ASHLYNN CASSIDY VS ALIX MAYNE
The bell sounds and while a quick handshake took place, the lockup that followed right after showed that this is anything but a pleasant affair. Alix Mayne uses her strength and leverage advantage to push Ashlynn back into the corner. The referee manages a peaceful separation but when Cassidy looks to lockup again, she’s met with a back elbow from Alix who then delivers a snapmare, a kick to the back and then a stiff kick to the side of the head.
Chet Morley: A bit more aggression shown by Alix Mayne here tonight.
William Ashford: Well following her successful debut over in our sister company DWA, she’s looking to continue that momentum and can’t let a silly little thing like being all nice get in the way of that.
Delivering a couple more forearms, Alix whips Ashlynn across. Cassidy ducks a clothesline, bouncing back and looking for the IAL. She hooks the crucifix but Alix struggles, eventually twisting out of it and nailing a European Uppercut before running across the other ropes and delivering a charging Facebuster. Mayne goes for the cover.
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Cassidy shows her tenacity by kicking out, Mayne showing disbelief and trying to object the nearfall.
Chet Morley: Rookie mistake here by Alix Mayne. Disagreeing or not, you can’t waste any time arguing and give your opponent a chance to breathe.
Finally getting back on her downed foe, Alix goes to drag her back up to a vertical base but at the last split second Ashlynn delivers a jawbreaker to stun her younger opponent before following it with a lariat to take her down.
Chet Morley: And that’s exactly why!
Seeing this as a shot to take Mayne out for the three, Ashlynn sets her up for the Period, Peace! However, Alix ends up spinning out of her grip, and delivers a knee to Cassidy’s midsection before turning and floating over to drive her head first to the canvas with the Blueberry Slamcakes. She then quickly goes for the cover, hooking the leg and staring down the camera as she does.
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Chet Morley: Well it’s a good thing she listened to yours truly and took control back before Ashlynn Cassidy could really catch a second wind. I think it’s clear that Alix Mayne is ready to be taken seriously in the company.
William Ashford: Not only that, but with that little gesture we’re only going to be seeing this other side of her progress more and more. I like it!
Winner: Alix Mayne
The camera cuts to the backstage area, where a camera man slowly approaches the door leading into APWO’s meeting room. The notice on the door reads “occupied”, and loud noises can be heard from behind it.
No, not those kinds of noises, get your mind out of the gutter! It’s the noises of excitement, of jabs back and forth, of hardcore…
The door swings open.
GAMING!
Ash Cameron and Cypher are both clutching Nintendo 64 controllers, their eyes glued on the screen, where the sprites of Mario and Kirby duke it out atop Fox McCloud’s starship!
Cypher: What happened to all your stocks Ash?
Ash Cameron: Oh haha! Why don’t you tell me what just happened right now, huh? What was that? Oh, it sounds like you just died… again. Don’t count me out just yet!
Cypher: Jeez now I’m being lectured by the Kirby player, did you only just get out of primary school?
Ash Cameron: I’ll have you know I’m almost done with university, thank you very much! Also, don’t hate on Kirby. He’s adorable and probably the most relatable out of everyone in Smash. Wait a minute..
Ash looks over at the clock for a second before her eyes widen.
Ash Cameron: Dude, I have to finish getting ready for my match!
The distraction allows Cypher to forward smash Kirby into oblivion, sending the pink puffball sailing off the side of the stage and bringing up the GAME! screen.
Cypher: Hahaha get fuckkeeedd!
He looks up to see Ash heading to the door, her mind clearly on her Hardcore title defense against Donny Mason.
Cypher: Ughhh fine...how are you feeling about that big meathead anyway? I know you’re tall and all but he’s a chungus…doesn’t that, you know, worry you?
Ash Cameron: Chungus, humongous.. either way I gotta do what I can out there. He’s not impossibly big and I’ve tossed around larger. I’m not saying it’ll be easy, he’s on a roll, but I have a lot to prove and I’m not letting him take this championship from me. Are.. are you worried about me?
Cypher puts his controller down and lays back on the couch, musing.
Cypher: Worried? Meh, I know you’re talented enough to beat that big oaf. The thing I find myself wondering, Ash, is do you have that killer instinct? You try to get along with everyone, but sometimes I think that can be to your detriment. If you hesitate at all out there, Donny is gonna YEET you into next week. And I’ll be in the crowd all like, SHEEESH!
Cypher screeches the last part, causing Ash to wince. He stands up and swaggers over to her.
Cypher: You’ve been friendly with him on Twitter, but I wanna see you body him so bad he can’t walk the next day. Do you have it in you to do that?
For a second, Ash can’t help the smile. Her demeanor is quick to change though, showing a more serious side.
Ash Cameron: You’re right that I have been friendly with him, but the same can be said about how I was friendly with Serena Riot before I carved her head open with a smile on my face.
Ash now smirks, taking an extra step closer.
Ash Cameron: You wanna see me display that killer instinct? I’ll be glad to.
Cypher meets her gaze, and for a moment they stare each other down.
Then Cypher's expression cracks into a smile, followed by laughter and a big slap delivered to Ash’s shoulder.
Cypher: That’s what I want to hear. Also, if shit gets too crazy out there, I’ve got your back, k?
Cypher holds out his hand for a handshake, his clammy hand slick with sweat from the intense gaming earlier. Regardless of the sweat, Ash is quick to shake it and she gives him a nod of approval before letting go and stepping out of the locker room.
The screen is black. No sign of light anywhere…
Smoke begins to drift into the shot. A lone, dim spotlight illuminates the room, shining upon a figure shrouded in black, a cape covering their face. A booming voice echoes out.
? ? ?: Ladies and gentlemen of Absolute Power Wrestling Organization… This message goes out to you and anyone else who dares to oppose me… You will soon learn that the only option is to face your ultimate evil supreme leader… You will stand before your evil overlord and…
The figure dramatically tosses the cape aside to reveal the ultra evil figure… dressed in the evilest attire of… A baby blue t-shirt with a cat’s face on it and pink leggings.
Sierra Silver: That’s right! It is I, the world’s sweetest supervillain Sierra HECKIN Silver!!! And I am here to conquer APdubO on my path to world domination! My plan is simple. I defeat Ms. Legion tonight! I go on to win Suplex Island. I erect my evil empire on my new personal island-
Sierra comes up close to the camera and whispers.
Sierra Silver: -A little lemon told me the winner of Suplex Island wins the island! So cool!
She returns to her starting position, a beaming smile on her face.
Sierra Silver: And once my evil empire is made, I will take over the country. The continent. All of Pangea! The world! The solar system! The universe! The- …Well you get the point. But anywhale! Tonight is my APdubO debut! And if I win I will instantly be put into a great spot to go far in such a short time! But first I gotta beat Legion, no easy feat of course! But I think I can do it! Because I’m evil! I’m powerful! I’m cute! I’m-
Silver trails off as a butterfly flies into the shot. She watches as it flies across until it exits the shot on the other side of the screen. Sierra smiles as she stares off into space, presumably still watching the butterfly. That is, until she remembers what she’s doing.
Sierra Silver: OH!
She shakes her head as if to clear her head and looks back to the camera.
Sierra Silver: So that’s my plan! My plan is to take over the APdubO as the first step of my plan for world domination!
She throws her fists into the air triumphantly.
Sierra Silver: I will rule this company and I will rule the world! Soon you all will have no other choice but to bow down to me as besties!!!
There’s an awkward silence following Sierra’s excited outburst. She shifts her eyes nervously for a moment before clearing her throat.
Sierra Silver: So uh… see you guys out there!
Sierra wraps her cape around herself again and scurries out of the shot.
Jessie Roberts vs Wendigo
The second the bell sounds, Wendigo charges for her opponent, lashing and clawing at the blindsided Jessie Roberts as the referee does his best to separate the two as Jessie is pushed up against the corner. Finally managing to get her back, she just snatches the blonde hair of Roberts tossing her across the ring before snapping her down once again with a running neckbreaker.
Chet Morley: Wendigo looking wild as ever and ready to take out Jessie on her way to Suplex Island here!
William Ashford: That she is, Chet but you can’t count out Jessie Roberts who is an accomplished wrestler in her own right.
Forcing Jessie to a knee, Wendigo is met with a few shots to the midsection by Jessie who shocks the fans in attendance by managing to get Wendigo up for a Flapjack, doing her best to give a tough fight. Seeing Wendigo already working her way back to her feet, Roberts bounces off the ropes the other way but gets caught with the Black Forest Call. Wendigo quickly goes for the pin as the fans try to will Jessie back into this contest.
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Wendigo glares down at Jessie, looking about ready to rip her head off for daring to show some fight. Just as she goes to bite her, the crowd comes alive, attention drawn towards the entrance stage where FM Young stands. Wendigo meets her glare, letting out a shrieking yell before attempting to go after her outside of the ring.
Chet Morley: Now this is not a smart move here by Wendigo. She’s got Jessie down, she needs to focus on her and ending this match, then go after FM Young.
William Ashford: Are you going to go up and tell her that, Morley?
Chet Morley: …Yeah…no…
The referee is having none of it, getting assistance from other officials who have come out the back to get Wendigo back into the ring for her match. FM Young just watches on as her foe is forced back into the ring, turning around into a stiff spin kick from a recovered Jessie Roberts. She follows it up with a modified Hawkeye Pride, the fans cheering as she stacks her for the cover!
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Chet Morley: Oh wow! Jessie Robert’s has done it! She held Wendigo for the three and is on her way to Suplex Island!!
FM Young looks out to the ring with a smirk on her face before giving the victorious Jessie a quick salute and making her way to the back and leaving Roberts to her celebration while Wendigo rolls to the outside and stirs, seething.
Winner: Jessie Roberts
Kit Morgan vs Logan Bailey
The bell sounds to get this qualifying match started and following a quick bump of the fists, Morgan and Bailey meet in the middle. A quick lockup sees a go behind from Kit, looking to get the waist lock takedown but Bailey gets low, tossing him over by the back of the neck down to the canvas for a quick cover.
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Kit bridges out of the pin immediately, catching the arm of Logan at the pass and ducks under. He now gets low, bringing the shoulders of Logan to the canvas in a backslide for his own pin attempt.
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Bailey rolls back after a one count but the two are still tangled together and Kit uses this to his advantage to secure a small package for another attempt to secure a relatively quick victory.
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Another one count before the two break apart, staring one another down as the fans cheer the effort both competitors are already putting into this back and forth match. Each man gives the other a nod of acknowledgment before circling and readying to lockup once more.
William Ashford: Even with all he’s said online about his hesitation, Logan Bailey is certainly out here to prove himself tonight.
Chet Morley: He’s not the only one Ashford, Kit Morgan is here to make an impression too and already has the support of the fans here.
The two charge at one another, Morgan going for the lockup but Logan heads in for a strike. He fakes out the European Uppercut and nails him instead with a back elbow which staggers Kit for a moment and allows Logan to hit him with a Jumping Knee to knock him down to the canvas. Seeing Morgan show some fight in already trying to stir and stumble back to his feet, Bailey grabs hold to stay on him. Before he can hoist him up, he’s shocked with the Bitter Pill, which gets a huge reaction, going for the pin as the official slides into position for the count.
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William Ashford: Close call there by Kit Morgan, now let’s see if he can keep up the momentum and secure the big win!
Kit now works to bring Logan up, getting stopped midway by a snap superkick to the gut by the more experienced competitor. Seeing his opportunity, Bailey sets up “Texas Is Back!” but is cut off by Kit rocking him with a stiff discus forearm and pausing for just a second before hooking him around the waist in another struggle for a high impact move.
Chet Morley: While it’s clear to see Kit has some fine tuning to do, he’s doing a great job holding his own against a far more established star in Logan Bailey here!
William Ashford: I think he’s doing a little bit better than holding his own, he could have him here if he hits this!
Trying to fight for the bridging German Suplex, Kit rolls through Bailey’s attempt at a rollthrough escape. However!! Rolling through the rollthrough, Bailey gets him with the O’Connor Roll, the referee in position to make the count for the man who more than likely like his opponent, is rather dizzy right now.
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Initially looking overjoyed at gaining the victory, Logan still manages to show a great deal of sportsmanship to the game Kit Morgan despite realizing what doom he’s damned himself to by winning this one.
Chet Morley: And Logan Bailey has done it! He’s qualified for Suplex Island and saved his family!
William Ashford: But at what cost?! The guy looks broken before he’s even landed. How is he going to make it through the terrors the island offers alive?
Poking his head over the second rope, he stares out to the commentary desk asking Ashford what exactly he meant as for once his supersonic hearing actually kicked in.
William Ashford: Oh no… I’ve said too much… oh well! Congratulations, Logan!
Bailey looks even more distraught as he makes his way out of the ring now, second guessing everything about his life up to this point.
Winner: Logan Bailey