CONFLICT - KANSAS CITY

[Robert Daniels]

Battleground Network Presents

MAINSTREAM WRESTLING 76
SUNDAY - 10/24/2021
ENTERPRISE CENTER
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

MAINSTREAM WRESTLING IS LIVE FROM ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI AND WE’RE INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE CENTER FOR MAINSTREAM 76!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to Mainstream 76!

"Until the End" by Breaking Benjamin begins to play and the Kansas City fans erupt as they turn to the entrance expecting AJ Knight. Really, it's hard to co-sign the fans when they should really know better after years and years of this kind of setup. Out walks Jason Cashe and you can hear the fans groan, turning their cheers into boos. As the music cuts off, Cashe pulls a microphone out from the back waistline of his pants.

JASON CASHE: Let me tell you.. I had half a mind to invite James Edwards to come out here and relive the 'Nighty Knight' parody.

The fans didn't appreciate that as much this time around. Knight had earned a change of heart. He was received with boos yet again. Wearing some bandaging on his forehead from his match in Greece a few days ago. Cashe continues.

JASON CASHE: James Edwards is a bitch though so, I figured it was best I come out here alone. No filter like an ugly girl selfie with self esteem issues! Just me and a microphone..

Nearing the ring, Cashe steps to the steel stairs and begins to climb them. Not wasting time on the apron, he dips and ducks to enter the ring. Once inside, the microphone returns to his mouth.

JASON CASHE: Really. I have nothing but respect for AJ Knight. I mean.. He did what he said he would do! He gave me a fight. He put it all on the line to prove to me, to himself and to everyone of you that he was a changed man! He showed that he was no longer the pompous ass that was too well documented as a member of The Franchise.. Yet, it wasn't good enough!

There it was! That moment where you give someone a little bit of niceties before adding in a 'but' or in this case, a 'yet'. The fans waited for the moment before letting Cashe hear the boos once again. He grinned.

JASON CASHE: So gullible! Let me try this…

Moving towards the ring in a jolting motion. Cashe presses against the ropes.

JASON CASHE: KANSAS CITY TURN UP!!

As per request, the fans roar in cheer as their city is mentioned. Cashe shakes his head and returns to the center of the ring. Laughing as he brings the microphone to his mouth again.

JASON CASHE: I love you guys, never change!

Now he was getting a few cheers and applause from the fans. Really, his appreciation for them was sarcastic but it didn't matter. He could flip the switch getting both heat and love almost on call.

JASON CASHE: I know a lot of the people in the back. Some of you out here tonight and those watching at home truly thought that I wouldn't be here tonight. That I was going to be beaten, defeated and sent home, no longer employed with Mainstream Wrestling! Sorry to break it you all.. I'm not going anywhere!

Now there was a mixed reaction. Some cheered, gave him his proper due. Others were bandwagon haters who just cannot stand someone putting in the work, earning and not demanding their spot.

JASON CASHE: AJ Knight had 4 years here! He did some amazing things inside this very ring but the ONE thing he did NOT do was beat ME! He was a Champion, multiple times over. A member of what is debatable as the greatest Faction this Promotion has ever seen in The Franchise and I F**KING stamped his last paycheck!

Less of a response came from the live audience. The reality of it was settled in. Nothing Cashe was saying was wrong. He wasn't bragging, he was stating actual facts.

JASON CASHE: Name after name, I have taken losses and given losses to the who's who in this company's history! Yet people want to downplay my hustle! Fine. I won't be found rebranding open challenges and building legacy off of quick, no value matches. No, I will grab someone's attention and give them mine. I will haunt them, stalk them and give you a long stroke of problems. I might not take shortcuts to a spotlight but I will have them nonetheless..

Placing his free hand over his mouth. Cashe scratches his bearded face and paces a bit in the ring.

JASON CASHE: Now I know that Management, Bombay in particular, has a problem with me. Don't worry, I have no interest in 'feuding' with anyone who cannot step in this ring and throw hands. I do, however, have a message for the man.

Finding the main camera at ringside, Cashe approaches it. His face centering in the lens, he was as direct as he could be in the view of the camera.

JASON CASHE: Don't threaten me with a walkthrough. Don't look to take my focus. Fine me, slap my wrist but if you come after MY job again? I will go from the Assistant's Assistant to the top executive in this Company and I will BURY each one of yo--

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

"The Greatest Show" begins to play throughout the arena. 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 bear 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 Mainstream Wrestling CEO Robb Daniels emerges from behind the curtain...Robb wears a very serious look upon his face, walking down the center of the runway.

WHERE IT’S COVERED IN ALL THE COLORED LIGHTS
WHERE TGE 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, wiping his boots before stepping inside the ring.He circles the ring in his fancy suit and sunglasses before taking a microphone from Graham Stevens.

ROBB DANIELS: Hello Jason…

There was a snickering on Cashe's face as Robb removes the sunglasses from his face, folds them and slides them into the pocket of his suit.

JASON CASHE: How you doing, Robb? You good?

Such sarcasm. The two men had a mutual respect, at least until more recently when little jabs from each started in another company.

ROBB DANIELS: I'm doing great! I heard what you were saying and I have a few things to add.. If you don't mind?

Stepping aside and motioning his arm for Robb, Jason Cashe was giving him the floor. It was Robb's company afterall.

ROBB DANIELS: Ladies and Gentlemen of Kansas City! First of all we want to thank you for allowing us back into your CITY! A couple weeks ago at MAINSTREAM 76 we saw Jason and AJ Knight go head to head in one of the toughest, one of the most violent brawls in the history of this company and I’ll go as far to says in the history of this business. They gave us everything they had and then some. We were entertained but at the end of then night only one man would prevail. And only one man would return here tonight to Mainstream Wrestling with the other being pardoned from their contractual duties to the company and never to be seen again!

“Now had you asked me if I would have foreseen the outcome that happened then no. No, I wouldn’t have because many believe including myself that an accomplished individual such as AJ Knight could have easily handled a loose cannon such as Jason Cashe…”

Cashe smiles and looks around at the audience.

ROBB DANIELS: Now no disrespect Jason but I think we all know that AJ Knight a former United States, Tag Team and World Heavyweight Champion is a pillar in the history of this company. Not only is he considered a superior ring technician than you but in December he will be enshrined as one of this years Hall of Fame inductees!

A…J—KNIGHT
A…J—KNIGHT
A…J—KNIGHT
A…J—KNIGHT
A…J—KNIGHT

ROBB DANIELS: AJ—is unaware of this at this time but I’m certain he’s probably watching from home.

JASON CASHE: Or a hospital room…

ROBB DANIELS: Congratulations Cashe, you won. You get to live to fight another day. And maybe some day, if you live long enough you’ll find solace in the fact that you ended the career of one of the biggest pains in my ass of all time! That’s right, AJ and I had our disagreements, we fought and kicked each others ass but he’s twice the wrestler, twice the professional and one hundred times the man you’ll ever be!

JASON CASHE: Are you done?

ROBB DANIELS: As a matter of fact I’m not, I want to correct you on something you said earlier…

JASON CASHE: DO TELL! How did I speak out of turn?

ROBB DANIELS: You may have made the cover to defeat AJ Knight but it was me who signed his last paycheck. And it will be me who signs your final one as well! Don’t you forget it!

As Cashe's eyebrows rise above his eyes then—BAM!

Using the butt of the microphone, Robb Daniels knocks Cashe in the head. In the same area he had bandages at! As Cashe slaps back on the canvas, he grabs his head and blood forms between his fingers as his wound is reopened. Daniels ignores the crowd as they roar with a booing excitement with a trim of cheers. Standing next to a downed Cashe, Robb kneels down.

ROBB DANIELS: You talk too damn much!

Daniels start putting the boots to the now downed Jason Cashe causing him to cover up. Security and the medical team comes down to the ring but Robb haults them with one wave of the arm. They stop dead in their tracks at the bottom of the ramp way.

ROBB DANIELS: Let’s not forget that you can go anywhere else and make a fool out of yourself but you’re here, in Mainstream Wrestling, my company, where I call the shots! And at the Fifth Year Anniversary of MY Company, I finish the job that AJ Knight couldn’t!

Robb rips off his suit jacket, loosens his neck tie and begins pummeling the head of Cashe with right hands!

CHARLES HUDSON: He’s snapped Lou!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: This is not the way that I expected to kick off Conflict here tonight…

The medical staff is ordered to enter the ring by Kevin Bombay who is now at ringside. Daniels backs away looking at the blood on his hands. A surreal look comes over his face as if he’s wondering what has he done. He wipes the blood from Cashe on his dress shirt and exits the ring. A stern look at him by Bombay as he exits the ringside area. Robb Daniels doesn't look back, he doesn't interact with fans, he just heads to the back.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Ladies and Gentlemen we’re going to take our first commercial break of the night and when we return maybe we’ll have a positive medical update on Jason Cashe and more answers.

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[Robert Daniels]

DURING THE BREAK...
Blak Magix already in the center of the Ring with a serious expression on his face. He glares into the camera before raising a microphone to his lips.

BLAK MAGIX: Yo. Normally I'm out here to have a good damn time! But tonight... tonight's gon be a lil different for yall Jiiiive Turkeys... ya see... I've been investigating on the whereabouts of this Bryan Ford Cat everybody keep callin' for... and thanks to my right hand man Jason Cashe we've narrowed down the list...

“I still think that hoochie mama he's kissing up on is a suspect but due to 'The Law' I'm not allowed to further my search... but I digress...”

“See just when I start getting down to the bottom of things one of the prime suspects started runnin' his mouth against me... calling me fake... downplaying everything Blak Magix brings to the table... well trust me brotha. I'm all man and I'm I'm realist man you'll ever meet in this piece!”

“But for this low Ballin', Playa hatin', fake ass name having son of a bitch to try and play me like some kind of fool... just to end up ducking out of a direct invite into the squared circle for a bit of buckin' up? Naaaah son. Blak Magix don't get down like that. I believe the term is... keep that same energy. So how bout doing that?! Cuz the way its lookin' these days... it's seeming like you got a lot to say but not enough to back it up!”

“Then yo ass got the gotdamn nerve to make an appearance on my show and turn tail?! I'll tell you what that is in my books... that's a Jive Turkey... and even worse... a poor excuse of a man!"

The crowd erupt in cheers as they rally behind Magix. He shakes his head getting ready to leave but is cut off as We On by J Cole hits the PA system. The crowds cheering transforms into pure unfiltered hate as RM Tapp saunters out microphone in hand and his Championship over his shoulder.

TAPP ADAMS: Do you hear yourself? Cut the music, I’m talking you idiots……I’M the poor excuse of a man? You’re out here putting on this circus act for why? Because you got hurt and feel ashamed? You’re pathetic.

TWFKA Tapp Addams makes his way down the ramp and starts up the stairs. He doesn’t enter the ring however, just continues to speak from the apron.

TAPP ADAMS: You realize you had an opportunity for a championship and you blew it. All to play dress up and talk funny? What happened to you man. I can’t believe I used to actually want a match with you. Now? Well now you don’t even deserve to be in the same ring as me.

BLAK MAGIX: Whoa! You talkin' as if we're acquaintances of some kind. I ain't heard of you until I started investigating this Bryan situation. He had your name circled and ever since I named you as a suspect you've been movin' weird brotha!

“Let's not deflect the fact that when invited into this ring you tucked your tail and ran away! Everything about Blak Magix is real! Ain't no smoke and mirrors when dealing with me. Whatchu see is what you get!”

“And when I see you? I see a man who thinks he's a bouquet of roses when in reality he's a bag of shit! And speaking of titles… I got an opportunity tonight against Robert Zodiac to become a contender for that US Championship! And I ain't one to squander another opportunity.”

“If you was really about what you preachin online about being the best you'd head down to the MAN right now and sign on the dotted line to face Blak Magix baby boy!"

The crowd begin to cheer and yell their approval of the thought of a showdown between these two. Magix points to the crowd then to RM Tapp saying 'You hear that? Give em what they want asshole' not picked up by the mic but the tension can be felt throughout the arena. RM Tapp laughs and shakes his head. He uses his hand to signal the audience to settle down.

TAPP ADAMS: Thats the thing though.when you’re on my level, you get to call the shots. You get to set the dates. I don’t listen to these people. I don’t cater to them. I don’t cater to the ‘man’.

RM Tapp steps through the ropes finally, keeping his eyes locked on the man in the ring. He takes a few steps forward until he’s close enough to reach out and poke Magix in the chest with a finger.

TAPP ADAMS: And I sure as hell don’t cater to you.

Magix shoves the finger away looking directly into Tapp's eyes before raising the mic to his lips again to speak.

BLAK MAGIX: I take it back Tapp… you're not a coward… you're not a Jive Turkey… you're a whole ass bitch.

The crowd gasp and are in a Riot of cheers against Tapp as Magix drops the mic and turns to leave the ring, but before he could exit the ring, The Submission Expert runs forward striking His Championship against Magix’s back sending him down to the canvas.

TAPP ADAMS: Like I said. My terms. Clown.

The crowd erupts yet again into a chorus of boos. RM Tapp flashes that infamous shit eating grin as he drops the microphone and steps over Magix, before exiting the ring.

Magix stirs holding his back in pain as he glares daggers into the soul of Tapp before the cameras cut to a quick commercial break.

[Robert Daniels]

UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP
CONTENDERS MATCH

★★★ BLAK MAGIX ★★★
vs
★★★ ROBERT ZODIAC ★★★

The bell rings and Zodiac begins to circle the ring opposite of Blak Magix. Zodiac is quick to grab Magix's head but the man of soul is quick thinking as well and stomps on Zodiac's foot fiercely making him let go and Blak sends him flying with an arm drag. Magix runs towards the ropes and turns back to Zodiac, who then drops down and forces Magix to jump over him before he scrambles back to his feet and leapfrogs over Magix. Zodiac lands on his feet as Magix stops himself and the turn to face each other and collide with a double shoulder block but neither of them fall.

Zodiac looks Magix up and down before he turns around and runs off the ropes, this time Magix drops down and Zodiac is forced to jump over him, but as he lands he pivots and connects with the side of Magix head with a roundhouse kick that sends him spilling out of the ring! Zodiac quickly rolls out and grabs him by the head, dragging him up and rolling Magix back into the ring. Zodiac slides in after and hooks the near leg as the referee drops down to count the pinfall attempt but Magix quickly throws his shoulder up before the referee can even start counting. Zodiac sits up and nods, acknowledging his opponents resilience. He spins around onto a single knee and then back to his feet as Magix gets back up shortly after as the crowd applauds the exchange.

Blak Magix Irish whips Robert Zodiac across the ring waiting for him to rebound as he leaps straight up and drives him into the ring with a double foot stomp! Magix takes advantage by running to the opposite corner, turning and bouncing off the turnbuckles to gain more speed before he cannonballs himself directly into Zodiac, but he manages to roll out of the way at the last second! Magix crashes hard into the turnbuckle and the impact forces him to rolls backwards onto his back, and Zodiac takes advantage of this opportunity. He grabs Magix by the head and drags him up in a front chancery before backing up to the corner. He begins climbing up the turnbuckle up to the middle, but as soon as he gets up there, Magix powers him overhead with a Northern Lights suplex that sends Zodiac flying back into the middle of the ring!

Zodiac flails around in pain before he manages to get himself back up to a knee, seeing Magix doing the same he scrambles up to his feet and delivers a shining wizard directly underneath the jaw! He lands on top of Magix and rushes to hook the leg as the referee begins to count the pin...1...2--KICKOUT!

Magix throws his shoulder up and Zodiac rolls over and gets back to his feet. He grabs Magix by the head and pulls him back up before delivering a knee to the midsection, then bringing his foot up to kick him in the chest. This forces Magix back upright and into a series of forearms that force Magix off-balance, Zodiac capitalizes on this and runs off the opposite ropes before he jumps up and grabs Magix by the head and swings his legs around to turn Magix as they drop with a swinging ddt! Zodiac quickly moves to roll Magix over, but is only able to watch as he falls out of the ring.

…1!
…2!
…3!
…4!
…5!
…6!

Zodiac goes after his opponent on the outside of the ring and he helps him up and back under the bottom rope. Magix crawls away but as he’s approached by Zodiac he spins around before delivering a big forearm shot to the neck. This stuns Zodiac enough for Magix to kick him in the gut doubling him over. He hits the ropes and then executes a sickening scissors kick to the back of the head!

Zodiac rolls over and slams his fist against the mat then pushes himself back up to his feet before taking off in a dead sprint! He runs towards the ropes and springboards off the middle rope and twists himself in mid-air and flips forward with a twisting senton! Zodiac rolls through back onto his feet before backing up to the corner behind Magix and waits for him to get back to his knees before coming up and grabbing him around the waist again.

Blak Magix hooks Robert Zodiac's arms from behind and turns him hitting the ‘Magix Killer’ but both men are laid out and Magix is unable to capitalize with a pin as he takes a breather. Zodiac lets out a guttural roar from laying flat on his stomach.

The two drop to the mat and begin struggling to stand up as the crowd pops up to their feet! Zodiac manages to get to his feet first and throws the first blow that rocks Magix, but he responds well with a right of his own with renewed vigor! The two quickly begin escalating with their strikes and Magix manages to get the upper hand this time and forces Zodiac back into the ropes. Magix grabs him by the wrist and shoots him off, but Zodiac changes direction as Magix begins charging towards him and nails him with a thunderous super kick directly to the jaw! He lets out a yell and grabs him by his head from behind and hits his jumping neckbreaker across his knee that he calls the Crimson Sunrise!!! He quickly rolls Magix into the middle of the ring and hooks both legs as the referee drops down to count the pinfall attempt...1...2...3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by pin fall is…ROBERT—ZODIAC!

CHARLES HUDSON:  He’s done it!

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  You’re absolutely right Lou! A former World Television Champion has earned a shot at the United States Championship!

CHARLES HUDSON:  Later tonight we’ll find out who will be the Champion that Zodiac will challenge when Biggs defends against Dayna Barrett!

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  One has to know that Blak Magix had more in his mind during this match than the task hand!

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[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE...
Delaney Kingston and Elena Taylor are seen standing by with Samantha Kinsley. 

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: I'm standing here with, "La Taylormade". Laney tonight you face one half of "Team Sexy" Blake O'Reilly. 

Laney and Elena laughed.

DELANEY KINGSTON: How conceited are you? At least live up to your name? You aren't TAYLORMADE like myself and Elena. We're hot and you're obviously not. 

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Pot meet kettle?

ELENA TAYLOR: Nah, we back ours up. Look at us. We've got tons of haters. Like Owen Daniels. He's jealous. He's our number one fan.

Laney laughed.

DELANEY KINGSTON: I think Dayna might be our new number one fan? She's obviously jealous. She thinks she can hang inside the ring with Biggs?

ELENA TAYLOR: He ain't no joke, he took me to my limits. She can't handle that. She can't handle anything obviously it's pretty clear. 

DELANEY KINGSTON: She's a loser. She's just trying to get ahead by sleeping with the boss's son. Who totally has the hots for me, but won't ever get the time or day from me. Sorry not sorry, Owen.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: But that has nothing to do with Blake O'Rilley?

Laney smiled.

DELANEY KINGSTON: You're absolutely correct, Sami. The fact of the matter is, Blake? I think you're truly underestimating me. You think you know what I'm capable of, but darling you have no idea. You think I just post photos on social media? Look where that got your "Big Poppa Biggs", he was truly shocked at how amazing Elena is. 

ELENA TAYLOR: We're the best tag team period, we've both been solo champions and now it's time to upgrade and Blake, Team Sexy? You're standing in our way. 

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: In the way of what?

DELANEY KINGSTON: Greatness. Sami, duh. We're going to show this whole Mainstream roster that LA TAYLORMADE ain't a joke. 

ELENA TAYLOR: We ain't playing, we just trying to be the best. And we'll take on anybody or anyone that wants to try and prove us wrong. 

DELANEY KINGSTON: And tonight it starts with Team Sexy.

Delaney smiled as she walked away, Elena right behind her. You could hear them giggling as they skipped down the hall.

[Robert Daniels]

SINGLES MATCH

★★★ BLAKE O’REILLY ★★★
[with BOBBY LARSON]
vs
★★★ DELANEY KINGSTON ★★★
[with ELENA TAYLOR]

The bell rings and this singles bout is officially underway! Blake O’Reilly and Delaney Kingston come together with a stiff collar and elbow lock up! Blake O’Reilly throws her down with a headlock take over. Applying pressure he looks for a quick submission but Delaney powers through and manages to roll with Blake putting him on his back for 1…2…KICKOUT!

Blake O’Reilly rolls over to a single knee laughing and rubs his fingers through his hair before getting back to his feet. He sidesteps a rushing Kingston and instead catches her in a side headlock. He let's the head go and then sends Delaney flying over head with an arm drag and holds her there with her arm locked firmly in place. Kingston flips over reverses the arm lock much to the dismay of Bobby Larson standing at ringside. Delaney Kingston lands a elbow to the backside of his bicep! Blake O’Reilly stumbles away holding his arm.

O’Reilly turns and shoves Delaney Kingston with enough force that it sends her to a sitting position. Blake smashes her with a brutal super kick. He hangs back waiting and watching her stir as she gets back up to a Seated position and he runs at her and delivers a fierce soccer punt to the chest! O’Reilly goes for the cover of 1…2…KICKOUT!

Blake O'Reilly says enough is enough. He climbs to the top turnbuckle, he poses for the fans, flexing his pecks a bit before leaping off and connecting with a Frog Splash shades of his Mentor Biggs! He bounces off holding his midsection. He looks to make a cover but Elena Taylor steps up onto the apron. The official tells her to get down and it draws the attention of O’Reilly to her. She backs away as Bobby Larson circles the ring post, the two exchange verbal barbs back and forth.

Blake O’Reilly knows his chance for the pin fall following the frog splash has come and gone. So he backs into the corner. O’Reilly is preparing for a lariat but it's ducked, his momentum carrying him towards the ropes bouncing off them and rebounds to Delaney Kingston. She ducks trying to anticipate another lariat but Blake O’Reilly jumps rolling off her back with his own landing behind her before hooking her from behind and throws her back looking for release German Suplex but Kingston grabs the top rope and O’Reilly lands flat on his back!

Delaney Kingston turns, smiles down at O’Reilly then watches him get back up quickly. The two have a stare down before Blake O’Reilly and Delaney Kingston prepare to lock up but instead Blake rolls out of the ring and heads over to the barricade as a few ladies in attendance begin screaming for him as he leans back taking a few selfies with them. Bobby Larson comes over and smacks the back of his head gaining his attention. Blake and Bobby begin to argue with each other about the match taking place before Blake gives Bobby a little slap to the side of the head in retaliation and sprints back into the ring leaving him flabbergasted. Delaney bounces off the ropes and catches O’Reilly with her signature ‘Goodnight Kiss’ scissors kick! She rolls him over and hooks the leg for 1…2…3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by pin fall is…DELANEY—KINGSTON

CHARLES HUDSON:  Amazing debut by the tag team specialist Delaney Kingston!

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  Just watch how excited Elena Taylor is for her tag team partner in her debut singles win here tonight!

CHARLES HUDSON:  Bobby Larson is now inside the ring clearing the area to check on his tag team partner.

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  Delaney Kingston and Elena Taylor will both be a threat in this tag team division. Mark my words!

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[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE...
Mainstream newcomer Bianca Reed catches up with Cartier, and the two give each other a hug before cackling and heading down a hallway together arm in arm, grinning from ear to ear.

Bianca turns her eyes onto Cartier.

BIANCA REED: How you been, boo?

Cartier sucks her teeth.

CARTIER: Ballin’ like always, bitch! Welcome to Mainstream. Hope you liked your big debut! I tried to make it memorable as fuck.

BIANCA REED: That it was, girl! Woulda had liked to make that Tara Fenix bitch tap out last week instead of me, though...

CARTIER: All part of the plan, Bae. You know we needed her guard down. Had her feelin’ like she was dope shit after that match an’ after takin’ the belt off me. Bet she wasn’t feelin’ too hot after you an’ me whipped that ass to close the show though, huh? Ain’t nobody seen that shit comin’. We about to run this shit.

BIANCA REED: Gotta do what we gotta do to get what we deserve, right? Cause ain’t nobody gonna be handing us shit. They need to know who the hell’s in charge, cause it ain’t them.

CARTIER: For real. We got everything we need to take Mainstream by storm. We got the looks. We got the talent. We got the attitude. We got the moves. We bringin’ hood back, one Mainstream ring at a time. An’ that starts tonight right here in Kansas City, when I go out there an’ get my baby back like a rack of ribs at Chili’s. Narrow-assed Tara Fenix got herself a fluke victory, now it’s time to make shit right before she even got a chance to pull my name off the hardware.

BIANCA REED: They better be ready to shine that shit up when you’re done with her, cause who knows where her nasty ass has been?

The two girls pass by the cafeteria and notice a young woman, one of the Squires trainees, sitting by herself at one of the tables apparently by choice, given the dirty looks she’s giving to anyone who gets near her. Bianca nudges Cartier, drawing her attention to the girl before whispering something in her friend’s ear.

Cartier grins and nods, and the two women make their way over to wear the young lady sits alone.

CARTIER: Hey girl. You just signed up? Who you ridin’ wit’?

The woman looks around before recognizing Cartier and Bianca, getting a little startled to be noticed by bigger names.

“Oh my god! Wassup, y’all? Yeah I literally signed up earlier tonight, this my hometown. I can’t believe I’m here talkin’ to y’all!”

BIANCA REED: See look at this, we takin’ over Mainstream and makin’ dreams come true!

CARTIER: Listen, this business chews people up an’ spits ‘em back out every single day of the week. You gotta know who to roll wit’. You gotta have someone watch your back. Me an’ Bianca, we been up an’ down that road, we been across the ring from one another an’ we been in each other’s corners before too. We got Mainstream on lock. What we don’t have is someone down in Squires to represent. What you think?

The girl looks shocked, rising to her feet with a smile.

“You want me with y’all? Oh hell to the yes, I ain’t about to turn down that offer! That’s a WHOLE mood!”

Cartier laughs and gives the young girl a high five.

CARTIER: An’ that’s just what we gonna call you, too! ‘The Whole Mood…’ what’s your name?

“Nefertiti Jackson.”

CARTIER: The Whole Mood, Nefertiti Jackson. That’s tight as fuck. Welcome to HoodRatchet, bitch. Bianca, tell her what’s up!

BIANCA REED: Tell me this ain’t the luckiest bitch in the business tonight, Cartier. Girl walks into Squires, gets backstage at a Mainstream show, and then hooks up with the two baddest bitches in the company. We gonna take alla that potential, teach you everything we know, and you’re gonna have Squires locked down in no time. This whole company is HoodRachet territory. And if they don’t know? Now they know. C’mon Nefertiti, we gotta get our girl ready to take her title back.

Cartier throws her arm around Nefertiti and the three head back down the hall together.

CARTIER: Now… for your first day, all you gots to do is sit back, relax, watch me win this gold, an’ then open a bottle of Ciroc backstage before you show us the best clubs to pop my pussy in.

BIANCA REED: Nef, what do the boys call you? Titi? Neffy?

NEFERTITI: They call me Miss Jackson… if they nasty.

Cartier and Bianca practically fall over laughing, and all three have a little extra pep in their step as they head off together.

[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE...
The feed cuts to outside of the T-Mobile Arena. An entrance near the loading bays has been designated for the employees of Mainstream Wrestling, isolated and secured by the arena’s security crew. But outside of the door, a familiar face paces back and forth like a dog guarding his yard. The camera crew records Chris Madison, following him with each step he takes while clutching onto the Mainstream Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship that is draped over his shoulder. The champion comes to a stop, standing tall in front of the door into the arena.

CHRIS MADISON: Another show. And here I am, despite not bein’ booked, ready to go at a moment's notice. Say the word Bombay, and I’ll be in that ring ready to go to war. Another show. And James Edwards has himself the night off, sittin’ somewhere with his feet up just like he wants…

Madison rolls his eyes.

CHRIS MADISON: You came back to Mainstream Wrestlin’, and from the moment you stepped through these doors, it’s as if you expected the world to be handed to you.

With a scowl on his face, he shakes his head.

CHRIS MADISON: Two weeks ago, you caught me off guard. You distracted me with a taped piece while sneakin’ your way to the ring in an attempt to get over on me. I was out there, tryin’ to give someone an opportunity and you selfishly used it for your own personal gain. This rematch between you and I was goin’ to happen regardless. It had to happen after the way the last one played out. Those antics weren’t necessary; I’ve simply been waitin’ on you to call your shot.

Madison takes a deep breath as he rolls his shoulders and cracks his neck

CHRIS MADISON: Fifth Anniversary Show it is… In the meantime, back to business as usual, right? The ego on you man… There’s a whole locker room filled with talented wrestlers that you could be mixin’ it up with. Men and women who would make you a better competitor just by sharin’ the ring with them. But you’re too good for that. Clearly you don’t believe in the old adage that iron sharpens iron. Ford, Cartier, Healy, Danielson, Biggs, Fenix, Zodiac, Douglas, Cashe… Any of those matches would have made you a better competitor. But none of them are holdin’ the only reason you’re here in Mainstream, are they? World Heavyweight Championship or bust, right? That’s a slap in the face to everyone who competes under the Mainstream Wrestlin’ banner on a regular basis and to every fan that spends their hard earned money to fill these arenas. You’re above them... They’re not worth your time...

It couldn’t be any more apparent that Madison was completely disgusted by Edward’s approach.

CHRIS MADISON: But I guess that’s the difference between you and I… While you’re content with idlin’ by and waitin’ for your opportunity, my skin is crawlin’ because there’s no one to step through those ropes with. This right here…

Madison turns around and repeatedly slaps the steel door behind him.

CHRIS MADISON: This is MY HOUSE! Along with every other city we tour through! If the apron around the ring has Mainstream Wrestlin’ printed on it, you’re in my domain! Tread lightly Jimmy, because if you disrespect my house, I’ll be sure to set things right and uncle phil your ass!

The Mainstream Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion finally cracks a smile.

CHRIS MADISON: Wouldn’t that be a sight to see? James Edwards tossed through a door and soarin’ in the air, doin’ his best DJ Jazzy Jeff impression. For your sake, and your own personal sanity, I hope you have a contingency plan for when you fail at the Five Year Anniversary show. Because this right here…

Madison looks down at the championship belt on his shoulder.

CHRIS MADISON: It’s stayin’ with me! This company deserves a champion who is devoted and pours every ounce of fight that they have within into every match they’re a part of. You can’t be that guy if your career is pullin’ you in fifteen different directions.

Madison turns away from the camera crew, pulling on the door handle. The heavy steel door swings open and Madison marches through as he’s immediately met by security who insists to escort him to the office of Kevin Bombay. Madison obliges with the Mainstream Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship across his shoulder. The security guard opens the office door and Madison walks in alone followed by only the camera man.

CHRIS MADISON: Don’t you have some papers for me to sign?

KEVIN BOMBAY: Yes, you’re agreeing to defend the Mainstream Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship against James Edwards in the Main Event of Mainstream 58 the Five Year Anniversary of the company. Just sign right here…

Madison signs the paper and places the pen back on the desk. He turns and exits the room. Security then escorts him back out of the arena.

[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE...
James Edwards stands and watches a live feed of the show. He gives the camera crew the side-eye but remains civil.

JAMES EDWARDS: I don't have much to say.

He shrugs.

JAMES EDWARDS: I'm not happy about what's been said about me, but what's the point of dwelling on that?

He shrugs again.

JAMES EDWARDS: I'm in for the biggest fight of my life at the 5th anniversary show. I've never beaten him without there being an easy excuse. He was tired or there was another guy involved, that's what he said a few weeks ago. A loss is a loss, but whatever I'll use that as extra motivation.

Something in the ring momentarily catches his eye.

JAMES EDWARDS: I'm using a lot of things as motivation these days. Provin' people wrong. Being the champion of two companies at once. Bringin' history here full circle by ending year five the way year one started. I know those don't win championships but work does. Every mile I run. Every time I hit the bag. Every second in the ice bath brings me closer to those happening.

He continues to watch the action in the ring.

JAMES EDWARDS: I don't know what he stands for as champion but I know what I do: work. You set the standard for what happens between the bells when you're champion. You're the guy that everybody chases and the one that expected to take their best shot. I'm not wastin' my time running my mouth, well most of the time. Until the fifth anniversary ever spare moment of my life is dedicated to the work of becoming world champion. Remember that and not whatever his latest dig is…

In walks Kevin Bombay wielding a leather binder. He unzips it pulls a pen from the inside the binder and clicks the end of it.

KEVIN BOMBAY: No heavily promoted weigh-in or a contract signing where somebody goes through the table. Will you please sign on the dotted line?

JAMES EDWARDS: My pleasure…

Edwards signs the contract to face Chris Madison at the Fifth Year Anniversary on November 28th in Seattle for the World Heavyweight Championship. A flick of the wrist and he’s done. He clicks the pen and puts it down on the paper then walks out of the room confidently with the UWL World Championship across his shoulder.

[Robert Daniels]

MAINSTREAM WRESTLING
UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP

★★★ BIGGS (C) ★★★
vs
★★★ DAYNA BARRETT ★★★

The bell rings and this United States Championship match is officially underway! Dayna Barrett and Biggs circle around the ring, measuring one another up. Biggs shoots in and grabs a hold of Barrett's leg, lifting her up and slamming her into the mat with a Single Leg Takedown! He floats over into Side Mount, trying to get wrist control, but Barrett wriggles out and rolls back, creating some distance between the two. Both cautiously make their way up to their feet, and as they come in for the Collar and Elbow Tie Up, Biggs switches levels and gets behind Barrett, applying a rear waistlock as he attempts the German Suplex. Dayna blocks the attempt by wrapping her foot around Biggs' ankle, and breaks “The Spaceman's” grasp by elbowing his hands repeatedly, breaking out and wrapping his arm behind his back into a hammerlock!

The six-inch height difference plays in Dayna's favor as she's easily able to duck Biggs' attempted Back Elbows, but it plays in Biggs' favor as she can't get extra leverage, as he spins out of the Hammerlock, and tosses her with an Overhead Release Suplex! Rushing in towards his downed opponent, Biggs throws a Running Knee towards Dayna's face, but she dodges it and catches him with a Schoolboy Pin, 1...2...Biggs kicks out! Dayna holds her finger and thumb just barely apart, signaling to Biggs that she almost had him!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Dayna Barrett was about a millimeter away from catching Biggs off guard and leaving the champion!

CHARLES HUDSON: Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades! The fact is, Biggs kicked out!

Biggs just shakes his head and gets back to his feet, and the two circle the ring again. Barrett throws a couple of Calf Kicks towards Biggs, but he steps back to avoid them, and on her third attempted kick, Biggs shoots in again, going for the leg! Dayna widens her base, a cracks Biggs in the back of the neck with a stiff Elbow! She pulls him in, looking for an early Heartbreaker, but Biggs rag dolls, dropping to the mat as she begins to jump over! Barrett lands on her feet, but Biggs is quick to pull off a Leg Sweep, tripping her up and causing her to fall backwards onto the mat! He's on her like a pit bull, trying to get wrist control to lock in some sort of Armbar, but Barrett squirms out and rolls back, creating some distance!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: That's twice in just over 30 seconds that Dayna Barrett almost had Biggs. Had she hit that Heartbreaker, I doubt Biggs would have kicked out!

CHARLES HUDSON: Biggs fought Jason Cashe to a double countout at the Tara Fenix Charity Cruise in a very physical match! There's no way he's 100% tonight.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: You're making excuses for him?

CHARLES HUDSON: Well no, but if Biggs seems a bit off tonight, it's that he's still recovering!

Dayna Barrett mounts the top turnbuckle, motioning for Biggs to get up. As he begins to rise, Barrett launcher herself off, going for a Front Flip Hurricanrana, but Biggs counters with an incredibly crisp looking Powerbomb! He folds Barrett up like an accordion, holding her hands as he pins her shoulders to the mat for 1...2...KICKOUT!

CHARLES HUDSON: Timely counter from Biggs there, as Dayna Barrett has been in firm control of the match!

Grabbing a hold of her head, Biggs pulls Dayna back up to her feet and applies a Muay Thai Clinch, sending his knees up into her chest repeatedly as he backs her into the corner! Releasing the clinch, Biggs fires off with a couple of European Uppercuts before absolutely lighting Barrett up with some vicious Kicks to the chest and midsection! Biggs hits with five, 10, 15, 20 kicks before Barrett falls down, slumped in the corner. Biggs takes a few steps back and runs in with a Running Double Knee Strike, nailing Barrett right in the face! Biggs grabs a hold of her ankle and drags her out to the center of the ring, pinning her with a lateral press, 1...2...Kickout by Barrett! Biggs gives Barrett a brutal Short Forearm to the face, and hooks both legs, 1...2...Kickout from Barrett once more! Biggs keeps his cool, though it's obvious from his face that he's frustrated, as he pulls Barrett back up to a vertical base, whipping her into the near corner! He takes a few steps back and rushes in for a Stinger Splash, but nobody's home! Barrett jumps up onto the middle rope and catches Biggs with a Springboard Poisonrana, spiking his head off the mat!

With Biggs still down, Barrett climbs to the top turnbuckle once more, but while her back is to her opponent, Biggs bursts up, shoving her legs out from underneath her, and causing her to take a nasty spill back first into the ring! Biggs peels her off the mat, and scoops her up for a Body Slam right into the turnbuckle! Barrett arches her back in pain as Biggs pulls her right up and sits her on the top turnbuckle facing out towards the crowd. He gives her a couple of clubbing blows to the back before climbing up the ropes himself, lifting her onto his shoulders in a Fireman's Carry before leaping off with a Rolling Senton, driving her back hard into the mat!

CHARLES HUDSON: Biggs is honing in on Dayna Barrett's back! But that's Biggs for you, he picks a body part and stays on it!

Biggs wastes no time covering Barrett, 1...2...Kickout! He shoots the half, getting Barrett on her belly and gives her a couple of Knee Strikes to the midsection before taking a seat in the small of her back. Biggs goes to apply his patented Camel Clutch, but Barrett has him scouted, and squirms out the back door between his legs, tripping him up and causing him to crash face first into the top turnbuckle!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Perhaps Biggs was making it too obvious he was targeting the back, because Barrett knew what was coming!

Barrett has Biggs on his back foot, punching him repeatedly as she backs him into the ropes! A quick knee to the midsection dazes him long enough for her to run to the opposite ropes and gain momentum before she Clotheslines him right over the top rope to the arena floor! Without any hesitation, Barrett gets a running start and leaps through the ropes at Biggs with a Tope Suicido, but Biggs sidesteps it and uses Barrett's own momentum against her, shoving her midair to change her trajectory, causing her to crash back first into the guardrail, drawing an audible gasp from the crowd!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Dayna Barrett has been taking big risks this whole match, but that one absolutely did not pay off!

CHARLES HUDSON: Just look at the welts forming on her back!

The camera zooms in on Barrett's back, which is reddened and scuffed up from Biggs' assault on it, but Biggs doesn't give Barrett any sort of respite, pulling her up and giving her a Scoop Slam across the ring apron! This causes the fans to rain down boos on Biggs, but he doesn't heed the crowd's hate at all, pulling Barrett back up and rolling her into the ring. He slides in himself, and rolls her onto her belly, giving her a couple of stomps to the small of the back before finally applying the Camel Clutch! Barrett screams out in pain as Biggs wrenches her neck, torquing her back even more, and gives her no choice but to tap out!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by pin fall AND STILL Mainstream Wrestling United States Champion…BIGGS!

Biggs immediately releases the hold as the bell rings, and the ref raises his arm in victory as “If it Bleeds” hits the speakers. The timekeeper hands Biggs his United States Championship belt, and “The Spaceman” raises it high for all to see.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: As much as I hate to admit this, that was an impressive title defense for Biggs here tonight. He had an obvious game plan to target Dayna Barrett's back throughout, executed on said game plan, and walks away still the Mainstream United States Champion.

CHARLES HUDSON: I always talk about how Biggs usually uses the Camel Clutch as a move to wear down his opponent, usually used to grind down the pace of the match. But he showed tonight that he's more than capable of ending a match with it! Good fight from Dayna Barrett, but Biggs had her number tonight.

Biggs motions for a mic, and the time keeper obliges. His music fades as he begins to speak.

BIGGS: That's title defense number two! Skye Healy may have held this belt for 262 days, successfully defending it 6 times, drawing a DQ on the seventh, and losing it on her eighth defense, but at this rate, I'll get to 8 successful defenses in less than half the time that she held this belt! I have said time and time again that I want to be a fighting champion, so if anyone, and I mean anyone, wants a shot at this title, all you gotta do is ask!

Biggs flips the mic back towards the timekeeper area, and the fans cheer as the timekeeper catches it, and “If It Bleeds” hits the speakers again. Dayna Barrett has rolled her way out of the ring and the ref is there to help her as Biggs rolls out of the ring himself and gives her a nod of acknowledgment before heading up the ramp himself.

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  Tough loss for Dayna Barrett here tonight but Biggs has to get ready for the next person up to the plate which is ROBERT Zodiac after his win earlier tonight!

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[Robert Daniels]

DURING THE BREAK...
Dayna Barrett is laid out backstage following her match against Biggs.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: We just saw Biggs successfully defend the United States Championship against Dayna Barrett but during the break as she made her way backstage we’ve been told an altercation between Elena Taylor and Delaney Kingston took place where the tandem known as ‘La Taylor Made’ instigated a two on one attack against the newly crowned UWL Six Man Tag Team Champion Dayna Barrett.

“Biggs, Bobby Larson and Blake O’Reilly were first on the scene with all three helping Dayna Barrett to her feet in a chair while medicinal staff is checking in her…”

Kinsley pauses while footage shown of the brawl reveals Dayna Barrett holding her own first until Delaney Kingston said something in particular which set off Barrett.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Things have been brewing between the two parties since La Taylor Made arrived in Mainstream Wrestling last month. The unfortunate circumstance was Barrett’s tag team partners are not here tonight to have her back. When we learn more about this matter we will keep you posted. Until then back to the ring.

[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE...
Biggs with the Mainstream Wrestling United States Championship slung over his shoulder, basking the glow of another successful title defense. Bobby and Blake flank him on either side, with Blake being so over the top congratulatory that a person with a smaller ego would see right through it.

BLAKE O'REILLY: My man, Poppa Biggs getting things done out in that ring!

BIGGS: For the last time, Blake, I really don't like the "Poppa Biggs" moniker. I'm 36, not even old enough to be your father. It's weird and off putting.

BOBBY LARSON: That's probably why Ms. Chelsea finds it so funny, cause it does make you squirm.

BIGGS: Who's side are you on, Bobby? Anyways, thanks for the kind words, Blake, please, just don't call me Poppa Biggs anymore.

BLAKE O'REILLY: I can't make any guarantees. 

The boisterous trio come to a halt as Robert Zodiac comes into view, standing directly in front of them in the hall. He doesn't say a word, just glaring at Biggs. For his part, "The Spaceman" replies rather flippantly.

BIGGS: Can I help you, Robert?

Zodiac doesn't say a word, doesn't break his gaze. Biggs and his boys are visibly unsettled by Zodiac's silence. Blake tries to interject himself, getting in Zodiac's face.

BLAKE O'REILLY: Listen man, if you want a shot at Poppa Biggs' title, all you gotta do is ask...

Zodiac gives Blake a hard shove that sends him toppling backwards, falling on his butt, all the while, maintaining firm eye contact with Biggs. Biggs steps between Blake and Zodiac, holding one hand up to show Zodiac that he doesn't want any trouble, while holding firm onto the championship belt slung over his shoulder with the other. Bobby reaches down to help Blake up to his feet.

BIGGS: Now Robert, I don't want any trouble here. I do all my fighting out in that ring. So if you want a shot at my U.S. Title, just say the word, and I'll gladly fight you in the ring. I just want to say, I'm rooting for you in your attempts at positive change and self growth. I know that if you keep at it, you'll make Brian Crucifix proud.

ROBERT ZODIAC: You keep Brian's name out of your mouth.

The mere mention of Robert Zodiac's dear friend is enough to fire him up, but Zodiac holds back, fighting every instinct in his body to knock Biggs' block off. Biggs smirks as he and Team Sexy walk past Robert.

BIGGS: If you want, Robert, swing by my locker room later and I can give you a copy of my book. Might help you in that goal...

Biggs and Team Sexy walk off, with Blake O'Reilly scowling at Robert Zodiac as they do so. The camera cuts back to McKayla Lewis and Charles Hudson at ringside.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Now that was just out of line! Biggs has no business evoking the name of Brian Crucifix! Robert Zodiac is making an honest attempt at personal growth, and Biggs just mocked him for it!

CHARLES HUDSON: Bloody hell, Lou, were we even watching the same thing? Zodiac confronted Biggs, Biggs tried to offer him some encouragement, and Zodiac took it the wrong way!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Your bias is showing, Charles. In any event, we are going to see the “Spaceman” Biggs defend the United States Championship against Robert Zodiac at the Fifth Year Anniversary on Sunday, November 28th! They've been tag partners, they've been opponents in a Triple Threat Match, but we’ve yet to see these two men face off in a one-on-one match up until now!

[Robert Daniels]

The crowd is buzzing when suddenly the lights go out.

GREATEST
OF
ALL
TIME

"Born for Greatness" by Papa Roach plays as the crowd buzzes, as the crowd goes nuts. The first verse plays out, causing more anticipation. As the verse comes to the end it pauses for a moment. All of the lights go out again, but then come right back on in full brightness!!!

NO WE'RE NOT NAMELESS
WE'RE NOT FACELESS
WE WERE BORN FOR GREATNESS!!!

Suddenly, Billy "The G.O.A.T." Danielson walks out from behind the curtain to a huge pop, as he makes his way down to the ring. He's in his wrestling gear and has his Legacy Championship over his shoulder as he walks to the ring. He doesn't hi-five any fans, but he acknowledges them as he makes his way to the ring. Billy grabs a microphone from a ring hand, before heading up the steps, brushing his feet, and entering the ring. He looks around at the fans as a truly polarized reaction, before speaking.

BILLY DANIELSON: I’m not going to waste y’all’s time here tonight. I’m here for one thing and one thing only. I’m here to find out... WHO’S NEXT?!

The crowd begins to shoot out names as they get hyped. Billy tries to hear them all, putting his hand to his ear as he entertains them and hypes them up. Names like Jason Cashe, Cartier, Emma Douglas, and other Mainstream Mainstays come out. After a couple of minutes of letting the fans do their thing, Billy finally cuts them off.

BILLY DANIELSON: I’m hearing a lot of names, but here’s the thing. I’m hearing a lot of names that are great wrestlers, but none of them NEED an opportunity in this company. They all have their roles and their spots in this company. The point of the Legacy Championship is to build others up. Xavier Ada, Dusty Douglas, Dayna Barrett, Robert Zodiac, and everyone else that has fought for this title are people who needed a spotlight. They needed a platform to build their career here, but I think this time… this time I think I’m going to pick someone… who has proven to be a phenomenal champion on a smaller level.

A pause, as he lets the anticipation build in the crowd.

BILLY DANIELSON: I think I’m going to pick someone who has carried a whole minor league company on their back, despite not even being there the past year, as well as carrying their respective wrestling academy since day one.

It’s pretty obvious who Billy is going to pick, and the crowd is excited.

BILLY DANIELSON: I’ve watched this person grow for the last two years, and I believe that their talent is LIMITLESS...

Billy smiles and the crowd goes wild. They know that he’s about to say Sk-

BILLY DANIELSON: TAPP WRESTLING… I’M CALLING YOU OUT!!! THE REAL NVR CHAMPION VS THE MAINSTREAM LEGACY CHAMPION, BECAUSE I WANT TO MAKE SURE I GET MAINSTREAM’S WIN BACK AS PART OF THIS TITLE’S LEGACY!!!

Not who the crowd was expecting, but still a big moment. Billy Danielson is calling out one of the hottest talent’s in professional wrestling today. He raises his Legacy Championship high in the air to a big pop. Tapp Addams is going to make a his Mainstream debut at Mainstream 77 in a match against Billy Danielson for the Legacy Championship and we are all better for it.

CHARLES HUDSON:  Earlier tonight we see Tapp Adams and his run-in with Blak Magix. Now he’s the next challenger for the Legacy Championship!

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  In one week from tonight Tapp Adams makes his Mainstream Wrestling in-ring debut as he challenges Billy Danielson for the Legacy Championship

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FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
MAINSTREAM 78
3 WEEKS AWAY

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[Robert Daniels]

MAIN EVENT
MAINSTREAM WRESTLING
WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP

★★★ TARA FENIX (C) ★★★
vs
★★★ CARTIER ★★★

The bell rings and tonight’s World Television Championship Main Event is officially underway! Tara Fenix and Cartier charge to the center of the ring and get into a clinch; Tara breaks free rather quickly and connects with a knife edge chop! She chops a second time, and a third time as she battles Cartier back against the turnbuckle.

Cartier is trying to defend herself, but Tara is relentless with the knife edge chops and getting the crowd behind her with each one. Cartier looks to cover up, but Tara connects with a knee which causes Cartier to try and cover her stomach before Tara now connects with an overhand chop! Tara sends Cartier across with an Irish-whip before charging in with a Stinger Splash that lands its mark! Tara takes Cartier out of the corner and sends her to the opposite ropes and comes in for another Stinger Splash…

Cartier gets a boot up that cuts her off! Tara staggers back to the center of the ring with a hand on her jaw, and Cartier comes out of the corner to connect with a spear against Tara. Cartier goes for the cover and hooks the leg: Tara kicks out before the count of one. Both of the women get up to their feet, and Tara is immediately on the offense, but Cartier catches an overhand punch and reverses with one of her own.

Cartier is battling Tara back against the ropes before finally sending her off with an Irish-whip; upon coming back, Cartier looks for a power slam, but Tara kicks her in the torso! Tara drops her with a snap suplex, and springs to her feet to connect with a standing moonsault to go for a quick cover: One! Two! Cartier kicks out!

Tara springs to her feet just as Cartier is sitting up and fires for a spinning roundhouse kick! CARTIER DODGES! As Tara gives up her back, Cartier rolls her up for 1…2…KICKOUT!

Tara kicks out just in time and she rolls out of harms way. Cartier fires in quick and has her opponent against the turnbuckle, and Cartier is charging in; Tara takes a step out before lifting Cartier up and dropping her over the rope, with snake eyes! Tara charges against the ropes and comes back with a front dropkick that sends Cartier down to the mat, and Tara is looking for a cover but Cartier rolls over onto her stomach before Tara can even connect.

Tara stands up and pulls Cartier to her feet before connecting with a European Uppercut, and then fires immediately for a Genocide Kick! Cartier dodges! Cartier rolls her into a cover as Tara is spinning around, but Tara rolls through and comes forward with a dropping front dropkick. Cartier now lands flat on the mat, and Tara goes for the cover of 1…2…KICKOUT!

Tara pulls Cartier to her feet as she, too, is getting up and starts to connect with a few strikes; Tara takes a sudden page from MYOJIN’s book, and jumps up before dragging Cartier down with a triangle choke! Cartier is trying to fight out of it, but it looks like Tara is getting it set; Cartier is giving her nothing to work with, so Tara begins firing away with a couple of elbows that connect against her skull. Cartier is trying to cover up, but the problem is giving up her arm and giving Tara further control… Tara goes for the arm control, but Cartier catches on just in time and retains it; Cartier finally rolls Tara up again for 1…2…KICKOUT!

Tara shifts her weight just enough to get out of the cover, but still has the hold applied. Cartier looks like she’s in some serious trouble as Tara is wrenching with the hold, but Cartier still resisting losing her control while fighting back from Tara being able to lock it in. Cartier rolls her up a second time. One! Tara rolls a shoulder up, and now Cartier lifts her up and slams her down on the mat!

The slam knocks the wind out of Tara, and Cartier rolls her up: One! Two! Tara kicks out! Cartier is quicker to her feet this time, and pulls Tara up before she can get in, but Tara takes her over with a Northern Lights Suplex! One! Two! Cartier kicks out! Both of them are getting up this time and now Tara drops her with the Fallen Phoenix! Tara makes the cover for 1…2…NEARFALL!

Tara Fenix slaps the mat in frustration and pushes herself back up and angles herself in the corner against the ropes, as Cartier is getting to her feet, and Tara comes forward before taking her down with a spinning headscissors! Cartier rolls through and is back to her feet but Tara is down on the mat. Cartier stumbles toward her and is taken down with a scissor leg sweep and the crowd goes wild as Tara is setting her up for the Tara Lock! She has the Indian Deathlock ready, and is about to arch her back backward but Cartier is fighting for the ropes… Tara isn’t able to keep her balance to be able to do it and Cartier is still inching closer to the ropes.

She has no choice but to give up, and Cartier gets to the ropes to use them to get to her feet. Tara fires in with a Genocide Kick just as Cartier turns to face her and she hits her mark! Cartier falls to the mat, and Tara falls over her, and hooks the leg for 1…2…KICKOUT!

Tara Fenix rolls off Cartier and lays flat on her back. The official moves in to make the count.

…1!
…2!
…3!
…4!
…5!
…6!

Tara Fenix is the first to her feet followed shortly by Cartier. Tara Fenix and Cartier are in the center of the ring and exchanging rights and lefts with each other; Tara fires in for a kick, but Cartier catches it and takes Tara over with a powerslam! Cartier goes for the cover: One! Two! Tara kicks out! Both of the women get back to their feet, and Tara manages to roll Cartier up with an inside cradle for 1…2…Cartier shifts her weight and has Tara down for 1…2…KICKOUT!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Bianca Reed us making her way down to the ringside area!

CHARLES HUDSON: Reed is standing on the apron. She now has the attention of Tara Fenix!

The official warns Reed to get off the apron but Tara Fenix is closer to her. Fenix swings a right hand catching Reed and drops her from the ring apron. Tara Fenix quickly turns her attention back to Cartier—“EAT THAT ASS” by Cartier’s cheeky derrière! She sits down on the chest of Fenix hooking the left leg for the 1…2…3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by pin fall AND NEW Mainstream Wrestling World Television Champion…CARTIER!

Cartier leans forward after the three-count has been secured and raises her arm in victory. Tara looks astonished by it, as Cartier’s music is playing throughout the arena.

Cartier celebrates as she’s handed the World Television Championship and Tara Fenix now sitting in the corner holding to her chest and jaw. She requests a microphone from the stage hand.

TARA FENIX: Hold up, hold up, hold up…

The crowd is kind of in a hush as Cartier is holding her newly acquired championship and looks over at Tara to wonder what is going on.

TARA FENIX: Congratulations, Cartier. Congratulations…and thank you…thank you for giving me a great match here tonight because the rumors are true! Catara is over and I have asked for you release from Mainstream Wrestling.

“Now you have the lesser, dumbed down version full of two people with zero ambition, who waste their days by smoking it away. And you know what… That’s fine. But unfortunately, it made me come to a realization: I love Mainstream. I want to make that clear. I came up here as part of the Emerald City Classic, invited by JC Keeton, and… I loved it here. But I am just… busy… BUSY. For those who had a chance to watch the Tara Fenix Charity Cruise. I am busy! And that is why I am trying to take a few things from myself… and sadly, Mainstream is one of those things.

Tara Fenix turns her attention back to Cartier who now has Bianca Reed standing alongside her and both seem to be very upset with Tara Fenix stealing her spotlight despite losing.

TARA FENIX: Cartier…again… thank you, that’s all…

Cartier seems surprised but the two are sharing a few words with each other. The ones are inaudible, but Tara does seem sincere. Bianca Reed is still very upset from the right hand at the closing of the match.

Down runs Aria Price former Seattle Pro Women’s Champion and Coach at Emerald City Squires. She stands alongside Tara Fenix as the four women stand in the ring. AP lands a devastating Pele Kick to the head of Tara Fenix the former World Television Champion.

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  Ladies and Gentlemen two weeks ago it was AJ Knight tonight we see Cartier regain the World Television Championship and we find out the rumors are true Tara Fenix is leaving Mainstream. Our CEO pummeled Jason Cashe to kick off the show. It’s been a wild night in Kansas City! We’ll see you next weekend for MAINSTREAM 77 the last stop on the road to the Fifth Year Anniversary!

AP laughs and gets to her feet as she grabs the wrists of both Bianca Reed and Cartier raising them in the air as the logo flashes across the screen.

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