Dark Phoenix Wrestling: A Woman Scorned

MisterRomanini · May 23, 2017

Brother, you need to stop being surprised by my victories. The cream, as always, rises to the top. Though I note your attempt to tarnish my prize by offering consolation prizes to some jobberino who didn't even earn as many points as I did.

Oh yeah? OH YEAH?

Well...your hair smells funny! BOOM ROASTED!

Venus Tournament Semi-Final #1

Laura Flame vs Paige Croft

Venus Tournament Semi-Final #2

Ariel Breaks vs Sara Marie York

No DQ Submission Match for the DPW Athena Warrior title

Sally Anne Christianson © vs Selina Svelte

For the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles

Ladies Reborn © vs Velvet Dream

Venus Tournament Final (winner receives DPW Queen of the Ring Title shot at Heat Check)

Laura Flame/Paige Croft vs Ariel Breaks/Sara Marie York

Bonus Questions:

How many titles will change hands during the show (not counting the Venus Tournament winner)? zer0

Who will be the runner-up in the tournament? Laura Flame

A former member of the DPW roster will make a return appearance at this show. Who will it be? Simony Sentinel

What will be the match of the night? Hopefully, the Main Event.

Sudo_Nym · May 23, 2017

Oh yeah? OH YEAH?
Well...your hair smells funny! BOOM ROASTED!

You wot, mate?

MrWolf101 · May 26, 2017

From the Unconquered.com – Whips and Chains do not Excite Me

I have had many tough interviews during my long career in journalism, but none quite as contentious as the one described below with Marsha Wallace, better known by her wrestling moniker of Foxxy LaRue.

http://i.imgur.com/Eo5Rf9H.jpg

First, a bit of background and a confession. I am a closet wrestling fan (not closeted any more I suppose). I grew up watching SWF, rooting for Dread and Rip Chord. Remo Richardson continues to be a favorite of mine, despite the Eisens’ telling obsession with constantly referring to his ‘Silverback’ mentality.

Yet, what happened two weeks ago during the show of a company I will not name (racism will not get you publicity in this column) is more reprehensible than 50 years of bad gimmicks and stereotypes.

For those lucky enough to have not watched the footage, let me set the scene for you. The white ‘owner’ of the company fights against the reigning champion. Over the course of the match, the ‘owner’ looks to have the victory in hand if it were not for the referee becoming incapacitated at some point. It is at this time that LaRue X (the Black Power version of Foxxy LaRue; clever) and Sista Kass (oh boy!), collectively known as Black with Attitude (really?) or B.W.A., ‘invade’ the ring in the name of revenge for the ‘owner’ suspending them during a previous show.

While the announcers condemn the violence wrought by B.W.A., LaRue X proceeds to whip the ‘owner,’ with Sista Kass, in the offensive role of brainless black menace, standing guard.

Yes, it was a Black Woman whipping a white one (as if the glorification of violence against Women wasn’t already a big enough problem in this country), but that is not the point. Blaxploitation films of the 1970’s thrived by depicting the oppressed fighting back against ‘Whitey’ and ‘The Man.’ But in those films, the oppressed were the heroes, while in this case, they are the villains, and that is the truly disturbing part of what took place in that isolated warehouse.

When I reached out to Miss Wallace via email for an interview, the first response I received back was a curt “What do you know?”

After a week of silence despite my repeated efforts at following up, Miss Wallace finally agreed to a phone interview, but only if I printed in FULL (her emphasis, not mine) everything she said during it.

I would like to say we exchanged pleasantries at the start of our conversation, but Marsha jumped right in without me even needing to prompt her.

“Do you know who I am? I’m the Detroit girl that moved to Texas at 18 to go to college on an academic scholarship, because people like you and my family tell me I need to be a credit to my race. I’m the same girl that got tired of that bullshit and gave all that up to chase her dream, despite wrestling being a business that has never been kind to people with my skin tone, despite my family telling me I was crazy and disowning me in the process. I trained in the worst gyms, doing the laundry so I could get in for free. I worked any independent show that would have me, even though I could count the number of people in the crowd on my fingers and toes.”

When I asked how that led to her being signed by QAW in 2010 as a founding member of the roster, Marsha’s response was swift and loud.

“You wouldn’t know it by watching their show now. Farrah and Jackson have erased me from QAW’s history. That’s alright though. When that Dukes of Hazzard wannabe first gave me my gimmick, I told him I wasn’t going to be a knock off Foxxy Cleopatra. He told me first I had to go along, and then I could get along. Well, now I own that gimmick, exaggerated Afro and all, and they can’t make a cent off of it.”

On the topic of her departure from QAW, the tone became even more hostile.

“I helped build that company from the ground up. We went from nothing to selling out the West Texas Coliseum because of the work me and the other original girls put in. So what does that get us? Farrah uses the money we made her to bring in ‘big’ stars instead of giving us raises. Tells us we’ll need to step to the side, fade into the background for a bit while she pushes people like Joanne Rodriguez and Nadia Snow. When I went to Jackson to stick up for the locker room, he tells me to know my place, so I told him where he can shove it. Thankfully, I had already been talking with Cat Quine and she had a contract waiting for me to join AAA.”

It is when I asked why, with the success she has been having in AAA, becoming the top hero in that company, that she would risk it all by being a villain in another, that the interview came to an abrupt end.

“You know, if all I do is smile and nod, people like you call me an Uncle Tom. If I dare crack and show some emotion, I’m somehow betraying my race. You expect me to be perfect, superhuman. All I am is a woman who happens to be black, trying to do everything she can to put on the best show possible. I have been called every name in the book in my career by fans despite being the good guy. I’ve dealt with all the prejudices. I am one of the best on the mic, in the ring, but USPW has never even sniffed my direction. Why do you think that is? Because they can’t put me in a little box of what they think I should be, of what people like you tell them I should be. I did what I did because I wanted to. I did what I did because it tells a good story. I did what I did because it puts butts in the seats. You can drum up all the protests you want, but all you and those groups are doing is telling every little black girl out there that when you get mad, stuff it down. When someone calls you a name, take it. Don’t fight back, don’t stick up for yourself, because then you’re just a stereotypical angry black woman. Nah, I’m done with that, so write what you’re going to write, but I’m going to keep being me.”

At that, the other end of the phone went dead.

While I sympathize with the plight of Marsha Wallace, she must understand, especially with the Presidential election coming up in less than four months, that the stakes for People of Color in this country have never been higher. There exists a real chance to examine race relations in the United States through the theater that is wrestling, but instead, we get this grotesque reactionary view of the Black Power movement, with one of our own propagating it wholeheartedly.

OOC: Big thanks to Sudo_Nym for selecting LaRue for an interview segment as the prediction prize from Bitter Harvest. It's been a long time coming (I think I went through five different iterations of this before finally being happy with this one) so hopefully the wait was worth it.

Also, if you and MisterRomanini need me to book you in a match at the next show, just let me know.

MrWolf101 · May 29, 2017

<p>Chapter 41: Eye of the Needle</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/ZR9WXt4.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Presents…Venus Tournament 2020</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/BNoZSqp.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Live from an Isolated Warehouse just off of the Strip</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Las Vegas, Nevada</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Saturday, Week 1, August 2020</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Attendance: 435</div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Show Opening:</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/a4qrJi3.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The fifth Venus Tournament begins with Jim Lou Freebush standing in the middle of the ring with a DPW branded microphone in his hand.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to welcome you to Dark Phoenix Wrestling. But I also have some bad news. Due to the injuries she suffered last month, Kate Avatar is not here tonight.” Waiting out the booing of the crowd, Freebush holds up a hand before continuing, “Now if anyone wants a refund, you can…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Instead of taking the announcer up on his offer, the attention of the fans immediately shifts towards the entrance ramp as </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xIQmFk1ok0" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xIQmFk1ok0" rel="external nofollow"><em>Fear of a Black Planet</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xIQmFk1ok0" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> begins to play.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/y9PVgsr.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Doc Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I know I shouldn’t be surprised, but B.W.A. are still suspended. Couldn’t someone have kept them from getting in the building?</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/Eo5Rf9H.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/m1TODO6.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Walking out with a self-satisfied smirk etched across her face, LaRue X grips a bullwhip tightly in her hands as the jeers from the audience drown out all other noise.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/rj9Nk99.jpg?1</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Defiantly, LaRue holds up the whip for all to see before making her way to the ring with Sista Kass at her side. Once through the ropes, the slender brawler briskly walks towards DPW’s lead announcer and snatches the microphone out of his hand, “Get your cracka ass out of here Freebush before I whip you just like I did Kate Avatar!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Quickly retreating, Jim joins Messing at the announcers’ table, but not before LaRue adds, “No wonder Catherine Quine replaced you with Mitch Naess,” to ‘oooohs’ from the crowd.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Turning her attention back towards the fans, LaRue cracks the whip once on the canvas before continuing, “In case ya’all were wondering, </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>we</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> are running the show tonight. We are taking it as rightful payment for what was stolen from us. We get suspended and stripped of our titles for attacking a ‘non-wrestler,’ but Kathy McMahon and Ariel Breaks can jump Tamara McFly and nothing happens to them? Those so-called Ladies Reborn attacked Roxy Kitten at All In All V, and now they are tag team champions instead of us? I wonder why that is?!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Pausing for more boos from the audience, LaRue eggs the fans on with a shout of “Is that the best you got?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Taking the microphone from her stablemate as the slender brawler continues to yell at the crowd, Sista Kass finds the nearest camera and stares directly into it, “We showed last month that we won’t let anyone steamroll over us just because of the color of our skin. Kate Avatar is out of commission because of us. Sandra and Charity, if you know what’s best for you, you won’t bother showing up tonight either.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After laughing menacingly, LaRue takes the microphone back from Kass, emphasizing each sentence fragment with the bob of her head, “And Kate Avatar, don’t think we’re done with you. I want a match…at Heat Check…with you, so you can learn once and for all why no one f*cks with B…W…A!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: B-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #1: Laura Flame vs Paige Croft – Venus Tournament Semi-Final</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/WAoTDXI.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Finally, we can get on with the show. You okay, Jim?</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Honestly, I feel lucky to have gotten out of that in one piece.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Still riled up from B.W.A.’s promo, the hot crowd is ready for this match as Paige and Laura lock up. Cheering for her long-time tag team partner from the floor, Claire Winters patrols the outside and forces Croft to keep a constant eye on her for any potential interference.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As opposed to her wild brawl with Winters during last month’s quarterfinals, Paige ignores the taunts about her height coming from Fire N Ice to methodically dissect Flame. Demonstrating her technical prowess, Croft deftly counters each attempted strike from her opponent, causing Laura to become increasingly frustrated by her inability to land any offense on the Tiny Terror.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Despite her early dominance, Paige is unable to put away Flame, the latter looking to avoid the Memphis Deathlock at all costs. Luckily for Laura, her tag team partner helps her greatly in this endeavor, distracting both Croft and the referee any time it looks like the petite blonde is setting up the redhead for her finisher.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Finally fed up with this interference, Paige reaches over the top rope to grab Winters by the hair, but eats a Flame Fire Kick to the jaw from Laura as punishment for letting down her guard.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Covering Croft, Flame mocks the boos from the crowd as referee Gregory Chapman slaps the mat for the third time.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Winner via Pinfall and Advancing to the Venus Tournament Final: Laura Flame</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C-</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After congratulating her tag team partner on her victory, Claire Winters looks down at Paige Croft, who is just starting to move while remaining down on the mat.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Perhaps still smarting from her loss last month, Winters moves quickly to stomp away on Croft, and is soon joined by Laura after some initial hesitation.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Unbelievable! Fire N Ice can’t just be happy with stealing the win, they need to beat up Paige after the match too?!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Witnessing Fire N Ice’s beatdown on the defenseless Paige, the crowd chants ‘SMY!’ and on cue, Sara Marie York sprints out from the back.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Finally! Someone willing to stand up to all the chaos around here! Go get ‘em Sara!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOcNyCA.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Knowing that the cheers from the fans must mean the cavalry is on her way, Flame and Winters turn to meet the charging Sara, but even with a few seconds to prepare, the tag team is quickly overwhelmed by the fury of the veteran.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> An Energy Burst takes out Laura, while Claire falls to an Exploder suplex. Retreating to the outside, Flame lets out an ear-piercing scream while Winters seethes with anger.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After helping Paige up, York requests a microphone from a nearby staffer and directs her words Fire N Ice’s way, “It’s bad enough this company has a Queen of the Ring that makes a joke out of that title’s legacy. I refuse to let you two ruin this tournament! After I win my semi-final match, I </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>will</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> meet you in the Final, Laura, and you can bet you’ll be running to the back with your tail in between legs then too!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Fire N Ice takes small steps up the ramp, Flame yells “I hate you so much!” back at York before ripping up the sign of the nearest fan.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOjdvnd.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Cutting backstage as Laura and Claire head out of the warehouse, Hailey Hunter is shown wearing a neck brace and holding a microphone.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/dYTS9u8.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The camera pans back, revealing Gorgon, whose eyes narrow at the sight of the interviewer, “Hey Hunter, how’s the neck?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Before Hailey can answer, the Queen of the Ring cuts her off, her voice dripping with annoyance, “That’s funny huh?” Not responding quickly enough for the champion’s liking, Gorgon moves closer towards Hunter so that she looms over the interviewer, “I said that’s funny huh?! I must be freaking hilarious because Sara Marie York just called my title reign a joke. What’s a joke about it?! The fact that I’ve pinned Kate Avatar three times?! That I’ve beat Paige Croft twice?! That I sent Deborah Young packing from DPW?! Hell, I faced the </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>behemoth</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Sista Kass for this belt and I STILL have it!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Wiping her hand across her forehead, Gorgon’s stare becomes fixated on Hunter as the interviewer starts to tremble in fear, “But that’s okay, because I’m going to prove to all of you that I am not a joke! I am the f*cking Queen of the Ring…and I will have respect!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: D+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/FOATvSe.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Still standing in the ring but sans Paige Croft, Sara Marie York lets out a small chuckle and shakes her head after having watched Gorgon’s rant. While she commiserates with the fans in the front row, </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/q-KE9lvU810?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="The Smashing Pumpkins - Cherub Rock (Official Music Video)"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> begins to play, bringing out Ariel Breaks for the second Semi-Final match.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/d8b9d8M.jpg</span></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Before Ariel can even make it halfway to the ring, she is blindsided by Killer Kathy McMahon.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Oh no!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>It looks like Kathy McMahon wasn’t done with Ariel after all.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the crowd boos and security scrambles to respond, Kathy guides Breaks to a wall of the warehouse and flings her victim into the metal siding. Grabbing a chair, McMahon whales away on Ariel until the contingent of guards finally catches up with her.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Her weapon confiscated, Kathy lashes out with one final Glittering Jawbreaker on Breaks before being dragged away.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #2: Ariel Breaks vs Sara Marie York – Venus Tournament Semi-Final</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/FOATvSe.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOcNyCA.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Once Ariel is helped to the ring by several staffers, referee Gregory Chapman takes one look at her and declares Kathy’s victim unfit to compete. As the referee moves to call off the match, York taps him on the shoulder and emphatically argues that the semi-final should still take place.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Confused at first as to why Sara would turn down an automatic victory, Chapman foregoes further argument and gives Breaks as much time as she needs to recover. After five minutes, Ariel signals that she is ready to fight, and shakes hands with York to begin the match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>A tremendous gesture of sportsmanship from York, but you have to wonder how much of a fight Ariel can really put up.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In contrast to the announcer’s words, Breaks shows instant chemistry with her veteran opponent, and in the process, puts in the performance of her life.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a mesmerizing display that enthralls the crowd, the fans start to believe that Breaks actually has a chance at winning after several near falls, culminating in a dazzling Ariel Spiral that sees York barely get her shoulder up just before the count of three.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Ariel digging down deep, Sara has no choice but to match the upstart’s energy, triggering a rapid-fire exchange that sees both women take turns throwing each other down to the mat with arm tosses.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> To end the sequence, Ariel slips behind York in an attempt to lift her up for Breakerfall, but Sara counters with a mule kick to the stomach. With little left in the tank, Breaks can not kick out of York’s cover after taking an Energy Burst from the veteran.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall and Advancing to the Venus Tournament Final: Sara Marie York</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: B- (71)</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>My goodness! What a fight! Much credit goes to Sara for even letting this match happen, but I have to say Ariel would have probably come out on top if it were not for the beating she took from Killer Kathy McMahon.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the standing crowd continues to cheer loudly for both competitors in the previous match, the video screen shows a lavish dressing room, which appears to be located somewhere other than the warehouse.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/yVgCLHc.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Starting at a pair of long legs, the camera pans up until Zoe Ammis is shown staring into a full body mirror.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “I am a wrestling goddess. Look at me,” while Ammis traces her fingers along her exposed abs, her words come through in a voiceover. “I am the epitome of perfection. There is no one in this world that can rival me. Yet Suzanne Brazzle, you think you can stake your claim to every title you lay your eyes on. We both know I should be AAA Femme Fatale. We both know I should be QAW World Champion. Without me, you would be nothing, so at Heat Check, I will show you just how worthless you are.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Spinning around to face the camera, Zoe makes time for a dramatic pause before opening her mouth, “I am a wrestling goddess, and you will worship me.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #3: Sally Anne Christianson © vs Selina Svelte – No DQ Submission Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/lKtiHxc.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/fzOUm1W.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/psHhr1Z.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>It looks like we might just have another match for Heat Check, Doc.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>That’s great Jim, but I’m more interested in the battle that is about to happen.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Given the tough assignment of following the tremendous match put on by Sara Marie York and Ariel Break, Sally and Selina struggle to keep the audience’s attention as they aim to put on a technical masterclass.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/dBBDsXj.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> It is not for lack of effort, but once Hoshiko Tagawa joins Svelte in attacking Christianson, effectively making the contest a 2-on-1 affair, the crowd quickly loses interest. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I should have known better than to get my hopes up. It seems like we won’t get a fair fight after all.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Refusing to wither under the blows from both sides, Sally fights back through sheer will, eschewing the ability to use weapons and instead relying on her skill at countering the holds of Generation NOW to stay afloat.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Six minutes in and finally starting to wear down, Christianson rolls out of the ring and reluctantly grabs a chair. A crack of steel on skull wakes up the fans, and Hoshiko drops to the canvas in a heap. Sally follows up by swinging the weapon at Selina, but the blonde technician ducks out of the way and tackles the Athena Warrior to the mat.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grabbing Christianson’s arm and twisting the limb at an awkward angle, Svelte screams for her opponent to tap out, but the champion refuses. With Tagawa still knocked out, Sally scratches at Selina’s face with her free hand, managing to dig out pieces of flesh from her foe’s cheeks.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Crying out in pain, Svelte releases her grip on the Athena Warrior, who immediately gets up and retrieves the steel chair. After bludgeoning Selina, Sally uses the weapon as leverage to lock in Niagara Fall, leaving a barely conscious Svelte no choice but to tap out.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Submission and Still DPW Athena Warrior: Sally Anne Christianson</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Smiling confidently as if she always knew her hand was going to be raised in victory, Sally never sees a recovered Hoshiko Tagawa sneaking up behind her.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A kick to the knee sends Christianson crumpling, and Tagawa busts open the Athena Warrior with repeated shots from her own belt. Once Selina regains her senses, Generation NOW stretch Sally from opposite ends, Svelte with the Prawn Armlock and Hoshiko with the Rolling Leglock.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Generation NOW taking a page out of the book of Fire N Ice and B.W.A.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>And you can’t really blame them Jim. This is what happens when order is not enforced, when there are no consequences for this kind of behavior.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the crowd lightly boos, Selina and Tagawa eventually grow tired of punishing Christianson, and leave the champion splayed out in the middle of the ring while they head backstage.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/U3YeBO0.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Transitioning to a brightly lit home, the camera sits behind Suzanne Brazzle, who is busy adding another QAW Queen of the Ring tournament title to her very full trophy case. In one corner hangs two AAA Femme Fatale belts, while in the opposite corner of the case, two QAW World championships are prominently displayed.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/UJ7Az79.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Zoe, Zoe, Zoe. Jealously is a hell of a thing,” slowly turning around, Suzanne greets the camera with an easy smile as she wipes off her hands. “I don’t blame you though. I mean, look at everything I’ve accomplished in my career. I’ve been to the top of more companies than I can count. I’ve won titles everywhere I’ve been. You?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With a smooth laugh, Brazzle turns back to her trophy case and closes the cabinet’s glass doors, “I know you must be mad Zoe, me beating you in the first round at Crowning the Queen XI; a tournament I’ve won two times in a row I might add. Oh yes, you must be furious. I bet you can’t wait to get your hands on me. But let me tell you something Zoe, miracles happen every day, but you beating me at Heat Check won’t be one of them.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #4: Ladies Reborn © vs Velvet Dream for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/YktNqrZ.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/kq95o5v.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/BRjcmA0.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/YNQZbsf.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/sZpWAMg.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/sZpWAMg.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Receiving their rematch for the tag titles after having lost them to B.W.A. at Bitter Harvest, Velvet Dream engage in a series of high spots with the Ladies Reborn in front of a receptive crowd.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Throughout the contest, both teams appear paranoid about a potential run in, but neither B.W.A. nor the Maul Queens ever appear. Even the fans seem to suspect that the title match will have less than a clean ending, even as Sandra Shine dives onto Velvet Suarez and Electric Dreamer on the outside.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The best action comes when Charity Dark and Dreamer face off, the up-tempo nature of their exchanges eliciting cheers from the audience. Shine is also decent in her performance, while Suarez lags behind. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The end comes twelve minutes in when Dreamer looks to hit Dark with an E.M.P. As the luchadora spins her opponent around in the air, Charity somehow grabs hold of the top rope, preventing Dreamer from slamming her head into the mat. When Dreamer gets back to her feet, she is greeted by a shining wizard to the head from her blonde opponent.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Her partner down and out in front of her, Velvet watches as Charity climbs to the top of the opposite corner. Instead of moving to push Dark down from her perch, Suarez reaches as far as she can into the ring and tags Dreamer.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now the legal woman, Velvet rushes in, but not before Dark leaps and lands on the luchadora’s shoulders, flipping her head over heels into a pin with a </div></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYA7_lHBCNU" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYA7_lHBCNU" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYA7_lHBCNU" rel="external nofollow">Dragonrana</a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYA7_lHBCNU" rel="external nofollow"></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYA7_lHBCNU" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">. Holding tight to Suarez’s legs, Charity counts along with the referee as she earns her team the win.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winners via Pinfall and Still DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Champions: Ladies Reborn</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While the Ladies Reborn celebrate with their tag titles, Dreamer and Suarez have an animated discussion outside the ring, until they are attacked from behind by the Maul Queens.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/x5SF8WV.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/NXWlqwp.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/x2Dq4f8.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Bringing up the rear, Seduction cackles as Ursula Saez and the Jungle Queen destroy Velvet Dream. Sandra and Charity, their faces full of conflict, make a move towards helping their most recent opponents, but then hesitate.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>What are you waiting for, Ladies?! They need your…Doc look out!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/Eo5Rf9H.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/m1TODO6.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As DPW’s announce team scramble out of the way, a rushing sound is heard passing them by, and both members of the Ladies Reborn crash to the mat, having been bowled over by B.W.A., who invade the ring from a side entrance. After spitting on the Deuces Wild belts, LaRue X picks up Shine for Black Power, while Sista Kass slams Dark back into the canvas with Kill Switch.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The tandem beatdowns of the Ladies Reborn and Velvet Dream continue on for several minutes unabated, the crowd growing bored of booing until LaRue stands triumphantly on the top turnbuckle to taunt the fans once more.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: D-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Moving away from the chaos in the warehouse, Fire N Ice are shown pacing backstage. Laura Flame is especially livid, punching a wall and only showing a brief wince of pain before shouting, “That bitch! Every time she sticks her nose in our business and no one else’s!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A slightly calmer Claire Winters follows in the wake of her partner, continuously shaking her head as if trying to force herself to focus, “Hey, we’re done taking shit from Sara Marie York. No NOTBPW reject is going to come in here and push us around. You still have a chance to show Paige Croft </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>and</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> that c*nt why we’re the past, present and future of DPW. You win the Venus Tournament, for the second time, and then we rub that trophy in their faces.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After nodding along with Winters’ words, Laura pauses mid-step, noticing the presence of the cameraman for the first time. Tapping Claire on the chest, Flame signals for her partner to join her in moving closer towards the lens, “Sara Marie York, I know you’re listening, because you are so obsessed with us. In case you were wondering, we are </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>still</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Fire N Ice, and when you step in the ring with us, you’re going to get burned!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: C+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Strong words from Flame and Winters. That can only mean it is time for our main event, the Final of the Venus Tournament!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I can only hope we see a clean match, Jim, but with those two involved, I’m not holding my breath.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Fire N Ice enter the warehouse to a chorus of boos, but instead of their usual interactions with the crowd, the determined Laura and Claire head straight for the ring.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOcNyCA.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/WAoTDXI.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-QmgdUVTI" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-QmgdUVTI" rel="external nofollow"><em>Heartbreaker</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-QmgdUVTI" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> plays once Flame and Winters are through the ropes, Sara Marie York walks out with Paige Croft at her side to a pop.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Paige stares intently at the tag team in front of her, York grabs a microphone and flashes her bright smile towards the audience, “Laura and Claire, you might not believe me when I say this, but I respect you. You are both young and talented, and you have each accomplished a lot given your ages. But you still have a lot to learn. You can talk about being the past, present and future of DPW, but </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> am the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be, and don’t you forget it!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Main Event: Laura Flame vs Sara Marie York – Venus Tournament Final</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOcNyCA.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/Vy2t5NB.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As each finalists’ support on the outside eyes the opposition warily, Laura and Sara focus solely on the action in the ring. Demonstrating that she is not afraid to mix it up, York surprises Flame by moving in close and landing a few punches to the redhead’s jaw.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Not to be outdone, Laura catches her foe off guard with her technical ability, and after a side suplex takes down York, the two wrestlers reset while the crowd buzzes with excitement.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With neither woman looking to play much defense, both Flame and Sara seek out the knock-out blow, but are met by a counter at the last second each time. This breakneck pace continues for the length of the match, creating a memorable finale that highlights the combined skill and experience in the ring.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the match passes the ten-minute mark, Sara has Laura reeling after hitting a trio of rolling German suplexs on the redhead. Before York can set her opponent up for an Energy Burst, Claire Winters climbs onto the ring apron, but is quickly yanked down by Paige Croft.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/WAoTDXI.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Seeking revenge for the Ice Woman’s earlier attack, Paige contorts her body around Winters’ neck, choking the air out of Flame’s partner with the Memphis Deathlock. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>That’s how you do it Paige! Claire gets what she deserves!</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Wait, it looks like referee Gregory Chapman has had enough of all the outside interference and distractions tonight, and is ordering security to eject Winters and Croft from the building.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I can’t say I mind that too much, Jim. At least Flame won’t have her partner helping her cheat to victory anymore.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As security carries out Chapman’s order, a red-faced Paige gets in several kicks on the Ice Woman while being dragged away. Getting to her feet, Winters seems somewhat relived by this intervention as she struggles to catch her breath.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Back in the ring, Flame has taken advantage of this commotion to mount her comeback against Sara. Her strikes as vicious as ever, Laura has York on her heels when she rears back for the Flame Fire Kick, but when she lunges out for her opponent’s jaw, the veteran sidesteps the blow.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Before Flame can react, York pulls her in close and then drives her face first into the canvas with the Energy Burst. Now staring up at the warehouse’s rafters, Laura can not find the strength to kick out as the referee counts 1 – 2 – 3 for the pin.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall and 2020 Venus Tournament Champion: Sara Marie York</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C (65)</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Sara has her hand raised in victory, Laura regains her wits and then pounds the mat several times with rage. After a few more moments, Flame gets up, staring at York as she forms her hands into fists, but when Jim Lou Freebush climbs into the ring, the redhead flinches and heads for the exit without further confrontation.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/a4qrJi3.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Congratulations to Sara Marie York, your 2020 Venus Tournament Champion!” trying to put as much enthusiasm into his voice as he can, Freebush strides over to the celebrating York and shakes her hand. “Now it is tradition here in DPW for the previous year’s winner to present the trophy, which gives me the pleasure of welcoming back…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><em> </em></strong></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/cH_rfGBwamc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Hole - Violet (Official Music Video)"></iframe></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/9odiyrV.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Cradling the Venus Tournament Trophy in her arms, a smiling Simony Sentinel walks into the warehouse to a pop from the crowd. Reacting bashfully as the fans chant, “We miss you!” Simony heads for the ring to be greeted first by Sara and then Freebush.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When the announcer holds out his microphone for Sentinel to speak into, the chants from the audience switch to “Please come back! Please come back!” towards the Violent Violet.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “If it is was up to me, you know I would,” reacting with more cheers at Simony’s words, the crowd finally calms down after a wave from the purple-haired wrestler. Turning her attention to York, the former Queen of the Ring steps forward to hand the trophy to the veteran, “Now Sara, I know how hard it is to win this tournament. It makes me so proud to know that you will continue the legacy of…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Just as Sara takes possession of the Venus Tournament trophy, she is knocked down from behind, taking out Simony with her.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/dYTS9u8.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> To loud boos from the fans, Gorgon grabs York and slams the new #1 contender into the mat with the Hydra Bomb. As Freebush scrambles out of the way of the Queen of the Ring’s wrath, Sara rolls to the outside to recover.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Instead of pursuing her target to the floor, Gorgon spies Sentinel just starting to get up from the canvas. With a dismissive scoff, Gorgon grabs Simony by her purple hair and eggs on the growing hate from the crowd. A still dazed York can only watch as the Queen of the Ring hoists the Violent Violet into the air and then powerbombs her small body onto the Venus trophy below.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Soaking in all the jeers from the irate audience, Gorgon locks eyes with York and roars, “Who’s laughing now?!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Overall Show Rating: C (65)</strong></div><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Quick Results</span></strong><p> </p><p> Laura Flame def. Paige Croft to advance to the Venus Tournament Final</p><p> </p><p> Sara Marie York def. Ariel Breaks to advance to the Venus Tournament Final</p><p> </p><p> Sally Anne Christianson def. Selina Svelte to retain to the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p> </p><p> Ladies Reborn def. Velvet Dream to retain the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</p><p> </p><p> Sara Marie York def. Laura Flame to win the 2020 Venus Tournament</p><p> </p><p> How many titles changed hands during the show (not counting the Venus Tournament)? Zero</p><p> Who was the runner-up in the Venus Tournament? Laura Flame</p><p> What former member of the DPW roster made an appearance? Simony Sentinel, to present the Venus Tournament trophy to Sara Marie York only for both women to be attacked by Gorgon</p><p> What was the match of the nigh? Ariel Breaks vs Sara Marie York in the tournament semi-final (go figure <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />)</p></div></blockquote>

Sudo_Nym · May 30, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Also, if you and MisterRomanini need me to book you in a match at the next show, just let me know. </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Well, let me tell you something, Jack! This "Romani" dude, I'd that is his real name, doesn't even deserve a match with me! Brother, we aren't even in the same league, and this jabroni had himself worked into a shoot thinking he can hang and bang with me!</p><p> </p><p> In other news, that was a good show. Nothing too unpredictable happening, but I like SMY winning and the progressing feud with Laura Flame. I'd suggest Laura for champion, but we all know that Avatar jabroni is going to won the title for herself, because everyone knows she started this promotion because she couldn't win a REAL title!</p>

MrWolf101 · May 30, 2017

<p>Based on the predictions, not many surprises for people here. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Because of that, the prediction standings remain close with two more shows to go.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Prediction Contest Standings (1 show out of 3)</span></strong><p> </p><p> 1st Place (tie) - tritonmanta: 9 points (Great start!)</p><p> 1st Place (tie) - kingjames: 9 points</p><p> 1st Place (tie) - MisterRomanini: 9 points</p><p> 2nd Place (tie) - Dr_Avalanche: 8 points</p><p> 2nd Place (tie) - Sudo_Nym: 8 points</p><p> 3rd Place - John Lions: 6 points</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> As always, it's possible I made errors in tallying up the scores, so don't hesitate to let me know if that's the case. Still plenty of points to be earned, so it's anybody's game. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Man, I got friggin' wrecked for that last show. Hopefully, this one goes better! For me, I mean. The show was HAWT FI-YAH</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, definitely made a HHH like comeback this show, and thanks!</p><p> </p><p> Overall, the Venus Tournament was the comedown match after the hot fire that was Line in the Sand. Hopefully it was still enjoyable. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In other news, that was a good show. Nothing too unpredictable happening, but I like SMY winning and the progressing feud with Laura Flame. I'd suggest Laura for champion, but we all know that Avatar jabroni is going to won the title for herself, because everyone knows she started this promotion because she couldn't win a REAL title!</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Glad you liked it! Similar to the year where Kass won, SMY winning was as straight forward a booking as it comes. As for Laura, there is a development coming for her in the next show (and tied to a coming interdlue), so stay tuned.</p><p> </p><p> As for the show, the most glaring error from my end is not having any segment with Emiko, but at least her story is one that can drop off for a show and get picked up in the next one. After their impact at Line in the Sand, I probably should have had more segments with B.W.A. in this one, but such is life.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Laura Flame vs Paige Croft</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Could go either way, but Laura's on the rise, and you don't seem super high on Paige right now. Plus, I'm predicting a face to win the other match, so having the heel go over here makes sense.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thankfully, Paige acquited herself nicely in this match. It wasn't earth-shaking, but at least I know she can hold up her end of the bargin if I set the road agent notes to a style that suits her.</p><p> </p><p> And yeah, I painfully obvious with my face vs heel bias, so SMY being on the other side of the bracket made this one a bit of a layup.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="tritonmanta" data-cite="tritonmanta" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Sets up the heel vs. face finals perfectly, and Paige will still look strong due to the inevitable interference by Winters.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, a bit too predictable. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ariel Breaks vs Sara Marie York</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> SMY is just too over to drop this one. Besides, maybe we continue the Breaks/McMahon storyline here.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Another spot on prediction. I didn't have any high hopes for this match (as shown by its placement on the card) so the fact that it was MOTN and the second best match in DPW history was a shock. </p><p> </p><p> Ariel now has great chemistry with the two best overall workers in the company in Sara and Kate, which reflects well on her. This was an eye opening, Jordan & Gable vs Samoa Joe & Finn Balor performance from Breaks, as she put in a career high C- vs Sara's C+, and it's making me question my booking plans for her. Sometimes I forget she is only 25 since she's been with DPW since the beginning, so we'll see if anything comes from this.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Sally Anne Christianson vs Selina Svelte</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>There doesn't seem to be any good reason for the Generation NOW do-nothings to suddenly win the belt.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Pretty much. For this storyline, I need to avoid having it fall in the Charity vs Sandra blah-zone from last year, so hopefully Generation NOW can seem like a little more of a threat going forward while Sally still looks strong.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> No way is Sally Anne done with that belt yet. I like how you're building her up as a different kind of badass compared to McMahon.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks! I like to think of most wrestlers as default faces until they give the crowd reason to boo them. With Sally, she is supremely confident in herself like a heel (which may cost her down the line) but she'll never shy away from a fight. In a lot of ways, she reminds me of your face version of Paige Croft.</p><p> </p><p> Another issue I had with the show is that I didn't give Sally any more mic time, which I think she's earned, but seeing how I've booked everything through December, doesn't look like I've remedied.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="tritonmanta" data-cite="tritonmanta" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Sally has done too much good in my QAW save to ever root against her.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, I just discovering the awesomeness of Sally. She was such a bland wrestler in my BSC game that I had that same exepctation of her here, but she's developed so much that she could probably carry the company if I needed her to.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ladies Reborn vs Velvet Dream</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Just handed the titles. What, is Kate Shane McMahon and the Ladies are Mideon? </em><img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em> That said, I think the Ladies take this one to prove that they actually deserve the titles, instead of just being given to them.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, kind of. It was part error, part why not on my part. After I had installed Ladies Reborn as the new champions, I thought "Crap, I should have had them fight Velvet Dream for the belts," so here we are.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="John Lions" data-cite="John Lions" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>You have been building up Seduction's return with her new clients, so what better way to put them on the spot other than having them be Velvet Dream's first defense?</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It's a good point. This was actually the original plan, for Velvet Dream vs Maul Queens to be for the belts, but I had some trepidation of putting a new team directly in line for the titles. Velvet has also been underperforming (she actually put in the worst performance of anyone on the show at D-) at an increasing rate, and this way I can evaluate her outside of needing to decide what to do with the titles.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> A win legitimizes the title Ladies Reborn were given. I like how the somewhat peculiar way of selecting new tag team champions bought Kate two good allies. </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, getting Charity and Sandra a higher profile feud was something I wanted to do this season, and putting them in the Kate/B.W.A. mix seemed like a good way to do it. Charity is at the same level with Ariel and Electric Dreamer as the midcarder putting in the best performances, so this is a way to see how her (and to a lesser extent Sandra) do against bigger competition.</p><p> </p><p> Where it goes long-term, I still haven't figured out though. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Laura Flame vs Sara Marie York</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> If you're thinking like I do, winning the Venus Tournament is a nice way to put SMY right in the title picture.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Precisely. I had originally planned for Sara to be the one that challenged Gorgon to a title match at Bitter Harvest, so this kind of brings her back to that spot.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Mostly because I foresee Laura and SMY being a good program, and the SMY/Gorgon match being very good.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I'm not too down on this match even though it wasn't MOTN. Both women put in C level performances (which matches a high for Laura), and given that this was each one's second match of the night, that was about as much as I could have hoped for.</p><p> </p><p> I do have high hopes for the SMY/Gorgon match at Heat Check given I can use the 'call in ring' road agent note, so we'll see how that goes.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="John Lions" data-cite="John Lions" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Bleh don't feel too great about this but I don't see Flame/Gorgon working out in any way. Your main title has been kind of... isolated? from the rest of your storylines since Gorgon won it pretty much and SMY is also not really involved in anything right now either</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Very true about the title being isolated from everything else. Unlike some of the other seasons, this one is going to have a pretty clear line of demarcation at Ashes in the Fall (a mid-season finale if you will) so this is the start of bringing the title back into the main picture. A match for the Queen of the Ring title will main event All In All VI after all. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>On Simony Sentinel being the ‘surprise’ appearance</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="tritonmanta" data-cite="tritonmanta" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> My mind is telling me it'll be someone like McFly, but my body, my body, is telling me it'll be <strong>Simony Sentinel</strong> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, your body was right on this one, which feels weird to type. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I'm actually glad that this wasn't too much of a surprise as Simony led the predictions, as that means she is still fresh in people's minds even after being gone from DPW for the last couple shows.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="John Lions" data-cite="John Lions" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Going to say Deborah Young here.</p><p> I feel like Maria/Simony kind of "finished" their arc in DPW for a while and if you are for real about canning people you should keep the people who finished their stories canned. Deborah came back, had some good spots, and got her legs cut out from under her before she could start running again</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Deborah wasn't a bad choice as she is another one I would like to bring back to DPW to give her a heel run. Unfortunately, she is still out with a broken neck, and will be until April 2021. Even then, I'm not sure if she'll ever wrestle again.</p><p> </p><p> Ultimately, I like the idea of having the prior year's winner be the presenter of the trophy, and even if it ends up being just a one shot appearance, it was nice just to hear Simony's entrance music one more time. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <strong>Emma Bitch</strong>, maybe?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Ah, I've been trying to think of a way to fit Emma back into DPW for awhile now, but haven't come up with anything (the roster is super bloated as it is). Luckily, she's signed with KOWF, which means she at least won't be retiring while I figure it out.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card for Heat Check</span></strong><p> </p><p> Charity Dark vs Sista Kass</p><p> </p><p> Claire Winters vs Paige Croft</p><p> </p><p><strong> Open Challenge</strong></p><p> Laura Flame vs ????</p><p> </p><p> Suzanne Brazzle vs Zoe Ammis</p><p> </p><p> Kate Avatar vs LaRue X</p><p> </p><p> <strong>For the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</strong></p><p> Gorgon © vs Sara Marie York</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Bonus Points (one each)</span></strong></p><p> One match on this card will not take place (please still pick results for all matches anyway <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />). Which match will it be?</p><p> What veteran (not currently on the roster) will answer Laura Flame's open challenge?</p><p> Will the Queen of the Ring title change hands in the main event?</p><p> What will be the match of the night?</p></div></blockquote>

Sudo_Nym · May 30, 2017

Charity Dark vs Sista Kass

Charity is a champion, but Kass is a monster, and I think this favors her in singles competition. Plus, it helps push the narrative of their feud better if Kass wins.

Claire Winters vs Paige Croft

I think Paige deserves to win this one, but the POLITICIANS and the SCHEMERS will probably disagree!

Open Challenge

Laura Flame vs ????

I think Laura should win this as part of her push, but I could see it easily going the other way, if ???? is a new debut.

Suzanne Brazzle vs Zoe Ammis

Zoe is a goddess, and my favorite woman in the database, but the Miracle Blonde is main event ready.

Kate Avatar vs LaRue X

Kate Avatar has booking powers, and will neveruh let anybodyuh else get overuh!

For the DPW Queen of the Ring Title

Gorgon © vs Sara Marie York

SMY is another wrestling goddess, but if you want to push Gorgon as being a monster, to the point where she can even beat your user character with only two interferences, then you need more buildup to it.

Bonus Points (one each)

One match on this card will not take place (please still pick results for all matches anyway ). Which match will it be? I foresee Winters vs. Croft not going down as scheduled. Maybe an impromptu tag or something.

What veteran (not currently on the roster) will answer Laura Flame's open challenge? How about Emma Bitch as a return?

Will the Queen of the Ring title change hands in the main event? Nah

What will be the match of the night? I can't look past Brazzle vs. Ammis

tritonmanta · May 30, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Prediction Contest Standings (1 show out of 3)<p> </p><p> 1st Place (tie) - tritonmanta: 9 points (Great start!)</p><p> 1st Place (tie) - kingjames: 9 points</p><p> 1st Place (tie) - MisterRomanini: 9 points</p><p> 2nd Place (tie) - Dr_Avalanche: 8 points</p><p> 2nd Place (tie) - Sudo_Nym: 8 points</p><p> 3rd Place - John Lions: 6 points</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> <em>Hell yeah I'm grabbing the brass ring! Great show, by the way.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Card for Heat Check</p><p> </p><p> Charity Dark vs <strong>Sista Kass</strong></p><p> <em>Don't think Kass will have much trouble demolishing the much smaller Charity.</em></p><p> </p><p> Claire Winters vs <strong>Paige Croft</strong></p><p> <em>Paige gets her revenge for the interference from last time by making Winters tap.</em></p><p> </p><p> Open Challenge</p><p> Laura Flame vs <strong>????</strong></p><p> <em>Since Winters got put out of commission by Paige, it opens the road for whoever is going to debut to steal a win. </em></p><p> </p><p> Suzanne Brazzle vs <strong>Zoe Ammis</strong></p><p> <em>Miracles are nothing to a Wrestling Goddess, and again, my choices are really biased considering Agent 69 was a pivotal part of one of my prior saves as well.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kate Avatar</strong> vs LaRue X</p><p> <em>Kate will look like a giant chump if LaRue beats her again, I think, but if the feud still has some mileage in your mind then I can easily see another Kass DQ interference.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p> For the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gorgon ©</strong> vs Sara Marie York</p><p> <em>It'll be a tough surprise for Gorgon, but I still think she'll pull through with sheer power.</em></p><p> </p><p> Bonus Points (one each)</p><p> One match on this card will not take place (please still pick results for all matches anyway ). <em>Which match will it be? Hard to tell, but out of all of them, I'm thinking that the Avatar vs. LaRue X match doesn't happen.</em></p><p> What veteran (not currently on the roster) will answer Laura Flame's open challenge? <em>Since you're a few years into your save, </em><em><strong>Lauren Easter</strong></em><em> has to be considered a veteran, right?</em></p><p> Will the Queen of the Ring title change hands in the main event? <em>Doubt it.</em></p><p> What will be the match of the night? <em>Gotta put my money on the main event, man.</em></p>

kingjames · May 31, 2017

<p>In some ways, I actually liked this show more than the previous show. The previous show seemed, for lack of a better term, kind of gimmicky. Shock value, you know? That's my own personal preferences coming through there; I tend to prefer solid, straightforward booking, done to perfection. It's a big part of why I enjoy NXT as much as I do. Telling a story, A to B to C, showing your work, developing your characters - that's what gets my interest. That's the part of ECW that I really liked. Not the blood, not the controversy, but strong, consistent characterization where everyone does things for understandable reasons.</p><p> </p><p>

Sara Marie York as Bret Hart? That works for me. She's a much better talker as a face than Bret - Bret doesn't get nearly enough credit for his promos as a heel. But there's something to be said about making the claim of best there was, is, and will be when you're SMY, because, if she's not, she's at least one of the most solid contenders for that title. She has every reason to be confident. It's not bragging if you can back it up, and generally, SMY absolutely can do so. I appreciate the uber-face move of SMY giving Breaks time to recover before their match. It gives SMY a kind of honor that really makes someone a face, and it made Breaks look like a million bucks by taking SMY to the limit. That match is a great example of how you manage to get both people in a match more over than they were before, without having a screwy ending. I loved it.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card for Heat Check</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

Charity Dark vs <strong>Sista Kass</strong></p><p>

<em>This seems a good way for B.W.A. to get their revenge for having the belts stripped from them, without having to put the titles right back on B.W.A., had you made this a tag match.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Claire Winters vs <strong>Paige Croft</strong></p><p>

<em>Now that you seem to have a handle on how to book Croft, I think it's time for her to start getting enough of a push to be seen as a solid upper-midcard worker in DPW.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Open Challenge</p><p>

Laura Flame vs <strong>????</strong></p><p>

If this is who I think it is, I think she's over enough to come back into DPW with a solid victory.</p><p> </p><p>

Suzanne Brazzle vs <strong>Zoe Ammis</strong></p><p>

Oh, this is an AAA battle that I didn't get to do before Ammis got poached by NOTBPW, and I'm sad that I didn't. Zoe Ammis as a vain, egotistical heel is a wonderful characterization. Zoe was a comic relief character in my diary - one with a definite mean streak - but it did limit her somewhat. I'd have to rework her character to give her a main event push. This characterization is a main event gimmick. Plus, Suzanne Brazzle has to be in the twilight of her career at this point. She's at the stage where she should be putting younger talent over. Brazzle said miracles happen every day. She's taking on a wrestling goddess. And are miracles not the realm of the gods?</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Kate Avatar</strong> vs LaRue X</p><p>

I don't think this match is happening. If it is happening, then I don't think Foxxy's at quite the same level as Kate. I could see LaRue X being protected by this being a DQ win or a flash pinfall, but if it happens, I don't think Foxxy gets the win.</p><p> </p><p>

For the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</p><p>

Gorgon © vs <strong>Sara Marie York</strong></p><p>

<em>SMY has had a rocket strapped to her in DPW, as she rightly should, because she might be the best all-around women's worker in North America. But I don't know if her having the title is what you want or need as part of DPW's long-term narrative plans. I think SMY gets a victory over Gorgon, but one where the title doesn't change hands. Gorgon's crappy enough that I could see her deciding to get intentionally counted out or DQ'ed to keep the title, and SMY's made more than enough enemies at this point that a run-in seems completely reasonable.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Points (one each)</p><p>

One match on this card will not take place (please still pick results for all matches anyway ). Which match will it be?</p><p>

<em><strong>Kate vs. LaRue</strong></em><em>. The arc of that storyline seems like it should continue onward, and probably not get a blow off quite yet.</em></p><p> </p><p>

What veteran (not currently on the roster) will answer Laura Flame's open challenge?</p><p>

<em>Does </em><em><strong>Simony Sentinel</strong></em><em> count as "not on the roster"? Kayfabe she doesn't appear to be on the active roster. I think Flame vs. Sentinel is a classic DPW match, a good match for a returning Sentinel to come in where you know what her chemistry is like with her opponent.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Will the Queen of the Ring title change hands in the main event?</p><p>

<em>Since I'm calling shenanigans, </em><em><strong>no</strong></em><em>, the title stays with the Monster from Missouri.</em></p><p> </p><p>

What will be the match of the night?</p><p>

<em>As conservative a choice as it is, it's hard to pick against a match of </em><em><strong>Gorgon vs. SMY</strong></em><em> for MOTN.</em></p>

Dr_Avalanche · June 1, 2017

<p>Nice solid show. The story told with Ariel and SMY's match is so effective in getting SMY's personality across. Of course, such a pure babyface invites bullying, cheating and betrayal. Getting a great match out of it was a nice little bonus. </p><p> </p><p>

The whole "Gorgon not wanting to play ball" makes for some very interesting storytelling. I like to see how that develops. And what kind of fit she'll throw when you finally do take the belt off her.</p><p> </p><p>

Card for Heat Check</p><p> </p><p>

Charity Dark vs <strong>Sista Kass</strong></p><p>

In a vacuum, this looks like a squash match, but I think it's a good opportunity to let Charity look good (while still losing). </p><p> </p><p>

Claire Winters vs <strong>Paige Croft</strong></p><p>

I feel Paige needs one back?</p><p> </p><p>

Open Challenge</p><p>

Laura Flame vs <strong>????</strong></p><p>

Bit of a shot in the dark, but if the unnamed veteran is who I'm predicting, Laura losing could direct the ire of Fire and Ice toward her, starting a new feud that could last a while - and maybe pair her up with Paige Croft. </p><p> </p><p>

Suzanne Brazzle vs <strong>Zoe Ammis</strong></p><p>

You have to give me a damn good reason to predict against my girl Zoe.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Kate Avatar</strong> vs LaRue X</p><p>

I'm totally into the feud, but I haven't really figured out its rhythm. Which is fine, I enjoy being surprised, but it's bad for predictions. I think Kate might get a match win back, but is probably laid out good afterwards by LaRue X and Sista Kass.</p><p> </p><p>

For the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</p><p>

<strong>Gorgon ©</strong> vs Sara Marie York</p><p>

SMY is a little too honorable, and that will cost her, but sets up a rematch?</p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Points (one each)</p><p>

One match on this card will not take place (please still pick results for all matches anyway ). Which match will it be? Just based on who's most willing to disrupt the show right now, <strong>Kate vs LaRue X</strong> seems to be in the danger zone. </p><p>

What veteran (not currently on the roster) will answer Laura Flame's open challenge? I'm trying to think of who has been feuding with Laura in the past and left. I think she and <strong>Simony Sentinel</strong> were in a program together earlier? </p><p>

Will the Queen of the Ring title change hands in the main event? I think the beats of the story really would be helped by Gorgon cheating SMY of a win before Sara can eventually get the satisfying win, so I say <strong>NO.</strong></p><p>

What will be the match of the night? It's a really stacked card, I can see three-four, maybe even five potential match of the nights. But I'll go with the <strong>main event</strong>.</p>

MrWolf101 · June 9, 2017

<p>Messing Around with Doc: Spotlight on Laura Flame</p><p> </p><p>

</p><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/y9PVgsr.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Doc Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Welcome back to Messing Around with Doc. It’s been a pleasure discussing all things Women’s wrestling with Jim Lou Freebush today, but there is one story out there about 5 Star Supreme Wrestling that we’ve missed.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/a4qrJi3.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Jim Lou Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Not really a story, more rumors than anything, but it’s all my friends in Japan can talk about right now.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Yes, if you listen to those rumors, it appears 5SSW may be on its last legs. According to published reports, the company is deep in debt and is poised to start releasing wrestlers after their next show.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush: </strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">It really is unfortunate. Sensational Ogiwara’s company is </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>the</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> standard bearer for Women’s wrestling around the world, with a broadcast deal and shows that rival BHOTWG and WLW.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing: </strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">When 5SSW started offering written contracts to lure the best workers from North America and Europe to Japan, we thought it marked a new day for the women in this industry. But now it looks like that decision might just doom the company.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> You’re right Doc. I don’t understand why they increased their payroll with these written deals, but refused to put on more than one show per month. It really was a recipe for disaster from beginning.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> We have to think that the cornerstones of 5SSW, like Fuyuko Higa and Shiori Jippensha, will be safe, but everyone else will be on the chopping block depending on when their contracts expire.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush: </strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">We’re talking names like Chitose Ariwara, Steph Blake, Amber Allen, Jillian Jarvis and Tiffany Jade. Obviously, nothing has happened as of yet, but you have to think the dam will break soon if what we have read is correct.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing: </strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">And it will be a sad day for wrestling if and when that happens. We have some callers that want to discuss this, and the first is Lauren Stamille-Richards.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Uh, Doc, that’s…</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Caller: </strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">Why are you two talking about some washed up company in Japan when you should be talking about how I got robbed at the Venus Tournament?!</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Oh…by that voice I can only assume we have been joined by the one and only Laura Flame.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Laura Flame:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Of course it’s Laura Flame! Who else would it be?! You won’t have me on your crappy little show because you don’t want to talk about the injustice I’ve suffered, so I’ve had to take matters into my own hands!</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> You know, Laura, it looked like you lost pretty clean to Sara Marie York to me.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

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Flame:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Is that Freebush?! I should have known you two losers would stick together. You should ask your partner why he’s always badmouthing me and Claire. What have we ever done to him?!</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing: </strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">I just like a fair fight Laura. You and Claire seem to think you can cheat your way to the top of DPW.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Flame:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Oh really?! Paige Croft assaults Claire for NO reason and both of them get tossed?! How is that fair?! How is that not cheating?!</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Laura, come on. You know Claire was trying to…</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Flame: </strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">Trying to what?! Point out a potentially illegal move from Sara? Stop Paige from throwing a weapon into the ring?</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> You know nothing like that was going on.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Flame:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> I expect that from you Doc. People like Sara and Paige get everything handed to them, and you just roll out the red carpet. Me and Claire have been with DPW since Day 1, but now all these new girls come in, and we’re just supposed to bow down to them? I call BS. I am Laura Flame, the past, present and future of Women’s wrestling! I retired Cherry Bomb! I am the only winner of the Venus Tournament that matters! I am the greatest Queen of the Ring that DPW has ever known, and I bow down for nobody!</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Well Laura, it’s been a real ‘pleasure’ talking with you… </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Flame:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Hey, Doc, you don’t get to cut me off! I’m laying down the gauntlet right now, if anyone out there thinks they’re better than me, show up at Heat Check and I’ll prove you wrong. All those women like Sara and Paige think they can step all over me because they put in their time, well none of them can hang with me. When no one shows up, you and Freebush will finally have to admit that I am the best, no matter what Sara Marie York says!</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">[</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Before either Messing or Freebush can respond, the sound of a phoneline going dead is heard, followed by several seconds of silence.</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">]</div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

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Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Laura Flame everyone. I really hope one of the legends of this business is listening, and shows up at Heat Check to make her eat her words.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

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<strong>OOC:</strong> <em>Ironically, both Sudo_Nym and MisterRomanini choose Laura Flame as their pick for an interview. Because of this, I've decided to try something different and give Laura a more formal profile on her career history. If people like this, I will probably include this in spotlights from now on, so let me know what you think.</em></p><p> </p><p>

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</div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong><span style="font-size:12px;">Laura Flame</span></strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Real Name:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Lauren Stamille-Richards</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Born:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> May 21, 1993 in New York City</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Current Age:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 27</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Years Pro:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 6</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Debuted: </strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">June 14, 2014 in Babes of Sin City (dark match tagging with Etsuko Arihyoshi against Kristabel Plum and Tracey Brendon)</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Debuted on TV one week later losing match to Paige Croft</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Mentor: </strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">John Pathlow (aka Hell Monkey, Reaver)</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Titles Held:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><span>http://i.imgur.com/Vy2t5NB.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Venus Tournament Champion in Dark Phoenix Wrestling (August 2017)</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><span>http://i.imgur.com/dw8jdk2.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Dark Phoenix Wrestling Queen of the Ring (December 2017 to October 2018)</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Employment History: </strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><span>http://i.imgur.com/7SuBs48.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Babes of Sin City – June 2014 to June 2015 (company closed)</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><span>http://i.imgur.com/BNoZSqp.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Dark Phoenix Wrestling – September 2016 to Present</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><span>http://i.imgur.com/JZw83dz.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Canadian Women’s Wrestling Federation – March 2017 to December 2018 (company closed)</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><span>http://i.imgur.com/9Vm5avE.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

Angel Athletic Association – April 2019 to Present</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Career Win-Loss Record:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 52 – 55</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>DPW Win-Loss Record:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 24 – 13</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

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Top 5 Matches (Career):</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>DPW Bitter Harvest (June 2020):</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Kate Avatar vs Laura Flame vs Claire Winters vs Sara Marie York - C+ (70)</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>BSC The Strip Show (May 2015): </strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">Blonde Ambition (Suzanne Brazzle and Zoe Ammis) vs Fire N Ice (Laura Flame and Claire Winters) vs Working Girls (Sally Anne Christianson and Tamara McFly) - C+ (69)</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>BSC Sizzle on the Strip (June 2015): </strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">Blonde Ambition (Suzanne Brazzle and Zoe Ammis) vs Doll Parts (Maria Guest and Simony Sentinel) vs Fire N Ice (Laura Flame and Claire Winters) vs Working Girls (Sally Anne Christianson and Tamara McFly) in a Ladder Match for the BSC Girl Power Tag Team Titles - C+ (68)</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>DPW Girl Power Tournament (May 2020):</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Fire N Ice (Laura Flame and Claire Winters) vs Kate Avatar and Sara Marie York - C+ (66)</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

</div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>DPW Red Alert (April 2020):</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Kate Avatar vs Laura Flame - C+ (65)</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">

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MrWolf101 · June 13, 2017

<p>Chapter 42: All Along the Watchtower</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/ZR9WXt4.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Presents…Heat Check</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/BNoZSqp.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Live from the DPW Warehouse</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Las Vegas, Nevada</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Saturday, Week 4, August 2020</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Attendance: 458</div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Show Opening:</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/m1TODO6.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/Eo5Rf9H.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> DPW’s second show in August 2020 begins with the image of Sista Kass displayed on the video screen. As the 240-pound wrestler hits a heavy bag with brutal punches, she is joined by LaRue X, who the record crowd greets with a chorus of boos.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> LaRue watches with a mixture of amusement and pride as her stablemate works herself into a lather before finally speaking, “That’s the way you do it Sista! Go right through whatever they put in your way. Tonight, I end Kate Avatar once and for all, but as a bonus, we are going to get revenge on those so-called Ladies Reborn for not giving back </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>our</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> titles.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Sounds good to me,” Kass follows up her curt response with more thunderous blows on the heavy bag.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Yes…” her body twisting along with her words, LaRue offers Kass extra pats on the back as she speaks, “but because destroying Kate Avatar is so important, I can’t risk one of those Ladies attacking me. That means I won’t be accompanying you to the ring for your match against that blonde bitch Charity Dark. You understand, right?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> If Kass notices the condescending rhythm of LaRue’s question, the behemoth does not let on. Instead, she unloads on the heavy bag, causing the leather to nearly split at the seams before turning to her partner, “Don’t worry. I got this.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: B-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #1: Charity Dark vs Sista Kass</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/YktNqrZ.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/m1TODO6.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/a4qrJi3.jpg</span><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Jim Lou Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>At least now we know why LaRue isn’t at ringside for this match, Doc.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/y9PVgsr.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Doc Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I would say that means Sandra Shine being out here gives the Ladies Reborn an advantage, but I don’t think I could pick against Kass even if this was a handicap match.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Her neck craned skyward as she tries to engage her opponent in a stare down, Charity tries her best to appear unintimated by Kass glaring down at her.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When the first punch is thrown, it is from Dark, but her 240-pound foe shows little effect from the blow. Charity lashes out with another strike, which draws a slightly amused smile from Kass as the behemoth moves forward.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Sensing that she won’t be able to beat Kass in a straight-ahead fight, Dark switches to a hit-and-run style of offense, but Kass’ athleticism keeps the blonde within arm’s reach at all times.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the match proceeds, the crowd rallies behind Charity, her kicks and pace starting to wear down her larger opponent. When Dark finally manages to use a hurricanrana to flip Kass back-first onto the mat, the fans pop for the ensuing Sugar Smack, but the 240-pound wrestler manages to kick out at the count of two.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Tired of toying with her opponent, Kass uses a clothesline to level Charity then signals for the Kill Switch. When the 240-pound wrestler tries to step towards her foe, she finds her movement impeded, and looks down to find Sandra Shine holding her ankle for dear life.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/kq95o5v.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Turning around to tell Sandra that she’ll deal with her after the match, Kass frees herself from the blonde’s grasp only to be kicked in the face by Dark. A succession of blows from Charity opens up a cut on Kass’ forehead, which sends the behemoth into a rage.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Another kick from Dark only serves to make Kass angrier, and the 240-pound wrestler grabs the blonde then lifts her into the air. One Kill Switch later, Shine can only watch as her tag team partner is pinned.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall: Sista Kass</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C-</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>What a way to start to the show! Charity put up as much of a fight as she could, but I don’t know if there is anyone in this company that can stand toe to toe with Sista Kass and come out on top.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When referee Gregory Chapman tries to raise Kass’ arm up in victory, the 240-pound wrestler defiantly pulls her arm away to check on the blood streaming from her forehead. Dabbing her fingers on the red liquid running down her face, Kass stares at her own blood then lets out a guttural roar.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I really don’t like that look in Kass’ eyes. I think we’re going to need as much security as we can get out here, right now!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Striding over to Charity Dark, Kass reaches down and pulls the still unconscious blonde up by the hair, only to find herself pestered from behind by desperate blows from Sandra Shine.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Turning her attention to the other half of the Ladies Reborn, Kass easily pushes away Sandra when the blonde goes for the Rise and Shine hurricanrana. After no selling another punch from her attacker, Kass grabs the small wrestler and hoists her high into the air.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Spinning around Shine as she struggles to break free, Kass is about to powerbomb Sandra onto her motionless tag team partner when </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/MFqBTSvBPAU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="White Zombie More Human Than Human"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> starts to play.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Kate Avatar! Kate Avatar is here!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Hyvuq0.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the scars from LaRue’s whipping prominent on her back, Kate runs down the ramp to a pop from the crowd. Kass throws Shine to the ground in anticipation of Hell Cat invading the ring, and the 240-pound wrestler greets the owner of DPW with a hard right hand, only for Kate to land a stiff shot of her own to the jaw of the behemoth.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Initially a stalemate, Avatar gains the advantage over Kass when the latter stumbles over Dark’s fallen body during the melee, and Kate immediately picks up the member of B.W.A. for the Dark Phoenix Driver.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After slamming Kass’ head into the canvas, Kate helps the Ladies Reborn to their feet and then to the floor, just as Kass starts to stir.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/x2Dq4f8.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/x5SF8WV.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/NXWlqwp.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Shifting backstage, Seduction stands with a sinister smile on her face, Ursula Saez and the Jungle Queen flanking her on each side.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOjdvnd.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Placed in front of the trio is Hailey Hunter, free from her neck brace and holding a DPW emblazoned microphone to her lips, “Seduction, at Ashes in the Fall, you get your wish as your clients face off against Velvet Dream. What will be your strategy going into that match?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/BRjcmA0.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/YNQZbsf.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Seduction opens her mouth, but before she can respond, the Maul Queens are jumped from behind by Velvet Suarez and Electric Dreamer. In the melee, Seduction is pushed into Hunter, and both women fall out of the frame to the floor.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The two tag teams continue to brawl for several minutes to little reaction from the crowd back in the warehouse, a swarm of security guards finally putting an end to the battle so the show can go on.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/WAoTDXI.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The initial beats of </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xIXCVZ9evuo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="PropellerHeads - SpyBreak!"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> pull the fans out of their indifference to the previous segment, with Paige Croft stepping out from backstage to cheers.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The Tiny Terror is all business as she makes her way quickly towards the ring, and Paige is handed a microphone by a staffer once she steps through the ropes, “Claire and Laura, you two have been a thorn in my side ever since I got to DPW. I would say I’m going to teach you both a lesson tonight, but I don’t think either of you are smart enough to remember it. You seem to think the best way to keep your spot is to step on everybody else, well all you did is piss me off. I wanted this match for one reason, so that when I put Claire Winters in the Memphis Deathlock, Laura, you’ll have a front row seat to me making your friend going blue.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #2: Claire Winters vs Paige Croft</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/WAoTDXI.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I know we are supposed to be unbiased, Jim, but I hope you don’t mind me rooting for Paige in this match.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I think I’ll find a way to forgive you Doc.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As Messing continues to castigate Flame and Winters for their various infractions over the past few months, Claire engages in a wild brawl with Paige that sees both women unloading with stiff strikes. Displaying the same great chemistry as in their previous encounter, the two combatants scratch and claw for every advantage while Laura Flame paces on the floor.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Showing she is more than just a brawler, Winters intersperses her offense with more technical moves, catching Croft slightly off guard. The result is Claire’s best performance to date as she takes the fight to her opponent, but Paige withstands the barrage then mounts her comeback.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> To the sound of frustrated shouts from Flame, Croft lives up to her moniker of the Tiny Terror by grabbing hold of Claire and hitting her with repeated knee strikes. With her opponent dazed, Paige jumps up and wraps her body around the Ice Woman’s neck.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Both wrestlers fall to the canvas, Croft tightening her grip on her foe’s airway with the Memphis Deathlock while Winters struggles for breath. As the crowd and DPW’s announce team call for Claire to tap, the Ice Woman looks to her partner for salvation.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After a slight nod from Flame, Winters digs her heels into the mat then pushes up, putting Croft’s shoulders down on the canvas. Shifting his attention from Paige’s submission to the pin attempt, referee Gregory Chapman gets down to count, which leaves his view of Laura grabbing Claire’s legs obstructed.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Croft tries to let go of her submission to kick out, she finds herself pinned down by Winters, whose legs are now using the ropes as leverage, held in place by Flame. When the referee slaps the mat for the third time, the crowd responds to the tainted pin with loud boos.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall: Claire Winters</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>You’ve got to be kidding me! They planned that! Of all the times for Gregory Chapman to miss blatant cheating, it just had to be now?!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Laura slides into the ring to congratulate Claire, Paige argues fervently with the referee until she becomes fed up with his excuses. Her focus shifting to the gloating tag team on the other side of the ring, Croft stares intently at Fire N Ice before finally rolling underneath the ropes.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After another exchange of high fives, Winters signals for a microphone and points towards the direction of her opponent as Paige disappears backstage, “Is that all you got ‘Tiny Terror?’ Is that what I’m supposed to be so afraid of? This isn’t BSC, you don’t call the shots here. This is DPW, where me and Laura are the past, present and future, but I don’t expect </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>you</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> to be smart enough to remember that.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Laura shares a taunting chuckle with her tag team partner as the fans boo before grabbing a microphone of her own, “As for your friend Sara, pass along a message for us. You tell that cheater that I’ll be damned if I let her get away with stealing the Venus Tournament from me! You tell her to keep an eye out, because I don’t care what we have to do, but there’s no way in hell she is going to become Queen of the Ring tonight!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: D+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Turning her attention to DPW’s announce team, Laura mocks tears as she points at Freebush and Messing, “You two must be really upset, Fire N Ice upstaging one of your favorites. I’m sure Doc there went on a nice, long rant about how we cheated, how we’re so bad and so evil. Didn’t you Doc?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Pausing for Messing to nod back at her, Flame rolls her eyes as she shifts her focus to the crowd, “Just as I thought. What all of you don’t like is that we don’t care what you think. We don’t need your cheers, we know how good we are!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A round of applause from Claire urging her on, Laura finds the nearest camera and thrusts her finger towards the lens, “I made a challenge on the radio show of those two losers, but I know for a fact no one is here tonight to take it! How’s that for your legends?! They don’t even bother showing up because they know there’s no way they can beat me!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Throwing her hands up in the air, Laura taunts the booing crowd and gestures towards the lack of answer to her open challenge. After dropping the microphone, Flame signals for Winters to follow her out of the ring.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="</div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nBOZQGa5nbQ" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nBOZQGa5nbQ" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/nBOZQGa5nbQ"</a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nBOZQGa5nbQ" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I don’t believe it! It can’t be!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/Rnl6rzN.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Dressed in full sequined regalia, Melody emerges from backstage, microphone in hand. To a mixed, but mostly positive reaction from the fans, the 39-year-old removes her cape before speaking, “Laura, me and you have unfinished business. I still owe you one from All In All. I might have announced my retirement already, but I got one more match in me, so…challenge accepted!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #3: Laura Flame vs Melody</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/Rnl6rzN.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Melody is the last person I thought would show up here tonight, but boy am I glad she did. The look on Laura’s face when Melody beats her will be priceless!</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After the referee shoos Claire out of the ring so he can call for the bell, Flame and Melody lock up, much to the delight of the audience.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Over her long career, Melody has earned a reputation as a wrestler that can put on a good match in her sleep, and for a good portion of her battle against Laura, that appears to be just what she is doing. The fans in attendance do not notice this, however, thanks to Flame showing tremendous ability beyond her years by carrying the soon-to-retire veteran.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Despite the crowd warming to her in her final match, Melody is never able to put her younger opponent in much danger. Even when the veteran places Laura in the Melody Maker, the redhead quickly powers out of the submission hold, taunting Messing and Freebush after knocking Melody to the mat with a hard right hand.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Still, Laura needing over twelve minutes to put away someone with one foot in retirement does not do her any favors in the eyes of the fans, though once she hits the Flame Fire Kick and covers Melody, the crowd rises to boo the count of 1 – 2 – 3.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall: Laura Flame</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C (62)</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Damn it Jim, Laura’s never going to let us live this one down.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Flame and Winters celebrate by mocking a retreating Melody from the safety of the ring, the video screen cuts to the locker room, where Emiko Miyoshi sits on a bench.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/7A68NMO.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The Japanese cruiserweight does not appear to be all there, perhaps still feeling the effects of the Flame Fire Kick that knocked her out of the Venus Tournament.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As Miyoshi continues to rub her temples, she is startled by a hard slap on the back, “There you are! I wondered where you’ve been hiding!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Oh…hey Kaede,” barely looking up, Emiko greets Kaede Sugiyama with a meek whisper.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/M1ak0gt.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Now is that any way to thank someone who did such a big favor for you?” a shark-like smirk envelops Sugiyama’s face as she circles Miyoshi, the veteran finally taking a seat next to the 22-year-old. “I know you must be down because you blew it, but hey, you did the best you could given the talent you’ve got."</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “I…I suppose so.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “See, that wasn’t so hard, was it? Tell you what, you don’t even need to say the words ‘thank you.’ Let’s just have a rematch at Ashes in the Fall, and we’ll call it even. Deal?” While Kaede stands up, Emiko starts to open her mouth, but she is cut off by Sugiyama, “Great, see you then.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: D</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Well, Doc, it sounds like another match has been booked for Ashes in the Fall.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>That’s not the only one. I’ve just received word that Sally Anne Christianson has demanded a chance at revenge against Generation NOW, and will be putting her Athena Warrior title on the line at that show against Hoshiko Tagawa in a steel cage.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>That cage </em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em><span style="font-size:12px;">should</span></em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> keep Selina Svelte from interfering, but from what we’ve seen lately, I don’t think Sally should bet on it.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The sound of Kylie Minogue’s </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPv8RvTqB1I" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPv8RvTqB1I" rel="external nofollow"><em>Still Standing</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPv8RvTqB1I" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> is met with light cheers from the crowd in the warehouse, the fans not used to this entrance music for Suzanne Brazzle.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/UJ7Az79.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The twenty-year veteran walks out from backstage with the AAA Femme Fatale belt on one shoulder and the QAW World championship on the other. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I hate to say it Doc, but out of all the matches tonight, this is the one I’m looking forward to the most.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I can’t blame you, Jim. Suzanne and Zoe have had some of the greatest battles I have ever seen the past few months in AAA and QAW, and this one should be no different.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/JtI8BdI.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/I4W6XMn.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Brazzle holds up her two titles for the audience, she is suddenly blasted from behind.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/yVgCLHc.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Wielding a chair, a steely-eyed Zoe Ammis targets the back of her victim with repeated blows, eventually driving Suzanne to the warehouse floor.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While the crowd boos, Ammis bludgeons Brazzle with more punishment, until the 42-year-old is busted open.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Putting her white boot under Suzanne’s face, Zoe acts as if her rival is kissing her foot, which causes the attacker to cackle before shouting, “I am THE wrestling goddess, and you WILL worship me!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Once security finally arrives to restrain Ammis, referee Gregory Chapman quickly declares Brazzle unfit to compete after one look at the veteran and waves the scheduled bout off.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Unbelievable! So all you have to do to get out of a match in DPW is ambush your opponent?! Is no one going to do anything about the rampant disregard for decency in this company?!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOcNyCA.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Cutting away from the warehouse, Sara Marie York stands outside the building, nodding her head to the music coming through her headphones as she stares off at the Las Vegas Strip in the distance.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOjdvnd.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A tap on York’s shoulder causes the camera to pan back, and a slightly bruised Hailey Hunter stands with microphone outstretched next to the 17-year veteran.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Before Hunter can ask her question, Sara pulls the headphones from her ears and flashes the interviewer a bright smile, “Hi Hailey. Let me guess, you want to ask me about Gorgon’s attack after I won the Venus Tournament? Honestly, she did me a favor; I needed a reminder of what I’m up against, an old-fashioned bully. I feel bad Simony took the brunt of it, but like all bullies, Gorgon will get hers, soon.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Finished with her promo, York moves to put her headphones back on, but Hunter taps her on the shoulder again to stop her, “Thank you for that Sara, but actually, I wanted to ask you about Laura Flame and Claire Winters’ threat to interfere in the main event tonight?"</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “They…they did, did they?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Yes, they said they’re going to cost you the title no matter what it takes.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Showing a thin crack in her usually bubbly veneer, Sara pauses for a few moments before responding, “Laura and Claire know where to find me. After I become Queen of the Ring, they’ll get the first shot at the belt, just so I can show them how a true champion acts.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Punctuating her statement by roughly placing her headphones back over her ears, York turns away from Hunter and appears deep in thought. The interviewer’s mouth opens for a follow up question, but then the shoulders of the blonde droop before she sulks out of the frame. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/Eo5Rf9H.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/m1TODO6.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A wave of boos greets the playing of </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R5olNEjGG4" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R5olNEjGG4" rel="external nofollow"><em>Formation</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R5olNEjGG4" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> in the warehouse, and LaRue X steps out with Sista Kass by her side.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Come on, I want you louder! I want to feel your hate!” provoking the fans, LaRue bounces up and down as she heads towards the ring, seemingly gaining energy from the growing jeers from the audience. “Y’all hate me because you can’t stand to see a strong Black woman who won’t back down when you tell her to. I know, I just supposed to be quiet, know my place, right? Y’all would just love me if I put on a big, </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>white</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> smile and never said a word. But I will </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>never</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> be what </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>you</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> want me to be. I am the woman that whipped Kate Avatar at Line in the Sand, and I’m going to do it again tonight! You can boo all you want, but you crackas will never be ready for my Black Power!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The moment </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/MFqBTSvBPAU?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="White Zombie More Human Than Human"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> starts to play for the second time on the evening, the fans in attendance erupt as one.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Hell Cat showed Kass earlier that she’s back at 100%. Now it’s LaRue’s turn!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Hyvuq0.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While the cheers from the crowd continue to make the metal siding of the warehouse tremble, Kate Avatar steps into the room, her focus lasered in B.W.A.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After rolling her neck from side to side, Hell Cat lifts up her microphone, her catchphrase nearly drowned out by the fired-up fans as they shout along with her, “My name is Kate Avatar, and I’m here to raise hell!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: B</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #4: Kate Avatar vs LaRue X</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Hyvuq0.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/Eo5Rf9H.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With both wrestlers adept at brawling, the match descends into a chaotic battle that never lets up for the contest’s entire fifteen minutes. Both Kate and LaRue are clearly out for revenge, neither looking so much for a victory as delivering the maximum pain possible to their opponent.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Exhausting themselves in this pursuit, Avatar targets LaRue’s ribs while the slender brawler slaps the fresh scars on Hell Cat’s back. All the while, a stone-faced Kass stands in place on the warehouse floor, never taking her eyes off of Kate. While the crowd fully expects the 240-pound wrestler to become involved in the proceedings, Kass never so much as moves towards entering the ring, perhaps not wanting to risk getting LaRue disqualified.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the match unfolds, the fans are sent buzzing by the brutality of the exchanges between the two competitors, though LaRue is thrown off her game by the ferocity of Kate’s punches. The match slipping away from her, LaRue resorts to raking the eyes of her opponent to stun Avatar, then grabs her foe for Black Power, only to have Hell Cat elbow her in the head to break free from the move.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now back on her heels, LaRue can’t find a counter to a suplex from Kate, and it looks like Avatar is preparing to lift the slender brawler up for the Dark Phoenix Driver when the lights in the warehouse flicker then go out.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>“Kaaaaaaatttteeeee Avaaaataaaaarrr…your time is up. Find me, or I'll find youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.”</em></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When the raspy, hissing voice stops, the lights come back on, but Hell Cat has a hard time focusing on anything but what she just heard. This allows LaRue to sneak up behind her, but in the ensuing roll up, Avatar just manages to kick out before the count of three.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Shouting in frustration, LaRue charges at Kate and reaches out to grab her for another attempt at Black Power, but Avatar ducks out of the way and then hits her opponent with the Dark Phoenix Driver. As Kass climbs up onto the ring apron, Hell Cat covers LaRue for the win.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall: Kate Avatar</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C+ (70)</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/m1TODO6.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Remaining down on the mat even as the fans cheer her victory, Kate Avatar opens her eyes to find Sista Kass looming over her.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I’m not one to give Kate Avatar advice usually, but if I was her right now, I would run.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> If Avatar shared the same thoughts as DPW’s color commentator, no one will ever know, as Kass sets upon her with bruising fists before Kate can even get to her feet.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Standing up with her face enveloped by a scowl, LaRue X stomps on the mat before pushing her stablemate out of the way so she can have Hell Cat all to herself.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/O4irXQhgMqg?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="The Rolling Stones - Paint It, Black (Official Lyric Video)"></iframe></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/YktNqrZ.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/kq95o5v.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While the pop for the Ladies Reborn is not as loud as when they came to Kate’s rescue at Line in the Sand, the crowd still cheers for the tag team champions as they head to the ring.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Instead of a full-on sprint, Charity Dark and Sandra Shine make a detour to grab two steel chairs before sliding underneath the ropes.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> So engulfed in her desire to destroy the owner of DPW, LaRue does not even bother to look the way of the Ladies Reborn as they approach, leaving Kass to defend her stablemate against the two foes on her own.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The first shot from Dark has little effect, as does the next from Shine, but under constant assault from blows to the head, Kass eventually crashes to the mat like a felled redwood. Before Charity can crack LaRue over the back with her chair, the slender brawler rolls to the floor, then throws an expression of utter disgust the way of the Deuces Wild champions as the pair stand triumphant over the downed body of Sista Kass.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/d8b9d8M.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a dark, undisclosed location, Killer Kathy McMahon stands in front of a dirty mirror. Flickers of light dance across the face of the former Athena Warrior, and the shot pans back to reveal several lit candles on an altar in front of the wrestler.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Ignoring the presence of the camera, Kathy picks up an ornate silver knife from the table and runs the blade along the palm of her left hand. Squeezing the hand into a fist, McMahon watches with what appears to be a twinge of pleasure as her blood drips into the flames below.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now looking up at the lens, Kathy’s eyes focus on a target beyond as she begins to speak, “Ariel, I have made my sacrifice. At Ashes in the Fall, it's time for you to make yours.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Replacing the feed of McMahon, a hype video for the main event begins to play while Sara Marie York makes her way to the ring.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Instead of the usual package of highlights, this video features back-and-forth soundbites from York and Gorgon, starting with the challenger first.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOcNyCA.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “I became a wrestler for one purpose, to be the best.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/dYTS9u8.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Sara can call herself the best, but she will never be great like me.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Gorgon thinks because she holds the Queen of the Ring title, that makes her the best, but a true champion doesn’t cheat to win. A true champion doesn’t take shortcuts.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “My whole life has been about survival. People like Sara get everything handed to them on a silver platter because she’s got a pretty smile and kisses the most ass.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “I’ve been fighting bullies like Gorgon all my life. All it takes is for someone to stand up to them, and then they always crumble.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Sara Marie York can call me whatever she wants, because I know who I am, and I know what I can do. I showed ‘Miss’ Sara that I’m no joke at the Venus Tournament, and tonight, I’ll be the one laughing when I stand over her broken body.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When the hype video ends, the wailing of sirens fills the warehouse, followed by snippets that sound straight out of a breaking news report.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>The monster has broken loose!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>People are advised to stay in their homes.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>The city is under siege!</em></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the sirens continue to blare, the lights in the room go out, replaced by a series of spotlights that dash in different directions from one end of the warehouse to the other. When the spotlights finally converge as one on the stage, Gorgon stands with the Queen of the Ring belt in hand as the </div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/NONOZGGejb8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="WWE NXT:"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> blasts out from the sound system.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/dYTS9u8.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After a few small fireworks explode from the warehouse rafters, the champion saunters down the ramp, guided by the point of a single finger towards the challenger in the ring.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Main Event: Gorgon © vs Sara Marie York - For the DPW Queen of the Ring title</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/dYTS9u8.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOcNyCA.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/EmXKHHU.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A big fight feel is in the air as Gorgon and Sara face off for the first time in over five years, but the match fails to deliver on the promise that such a contest carries on paper.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The main reason for this let down is the complete lack of chemistry between the two competitors, which is due to York not having enough strength to wield the bulk of her suplex arsenal against her bulky foe. Even getting Gorgon up for the Energy Burst in a planned early spot proves to be too much, causing an awkward pause in the action.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Luckily, both wrestlers are experienced enough that they are quickly able to audible to discreetly calling their spots in the ring, pulling the match back from the brink.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While the fans are squarely behind Sara, there appears to be a bit of skepticism on if she can actually conquer the long reigning champion and capture the title. With Gorgon having used every trick in the book to remain Queen of the Ring, it is no surprise when she grabs a chair in full view of the referee once the contest spills to the outside.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Looking to get herself intentionally disqualified, Gorgon swings at York, but the challenger ducks out of the way, causing the chair to slam against the ring post. Stunned by this jolt to her body, Gorgon is easy prey for Sara, and the champion has her head driven into the warehouse floor with a DDT that leaves her down and out.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As Sara tries to unsuccessfully lift Gorgon’s limp body back into the ring, Laura Flame and Claire Winters appear at the top of the ramp to loud boos. With chairs in hand, the tag team partners amble down the ramp with an air of supreme confidence, while the referee loses his place in his ten count to make sure he stays focused on what the pair are about to do.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/WAoTDXI.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> York braces herself for the incoming attack, but not before Paige Croft sprints out from the back. Jumping onto Winters, Paige whales away on the Ice Woman. Flame makes a move towards her friend, but then remembers her mission to cost Sara the title.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Laura lashes out in York’s direction with the chair, but the veteran has had enough time to prepare and dropkicks the steel back into the face of the redhead, popping the crowd. An ensuing Energy Burst removes Flame from the equation, and Sara backs away as the referee-directed security tries to stop Paige and Claire from brawling.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While the guards carry Laura away and corral the pair of still fighting Croft and Winters backstage, York reenters the ring as a recovered Gorgon gets to her feet.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Climbing through the ropes, the Queen of the Ring blocks a punch from Sara, then thumbs the challenger in the eyes, causing York to immediately clutch her face as if her eyes are burning.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>In all that chaos, Gorgon must have reached into her trunks and got something on her fingers! Sara is really in trouble now!</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With a chuckle, Gorgon moves to set her opponent up for the Hydra Bomb to end the match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">“GORGON!!!” </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/NcYZPXH.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> All attention in the warehouse shifts to the rafters, where Simony Sentinel stands. The Queen of the Ring looks up as well, engaging in an intense stare down with the two-time Venus Tournament winner, which ends with the champion pointing at Sentinel and yelling, “What’s your problem?!”</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Gorgon is distracted, York wipes enough of the foreign substance from her eyes to be able to see again. Standing behind her opponent, the challenger has plenty of opportunity to roll up the champion for a quick pin and a potential victory, but Sara elects to give Gorgon a fighting chance.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When the Queen of the Ring finally turns away from Simony, she finds York standing across from her, and tries to hit her with a punch. Rolling out of the way, Sara puts the champion off balance, then grabs her for a modified Energy Burst (Sister Abigail) and the cover. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">…1</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …2</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …3</div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Winner via Pinfall and New DPW Queen of the Ring: Sara Marie York</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C- (55)</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Sara Marie York did it! Against all the odds, she did it!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I don’t think that’s how York imagined winning this match, but if I was her, I’d take it.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Appearing somewhat conflicted as she is handed the Queen of the Ring belt, Sara glances up at the rafters, but Simony Sentinel is no longer there.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Switching on her patented smile, York shakes off her inner monologue to hold her freshly won title up for the cheering fans.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Outside the ring, a still in disbelief Gorgon storms away, grabbing anyone she can find to ask exactly where the Violent Violet went.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Hyvuq0.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Back in the locker room, Kate Avatar appears to have just finished her shower, as she walks to her locker with only a towel wrapped around her body.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After putting in her combination, she opens her locker door to find a note attached to her clothes.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Hell Cat looks from side to side, but finding no one else in the room, pulls the note down and begins to read it. With the camera overlooking her shoulder, the exact contents of the note are too difficult to make out, but the combination of letters and numbers appear to be some sort of directions.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> What is unmistakable even to the audience in warehouse watching on the video screen are the large block letters written in red at the end of the message.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>FIND ME</strong></span></span></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Overall Show Rating: C (65)</strong></div><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Quick Results</span></strong><p> </p><p> Sista Kass def. Charity Dark</p><p> </p><p> Claire Winters def. Paige Croft</p><p> </p><p> Laura Flame def. Melody</p><p> </p><p> Suzanne Brazzle vs Zoe Ammis was called off after Zoe attacked Suzanne before the match</p><p> </p><p> Kate Avatar def. LaRue X</p><p> </p><p> Sara Marie York def. Gorgon to become the new DPQ Queen of the Ring</p><p> </p><p> Which match did not take place? Suzanne Brazzle vs Zoe Ammis</p><p> What veteran answered Laura Flame’s open challenge? Melody</p><p> Did the Queen of the Ring title change hands? Yes!</p><p> What was the match of the night? Kate Avatar vs LaRue X</p></div></blockquote>

Dr_Avalanche · June 14, 2017

<p>A mystery! The game is afoot... Another good show setting up stories going forward.</p><p> </p><p>

Happy to see Sara take the title. Gorgon felt like a champion that potentially could hold on to that title seemingly forever. It's exactly the aura I want a heel champion to exude.</p>

Sudo_Nym · June 14, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A mystery! The game is afoot... Another good show setting up stories going forward.<p> </p><p> Happy to see Sara take the title. Gorgon felt like a champion that potentially could hold on to that title seemingly forever. It's exactly the aura I want a heel champion to exude.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> First of all, the mysterious person is almost certainly a wrestler and not just a foot. That would be weird.</p><p> </p><p> Second of all, I agree that it was a very good setup show, and I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes. I'm also a bit surprised Sara took the belt; she's had a bit of a slow start in DPW, and Gorgon was doing well as the dominant heel. So I'm wondering where we're going. Especially since there doesn't seem to be a heel waiting to feud with Sara for the belt, and DPW's utility player in Kate Avatar is clearly going to be busy elsewhere. Perhaps we see somebody like Laura Flame step up? Not sure what to expect, and that's a nice place to be in this instance.</p>

MrWolf101 · June 14, 2017

<p>Prediction Contest Update and Card for Ashes in the Fall</p><p> </p><p> Heat Check was a little different this year. Instead of being a pure set-up show for Ashes in the Fall, it served as kind of its own big event. I think that played into Heat Check being one of the harder shows to pick in awhile, which I also think is a good thing. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> With one more show to go in this prediction contest, these are the standings.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>1st Place - kingjames: 14 points (5 from Heat Check)<p> 2nd Place (tie) - Sudo_Nym: 12 points (4 from Heat Check)</p><p> 2nd Place (tie) - tritonmanta: 12 points (3 from Heat Check)</p><p> 3rd Place - Dr_Avalanche: 11 points (3 from Heat Check)</p><p> 4th Place - MisterRomanini: 9 points (0 from Heat Check)</p><p> 5th Place - John Lions: 6 points (0 from Heat Check)</p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The main difference in the standings right now is kingjames predicting SMY winning Heat Check's main event, though with Ashes in the Fall having 14 possible points (for 35 total possible) and a tiebreaker, it's still anyone's game. </p><p> </p><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"> Comments on Venus Tournament</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In some ways, I actually liked this show more than the previous show. The previous show seemed, for lack of a better term, kind of gimmicky. Shock value, you know? That's my own personal preferences coming through there; I tend to prefer solid, straightforward booking, done to perfection. </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You are REALLY going to hate the rest of this season then. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Sara Marie York as Bret Hart? That works for me. She's a much better talker as a face than Bret - Bret doesn't get nearly enough credit for his promos as a heel. But there's something to be said about making the claim of best there was, is, and will be when you're SMY, because, if she's not, she's at least one of the most solid contenders for that title. She has every reason to be confident. </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I couldn't resist. Bret is my favorite wrestler from the New Generation, and such a statement coming from an uber babyface is something that's always fascinated me. </p><p> </p><p> I agree that Hart doesn't get enough credit for his promos, but considering who followed him at the top of WWF, I guess it's not surprising it's been forgotten. I'm not sure if I could ever turn SMY in the same way, though. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I'm glad you really liked the SMY vs Ariel match too. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="tritonmanta" data-cite="tritonmanta" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><em>Hell yeah I'm grabbing the brass ring! Great show, by the way.</em> </div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, thanks! I'm glad you are still enjoying. And the brass ring is still in sight (I swear I won't make you chase them like Vince McMahon <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />).</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Nice solid show. The story told with Ariel and SMY's match is so effective in getting SMY's personality across. Of course, such a pure babyface invites bullying, cheating and betrayal. Getting a great match out of it was a nice little bonus. <p> </p><p> The whole "Gorgon not wanting to play ball" makes for some very interesting storytelling. I like to see how that develops. And what kind of fit she'll throw when you finally do take the belt off her.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks! For something that really was a spur of the moment decision, I really liked how it played out. Ariel really benefited, but you are correct that it helped me firm up SMY's character. One of my favorite matches of the past few years is when Sami Zayn won the NXT title from Neville, and that will be kind of where I want Sara's character to go in DPW (honorable, maybe to a fault, and will that ultimately cost her).</p><p> </p><p> Part of the reason for having Sara win the title straight away is it gets it away from Gorgon. Not that Gorgon hasn't had a good reign, but York is one of the few people she would lose to, while Sara will happily do the job for almost anyone it seems.</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Heat Check Review</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Charity Dark vs Sista Kass</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Charity is a champion, but Kass is a monster, and I think this favors her in singles competition. Plus, it helps push the narrative of their feud better if Kass wins.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> In a vacuum, this looks like a squash match, but I think it's a good opportunity to let Charity look good (while still losing).</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Spot on. No real surprise to me in Kass being the unanimous pick. Charity did put up a good fight, and this was a chance to see how she fairs on her own against the top of DPW. She acquitted herself well, while Kass gets a little more edge to her, so overall a successful match for both competitors.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Claire Winters vs Paige Croft</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="tritonmanta" data-cite="tritonmanta" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Paige gets her revenge for the interference from last time by making Winters tap.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Now that you seem to have a handle on how to book Croft, I think it's time for her to start getting enough of a push to be seen as a solid upper-midcard worker in DPW.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> So this one was unanimous in favor of Paige, which I'm not sure is a good thing in terms of how I am doing with Claire. This match was more about Winters being rewarded for her good performances than saying anything about the future of Croft.</p><p> </p><p> For most of their run, Claire has been second fiddle to Laura, but with Winters catching up in the performance department lately, this was a way of putting them on a little bit more of an equal footing.</p><p> </p><p> As for Paige, yeah, she gets the short end of the stick here. I'm hoping she's enough of a bad ass that she can absorb it, but we'll see.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I feel Paige needs one back?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Paige's momentum agrees with you. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> If we go back to Line in the Sand, this is really Claire getting her win back, but yeah, a lot has happened in between that this hurt Croft more than I thought it would.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I think Paige deserves to win this one, but the POLITICIANS and the SCHEMERS will probably disagree!</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Funny thing is in my headcanon for BSC, Paige was on the booking committee of that company for its final few years. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Laura Flame vs Melody</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I think Laura should win this as part of her push, but I could see it easily going the other way, if ???? is a new debut.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> A lot of the divide here came with whether or not the mystery opponent would be a one off or someone in DPW for the long-term.</p><p> </p><p> Obviously, with it being Melody, this is a one off. It was also Laura's planned match for the next All In All, but with Melody retiring early, I figured why not have it now to give Laura a big popularity boost similar to what Kass got for beating Raven Nightfa</p><p> </p><p> <em>Unfortunately</em>, it didn't work that way. Laura did not gain any popularity from beating Melody clean with no 'Keep Strong' road agent note, which throws up a red flag for me as Melody was at a C- vs Laura's D rating. Flame's weakness has always been her star quality, which was D+ but has now grown to C-. This means it is possible she has reached her popularity cap (her high is 44, but she's been at 43 since April 2020 despite several big wins), which means I need to reevaluate what role she'll play in DPW in the future. This may not affect the short-term booking plans, but it's something I have to keep my eye on.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Suzanne Brazzle vs Zoe Amiss and the match that wasn't</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="tritonmanta" data-cite="tritonmanta" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Miracles are nothing to a Wrestling Goddess, and again, my choices are really biased considering Agent 69 was a pivotal part of one of my prior saves as well.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> So it figures that a match everyone was really looking forward to is the one that I decide to have not take place. My goal was to put more heat on the feud, which is really happening in kind of its own bubble relative to the rest of DPW, but I'm not sure if it was worth it.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Oh, this is an AAA battle that I didn't get to do before Ammis got poached by NOTBPW, and I'm sad that I didn't. Zoe Ammis as a vain, egotistical heel is a wonderful characterization.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, I'm having fun with her character (kind of reminds me a little of your version of Steph Blake) and her performances justify placing her higher on the card than I originally anticipated.</p><p> </p><p> Suzanne Brazzle can still go, though, having not even entered her decline yet (massive destiny roll I think), so I'm hoping to get as much out of this feud as I can.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kate Avatar vs LaRue X</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> I'm totally into the feud, but I haven't really figured out its rhythm. Which is fine, I enjoy being surprised, but it's bad for predictions. I think Kate might get a match win back, but is probably laid out good afterwards by LaRue X and Sista Kass.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> So this is one of those matches that goes against the grain of my usual booking pattern. The original plan was for a flash pinfall win by LaRue after the voice distraction, but that was when Kate was going to win by DQ over Gorgon. With that change, Kate's momentum has been taking a beating (pun intended) lately, so this was a way to halt that slide before what's to come for her.</p><p> </p><p> LaRue probably could have really used the win to get to the next level popularity-wise, but hopefully in the long-run it won't stop her getting to there.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Kate Avatar has booking powers, and will neveruh let anybodyuh else get overuh!</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> LaRue needs to learn to politick like Gorgon if she's ever going to make it in this business. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gorgon vs Sara Marie York</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> SMY is a little too honorable, and that will cost her, but sets up a rematch?</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>SMY has had a rocket strapped to her in DPW, as she rightly should, because she might be the best all-around women's worker in North America. But I don't know if her having the title is what you want or need as part of DPW's long-term narrative plans. I think SMY gets a victory over Gorgon, but one where the title doesn't change hands. Gorgon's crappy enough that I could see her deciding to get intentionally counted out or DQ'ed to keep the title, and SMY's made more than enough enemies at this point that a run-in seems completely reasonable.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, not bad hunches. I purposefully teased every possible screwy ending that would see Sara win but Gorgon retain during the match. I also didn't want Sara to go straight for the roll up on a distracted Gorgon. Not to say she's happy about how she won, but I think she is able to rationalize that she at least gave her opponent a fighting chance.</p><p> </p><p> That said, the match was a big disappointment rating-wise. It was all set up to be right in the wheelhouse of both wrestlers, but their awful chemistry knocked it down at least 10 points, probably more. It's caused a bit of a rearranging to the booking, but nothing major, as this was never intended to be a long-term feud, thankfully.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A mystery! The game is afoot... Another good show setting up stories going forward.<p> </p><p> Happy to see Sara take the title. Gorgon felt like a champion that potentially could hold on to that title seemingly forever. It's exactly the aura I want a heel champion to exude.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, thanks. Yeah, my normal storytelling formula has gotten a little shaken up this season, so it's good to know the shows are still a good read. I'm not doing an extended cliffhanger on this one (it really is the culmination of a story thread that's been going on since the first year of this diary), so expect a resolution soon. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> And yeah, if Gorgon wins at Heat Check, she probably goes on to break Simony's record, which I'd rather not do; Gorgon has enough to brag about as it is. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>First of all, the mysterious person is almost certainly a wrestler and not just a foot. That would be weird.<p> </p><p> Second of all, I agree that it was a very good setup show, and I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes. I'm also a bit surprised Sara took the belt; she's had a bit of a slow start in DPW, and Gorgon was doing well as the dominant heel. So I'm wondering where we're going. Especially since there doesn't seem to be a heel waiting to feud with Sara for the belt, and DPW's utility player in Kate Avatar is clearly going to be busy elsewhere. Perhaps we see somebody like Laura Flame step up? Not sure what to expect, and that's a nice place to be in this instance.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That joke made me audibly laugh.</p><p> </p><p> I'm glad you enjoyed the show as well. It is interesting that no one picked SMY to win the title, which I think is for the reasons you mentioned. I do think she is ready and can carry it, but you're right there are no heels waiting in the wings for a longer term feud. Ashes in the Fall has usually served as the half-way mark of the year, wrapping up the feuds since since Red Alert, and setting up the new ones going through All In All. This year will be mostly the same, but a little different. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> On to Ashes in the Fall! For the second biggest show of the year, it actually has fewer segments (even with two more matches) than Heat Check did. I suppose the tradition here will be for a big twist, like with Phil Vibert attacking Kate last year, instead of a straight up classic card.</p><p> </p><p> I'm somewhat conflicted in giving a hint for the identity of Kate's tormentor that will be revealed during the show. I have a feeling of where the picks will go if I don't give a hint, so hopefully I don't spoil too much. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card for Ashes in the Fall</span></strong><p> </p><p> <strong>Tables Elimination Match for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</strong></p><p> B.W.A. vs Ladies Reborn ©</p><p> </p><p> Emiko Miyoshi vs Kaede Sugiyama</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Two out of Three Falls (Lucha Libre Rules) Tag Match</strong></p><p> Maul Queens (Ursula Saez and Jungle Queen) vs Velvet Dream</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Cage Classic Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</strong></p><p> Hoshiko Tagawa vs Sally Anne Christianson ©</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Last Woman Standing Match</strong></p><p> Ariel Breaks vs Killer Kathy McMahon</p><p> </p><p> <strong>For the AAA Femme Fatale and QAW World Titles</strong></p><p> Suzanne Brazzle © vs Zoe Ammis</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Elimination Match for the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</strong></p><p> Claire Winters vs Laura Flame vs Paige Croft vs Sara Marie York ©</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Bonus Questions (one point each)</span></strong></p><p> How many title changes will there be during the show?</p><p> What will be the match of the night?</p><p> What will be the order of elimination in the main event? (one point for each)</p><p> </p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;">1st Elimination:</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> 2nd Elimination:</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Final Elimination:</div><p></p><p> Who will be revealed as Kate's tormentor? (hint: it is somebody listed on the roster as of the June 2020 update; the clues are in the past Ashes in the Fall shows <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2173562&postcount=58" rel="external nofollow">here</a>, <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2186822&postcount=123" rel="external nofollow">here</a>, <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2200160&postcount=247" rel="external nofollow">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2213374&postcount=394" rel="external nofollow">here</a>.)</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tiebreaker (Price is Right Rules)</span></strong></p><p> What will be the number grade of the show? (last show was 65)</p><p> </p></div></blockquote>

Dr_Avalanche · June 14, 2017

<p>Card for Ashes in the Fall</p><p> </p><p>

Tables Elimination Match for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</p><p>

<strong>B.W.A. </strong>vs Ladies Reborn ©</p><p> </p><p>

<em>When B.W.A were stripped of the titles, I figured part of the reason was that you had other designs for B.W.A, but now I'm not quite sure where this story is heading. Just on momentum, I think B.W.A is riding a bit higher, so let's go with them.</em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p>

Emiko Miyoshi vs <strong>Kaede Sugiyama</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Emiko surprised Kaede last time. I suspect Kaede's revenge will be devastating. I'm not sure I can even watch this match. Maybe with one eye.</em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p>

Two out of Three Falls (Lucha Libre Rules) Tag Match</p><p>

Maul Queens (Ursula Saez and Jungle Queen) vs <strong>Velvet Dream</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>I dig the name Maul Queens, that's pretty great. I think I'm slightly unfairly burying Jaguar Queen in my diary, she's not that bad. But I think Velvet Dream is slightly ahead of them in the power rankings still, so let's go with them. </em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p>

Cage Classic Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p>

Hoshiko Tagawa vs <strong>Sally Anne Christianson ©</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>If Selina interferes, I could potentially see Sally Anne lose what would essentially become a handicap match, but they might still not get the job done. I'm not at all confident, but I still say Sally Anne retains, after much struggle.</em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p>

Last Woman Standing Match</p><p>

<strong>Ariel Breaks</strong> vs Killer Kathy McMahon</p><p> </p><p>

<em>This match... Everything suggests McMahon will just steamroll Ariel, but I can't help but think at some point McMahon will get her comeuppance, and it might be here.</em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p>

For the AAA Femme Fatale and QAW World Titles</p><p>

<strong>Suzanne Brazzle © </strong>vs Zoe Ammis</p><p> </p><p>

<em>I have no idea what you're allowed to do with the belts of alliance partners when you borrow them. It could well be a really messy finish, but I say Brazzle officially gets the win. </em></p><p><em>

</em></p><p>

Elimination Match for the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</p><p>

Claire Winters vs Laura Flame vs <strong>Paige Croft</strong> vs Sara Marie York ©</p><p> </p><p>

<em>I don't think it's above you to take the belt off SMY the event after she won, and if my longshot prediction about Kate's tormentor is correct, you probably will do that. First I considered hedging my bets, but let's go all in instead. </em><img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><em>

</em></p><p>

Bonus Questions (one point each)</p><p>

How many title changes will there be during the show? I have no idea how the AAA vs QAW titles is going to play out, that's a bit of a wild card. I'll say <strong>one </strong>title change. </p><p>

What will be the match of the night? <em>I think Brazzle vs Ammis could be a barnburner, but I still say the</em> <strong>main event </strong><em>will be the match of the night.</em></p><p>

What will be the order of elimination in the main event? (one point for each)</p><p>

1st Elimination: <strong>Laura Flame</strong></p><p>

2nd Elimination: <strong>Claire Winters</strong></p><p>

Final Elimination: <strong>Sara Marie York</strong></p><p>

Who will be revealed as Kate's tormentor? (hint: it is somebody listed on the roster as of the June 2020 update; the clues are in the past Ashes in the Fall shows here, here, here, and here.) <em>I *really* haven't been able to connect the clues. My mind kept going to people that didn't fit the bill, people that had already left the roster. But let's go with someone really unexpected, and say it is</em> <strong>Paige Croft,</strong><em> the reveal triggering a heel turn for the Tiny Terror. My only justification is that she has history with Kate since the BSC era? There might be some grievance she has been keeping quiet about since joining. It's quite meta, and a simpler answer could be Kathy McMahon, but eh. </em></p><p> </p><p>

Tiebreaker (Price is Right Rules)</p><p>

What will be the number grade of the show? (last show was 65) <em>Assuming the main event will be better than last time, I imagine we'll see a small improvement. I won't go over the top, but let's say </em><strong>67</strong>.</p>

Sudo_Nym · June 15, 2017

<p>Tables Elimination Match for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</p><p>

<em>I can't see BWA losing this match. Which means I'm not really sure what to expect- BWA should be above the titles and working on a push for the main title, so I'm not sure what they do if they win. But I'm also not sure who is around to feud with the Ladies if they win, so I'm expecting some form of surprise in this match.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Emiko Miyoshi vs <strong>Kaede Sugiyama</strong></p><p>

<em>I'm thinking we get a screwy finish in this one in order to set up the third as a blow off.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Two out of Three Falls (Lucha Libre Rules) Tag Match</p><p>

Maul Queens (Ursula Saez and Jungle Queen) vs <strong>Velvet Dream</strong></p><p>

<em>Just because I think they're the best shout to face BWA in a feud. Ursula Saez has potential, but I think she's been underwhelming, and needs a bit more seasoning before her team gets a real push.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Cage Classic Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p>

<em>Generation NOW didn't really go anywhere, and I don't see them starting.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Last Woman Standing Match</p><p>

Ariel Breaks vs <strong>Killer Kathy McMahon</strong></p><p>

<em>I think this match is to set up McMahon as a killer, so she can feud up the card. Ariel is another in that "Has loads of potential, but isn't quite ready yet" camp, but McMahon seems like she's good to go now.</em></p><p> </p><p>

For the AAA Femme Fatale and QAW World Titles</p><p>

<em>I don't think you can switch the titles, but I'd like to see Ammis wins in a screwball fashion that gets the duke but not the belts. Not sure if that's a good prediction, or just my own preference.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Elimination Match for the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</p><p>

<em>I don't think you should be taking the belt off SMY so quickly. I was surprised to see her take if off Gorgon, but now that she has it, I think she has to hold it.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Questions (one point each)</p><p>

How many title changes will there be during the show? I have no idea how the AAA vs QAW titles is going to play out, that's a bit of a wild card. I'll say one title change. </p><p>

What will be the match of the night? <strong>Brazzle vs. Ammis</strong> has the best talent, I think.</p><p>

What will be the order of elimination in the main event? (one point for each)</p><p>

1st Elimination: Claire Winters</p><p>

2nd Elimination: Paige Croft</p><p>

Final Elimination: Laura Flame</p><p>

Who will be revealed as Kate's tormentor? (hint: it is somebody listed on the roster as of the June 2020 update; the clues are in the past Ashes in the Fall shows here, here, here, and here.) I'm guessing <strong>Simony Sentinel</strong> returns in heel mode.</p><p> </p><p>

Tiebreaker (Price is Right Rules)</p><p>

What will be the number grade of the show? (last show was 65) I'm thinking we hit a 65 again. Brazzle vs. Ammis should be good, but the main event is a bit of a wild card in my head. But my official guess is <strong>68</strong> because the Price is Right!</p>

kingjames · June 16, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MrWolf101" data-cite="MrWolf101" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You are REALLY going to hate the rest of this season then. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Hah! No, I doubt that. I will probably bomb out in terms of predictions, since I tend to be more straightforward in my booking, but one of the joys of reading diaries is to see other people do things in ways I wouldn't do them, and make them <em>work</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MrWolf101" data-cite="MrWolf101" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I couldn't resist. Bret is my favorite wrestler from the New Generation, and such a statement coming from an uber babyface is something that's always fascinated me. <p> </p><p> I agree that Hart doesn't get enough credit for his promos, but considering who followed him at the top of WWF, I guess it's not surprising it's been forgotten. I'm not sure if I could ever turn SMY in the same way, though. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Right? It's such a heel statement to make. Bret's kayfabe character is endlessly fascinating. Starts as an arrogant heel, and...just sort of stays the same when he becomes face. Gives sunglasses out to kids, I guess that’s the difference. But really, such a huge part of Bret Hart’s character is based on arrogance. “The Excellence of Execution”, for instance? For a guy who’s not considered “flashy”, his characterization is so very much heel-like aggrandizement. It’s seen as being justified within kayfabe, though. And really, even before “meta-stories” like CM Punk ushered in or Daniel Bryan rocketed to the top with, Bret’s character is honestly pretty much Bret Hart. The dude is truly one of the greats, but boy, does the actual man - not the character - <em>know</em> that he’s one of the greats. Dude’s so up his own butt, he should be coming back out of his own mouth.</p><p> </p><p> I mean, I don’t think it’s any knock on you as a storyteller that you can’t pull off perhaps the greatest double-turn of all-time <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> And really, that was perfect players at the perfect time in the perfect place. Bret’s vision of wrestling was being supplanted by a vision of wrestling seen through the lens of the Austin character, and Bret’s actual discomfort with the direction the industry was going helped him achieve what I think may be the most important part of being an effective heel is - he believed that he was unquestionably <em>right</em>. Though I know you meant it as a joke, I think it’s true that you can’t turn SMY in the same way, because DPW is already at (or waaaaay beyond) where the WWF at the dawn of the Attitude Era.</p><p> </p><p> It’s fun to see who in our diaries pick up Bret Hart traits. In my diary, Amber Allen is my take on Bret Hart.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MrWolf101" data-cite="MrWolf101" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Haha, thanks! I'm glad you are still enjoying. And the brass ring is still in sight (I swear I won't make you chase them like Vince McMahon <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />).</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> “I’ve grabbed so many of MrWolf101’s brass rings that it’s finally dawned on me that they’re just that, completely imaginary.”</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MrWolf101" data-cite="MrWolf101" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Yeah, I'm having fun with her character (kind of reminds me a little of your version of Steph Blake) and her performances justify placing her higher on the card than I originally anticipated.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> What can I say? I have a spot in my heart for delusionally arrogant heels.</p><p> </p><p> Zoe is honestly one of the better lower-popularity pick ups in the game. If you get a good destiny roll, she’s got a really solid set of both in-ring and on-camera skills that make her incredibly valuable in pop > perf feds, but also in pop = perf feds. She’s a project, at least compared to Alicia Strong and Melody and Gorgon, but a little bit of investment and careful building will definitely set Zoe Ammis up as a main-event star.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card for Ashes in the Fall</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> Tables Elimination Match for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</p><p> B.W.A. vs <strong>Ladies Reborn ©</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>Cracks have been starting to form in the foundation of B.W.A. recently. I think another loss - probably due to miscommunication - pushes that even further. I suspect Kass takes the loss, since Foxxy's been on a bit of a losing streak.</em></p><p> </p><p> Emiko Miyoshi vs <strong>Kaede Sugiyama</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>Kaede is going to get some serious heel heat from beating the everloving crap out of the "how can you hate her, she's adorable?" babyface Emiko.</em></p><p> </p><p> Two out of Three Falls (Lucha Libre Rules) Tag Match</p><p> <strong>Maul Queens (Ursula Saez and Jungle Queen)</strong> vs Velvet Dream</p><p> </p><p> <em>I smell a screwy finish here. The Queens need to set themselves up as a legit team, and this may be a platform to feed them to Ladies Reborn if B.W.A. doesn't challenge for the tag titles after the match - or if B.W.A. takes the titles from them.</em></p><p> </p><p> Cage Classic Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p> Hoshiko Tagawa vs <strong>Sally Anne Christianson ©</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>I'm expecting to see a 1983 NWA/Mid-South Harley Race vs. Ric Flair level of brutality here. Battle for Atlanta level mayhem. I think Christianson gets the win here, but pays for it in blood.</em></p><p> </p><p> Last Woman Standing Match</p><p> Ariel Breaks vs <strong>Killer Kathy McMahon</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>I think Ariel Breaks winds up winning by losing here - I think she acquits herself in such a way that she winds up looking like she hung in there against a much stronger, much more dangerous opponent. Breaks eventually goes down and stays down, but the level of grit and determination she shows might propel Breaks further along in terms of her perception than the win benefits McMahon.</em></p><p> </p><p> For the AAA Femme Fatale and QAW World Titles</p><p> Suzanne Brazzle © vs <strong>Zoe Ammis</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>I think Zoe cheats, and I don't think she cares that she doesn't win the titles here, because hurting Brazzle (and taking the belts later) is a higher priority.</em></p><p> </p><p> Elimination Match for the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</p><p> Claire Winters vs Laura Flame vs Paige Croft vs <strong>Sara Marie York ©</strong></p><p> </p><p> <em>Having both Winters and Flame in the same match kind of tilts this one in favor of those two. But just as the Iconic Duo managed to work as a unit all through their four-way match with Nikki Cross & Asuka and still didn't win, I think the same thing happens here. I think York keeps the title, despite significant attempts at shenanigans by Fire N Ice.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Bonus Questions (one point each)</span></strong></p><p> How many title changes will there be during the show?</p><p> </p><p> <em>Oddly enough for such a usually big show, I think </em><em><strong>zero</strong></em><em>.</em></p><p> </p><p> What will be the match of the night?</p><p> </p><p> <em>SMY is on a whole other level, but I think </em><em><strong>Brazzle vs. Ammis</strong></em><em> is a money match, there's two potentially high prestige belts on the line...I think the semi-main might beat out out the main event.</em></p><p> </p><p> What will be the order of elimination in the main event? (one point for each)</p><p> 1st Elimination: <strong>Paige Croft</strong></p><p> 2nd Elimination: <strong>Laura Flame</strong></p><p> Final Elimination: <strong>Claire Winters</strong></p><p> </p><p> Who will be revealed as Kate's tormentor? (hint: it is somebody listed on the roster as of the June 2020 update; the clues are in the past Ashes in the Fall shows here, here, here, and here.)</p><p> </p><p> <em><strong>Simony Sentinel</strong></em><em> turns to the dark side? Though, I wonder. Is it really the dark side? Or is it one of DPW's first stars, a woman who soldiered through the early days of the promotion when crowds of less than 100 people showed up, who found herself unceremoniously dumped as a result of cost-cutting, coming back to bring down the corporate, sell-out version of DPW? In that case, you've got a compelling match up - two people who believe they represent the side of justice. That's when things can get real ugly.</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tiebreaker (Price is Right Rules)</span></strong></p><p> What will be the number grade of the show? (last show was 65)</p><p> <em>Despite SMY, I think the best match of the night is going to be Brazzle vs. Ammis, so I think we dip a bit to a </em><em><strong>62</strong></em><em>.</em></p>

MrWolf101 · June 22, 2017

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Right? It's such a heel statement to make. Bret's kayfabe character is endlessly fascinating. Starts as an arrogant heel, and...just sort of stays the same when he becomes face. Gives sunglasses out to kids, I guess that’s the difference. But really, such a huge part of Bret Hart’s character is based on arrogance. “The Excellence of Execution”, for instance? For a guy who’s not considered “flashy”, his characterization is so very much heel-like aggrandizement. It’s seen as being justified within kayfabe, though. And really, even before “meta-stories” like CM Punk ushered in or Daniel Bryan rocketed to the top with, Bret’s character is honestly pretty much Bret Hart. The dude is truly one of the greats, but boy, does the actual man - not the character - <em>know</em> that he’s one of the greats. Dude’s so up his own butt, he should be coming back out of his own mouth.<p> </p><p> I mean, I don’t think it’s any knock on you as a storyteller that you can’t pull off perhaps the greatest double-turn of all-time <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> And really, that was perfect players at the perfect time in the perfect place. Bret’s vision of wrestling was being supplanted by a vision of wrestling seen through the lens of the Austin character, and Bret’s actual discomfort with the direction the industry was going helped him achieve what I think may be the most important part of being an effective heel is - he believed that he was unquestionably <em>right</em>. Though I know you meant it as a joke, I think it’s true that you can’t turn SMY in the same way, because DPW is already at (or waaaaay beyond) where the WWF at the dawn of the Attitude Era.</p><p> </p><p> It’s fun to see who in our diaries pick up Bret Hart traits. In my diary, Amber Allen is my take on Bret Hart.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Oh definitely. The best part is I don't think it's any different than how Bret felt (and probably openly stated so backstage) like you said. Really, he's the only main event face I can think of whose gimmick was "I am a great wrestler." Sure, Mr. Perfect kind of had that, but he was a heel. CM Punk was the closest in gimmick as "the best in the world," but that was more about him in the ring and on the mic. Daniel Bryan is probably the closest in terms of gimmick, but that mixed in an underdog angle that was built more on his size than his skill. It's really a rarity to have technical skill prized by WWF/E at all, which makes his place in the company's history that much more amazing.</p><p> </p><p> I can definitely see how Amber Allen could fit that mold. For me, SMY can use the gimmick because while she knows she's the best, she doesn't think that makes her a better person than anyone, and she always fights fair because she believes she can beat anyone straight up. Whether that serves her well in DPW, we'll just have to stay tuned.</p><p> </p><p> I guess SMY in AAA could turn heel along the same lines as Bret did. She came up through the Cat's Lair, was loved and adored by the fans, but if the product starting moving towards BSC (and the crowd loved that more), then I don't think she would stand for it.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> What can I say? I have a spot in my heart for delusionally arrogant heels.</p><p> </p><p> Zoe is honestly one of the better lower-popularity pick ups in the game. If you get a good destiny roll, she’s got a really solid set of both in-ring and on-camera skills that make her incredibly valuable in pop > perf feds, but also in pop = perf feds. She’s a project, at least compared to Alicia Strong and Melody and Gorgon, but a little bit of investment and careful building will definitely set Zoe Ammis up as a main-event star.</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I really wish I had signed Zoe earlier. It helps that I kind of stumbled onto her character, but I can't help but be influenced by other diaries here. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> She is much better than I thought she would be, so hopefully I can maximize her talent. In BSC, she probably would have maxed out at the midcard level, but she's gotten a good destiny roll from what I can tell in this game. </p><p> </p><p> In other news, I was planning on having an interlude up before Ashes in the Fall, but I decided to hold off on it just in case it gave anyone the wrong idea for predictions on the show. It will now be up after that show, which should be posted this Saturday (let's call it a 72 hour warning for predictions <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />).</p>

MrWolf101 · July 5, 2017

<p>Chapter 43: In the Air Tonight</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/ZR9WXt4.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Presents…Ashes in the Fall</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/BNoZSqp.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Live from the DPW Warehouse</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Las Vegas, Nevada</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Saturday, Week 1, October 2020</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Attendance: 458</div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Show Opening:</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOcNyCA.jpg</span><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The chorus of </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-QmgdUVTI" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-QmgdUVTI" rel="external nofollow"><em>Heartbreaker</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-QmgdUVTI" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> is met with loud cheers as Sara Marie York steps out with her freshly won Queen of the Ring belt to open the show.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/a4qrJi3.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Jim Lou Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Ashes in the Fall! This has always been a big night for Dark Phoenix Wrestling, and I can’t think of a better way to kick things off than with our new champion.</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/y9PVgsr.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Doc Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>We’re in a bit of a weird situation since Gorgon has not activated her rematch clause yet, but knowing Sara, she won’t want to just sit back and take the night off.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Climbing into the ring, Sara increases the wattage in the room by gracing the audience with her smile, “Thank you, thank you. It’s been too long since I’ve held one of these, but believe me when I say I really couldn’t have done this without all of you. Since my first night in DPW, you have embraced me with open arms, and there is no way I can ever repay you for that. The best I can do is come out here and give you everything I have, just like I’ve always done, and hope…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the fans wrapped around her finger, York’s spell is only broken by the first beats of </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/xIXCVZ9evuo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="PropellerHeads - SpyBreak!"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/WAoTDXI.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Welcomed by cheers mixed with confusion, Paige Croft enters the warehouse and heads straight for the ring.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Paige, I didn’t expect…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Holding up her hand, Croft stops York mid-sentence and stares at the title belt slung across the new champion’s shoulder, “Sara, first I want to say congratulations. Second, where’s my title shot?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Paige, if you want…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “This isn’t about what I want Sara; this is about what I’ve earned. I’ve spent the better part of the past six months getting my ass kicked for you, and now I want what’s coming to me. I am the last BSC Queen of the Ring, and I still think about that title every day. You say you’re the best, so prove it.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After Croft’s declaration, York moves her microphone away from her face so that she can talk to the Tiny Terror directly without the crowd overhearing, but Paige stops her again, “Come on Sara, I want it. These fans want it!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Her statement met by loud applause from the crowd, Croft waits for a reply from the slightly surprised Queen of the Ring, but before York can answer, </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kEGuHdKn0Lc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Led zeppelin - Immigrant Song"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> starts to play.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Wait one God damn second! If anyone’s getting a title shot tonight, it’s us! Or have you already forgot the promise you made at Heat Check, Sara?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Speaking over the boos from the audience, Laura Flame walks towards the ring with Claire Winters at her side, the Ice Woman taking her turn to speak, “You know Sara, for all your talk of being the best there is, you sure don’t look like you want to fight. Your words were pretty clear, and we’ve come to collect.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Joining York and Croft in the ring, Fire N Ice circle the two wrestlers while Sara starts her response, “You know what, you two are right. I did promise you the first shot at this belt once I won it. And Paige, you’re right. You’ve been fighting at my side almost since the day I first I came to DPW, and you deserve to chance to become champion again, too. So…since I never back down from a challenge, I will face all three of you in an elimination match for the Queen of the Ring title, tonight!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Wow, that sounds like an amazing match!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Fire N Ice appear miffed by this proposal, Paige looks at the cheering crowd before responding, “You know what I think?” The guard of Flame and Winters down, Croft lashes out at the pair, striking the Ice Woman first. Instead of coming to the rescue of her partner, Laura charges at Sara and tackles the Queen of the Ring to the mat.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The four wrestlers brawling brings the energy of the audience to a fever pitch, the melee only ending when security finally separates the two teams, Sara and Paige standing side-by-side in an uneasy alliance.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #1: B.W.A. vs Ladies Reborn © – Tables Elimination Match for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/Eo5Rf9H.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/m1TODO6.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/YktNqrZ.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/kq95o5v.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/sZpWAMg.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/sZpWAMg.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Once Fire N Ice join Croft and York backstage, the hot crowd greets the arrival of B.W.A. with loud boos. While LaRue X motions for the fans to get louder, the tag team champions step out, both members of the Ladies Reborn proudly holding up their title belts before heading to the ring.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Sandra and Charity have to be considered underdogs in this match, but anything can happen when tables are involved.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>The champions will look to use those tables to their advantage, but with their combined power, I have to think B.W.A. will still come out on top when all is said and done.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With no tag rules in effect, Charity begins the contest against LaRue while Shine battles Sista Kass. Both challengers are impressive early on, punishing the Ladies Reborn with closed fists and stiff kicks. After Kass take out both Dark and Sandra with successive Kill Switches, LaRue goes to the floor to retrieve tables from underneath the ring.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The process of setting up numerous tables in the ring gives the Ladies enough time to recover, using their combined aerial abilities to take on Kass. As the champions fight back, the boisterous audience gets behind them fully, which appears to fire up Charity and Shine even more.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Only when Sandra goes for a Rise and Shine hurricanrana on Kass does the first elimination occur. With LaRue and Dark fully occupied fighting one another, Shine attempts to flip the 240-pound wrestler over, but gets caught in the air instead. Walking over to the nearest table, Kass powerbombs the small blonde through the wooden plank to move her team one step closer to reclaiming the tag titles.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>*Elimination #1: Sandra Shine (by Sista Kass)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now with the numbers advantage, Kass and LaRue take turns beating up on Charity, but when they try to drag Dark towards one of the tables to win the match, a recovered Shine comes to the rescue. Despite having been eliminated, Sandra wields a freshly retrieved steel chair to take out LaRue. When Shine follows up by hitting Kass across the back with the weapon, the behemoth’s only reaction is an angry snort.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Wisely retreating to the floor, Sandra tries to stay one step ahead of Kass while Charity gets to her feet in the ring. Laying the knocked out LaRue across a table, Dark jumps to the top rope then connects with a Sugar Smack to eliminate the slender brawler to a loud pop.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> *Elimination #2: LaRue X (by Charity Dark)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After knocking Sandra to the warehouse floor with a punch, Kass turns her attention back to the action in the ring, and finding that her stablemate has been eliminated, sets her sights on Charity as she climbs up to the ring apron.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A forearm across the back stuns Dark, and Kass moves to lift her up for a Kill Switch through another table, but LaRue stands up and stops her. Pulling Charity away from her partner, LaRue drives the blonde through a table with Black Power and starts to celebrate.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winners via Table Break and New…</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/ARsNtbE.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When no bell rings out, LaRue turns to the referee, who emphatically tells her that because she had already been eliminated from the match, she can not eliminate Dark.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While LaRue cusses out Gregory Chapman, Sandra reenters the ring and jumps the slender brawler from behind, causing both women to spill to the floor. Focused solely on Charity, Kass lifts the member of the Ladies Reborn up to finish the match, but Dark has enough presence of mind to kick her way out of the grasp of her opponent.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> This resistance only serves to strengthen Kass’ resolve, but when the 240-pound wrestler charges at Charity, the blonde jumps up for a drop kick that sends the behemoth crashing backwards, right through a table propped up in one of the corners, and the referee calls for the bell to loud cheers.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winners via Table Break and Still DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Champions: Ladies Reborn</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C- (59)</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I can’t believe it! The Ladies Reborn have won!</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The sound of the bell causes both Shine and LaRue to stop their fight on the floor, and seeing her tag team partner standing triumphantly, an ecstatic Shine climbs into the ring and congratulates Charity with a hug. As the champions celebrate their upset victory with their title belts, a disbelieving LaRue checks on Kass and then helps the 240-pound wrestler to her feet.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Sensing that they have nothing else to gain by staying, the Ladies Reborn quickly head to the back to more applause from the fans.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Surprisingly calm, LaRue watches as the tag team champions leave, her only movement the signal to a nearby staffer to hand her a microphone.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “What…a…shock. I should’ve known I can’t trust the system to be fair,” looking up, LaRue’s eyes blaze with fury as the volume of her voice grows exponentially, “We won this match! Y’all know it, the referee knows it, all the people watching at home know it! We got cheated, </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>again</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">! Just like last month, just like every other month!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The tempest raging inside her on fully display, LaRue leans over the top rope to shout at the booing crowd, “And y’all love it! You love seeing two strong Black women screwed over! You love to see them keep us down! Those days are over! Kate Avatar suspends us so some lily-white has-been can walk right in here and win the Venus Tournament? I call bull shit! Kate, you cheated to win our match at Heat Check and you know it. That little distraction you engineered is the only reason you won, so I want a rematch!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Gesturing towards her stablemate, LaRue steps back from the ropes and stares down at the mat as she quietly delivers her final warning, “And if we don’t get what I want, we’ll burn this whole place to the ground.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: C+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While LaRue drops her mic and leads a limping Kass out of the ring to a chorus of continuing boos, the video screen cuts backstage. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/dYTS9u8.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In the distance, a rampaging Gorgon is accosting anyone she can get her hands on. Running past the camera into the shot, Hailey Hunter, with microphone outstretched, races towards the former Queen of the Ring.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOjdvnd.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Gorgon, you lost your title at Heat Check, but you’ve turned down your rematch clau…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Roughly grabbing Hunter by the shoulders, Gorgon shakes the interviewer, “Do you know where she is?!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “I’m sorry?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Do you know where Simony Sentinel is?!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “No, I don’t think…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Then what good are you?! You find Simony, and tell her I’m looking for her! And if you don’t, I’m going to take it out on you!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Shoving Hailey to the ground, Gorgon storms away, the shot ending with Hunter looking up incredulously at the camera from the floor.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #2: Emiko Miyoshi vs Kaede Sugiyama</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/7A68NMO.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/M1ak0gt.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> To start the match, Emiko reaches out her hand to shake Kaede’s, but the veteran slaps away the gesture from the cruiserweight.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Not wasting any time in going on the attack, Sugiyama unleashes a brutal series of moves on Miyoshi, leaving the 22-year-old dazed within the first minute of the match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Trying to fight through this haze, Emiko matches the energy of her opponent then surpasses it, forcing Kaede to expand a great deal of effort in trying to keep up with her.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In each exchange, however, the veteran uses her experience to inflict the most damage, battering Miyoshi’s head with repeated blows. Even when the fast-paced action shifts to the air, Sugiyama manages to come out on top, using a combination of flying elbows and dropkicks from the top rope to leave her opponent down and out.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>If Kaede came here tonight to teach Emiko a lesson, she is certainly doing just that. Miyoshi may have caught her off guard last time, but this is now Sugiyama’s match to win.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Just as confident in her impending victory as DPW’s color commentator, Kaede does not go for a pin. Instead, she slaps Miyoshi’s head each time the cruiserweight tries to get up, drawing the ire of the crowd.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The fans now squarely behind Emiko, they are sent buzzing as the 22-year-old rallies with a flurry of high-flying moves after stunning her foe with a kick to the head from the canvas. When a frustrated Kaede charges, Miyoshi jumps up and uses a quick Victory Roll to secure another win over the veteran. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Winner via Pinfall: Emiko Miyoshi</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>My goodness, Miyoshi did it again!</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>It looks like I spoke too soon. After this, maybe me and Sugiyama will both finally learn not to take Emiko so lightly.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Barely able to hold herself up, Emiko leans against the ropes as her victory is celebrated by the crowd. On the other side of the ring, Kaede gets to her feet, her head twitching as if she is trying to force herself to come to terms with what just happened.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Recovering her bearings, Miyoshi limps towards her opponent to comfort her. A pat on the back snaps Sugiyama out of her trance, but the audience has already fully anticipated what comes next.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Lashing out with a clothesline, Kaede whales away on Emiko, targeting the cruiserweight’s weakened limbs and then her head. Relentless in her attack, Sugiyama ignores the booing from the fans until a squad of security guards pull the veteran off of her victim.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: E</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/x2Dq4f8.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/x5SF8WV.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/NXWlqwp.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Backstage, an already fuming Seduction paces back and forth in front of the camera while her two clients stare menacingly at the lens.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “I…you!” pulling at her hair as she moves erratically, Seduction stammers and stutters while attempting to crystalize her anger into words. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Ursula Saez and the Jungle Queen exchange a brief glance before stepping forward, the Mayan Mauler speaking for her team, “Velvet Dream, look what you have done. Electric Dreamer, Seduction offered you the world, and you spat in her face. Velvet Suarez, you turned your back on me and our people, for what? A little bit of </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>elogio</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;">? We will make you pay tonight for what you’ve done to us. Que Dios tenga misericordia de a tu almas.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Ursula walks past the camera, leaving a still pacing Seduction with the Jungle Queen. The veteran brawler outstretches her arms before looking up at the ceiling and yelling, “We are the Maul Queens, and we can do anything!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #3: Maul Queens (w/ Seduction) vs Velvet Dream – Two out of Three Falls (Lucha Libre Rules)</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/x5SF8WV.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/NXWlqwp.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/BRjcmA0.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/YNQZbsf.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>These two teams have been circling each other ever since the Maul Queens attacked Electric Dreamer and Velvet Suarez at Bitter Harvest.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>You’re right, Jim. This is a grudge match, pure and simple. Both Ursula Saez and the Jungle Queen love to get in close and mix it up, which should present some problems for the high-flying offense of Velvet Dream.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Playing out much like Doc Messing’s prediction, the bout sees a back and forth battle between the two teams, though Electric Dreamer comes out looking the best among the foursome at every turn. Smooth in her offense, the luchadora ignores the shrieking from her former manager to take the fight to her opponents.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Dreamer hits the Jungle Queen with an E.M.P., she goes for the pin, only for Seduction to enter the ring and smash the white and gold clad luchadora over the back with a chair, causing the referee to immediately call for the disqualification.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Leaders 1 - 0: Velvet Dream</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Yelling for the Jungle Queen to go for the pin, Seduction lets out a frustrated scream when Dreamer kicks out at two. When the manager goes to hit her former client with chair again, she is taken out by Velvet Suarez, who sacrifices winning the match to protect her partner.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Suarez does not have to wait long to get back into the action, as she faces off against Ursula Saez once Dreamer and the Jungle Queen roll to the outside to recover. The exchange is brief, as within a minute the former tag team partners topple over the top rope while still brawling.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The legal wrestlers once again, Electric Dreamer and the Jungle Queen resume their fight, which the white and gold clad luchadora caps off with an E.M.P. that earns her team their second fall. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winners Two Falls to Zero: Velvet Dream</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Even as the warehouse is filled with the cursing shrieks of Seduction as she leads her defeated clients to the back, the crowd’s attention shifts to the video screen. The camera perched over the shoulder of Hailey Hunter as she walks down a narrow hallway, the interviewer barges into the office of Kate Avatar, who is leaning over her desk while focusing on her laptop screen.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOjdvnd.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Kate, we need to talk. It’s chaos out there. I just got assaulted again, this time by Gorgon. B.W.A. are threatening to burn this building down if you don’t give LaRue a rematch. What are you going to do about all this?!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Hyvuq0.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Still writing on the piece of paper she discovered in her locker at the end of Heat Check, Kate does not glance up from her computer until the interviewer steps right next to her.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Kate, I’m talking to you!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “I heard you!” a tinge of annoyance drips from Avatar’s voice as she stands upright and turns towards Hunter, “If Gorgon wants Simony Sentinel so badly, she can use her Queen of the Ring rematch clause to get her. Next month, it’ll be Gorgon against Simony and Sara Marie York for the title in a three-way match. And if LaRue X wants a rematch against me, she’s got it, but that will be a three-way match too; me against her and Sista Kass. Hell, let’s just make all the matches on the show three-way ones, just like Ménage a Tres used to be in BSC, so all of them can stop bitching and complaining! Now if you’ll excuse me, I have something more important to deal with.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Hunter searches for a follow up question, Hell Cat pushes past her, and signals for the cameraman to follow her as she exits her office.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: C</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #4: Hoshiko Tagawa vs Sally Anne Christianson © – Classic Cage Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/dBBDsXj.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/lKtiHxc.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/psHhr1Z.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Can you believe that Doc? Ménage a Tres is coming back!</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Well, either Tres or Trois, those sound like some great matches, but we’re about to have a pretty good one right now.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Selina Svelte forced to watch the action from the outside, Sally and Hoshiko engage in fight built around each woman’s wrestling prowess. While the action is crisp, the rowdy crowd appears to crave blood instead of technical mastery, which hurts the fan involvement in the match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Not letting the reduced volume of noise coming from the audience slow her down, Christianson is incredibly impressive in her takedowns of Tagawa, using the cage as a weapon to add extra punishment to her offense.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Hoshiko manages to stay in the match through grit and determination, her best string of attacks come after her tag team partner slides a kendo stick through one of the openings in the cage. Striking Sally in the head with the rod first before using the weapon as leverage in the Rolling Leglock, Tagawa yells for Christianson to tap out.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Fighting through the pain, Sally manages to power out of the submission hold, then grabs the kendo stick and goes to town on Tagawa.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/fzOUm1W.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Knowing that her partner is in trouble, Selina begins climbing up the outside of the cage. Noticing this too late to stop the blonde in her initial ascent, Christianson leaves her opponent down on the mat to meet Svelte at the top of the cage.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> At the apex, the two wrestlers exchange blows, Sally winning the battle then turning Svelte around and grabbing her by the waist.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Wait…what…she can’t be!</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Seizing the attention of the crowd, Christianson sends herself and Selina crashing down to the canvas with a Superplex from the top of the cage, the blonde technician landing on her tag team partner with a loud thud.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> To the amazed applause of the audience, Sally crawls over to Tagawa and drapes her arm over her for the 1 – 2 – 3. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall and Still DPW Athena Warrior: Sally Anne Christianson</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/d8b9d8M.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In a dark corner in what can be assumed to be backstage, Killer Kathy McMahon’s reflection stares into the camera lens. Her face speckled with the dirt covering the mirror, McMahon never blinks as she speaks, “The time has come, young one. Can you feel it? So much pain and suffering…I don’t think you’re ready. It has all been leading to this. When I deliver my final judgment to you, all will know the power I possess.” </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The camera panning back, Kathy turns to face it, “Remember Ariel, hope is always the last thing to die.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #5: Ariel Breaks vs Killer Kathy McMahon – Last Woman Standing Match</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/FOATvSe.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/d8b9d8M.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Facing off against her former Jawbreaker partner, Ariel puts on a brave face as Killer Kathy McMahon waits for her to make the first move. Ending the standoff, Breaks charges, and the brawl is on.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While the chaotic nature of the fight does not suit Ariel, Kathy thrives, each punch rocking her opponent. Switching to survival mode, Breaks goes to the outside to grab whatever weapon she can get her hands on, but McMahon keeps moving forward.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Ariel’s use of a chair only stops Kathy for a moment, so she grabs a garbage can. Denting the metal on the skull of her foe, Breaks tries to follow up by splashing onto McMahon from the top rope, only for the brawler to catch her in the air with a Glittering Jawbreaker.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Instead of rolling her opponent back into the ring, Kathy digs under the apron and pulls out a razor-wire covered baseball bat. A few whacks to Ariel’s face busts the 24-year-old open, but the sight of blood only seems to cause McMahon to hit her victim harder.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>DPW has had its share of violent matches, but…but I don’t think we’ve ever seen anything like this.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Her face turned into an unrecognizable bloody pulp by Kathy’s assault, Breaks does her best to fight back through her crimson mask, but her determined rival has an answer for every comeback attempt.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Out on her feet, Ariel succumbs to another Glittering Jawbreaker, but instead of letting the referee simply count to ten, Kathy drags Breaks back into the ring and then retrieves a chair from the front row.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Lifting Ariel up, McMahon places her former tag team partner’s head in between her legs and then piledrives her skull into the chair. The sound of vertebrae cracking against steel stuns the crowd, but Kathy does not stop there.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Following up with one piledriver after another, McMahon repeats her decimation of Breaks over and over again until some in the audience start to shout for mercy.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Kathy’s only answer is another piledriver into the steel chair.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Then another.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> And another.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> And another.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> And another.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> And another.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Jesus, why isn’t the referee stopping this match?!</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>He can’t Jim. This match goes until someone can’t answer a ten count. Kathy just…won’t let that happen.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Continuing on for another full minute, Kathy’s rampage is only put to an end when the referee takes advantage of a motionless Ariel lying flat on the mat to quickly count to ten before McMahon can lift her victim up again.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Ten Count: Killer Kathy McMahon</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Breathing heavily as her hand is raised by the referee, McMahon’s gaze remains transfixed on bloody massacre at her feet. This focus remains even as medical personnel enter the ring, all keeping a wary eye on Kathy as they strap Ariel to a board and stabilize her neck.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Only when Breaks is slowly carried out of the ring and then up the ramp does McMahon lift her head, greeting the silent crowd with a look of grim determination hiding behind a faint smile.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: D</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/oIkonji.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOjdvnd.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With her two title belts over her shoulders, Suzanne Brazzle stands backstage, a microphone held up to her mouth by Hailey Hunter.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Rather than wait for the interviewer to ask her first question, Suzanne holds up one finger then turns to the camera, “Zoe, congratulations, you got exactly what you wanted. You ambushed me at Heat Check, knowing that I would do anything to get my hands on you. I’ve chased you from AAA to QAW this past month, but for all your talk of being a ‘Goddess,’ all you say is that the only way you’ll ever step in the ring with me again is if I put the Femme Fatale and the World championship on the line.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Pausing for a moment, Brazzle stars a slow clap before cutting off Hunter so she can continue, “Well, I’m here Zoe, and so are both of my titles. Be careful what you wish for, because even a Miracle won’t be enough to save you once I’m done!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #6: Suzanne Brazzle © vs Zoe Ammis – For the AAA Femme Fatale and QAW World Titles</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/UJ7Az79.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/yVgCLHc.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/JtI8BdI.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/I4W6XMn.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Even with the bad blood that has built up between Brazzle and Ammis, both wrestlers take their time in pacing the match, using their combined three and a half decades of experience to maximize the drama.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Zoe accentuates her moves by throwing her hands into the air in celebration every time she knocks Suzanne to the mat, while Brazzle is methodical in finding the holes in her opponent’s defense.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I expected nothing less from these two women, but it really is magic when they step into the ring together.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>After all those years as Blonde Ambition in BSC, these two know every trick, every tactic the other one has, and it’s just a pleasure to sit back and watch this unfold.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Over the next twenty-one minutes, Zoe and Suzanne put on an exhibition of technical skill and veteran wiles. When Brazzle finally manages to execute the Miracle Connection after several teased attempts, she looks to have the match in hand, only for Ammis to kick out right before the count of three.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Rallying, the challenger hits Suzanne with a barrage that leaves the champion back on her heels, setting her up for a Double Cross.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Slamming Brazzle’s head into the canvas, Zoe shouts about her divinity before covering her opponent.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;">…1</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …2</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> …but Suzanne kicks out!</div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>They don’t call her the Miracle Blonde for nothing!</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>By the words coming out of Zoe’s mouth, I think she has had enough of Suzanne’s miracles for one night.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After repeatedly slapping the mat in frustration, Ammis rolls to the floor and grabs a chair. Reentering the ring, she meets a rising Brazzle with a shot to the head, forcing the referee to call for the bell. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via DQ and Still AAA Femme Fatale and QAW World Champion: Suzanne Brazzle</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C- (53)</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Despite being declared the loser of the match, Zoe stands triumphant with the chair still in hand as the crowd boos. Bending down to get into the face of her rival, Ammis points at herself for emphasis as she speaks, “Those titles will be mine Suzanne! I am </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>the</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Wrestling Goddess, and all these people will worship me!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Zoe winds up for another shot to Brazzle’s head with the chair, the Miracle Blonde summons enough strength to punch Ammis in the stomach to stop the attack. Another punch to Zoe’s midsection sends the blonde staggering backwards, giving Suzanne enough time to get back to her feet.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The brawl that ensues goes from one end of the warehouse to the other until Ammis and Brazzle are finally pulled apart by DPW’s haggard security force.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I don’t think these two are done with each other yet, Doc, and I can’t say I’m disappointed by that.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Hopefully next time they face off, Zoe won’t be able to cheat our paying fans out of a real finish.</em></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: D+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Can you believe it Claire? Look at that. All they do is gush about two women that don’t even work here,” panning back, Laura Flame is shown next to Claire Winters backstage, both women staring down at a monitor playing the live feed from the warehouse.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With a scoff, Winters switches off the screen and turns to her partner, “That’s what DPW has become. The showcase for the stars of other companies. We slaved away for years building this, we tried being the fan favorites, tried being the heroes. And what do we get for it? People like Sara Marie York and Paige Croft swoop in and everybody swoons.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Shaking her head, Laura’s voice trembles with anger as she responds, “I’m tired of it Claire. I’m tired of those two stealing what is rightfully ours. Sara acts like she’s doing us a big favor by giving us a title shot. I was Queen of the Ring </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>before</em></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> her! But you wouldn’t know that by the way she talks. All she does is look down her nose at me, at you, because we’re supposed to stand back and wait our turn while she hogs the spotlight? No! We’re the past of this company, we’re the present, and after one of us becomes Queen of the Ring tonight, we’re damn well going to be the future!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: B-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Fire N Ice now in the ring, and Paige Croft eying them warily from the outside, </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-QmgdUVTI" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-QmgdUVTI" rel="external nofollow"><em>Heartbreaker</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-QmgdUVTI" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> plays for the second time on the evening to a pop that dwarves the one that opened the show.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOcNyCA.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The Queen of the Ring title wrapped around her waist, Sara Marie York enters the warehouse and stops at the top of the ramp, absorbing the cheers from the crowd. Lifting up her microphone, York strikes a conciliatory tone as she keeps her attention focused on the audience, “I am the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The fans greet this proclamation with another loud round of cheers before Sara continues, “But I earned that. I worked for that. Every day, in the gym, in the ring, honing my craft. But that is not why I’m the best. I’m the best because I don’t back down from a fight. I’m the best because when I step in between those ropes, I don’t take shortcuts. I fight with honor and dignity, and I prove that you can succeed in this business while still having those two things.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Her eyes shifting towards her competition in the main event, York flashes her trademark smile, “Laura, Claire, Paige, you are all good enough to hold this belt, but if you want it, you’re going to have to beat me face-to-face for it!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: B-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Main Event: Claire Winters vs Laura Flame vs Paige Croft vs Sara Marie York © – Four-way Elimination Match for the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/WAoTDXI.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOcNyCA.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/EmXKHHU.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Frenetic from the outset, the action does not let up for the entire fifteen minutes of the main event. In the early going, the fighting stays largely along the lines of the brawl that opened the show, with Paige standing side by side with Sara as the two battle against Fire N Ice.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Only when Croft and York manage to simultaneously toss Laura and Claire to the floor do the two wresters turn to each other for a stare down. After a nod and a handshake, Paige throws the first punch, which the Queen of the Ring blocks and counters into a side suplex.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Not to be outdone, Croft offers her own dazzling counter. When York grabs her for the Energy Burst, the Tiny Terror uses the upswing to wrap her legs around the champion’s neck and fling her to the mat with the Memphis Deathlock.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Watching from the outside, Flame and Winters appear more than willing to let Croft eliminate Sara, but the Queen of the Ring manages to break Paige’s hold by standing up, and with the small blonde still coiled around her throat, slam her back first into the corner.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Sliding back into the ring, Fire N Ice go to work on their weakened foes, Flame leading York to the outside while Claire fights against Croft.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Using the floor as their primary weapon, Laura and Sara engage in a bruising sequence of strikes and takedowns, all while the two women in the ring battle to a standstill.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Claire lowers her defenses to attempt a spinning heel kick, Paige jumps at the opportunity, clasping her body around the Ice Woman’s neck for another Memphis Deathlock.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Seeing her partner in trouble out of the corner of her eye, Flame takes Sara down with a DDT into the warehouse floor then sprints into the ring, but not in time to prevent Winters from tapping out to Croft’s submission hold.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>*Elimination #1: Claire Winters (by Paige Croft)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Paige stands up, she is immediately sent crashing back down to the canvas by a vengeful Flame Fire Kick from Laura. The redhead goes for the cover, but Paige manages to just get her shoulder up before the count of three.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As both women get back to their feet, Croft looks to attack Flame, but not before a recovered Claire strikes her from behind. While the referee protests in vain, Fire N Ice stomp away on the Tiny Terror, followed by Winters holding the blonde up for another Flame Fire Kick from her partner, which is good enough for the pin this time.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>*Elimination #2: Paige Croft (by Laura Flame)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Finding York still unconscious on the floor, Laura and Claire drag the champion back into the ring, Winters grabbing a chair in the process. Looking to crack Sara across the back with her steel weapon, the Ice Woman is instead taken down by a flying blur of blue, as Croft regains enough of her wits to leap from the top rope with a dropkick.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The chair bouncing off her face, Claire is sent tumbling backwards, then is beset upon by the Tiny Terror for a round of furious blows.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Just as Paige sends Winters flying out of the ring, Laura looks to attack the blonde, but is tripped up by a rising York. The desperate lunge of an off-balance Flame Fire Kick serves only to leave the redhead defenseless to a suplex from the champion, which Sara quickly follows up with an Energy Burst for the win.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Winner via Pinfall and Still DPW Queen of the Ring: Sara Marie York</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C (63)</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As the wounded Fire N Ice retreat backstage with shouts full of anger, Sara is awarded her Queen of the Ring belt to cheers from the crowd. Looking up from her title, York spies Paige still standing on the other side of the ring from her.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While clearly disappointed at not winning the match, Croft approaches the champion with hand outstretched. Upon reaching Sara, the Tiny Terror is met by a moment of hesitation before York eagerly grabs her hand.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Lifting York’s arm up, Paige celebrates with the Queen of the Ring to the delight of the fans.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Hyvuq0.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Cutting away from the applause in the warehouse, Kate Avatar is shown on the video screen in what appears to be a cemetery. The camera follows as she walks through the rows of headstones, Hell Cat occasionally glancing down at the piece of paper in her right hand to stay on course.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In the moonlit darkness, it is hard to see anything past Avatar, and Kate’s head remains on a swivel as her steps slow. Looking at the directions once more, Hell Cat nods slightly then bends down to read the inscription on the tombstone in front of her.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “What the…” muttering to herself, Kate begins to stand up, only to be bashed over the head by a shovel. Before the cameraman can swing the lens towards the attacker, the shovel flies through the shot, and the camera flips as it crashes to the ground.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now at a side angle, the shot remains on Avatar’s motionless body as a figure comes into view.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/d8b9d8M.jpg</span><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grabbing Kate by the ankles, Killer Kathy McMahon starts to drag the owner of DPW away, the sound of Hell Cat’s body being pulled through the grass still audible for the fans watching even after the pair exit the shot.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: C-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Overall Show Rating: C (63)</strong></div><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Quick Results</span></strong><p> </p><p> Ladies Reborn def. B.W.A. to remain DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Champions</p><p> </p><p> Emiko Miyoshi def. Kaede Sugiyama</p><p> </p><p> Velvet Dream def. Maul Queens Two Fall to None</p><p> </p><p> Sally Anne Christianson def. Hoshiko Tagawa to remain DPW Athena Warrior</p><p> </p><p> Killer Kathy McMahon def. Ariel Breaks</p><p> </p><p> Suzanne Brazzle def. Zoe Ammis by DQ to remain AAA Femme Fatale and QAW World Champion</p><p> </p><p> Sara Marie York def. Claire Winters, Laura Flame and Paige Croft to remain DPW Queen of the Ring</p><p> </p><p> How many titles changed hands during the event? Zero</p><p> What was the match of the night? Main Event</p><p> What was the order of elimination in the main event?</p><p> First Elimination: Claire Winters</p><p> Second Elimination: Paige Croft</p><p> Final Elimination: Laura Flame</p><p> Who was revealed as Kate Avatar’s tormentor? Killer Kathy McMahon</p></div></blockquote>

MrWolf101 · July 5, 2017

<p>Prediction Contest Results and Card for Ménage a Tres</p><p> </p><p> So that took longer than I'd like, but hopefully everyone still enjoyed the show (or at least remembered what was going on leading up to it <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />).</p><p> </p><p> For the prediction contest, it actually came down to the tiebreaker, so let's go to the Top 3.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>1st Place - kingjames: 20 points (6 from Ashes in the Fall), Tiebreaker of 62 vs Show score of 63</strong><p> 2nd Place - Sudo_Nym: 20 points (8 from Ashes in the Fall), Tiebreaker of 68 </p><p> 3rd Place - Dr_Avalanche: 15 points (4 from Ashes in the Fall)</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Congrats to kingjames on pulling out the win! I'll PM you with the prize shortly.</p><p> </p><p> As for Ashes in the Fall overall, I was okay with how things turned out. Considering it was run without a Hell Cat or Gorgon match on the card, the rating was about where I expected to end up, and there were some good performances in there. More importantly, it kicks off the build towards All In All, especially with the reveal of Kate's tormentor. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>B.W.A. vs Ladies Reborn</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I can't see BWA losing this match. Which means I'm not really sure what to expect- BWA should be above the titles and working on a push for the main title, so I'm not sure what they do if they win. But I'm also not sure who is around to feud with the Ladies if they win, so I'm expecting some form of surprise in this match.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Cracks have been starting to form in the foundation of B.W.A. recently. I think another loss - probably due to miscommunication - pushes that even further. I suspect Kass takes the loss, since Foxxy's been on a bit of a losing streak.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> So this was designed to be a big upset, and hopefully it felt that way. The way the match played out says as much about me wanting to move Charity and Sandra to the next level by having them hand Kass her first loss in a year (and even that was a 6-person Body Count match) than it does about BW.A. I agree that LaRue and Kass are probably above the titles at this point with both members being main eventers, but their performances are so great that they can help elevate the Ladies. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Emiko Miyoshi vs Kaede Sugiyama</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Emiko surprised Kaede last time. I suspect Kaede's revenge will be devastating. I'm not sure I can even watch this match. Maybe with one eye.</em></p><p><em> </em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Haha, yeah I went against my usual booking patern in having Emiko win this. It helps that she is still more over than Kaede (though Kaede's continued great performances are hard to ignore), but I figure Sugiyama got her heat back with the post-match beatdown. With the destruction of Ariel further down the card, I also didn't want to repeat that here, so instead Kaede looks strong but Miyoshi comes out on top. Someday, it won't be a surprise when Emiko wins. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Maul Queens vs Velvet Dream</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I smell a screwy finish here. The Queens need to set themselves up as a legit team, and this may be a platform to feed them to Ladies Reborn if B.W.A. doesn't challenge for the tag titles after the match - or if B.W.A. takes the titles from them.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Another match that goes against my usual booking pattern. Maul Queens really should have picked this one up if they are to have any sort of credibility, but instead Velvet Dream steamroll them a bit. I had the heels winning originally, but after seeing how over Electric Dreamer is (and really, Charity is getting the push Dreamer has probably earned), it was too much for me to risk her popularity in losing to Seduction's team.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Just because I think they're the best shout to face BWA in a feud. Ursula Saez has potential, but I think she's been underwhelming, and needs a bit more seasoning before her team gets a real push.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It's interesting to think where Ursula would be in DPW now if she hadn't been released the first time. Her brawling style is perfect for a singles wrestler in the company, but her mic skills are what's held her back in the past. Her perfomances aren't the best right now, but at least she's better than her partner. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I dig the name Maul Queens, that's pretty great. I think I'm slightly unfairly burying Jaguar Queen in my diary, she's not that bad. But I think Velvet Dream is slightly ahead of them in the power rankings still, so let's go with them. </em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, Jaguar/Jungle Queen isn't exactly killing it when it comes to performances in this game (considering her and Kaede are at the same popularity, they are about a full letter grade apart performance-wise). It's hard for me to believe that she got a 'Future Star' article in my game, but maybe that is the game trying to throw me off. That said, she's not exactly Gypsy Rose horrible, but to get any sort of push in DPW, she needs to be better. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hoshiko Tagawa vs Sally Anne Christianson</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I'm expecting to see a 1983 NWA/Mid-South Harley Race vs. Ric Flair level of brutality here. Battle for Atlanta level mayhem. I think Christianson gets the win here, but pays for it in blood.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> And that's what the crowd wanted to! I really did no favors to either wrestler booking this as a technical masterclass match. Based on Sally and Hoshiko's performances, this could have been a high D+/low C- match, but instead it goes over like a lead balloon. At least the high spot drew the crowd back into it, but neither wrestler got the overness bump they really should have. Live and learn I suppose (even though I didn't learn from the Sally/Selina match). </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ariel Breaks vs Killer Kathy McMahon</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>This match... Everything suggests McMahon will just steamroll Ariel, but I can't help but think at some point McMahon will get her comeuppance, and it might be here.</em></p><p><em> </em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I think this match is to set up McMahon as a killer, so she can feud up the card. Ariel is another in that "Has loads of potential, but isn't quite ready yet" camp, but McMahon seems like she's good to go now.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, the main goal of this match was to make Kathy look like an unstoppable monster going into her feud with Kate, and I think this accomplished that. Considering the fight Ariel has put up in the past against Kathy and York, I view her as a legitimate opponent, so such a destruction puts McMahon on another level.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I think Ariel Breaks winds up winning by losing here - I think she acquits herself in such a way that she winds up looking like she hung in there against a much stronger, much more dangerous opponent. Breaks eventually goes down and stays down, but the level of grit and determination she shows might propel Breaks further along in terms of her perception than the win benefits McMahon.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> It's interesting. Part of the reason it took me so long to post this was I have been debating what to do with Ariel going forward. Her perfomances have been really good (though this wild brawl did not suit her as well, note taken) that she deserves to get more out of this feud than just being Kathy's victim. I had an original plan for her that was, let's say, waaaay below where she is even now, but thanks to some booking plans that have changed, she at least gets something to work with next season. I hope it will do her justice. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Suzanne Brazzle vs Zoe Ammis</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I have no idea what you're allowed to do with the belts of alliance partners when you borrow them. It could well be a really messy finish, but I say Brazzle officially gets the win. </em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I don't think you can switch the titles, but I'd like to see Ammis wins in a screwball fashion that gets the duke but not the belts. Not sure if that's a good prediction, or just my own preference.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="kingjames" data-cite="kingjames" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I think Zoe cheats, and I don't think she cares that she doesn't win the titles here, because hurting Brazzle (and taking the belts later) is a higher priority.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> In combination, all three predictions were scarily accurate. I fudged this a bit as technically I can't have the AAA and QAW titles defended on the show in the game, so Brazzle had to retain someway. It's a cop out, but Zoe doing the frustration DQ at least keeps the feud going, and hopefully i can keep it interesting enough to justify making it such a big part of the show.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Claire Winters vs Laura Flame vs Paige Croft vs Sara Marie York</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I don't think you should be taking the belt off SMY so quickly. I was surprised to see her take if off Gorgon, but now that she has it, I think she has to hold it.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Spot on. With SMY getting the big victory last show, it was hard for me to take the title off of her here. That said, this was also a way for me to gauge the perfomances of the other wrestlers invovled knowing that SMY would carry this match to a serviceable rating no matter what. </p><p> </p><p> For a multi-person match, this is probably the best top to bottom level of perfomances I've had to date, so everyone came out of this better off in my mind than when they went in, especially Paige and Claire.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Killer Kathy McMahon as Kate's Tormentor</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I *really* haven't been able to connect the clues. My mind kept going to people that didn't fit the bill, people that had already left the roster. But let's go with someone really unexpected, and say it is</em> <strong>Paige Croft,</strong><em> the reveal triggering a heel turn for the Tiny Terror. My only justification is that she has history with Kate since the BSC era? There might be some grievance she has been keeping quiet about since joining. It's quite meta, and a simpler answer could be Kathy McMahon, but eh. </em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Eh, I went the predictable route. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Paige wasn't a bad guess. If she had higher popularity in the South West USA when the game starts, I probably would have done Croft vs Kate as one of the first feuds in DPW since Croft was the last BSC Queen of the Ring.</p><p> </p><p> The choice of Simony wasn't a bad guess either. Since she has great chemisty with Kate, that would at least lead to some top level matches, but it would mean turning Simony heel which she really isn't suited for. After that didn't work for Marie Guest, I'm slightly hesitant to go against the grain in those kind of ways.</p><p> </p><p> Onto the next show! Just for clarification, I know it's spelled Trois and not Tres, but this was an attempt back in BSC to imbue the show with more Spanish influence. </p><p> </p><p> The next prediction contest will be a one-off, with the prize of getting to pick anyone on the roster for a push during the next season. The effect of the push will depend on the wrestler selected, but I'm interested to see who ultimately gets picked.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card for Ménage a Tres</span></strong><p> </p><p><strong> Three-way Elimination Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</strong></p><p> Hosiko Tagawa vs Sally Anne Christianson © vs Selina Svelte</p><p> </p><p> Kaede Sugiyama vs 'Baby Blue' Kinuye Mushashibo vs Emiko Miyoshi</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Three-way Elimination Match (Lucha Libre Rules) for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</strong></p><p> Ladies Reborn © vs Maul Queens vs Velvet Dream</p><p> </p><p> LaRue X vs Kate Avatar? vs Sista Kass</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Queen of the Ring #1 Contender Match</strong></p><p> Claire Winters vs Laura Flame vs Paige Croft</p><p> </p><p> <strong>For the Queen of the Ring Title</strong></p><p> Gorgon vs Sara Marie York © vs Simony Sentinel</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bonus Questions (One Point Each)</strong></p><p> How many titles will change hands during the show?</p><p> Will Kate Avatar actually wrestle during the show?</p><p> What will be the match of the night? </p><p> </p></div></blockquote>

Dr_Avalanche · July 6, 2017

<p>Card for Ménage a Tres</p><p> </p><p>

Three-way Elimination Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p>

<em>I could be undervaluing Tagawa or Svelte, but I don't quite feel they're up to the level to carry the Athena Warrior title. Sally Anne will look strong for overcoming what is essentially a 2 on 1.</em></p><p><em>

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Kaede Sugiyama vs 'Baby Blue' Kinuye Mushashibo vs <strong>Emiko Miyoshi</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Fine. Break my heart. Now that you've convinced me Emiko is a winner, see her lose in devastating fashion. </em><img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em> Is Kinuye a regen debut? </em></p><p><em>

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Three-way Elimination Match (Lucha Libre Rules) for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</p><p>

<em>Since you're high on Electric Dreamer, I could see this three-way as a way to transfer tag titles from one team of babyfaces to another, but I think in the end, Ladies Reborn have credibility to win from retaining here. </em></p><p><em>

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LaRue X vs Kate Avatar? vs <strong>Sista Kass</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>There are so many ways this story can develop I don't know where to begin. Strong possibilities that Kass and LaRue X split up here, if that involves a turn or not for Kass remains to be seen. Kate could show up, fight bravely against two opponents at once, but can lose honorably to Kass. OR McMahon inserts herself in Kate's place, and then all bets are off. I think I still go with Kass as the winner.</em></p><p><em>

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Queen of the Ring #1 Contender Match</p><p>

Claire Winters vs Laura Flame vs <strong>Paige Croft</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>It's kind of the theme of the night it seems that the matches are set up as two against ones. That also makes it wide open, otherwise Paige would be a slam dunk, now I think it's up in the air. I think Paige overcomes Fire & Ice, to get another title shot, this time one on one with SMY.</em></p><p><em>

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For the Queen of the Ring Title</p><p>

<em>I think Gorgon was troublesome enough as champion that I doubt you're putting the title on her again if you don't have to. I think I would pop for Simony winning again, but SMY is such a star, I think the belt belongs around her waist for the time being.</em></p><p><em>

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Bonus Questions (One Point Each)</p><p>

How many titles will change hands during the show? <em>If I look at my predictions above, the answer would be zero, but I'm almost sure I'm wrong somewhere, so let's say </em><em><strong>ONE.</strong></em></p><p>

Will Kate Avatar actually wrestle during the show? <em>Let's say </em><em><strong>NO.</strong></em><em> I wouldn't be shocked to see McMahon there instead, but LaRue vs Kass as a singles match would be great too. </em></p><p>

What will be the match of the night? <em>I think the </em><em><strong>main event </strong></em><em>looks strong.</em></p>

Sudo_Nym · July 7, 2017

<p>Three-way Elimination Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p>

<em>Generation NOW has spent too long being established losers, and SAC's star has been rising. I see this more as an excuse to break up Svelte and Tagawa more than anything else.</em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Kaede Sugiyama</strong> vs 'Baby Blue' Kinuye Mushashibo vs Emiko Miyoshi</p><p>

<em>Sugiyama has to actually get a win if this feud is going to have legs. I assume Kinuye was brought in for exactly this purpose.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Three-way Elimination Match (Lucha Libre Rules) for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</p><p>

<em>I could see Velvet Dream being good champions, but I don't think you switch the belts in a match with little build.</em></p><p> </p><p>

LaRue X vs Kate Avatar? vs <strong>Sista Kass</strong></p><p>

<em>She's a monster heel, who needs to be kept strong, and like with Generation NOW, I could see BWA splitting up on this show. Unlike BWA, I think the split will come because both workers are too valuable as singles competitors.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Queen of the Ring #1 Contender Match</p><p>

Claire Winters vs Laura Flame vs <strong>Paige Croft</strong></p><p>

<em>Between you and kingjames, Paige is rapidly becoming my favorite woman in the database. I don't think Winters has done enough to get the rub, and Flame seems to have an overness cap, so lets go with the Terminator.</em></p><p> </p><p>

For the Queen of the Ring Title</p><p>

<em>I still feel like it's too early to take the belt off SMY. I could see Gorgon and Sentinel cancelling each other out here. That said, I wonder how over Sentinel actually is, since she starts pretty unknown in the default database,</em></p><p><em>

and she missed a chunk of time in the diary.</em></p><p> </p><p>

Bonus Questions (One Point Each)</p><p>

How many titles will change hands during the show? <em>0</em></p><p>

Will Kate Avatar actually wrestle during the show? <em>I think not, since I imagine McMahon gets involved.</em></p><p>

What will be the match of the night? <em>Gorgon vs. York vs. Sentinel has the talent in the main event.</em></p>

MrWolf101 · July 26, 2017

<p>Chapter 44: Sins of the Mother</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/ZR9WXt4.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Presents…Ménage a Tres</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><span>http://i.imgur.com/BNoZSqp.png</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Live from the DPW Warehouse</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Las Vegas, Nevada</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Attendance: 462</div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Show Opening:</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/a4qrJi3.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Standing in the ring, a somber Jim Lou Freebush addresses the fans in the warehouse to open the show, “Ladies and gentlemen, we all witnessed what transpired last month, and unfortunately, we still have not been able to locate Kate Avatar. However, we were sent a video this morning, and despite what it contains, we are going to play it now in the hopes that one of you out there will be able to provide us with a tip that will bring Kate home.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/1Hyvuq0.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Throwing to the video screen, a dimly lit room is broadcast through grainy footage. A bucket of water is thrown, splashing onto Kate Avatar, who is chained to the wall in what appears to be some sort of dungeon. Her hands fixed in place above her hand, Hell Cat writhes and lets out a scream from being awakened by this blast of cold liquid.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/d8b9d8M.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Shhh, shhh, shhh,” joining Avatar in the frame, Killer Kathy McMahon steps closer towards her captive, “We wouldn’t want you wasting too much of your energy, not with what you still have to go through.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Turning to a table in the middle of the room, McMahon grapples with some unseen items while Kate uses the time to recalibrate her bearings, “What do you want from me?!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With a shake of her head, Kathy pivots back to Hell Cat after picking up a pair of electrodes from the table, “You still don’t understand…I waited five years Kate, you want to know why? Because I was five when my mother gave me up for adoption. You see, McMahon is the last name of my adoptive parents. My real name is Kathryn…Beth…Chase.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> This knowledge dawning on the face of Kate, the owner of DPW flinches as her captor moves in closer, “Do you know what it’s like, being abandoned by your mother, not because she died, but because she didn’t want you anymore? She gave me up to pursue wrestling. If she had only succeeded, she would have come back to me, but instead it destroyed her.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Trembling with anger, Kathy opens the prongs at the end of the electrodes, which appear to be connected to a car battery on the other end, “You could have made her dreams come true! You could have brought her back to me, but you didn’t! She was never good enough for you, so her blood is on your hands!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Her rage peaking, Kathy glances at the mirror placed above Kate, which appears to help the former Ms. McMahon collect herself, “Now, where were we?” Attaching the electrodes to Hell Cat’s arms, Kathy watches while the electricity dances through her victim as the video cuts out.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: B-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #1: Hoshiko Tagawa vs Sally Anne Christianson © vs Selina Svelte – Elimination Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/dBBDsXj.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/lKtiHxc.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/fzOUm1W.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/psHhr1Z.png</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Jim Lou Freebush back at the announce table and the three competitors for this title match in the ring, the action starts with Generation NOW ganging up on the champion.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I…I don’t know what to make of what we just saw.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><span>http://i.imgur.com/y9PVgsr.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Doc Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I know what you mean Jim. It’s hard for me to concentrate when Kate Avatar is out there, being held prisoner like that.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Reflecting the subdued nature of DPW’s commentators, the crowd finds it difficult to invest in this contest. It is only through the sheer will of Christianson the noise from the audience starts to rise as the Athena Warrior puts in her best performance to date.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Assailed by her two opponents, Sally takes full advantage of the no disqualification rules to even the score with a grab bag of weapons. Mixing the brutality of a headshot from a Kendo stick with her precise array of suplexes, Christianson takes out Tagawa then makes Svelte tap to Niagara Fall.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>*Elimination #1: Selina Svelte (by Sally Anne Christianson)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Sally locks up with a woozy Hoshiko in an effort to end the match quickly, she is knocked down from behind by a furious Selina. Over the protests of referee Gregory Chapman, Generation NOW wear down Christianson with their unrelenting assault until Tagawa puts an unceremonious end to the Athena Warrior’s reign by rolling up on the battered champion. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Winner via Pinfall and New DPW Athena Warrior: Hoshiko Tagawa</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Tagawa winces as she rises to collect her freshly won title belt, Selina Svelte assisting in propping up her tag team partner.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Rolling out of the ring, a wounded Sally watches as the pair celebrate, remaining at ringside even while Generation NOW morph their jubilation into taunts of the deposed Athena Warrior.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/yVgCLHc.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> On the video screen, Zoe Ammis stands with arms outstretched and clothed in a sequined robe, her pose only broken when a microphone held by Hailey Hunter enters the shot.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOjdvnd.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Zoe, at Ashes in the Fall you purposefully lost your match against Suzanne Brazzle…”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With a roll of her eyes, Ammis holds up a solitary finger to stop the interviewer, “A Wrestling Goddess does not need to explain her actions. All you need to do is watch the match. How can you say I lost when Suzanne was the one on the floor when the bell rung?”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Going back to admiring her arms as they remained outstretched, Zoe ignores Hailey even as Hunter moves in for a follow up question, “Well, yes, but Suzanne has spent the past month demanding a rematch, and everyone wants to know if you will give her one.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “A rematch?” scoffing, Ammis tosses her golden locks to the side before looking into the camera, “Suzanne, you mere mortal, sometimes I feel sorry for you. You couldn’t beat me last time so now you want to step into the ring with the Wrestling Goddess one more time? Fine. Perhaps after I humiliate you again you will finally recognize my greatness and worship me.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Hunter starts to open her mouth for another question, Zoe glares at her with annoyance, then dismisses the interviewer with a flick of her wrist so she can resume revering for herself in peace. </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: D</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/M1ak0gt.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In the warehouse, a </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us__Go30_kk" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us__Go30_kk" rel="external nofollow">pulsing rock song</a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us__Go30_kk" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> plays to signal the arrival of Kaede Sugiyama to a mixture of apathy and boos. Before climbing into the ring, the veteran snatches a microphone from a staffer, and once through the ropes, turns her attention back to the entrance way.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Emiko Miyoshi, do you have any idea who I am?! You must, because the first time we met, I saw the stars in your eyes. I paved the way for wrestlers like you to come to North America, but the only thanks you give me is disrespect. When I am through with you, you can tuck your tail and go back to Japan, because those that stand against the last champion of North of the Border Pro Wrestling will fall!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #2: Emiko Miyoshi vs Kaede Sugiyama vs ‘Baby Blue’ Kinuye Mushashibo</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/7A68NMO.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/M1ak0gt.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/i0c8WBZ.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I’m not quite sure why Emiko took this match. Kaede has invited her fellow NOTBPW alum, Kinuye Mushashibo, to make this a three-way battle, and you have to think given their history, those two will look to team up on Miyoshi.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>You have to give Emiko credit though, Jim. She’s willing to step into the lions’ den with two skilled veterans, and right now she’s showing no fear in taking the fight to both of them.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> True to the words of the color commentator, Miyoshi begins the bout with a flurry of offense against her two opponents in what quickly devolves into a wild brawl.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The two former NOTBPW competitors do team up against the young cruiserweight, but the alliance is short-lived. Perhaps looking to make her own mark after having been out of action for over a year, Kinuye pounces on Sugiyama when Kaede looks to get Emiko in a spinning arm breaker.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In this chaotic mess, Sugiyama shines the brightest, while Mushashibo wilts, her skills having severely diminished with age.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Even though her high-flying offense is not suited to this knock-down, drag-out fight, the crowd still rallies behind Emiko, and when she sends Sugiyama to the floor with a hurricanrana, her follow up splash onto Mushashibo from the top rope earns a small pop as she pins Kinuye 1 – 2 – 3 for the victory.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall: Emiko Miyoshi</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: E+</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Miyoshi flashes a peace sign to the crowd as her arm is raised by the referee, Kaede slides back into the ring and looks to barrel over her rival.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> To Sugiyama’s surprise, Emiko sidesteps her charge, and then sends the veteran back to the floor with a dropkick.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now seething, Kaede spies Mushashibo limping up the ramp. Instead of attempting another attack on Emiko, Sugiyama jumps her fellow NOTBPW alum. The beatdown is swift and brutal, and before Miyoshi can come to Kinuye’s rescue, Sugiyama has already reached the top of the ramp and exits the warehouse.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/YktNqrZ.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/kq95o5v.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Backstage, the Ladies Reborn are shown watching a replay of their victory over B.W.A. at Ashes in the Fall.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “I still can’t believe we did it,” shaking her head, Charity Dark pauses the video at the point she dropkicked Sista Kass through the table.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “You must have faith. As long as we believe in the Lady, she will deliver us,” her hand on her partner’s shoulder, Sandra Shine rewinds the match back to the beginning.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Do not rest on your laurels.” </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/Ap3fLD2.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Jumping at the sound of the familiar voice, Sandra and Charity turn around to find Lady Vixxen standing behind them, then immediately bow their heads in reverence, “The Darkness is almost here, and no one will be safe. You must be the Protectors.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When the Ladies Reborn look up, Vixxen is gone, but on the monitor, their match with B.W.A. has been replaced with a still shot of Kathryn Beth Chase holding an ornamental knife.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #3: Ladies Reborn © vs Maul Queens (w/ Seduction) vs Velvet Dream – Elimination Match (Lucha Libre Rules) for the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/YktNqrZ.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/kq95o5v.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/x5SF8WV.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/NXWlqwp.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/BRjcmA0.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/YNQZbsf.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/sZpWAMg.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/sZpWAMg.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>What do you suppose all that means Doc?</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Honestly Jim, I have no idea, but what I do know is the Ladies Reborn better focus on this match, because Velvet Dream and the Maul Queens would love nothing more than to walk away with the tag titles tonight.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Combined with the Lucha Libre nature of the rules, the presence of a representative from each team in the ring at the same time creates a chaotic mess that, while not a masterclass in wrestling, at least features enough high spots to keep the crowd entertained.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Each time a member of one of the competing teams is tossed over the top rope, their partner replaces them, leading to fluid action that does not stop for the entire eleven minutes of the match.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Up against a quartet of high fliers, Ursula Saez and the Jungle Queen try to stay in the match through their skills at brawling and Seduction’s best attempts at distracting their competition, but it is the team’s focus on destroying Velvet Dream that becomes their undoing.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Ursula sends Velvet to the floor, the Mayan Mauler pursues Suarez instead of focusing on the now legal Electric Dreamer. Forced to take her partner’s place, the Jungle Queen steps onto the canvas and tries to attack the white-and-gold clad luchadora, only to find that Sandra has been lying in wait the whole time. A Rise and Shine hurricanrana from the blonde surprises the brawler and is good enough for the pin.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>*Elimination #1: Maul Queens (Jungle Queen pinned by Sandra Shine)*</strong></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As Sandra and Dreamer square off, a furious Seduction screams at the Jungle Queen to get out of the ring. After berating her client, she instructs the brawler to join Saez’s fight against Velvet, and soon the Maul Queens have used their combined power to beat the purple-clad luchadora to the floor.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Seeing her partner in trouble, Dreamer pushes Shine away, then flips herself over the top rope, splashing onto the Maul Queens below. Landing on her feet, Dreamer receives a small pop from the fans as she chases after Seduction, her former manager running away as fast as she can out of the warehouse.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In her weakened state, Velvet looks for safety by climbing into the ring, but Sandra shows Suarez no mercy by quickly covering her after hitting the luchadora with another Rise and Shine hurricanrana.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winners via Pinfall and Still DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Champions: Ladies Reborn</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: D</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With her partner nowhere in sight, Suarez looks to slink backstage while the Ladies Reborn celebrate in the ring, but as she heads up the ramp, she is jumped by the recovered Maul Queens.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Watching this assault, Charity and Shine share a brief look then run to enter the fray, saving Velvet from further punishment by stepping in to take on her assailants.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Caught by surprise, Ursula and the Jungle Queen find themselves outmatched, and are forced to retreat, eyeing the Ladies Reborn angrily as they exit the room.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: E+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Once Charity and Sandra have helped Velvet Suarez backstage, </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xIQmFk1ok0" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xIQmFk1ok0" rel="external nofollow"><em>Fear of a Black Planet</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xIQmFk1ok0" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> plays to deafening boos.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/Eo5Rf9H.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/m1TODO6.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Walking out, LaRue X scans the audience then mocks that she is sleeping. A cursory glance from Sista Kass does nothing to wake her stablemate from her pretend slumber, all while the boss from the crowd grow.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When LaRue finally reopens her eyes, she lifts up her microphone to shout, “Oh my God, aren’t you crackas lucky that B.W.A. is here to save you from this boring ass show?!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Waiting out another round of jeers, LaRue signals to Kass to follow her to the ring, “We are here to show y’all what Black Power is. We have been screwed over by DPW again and again, but no more! Kate Avatar can’t use that little freak show as an excuse. She promised to face us tonight, and so if she doesn’t show up, she forfeits!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/ARsNtbE.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> After she climbs through the ropes, LaRue strides over to referee Gregory Chapman and instructs him to disqualify Hell Cat for failing to appear. Under a persistent barrage of verbal abuse, Chapman eventually agrees to start a count, and all attention in the warehouse shifts towards the entrance ramp.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When a full minute passes without Kate appearing, the referee signals to the timekeeper that Kate is disqualified from the match, but then calls for the bell anyway.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Initially looking around in confusion, LaRue focuses her ire back on the referee, “No, no, no, you are not going to divide me and my Sista by making us fight each other! The only loser here is Kate!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Getting in the referee’s face, LaRue orders him to declare both herself and Kass the winners of the match, which Chapman refuses to do, until the 240-pound behemoth moves towards him.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Under this perceived threat of violence, Chapman lifts up the arms of LaRue and Kass, the fans showering B.W.A. with another torrent of boos at this result.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: B-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the crowd now wide awake after the previous segment, Fire N Ice step out to continue the parade of jeers after B.W.A. exits.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/kEGuHdKn0Lc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Led zeppelin - Immigrant Song"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> plays, Laura Flame and Claire Winters mock the anger of the fans as they head down the ramp.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> “Ungrateful, that is what each and every one of you are,” pointing at the audience, Laura wags her finger at several regulars in the crowd, “One day you love me, the next, you hate me. What’s changed? Nothing, except you. You threw us away the second something shiny and new came along.” </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Taking the lead from her long-time partner, Winters steps through the roes, “What have Paige Croft and Sara Marie York done for you? We’ve wrestled from a dingy bar to Piper Casino to high school gyms to this warehouse, all for you, but all you care about is what’s next, what’s new. And you wonder why we hate all of you.”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now standing side by side in the ring, Laura nods at Claire, “No matter how hard you try to replace us, we are still the past, present, and future of this company, and no worthless midget is going to change that!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C+</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match #4: Claire Winters vs Laura Flame vs Paige Croft – Queen of the Ring #1 Contender Match</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/1OjidHr.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/52WMMKc.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/WAoTDXI.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As an angry Paige Croft makes her way to the ring, she stops to acknowledge the buzzing crowd, then grabs a steel chair.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>I don’t know what you’ll have to say about this being fair play, Doc, but I can’t blame Paige for looking to take advantage of the no disqualification rules of these three-way matches.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>It’s about as fair as Croft having to face both members of Fire N Ice at the same time, Jim. Paige is going to have to defy the odds to come out on top in this match, but if anyone is capable of winning with one move, it’s the master of the Memphis Deathlock.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> When Croft climbs through the ropes with her chair at the ready, Fire N Ice bail to the outside before the Tiny Terror can strike. While Claire maintains Paige’s attention through taunts, Flame swings to the other side of the ring.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Grabbing weapons of their own, Winters and Laura blitz Croft, who does her best to strike first at her charging opponents. The Tiny Terror puts up a good fight, but even with the vicious shots Paige is able to deliver to Fire N Ice, their numbers advantage proves too much to overcome.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Taking turns punishing Paige, Laura and Claire batter Croft with their chairs over and over again. With the crowd rallying around the Tiny Terror, Flame tells Winters to go to the floor to set up a table so they can finish off Paige once and for all.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Claire follows her partner’s instructions, Laura looks to stand Croft up for a Flame Fire Kick. Instead, the Tiny Terror summons enough presence of mind to take the redhead down to the mat with the Memphis Deathlock. The pop from the fans alerts Winters to the action in the ring, and the Ice Woman abandons the set-up table on the warehouse floor to rescue Flame.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Before Laura can tap out, Paige lets go so she can attack Claire. Caught off guard by the Tiny Terror’s speed, Winters is knocked off balance by a kick to the head. Croft follows up with a chair shot that takes the Ice Woman out before doing the same to a rising Flame.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With her two opponents down at her feet, Paige eschews the chance to finish the match, instead landing a torrent of chair shots to the heads of her foes as the crowd lustily cheers each blow. Croft then drags Claire to the floor, followed by Laura, to stack the two tag team partners on top of each other on the table.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Freebush:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>What…what is Paige doing?</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>If I didn’t know any better, I'd say she cares more about hurting Laura and Claire than winning the match, Jim.</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Climbing to the top rope, Croft looks out at the approving audience before leaping with a moonsault that sends her small body crashing into Fire N Ice, driving all three through the table.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> The bump having taken as much out of Paige as it has her opponents, the competitors lay in the wreckage of broken wood until Claire is the first to rise. Blinking her eyes several times, the Ice Woman limps her way to the ring, dragging Croft behind her, then pins the knocked out Tiny Terror for the win.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Winner via Pinfall and #1 Contender for the Queen of the Ring Title: Claire Winters</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C (61)</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Set to </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/-QqArc12juQ?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Runaway - Yeah Yeah Yeahs"></iframe></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"> by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, a hype video for the main event plays while Claire celebrates her victory briefly before returning to Laura’s side to help her partner to her feet.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="</div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-QqArc12juQ" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-QqArc12juQ" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/-QqArc12juQ"</a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-QqArc12juQ" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Focusing on the first encounter between Gorgon and Sara Marie York, the collection of clips covers their battle at Heat Check. Each attempt by Gorgon to cheat her way towards remaining Queen of the Ring is highlighted, as is York overcoming those tactics to come out victorious.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> To wrap up the video, Simony Sentinel’s distraction from the rafters leading to Sara winning the match with a modified Energy Burst is shown from several angles, the highlight package then ending with a close up of Simony’s face as she remains perched above the action.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: D-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em> </em></div><div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/cH_rfGBwamc?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Hole - Violet (Official Music Video)"></iframe></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/NcYZPXH.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With Gorgon already having made her entrance, a loud pop greets Simony Sentinel as she steps out from backstage. Tossing her purple hair out of her face, the Violent Violet surveys the crowd then shouts, “I’m baaaaaaaaaaaack!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Another round of cheers greets Simony’s declaration, even as she turns her attention towards the woman in the ring, “Gorgon, you have every right to be mad at me, but whatever you might think, I did you a favor.” </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Taking a long pause, Sentinel walks a few steps down the ramp before continuing, “I never stopped watching DPW, even after I got fired, and what I saw was you doing whatever it took to stay Queen of the Ring…and I don’t blame you, I know what it’s like to hold that gold. Even though you destroyed the original belt, the one you replaced it with still has that pull, that power…to corrupt. I’ve felt it, and I know you have. I know you have because you attacked me after Sara won the Venus Tournament, for no other reason than that title made you. Whether you see it or not, I freed you from the hold that belt had over you. So if you want to fight me, I’m here, but if you think I’m going to back down, or you think I’m going to apologize, then you don’t know Simony!”</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOcNyCA.jpg</span></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Simony stands at ringside engaging in a stare down with Gorgon, </div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-QmgdUVTI" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-QmgdUVTI" rel="external nofollow"><em>Heartbreaker</em></a></div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy-QmgdUVTI" rel="external nofollow"></a><div style="margin-left:25px;"> plays to a pop as purple smoke fills the entrance way. After a series of small fireworks explode from the warehouse roof, Sara Marie York steps through this fog, holding the Queen of the Ring title aloft.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Once she reaches Sentinel, the two wrestlers share a quick look, then slide into the ring together to stand opposite Gorgon.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Segment Rating: C-</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> <div style="border: solid 5px #000000;"></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Main Event: Gorgon vs Sara Marie York © vs Simony Sentinel for the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/dYTS9u8.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/jOcNyCA.jpg</span><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>VS</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/NcYZPXH.jpg</span><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><span>http://i.imgur.com/EmXKHHU.jpg</span></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> In her first match in eight months, Simony is forced to shake off the rust as she faces off against an enraged Gorgon. To Sentinel’s benefit, York comes to her aid each time Gorgon attacks, forming an alliance between the Queen of the Ring and the Violent Violet.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Put in the spot of having to fight two foes, Gorgon excels, putting in her best performance in DPW to date. Able to highlight her strength by tossing Simony and Sara around, the former Queen of the Ring looks unstoppable, even as she fails to get a three-count on several pin attempts.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Fighting back against the larger wrestler, York and Sentinel bring the fans to their feet through their combined attacks. The inclusion of the Violent Violet allows Sara to hide her lack of strength, the champion instead focusing on strikes to Gorgon’s body. Taking to the air, Sentinel offense dazzles, even if her moves are not as crisp as before her ‘hiatus.’</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Over the next fifteen minutes, the contest plays out along these lines until Gorgon grows tired of the struggle against her two opponents. Going to the floor, the larger wrestler signals for Simony and Sara to fight it out while she rests.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> York turns to Sentinel for a battle, but instead, the Violent Violet runs and leaps over the top rope to dive on Gorgon below. Before Sara can join her ally on the floor, Gorgon recovers and tosses Simony into the ring post to cut short their brawl.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now one-on-one with the champion, Gorgon stalks York back into the ring, and looks for the knockout blow that will allow her to recapture the Queen of the Ring title.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Back on her heels, Sara finds it difficult to keep up with Gorgon’s fury, until the former champion finally grabs her for the Hydra Bomb. Despite several elbows to the head, Gorgon holds on and slams York into the mat.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Just when Gorgon bends down to cover Sara, Sentinel slides into the ring with chair in hand. A blow to the head stuns the larger wrestler, and the Violent Violet drops the steel weapon under Gorgon before running for the ropes.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Bouncing back with blazing speed, Simony jumps and drives Gorgon’s head into the chair with UltraViolet. The larger wrestler now out at her feet, Sentinel remains standing with a stoic expression on her face.</div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Messing:</strong></div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><em>Just pin her Simony! The title is right there for the taking!</em></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Still, Simony remains in place, until Sara recovers and looks up at the Violent Violet then the fallen Gorgon. Not completely understanding what is happening, York slowly crawls over to Gorgon, and draping her arm over the former champion, watches the referee count 1 – 2 – 3. </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Winner via Pinfall and Still DPW Queen of the Ring: Sara Marie York</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div></div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Match Rating: C (62)</strong></div></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </DIV></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> A still confused Sara Marie York climbs to her feet and stares at the stone-faced Violent Violet standing across from her. When the referee approaches York with the Queen of the Ring belt in hand, Sentinel interjects and grabs the title from him.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> Now face-to-face with the champion, Simony offers the belt to Sara, but when York puts her hands around the gold, Sentinel does not let go.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> With the fans on the edge of their seats, the Queen of the Ring tugs at her title, to no avail.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> As Simony looks down at the belt in her hands, a fire grows in her eyes, but just as quickly, the Violent Violet shakes her head and lets Sara take the gold from her.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> To a thunderous pop from the crowd, Sentinel lifts York’s arm up in victory, while the champion hoists her title into the air with her free hand, albeit with an eye still on Simony.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> While Sara continues to celebrate by going to all four corners of the ring with Gorgon still out on the canvas, Sentinel rolls to the floor, then high fives her adoring fans before heading up the ramp.</div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong> Segment Rating: B</strong></div><p></p><div style="margin-left:25px;"> </div><div style="margin-left:25px;"><strong>Overall Show Rating: C (63)</strong></div><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Quick Results</span></strong><p> </p><p> Hoshiko Tagawa def. Sally Anne Christianson and Selina Svelte to become DPW Athena Warrior</p><p> </p><p> Emiko Miyoshi def. Kinuye Mushahibo and Kaede Sugiyama</p><p> </p><p> Ladies Reborn def. Maul Queens and Velvet Dream to remain DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Champions</p><p> </p><p> Kate Avatar vs LaRue X vs Sista Kass did not take place after Kate Avatar failed to appear; LaRue X made referee Gregory Chapman declare herself and Sista Kass as co-winners of the match</p><p> </p><p> Claire Winters def. Laura Flame and Paige Croft to become the new #1 Contender for the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</p><p> </p><p> Sara Marie York def. Gorgon and Simony Sentinel to remain DPW Queen of the Ring</p><p> </p><p> How many title changes were there during the show? One, Hoshiko Tagawa winning the DPW Athena Warrior Title</p><p> Did Kate Avatar wrestle on the show? No</p><p> What was the match of the night? The main event, though the #1 Contender match was just one point away</p></div></blockquote>

MrWolf101 · July 26, 2017

<p>Prediction Contest Results and Card for Unwanted Gifts</p><p> </p><p> Well, hope everyone enjoyed the reveal of Kathy's motivations. WWE stole my thunder a bit with their own parental Angle (see what I and many others before me did there <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />), but there is still more to come from Kathy on that front, so stay tuned.</p><p> </p><p> I also must thank DarEatWorld for the return of Simony Sentinel. This was his choice (kind of, sort of <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" />) for a returning wrestler from a previous prediction contest, and I forgot how much I enjoy writing the Violent Violet.</p><p> </p><p> As for the prediction contest:</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>1st Place - Dr_Avalanche: 8 points </strong><p> 2nd Place - Sudo_Nym: 6 points </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Congrats to Dr_Avalanche on the victory! It feels like it has been awhile since you won one, but that could just be a function of me not posting shows as frequently. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> I will PM you for your choice of who will get a push in DPW's next season.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Review of Ménage a Tres</strong></p><p> </p><p> Funny thing about a show where every match is a three-way match, it can get really difficult to keep from repeating the action. Obviously, that wasn't a problem when I was just everything in my head for BSC, but now that I have to write it out, this might be the only time this kind of show appears on DPW's schedule.</p><p> </p><p> That said, I thought the show turned out okay. This first half was pretty rough, but after B.W.A.'s segment, there was a pretty good streak there. Inserting Simony in the main event had the desired effect of negating the bad chemistry between Sara and Gorgon, while the match between Paige, Claire, and Laura really outperformed my expectations.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hoshiko Tagawa vs Sally Anne Christianson vs Selina Svelte</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I could be undervaluing Tagawa or Svelte, but I don't quite feel they're up to the level to carry the Athena Warrior title. Sally Anne will look strong for overcoming what is essentially a 2 on 1.</em></p><p><em> </em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Generation NOW has spent too long being established losers, and SAC's star has been rising. I see this more as an excuse to break up Svelte and Tagawa more than anything else.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> So this might just be my biggest booking regret in this diary to date. I really cut Sally's legs out from under her by having her drop the title in this way, especially since she turned in a tremendous performance in this match given her overness. Add to that the way Tagawa and Svelte have been presented in the past few shows, and this rightfully came as a surprise.</p><p> </p><p> Really, I wanted to get Hoshiko established as a singles competitor, but winning with the help of her partner doesn't really accomplish that. Had Christianson won, it would have continued her rise as a face badass into her next fued, but instead...yeah. Live and learn. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Emiko Miyoshi vs Kaede Sugiyama vs Kinuye Mushashibo</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Fine. Break my heart. Now that you've convinced me Emiko is a winner, see her lose in devastating fashion. </em><img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><em> Is Kinuye a regen debut? </em></p><p><em> </em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> I know right? <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Probably doesn't put Kaede in the best light having her lose <em>again</em>, but Emiko keeps improving with each match while Sugiyama actually gets more popular thanks to her performances. Obviously, for Kaede to be taken seriously, she'll have to do <em>something </em>right, so we'll see.</p><p> </p><p> Kinuye is actually a NOTBPW veteran that I had originally slotted into Kaede's spot. Unfortunately, despite being younger that Kaede, Kinuye skills are in steep decline and now she puts in Gypsy Rose-level of performances. If it wasn't for the alliance, I would have released her already, but she's a good presence backstage, so $600 per appearance isn't so bad for a formerly good worker that doesn't mind losing.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ladies Reborn vs Maul Queens vs Velvet Dream</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I could see Velvet Dream being good champions, but I don't think you switch the belts in a match with little build.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Yeah, it would have been tough to have the Ladies drop the belt here after their big win over B.W.A. I am really high on Dreamer, but Charity and Sandra are equal with her now in terms of popularity (if slightly behind on performance), so it's probably fair to say they are higher on the depth chart than her with their momentum right now.</p><p> </p><p> I did think about having the Maul Queens pull the surprise upset, but that would have been even more out of left field than Tagawa winning the Athena Warrior belt. At least this match gives me a plausible explanation for a Ladies Reborn/Maul Queens match at the next show. <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kate Avatar vs LaRue X vs Sista Kass</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>There are so many ways this story can develop I don't know where to begin. Strong possibilities that Kass and LaRue X split up here, if that involves a turn or not for Kass remains to be seen. Kate could show up, fight bravely against two opponents at once, but can lose honorably to Kass. OR McMahon inserts herself in Kate's place, and then all bets are off. I think I still go with Kass as the winner.</em></p><p><em> </em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>She's a monster heel, who needs to be kept strong, and like with Generation NOW, I could see BWA splitting up on this show. Unlike BWA, I think the split will come because both workers are too valuable as singles competitors.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> In some ways, I wish I could have found a storyline way to have this match happen anyway since I know it would have pulled a great rating. Inserting Kathy in the match would have also been an interesting way to go, and I honestly don't know who I would have had come out on top if that would have gone down.</p><p> </p><p> I'm somewhat glad you both saw this as a point that B.W.A. could have split, but I am enjoying the pairing probably more than anything else in this diary and I think it has some gas left in it. It is true that both wrestlers are great singles competitors, but I think this set up works for now, hopefully. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Claire Winters vs Laura Flame vs Paige Croft</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Dr_Avalanche" data-cite="Dr_Avalanche" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>It's kind of the theme of the night it seems that the matches are set up as two against ones. That also makes it wide open, otherwise Paige would be a slam dunk, now I think it's up in the air. I think Paige overcomes Fire & Ice, to get another title shot, this time one on one with SMY.</em></p><p><em> </em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Paige was definitely a solid pick. She was actually penciled in to win this in the original booking plan, and I went back and forth several times between her and Claire before settling on the latter.</p><p> </p><p> At one point, I also had this ended in a no contest after the table spot to set up a four-way ladder match for Unwanted Gifts between Sara, Paige, and Fire N Ice, but since I've already had those four in a match together for the title, I went against that.</p><p> </p><p> Ultimately, this was a chance for me to put Claire in a main event match at the next show and see she where she's at. Similar to the lead up to Wrestlemainia season, DPW is in a place right now where the top matches for All In All are set, so I can play around with some different match-ups ahead of that show and hopefully glean some information that might be useful in the next year.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>Between you and kingjames, Paige is rapidly becoming my favorite woman in the database. I don't think Winters has done enough to get the rub, and Flame seems to have an overness cap, so lets go with the Terminator.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks! This version of Paige is really growing on me, so I'm glad you are enjoying my portrayal of her. Her performances have also been edging up significantly, so I'm really glad I didn't bury her after her first couple of clunkers in DPW.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gorgon vs Sara Marie York vs Simony Sentinel</strong></p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I think Gorgon was troublesome enough as champion that I doubt you're putting the title on her again if you don't have to. I think I would pop for Simony winning again, but SMY is such a star, I think the belt belongs around her waist for the time being.</em></p><p><em> </em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That's a good point about Gorgon. York is such a team player that she would have dropped the belt to Simony without that much protection, whereas Gorgon would have destroyed Kate's office.</p><p> </p><p> Right now, Sara is on such an upward swing that she is nearing Kate-level of performances, which honestly I never expected. This match also helped her punch through a popularity barrier she had been bumping up against, so I am very hopeful going forward. I don't think I could have Kate running the angle with Kathy the way I am without York basically stepping into Kate's spot in the company.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Sudo_Nym" data-cite="Sudo_Nym" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> <em>I still feel like it's too early to take the belt off SMY. I could see Gorgon and Sentinel cancelling each other out here. That said, I wonder how over Sentinel actually is, since she starts pretty unknown in the default database,</em></p><p><em> and she missed a chunk of time in the diary.</em></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> That's a great question about Simony's overness. Right now, she's at the lower end of the main eventers/high end of the upper midcarders, right with LaRue X and Claire. At one time, she was second in popularity to Kate, but her feud with Laura cost her a lot. She gained some of that back after winning the Venus Tournament for the second time, but the Body Count match knocked her back down again (that match also caused Laura to get knocked down a notch to where she is today).</p><p> </p><p> The loss to Generation NOW at the last All In All didn't help matters, though most of that benefit for the heels has been transferred to Sally since. Still, with her entertainment skills, I'm hoping it won't be too hard to rebuild Simony back to at least where Laura is.</p><p> </p><p> As for the next prediction contest, it will start with Unwanted Gifts and end with the next All In All show, with the prize being even bigger than choosing someone to get a push. <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41787" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card for Unwanted Gifts</span></strong><p> </p><p> <strong>For the DPW Deuces Wild Tag Team Titles</strong></p><p> Ladies Reborn © vs Maul Queens</p><p> </p><p> Emiko Miyoshi vs 'Baby Blue' Kinuye Mushashibo</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Christmas in a Coffin Match for the DPW Athena Warrior Title</strong></p><p> Hoshiko Tagawa © vs Sally Anne Christianson</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Gimmick Match - Winner becomes Final entrant in the Phoenix Rise Rumble, Loser becomes entrant #1</strong></p><p> Suzanne Brazzle vs Zoe Ammis</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ladder Match for Queen of the Ring Title Shot at Fire Within</strong></p><p> LaRue X vs Laura Flame vs Paige Croft vs Sista Kass</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Cage Classic Match for the the DPW Queen of the Ring Title</strong></p><p> Claire Winters vs Sara Marie York ©</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Bonus Questions</span></strong></p><p> How many titles will change hands during the show?</p><p> What will be the gimmick for the Brazzle/Ammis match?</p><p> What will be the match of the night?</p><p> </p></div></blockquote>

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