CONFLICT - LOUISVILLE - 9/12/2021

[Robert Daniels]

Battleground Network Presents

MAINSTREAM WRESTLING
CONFLICT
SUNDAY - 9/12/2021
FREEDOM HALL
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

CONFLICT IS LIVE FROM LOUISVILLE AND WE’RE INSIDE FREEDOM HALL...FOR MAINSTREAM WRESTLING!

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED...
A streetlight in the distance flickers as we see two figures stand next to a chain link fence closer to the camera. The camera zooms towards the figures being illuminated in the darkness by the neon lights of the shops on the opposite side of the road. The duo seem to have championship belts draped over their shoulders. The pull back their goodies and we see that they are, Emma Douglas and Sage Lowry, Violent Intent. Laughter bellows from Emma as she begins to pace along the side walk, but Sage is the one to speak first

SAGE LOWRY: Why Emma Why? Why Sage why? That's all we've heard the past few days. Ever since Mainstream 73 in Portland, those words have followed us. Why would we dare to interrupt a perfectly fine World Championship match? Why attack Chris Madison and his challenger James Edwards?

Sage chuckles to herself and shakes her head.

SAGE LOWRY: I could tell you it was a study in chaos. That we are the very aspect of trying to sow a little mayhem, but while true, isn't the main reason for our actions. It was to prove a point. To make a statement. That Emma and I won't be regulated to just the tag division. Equal but separate isn't equal, right? Those words have been uttered before, right?

Sage pats the championship belt hanging from Emma's shoulder.

SAGE LOWRY: Now, I know what You're a saying, she had her chance in that tournament, right? I believe Madison himself tried to make that very point. And to that I say, sure. She had to "earn" her way like the rest. And who knows but that over cocky brash twerp O' Reilly went and tapped out, dashing not only his hope but Emma's as well. So forgive us for feeling a bit slighted because the loud mouth couldn't back up his trash talk. And instead of beating him silly, we decided to make better usage of our time and aim a little higher on the good chain.

Sage smiles once more.

SAGE LOWRY: With no real credible challengers on the your after one of the Euphoric blondes went down, we figured we should be taken a bit more seriously around here.
I was a stand out Squire, head of my class and leaps and bounds ahead of my peers. And Emma here? She has been kicking ass here for well over a year and has what to show for it? Sure, these belts are nice, but she deserves more. She has earned more than to be a bit player in the tag division, toiling away her best years in pestilence.

Sage rolls her neck and glares quite hard at the camera.

SAGE LOWRY: Now we understand that we may have ruffled a few feathers with our actions and to that we say this...GOOD. This place could use a good shaking up. That wasn't how you pictures your first title defense to end, huh, Chris? Well..

Emma interjects herself finally.

EMMA DOUGLAS: Get. Over. It. You can be all miffed and sullen about it all you want, but our actions have you another opportunity, didn't it? You want a shot at costing us our gold? Go right ahead and try and step up to us. The most violent duo in the company. Go. Right. Ahead. Make my day. You and Edwards are nowhere near a coherent team and we are going to make you suffer many times over. You think you can trust your number one contender long enough to tag with him? No, I don't believe you can. I've seen the look on his eyes, that hunger for more gold, you cannot trust him not to stab you in the back, Chris. And that's why you'll fail. And then we'll get that title shot I've been deserving of for so long.

Emma puffs her chest up all big and such.

EMMA DOUGLAS: Good luck, boys. You're gonna need it.

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[Robert Daniels]

Poppy's “If It Bleeds” hits the speakers as Biggs makes his entrance to the arena. White lights flash in tune with the music as he heads down the ramp, clad in dark blue jeans and a San Francisco 49ers T-Shirt. He has his hair tied back into a ponytail and a copy of his book in hand. Conspicuous by their absence are Bobby Larson and Blake O'Reilly.

MCKAYLA LEWIS Biggs isn't scheduled for a match here tonight, but there's no doubt after the war that he and Skye Healy went through last week, he's here to address the conclusion of that match.

CHARLES HUDSON: No doubt. They were having a knock-down, drag-out fight where neither one was backing down, and Skye saw it fit to absolutely waffle him with a steel chair shot that drew the disqualification.

Biggs reaches the ring and walks up the steps, stepping through the ropes and calling for a mic. He waits for the boos to die down a bit before beginning to speak.

BIGGS: Ladies and gentlemen, one week ago, you all bore witness to an act of utter cowardice, an act of extreme desperation, and quite frankly, the biggest instance of highway robbery that has been seen in Mainstream Wrestling in quite some time! I am of course talking about Mainstream Wrestling's current United States Champion, Skye Healy!

There are scattered boos at the mention of Healy.

BIGGS: The simple fact of the matter is this, Skye Healy, you are a champion in name only, because your actions are unbecoming of somebody in your position. A true champion would not get themselves intentionally disqualified! A true champion wouldn't deflect the blame of their actions to the victim of said intentional disqualification! But honestly, Skye, I'm not surprised that you continue to peddle the bull crap narrative that nothing is ever your fault. Because ever since I joined Mainstream Wrestling, the one constant has been you running your mouth about how people don't show you the respect that you are due. You've run your mouth about how you're the so-called best wrestler in Mainstream. Well last time I checked, the best wrestlers don't kick their opponents in the jollies and then clock them with a steel chair to save the title!

Biggs pauses, regaining his composure, and opening the copy of his book.

BIGGS: Now for those of you who have read my best selling book “Checking the Blindspots: How to Be Truly Honest with Yourself,” you already know that chapter 8 describes Skye Healy to a tee. Chapter 8, of course, covers the dangers and pitfalls of tying your self-worth to your accomplishments. If I may read an excerpt from my book, you will clearly see that this is exactly what Skye Healy has done!

Biggs pulls a case out of his pocket, opening it and putting on a pair of reading glasses. He clears his throat before starting to read.

BIGGS: The problem with tying your self-worth to your accomplishments is that you have keep the facade that you're perfect up 24/7. Nobody is perfect, and this is an exhausting endeavor. Sooner or later, you will slip up, and this mindset of having to appear perfect makes any failure, no matter how small, absolutely devastating to your psyche. It is difficult to show yourself grace under such a mindset.

“Without grace, one of two things usually happens. One, you may find yourself in a depressed state that sets you back even further. Otherwise, you may double down on your false self view, and insist nothing is wrong, lashing out at those who may try to help you to see the truth. Either way, you may find yourself becoming more and more alienated from those around you.”

Biggs closes the book and returns the glasses to their case before sliding them back into his pocket.

BIGGS: Skye, there is no doubt in my mind that for all the good things Ol' Moon Dog did in stepping away from his career to be a full time father to you, one thing he failed at as a parent was instilling a sense of self-worth in you. It's the reason why you are so obsessed with puffing yourself up as the quote, unquote “best wrestler” in Mainstream Wrestling. It's why you're so desperate to hold onto that United States Championship by any means possible, because without the title, you are well and truly nothing, Skye Healy. You have no friends, you have no support, your attitude and your actions have made you an island here in Mainstream Wrestling.

“Speaking of being an island, allow me to offer a rebuttal to several erroneous comments made on your part last week. First off, you kept saying that I needed to earn a title shot, to put in the work for it, which I have been saying this whole time anyways, yet you act like I was entitled to it. That I expected a shot without earning it. Sorry, sweetheart, but your self projection is showing. Because unlike you, I'm not a spoiled brat who thinks that they're entitled to anything just because they say so. Honestly, I wanted a few more quality wins before Bombay booked me to face you for the title, but he made that call, and I went with it. And I feel that based off of my performance, and your underhanded deeds, I am ENTITLED to that rematch.”

Biggs winks at the camera, trying to put further emphasis on his wordplay.

BIGGS: Secondly, you said that I kept turning tail and running until I got Bobby Larson and Blake O'Reilly as back-up. There's so much wrong with that statement that I'm gonna need to unpack it. Firstly, I never ducked you, I just wasn't given an opportunity until last week. Second off, Bobby and Blake are not my “back-up.” They are my students. They sit at my feet and gleam off of my wisdom, because I've been at this a very long time, and I've done and seen just about everything there is to do and see in the wrestling business. The truth is, Skye Healy, that I have accomplished more in wrestling than you can probably ever hope to, and that's with a five year layoff due to concussion issues. The fact that I'm even back in the ring at all, let alone competing at the high level that I do, is nothing short of a miracle. I don't do this for the money. Lord knows I'm financially sound enough to where I could have retired comfortably in my twenties. I step into this ring week in and week out because I love professional wrestling. I respect professional wrestling! And I know that as great as I may be, I am not bigger than professional wrestling!

“This is the point I've been trying to make with you this whole time, Skye Healy, this fact that you are not bigger than Mainstream Wrestling. The Mainstream world, let alone the world of professional wrestling at large, does not revolve around Skye Healy! You are lying to yourself every single day, and all I am trying to do is to open your eyes to the truth!”

Biggs' face is red from speaking with such conviction, such intensity. He breathes in to calm himself, and talks in a measured tone as he continues.

BIGGS: Skye Healy, once I defeat you and take the Mainstream United States Championship from, I hope you realize what a favor I'm doing you. Because I will relieve you of the pressures of having to continually prop yourself up as this monolith of wrestling, and allow you to truly be yourself. And that's the insecure, scared little girl who just wants to make her daddy proud. And you know what, Skye? I know that you have. You've made Moon Dog Manson so very proud. His love, his support, and his compassion should be enough for you, Skye, and quite frankly, it hasn't been in some time. Help me help you strengthen your relationship with your dear ol' dad. Because I know as well as anyone how fleeting glory in this business can be, and in the end, all you have to fall back on are the ones you love. I'm truly trying to help you, Skye. I'm not the bad guy...

Biggs drops the mic as Poppy's “If It Bleeds” hits the speakers and he exits the ring. There's a teenager in the front row wearing a Biggs T-Shirt, and he hands the young man the copy of “Checking the Blindspots: How to Truly Be Honest with Yourself.”

CHARLES HUDSON: Impassioned words from Biggs there, and I firmly agree that he's due a title rematch after the way last week's match ended. It's admirable how despite the issues he's had with Skye, he's still trying to help her grow to be a better person!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: It'd be easier to buy if he wasn't such a condescending ass! I'm not saying that Skye Healy is in the right, but Biggs' nose isn't clean either!

Biggs heads up the ramp, bopping along to his music, strutting through the curtain, where a loud thwack is heard! Biggs falls back to the stage, his face bleeding, and the crowd pops as Moon Dog Manson stands over him with a chair in hand, dented from an obvious attack on Biggs! He's yelling passionately towards Biggs, so much so that spittle comes out of the mouth of the wrestling legend.

Moon Dog Manson: You keep my daughter's name out of your mouth, you son of a bitch!

Moon Dog raises the chair up to hit Biggs again, but officials are there to grab the chair out of his hands. He's escorted to the back while a ref tends to Biggs, pressing a towel to his head wound as he helps sit Biggs up.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: A measure of revenge there for Moon Dog Manson after the extra curriculars last week! He just leveled Biggs there for his daughter's honor!

CHARLES HUDSON: I can't believe that you condone that kind of action, Lou! Moon Dog Manson had no right getting in the ring last week, and he sure as hell had no right clobbering Biggs this week! That two massive head shots seven days apart for Biggs, and with his concussion history, that's just not safe!

Mainstream fades to commercial break as Biggs is helped to his feet and led to the back.

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[Robert Daniels]

SINGLES MATCH

★★★ BLAK MAGIX ★★★
vs
★★★ NATE DAVIES ★★★

The bell rings and this match is now underway! Blak Magix extends a hand for a handshake which Nate Davies hesitates but accepts as the two shake hands in the middle of the ring, but Magix doesn't let go he grins wide as yanks Davies into a headlock then flips him over with a takeover. He wrenches the neck a bit as he applies pressure. Davies gets his legs up and around Magix's neck but Blak kips up out of it straight to his feet. Davies gets to a standing position but is flipped back down with another headlock take over!

CHARLES HUDSON: I’m down with the Blak Magix. Don’t get me wrong but I still wonder…what the hell did Biggs do to Bryan Ford?

MCKAYLA LEWIS: The fans love Blak Magix but Nate Davies, not so much.

Blak Magix takes a step back and allows the youngster to get back to his feet. David’s rises with his hand on his lower back and a scowl on his face. Magix rushes his opponent but it’s Davies who connects with a big forearm but Blak Magix takes it and begins to shake a bit and gyrates before running then dancing around the ring. He comes back to eat another forearm before reacting the same way. Davies looks confused and a bit frustrated as he strikes him for a third time and Blak Magix does the wave with his arms and strikes Davies with a stiff forearm shot himself that drops Davies!

CHARLES HUDSON: Nate Davies came into tonight anticipating a wrestling match but instead it’s part wrestling, part soul train with a dash of what’s left of Bryan Ford.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Wasn’t what I was expecting from you but you did hit the nail on the hand with that comparison.

Blak Magix bends over lifting his opponent back up to his feet. He then irish whips Nate to the opposite side of the ropes as Nate rebounds Magix leap frogs straight over him before spinning around. Nate rebounds of those ropes and eats a double stomp to the chest sending him crashing into the middle of the ring! Blak Magix makes the cover with his forearm across the face of Davies for the 1…2…KICKOUT!

CHARLES HUDSON: The foot stomp gave me chest pains. How did Nate Davies not stay down?

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Nate Davies us one of the best conditioned wrestlers from Emerald City Squires. Didn’t you know that Charles.

Blak Magix celebrates as if he’s won the match. Dancing and the official questions his reaction to the two count. Davies rolls over to all fours and pushes himself up. Magix shrugs off the official and throws a lariat but it's ducked as Davies spins Magix around but in doing so he catches a back handed slap to the face! Blak hooks his arms and spins dropping him face first with the Killswitch that he calls the “MAGIX KILLA”!

CHARLES HUDSON: He’s going up too Lou!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: He better hurry and make a move before Davies comes to his senses.

Blak forgoes the pinning attempt and stares at the fallen opponent and looks up at the fans getting a wild look in his eyes before rhythmically clapping to the crowd getting them to join in as he climbs to top turnbuckle. He leaps off the top letting out a battle cry before crashing down with his Blakout Elbow Drop! Blak bounces off Davies and hooks his leg for 1…2…3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by pin fall is…BLAK—MAGIX!

CHARLES HUDSON:  Impressive victory here tonight by Brya—whoa pardon me. Impressive victory here tonight by the one known as Blak Magix!

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  Blak Magix pulled out all the stops and he made certain to display not just his showmanship but solidify himself as a viable threat to everyone’s well being.

CHARLES HUDSON:  Nate Davies you’ve come along way but tonight belonged to Blak Magix!

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  Congratulations to Blak Magix! When we return we’ll have more Mainstream Wrestling!

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[Robert Daniels]

DURING THE BREAK...
Blak Magix comes in backstage sweating but all smiles as he notices the camera crew.

BLAK MAGIX: What's goin' down? I'll tell ya what! Blak Magix just got his first of many victories here in Mainstream Wrestlin'! But listen up You Jiiiiive turkeys! Blak Magix ain't Givin' up on his mission to find Bryan Ford! I got myself a clue! It seems my locker juuuust so happens to be the old locker of this Bryan cat!

“And I found myself a journal! Seems he got himself a list of dream opponents! Buuuuut here's my theory... one of these peeps may have kidnapped this Bryan cat... or worse... Now I'm gonna go down this list and start asking some questions... but one of the names on here is a brotha named Tapp... he's my prime suspect... but hey listen up.... I got a Lotta people to interrogate!”

“But tonight...Blak Magix gon celebrate! Maybe get some dranks! Lil meal! Maybe see ifnI can Holla at that lil mama Cartier! Either way I'm celebratin'! So line up the next one and let's keep this Magix train rollinn' baby!"”

Blak Magix pantomimes pulling a cord and letting out a choo choo sound as he exits out of the frame.

[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE...
The camera is scouring through the hallway with Samantha Kinsley in front of it, as she appears to be on a mission to search for someone in particular. It doesn’t take her too long as she calls out.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Tara!

The mere mention of her name causes the cameraman to pan past Samantha, and focus on Tara. She is wearing an oversized hoodie, and has her phone in hand and her hand tucked into her pocket as Samantha now leads the charge forward. She is saying something inaudible into the phone when Samantha interrupts her.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Tara! I’m glad that we caught up with you. We were just wondering if the rumors were true?

Tara’s face seemed to redden, and she pursed her lips together. The silence from Samantha didn’t give her any queue, but Tara answered with visible confusion riddling her voice.

TARA FENIX: I mean-- what have you heard?

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: We heard that you were requesting to have your contract cease with Mainstream, but now we’re seeing you here! Did you and Mr. Daniels come to terms?

TARA FENIX: Yes!

Tara said with a nod, and cleared her throat.

TARA FENIX: Yes-- the rumors that I was going to leave Mainstream were just that; rumors. There was a moment where I was feeling a little overwhelmed… a loss to Biggs would do that to you, but no, after talking with Cashe he convinced me that I can’t go out like that and need to break Biggs’s legs. So… tonight, I’m going to go ahead and do that with Dayna Barrett, but make no mistake, I am going to get back into the ring with Biggs and get that one back.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: There is something else that I’ve been meaning to ask you.

TARA FENIX: Shoot.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Can you fill in the Mainstream audience about the Tara Fenix Charity Cruise? What’s it about? Who’s all going to be there?

TARA FENIX: The Tara Fenix Charity Cruise is something that I came up with really to celebrate my birthday… When the buzzing of the event began hitting all the newsstands, we were getting noticed elsewhere, and I’ve been getting non stop calls from people in the industry wanting to show up at the event and participate. Whether they’re there to celebrate my birthday, or there for the charity, I don’t really mind. I’m going to have fun, and we’re going to do some true good for the world. There are a lot of names of people that are going to be there… some that I’m hoping will show even if it’s just for me.

She says while pulling the phone closer, seeming to speak more to the person on the other end than Samanatha.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Who do you mean? Are you-- are you inviting me?!

Tara seemed puzzled, but nodded again.

TARA FENIX: Yes, you’re invited! But I was referring to-- well, you know, everyone! I just want everyone to be there.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: You’re going to need a bigger boat.

TARA FENIX: Then we’ll get a bigger boat.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Thank you for your time, Tara! And good luck!

TARA FENIX: Thank you.

Tara gave a slight bow to Samantha, and walked off to the scene.

[Robert Daniels]

LADIES & GENTS, THIS IS THE MOMENT YOU’VE WAITED FOR!

"The Greatest Show" begins to play throughout Louisville’s Freedom Hall. The lights slowly dim as the music plays while the spotlights move in sequence across the audience and back to the stage in sequence with the beat of the music.

DON’T FIGHT IT, IT’S COMING FOR YOU, RUNNING AT YA
IT’S ONLY THIS MOMENT, DON’T CARE WHAT COMES AFTER
YOUR FEVER DREAM, CAN’T YOU SEE IT GETTING CLOSER
JUST SURRENDER ‘CAUSE YOU FEEL THE FEELING TAKING OVER
IT’S FIRE, IT’S FREEDOM, IT’S FLOODING OPEN
IT’S A PREACHER IN THE PULPIT AND YOUR BLIND DEVOTION
THERE’S SOMETHING BREAKING
AT THE BRICK OF EVERY WALL IT’S HOLDING
ALL THAT YOU KNOW, SO TELL ME DO TOU WANNA GO?

Seemingly hundreds of camera flashes begin lighting up the darkened arena then suddenly the curtain is thrown back and Robb Daniels and his wife Lauren emerge from behind the curtain...Robb wears a very serious look upon his face, walking down the center of the runway with his wife in tow.

WHERE IT’S COVERED IN ALL THE COLORED LIGHTS
WHERE THE RUNAWAYS ARE RUNNING THE NIGHT
IMPOSSIBLE COMES TRUE, IT’S TAKING OVER YOU
OH, THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW!
WE LIGHT IT UP, WE WON’T COME DOWN
AND THE SUN CAN’T STOP US NOW
WATCHING IT CONE TRUE, IT’S TAKING OVER YOU
OH, THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW!

He stops on the apron, holding the ropes open for his wife then wiping his boots before stepping through himself. He circles the ring, removing his sunglasses and retrieving a microphone from the announcer while the music fades.

[WELCOME—BACK]

[WELCOME—BACK]

[WELCOME—BACK]

[WELCOME—BACK]

[WELCOME—BACK]

ROBB DANIELS: What’s up Louie—VILLE! It feels so good to be back here in the Bluegrass where I got deep roots. You know I may not live here right now but the great state of Kentucky will always be my HOME! Speaking of Home. I’ve been a way for a bit, that’s right. You’ve not seen much of me or heard from me here in Mainstream Wrestling because of the awesome work that Kevin Bombay and his staff is doing on the day to day.

Daniels puts the microphone under his arm and applauds.

ROBB DANIELS: It wasn’t too long ago that guys like AJ Knight, James Edwards, Bryan Blaze and Billy Danielson were drawing a line in the sand and demanding I relinquish my position in MY OWN company. For a very long time I was hesitant, I was angry but more importantly I was wrong. Hindsight is twenty-twenty but all things happen for a reason and thankfully I came to an agreement with the Battleground Network and the right changes were made. Here in Mainstream Wrestling it’s not about Robb Daniels. It’s about all the men and women in the back who are busting their butts night after night for you—the fans. You guys don’t come here to see me, you come to see Chris Madison, James Edwards, Violent Intent. You come to Mainstream Wrestling to see Skye Healy and Cartier! You come to see Biggs, Jason Cashe, AJ Knight, Tara Fenix and even Billy Danielson.

Mixed reactions amongst the audience.

ROBB DANIELS: I am going to tell you a true story right now. I paid cash five years ago for a wrestling ring, two to three championship title belts and the intellectual property of Seattle Pro Wrestling. I redesigned those belts, brought in big names, elevated existing talent, bought the lighting, and other necessary equipment to run a pro wrestling show and we changed the game. Back on December twenty third of two thousand and sixteen there was a young man on that show that is still on the roster today. His name…Billy Danielson. To say we have a lot of history would be an understatement. Over the years my relationship with Billy Danielson has went from respectful, to cordial, to tumultuous and hopefully we’ve come full circle. He’s the self-proclaimed “GOAT” but my tolerance for him in the worst times could very well be because I saw so much of my young self in him…

Daniels paces back and forth.

ROBB DANIELS: The first time I met Billy Danielson was six years ago in Knoxville at a UWL show, where we faced off and that young rookie beat me. He pinned my shoulders to the mat, clean for the one, two…three. Immediately he had my attention and everybody else’s. Fast Forward six years and he’s showing up to Mainstream Wrestling events with the retired Seattle Pro Heavyweight Championship that I personally have to Jacob Hammerstein as a gift who then later got drunk and lost it in a poker game to Danielson. And for the last year Billy has been issuing open challenges and inviting outsiders to Mainstream to challenge for what he calls the Legacy Championship.

“Now when I heard he was doing this at first I thought it was a joke. As a matter of fact I thought it was downright disrespectful to deem yourself a champion of a defunct promotion and retired championship title belt. But as time went on I noticed just how important this was to Billy. As time has went on and I was out of the picture, the Franchise disbanded and was no longer needed. Billy is a Hall of Famer in this company for his individual accomplishments. He’s not trying to disrespect the history of Seattle Pro Wrestling but instead he’s trying to remind those of the legacy this company continues to create and what Seattle Pro left behind.”

“Last week we all saw raw emotions in a candid interview between Charles Hudson and Billy Danielson. I saw how much the “Legacy Championship” meant to him when in all actuality I was prepared to let Billy Danielson sit on the bench for the remainder of his contract. I was done with the man Billy Danielson. I instructed Kevin Bombay to purposely not book Billy Danielson and to not recognize his makeshift championship. But after what I heard last week. After what I saw. I seen a different person with what I believe had true and genuine intentions to honor this company’s history. I was wrong. I may not always see eye to eye with Danielson but he has my respect. The Conflict between myself and the Franchise is now over. It’s time to move forward with the best interest of Mainstream Wrestling and its loyal fans.”

Daniels clears his throat.

ROBB DANIELS: Billy, you’re not here tonight but you will be at MAINSTREAM 74 in two weeks. You can continue to carry that championship but you will defend it, and you will defend it against true challengers chosen by Kevin Bombay, the Network and our Championship Committee. If you really want this to be a staple in Mainstream Wrestling then here’s your chance your challenger will be…ROBERT—ZODIAC!

CHARLES HUDSON: Whoa! What an announcement!

"The Greatest Show" begins to play once again inside Louisville’s Freedom Hall. Daniels drops the microphone and he hugs Lauren and she’s telling him he made the right decision.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: The Legacy of Seattle Pro Wrestling will live on according to Robb Daniels! Billy Danielson will continue his journey of establishing the Legacy Championship as a legitimate and recognized title in Mainstream Wrestling!

CHARLES HUDSON: Robert Zodiac is the first challenger for Billy Danielson. How will he fair against the most dangerous man in Mainstream Wrestling?

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Robb Daniels arrived here in Louisville with a lot on his chest and he left it all out here tonight. The war between the disbanded Franchise and Robb Daniels is officially over and it’s a new era in Mainstream Wrestling!

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[Robert Daniels]

SINGLES MATCH

★★★ DAYNA BARRETT ★★★
vs
★★★ TARA FENIX ★★★

The bell rings and this match is officially underway! Tara Fenix and Dayna Grace are circling each other when Dayna charges in; Tara aims to counter with a clothesline, but Dayna is able to duck under and spring off the ropes to go for a moonsault… Tara charges forward and ducks under it, just as Dayna is able to land on her feet, and Tara rebounds off the ropes to take her down with a shining wizard. Tara gets up as Dayna is dazed, and picks her up the rest of the way before wrenching her arm and connecting with a back heel kick. Dayna stays to her feet this time but is groggy. Tara charges the ropes and comes back; Dayna is able to throw her arm for a clothesline, but Tara telegraphs it and continues forward to come back and leaps up to connect with the Phoenix Perch!

CHARLES HUDSON: Over so soon?

MCKAYLA LEWIS: No way. This has “street fighter” vibes written all over it. We’re in for a battle here tonight!

Dayna skids across the mat and rolls over pushing herself up off the mat and looking up at Fenix. She wipes the corner of her mouth before collapsing on the mat. Fenix wastes no time and she looks to roll Dayna Barrett over but INSIDE CRADLE! 1…2…NEARFALL!

Tara Fenix kicks out just in time. She pushes herself up and she comes in right with a collar and elbow tie up on Dayna Barrett. She whips Tara from corner to corner with a high impact that causes Tara to hit the corner and fall down; she slides from the corner appearing in pain from the brunt of the impact. Dayna moves forward but is caught off guard with a scissor leg sweep with her jaw hitting the bottom turnbuckle.

CHARLES HUDSON: Could you imagine the excruciating pain that would have caused bad the turnbuckle not been padded. Believe me it wasn’t like laying down on a pulling anyway. She’ll be lucky if she don’t need some dental work after that!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Tara Fenix is looking for a signature submission hold.

Tara grabs her leg and drags her to the middle of the ring then stomps the back of her leg, then drops a knee on her leg before twisting it into an STF. Dayna reaches for the ropes and is starting to inch her way forward… Tara gets up and drags her back a second time this time putting her in the Tara Lock. The hold is held for thirty seconds before Dayna is able to shift her weight and cause them to roll onto their side causing Tara to lose her grip.

Dayna Barrett grabs the bottom rope and pulls herself under the rope and put onto the ring apron. She sits up on the apron favoring her leg then steps down onto the ring floor as Tara Fenix reaches across the top rope to try and pull her back in. Barrett with her back to the ring circles around the ring post looking to put some distance between her and Fenix.

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CHARLES HUDSON: She needs to get back in the ring.

Dayna Barrett motions for Tara Fenix to step back but when she does she refuses to step back into the ring. Tara Fenix slides under the bottom rope and Dayna Barrett moves around the ring post and slides back in. So does Fenix but Barrett is back to her feet and she puts the boots to Tara Fenix! Now with both combatants inside of the ring it’s Dayna who connects with a front kick causing Tara to lean forward. Dayna backs up against the ropes and comes back with momentum, and Tara answers by lifting her up and bringing her down with a flapjack! The impact causes Dayna Barrett to sit up, and Tara is already up, she connects with a spinning kick that hits her mark and sends Dayna back down! She flips over holding on to Grace’s legs for a bridging pin for 1…2…KICKOUT!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Dayna Barrett isn’t giving up just yet!

CHARLES HUDSON: She’s a tremendous tag team competitor but she’s just like me Lou! Sometimes we have to learn things the hard way but she’s made great strides in recent weeks developing her singles in ring strategy.

Tara Fenix has had enough. She stands behind Dayna Barrett awaiting her to get to her feet. Stalking her. Barrett stands but she can sense Fenix behind her…PELE KICK! Fenix stumbles back into the corner by that kick. Dayna Barrett gets to her feet as fast as she can and is trying to fight her, and after having the edge over Tara she sends her across to the opposite corner— Tara reverses! She follows Dayna in with a Stinger Splash, then sends her back to the original and follows in with another Stinger Splash! Dayna stumbles from the corner and Tara lifts her up onto her shoulders looking for the Phoenix Driver but Dayna Barrett slips out!

Tara quickly turns and hits a spinning roundhouse kick to Dayna’s side then charges for the ropes and goes for a shining wizard while she’s trying to recover; Dayna is able to avoid it and Tara falls to the mat. Dayna goes forward but is caught off with another scissor leg sweep; Tara maintains control of her leg and Dayna reaches for the ropes… but Tara drags her away and is able to get the Tara Lock put back in! Dayna is trying to shift her weight but Tara has it locked and wrenches harder than she did the first time. Dayna resists tapping for fifteen seconds before knowing it’s futile and finally taps out!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by way of submission is…TARA—FENIX!

CHARLES HUDSON:  Dayna Barrett looked strong once again but the veteran Tara Fenix pulled out all the stops to make sure she came out of this one on top!

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  I agree Charles. Dayna Barrett is amazing and she’s gotten even better but Tara Fenix is a well oiled machine and she’s still angry at herself for falling short of the World Championship back on Independence Day!

CHARLES HUDSON:  Tara Fenix is a pros pro and she brings something different to the table here in Mainstream.

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  Congratulations to Tara Fenix on an impressive win!

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[Robert Daniels]

DURING THE BREAK...
Standing backstage is Samantha Kinsley. With microphone in hand it’s not plain to see whom she is waiting for but she approaches Dayna Barrett walking backstage.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Dayna, may I have a word?

DAYNA BARRETT: What is it Sam? It’s really not the time.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Tough loss out there tonight. I know it’s frustrating the lack of consistency it seems like from the high of highs last weekend following a huge win over Trixie to the lowest of lows in a losss against Tara Fenix. How do you feel after this roller coaster of emotions over the last week?

DAYNA BARRETT: How do I feel? What kind of question is that? Obviously I don’t feel great. I am tired. I am work down but I’m not broken. I any not have won tonight. As a matter of fact I did submit. But I didn’t give up! You have to choose your battles and tonight I chose to fight another day. I’m leaving uninjured, on my terms, under my own will. I survived to fight another day. Tara Fenix better watch out because she’a not see the last of Dayna Barrett!

Dayna walks off down the hallway and out of sight as the show goes to commercial break.

[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE
The feed cuts backstage and we immediately see the Mainstream Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion, Chris Madison, standing in one of the rear halls of the arena. Dressed for action, Madison has on his trademark denim tights, a denim vest, and a pair of aviator sunglasses. He takes a few steps forward and then comes to a stop with a big smile on his face before lifting the sunglasses and resting them on the top of his head.

CHRIS MADISON: You ready?

The camera zooms out to reveal James Edwards sitting on a steel folding chair directly in front of him, lacing up his boots. The Burning Heart is already in his long tights. A black hoodie covers his top half. He sits up, slowly lifting his head. For a moment, his eyes lock on the championship belt secured around Madison’s waist. He places his hands on his knees and pushes himself up to his feet.

JAMES EDWARDS: There ain't any reason for you to worry about tonight. I'm a professional. I won't sandbag you out there to get some kind of advantage for down the line.

CHRIS MADISON: Good… I wouldn’t want you to get any wild ideas out there.

Madison looks down at his waist and pats the main plate of the World Heavyweight Championship.

CHRIS MADISON: I’m sure you’re itchin’ to get another shot at this. Our title match didn’t exactly end how I wanted it to. But we can revisit that another day. Tonight, we can give it to Violent Intent for stickin’ their nose where it doesn’t belong by takin’ those tag titles off their hands. Might not be my first choice for a tag team partner, but we know each other well enough to be a force out there tonight… As long as we focus on tonight, and deal with the elephant in the room tomorrow!

Edwards makes it a point to keep his gaze on Madison.

JAMES EDWARDS: I only focus on what's in front of me, not what's down the line. Tonight I'm focused on putting down two people who stuck their damn noses where they don't belong.

He hesitates, carefully considering what he will say next.

JAMES EDWARDS: Especially because it's my damn fault to begin with. I shouldn't have antagonized Emma like that. I've been called a hell of a lot worse and know better. You shouldn't have had to pay the price for my stupid decision.

Madison scratches at the stubble on his face while trying his best to hold back a grin.

CHRIS MADISON: Don’t put the blame on yourself.

The tone in his voice made it possible to question the sincerity of that statement.

CHRIS MADISON: Emma Douglas clearly holds some kind of resentment towards you despite having the same opportunities here. She’s a big girl. She made her choice and now she has to live with the consequences. Her and Sage want the opportunity to be in the spotlight, well here it is… Luckily for us, this is a tornado tag. We don’t need to have the best chemistry out there tonight. Go and handle your business like I know you can. I’ll handle mine, and we’ll be in good shape!

Edwards nods.

JAMES EDWARDS: I appreciate that, Chris, I honestly do. I do have a question though, ready to break some faces?

CHRIS MADISON: We’ve always been on the opposite side of the ring. Beaten the hell out of each other. You already know I’m ready to put some work in.

Madison looks at his shoulder and pauses for a brief moment.

CHRIS MADISON: Plus it sure would feel good to add some hardware onto this shoulder.

Madison puts his fist out, watching to see if Edwards is going to reciprocate. Without hesitation the Burning Heart bumps Madison’s hand with his own fist, showing a sign of unity in the moments before they challenge for the Tag Team Championships.

[Robert Daniels]

VIA SATELLITE...
The satellite feed flickers on. One could wonder why they used satellite feeds when there were many other video call programs out there now. Jason Cashe is seen on the screen but he isn't aware that he is live.

JASON CASHE: Well I personally wouldn't hide it but I get it. You're a rockstar, I'm a pet rock, totally understandable!

Pulling the phone from his ear, you can almost hear yelling from the other end. The smile on his face doesn't disappear, it opens more and shows more teeth. From his peripheral vision, he sees the red light that tells him he was live. His gaze snaps to the camera causing him to fumble his phone. Getting it back to his ear, he holds up a finger to the camera.

JASON CASHE: Heey! So, yeah.. About that dining room table? You said 200? Let me call you back.. No, no, I'm live right now! Yeaaah.. Probably a little was heard. Okay, ok. Yeah, sounds good. Bye.

Hanging up his phone, he tosses it off screen. Grinning, he shrugs and takes a seat closer to the recording camera. He waves as he sits down.

JASON CASHE: What's good Louisville? It's Louisville right? Never know with Mainstream, they say Seattle but it's really North Carolina ya know? Heh..

The crowd let's the cheap pop turned joke settle. Some laughs were heard but most either sat listening, hollering curse words that would NOT be picked up on audio or.. They were leaving to hit up the bathrooms and concession stands.

JASON CASHE: Hey! Where are you going?!

Seeing the live audience, he noticed people leaving their seats. The haters would talk. They would say people are bored with him or he isn't as entertaining as a plankton feeding bottom bitch who currently represents the United States. Only thing worse than that was a Franchise not worth a current Legacy but let us not throw shade in that direction.

JASON CASHE: One hundred dollars to anyone who stops them from leaving.. Make them sit back down! No bathroom breaks, wait for the Open Challenge!

That got laughs. Fans scrambled to rush the audience members trying to leave. A few kids leaving with their Parents, probably to use the bathroom, were snatched up and dragged back to their seats. Security had to come in and break up the rising commotion in the crowd.

JASON CASHE: Thank you to all the Security team for keeping the peace. Black Lives Matter, don't be racist. Now.. Let me say that I wish I could be there tonight! Live in Lexington! My bad, Louisville! Sorry..

There were boos among the fans. Forgetting the city that hosted the show was a huge turn off for the people.

JASON CASHE: I have other business I am attending to tomorrow and couldn't make it and really, I wasn't booked anyway. So why even show up? The other night, the owner of Mainstream, Robb Danielson.. Yeah, Danielson! He said that I am not in the same league as some of the Top Champions in UWL History!

Mixed crowd response. Some booed with a deafening base while others popped. Those were shitty fans who liked sitdown interviews and 'I'm the best' promos. Screw those fans. Bandwagon riders.

JASON CASHE: Thing is.. I've been to the top in Mainstream! I have worn that belt, defended that belt and I even defended it in a match against a who's who of Mainstream! So if I can do it here but Robb doesn't believe I can do it in UWL, what does that say about how he feels about the names and talent on THIS roster? Makes you question some shit right? So that's what I've been doing.. Questioning shit!

Pausing as he reaches over and grabs a plastic red cup off a table nearby. He takes a sip from the cup before returning it to where he got it from.

JASON CASHE: In these questions, I found a few answers. First of which is that as great as Mainstream has been, if the owner of the company can praise me, THANK ME in tweets just a year ago but now sees me as unworthy then maybe he has a point.. Maybe winning the Mainstream Championship isn't the ultimate goal because if I can do it.. Well, it's a down right travesty that others haven't! Travesty I tell you!

Cashe raises a fist and shakes it for the camera. He snickers.

JASON CASHE: Then again, maybe Robb is just mad. Mad because he felt his position in UWL was safe! Wanted to be buddies when Madison and I were US Tag Champions, buddies when Bombay and Battleground Network decided Robb wasn't qualified to Book his own company! So maybe Robb doesn't WANT someone like me to win the UWL World Title because THEN I have done what he can't do without competing for a Title in his own company! Either way.. It's not what I wanted to get into when I requested air time tonight…

There was a change in his demeanor. From him being so matter of factly when discussing Robb, his mood changes to sincere concern.

JASON CASHE: Aaaay Jaaaay! Ooohhhh Aaaaay Jaaaay! Has anyone seen AJ Knight? How's the face my friend? How are the headaches that no doubt started as soon as I whipped that chair right into your face? Now buddy, I gave you a chance. I offered you a shot to take me out! You failed. You made a choice and that choice was WRONG! Then you had the NERVE to try and shake my hand? You want a hand shake AJ? Step. The. F**k. Up! Don't fight me with these lame ass consumers in mind!

Now there was no mixture of reactions. All of it was boos. Live audiences didn't like to be called names.

JASON CASHE: Oh? Are you going to start chanting for his punk ass?

"WE WANT KNIGHT!"

"WE WANT KNIGHT!"

"WE WANT KNIGHT!"

Sighing, Cashe rolls his eyes and waves off the fans chants.

JASON CASHE: I don't WANT the pap smear cleansed VAGINA that you've become, I beat that fool already! I want the REAL, authentic AJ Knight and until that happens, until you can quit being a whole ass Bitch! I won't be available for Mainstream.. I can keep busy in UWL, in OCW, trying to be worthy for companies that appreciate the WORK that I put in! Bombay, Robb, AJ Knight.. All of you can KISS MY DIC--

The live feed cuts him off.

[Robert Daniels]

MAIN EVENT

MAINSTREAM WRESTLING
WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
★★★ CHRIS MADISON ★★★
&
★★★ JAMES EDWARDS ★★★
vs
★★★ VIOLENT INTENT (C) ★★★
[EMMA DOUGLAS & SAGE LOWRY]

The bell rings and tonight’s Tornado Tag Team Main Event for the Mainstream Wrestling World Tag Team Championships is officially underway! And immediately James Edwards charges across the ring with a flurry of strikes, backing Emma Douglas towards the corner. The mix of punches and leg kicks connect, staggering Emma until she reaches the turnbuckles behind her. Sage Lowry grabs Edwards by the shoulder, spinning him around. Before she could mount any offense, Madison secures a rear waist lock and drags her to the center of the ring. Madison snaps Sage backwards with a german suplex and pops back up to his feet. Edwards grabs Emma by the wrist and looks back at his partner. They nod their heads and Edwards whips Emma towards Madison, sending her full speed into a brutal bicycle knee strike. She drops to the canvas and rolls out of the ring. Out of the corner of his eye, Madison sees Sage Lowry crawling to the ropes. Madison lifts her up to her feet with a Muay Thai Clinch and backs her against the ropes, delivering a series of elbows, knees, and short forearm strikes. Once again, Madison and Edwards lock eyes and nod. Madison whips Lowry to Edwards and he flattens her with a Spinning Crescent Kick!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Any questions about how Chris Madison and James Edwards would work together as a team have been thrown out of the window in the early stages of this match against the Tag Team Champions.

CHARLES HUDSON: Neither champion or challenger are happy with the outcome of their World Heavyweight Championship bout at Mainstream Seventy-Three, and it shows! But how long do they stay on the same page?

Madison stands over Sage Lowry as she rolls onto her hands and knees. He reaches down and grabs her by her waist, pulling her legs out from underneath her. Madison quickly lifts her up and slams her backwards with a Wheelbarrow Suplex! Sage hits the mat hard but bounces up onto her knees. Edwards secures a half nelson and drags her to her feet before dropping her on her head and neck with a Half Nelson Suplex! Like a brutal game of ping pong, Sage again bounces off of the mat into the waiting arms of one of her opponents. Madison catches her and drives her down with a T-Bone Suplex that he transitions into a D’arce Choke! Sage struggles to free herself from Madison’s grip but the hold only gets tighter. Edwards turns to see where Emma Douglas is but it’s too late. Emma Douglas nearly decapitates Edwards with a discus lariat! She quickly saves her partner with a series of boots to the back of Madison’s head, breaking up the submission hold!

CHARLES HUDSON: The champs have weathered the storm! Now we get to see how Violent Intent measures up to two world class competitors like Chris Madison and James Edwards.

Emma pulls Madison up to his feet and pushes him back into the corner as Sage pulls herself up with the help of the ropes. She whips him across the ring into the opposite corner. Madison hits the turnbuckles hard and staggers out of the corner as Lowry hits the turnbuckles behind him. Sage drives Madison face first into the mat with a running bulldog. After hitting the canvas, Madison pops up to his knees but is nailed by dual side kicks to the head from Violent Intent! Edwards charges towards Emma but she dips her shoulder and dumps him over the top rope with a back body drop. Edwards lands on the apron and is quickly up to his feet and blinded by a green mist spewed from the mouth of Emma Douglas! Violent Intent turns their attention back to the World Heavyweight Champion. Sage secures a rear waist lock, holding Madison in place. Douglas hits him square on the jaw with a super kick as Sage bridges into a German Suplex for 1…2…KICKOUT!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: If they continue to isolate their opponents, Violent Intent will easily dissect Madison and Edwards. Their chemistry is just too good!

Edwards slides back into the ring, trying to wipe the green liquid from his eyes. Emma grabs him and flips him into the turnbuckles with an exploder suplex! After hitting the mat, Edwards finds himself against the bottom turnbuckle. Sage charges and crushes Edwards in the corner with a meteora! She pulls him from the corner and drops down for the cover for 1…2…KICKOUT!

Douglas motions for her partner to get Edwards back to his feet. Lowry complies and Douglas lays a hard right hand into Edwards ribs, doubling him over. Lowry locks in a front chancery and Douglas kicks Edwards right across the stomach. She does it again for good measure. Lowry drops back and plants Edwards with a DDT, and covers him with a lateral press for 1…2…KICKOUT!

Douglas yells for Lowry to get off of Edwards and charges forward. She lands across his middle section with a thunderous senton. Lowry follows up with one of her own. Then Douglas. Then Lowry. The senton train finally reaches its apex after another roation from the Tag Team Champions. Douglas drags Edwards into the nearby corner and positions him chest-first, just under the ropes. On her command, Lowry comes flying in with a basement dropkick that drives Edwards into the steel ring post! The UWL World Champion starts gasping for air as he drops to the the protective padding on the outside.

CHARLES HUDSON: Madison and Edwards are reeling!

Madison pulls himself up to his feet in the corner. Emma charges but Madison moves out of the way, forcing her to hit the turnbuckles chest first instead. Madison grabs her by her arm and pulls her from the corner, quickly slipping behind her while securing a hammerlock. Madison lifts Emma up and drops her back with a Hammerlock Belly-to-Back Suplex! Madison pushes himself back up to his feet only to be met by Sage who backs him against the ropes with a series of right hands. She whips him across the ring and he rebounds off of the ropes. Madison catches Sage off guard, taking her down with a Lou Thesz Press. He sticks to her, remaining in a full mount while delivering stiff twelve-to-six elbow strikes. Madison rises and turns his attention back to Emma Douglas as she crawls towards the ropes.

CHARLES HUDSON: Madison has put an end to the wave of momentum that Violent Intent was riding.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Championship around his waist says he’s the best wrestler in Mainstream Wrestling. They’re quickly realizing why.

Madison grabs Emma by her arm and quickly rolls into an omoplata. She tries to fight it, but Madison keeps her arm tucked tightly in his legs, wrenching her shoulder. She starts to reach for the ropes, but Madison’s ring awareness is on point and he rolls backwards, further from the ropes, while keeping the omoplata locked on. Madison reaches out with his arms and applies a crossface, turning the submission into a LeBell Lock! With nowhere to go, Emma Douglas has no other option but to endure the submission until Sage breaks up the hold. She dives in feet first, looking for a drop kick, but Madison releases Emma and moves out of the way. He’s quick to his feet, grabbing Sage from behind and lifting her up onto his shoulders in a Torture Rack. Madison marches to the center of the ring before flipping Sage feet first into the air and connecting with an upwards knee to finish up his Torture Rack GTS! Madison drops down and hooks a leg for the cover for 1…2…KICKOUT!

CHARLES HUDSON: Madison will never go down without putting up a fight.

Before Madison could stand up, Emma Douglas clubs him in the back repeatedly, buying time for her tag team partner to join her. Sage stands up and Emma pulls Madison up to his feet. Instantly, Sage delivers a superkick to the chin of the World Heavyweight Champion as Emma drops down and sweeps his legs out from under him. Madison shows his toughness, refusing to stay on the mat. He pushes himself up to his knees but gets hit in the chest with a running penalty kick from Emma. Madison leans back but doesn’t hit the mat. He straightens himself out and Sage comes running in with a penalty kick of her own! Once again, Madison leans back but doesn’t hit the mat. Violent Intent grabs Madison together, lifting him up vertically before dropping him down with a double brainbuster! Emma hooks a leg for the cover for 1…2…KICKOUT!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: I don’t know how he is able to endure a double team attack like that! Madison has to be seeing stars…

CHARLES HUDSON: He always finds a way to rally too. It’s like he absorbs all of this punishment and then, BOOM! He explodes and takes over the match. It’s a marvel to witness.

Douglas hooks the leg and covers again. 1 … Kick Out! Annoyed by the fire shown by the World Champion, Douglas mounts Madison and rains down some old fashioned ground and pound. Satisfied that he won’t be moving for the time being, Douglas positions Madison as Lowry heads to the top rope. What Lowry had in mind will never be known because a resurgent James Edwards pops up on the ring apron and gives her a hard shove. Lowry goes flying and lands with a thud on the outside. Edwards steps between the ropes and is immediately greeted with a forearm shot from Douglas. After another she has him backed into a corner and attempts an Irish whip. Edwards reverses and follows Douglas into the opposite corner with a Yakuza Kick. Madison stirs and slowly pulls himself up with the aide of the ring ropes. Meanwhile, Edwards is lighting Douglas up in the corner with kick after kick. The Burning Heart is determined to make up for his long absence from the fight. He whips Douglas toward the opposite corner and is surprised to see Madison lay her out with a bicycle knee. Edwards calls for Madison to send her back his way. Madison whips Douglas and Edwards drills her with his Kill Up! Madison immediately makes the cover for 1…2…Lowry pulls Madison out of the ring!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: A big save by Sage Lowry.

CHARLES HUDSON: Both teams have shown effective tandem offense. I think someone is going to have to capitalize on a mistake in order to win this one.

Edwards loudly curses but decides to hit the ropes. He connects with a jumping knee drop and makes a cover. 1 … 2 … Kick Out! Edwards gets to his feet and takes a second to consider his next line of attack. He decides on a few hard stomps to the chest and then leans foward to butterfly the arms. Edwards tries to deadlift Douglas for one of his signature butterfly brainbusters and grimaces as pain explodes up and down his injured ribs. He drops Douglas into a kneeling position. She checks him with a shoulder thrust and then drops him overhead with a snap suplex. Douglas adds a hard kick between the shoulder blades for good measure. She locks in an abdominal stretch and watches the brawl developing on the outside.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Emma Douglas is missing a huge opportunity to take control of this match while it’s just her and James Edwards in the ring.

CHARLES HUDSON: Madison and Lowry are going to town on each other ringside!

On the arena floor, Lowry wraps her arms around the waist of the World Heavyweight Champion and drives him back first into the security railing. Madison tries his best to lock in a standing guillotine but Lowry fights it off. She backs away from Madison, giving enough room for him to burst towards her and level her a Yakuza kick! Lowry staggers backwards and leans against the ring post. Madison takes a few steps back before charging forward. Lowry counters and sends Madison face first into the steel ring post with a drop toe hold. Emma Douglas grins and nods as she continues to stretch James Edwards while he desperately reaches for the ropes. Sage slides back into the ring, hits the ropes, and nails Edwards with a running big boot while being held in place by Emma.

CHARLES HUDSON: I think Sage Lowry just tried to kick Edwards head into the front row.

Edwards is out but Douglas wants to make a statement. She releases the hold and tells Lowry it is time for the Final Judgment. Lowry pulls Edwards to his feet while Douglas heads for the top rope. She feeds Edwards to Douglas for the Tombstone but Douglas finds that lifting the heavier Edwards up top is easier said than done. Edwards comes alive and mule kicks Lowry in the gut. He grabs a surprised Douglas and throws her into her partner. The two meet with a sickening thud. Edwards staggers around the ring for a moment. On instinct he makes a move on Lowry. Pulling her to her feet, Edwards starts alternating kicks on the inside and outside of her right leg. He goes for the dragon screw but Lowry blocks it. She doesn't escape the release German from Chris Madison, however.

CHARLES HUDSON: Madison sneaks back into the ring and tosses Sage Lowry like it was no big deal!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Their window to defend the championships might have just closed.

Edwards catches a recovering Douglas with alternating open palm strikes before depositing her over the top rope with a hard clothesline. He turns his attention back to Madison and Lowry. Madison has continued the work Edwards started on the right leg with strategic stomps. Edwards hollers that it is time to end it. Madison gets Lowry vertical and hoists her up in a suplex position. Edwards kicks her hard in the back and Madison drops her with a brainbuster. He forgoes the pin attempt, pulling her back up to her feet while locking in a guillotine. Madison drags Lowry to the center of the ring and begins rotating, lifting Sage off of the mat. The live audience counts with each rotation of Madison’s Helicopter Guillotine! One… Two… Three… Four… Five… Six… Seven… Eight… Nine… Ten… Madison shrugs Sage off to the side, catching Emma sliding back into the ring. Madison runs right past Edwards and hits Emma with a running Busaiku Knee! He drops down and hooks a leg for the cover for 1…2…KICKOUT!

CHARLES HUDSON: James Edwards might owe Madison one. Emma was about to blindside him and she ate his knee instead!

McKAYLA LEWIS: Madison’s awareness is on another level!

Edwards nods, acknowledging the fact that Madison may have just saved him. They lift Emma up and back her against the ropes. They whip her across the ring, letting her rebound off of the ropes back towards them. Madison pushes Emma up into the air and lets her free fall towards the mat. On the way down Edwards nails Douglas with a Savate Roundhouse Kick! Madison grabs Emma with a double chicken wing and pulls her back up to her feet. He holds in place, defenseless, with her arms tucked behind her back and Edwards unloads with his Triple Play before Madison slams her back and bridges with a Tiger Suplex! 1… 2… Sage Lowry dives onto Madison to break up the pin!

CHARLES HUDSON: I thought we had new Tag Team Champions!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Sage Lowry definitely just saved their titles!

Edwards reaches down to grab Lowry but she reaches up and rakes his eyes. Edwards staggers back before blindly throwing himself forwards with a rolling thunder kick. Sage moves out of the way and Edwards inadvertently hits Madison as he rises to his feet. Madison falls back, through the ropes to the arena floor. Emma pulls herself up and sees Edwards staggering. She quickly lifts him up into the air with a flapjack and Lowry catches him with a Lungblower - Doomsday! Lowry turns and watches for Madison to try and enter the ring. Emma drops down onto Edwards and hooks a leg for 1…2…3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winners by pin fall AND STILL Mainstream Wrestling World Tag Team Champions is Sage Lowry, Emma Douglas…VIOLENT—INTENT!

CHARLES HUDSON:  They‘ve done it Lou! James Edwards is unbeaten, no longer!

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  We’ve got a new number one contender Charles. With this victory Emma Douglas has secured her spot in the Main Event of Mainstream 74 in two weeks from tonight!

CHARLES HUDSON:  Whoa! What’s going on here! It looks like James Edwards and Chris Madison have come to blows in a shoving match on the outside of the ring!

Security fills the ringside area separating the two men while Violent Intent looks on pleased inside the ring. Then suddenly two people dressed in black jump them from behind.

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  I know who that is! That’s Echo Layne and Alexandria Monroe! Team Madness then UWL Tag Team Champions! They’ve come here to Mainstream Wrestling to catch there challengers from UWL by surprise!

CHARLES HUDSON: If looks like we’re out of time folks. Thank you for joining us again for Conflict. We’ll see you in two weeks for more Mainstream Wrestling!

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