MAINSTREAM 94 - PORTLAND - 10/23/2022

[Robert Daniels]

Battleground Network Presents

MAINSTREAM WRESTLING 94
SUNDAY - 10/23/2022
MODA CENTER
PORTLAND, OREGON

MAINSTREAM WRESTLING IS LIVE FROM DENVER AND WE’RE INSIDE MODA CENTER. THE HOME OF YOUR PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS!

AJ Knight is kicking off the show, in the ring with a mic in hand while the fans are chanting for him. AJ raises the mic to his mouth.

AJ KNIGHT: Ladies and gentlemen, I know a lot of you are shocked as hell about how Mainstream 93 ended, with Biggs going against everything he claimed to believe in when trapped in the Templar Stretch, he…

AJ acts choked up.

AJ KNIGHT: He assaulted my ballsack…

AJ shrugs as the fans boo the ending of the match.

AJ KNIGHT: Now look, I’m not mad that I lost the way I did. Frankly I can’t tell you how many times I’ve won a match because the referee missed something blatantly illegal that I did. You live by the sword, sometimes you die by it. I can’t be mad about that, I’m not a hypocrite. But speaking of hypocrisy, that is a pretty good description of what I’m mad about. See, when shit went wrong for you Biggs, you dumped all you claimed to be about. You took the easy way out. That’s the difference between us, I am and always have been exactly who I say I am. But adversity showed your true colors, and they all saw it!

The fans cheer for AJ with a loud chant of “Biggs sucks”.

AJ KNIGHT:] But these fans, they don’t know the half of it. See you’ve made your living on not being who you claim to be. And in the last two weeks I’ve taken the time to compile a documentary of sorts. Ladies and gentlemen, my directorial debut I present: The Truth About the Spaceman.

TWO WEEKS AGO...

The lights dim and the screen lights up showing grainy black and white footage of the main event of Mainstream 93. AJ begins narrating in overly dramatic fashion.

AJ KNIGHT (voiceover): In the main event of Mainstream 93, the fans in the great city of Denver were treated to an all time classic between two of the top talents in the world today as Spaceman Biggs and AJ Knight locked up for the first time ever. As AJ Knight was moments from victory tragedy struck.

Footage of the finish plays showing Biggs’ inadvertent(?) strike to the groin. This particular part is replayed three times in slow motion. The footage cuts to horrified fan reactions which are all very clearly from matches other than the bout between Biggs and AJ.

AJ KNIGHT (voiceover): Fans were shocked and appalled as they witnessed self-proclaimed paragon of virtue, Spaceman Biggs, violate every tenant he claimed to hold dear, taking the easy road to pull a well deserved victory from his opponent.

A series of fans are interviewed with their reactions.

DEBRA EDWARDS(concerned mother): I can’t believe that they let something that violent on television. That was easily imitable violence! What if little Timmy gets the idea to do what he did! He should be banned from the sport!

CLARK WEATHERS (cupcheck aficionado): That was unreal, I’ve been hit in the groin, many, many, many, many times. I’ve never seen that kind of violence to somebody’s groin before…

MCKAYLA LEWIS (Mainstream Commentator): Yes, I used the phrase wedding tackle, it was a weird phrase I get it, can we drop it!?

CHARLES HUDSON (Mainstream Commentator): I’m so proud of McKayla finally calling it wedding tackle! I’ve been trying to get her to say that phrase for months!

Now AJ sits in a studio in a painful to look at neon pink suit, and a large fake mustache resembling that of Geraldo Rivera.

AJ KNIGHT: My name is Adam Jacob Lefenfeld, and over the last two weeks I’ve researched Spaceman Biggs’ history and discovered he is absolutely not who he claimed to be. Throughout his career, he’s made many claims that are provably false, for instance he has frequently and repeatedly made claims throughout hi s career that he wrestled and in fact defeated a bear. We here at The Truth About the Spaceman have uncovered footage of this event. The results were shocking.

A television in the room comes on and shows Biggs fighting, not a fearsome woodland creature, but instead a man with dwarfism dressed to resemble a bear. The bout is not nearly the life or death struggle Biggs made it out to be, but a nearly laughable exhibition between the two of them. The screen cuts back to Knight, still in the Adam Jacob Lefenfeld character.

AJ KNIGHT: Just shameful stuff. We also have footage of Biggs blatantly cheating to win titles in several promotions.

The television flickers back on and shows clips of Biggs from his past. The first clip has text at the bottom of the screen reading Biggs vs Xues - AWE Destruction de Mayo 2004 as Biggs holds the tights while pinning a muscular competitor named Xues to win the AWE Championship. After the count of three, Biggs quickly hides the fact that he had unfair leverage and quickly snatches the title belt before leaving the ring. It then cuts to footage from a steel cage match with the caption Biggs vs. The Beast - UWE Rage in the Cage 2005, where Biggs is seen using a cattle prod to shock the 7 foot 7, 500 pound monster of a man before pinning him, 1…2…3. Finally, a clip labeled Biggs vs Level-One - APW Test for the Best 2011 shows Biggs rolling up his opponent and as the ref is between the count of 2 and 3, Biggs places his feet on the ropes to secure the win and the Action Packed Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship.

AJ KNIGHT: At every turn, for every major milestone in his career, Biggs resorted to underhanded means to achieve his goals. He may claim to be above the pale, but his past actions, his continued deceit, well they paint a completely different picture! Worse yet, he may not even really be “Spaceman Biggs”. Eye witness reports claim they know him by an altogether different identity. His name and face will be concealed to protect his identity.

The TV Screen shows somebody whose face is blacked out and their voice distorted as though they were in witness protection… but the outline sure looks a lot like AJ…

WITNESS (Identity hidden for their safety): Listen, you think you know the real Spaceman Biggs? You don’t… See where I come from, we know him by a different name…

The witness looks back and forth to make sure he’s not being watched.

WITNESS (identity still hidden for their safety): Some people call him… The Space Cowboy… Some people call him the Gangster of Love… And some people call him Maurice. I can confirm that he is a picker, he’s a grinner, he’s a lover, and he’s a sinner. Not only that but he’s also a joker, he’s a smoker, and he is in fact a midnight toker…

Back to AJ as Adam Jacob Lefenfeld who is shaking his head in disgust, acting utterly appalled at what his “witness” revealed.

AJ KNIGHT: If Space Cowboy Maurice is hiding behind a pseudonym, who knows what other dark secrets he’s hiding? What else doesn’t he want us to know? If you have any information that can help us uncover the truth please call (555) 555-Space Cowboy Maurice is a menace and must be brought down for the good of society at large for the sake of all law abiding citizens. And now back to the ring.

The screen shuts off and the lights come back on with AJ standing in the ring applauding his “masterpiece.”

AJ KNIGHT: If you think that’s good, I’ve got an exclusive interview with Cashe about his long lost brother Wedg-

Carpenter Brut’s “Leather Teeth” hits the speakers as The Smokin’ Aces enter to a mixed reaction, the cheers no doubt coming for Lex Collins. Biggs’ right arm is in a sling, and all three are staring daggers at AJ Knight as they head down the ramp. Lex places a hand between Biggs’ shoulder blades to make sure he makes it up the steps safely, while Bobby holds open the ropes. Biggs calls for a mic as Bobby gets in AJ’s face and Lex holds the youngster back.

BIGGS: AJ, AJ, AJ. I bet you think you are so clever putting together this hack-job character assassination piece. I bet you think that you have me cornered and that you’ve proven that the incidental contact from two weeks ago was blatant and desperate. I bet you even think it’s funny calling me Maurice. Everything you said about my past in that video is one-hundred percent true. I will not deny that in my younger years, I was as unscrupulous as they come. But AJ Knight, you’re forgetting one thing. Or perhaps you’re failing to see one thing. Because unlike you, AJ, I am capable of personal growth, I am capable of change! I look back on my past with shame. I own the fact that I was a liar, I was a cheater, and I was a stealer. Back then, I didn’t care how I earned my accolades, just that I earned them! The ends justified the means, or so I thought. With hindsight being 20/20, I now know that I did not need to lie, I did not need to cheat, and I did not need to steal. My talent in the ring was enough then, and it’s enough now. Also, I’m not a toker. Never have been, never will be.

AJ replies flippantly.

AJ KNIGHT:Well good for you Maurice! Doesn’t change the fact that you rammed your forearm straight into my testies two weeks ago…

The fans cheer for AJ and get an “ASSHOLE! ASSHOLE!” chant going directed towards Biggs.

BIGGS: AJ, I swear to you on my love for my mother that two weeks ago was an accident! And as a gesture of good will, not only am I here to apologize for said incidental contact, I am here to offer you a rematch as soon as my arm is healed and the doctors clear me.

Biggs extends his left hand for a fist bump, as his right arm is currently injured. AJ looks at Biggs and the Smokin’ Aces distrustfully.

AJ KNIGHT: I’m not fist bumping you. You’re out here tonight asking for the kind of grace you wouldn’t extend anybody else. Talking about how you don’t cheat anymore and you should get the benefit of a doubt for that. I don’t know if you noticed, I took no shortcuts whatsoever in our match two weeks ago. But I don’t get credit for that because of my past. Because it doesn't suit your narrative. You’re out here just trying to save face. I see right through you, Space Cowboy…

At this point, Lex cuts AJ off.

LEX COLLINS: Listen, chief…I know you can’t toss a rock into any locker room in this industry without hitting a low-down dirty snake – Mainstream notwithstanding – but you’re so far off base where Biggs’ concerned that it ain’t even funny. We’ve all done questionable things in the heat of the moment, when the adrenaline’s pumping and we’re high on the roar of these fine fans.

There’s a predictable pop on the heels of that, but Collins continues without acknowledging it.

LEX COLLINS: Dude’s never been sideways with me. From day one, what you see is what you get. I get it, man. I was a skeptic, too. Been bitten more’n once. He’s proved it, time and time again. He’s a stand-up guy. I dunno about you, but I’m a big fan of judging someone on their CURRENT actions, rather’n whatever happened in the past. We’re all capable of growth, of learning from our mistakes. Maybe this is time to clear the slate, as it were. Start over fresh… take the olive branch, man. What harm’s it gonna do ya?

Bobby chimes in with his two cents as well.

BOBBY LARSON: You may think Biggs is an asshole, but he and Miss Chelsea have graciously taken me in and have made me a part of their family! I am getting a world class education in professional wrestling, not to mention room and board, from this great man, and you have the audacity, the nerve to say that he is anything less than honorable!? Naw, man, you’re the one who’s whack! You keep talking smack about my mentor, and I’ll kick your ass myself!

Biggs places his left hand on Bobby’s chest, pushing his friend back.

BIGGS: Easy there, buddy. I appreciate your fire, but we don’t operate like that. AJ, it doesn’t surprise me that you are too stubborn to see past your own limited views. Part of me thinks that you’re obsessed with making me out to be the villain so that you can feel better about yourself. And for that, I pity you, I really do…

AJ KNIGHT: I don’t need your pity…

BIGGS: Sure you don’t. That being said, two wrongs do not make a right. I sincerely apologize for what happened two weeks ago. It was not my intent to hit you with a low blow. It happened, it was an accident, and that is why I am offering you a rematch. You don’t need to be a dick about this.

Biggs gets a sheepish grin on his face and chuckles a bit as he continues to speak.

BIGGS: Oops, pardon the expression. Once I am healed, we will resolve this in the ring. And when we do, I’ll prove once more that I am the superior wrestler. You can count on it.

Biggs drops the mic and The Smokin’ Aces begin to leave the ring.

AJ KNIGHT: You know, that was the first legitimately clever zinger you hit me with and I’m not sure it was even intentional. You’re saying you proved yourself the superior wrestler before, but I don’t recall that happening. As I remember I put your arm in that sling. By the way, you’ve been out two times in two months. You need to take better care of yourself, 37 isn’t exactly a spring chicken in this sport old-timer.

Hearing even more disrespect levied at his mentor, Bobby Larson again tries to rush the ring, only stopped by the lightning quick reflexes of Lex Collins who calmly tries to talk him down, assuring him that “He’s going to get his soon enough, don’t you worry…"

CHARLES HUDSON: Things between AJ Knight and Biggs are far from over Lou!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: You can say that again! Welcome everybody to Mainstream 94!

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[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE…
Standing outside the dressing rooms is Samantha Kinsley wielding her microphone ready for the latest scoop. The door busts open and out walks Alan Envy.

ALAN ENVY: So what is it you wait by the door when people walk in to bother them? How desperate. But I guess you want to know why I am here right? It's because I'm a professional that's why. A professional always makes themselves available to-their contracted employer. However I can't say the same about the employer.

He was not short on words as he entered the backstage area.

ALAN ENVY: Seems like I've been getting screwed here lately. Referees costing me a tv title, then two weeks ago I got screwed. And what does the office do? Nothing. What is the punishment for me coming in after you signed me for taking out your golden boy Chris Madison? You blame me for him not returning your calls and wanting him to come back. Not my fault. You see I didn't get to where I am by laying low until some office asshole tells me its my time. I decide when it's my time, and its always my time because, I’m Alan friggin’ Envy. There isn't many cut from the same cloth as I am.

“But I guess my punishment is continuing as you're forcing me to fight Tiffany next week. Yeah she's a damn good friend of mine and the only person I can tolerate in this place. Nice of you to notice booker man or lady. You know what. It's fine. That's next week. I'm here to experience what it's like for the fans to watch a show Alan Envy is not booked on. So if you'll excuse me I'll go and disappoint myself just like the fans are.”

Envy gently pushes the camera man to the side and heads towards the VIP Lounge.

[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE…
Standing by with Samantha Kinsley is World Television Champion Gareth Prichard Jr.

GARETH PRICHARD JR.: Now everybody knows that I issued an Open Challenge to anyone in the back for a shot at my World Television Championship but surprisingly nobody has approached me accepting my challenge. So I guess I’ll pack up and move on to the next town…

Into the frame walks Head Coach of Emerald City Squires Blake Mitchell.

GARETH PRICHARD JR: Well, if it isn’t the Emerald City Saint…

BLAKE MITCHELL: You know you sure run your mouth a lot for somebody whose about the loss their championship title belt later tonight.

GARETH PRICHARD JR: Oh do you have a young prospect looking to get some tv time?

BLAKE MITCHELL: There are a ton of young talent in Squires and competing on Obsidian who would love this opportunity but tonight isn’t the case. I brought my boots. I accept your challenge.

GARETH PRICHARD JR: Oh the part timer coming out of retirement. You want your five minutes of fame so you?

BLAKE MITCHELL: Very funny. But I promise you won’t be smiling when I unleash the beast later tonight…

Mitchell and Prichard Jr come nose to nose as the show fades to commercial.

[Robert Daniels]

SINGLES MATCH

★★★ AJ KNIGHT ★★★
vs
★★★ RM TAPP ★★★

The bell rings and this match is now officially underway! RM Tapp immediately steps to center ring looking for the lock up, but AJ levels him with a lariat! Tapp staggers to his feet and is scooped up and dropped with a scoop slam and a cover for 1…2…KICKOUT!

As Tapp sits up AJ immediately grabs a chin lock. Tapp, shaking off the surprise of AJ's fast start, grabs AJ's forearm, and begins turning his hips. Controlling AJ's posture, Tapp manages to roll AJ over his side, and quickly grabs a front face lock. AJ comes to his knees, and moves to roll out of it. Tapp rolls right with him, keeping the hold. AJ tries it the other way, but Tapp does the same thing. AJ slowly forces the match back to their feet, and pushes Tapp back into the corner forcing the ref to break the hold. Tapp releases the hold and the two begin to circle again, but as Tapp goes for the lock up AJ blasts him across the chest with chops, backing him towards the ropes, eventually leading Tapp to roll to the floor to catch his breath.

Tapp secures a waist lock and looks for a German Suplex. AJ broadens his base, and drops his center of gravity preventing Tapp from lifting him up. AJ shakes his head and wags his finger at Tapp saying, "NOPE" as he counters. Dropping down AJ secures a drop toehold, and lunges forward to secure Tapp's arm. Tapp almost immediately rolls over, attempting a rear naked choke on AJ. AJ tucks his chin and grabs Tapp's wrist before swinging his hips over to attempt to get into top position with Tapp. He ends up in Tapp's guard, raining in some ground and pound with his elbows, causing Tapp to cover up. Tapp gets his hands on the back of AJ's head pulling down to prevent him from posturing up. From there Tapp turns his hips to lock in a Jujigatame arm bar!

AJ scrambles to the ropes almost immediately. Tapp gives AJ a condescending smirk. AJ rushes in with a shoulder thrust to the stomach, doubling Tapp over before clubbing him across the back with forearm strikes, followed by a kick to the chest, standing him upright and a European uppercut sending him down to the mat and rolling back out to the floor, kicking the guard rail in frustration! AJ flexes in the ring, shouting out to Tapp "I'm not playing your game kiddo, you're playing mine!"

RM Tapp requests enough room to step back into the ring. Knight rushes him but Tapp fires away on AJ with chops in the corner, before hitting a snap mare and kicking AJ right between the shoulder blades! Tapp hits the ropes and looks for a sliding forearm which AJ dodges rolling into a back cradle for 1…2…KICKOUT!

AJ comes to his feet and dropkicks Tapp right on the chin, knocking him down and causing him to roll to the floor again, not allowing aJ to build momentum. AJ rolls out to the floor after him and immediately whips Tapp into the guardrail hard! As Tapp bounces off AJ rolls him back into the ring where he immediately hits him with a snap suplex into the turnbuckles. Tapp is still propped against the turnbuckles upside down and AJ runs from the opposite corner to dropkick him right in the stomach! Tapp rolls out of the corner clutching his stomach as AJ hits the ropes and blasts him with a sliding lariat and hook of the leg for 1…2…KICKOUT!

Moments later RM Tapp finds himself back in control and he goes for a backstabber but AJ holds the top rope, sending Tapp flying backwards to the mat. AJ ducks a lariat from Tapp and immediately goes behind, before folding him in half with a release German Suplex. Tapp staggers to his feet before Knight turns him inside out with a lariat and a cover for 1…2…KICKOUT!

Tapp is clutching his neck as AJ pulls him up into a Cravate. Tapp desperately grabs at the fingers of AJ, bending them backwards to break the hold! AJ winces and is clearly staying expletives under his breath. Using his free hand he slaps the young rising star right on the ear, briefly buckling his knees. AJ grabs ahold of Tapp and drops him hard with a swinging neck breaker! 1…2…KICKOUT, and AJ goes right back to the Cravate! Tapp shouts in frustration as AJ wrenches further on the hold, before he turns it into another swinging neckbreaker with a float over cover for 1…2…KICKOUT!

As now Tapp is forced to go to the ropes to avoid further harm to his neck. With one hand on the middle rope steadying himself AJ Knight looks for an irish whip but Tapp reverses into his patented ‘Bionic Wristlock'! AJ visibly winces looking genuinely shocked at how well applied the hold is. AJ tries to turn out of it, but Tapp just turns with him, seemingly putting the hold on tighter! AJ wags his finger at the ref who asked him if he wants to quit. AJ begins walking in circles around Tapp in center ring with Tapp still ahold of his wrist, before abruptly rolling to his side, with the sudden change in momentum sending Tapp out to the apron! The moment he goes to step back through the ropes AJ catches him with a Superkick! He motions for Knightfall, but something on the ramp catches his eye.

The camera catches Bobby Larson, still fuming over AJ's mockumentary earlier storming to ringside to confront AJ. He's just about to slide into the Ring as "Spaceman" Biggs runs out to the ring to stop him! AJ's attention is firmly set on the argument at ringside, and Tapp gets the schoolboy for 1…2…KICKOUT!

AJ gets the shoulder up! Stand in switch puts AJ behind Tapp! O'Connor Roll! 1-2-he pulls AJ into a rear naked Choke! AJ pushes on Tapp's knees to gain leverage to bridge back for the 1…2…KICKOUT!

Tapp keeps ahold of the neck going for a Guillotine, but AJ reverses to the inside cradle 1-2-Tapp reverses to one of his own for 1…2…KICKOUT!

AJ goes to take Tapp's back looking to seize the Templar Stretch, but before he can hook it, Tapp rolls across AJ's back, and hooks AJ's legs before slapping on the full nelson! It's the Tapp Classic! AJ's fighting it! He's looking for the ropes! He's trying to break Tapp's grip but he can't find the counter! AJ Knight has no choice but to tap out!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by way of submission is...RM--TAPP!

CHARLES HUDSON: AJ TAPS OUT! AJ TAPS!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: And like that for the first time in Mainstream Wrestling--AJ Knight has tapped out.

CHARLES HUDSON: That doesn't even sound right. RM Tapp with maybe his biggest win since joining Mainstream Wrestling!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Congratulations to RM Tapp--some where Biggs has a smile stretched across his face. I can guarantee you that!

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[Robert Daniels]

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED…
Standing outside the arena on the street pulling her luggage behind her earlier today prior to the event is Dionne Miller.

DIONNE MILLER: I didn’t catch a ride here in a private car, or a limo. I didn’t even fly to Portland from Seattle. I drove a friends car and borrowed money that I didn’t even know if I could pay back for a while. And that’s the difference between Tiffany Lynn Page and Dionne Miller. She talks about how she’s “Too Sexy” when in all actuality she’s too mouthy.

Miller waits for traffic to scoot by in the nearby lane.

DIONNE MILLER: Tiffany Lynn Page has been relying on her looks for a long time and the fact she tells everybody about it makes her even less attractive. The stars may not align tonight for myself but I am going to hurt Page as much and as often as possible. I’m working very hard to get these opportunities but I’m going to do it the right way. The honest way…

[Robert Daniels]

EARLIER TODAY…
Tiffany Lynn Page is walking into the Moda Center.

TIFFANY LYNN PAGE: The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. We have all seen Dionne trying to knock me down before and she utterly failed. Dionne, for your sake I hope you have figured out an answer as to how you’ll be able to match up against me but let’s be honest, you probably haven’t.

Tiffany continues walking backstage.

TIFFANY LYNN PAGE: Let’s be honest, Dionne, there are many reasons why you are simply a Squire while I am the star attraction of this matchup. While someone like you will merely be a passive witness in this business as somebody like me will be the history maker. So I will be making an example once again.

Tiffany arrives at her locker room and opens the door.

[Robert Daniels]

SINGLES MATCH

★★★ DIONNE MILLER ★★★
vs
★★★ TIFFANY LYNN PAGE ★★★

The bell rings and this match is now officially underway! Tiffany Lynn Page and Dionne Miller come face to face in the middle of the ring. Tiffany kicks it off with a thumb to Dionne’s eye! Dionne staggers backwards and Tiffany runs at Dionne and delivers a spear to Dionne. Tiffany Lynn Page makes a quick cove hooking both legs for 1…KICKOUT!

Dionne Miller kicks out hard! Page rolls across the mat facedown and Dionne Miller is quicker to her feet, walking over to she grabs Tiffany’s legs in a wheel barrow position and Dionne lifts Tiffany up for a wheelbarrow face slam but Tiffany reverses it into a victory roll for the 1…2…NEARFALL!

Dionne Miller kicks out just in the nick of time! She rolls over and slaps the mat and pushes herself up off the mat to her feet. But Tiffany charges at Dionne who lifts Tiffany up and hits a flapjack. Dionne gets back up to her feet as she waits for Tiffany to get back up to her feet. Tiffany pulls herself up by the ring ropes. Dionne runs at Tiffany and attempts to hit a running neck breaker but Tiffany Lynn Page hooks her left arm around the top rope. Dionne smacks hard on the mat. Tiffany grabs Dionne’s legs and looks to make a cover but inside cradle by Miller for 1…2…NEARFALL!

Dionne Miller knows she almost stole one but she gets up to her feet. Tiffany Lynn Page looks for a clothesline but Dionne ducks under! She rebounds off the ropes and looks for a Lou Thesz Press but she’s caught in the air by Dionne who turns her and drops her with a spinning spinebuster! Tiffany rolls over onto her stomach and rives in pain! Dionne applies a surfboard stretch on Page with no where to go! Dionne Miller pulls back on the arms of her opponent before releasing the hold and shoving her off. Dionne is on her feet motioning for the fans to get behind her and cheer.

Dionne Miller grabs hold of Tiffany Lynn Page by the back of the head and chin and leads her to her feet. Dionne looks for a right hand and lands it stunning Page for a moment. But like a light switch she comes back with a right hand of her own. Following by a left and then a kick to the abdomen. Tiffany steps behind Dionne and attempts to apply the “RBF” but Dionne backs into the corner and rams Tiffany into the turnbuckle. Tiffany lets go of her “RBF” hold. Dionne staggers forward and turns around to see Tiffany up against the turnbuckles. Dionne charges at Tiffany. Tiffany moves out of the way and Dionne splashes into the turnbuckles. Dionne’s head hits the ring post. As Dionne staggers back Tiffany hits “All Eyes on Me” to the back of her head and Dionne crumbles to the mat and Page hooks both legs for the 1…2…3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by pin fall is...TIFFANY--LYNN--PAGE!

CHARLES HUDSON: Tiffany Page starting to stack up the victories here in Mainstream Wrestling.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Meanwhile Dionne Miller is getting some very much needed experience against some of the more experienced wrestlers in the world here on Mainstream.

CHARLES HUDSON: TLP been getting her name out there more and more on Sunday Night's and on Wednesday's for Obsidian.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Congratulations to Tiffany Lynn Page. When we return from the break we'll have Billy Danielson and Robert Zodiac squaring off for a spot in the Main Event of Mainstream 96 our Six Year Anniversary!

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[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE…
Samantha Kinsley is standing by with Team Madness, Echo Layne and Alexandria Monroe the Mainstream Wrestling World Tag Team Champions.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: I'm standing here with Team Madness! Tonight, Alexandria, you face Lex Collins for the United States Championship!"

Alexandria giggled. This wasn't her first shot, it won't be her last shot. One of these times, she will prevail. Could it be tonight? Will Alex finally conquer?

ALEXANDRIA MONROE: Opportunity, it knocks once again, this time, Lex Collins. With the Tag Division lackin' competition, lately. Now, tonight I get the opportunity to add more gold to Team Madness, I get to showcase my talented skills alone. Of course, Echo will be by my side. You see we're the definition of Teamwork. I support her, she supports me, we're best friends, if I win she wins. It's a win-win situation.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: You already failed many times before at capturing the United States Championship. What's different and what's the game plan?

ECHO LAYNE: Her game plan is to march to the ring and beat the shit out of Lex. Give him the match of his career like she did with Biggs many times. It's the Madness Era, it's our Reign. If we can add another title to our collection? We're going to do whatever it takes.

ALEXANDRIA MONROE: The time for games is over, it's time for you all to see just what Team Madness is capable of. Watch me tonight and pay close attention.

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MAINSTREAM 96
SIX YEAR ANNIVERSARY
T-Mobile Park
Seattle, Washington
11/20/2022

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[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 a shirt that reads “Skyfire Wrestling”. He high-fives as many fans as possible and acknowledges more of 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 they begin to quiet down.

BILLY DANIELSON: LAS VEGAS!!!

A giant pop from the fans, because everyone knows they love to hear the name of the city the show is in!

BILLY DANIELSON: Two months ago, I was ready to retire from Mainstream Wrestling altogether…

Billy looks down at the mat and kicks the ground, looking a bit mournful. Then in the blink of an eye, Billy’s entire demeanor changes as he explodes and looks right into the hard camera.

BILLY DANIELSON: AND THEN EMMA DOUGLAS LIT A FIRE UNDER MY ASS!!!

The crowd goes crazy as Danielson rips his shirt off and throws it into the crowd.

BILLY DANIELSON: I MADE THAT WOMAN EARN HER F U C K I N G SPOT AT THE TOP OF MAINSTREAM’S MOUNTAIN!!! I TOOK HER BEST SO MANY TIMES, THAT SHE NEEDED TO FIND A NEW MOVE AND STOMP ON MY HEAD UNTIL I COULDN’T MOVE ANYMORE TO PUT ME AWAY!!!

You can see Billy’s veins starting to pop on his head as he continues to scream into the microphone. The fans are clinging to every word.

BILLY DANIELSON: Emma Douglas is a tough B I T C H, but I’m not finished with her. She had me fired up on my way OUT of the company, BUT THIS IS ME JUMPING BACK IN!!!

Billy starts to pace back and forth as he looks around the ring.

BILLY DANIELSON: I know I’m at the back of the line. I know that I gotta fight my way back up. THAT WON’T STOP ME!!!

Danielson flexes in the ring, clearly pumped as he continues to pace around the ring and hype the fans up even more.

BILLY DANIELSON: I am going to fight my way back up to the top and I’m going to RIP THE WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP FROM HER F——ING COLD DEAD HANDS!!!

Danielson looks out and points at the hard cam and motions it to close in on his face.

BILLY DANIELSON: And so help me, Emma, if you lose the championship, after I kill myself tonight earning my shot back, then it’s open season.

Danielson turns toward the ramp now, spreading one arm wide.

BILLY DANIELSON: SO LET’S GET THIS CLIMB STARTED!!! COME ON OUT ROBERT ZODIAC!!!

Billy flips the microphone and waits for his opponent patiently as his music continues to play.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: We’re going to take a commercial break and when we return we’ll see Robert Zodiac versus Billy Danielson with the winner challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship in the Main Event of MAINSTREAM 96 the Six Year Anniversary!

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[Robert Daniels]

SINGLES MATCH

★★★ BILLY DANIELSON ★★★
vs
★★★ ROBERT ZODIAC ★★★

The bell rings and this number one contenders match is now officially underway! Robert Zodiac and Billy Danielson both approach the center cautiously, both eyeing the other one up before they engage in a collar and elbow tie-up. Danielson shifts into a side headlock before popping his hips and tossing him over with a side headlock takedown. Zodiac quickly gains leverage by kicking his feet up into the air and rotating himself to slip out before coming down with a sharp elbow drop that Danielson manages to avoid by spinning up onto a single knee. Zodiac smirks as the two lock-up again, this time Zodiac is the one to take advantage as he drop steps behind him to grab him in a waist lock.

He manages to lift Danielson off the ground just enough for a takedown, before he delivers a knee right into the side of his ribs before quickly standing up and following it up with a short elbow drop again across the ribs trying to drive the air out of Danielson's lungs! Zodiac takes advantage by Danielson by the head and pulling him back up to a vertical base, but gets caught with a rising European uppercut that staggers him back! Danielson capitalizes on this and rushes towards him, however Zodiac manages to sidestep him and send him into the ropes. Danielson rebounds off the ropes and is caught flush with a huge shotgun dropkick that sends him staggering backwards and spilling out onto the floor! Zodiac quickly rolls out after him and manages to pull him up and roll him back inside the ring, sliding in afterwards as he gets back up to his feet. He reaches down to grab Danielson and gets caught with a kick square to the top of the head! Danielson springs back up to his feet and takes advantage of the opening he's made for himself.

Danielson barks at Zodiac with a bit of smack talk and starts to walk toward his opponent to pull him back up to his feet but Zodiac charges through Billy with a double-leg takedown. The explosive Robert lands blow after blow on Danielson, but Billy slowly grapples his way out of the mount. Zodiac lights Danielson up with more strikes as Billy tries to counter and trade with him, but Zodiac is just too chaotic. He stuns Billy and hits the ropes to deliver a SPINNING BACK EL- FULL-NELSON INTO IMPERIUM!!! The modified uranage plants Zodiac and Danielson makes the cover 1…2…KICKOUT!

Danielson grabs him by the head but receives a series of shots to the midsection as Zodiac fights him off and crates separation between the two of them. Zodiac quickly takes advantage with a leaping European uppercut that stuns and staggers Danielson! He quickly follows up by turning and running towards the ropes, turning himself so he bounces off them back first. He rushes in towards Danielson and performs a low dropkick to the right knee and drops him to one knee. He quickly follows up with a up-kick that catches Danielson in the chin, visibly stunning him! Zodiac rushes back to his feet and runs off towards the ropes to the left side of Danielson, then comes charging back in with a drive-by pump kick square to the temple! Danielson collapses to the mat holding his head as Zodiac scrambles in for a pin, but as soon as he hooks the leg Danielson throws his shoulder up before the ref can even start the count! Zodiac chuckles to himself, knowing very well that wouldn't be nearly enough to put away someone of his caliber.

He transitions into full mount and starts laying in right hands before he stands up and grabs Danielson by the head, dragging him up as well. He grabs Danielson by the head and drapes his inside arm over his shoulder before grabbing him by the waistband and throwing him overhead along with throwing himself backwards with a snap suplex. Zodiac keeps his grip on Danielson however and rotates his hips to roll them both over and drag him back to his feet. Zodiac lifts him up again and delivers another snap suplex, rotates his hips and drags Danielson up one more time as he lets out a guttural roar and lifts Danielson straight up off the mat before dropping him down with a brain buster! The crowd pops for this as Zodiac floats over into the pin and hooks the outside leg fir 1...2...KICKOUT!

Zodiac scoffs at Danielson kicking out but he remains on the offensive with igh intensity and lifts his opponent and lands very unorthodox striking earn him the advantage, sending Billy into the ropes. A series of midsection strikes had Danielson earning the defensive. Billy shoves Robert away and Zodiac comes running back at him with a CACTUS CLOTHESLI- NO! Billy sidesteps as Robert collides into the ropes and Danielson hits the parallel ropes delivering a CHICAGO BLACKOUT!!! Robert stumbles backward into the ropes, grabbing the middle rope for balance… AND BILLY DELIVERS A SECOND CHICAGO BLACKOUT!!! Danielson grabs his opponent by the wrists and drags him to the center of the ring. Danielson looks down and Zodiac spits blood on Danielson, yelling violently at him. Billy screams back and delivers a third consecutive Chicago Blackout! Danielson covers for the 1…2…NEARFALL!

Zodiac raises up suddenly but he falls back down double over holding to his jaw. Danielson sits up and shakes his head at Zodiac before he stands up. He grabs Zodiac by the head and starts to pull him up to his feet. Danielson grabs Zodiac by the head and delivers a series of forearm shots that leave Zodiac reeling as he turns and runs towards the ropes but Zodiac quickly snags him from behind in a sleeper hold!

Danielson starts fighting out but Zodiac keeps hold of his head before he drops down and slams Danielson's head into the mat with a sleeper slam! He quickly jumps back to his feet before leaping up and delivering a double foot stomp to Danielson's midsection! Danielson sits up out of reflex but gets caught with a boot to the forehead that flattens him out straight, Zodiac quickly follows up with a senton across the ribs of Danielson before he rolls over with a cover before hooking the inside leg, the referee dropping down to start counting 1--KICKOUT!

Danielson throws his shoulder up off the mat with authority! Zodiac chuckles to himself as he sits up and gets up onto his knees before he grabs Danielson by the head in a chin lock, dragging him up so Zodiac is able to crank Daniel-sons head to the side. Once Zodiac has Danielson in the position he wants him in, Zodiac starts raining down elbow strikes to the side of his neck! The crowd counts with the strikes all the way up to ten! Zodiac quickly gets up and slams Danielson's head into the mat before dropping a knee directly across his throat!

Zodiac isn't finished however, and grabs Danielson by the head again and actually pulls him up to his feet before he drop steps around to his side, quickly clutches him around the waist before violently launching Danielson overhead with a belly to back suplex that spikes Danielson onto his head but NO! Danielson flips out of it and lands on his feet behind Zodiac before he catches him with a snap german suplex that folds Zodiac in half! Danielson capitalizes on the opening and drags Zodiac back up to his feet.

Danielson grabs Zodiac by the wrist and forces him back into the ropes before he shoots him off with an Irish whip, Danielson quickly moves to the middle of the ring and waits for Zodiac to rebound back. When he does, Danielson pops him up into the air but Zodiac manages to counter by twisting himself around in mid-air before coming back down with a back elbow that nails Danielson directly in the forehead! The two drop to the ground but Zodiac with a battle cry gets back to his feet, grabs Danielson by a single wrist and lays in a trifecta of stomps to the neck. He reaches down to grab Danielson by the head when he eats a jab straight to the forehead! Zodiac is stunned and send upright as a result before Danielson kips up and delivers a roundhouse that drops Zodiac to a single knee! Danielson runs and bounces off the ropes nearby but Zodiac springs up and catches Danielson with a leaping forearm shot that drops him as Zodiac quickly gets back up. He grabs Danielson and drags him up from behind, grabbing him in a rear waist lock and throwing him overhead with a snap german suplex. Zodiac maintains his grip however and rolls over before he pulls Danielson back up to his feet in a rear waist lock, Zodiac quickly transitions into a full nelson and again throws Danielson overhead with a snap dragon suplex that folds him in half! Zodiac rolls through once again as he drags Danielson back up to his feet. He switches to a double under hook before he lets out a guttural war cry as he launches Danielson overhead with all his strength directly onto his head and neck with a snap tiger suplex!! He completes the trifecta before he rolls Danielson over and hooks both legs deep as he goes for the pin, the referee quickly slides in to make the count 1...2...KICKOUT!

Danielson manages to throw his arm up and get his shoulder off the mat and Zodiac sits up, clutching his head! He quickly gets back up to his feet and grabs Danielson by the head, pulling him back up. Zodiac grabs him in a double under hook but a well-timed jumping knee strike stuns Zodiac! But he won’t stay down and Billy won’t stop kneeing him in the face. Danielson goes for one last knee strike, BUT ZODIAC POPS HIM UP INTO A POWERBOMB POSITION… BUCKLE BOMB! Zodiac screams as he rushes Danielson with a EUROPEAN UPPERCUT!!! The comeback is in full swing and Robert Zodiac is hyping the fans up. As Billy stumbles out of the corner, Robert charges at him for the CRIMSON SUNRI- CHICAGO BLACKOUT!!! Desperately, Danielson throws an arm over Zodiac for the… 1… 2… ROBERT ZODIAC CAN NOT BE STOPPED!

Danielson and Zodiac are completely exhausted from beating the crap out of each other. Both men are beaten and bloodied as they try to pull themselves up in the corner. They stare at each other from across the ring, when suddenly they start yelling at each other and then charge into an explosive exchange of strikes! Just haymaker after haymaker, neither man can allow the other to get the momentum. Robert lands a surprise head butt and then follows up with a series of forearms smashes, until Danielson starts to fade and fall back into the corner. Zodiac charges the corner for a Big Splash, but Danielson moves out of the way! Zodiac scouts this, though, and lands on the turnbuckles! Billy walks up to strike Robert, but Robert boots Billy in the face. Zodiac turns around looking for a diving elbow—leaping uppercut by Billy! Zodiac holds onto the ropes trying to keep himself from falling but it’s Danielson with the desperation Franchise! He hit him with the Franchise! Billy makes the cover and counts along with the official 1…2…3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by pin fall AND NEW number one contender for the Mainstream Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship is...the GOAT! Billy--DANIELSON!

CHARLES HUDSON: Talk about a f***ing slug fest!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Charles, we're on live television. You can't say that.

CHARLES HUDSON: Damn, I do apologize for my explicit language but that's why Bombay has us on a five second delay and someone who censors foul language. But Dang what a match up between these two heavy hitters!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Robert Zodiac is wearing a crimson mask here tonight folks but Billy Danielson will challenge for the World Championship at the Six Year Anniversary and he'll face the winner of Emma Douglas and Gareth Prichard Jr next weekend!

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[Robert Daniels]

"212" by Azealia Banks begins to play inside the Mood Center and the fans are booing heavily when Cartier, Aria Price, Nefertiti and Bianca Reed walk out onto the stage. Both Bianca and Cartier have microphones in hand as they irritate the fans along the aisle way taunting them. Cartier motions for the music to stop and so it does.

CARTIER: Week after week—Hood Ratchet be trying to take care of their business and still this one gnat keep buzzin’ all in our area.

BIANCA REED: When you gonna learn Dayna that enough is enough! When you gonna learn girl?

CARTIER: You may have gotten lucky in some of these matches here lately but ain’t nobody fittin’ to have your back when you need it.

“Walk” by Saucy Santana plays in the Moda Center and out walks Dayna Barrett with the Skyfire Wrestling Women's World Championship around her waist and an aluminum baseball bat in one hand down at her side.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Dayna Barrett came alone tonight but that baseball bat should do nicely for an equalizer.

Barrett removes the Women's World Championship and drops it at her feet. Hood Ratchet is back pedaling down the aisle way.

"Savage" by Megan Thee Stallion plays and a spotlight shines on the entry way where Dayna Barrett is laughing hysterically but then she points the bat past Hood Ratchet.

Caroline Clarke jumps over the railing and she has an aluminum ball bat of her own. The members of Hood Ratchet are trapped in the aisle way surrounded by the Portland fans with both members of Euphoric on each end of the aisle. Dayna Barrett and Caroline Clarke begin to close in on the four member group.

CHARLES HUDSON: It’s been over a year since we saw Caroline Clarke and Dayna Barrett standing together as one!

Dayna Barrett drops Aria Price with a swing of the bat to the midsection.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: When the student finally becomes the teacher!

Caroline Clark kicks Bianca Reed in the mid section then drops the ball bat across her back!

CHARLES HUDSON: Now that’s going to leave a mark!

Cartier takes a step back and kicks Clark in the thigh then knocks away the ball bat. Nefertiti gets slammed into the railing on the aisle way and the fans are going nuts. But Cartier comes out of no where with Caroline’s bat and hits Dayna in the stomach with the end of it! Both Dayna Barrett and Caroline Clarke lay helplessly in the aisle way. Cartier holds the bat above her head and slams it down with it pinging off the floor. She lifts the microphone.

CARTIER: This is it Dayna! Even when you do have help you’re still no match for me or Hood Ratchet! I am thru with you! I was approached by Kevin Bombay earlier today about taking part in this years Chase for the Crown ladder match at the Six Year Anniversary next month and I accepted…

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Whoa this is big news. Chase for the Crown returns again this year! IF you remember what winner this match can do for your career than think back to who pulled the crown last year! Emma Douglas took her place on the throne as Queen Emma and she took her shot at Chris Madison for the World Heavyweight Champion timely and very wisely.

CARTIER: So you best erase Hood Ratchet from your memory and let us put you dumb bimbos in our rear view or you will Eat this Ass!

“212” plays again as Cartier and Bianca Reed help Aria Price and Nefertiti up the aisle way as the show fades to commercial break.

[Robert Daniels]

MAINSTREAM WRESTLING
WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP

★★★ GARETH PRICHARD JR (C) ★★★
vs
★★★ BLAKE MITCHELL ★★★

The bell rings and tonight’s World Television Championship match is now underway! The nonchalant attitude of Gareth Prichard Jr is back in full force as he simply offers his opponent to leave the ring to avoid the embarrassment of having to be defeated here. Blake Mitchell doesn’t take kindly to this as he slaps the hell out of Prichard and sends him reeling backward with his left hand on his cheek and a smirk on his face. The Welshman doesn’t take long to reply as he plants Mitchell with a stiff forearm that sends him towards the ropes and into a clothesline from Gareth who begins to stomp the clavicle area of his opponent softening it up for later.

Mitchell grabs the foot of Prichard and with one right forearm to the calf he takes him down to a single knee. Not without excruciating pain but Blake Mitchell is back to his feet and he begins pounding away on the head and temple of the World Television Champion. Blake Mitchell has taken over the match with his speed at this point and Gareth simply tries to stop the advance. In the process the TV champ eats a double knee to the chest that sends him butt first to the turnbuckle, something Mitchell sees as an opening, and runs into him with a Cannonball, covering him up quickly for the two count. Gareth rolls out of the ring to recover his breath, but Mitchell jumps into him with a Suicide Dive that sends both wrestlers tumbling against the barricade

Blake Mitchell is the first to get up and he’s a house of fire as he grabs the Welshman by the neck and throws him into the ring, quickly going to the top turnbuckle for a “flying nothing” as Gareth puts his feet up, Mitchell falls right into them. But A Shining Wizard and a Snap mare just moments later, Gareth controls the pacing and has his opponent in sort of a submission move. Mitchell’s arms are extended as far as Gareth can stretch them and the Welshman’s knee is firmly up against Mitchell’s back. The head coach of Emerald City Squires screams in pain and the referee gets close to him as he continues to fight against the pain. From that position, Gareth transitions fully to just one arm and twists it into a Fujiwara Arm bar with Joint Manipulation to inflict even more pain on the Beast Blake Mitchell!

With excellent ring awareness Blake Mitchell is able to get a free hand to a poke the the eye in plain sight of the official who berates him immediately. He gets free but Prichard is now just playing with his opponent, continuously slapping him in the back of the head, but the disrespect comes back to bite him in the ass as Mitchell mounts a comeback of sorts with punches, forearms, and slaps that force Gareth to back off and regroup. Blake Mitchell is feeding off of the crowd as he goes for a Slingblade…but Gareth counters it with a slam, not letting go of the wrist, Prichard pulls Mitchell up and hits him with a Ripcord Jumping Knee Strike! The almost lifeless body of Blake Mitchell is down on the mat, Prichard forgoes the pin and instead locks I'm his signature ‘Tudor Rose’ as Mitchell seamlessly fades and the official calls for the bell and breaks the hold immediately.

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by way of referee stoppage AND STILL Mainstream Wrestling World Television Champion...GARETH PRICHARD--JUNIOR!

CHARLES HUDSON: Blake Mitchell with a valiant effort steps inside the ring for the first time in a long while answering the open challenge by Gareth Prichard Jr.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Mitchell is molding the minds and training the stars of tomorrow in Seattle at Emerald City Squires.

CHARLES HUDSON: Gareth Prichard Jr makes match against Emma Douglas in One Week from tonight even more interesting now!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Congratulations to Gareth Prichard...

The lights fall over the Moda Center as the fans in attendance gasp being taken by surprise. The lights come up and to the surprise of Gareth Prichard Junior stands Emma Douglas the World Heavyweight Champion behind him. GPJ doesn't flinch but instead stands very still with his back to Douglas. With microphone in hand she leans closer to GPJ to speak.

EMMA DOUGLAS: I never lost the title you hold so dearly across your shoulder. As a matter of fact--I gave it up not to hold anyone else back because I knew that it was my opportunity, I knew it was my time to step up to Chris Madison and take the World Heavyweight Championship. Now don't fret, I'm not here tonight to force your hand or even tempt you at doing the same as I did because mine was out of confidence and certainty while you would be foolish to relinquish the World Television Championship because it's the only thing making you relevant today...

Gareth Prichard Junior turns around nose to nose with Emma Douglas and she smiles.

EMMA DOUGLAS You took the opportunity that I created and have made the most of it. Continually and nearly squandering each and every championship title defense that has been arranged for you. I am a real fighting champion and I choose my challengers. I didn't choose that idiot Billy Danielson who won early tonight--I choose you. At Mainstream 95 in one week it's you and I the match you thought you had gotten out of the first go round but news flash. You didn't but this time the reward is even greater. Theirs only room for one atop this company so make sure you hit me with your best shot...

GPJ rares back with a right hand but the lights go dark suddenly. The lights come back up and GPJ is leaned across the top turnbuckle after failing to land that right hand on Emma Douglas.

CHARLES HUDSON: Our World Heavyweight Champion is Super Natural. Here one second and gone the next.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: You heard it folks one week from tonight in the main event World Television Champion Gareth Prichard Jr will challenge Emma Douglas for the World Heavyweight Championship!

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[Robert Daniels]

PREVIOUSLY RECORDED…
Another arena, another backstage area that looks pretty much the same. Cinderblock walls painted a weird shade of off-white. He's been here before and the fact that he's managed to find the most secluded corner away from all the action showcases that. Lex Collins sits on a milk crate – who knows where he found it, but he's using it now. The United States Championship rests across his knee.

LEX COLLINS: Last time I was here, this was the Rose Garden, home of the Trailblazers. The name change, I suppose, is a good one – used to get that old country song stuck in my head. I beg your pardon, never promised you a rose garden.

He chuckles, shaking his head.

LEX COLLINS: This is the cautionary tale. Not here, but I complained recently about the quality of my competition. Sick of all these random pairings and multi-man melees – careful what you wish for, you might get the toughest fight of your career. One half of the tag champions ain't nothin' to sneeze at. Would never look that gift horse in the mouth. Nah, see… I just want a good fight. I don't want any wars of words flying around on Twitter. Leave that stuff to my more outgoing brother in arms. Biggs likes that. I get too easily frustrated. Every once in a while, my neurodivergent brain sees something in the scrolling, some little crumb I can latch onto and I try to interact. Sometimes it pans out. Sometimes, I just annoy someone, add another name to the list of people who find me weird and awkward. And I guess that's not enough for some people. They figure I should be out there day in and out, pounding the keys to fill the internet with my brain droppings. Believe me, nobody wants that. They'd rather watch me carry myself with dignity, give back the way I usually do… through volunteer work, through giveaways and signings. I'm not sitting on my butt at home, doing nothing but waiting for the next name to appear on my fight list.

He shrugs.

LEX COLLINS: I'd by lying if I said I wasn't psyched for this. I've seen how much Alexandria and her partner have been on a tear lately. I watched them take the belts off Team Sexy. I might have taken a week off from action, but that didn't stop me from wanting a punch in the face. How much do you know about yourself when you're not willing to get dirty and fight for a cause? How much respect can you have when you're BUYING your way into it? How much integrity can you claim when you're coasting on fumes? Zero. You need to work for it. Work harder. Work smarter.

He looks down at the polished metal, his fingertips gently tracing over the nameplate.

LEX COLLINS: Already got over that first defense hump. Not gonna brag about it. I won't gloat. I've never been one to do that and there's a really long story that goes along with that. I won't bore you with it now. Let's just say that I didn't have an ideal childhood and leave it at that. I've come a long way since then, made headway the hard way every time. The road less traveled is the one paved with all my good intentions, lit by the incandescence of rage. The anger's cooled over the years, the chip growing smaller. Oh, I still rage. I still rant and rail but now it's against the injustices of the business rather than some perceived slight to me as a person. I'm using my platform… trying to be a better man. This journey isn't over. Not by a long shot – that ain't me being cocky. I could lose this belt tonight and it won't change a thing. I'm proud of all I've accomplished here so far. I'm proud of everything that's happened this year. Means I was right to come back. The work isn't done.

His smile is grim.

LEX COLLINS: We're coming close to the end of the year and feel like I'm coming to a crossroads. What does 2023 hold for me? I'm not sure. I just know I'm not done yet. There's still some left in the tank. I haven't explored every which way to smash a person into little bits. The process is always different, but the result is always the same: someone laying there broken on a dusty floor. Another gust of wind. Another story. Another notch. Another belt. More glory. More guts. Another step towards infinite darkness. I used to say I got vertigo from being on this ride too long, circling and circling – the cycles always repeat. Tell me, Alexandria… tell me a story. What's the tale this time? Are you going to tell me about your drive? Your desire? Your need to get another win over a member of the Smokin' Aces? Will you smirk and tell me how I'm walking into a losing battle with blinders on?

He lets those questions hang for a moment before getting up. The championship is immediately draped over his shoulder and he turns his back on the camera, giving a full view of all those old scars covering the olive-toned skin. He speaks his last words without turning around before he starts to walk away.

LEX COLLINS: Think on it. Lemme know when we get between those ropes. Eager to hear something new – enlighten me, please? I'd rather be engaged than ignored.

[Robert Daniels]

MAIN EVENT
MAINSTREAM WRESTLING
UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP

★★★ LEX COLLINS ★★★
vs
★★★ ALEXANDRIA MONROE ★★★

The bell rings and tonight's Main Event for the Mainstream Wrestling United States Championship is now underway! Alexandria Monroe explodes from the corner even as the bell rings, nailing a high-impact clothesline from behind before Collins can turn around. He stumbles forward, crashing hard into the corner. The US Champion staggers to his feet, shaking off the surprise attack and immediately dodges as Alexandra attempts to grab him. He grins, holding out his arms to his sides as Madame Madness taps her temple, letting him know that she's done her homework. Huge pop from the Portland crowd as the two champions collide. Lex catches a telegraphed punch, transitioning right into a wrist lock he uses to haul her forward into some shoulder blocks. He drives her back towards the corner but she breaks his grip and fires back with a knee lift to the midsection.

Collins backs off and they circle before locking up again. The US Champion lashes out with few quick jabs but Alexandra dodges – Lex was apparently hoping for that and when she sidesteps, he wraps an arm around her neck, trying to scoop her up for a suplex! She resists and tries to shove Collins off into the ropes, unsuccessful until his back collides with the corner. She unloads some knife-edged chops that leave welts on the chest of Lex Collins. She whips Collins off into the opposing corner, but gets cut off as she turns to reverse – springboard knee sends her to her knees and Collins slides into her with a shoulder tackle, flattening her.

CHARLES HUDSON: Look at the chemistry here, Lou! Alexandra Monroe and Lex Collins are showing off just how technically proficient they are.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Two of the greatest champions in this business right now, for sure.

Before Alexandria can get back up, Collins is all over her again, dragging her up only to send her packing to the ropes. Alexandria hooks and stops the momentum in its tracks even as the Outsider comes charging in, looking for a lariat. Alex nails him in the face with a back elbow and then follows up with an arm wrench and a hook kick to even the score. Alexandra feints, avoiding Lex's attempt to grapple before locking in a hammerlock, getting a huge pop from the crowd! The US Champion tries a back elbow, which Alexandria ducks. The momentum spins The Outsider around, and Monroe brings down her opponent with an arm drag take down. She follows up with a knee drop to the arm – wise to target so he can't throw those deadly Bricks.

The Outsider wildly swings his elbow, connecting solidly with Alexandria's face before she has a chance to keep up the assault and he's quick to his feet, lashing out with a toe kick that catches her in the guts. The tag team champion staggers back and Collins moves in, connecting with a knee strike that snaps Alexandria's head back before smashing her in the face with repeated forearm strikes. Once in the corner, he rears back and crashes into her with a shoulder block – throat punch connects to drive him back and Monroe slips out to the floor to regroup! Lex sags against the rope, struggling to catch his breath.

CHARLES HUDSON: For every move Lex pulls from the tank, Alexandra has a counter!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: She's a wrestling machine!

Alexandria slides back into the ring and immediately shoves Lex to the ropes, and drops him with a spinning back kick to the gut. As he staggers back, she nails him with a running dropkick. The Outsider goes down but doesn't stay there, immediately popping back to his feet only to be dropped again by a hard right punch to the jaw. Alexandria waits for her opponent to get back up, catches his head and takes him down with a springboard bulldog, rewarding his tenacity with a little comeuppance for his efforts, stealing one of his signatures. Predictably, Collins refuses to stay down, however, and Alex finally forces her opponent into the corner with a series of stiff chops that end up in a back-and-forth slug fest before the official forces them apart with a warning. What looks like it might be a clean break is anything but as Collins goes for an MMA double-leg take down from the corner, dropping a knee to the back of Alexandria's neck as she tries to scramble away.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Collins dipping into that vale tudo style; rumor has it that he participated in some pretty wild MMA matches overseas. Had a pretty impressive record, too. I wonder why he doesn't talk about that more.

CHARLES HUDSON: I heard it was some Fight Club knockoff; probably why he doesn't talk about it, Lou.

Both make it back to their feet at the same time off the break, and Alexandria immediately goes on the warpath, driving a knee to the gut of the United States Champ, before a whip into the ropes leads to a short armed clothesline to the face. Alexandria grabs him by the head, hauling him roughly to his feet. The Outsider explodes, rushing at Alex, pounding her back into the corner with a flurry of vicious forearm and elbow strikes. He locks his arms around Alexandria's middle, cinching in a bear hug that he immediately turns into a belly to back suplex that he bridges for 1…2…KICKOUT!

CHARLES HUDSON: God, I thought it was over right there!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Are you kidding me? He hasn't done near enough to put away one half of the tag team champions.

Lex Collins pulls up his challenger but it’s Alexandria Monroe who charges in at Collins, driving him back into the corner and pummeling him with a mixture of chops and knee strikes. Alexandria backs off slightly, only to be leveled as Collins charges at her with a vicious throat thrust. Alexandria stumbles back to her feet, and she lunges at The Outsider, taking him down as she reverses his momentum with a sunset flip. Driving an elbow into his face, she gets up and starts stomping away on his right arm and shoulder before nailing him with a head kick. She lifts her foot to stomp again but Lex has enough presence of mind to roll aside at the last possible second.

Alexandria backs off as Collins surges to his feet and collides with her again, scooping her up and taking her down with a fall away slam. He drops a knee into her guts and then looks like he's going to float over for a pin but she tries to grab him, looking to roll through into a submission. He kicks free and smashes her in the face with a few forearm shots before rearing back and driving another knee into her guts. He looks like he's going for WRECKAGE, that dangerous Fujiwara arm bar but she rolls him through into a small package! Collins breaks free before the official can even get in position to count!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: This is amazing! Listen to how loud this capacity crowd is right now… we're gonna get a noise violation from the city of Portland at this rate!

CHARLES HUDSON: Really?

Collins takes advantage of fact that they're still on the canvas and wraps his legs around Alexandria's torso, rolling her over so her shoulders are trapped against the mat! 1…2…NO WAY! Alexandria rolls forward onto her knees to break the pin before punching Collins square in the face! His head snaps back and Alexandra Monroe takes charge, her eyes locking on the members of the Smokin' Aces at ringside.

CHARLES HUDSON: If there’s anything Alexandria should've learned after being countered by Lex Collins there, it’s to keep her eyes on the prize!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: She's doing a pretty great job of that, I think.

Alex yanks Collins to his feet by the arm, sending that right shoulder crashing into the corner. When he staggers back, she goes for a clothesline – DENIED! Collins dives through and under Alexandria’s legs, their arms still interlocked as Collins digs deep and surprises everyone with a beautifully executed pump handle slam. It costs him though, and it's clear that it hurt him just as much as her when they're both down for longer than they should be.

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MCKAYLA LEWIS: The only real advantage Lex Collins had in his match is being steadily eroded by his opponent. His striking power's diminished after those attacks to his arm.

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Alexandria leaps to her feet, and nails Collins with a dropkick to the knee. She goes for a spinning wheel kick but Collins almost catches her leg so she hits the deck and rolls out of the ring to regroup. The Outsider makes his way back to his feet, but trips up Alexandria as she dives between the ropes, rushing in at him. Unable to correct her momentum in time, Alexandria stun guns herself on the middle rope, and the Outsider goes to the opposite side, coming off the ropes for added momentum. Instead of jumping on Alexandria's back, the Outsider instead slides under the bottom rope next to Alexandria and cold-cocks her with a stiff right uppercut, sending Alexandra sprawling back into the ring. He shakes off the impact, flexing his hand as Biggs applauds the cheap move from the outside.

CHARLES HUDSON: I thought they were taking it to the outside!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Instead we got to witness that horrible crime!

Collins collides with Alexandria into the corner and begins to wail away at her body with shots to the ribs, chest, and stomach before a hard forearm smash catches her in the chin. She's rocked but she doesn't fall, spitting blood at Collins who's happy to grab her and haul her back towards the middle of the ring. He throws her into the ropes and as she comes off, he attempts a knee lift but Alexandria slides under it. The Outsider turns around but Alexandria grabs a leg and successfully does a single leg take down right into a Boston crab! Collins breaks out! Alexandra attempts a spinning toehold but Lex gets his leg free and kicks Alexandria in the ass, knocking her into the ropes again. Collins staggers back up, grabbing her but Alexandra hooks the ropes to keep him from rag dolling her – back elbow to the face for a break and Collins staggers back only to charge in again. Alexandria drops down, pulling on the top rope, causing Collins to go over and crash land on the outside. He shakes off the cobwebs, standing up in time to see Alexandria attempt a tope through the ropes; he catches her and tosses her back into the ring, following her.

CHARLES HUDSON: There's no shame in losing tonight! These two have left every ounce of their sweat inside that ring!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Thanks for the visual, Chuckles. Now I feel dirty.

CHARLES HUDSON: Holy shit! What a reversal!

Collins kicks Alexandria in the abdomen, snatching her into that headlock. He's going for Ad Hominem but Alex elbows her way out. Once her feet are on the floor, she spins and goes for the Pink Madness – ANOTHER REVERSAL! Collins backs off and then charges, catching her with a springboard knee, looking to take her down with Systematic Breakdown 2.0 but Alexandria reverses that into a big DDT! The crowd is going completely berserk as she scales the ropes. She launches herself with What Greatness Looks Like and Collins JUST rolls out of the way in time!. Alexandria stumbles to her feet and right into Lex's clutches. He tees off with some jabs and then hooks her head. AD HOMINEM! He floats over for the cover as the crowd surges to their feet 1…2…3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by pin fall, AND STILL Mainstream Wrestling United States Champion…LEX-- COLLINS!

Lex stays crouched for a moment, checking on Alexandria before staggering up to his feet. He's holding his right arm close to his body but he lets the official raise his arm.

CHARLES HUDSON: I'm a believer in the Madness Louella.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: ...half an hour ago you were sippin' the Lex Collins koolaide. We know how you are Charles.

Biggs rolls into the ring, holding Lex's championship along with a can of Pepsi and he hands both to the champ. Collins flips the belt over his shoulder and cracks open the soda, lifting it as though toasting the cheering crowd before taking a swig, the last view that of the Smokin' Aces celebrating in the ring yet again.

CHARLES HUDSON: Awesome Main Event. Monroe proved she's not just a tag team specialist like many others are but this chick can get inside the ring and scrap. Kudos.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: We're all out of time for tonight folks. We'll see you in Las Vegas next weekend for Mainstream 95!

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