The true path of my life led me away from Destiny and I am better for it. The only reason that I saved Rivers from a vicious end was because I want to be the first one to challenge him for his NEXUS Championship. I can't very well do that with him bludgeoned to death. Kyle can have the left over scraps from my match with you, Rivers. Until then, I'm taking my Championship back."
*Joachim drops the microphone and leaves the arena. Kyle appears to want to attack but Holly has more control over his emotions this time since they have quelled due to the interruption. Ruby is able to convince Matt to go backstage as well.
Right before they leave, Ruby turns back and locks eyes with Holly who waves and smiles at her. After Ruby leaves, the show concluded with a shot of Holly calming Kyle down. But Holly's own expression seems disquieted as well due to what occurred here tonight. Geese remains on his cell phone as the show fades to black. Hope he has a good data plan!*
Original Taping: March 18, 2019
Broadcast Date: April 2, 2019
Location: The building formerly known as "Peter Venkman Memorial Arena" in Westchester, New York.
*"T2 Theme" by Austrian Death Machine plays as Corey O'Brian comes out, World Heavyweight Championship belt around his waist and his friend an ally Xander Starr beside them. Corey is wearing a DRAGONSUPLEX Dojo T-Shirt, Xander wearing one that reads 'RUBY MORENO MAINS HANZO'. Corey and Xander get into the ring and Corey takes a mic*
[Corey:] "My brief message to Sir Arthur Wingate doesn't seem to have gotten across, so allow me to get verbose."
[Corey:] "There exists a school of thought called skepticism. The basic premise of skepticism can be best explained like this... you can drop a stone a thousand times and a thousand times it will fall to the floor. But that alone does not prove that the next time you drop it, it won't float up. Now, obviously it will drop because of physics and gravity..."
[Xander:] "Unless our next show is on the ISS... it could happen, we've had one on the moon..."
[Corey:] "But the point is that past experiences do not alone predict the future. Ruby Moreno is a pathological liar, and that would have us assume that Matt Rivers wasn't a pawn of hers from the start. That she got to him somehow. But even a broken clock is right twice a day. Wether or not she is telling the truth, however, is irrelevant. There is an anecdote in the Hagakure... A certain man said to the priest Shungaku, 'The Lotus Sutra Sect’s character is not good because it’s so fearsome.' Shungaku replied, 'It is by reason of its fearsome character that it is the Lotus Sutra Sect. If its character were not so, it would be a different sect altogether.'"
[Xander:] "They'd have a sects change."
[Corey:] "The meaning of this anecdote is that when you change a person radically enough, they are no longer the person they were. In other words it doesn't matter if the Matt Rivers were all familiar with was always a sleeper agent or not; the moment that Rivers assaulted Geese after their match, the Matt Rivers we knew died. In his place, someone who has a completely different mindset. Where the Rivers we knew developed his skills because of his passion for the craft and his competitive spirit, the Matt Rivers holding the NEXUS Title today only cares about furthering the goals of Ruby Moreno's cult."
[Corey:] "Ruby Moreno, you may think that makes Rivers stronger, but in reality, you've made him vulnerable. Because the 'flow' of the Matt Rivers who defeated your other puppet Joachim was developed by the old Matt Rivers, guided by his passion, shaped by his competitive spirit. If this new Matt Rivers tries emulating that flow, it will be like if Disney tried to remake the original Star Wars; it would be a lifeless, pale imitation that would fail to capture the passion put into the original. And that is why the Matt Rivers that wears the NEXUS Title Today is not worthy of being called champion."
[Corey:] "Now for those who forgot, the title I currently wear was created as a way to preserve the honor of the NEXUS title. And now, it is a symbol of my role as a defender and gatekeeper for this promotion. These two purposes are now one and the same."
[Corey:] "I have waited far too long. I am owed a NEXUS title match, and I am here to COLLECT."
*The crowd is hype for this, but Corey puts up a finger to quiet them down.*
[Corey:] "But the Matt Rivers holding the NEXUS title today is a creature of Ruby Moreno and knows what will happen. See, Ruby's words were telling of her mindset, how she attacks those her enemies care for to hurt them. And that I know was the truth... that's why she had Xander attacked, thats why Rivers assaulted Geese. Rivers is probably under the presumption that I will destroy him to hurt Ruby Moreno. The thing is... he's only half right. You see, Matt... Ruby is a sociopath. She understands that people care for other people but she only cares about herself. No Matt, you're just a pawn to her. Either you've been brainwashed by her, in which case stopping you is something the real Matt Rivers would thank me for... or you are the real Matt Rivers, in which case I am merely clearing a pawn off the board. But I will destroy him. And he knows it. So he'd never accept my challenge..."
*Corey takes off the World Heavyweight Title and holds it up*
[Corey:] "Unless I put this on the line. And I know Ruby covets this title, as it's the only thing closing the floodgates for her to bring more of her pawns into UBL."
*Corey puts the title on his shoulder*
[Corey:] "No need to answer now, Rivers. Signing your own death warrant is no easy thing, so take your time to accept your demise."
*Corey starts heading out the ring, but stops.*
[Corey:] "One more thing. Ruby, you're probably thinking I'm going to stop Holly from tearing you apart. But see, me and Xander have been thinking about it... it doesn't really matter who makes you a lifetime quadraplegic, so long as it happens. So Holly... go for it girl. Tell the G-Man to get better, cause I got a bucket list item to cross off."
*"T2 Theme" plays again as Corey and Xander exit.
*A commercial for DRAGONSUPLEX Wrestling airs.*
*When we come back, Sirius Mask is standing in the ring being checked for international objects by recently signed UBL referee Eiji Yoshida (yes, relation). "Black Connection" hits the speakers and Kazuo Saji is treated as a local hero by the crowd. He saunters out to the ring giving high-fives and basking in their adulation. Meanwhile, Sirius Mask does leg warm-ups in the ring and pays no attention to Saji's antics. Kazuo gets in the ring and doesn't seem to know what to make of the enigma that is Sirius Mask. He nods his head and slowly walks over, extending his hand and offering a wide smile. Sirius Mask takes a second to contemplate but extends a hand as well, and this match starts off to the satisfaction of a crowd equally glad to see the sportsmanship of this new wrestler as they are to see Kazuo Saji's evolving maturity.*
Match 1: Sirius Mask vs. Kazuo Saji
The two start the match feeling each other out with strikes. However, despite Saji's display of sportsmanship, he underestimates the stand-up skills of Sirius. For every low kick Saji throws, Sirius easily checks it without any show of discomfort and throws a stronger one. Saji takes a step back and audibly sighs. The fans laugh at this and Saji responds by resuming his attack with kicks to the mid section. Once again, these are easily rebuffed and returned with interest.
Saji winds up as if he's going to attempt a head kick but smiles and quickly retreats to the corner to rethink his strategy.
However, Sirius doesn't give him Saji a second to think and follows him!
This gets the crowd on their feet! A dazed Saji staggers out from the corner. Sirius deftly goes behind and attempts a La Espalda pin but Saji counters it with a school boy pin for a near 2 count fall. Evidently, Saji scouted the match Sirius had with Jean DuBreil last month. (Take that critics of Jean's drawing ability!)
The two get back into the middle of the ring and this time it's Sirius initiating contact with an elbow to the chest. Saji coughs but then delivers a kesagiri chop of his own. The two lay into each other until an elbow from Sirius sends Saji to the ropes. He rebounds, waits for a premature counter attack from Sirius and...
Saji capitalizes on his momentum and throws Sirius to the corner. Saji thrusts his hips and then attempts a jumping hip strike from the corner.
However, Sirius miraculously uses the ropes and leg strength to somersault backward before Saji lands butt first into the bottom turnbuckle, groaning with pain. Sirius runs and jumps up on the top turnbuckle...
Sirius gets a 2.9 and the majority of the fan's support in this match from here on out. They clap for Sirius who seems to appreciate the applause if not outright solicit it. Sirius attempts a rebound enzuigiri from the corner post but Saji quickly dodges sideways and catches Sirius from behind, transitioning into:
Saji is too tired to follow-up with the rear naked choke as he usually does. However, he's up faster than Sirius is. Saji is getting into position for the 'Kazuo Cutter' but Sirius shocks Saji by catching his cutter with a rear naked choke of his own! Saji has nowhere to go in the ring and was not expecting this counter. However, after a brief period of panic and wild gesticulation, he is able to maneuver his body sideways on the mat, effectively rolling himself over.
One wonders where he developed the mat skills to allow him to be so comfortable on his back – nope, on second thought! Stop wondering that. Right now. In any case, Saji is able to tangle both of them into the ropes, forcing Eiji to make Sirius give up the hold. Both are slow to get up but Saji lunges for Sirius attempting a double leg takedown, going for the element of surprise. However, Sirius either saw it coming or was able to react almost super-humanly quick enough to back up a little. Saji is trapped between the legs of Sirius and Sirius picks Saji up just enough for….
Eiji counts the pin as Sirius Mask gets the upset victory over Kazuo Saji!
Sirius Mask (O) [Falling Star” - 11:28] (X) Kazuo Saji
After the match, Sirius extends the hand to Saji who, without hesitation, takes it and shakes it showing full respect for the victor. He even claps for Sirius. The fans are inspired by Saji's sportsmanship and cheer him but he smiles and points to Sirius, indicating that is the direction the applause should go to. Sirius nods at this and bows to Saji out of respect for the gesture. Saji flashes a big smile and raises the hand of Sirius in victory.
*A commercial for C!C's March Madness Tournament airs.*
*JET and Barton are already in the ring when we get back from commercials. They seemed to eschew their usual entrance and are giving each other a pep talk in front of the fans. Kenichi Naito and Mr. Shikori come out accompanied by their manager, Mr. Watanabe. Although Naito and Shikori are anxious to get into the ring, Mr. Watanabe holds them back when he sees the unusually aggressive look in his opponent’s eyes. He whispers something to Kenichi Naito who pulls out a pair of brass knuckles and puts them on. Barton points to him and laughs then VAULTS himself over the ropes landing on both Naito and Shikori! The fans go wild and the bell rings, officially starting this match! *
Match 2: JET Hamada/Barton Miller vs. Watanabe Kai (Kenichi Naito/Mr. Shikori)
Kenichi had dropped the bare knuckles as a result of Barton’s leap. Barton picks them up and uses them to punch the ring post, causing a sizable dent and an audible “HOLY SH*T” chant from the crowd. Mr. Watanabe blows what appears to be a whistle and both Naito and Shikori bail out to the ramp, discussing whether or not to compete in this match.
Meanwhile, JET Hamada shrugs his shoulders and whispers something to Barton. Barton laughs and nods his head at JET. The two then start wrestling each other since their opponents aren't in the ring. Watanabe Kai observe this, considering returning to the ring to face two more winded opponents. After a few minutes pass and Barton and JET score uncounted pins off each other, Kenichi and Shikori finally approach the ring apron, hoping to seize their opportunity.
However, Barton and JET dash toward them and jump over the ropes, flattening their opponents with stereo dives. They drag them into the ring where apparently JET and Naito are the legal men. Since JET appears winded from the impromptu match and the dive, Naito swings at him with a spinning chop. However, JET easily blocks it and answers with “Unfriendly Skies." JET pins after his finisher and seals the deal for the increasingly aggressive former Battalion Champions.
Barton/JET Hamada (O) [”Unfriendly Skies” - 22:30] (X) Naito/Mr. Shikori
Watanabe Kai leave the ring without incident as JET and Barton celebrate. Mr. Watanabe does not appear happy but thinks better of turning a bad situation worse. To his chagrin, the fans chant: "Cut your losses!" *clap clap clapclapclap*
*A commercial for Warrior Pro Wrestling airs.*
*Tsaoring Chou makes his big entrance to the cheers of the crowd. He brings a gym bag from which which he starts passing out UBL merchandise like shirts and towels to the crowd. Everyone loves free stuff and (through the magic of marketing research) we know that 8 out of 10 people enjoy Tsaoring Chou so the audience is delighted!
Tetsu Gushiken comes to the ring next. Despite not wearing his Universal Circuit Title Belt, due to the thievery of Kurt Sanders and Jasper Woodruff, he is greeted with the respect deserving of a current Champion. He gets into the ring and immediately shakes Tsaoring Chou's hand. Chou nods and gives Tetsu a free t-shirt, which one would imagine is affordable on a Champion's salary, before tossing the bag out onto the floor in anticipation of the match starting. This is only the second defense of the Universal Circuit Title by Tetsu Gushiken but he seems as confident as if he has held it for a year.*
Match 3: Tsaoring Chou vs. Tetsu Gushiken
Universal Circuit Championship
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Tetsu waits for Tsaoring to get up but then helps him back on his feet. The two men shake hands and appear friendly with each other. Tetsu walks to the back with Tsaoring as the fans cheer both men for the match and sportsmanship.
Tsaoring Chou (X) [”Tetsu SHOCK” – 17:28] (O) Tetsu Gushiken
*A commercial for La Guerra De Sangre airs.*
*When we return to the ring, there are a few minutes of silence and the fans wait in anticipation for what they believe is about to happen. As the first beats of "Kick 'em when he's down" plays, the arena erupts for the first live appearance in eight years by Robin "Holly" Walker.
She yells "I love all you bitches" too and throws her arms up in a huge "suck it" gesture but delivered with a genuine smile on her surprisingly happy face.
However, the fanfare for Holly disappears immediately when she is joined on the ramp by her brother Kyle. Holly looks at him and shrugs her shoulders, eliciting a small smirk from him. He yells out: "Fine! You bitches are all right." which gets a huge laugh from the fans and they go back to cheering for Holly, seemingly more comfortable with Kyle who looks lost by their positive reaction. They both walk to the ring. While Kyle stays on the outside, Holly grabs a microphone and slides under the bottom rope. She composes herself for a few seconds and walks to the middle of the ring.*
[Holly:] "Right before I left this Arena for what I thought was the last time, Geese placed his 'Bolt' mask in the middle of the ring then walked out with Kyle and I, planning to never return. A lot has changed in the past eight years - and so I'm back to settle a score that should have been dealt with before I left. But first, let's dig out some nostalgia notes.
After all, I can't be the only one here whose calendar had an anniversary alert today. Fourteen years ago, on this date, OG-Joshi had its first match at the OG-FPD 'Murderers Row' PPV. Dizzy defeated Jo Ryder and myself to become the first OG-Joshi Champion and started a legendary promotion in the process. Tonight, I'm here to challenge Ruby Moreno to a match that will hopefully end an infamous feud that almost took down that promotion had it not been for Jean Carter.
Now, I know you've all waited years for me to come out here and make a few dirty jokes, plug a return for Orochi-O's Land, and maybe make a few BMI observations about Kaori NiGHT, but I'm not here for a good time and nor is Kaori's spanx. If I wanted some fun, Moreno would be the last person I'd invite to join me here. If I wanted a sleep aid, I'd ask her for a history of Destiny. But tonight is about business - so come on Ruby, you pretend to be a professional, let's do this."
*Holly drops her arm while still holding her microphone. Her request is granted as "Dies Irae" plays on the speakers and we are joined by Ruby Moreno and the UBL NEXUS Champion, Matt Rivers. As soon as Matt is in sight, the crowd roars in disapproval and Kyle starts twitching. Holly sees her brother's reaction and gestures to him, tapping her heart, attempting to give him the will power to resist what could turn into a river of blood. Ruby waits until Kyle appears to be under control, scoffs at his behavior, then has Matt lead the way down to the ring. Matt stands on the opposite side that Kyle is on, while Ruby grabs a microphone and confidently gets into the ring. She walks right up to Holly and extends her hand.*
[Ruby:] "I am a professional. Let's see if you can join me at the adult table today."
*Holly smirks then extends her hand and shakes Ruby's. She lets go and laughs.*
[Holly:] "What do you know? A Destiny member can shake someone's hand without using the occasion as a pretext to an attack! What? No rainmaker lariat for me like Matt did to Geese?"
[Ruby:] "I've always preferred chops to clothesline, if we're being honest."
[Holly:] "Hun, if we're being honest, then I better not ask you any questions about Destiny tonight. Wouldn't want you to spill any secrets that will sic the investigative dogs on you."
[Ruby:] "Despite my group being misunderstood, I've never shied away from honesty: unlike yourself who hid from the wrestling world for eight years pretending that all of your affairs had been settled."
*Holly pauses for a moment, causing Ruby to smile.*
[Holly:] "I wasn't lying to anyone."
[Ruby:] "Just to yourself, dear. But it wasn't the first time nor do I expect it to be the last."
[Holly:] "Cute - but I'm comfortable with my decisions. Blaming me for your misdeeds seems like a stretch. And it wasn't until you attacked Geese that your motivations were clear to me. So, no, I didn't lie. At the worse, I was naive."
[Ruby:] "You admit naivete?"
[Holly:] "I was naive in thinking you were more stable and mature than you let on to be. Only a stalker would do what you did. If my greatest sin was giving you more respect than you deserved-"
*Ruby interrupts while wagging her finger 'no, no, no'*
[Ruby:] "Only a Walker could delude herself into pretending a miscalculation was her 'greatest sin' literally five minutes after mentioning the name of the woman whose career she ended. You dare talk about misunderstanding my intentions as the worst thing you ever did after bringing up Dizzy's name before? Need we all be reminded of your role in her crippling?"
*Holly is silent*
[Ruby:] "You think you called me out today? No, this is you facing a reckoning that only I can bring. You have been a cancer on this industry but you never paid for the damage that you caused. And I'm here to collect."
[Holly:] "I was put in a coma for over a year thanks to Jakob of Furis. You call that not paying my debts?"
[Ruby:] "Not to me, not to Dizzy, not to Alicia Gordon, not to so many others whose careers and lives you hurt."
[Holly:] "And they appointed you as their representative? A woman who runs an international cult that has done damage on a global scale? You are the chosen one of purity to punish me? Alicia Gordon, whose sabonim Destiny brainwashed, is asking you to be the one to hold me accountable? I don't think so. What makes you so worthy?"
[Ruby:] "I'm the most qualified. And our attack on Geese proved that. Punishment isn't putting you in a coma where you can't face your sins and feel remorse. Punishment is brutalizing the man you love most."
*Holly's face starts to twist and it appears she is about to get angry but instead she laughs uproariously and then points to the audience.*
[Holly:] "It's fitting your last name sounds like moron cause that's what you are. Look! Geese is standing right there! He wasn't brutalized!! Spunk fucked him up, Kyle almost killed him. Rivers hit him with two wrestling moves and you followed up with a shitty cutter. He was out of the hospital within a week. Geese is fine. Look at him!"
*The fans all turn to look where Holly is pointing and, sure enough, a suited Geese Walker is standing in his own section of the crowd. He is dressed to the nines in his finest suit.
However, he doesn't seem to notice the attention because his cell phone rings and he answers it. (Rude!)
Holly rolls her eyes and whistles.*
[Holly:] "Yo, Geese!? You with us?"
*Geese sticks his finger up as if to indicate one second. He looks up and quickly waves at everyone, even giving a nonchalant thumbs up to Ruby, before returning to his phone conversation. Ruby is shocked and Holly laughs.*
[Holly:] "Geese can't even be bothered to come down here because he's got more important things to do. He told me that he wanted to 'outsource the retribution portfolio but will let me manage it if I can leverage the equity' or some shit like that. So if your view of punishment is Geese f'n railing me while he checks his stock prices, you need to do better. But just the fact that you want to try to hurt us tells me that it's time we bury this thing before it's too late."
*Ruby is still staring slack-jawed at Geese, completely unable to look away. Matt starts to take a few steps toward the side of the arena that Geese is sitting in but Kyle matches his position, causing him to stop.*
[Holly:] "So listen up, hun, you knew what I wanted when you came down here. Hey! Focus!"
*Holly snaps her fingers in front of Ruby's face, causing Ruby to seethe and redirect her attention back to Holly.*
[Holly:] "We can't have you stroking out here before I even get to pin you."
[Ruby:] "Never! *Ruby spits in the ring* - You could never defeat me in a match!"
[Holly:] "That'a'girl. Don't let Geese's presence fill you with so much defeat that you forget how disgustingly arrogant you are. Let's come to an agreement now so we don't have to look at each other again until our match. I figure nine months will give us enough time to train. So - and I think the fans know where I'm going with this - let's settle it on December 13th."
[Ruby:] "Yes, to all of you OG-FPD alumni, no other date has the same significance. So let's talk location and stakes."
[Holly:] "You're not gonna agree to a match on a UBL show. And I won't agree to a LAWL show."
[Ruby:] "Why not?"
[Holly:] "Come on hun, it's LAWL. The food at craft services moonlights as their main event talent!"
*Holly laughs but this makes Ruby very angry.*
[Ruby:] "Fine! OG-Joshi!"
[Holly:] "What? That's even worse for me. At least LAWL is only partially owned by Destiny. OG-Joshi completely belongs to you now. Why the hell would I want to step into that kind of situation?"
*Ruby, still angered by the comment from before, steps closer to Holly and growls.*
[Ruby:] "Because I won't stop until you do."
*Holly takes a step back to think.*
[Holly:] "Before I agree to it, let's discuss the stakes."
[Ruby:] "If I win, you never step foot in a wrestling ring again."
[Holly:] "Done."
[Ruby:] "And you have to sell your farm, liquidate all of your remaining assets, and give them to LAWL."
[Holly:] "Anything else?"
[Ruby:] "You have to publicly admit that you were the worst thing to ever happen to professional wrestling. Then turn yourself into the police for the attack on Diane "Dizzy" Cavuto and plead guilty to the court of attempted murder."
[Holly:] "Wow. So, like, low stakes."
*This further angers Ruby but before she has a chance to say anything, Holly talks.*
[Holly:] "Okay, my turn then? Good. When I win the match, you 'enema' yourself out of the lives of my family, my friends, the entire UBL and everyone in it, and your sister's life."
[Ruby:] "Jean Carter's request?"
[Holly:] "Yep."
[Ruby:] "Cute. Anything else?"
[Holly:] "You sever your connection with Destiny and turn over all of your information to INTERPOL."
[Ruby:] "Never."
[Holly:] "You expect me to turn myself in and ruin my place in life but you won't risk the same?"
*Ruby is silent and appears to be pouting.*
[Holly:] "WThe one thing I never thought Ruby Moreno was is a coward. But if you won't match the stakes you insisted I bring, then I'm done with you. I had just a tiny bit of competitive respect for you that stopped me from turning over this entire 'outsourcing' *looks at Geese and sighs* operation to Kyle to end it the way he wanted..."
*Kyle displays a sadistic smile which is met by stoic indifference by Matt*
[Holly:] "But if you are too much of a coward to face equivalent stakes, we're done here."
*Holly goes to walk away but Ruby grabs her by the arm to stop her.*
[Ruby:] "Wait - I'll agree to that if you agree to OG-Joshi being the venue."
[Holly:] "Fine, I agree to the stakes for both of us and to the match being run through OG-Joshi."
[Ruby:] "Agreed on all points."
*Ruby extends her hand again to shake on the deal and Holly accepts it.*
[Ruby:] "There is one further matter I wish to discuss."
[Holly:] "Shoot."
[Ruby:] "Promise to keep Kyle away from Matt, myself, and the other members of Destiny."
[Holly:] "Awwe, you really are scared? That's adorable, but also pretty smart, so I get it."
[Ruby:] "We're not scared, this is a strategic decision. I can't have Matt defend his NEXUS Title against all of the contenders lining up if we have to deal with your psychotic brother interfering on each show."
[Holly:] "First, ouch. Not psychotic at all. Secondly, like I said, awwwwwe, you really are scared!!"
[Ruby:] "So you don't agree?"
[Holly:] "I guess I can help you out if you agree to call off Destiny spying of our family, Jean, and Luke."
[Ruby:] "Fair enough."
[Holly:] "So that's a deal too, huh? I'm starting to feel dirty agreeing on all of this with you."
[Ruby:] "Starting? I'm choking from your stench. I want you to know that this meeting is the absolute extreme of my professional tolerance. As much as I want to tear you limb from limb in our match, I'm going to vomit afterward from having touched you. I have waited years for this but will hate every second of our contact."
*Holly just stares at Ruby with her mouth open, then laughs.*
[Holly:] "So I guess you don't want to grab dinner after this? I was thinking Chinese?"
*Ruby turns to storm out but stays in the ring for one second longer.*
[Ruby:] "I will see you on December 13th and your life will be destroyed. I relish the fact that you will be haunted by that unavoidable outcome for the next nine months."
[Holly:] "Rubes, I got bad news for you. I don't lose the big ones. It's what I was known for my entire career...and life. It's mah thang, bitch! You're going down faster than Kaori NiGHT at an all-you-can eat toffee trough."
*Ruby leaves the ring and starts walking backstage but Matt doesn't follow. He continues to stare at Kyle who returns it with interest. Ruby tries to refocus and reorient Matt toward the exit but he doesn't budge. With his continued presence in the face of Ruby's attempts, the tension between all four start to increase. Holly drops her microphone and quickly walks toward Kyle, getting him to calm down as much as possible. However, all the coaxing is nullified when Matt starts walking toward Kyle with a removed and disturbing look in his eyes. Kyle flashes the most malicious smile some people will ever see in their lives. He reaches under the ring and, after about 10 seconds, he pulls out his signature weapon: A barbed wire bat with a stapler attached to it. With fear in her eyes and voice, Ruby shouts out for Matt to immediately escape but he refuses. This makes Kyle even happier. The two men begin approaching each other when...*
Entrance music plays on the BattleTron!
(The finale of the show is continued in the spoiler tags)
*It's Joachim!! The former UBL NEXUS Champion has returned! Joachim runs to the side of Matt and Ruby, which fills her with instant relief despite her initial surprise at seeing him. Kyle takes a few steps back given the one on two situation. He looks at Geese, who is still buried in his cellphone, and grimaces. Holly yells for Kyle to get into the ring and he obliges. Matt jumps onto the apron and holds his hand out to Joachim, signaling him to do the same. Joachim grabs Matt's hand but pulls him down from the apron, to everyone's confusion. Matt gets in Joachim's face but Joachim displays an almost zen-like peace and he delivers a light shove to Matt. Ruby is once again confused, as are Holly and Kyle in the ring.
Joachim grabs a microphone.*
[Joachim:] "You are correct to be surprised, Ruby. I am not longer a member of your twisted cabal. The true path of my life led me away from Destiny and I am better for it. The only reason that I saved Rivers from a vicious end was because I want to be the first one to challenge him for his NEXUS Championship. I can't very well do that with him bludgeoned to death. Kyle can have the left over scraps from my match with you, Rivers. Until then, I'm taking my Championship back."
*Joachim drops the microphone and leaves the arena. Kyle appears to want to attack but Holly has more control over his emotions this time since they have quelled due to the interruption. Ruby is able to convince Matt to go backstage as well.
Right before they leave, Ruby turns back and locks eyes with Holly who waves and smiles at her. After Ruby leaves, the show concluded with a shot of Holly calming Kyle down. But Holly's own expression seems disquieted as well due to what occurred here tonight. Geese remains on his cell phone as the show fades to black. Hope he has a good data plan!*