MAINSTREAM 104 - LOUISVILLE - 3/12/2023

[Robert Daniels]

Battleground Network Presents

MAINSTREAM 104
SUNDAY - 03/12/2023
YUM! CENTER
LOUISVILLE, KY

MAINSTREAM WRESTLING IS LIVE FROM LOUISVILLE AND WE’RE INSIDE THE YUM! CENTER...HOME OF YOUR LOUISVILLE CARDINALS!

“Leather Teeth” hits the speakers as Biggs makes his entrance into the arena with the Mainstream Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship slung over his shoulder. He is clad in a Scream t-shirt, one that re-imagines Scream as a 1960’s Giallo style slasher, and black shorts. The fans have a mixed reaction to him as he heads straight down to the time keeper’s area, snatching a mic before walking up the steps and entering the ring.

BIGGS: Please cut my music. Just cut it…

The music stops.

BIGGS: Two weeks ago should have been one of the most joyous nights of my career. Not only was I reunited with an old friend in Sally Talfourd, but I put that reckless, dirty ragamuffin Jason Cashe down for the count of three! My good friend Lex Collins regained the Mainstream United States Championship! But therein lies the problem, because as much as I love and respect Lex Collins as a brother, I could not stand to watch HOW he won back the United States Championship. I’m not gonna lie, the past month-and-a-half with Lex has been, well lack of a better term, strained. Lex, you’ve rejected my calls, left my text messages unanswered, and when we do show up to work, you’ve asked for your space. I’ve given you all of that. I understand how frustrating and annoying it is to deal with a jerk like Arrogant Jackass Knight, but I can’t help but feel like you’re leaving Bobby and myself hanging! So I’m asking you, man to man, please, come down here and talk.

“One Finger and a Fist,” by Drowning Pool, plays throughout the arena, and the fans are letting Lex Collins have it as he walks out onto the stage. He pays them no mind, tapping the Mainstream Wrestling United States Championship Belt slung over his shoulder before making his way down to the ramp. As he enters the ring, Biggs comes in to try and hug him, but Lex puts his hand up, telling Biggs to stay back. “The Spaceman” obliges, taking a few steps back.

LEX COLLINS: Must’ve been a busy week, huh? You knew where to find me. We coulda done this in the back, y’know – in private. Didn’t need to make a big show of this in public.

BIGGS: I’m sorry Lex, but after the past month-and-a-half, I really felt like this was the only way that you’d answer me.

LEX COLLINS: So you thought the only way you’d reach me is through the threat of public humiliation? Some friend…

BIGGS: Lex, you know that’s not the case! The fact of the matter is that I have been incredibly worried about you. You’ve let AJ Knight get into your head, you’ve allowed him to compromise your morals. You’ve allowed that arrogant, self-aggrandizing,manipulative prick to be right about you. When he said that you couldn’t beat him without cheating, that’s when you should have gone out there, do what you always do, and show him how wrong he was! You didn’t have to stoop to his level! You didn’t!

There are tears forming in Biggs’ eyes. Lex appears to be emotionless.

LEX COLLINS: Let him get in my head? You hearing yourself, man? From day one, you were puffin’ me up… acting like you wanted me to step up, be the best version of myself. And now you got buyers remorse the moment I dig down deep an’ decide it's time to quit turning the other cheek? You go soft when I start to fight back?

Biggs is stammering, obviously on the back foot. This wasn’t going the way he was hoping.

BIGGS: When I left the commentary desk, Lex, it wasn’t because I chose to stop supporting you. It’s that supporting you in what you were doing in that moment was breaking my heart…
Lex sharply cuts Biggs off, miming the playing of the world’s smallest violin.

LEX COLLINS: Spare me the sob story. See, the thing is I’m sick of soaking up the blows and having [bleep] all to show for it. I’ve been layin’ foundations for years, then kickin’ myself for letting people run roughshod… lettin’ ‘em tear it all down. I committed myself to a cause, made myself accountable only to end up disappointed time and time again. Just so we’re clear, you’re gonna draw the line at what? A handful of tights? A cheap shot before the bell? Innocent blood on my hands in the heat of the moment? Where’s the line, Biggs? Just so I know how deep that stripe of hypocrisy goes.

His comments no doubt sting Biggs, and the World Champ is taken a back a bit before regaining his resolve, responding passionately and with conviction.

BIGGS: You’re better than this, Lex, and you know it. It’s one of the main reasons I invited you to join the Smokin’ Aces, because you did things the right way. No shortcuts, no BS. Unlike everyone else in this company, we held ourselves to an actual standard. We showed respect to this great sport that nobody else does. Yes, Bobby and I have fallen short of that standard a time or two, but we always relented, always repented. If you want a line, here it is, we can make a mistake once, but we can’t make the same mistake twice. We learn from our mistakes, find a better way.

Lex taps the title belt on his shoulder.

LEX COLLINS: Looks to me like I’ve found a better way. And it’s only a matter of time before I find an even better way.

Lex reaches over and taps the World Heavyweight Championship on Biggs’ shoulder. Biggs pulls back, recoiling from the man whom just moments ago he considered one of his closest friends.

BIGGS: Well by virtue of your win in the Pinnacle Battle Royale, you are due a shot. Had you told me then that by now I would shudder at the prospect of giving you that title match, I would have called you a liar. I would have proudly defended my title against you, against a man whom I respected, against a man whom I considered my brother. You want this World Heavyweight Championship, come and take it from me. But in doing so, promise me that you’ll do it the right way! Promise me that you’ll give me a clean match, that we’ll see whom the better man truly is! We’re the gosh darn Smokin’ Aces! Why don’t we just get this over with in two weeks, at Mainstream 105.

LEX COLLINS: We were the Smokin’ Ace. Now? I dunno. This whole thing here…this is on you. You wanna say I've changed? You wanna act like a jealous pick, I'll gladly take you up on that offer. Put you down and take some weight offa your shoulders. Don’t be mistaken, I will do whatever I see fit to claim the World Heavyweight Title. Whatever it takes to prove I'm the best in this business. If you think what I did to AJ was bad, ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
Suddenly a voice comes from the ramp.

AJ KNIGHT: I was hoping you’d say that!

AJ saunters out with a microphone and a piece of paper in hand. Biggs has no desire to see him or hear him speak. Neither does Lex.

BIGGS: You turn around right now! This has nothing to do with you!
AJ looks actually pissed to hear Biggs say this.

AJ KNIGHT: Well to hear you tell it, this has EVERYTHING to do with me! Because apparently Lex Collins’ decisions are my fault right? Just because you’re afraid to accept the fact that the man you call your best friend could make a bad decision all on his own. That he doesn’t really care about you, that maybe just maybe your moral judgment isn’t infallible. That maybe you were wrong!

BIGGS: I’m supposed to take that from you, Arrogant Jackass? You don’t care about anybody but yourself!

AJ KNIGHT: I don’t care about anybody but myself? The moment I noticed the ref went down, my first concern was getting him some help. Lex’s first concern was finding somebody to count his pin. How does that factor into your assessment? But sure, this self-centered prick is the better man!

Biggs is searching for a comeback, but he’s drawing a total blank. Lex leans over the ropes.

LEX COLLINS: I can’t make out what you’re saying. Why don’t you come a bit closer where my right hand can hear you?

AJ KNIGHT: I’d plant you on your head before the punch even landed. Unlike you, my DDTs can actually finish people. I’m up here for your safety, not mine. Frankly I’m looking for an excuse at this point. This is personal between us. But right now, I’m here on business. Namely the contract for our championship match last time out. Namely article 5: Rematch Clause.

Lex shouts AJ down.

LEX COLLINS: You can take that rematch clause and stick it up your ass! As far as I’m concerned you and I are done, I’ve got nothing left to prove! Mainstream 105, I settle up with Biggs, and take what I deserve and leave you narcissistic pricks in the dust! You deserve each other! Maybe you guys can fight for the US title, while I take center stage this time!

AJ’s smirk grows bigger

AJ KNIGHT: You know Lex, I’m starting to wonder if you actually read our contract. Just because I turned over a new leaf, doesn’t mean I forgot the tricks. I knew you were going to try to pull something like this, so I played with the language for our rematch clause. Maybe you skimmed over our rematch clause, it’s pretty standard. Let me read it to you “In the event the agreed upon bout results in a title change, the ex-champion will be entitled to an opportunity to regain the United States championship… At a date and time to be determined by the Ex-champion.”

Lex gets a grin on his face.

LEX COLLINS: You want your rematch now? Bring it!

AJ laughs.

AJ KNIGHT: No… I want a different date and time. Say… The main event of Mainstream 105?

Both Lex and Biggs are outraged.

LEX COLLINS: You can’t do that! The contract from the Pinnacle Battle Royal says I get a title shot whenever I want it!

AJ KNIGHT: Funny, the contract that you signed gives me a similar right. But neither of them say that the match in question has to be a singles match. Kevin Bombay found himself in quite a pickle. Two contracts that he had to fulfill. So I offered him a solution. Two falls! Two Titles! AJ Knight Vs. Lex Collins Vs. Spaceman Biggs. Fall 1: US Title, Fall 2: World Heavyweight title! You can leave with one belt, both belts or no belt! And I intend to take both!

Biggs explodes!

BIGGS: You sneaky bastard! You have no right!

AJ KNIGHT: This is why you don’t play these games with the smartest man in wrestling!

BIGGS: You are the only one who calls you that!

AJ KNIGHT: Maybe they should start. I just put myself in position to win the top two belts in the company, and put my two biggest enemies down in the process.

AJ drops the mic and backs up the ramp!

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[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE…
Billy Danielson stands smiling into the camera. He's got his Mainstream World Television Championship over his shoulder. Billy is just happy to be there honestly, finally getting to defend his title once again, since his last title defense got canceled.

BILLY DANIELSON: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!!

He pauses to hear the fans in the arena. Their noise makes his smile grow wider.

BILLY DANIELSON: Ladies and Gentlemen, I'm here as your Champion of Mainstream Television and all I can say is… I'm sorry.

A sound of confusion comes from the fans in the YUM as Billy continues.

BILLY DANIELSON: Usually, I'm knee deep in feuds for a title. Usually, I've got people knocking down my door trying to get a shot of me as a champion. However, lately that hasn't been the case.

Danielson looks down at his TV championship.

BILLY DANIELSON: Maybe #BillyWinsLol has made people weary of the title. Maybe I'm just not as bright and shiny as I once was. All I know is that, I want to be a fighting Champion for all of you.

A look of confidence on the face of the champion as he continues on.

BILLY DANIELSON: Reagan Marek, we know each other pretty well at this point. Over in "The League" You, Willow, and Emma brought the war to me, and it made me team up with Team Madness. That being said…

Danielson smirks.

BILLY DANIELSON: That was then and this is now.

He continues

BILLY DANIELSON: We've gone on completely different paths since then. I became a world champion, a TV Champion in numerous companies, and grabbed awards everywhere. You… have also done things.

Billy laughs a bit.

BILLY DANIELSON: I know you've been a tag team champion, but as a singles competitor… you've hit a dry spell.

He puts a finger up as he flips his tone.

BILLY DANIELSON: But that's what makes this fun. You needing a moment to shock the world makes you dangerous. If you're finally stepping out of Emma's shadow, you'll have to prove that you can go toe to toe with the man who pushed Emma to her limits. You need to prove that you can do a fraction of what she could.

Danielson spreads his arms wide, as if inviting her to bring it on.

BILLY DANIELSON: And I'm more than willing to let you see if you measure up against The Franchise of Mainstream. I'm more than willing to let you test your mettle against the GOAT. Prove to me and everyone else that you are more than we ever thought you were capable of.

A big smirk comes across the face of the TV Champion.

BILLY DANIELSON: Or don't. I'll get my win no matter what!

[Robert Daniels]

The bell rings and this World Television Championship match is now officially underway! Reagan Marek comes running at Billy Danielson immediately, but the champion side steps her. Marek doesn't relent as she continues to deliver a series of strikes, trying to catch Billy off guard. Danielson does a good job at blocking her advances, but Reagan head butts him right in the jaw and sends him stumbling into the ropes. The challenger comes running up for POVER- NO! Danielson side steps! As Reagan hits the ropes, Billy shoots behind and drops her on her head with a German Suplex. Reagan tries to get back to her feet, but Billy charges with a Chicago Blackout! Billy tries for a cover, but Reagan Marek rolls to the apron.

The World Television Champion Billy Danielson exits onto the apron and begins to pull Reagan Marek to her feet but a stiff kick to the abdomen from the challenger halts Danielson in his tracks. The two battle back into the ring, between the ropes then the two grapple for a moment, as Marek tries to take him down. Danielson is able to use her momentum against her and hits a gut wrench suplex. Billy holds on as Reagan tries to break free, but he deadlifts her up for a gut wrench power bomb! He folds Reagan in half for the 1…2…KICKOUT!

Billy continues to push his momentum against the challenger by lifting her to her feet. Billy looks to set her up for IMPERI—REAGAN FIGHTS OUT! Elbows into the temple turn into a series of European uppercuts. Danielson is staggered as Marek drives her foot into his face with POVERTY!!! Billy is barely on his feet as Reagan hits the ropes for a POUNCE—NO! Chicago Blackout! Jumping knee strike makes Reagan crumble into a heap as Billy shoves her down for the 1…2…KICKOUT!

Several moments later a change in the pacing of the match and opportune timing has Reagan Marek finally in control. She has Billy in a cravat and is just drilling knees into the side of his head. Billy fights free and props her onto his shoulders, but she slides off and starts to lock on in MISERY!!! She goes for a body scissors as she drops back. The momentum is just enough for Billy to back-roll through to his feet. They get to their feet at the same time and start to brawl. Marek shoves Billy into the ropes, but then runs behind him for a PSYCH-OUT POVERTY!!! Grabbing Billy by the head, she heads for the ropes and sets him up for a HANGMAN'S DDT- WAIT!!! Billy gets his feet off the ropes just in time and pops her up INTO A FLAP JACK ON THE ROPES!!! Billy climbs the barest turnbuckles for a FLYING CHICAGO BLACKOUT!!! HE TAKES HER OFF THE TOP ROPE AND THEY BOTH FALL TO THE OUTSIDE!

Marek is feeling herself as she presses her momentum here in the closing moments of the match. A well timed spine buster puts Danielson to the mat for the 1…2…NEARFALL!

Clearly Billy doesn't have much in his tank. Reagan puts Billy in a double under hook and lifts him up for SHORTFALL—NO! Danielson wiggles in desperation, getting one arm free. He pops Marek onto his shoulders and swings her our into an Inverted Crucifix position. Finally, with a confident yell, slams his challenger with the Franchise! He makes the cover for 1…2…3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by pin fall AND STILL Mainstream Wrestling World Television Champion...BILLY--DANIELSON!

CHARLES HUDSON:  Reagan Marek and Willow Dorn have been months trying to get the World Tag Team Championships away from Team Madness.

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  And I’ve noticed something every since Willow Dorn put Echo Layne on the shelf over a month ago they couldn’t buy a break themselves.

CHARLES HUDSON: Kevin Bombay was said to be furious with Willow Dorn’s actions and that’s the only reason he’s not had Alex Monroe relinquish the World Tag Team Championships.

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  Congratulations to Billy Danielson but in the back of his mind you know. The look on his face you can tell he still has Julianna DiMaria on his mind especially after what she had to say earlier this week on social media.

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[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE…
"So why are we back here again?"

There was an echo in the room as the cameras switched backstage to find Jason Cashe and his girlfriend, Josslynn Spencer. A graduate of Squires, it had been a good while since she had been back behind the curtain at a Mainstream event.

JASON CASHE: To be honest? I came back for Biggs.. I came back to finish a few things on my Mainstream to do list.

JOSSLYNN SPENCER: Yeah but you lost that match, the feud is over.

JASON CASHE: Yeah.. Thanks to Sally..

There was a drag to his voice. A disappointment if you will. He wasn't a fan of how his first reign as Mainstream Champion ended. Yet he wouldn't complain and cry or let what has happened dictate what he does moving forward. Save that for the Pigeons who shit on the city. #Metaphor

JOSSLYNN SPENCER: So what else is there on this 'To Do' List?

Gathering his thoughts, he knew what he wanted to do. That was before he left and since he's been gone, those wants have faded and altered some.

JASON CASHE: Someone once said this was Home for me. I told myself I wanted to become a Grand Slam Champion within this company.. I only need Tag and the United States Title to do so. Someone said that I owed this company the stars because when most people didn't want me around, Mainstream offered me a place at the table but is that a good thing?

After sliding each arm into a hoodie, Cashe pulls it over his head and down his torso. Josslynn was all ears, he liked it when she watched him.

JASON CASHE: Look at the people who have come through these very hallways. The trash that has been given the world of opportunity because they demanded a spotlight that they barely have ever earned.. People that have ducked me at every corner because they simply didn't like me.

JOSSLYNN SPENCER: I like you quite a bit if that counts for anything..

Giving her a grin, Cashe leans in and kisses her as she puckers and lifts up onto her tippy toes to reach his offering.

JASON CASHE: It's the only thing that counts.. That's part of my point though! I have bled, sweat and fought for this company over the years. Stepped aside and let others, less deserving of it, have a spotlight.

“Yet Bombay let me walk and why not? He had Biggs and Chris Madison locked down on contracts and both of them came here because of me! Every name connected to mine has been a huge piece of why this company is still standing after the toxic, CANCEROUS names that have only added heat and grief to the process. People that it would seem Bombay has done nothing but cater to…”

Sniffing, Cashe snaps to scratch his nose.

JASON CASHE: Nose hair.. Damnit!

JOSSLYNN SPENCER:
"So why stay? You haven't signed any contracts.. What is keeping you here?"

JASON CASHE: Nothing. I no longer care about becoming a Grand Slam in a company that at every turn has told me they don't care about who really works. Yeah, you know what my love? Grab your shit, we're leaving..

She smiles and hurries to grab what can fit in her travel bag. She was ready to go as she stood wearing an XWF T-Shirt that the Mainstream cameras blurred out.

JASON CASHE: Go out to the rental.. I want a moment alone before I leave..

JOSSLYNN SPENCER: Mmmm! Don't make me wait too long! I'm hungry!

She pops up, kissing him and biting on his bottom lip before hurrying from the room. Cashe was alone as he looked around at the logos on the wall.

JASON CASHE: We had some good times, yeah? I always appreciate the people I was able to get into the ring with and slap across the face. Truly, I mean! Becoming Television Champion and having that run I did have was wild! Tons of fun like a flower factory filled with fat chicks. It's just.. This is no longer home.

So once more, for the final time. Jason Cashe picks up his own bag and heads for the door. Shutting it behind him as the camera fades.

[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE…
Samantha Kinsley is seen standing by with Hood Ratchet’s Bianca Reed and Aria Price.

BIANCA REED: Sam, thanks but no thanks I got this…

Reed opens the palm of her hand and Kinsley places the microphone in her hand and steps out of the frame.

BIANCA REED: Let me make myself perfectly clear. Tonight it’s win or go home. Tonight is the end of the line for some but not for Bianca Reed. Tiffany Lynn you’ve been talking a lot of trash backstage, well tonight it’s time to put your money where your mouth is…

“And Colton Hayes—if you know what’s good for you then you’ll honor the pecking order and simply stay out of my way because AP and ya girl we got work to do…”

Bianca drops the microphone and she exits the frame along with Aria Price.

[Robert Daniels]

The bell rings and this triple threat match is officially underway! Colton Hayes sneaks up behind Tiffany Lynn Page and clobbers her with a blow to the back of the head. He stomps her a few times, mainly focusing on the shoulders until Bianca Reed lifts him up and Irish whips him into the corner. Bianca interjects herself into the action and she throws a forearm to the back of Colton Hayes! He stumbles forward then he turns, runs to the opposite corner and kicks Bianca just as she’s starting to rush at him, before turning around and dropkicking Page!

Hayes steps up to Bianca and stares her down he begins mouthing off to her while motioning over to the corner where Colton sat. He shoves her with his hand and Bianca answers with a punch that rocks Hayes. Hayes immediately fired back with a forearm, and manages to block Bianca’s attempt at a follow up. He fires back with a rapid fire combination of forearms and kicks before Irish whipping Bianca into the ropes and connecting with a kitchen sink on the rebound!

Wasting no time, he lifts her then plants Bianca with a snap suplex, and rolls through. After launching a kidney shot, Hayes executes a backstabber, once again rolling through. He stops while still on the mat though and transitions into a modified dragon sleeper, using his positioning to pull Bianca’s hair unbeknownst to the referee.

Colton Hayes drops a couple of knees down on Bianca’s head before placing her in a headlock and forcing her up to her feet. Once lateral, Colton Hayes grabs ahold of Bianca’s arms before hitting a pulling pile driver and covers for 1…2…BREAK!

Tiffany Lynn Page and broken up the pinning attempt. Meanwhile both Bianca Reed and Colton Hayes are back on there feet. He ducks under Bianca’s elbow strike, hooking her arm into a hammerlock. He adds a bit of torque to her wrist and elbow forcing her down to the ground, before locking in a dragon sleeper. Bianca is close to the ropes though, and actually manages to brush them with her finger tips before Hayes himself is placed in a Dragon Sleeper by Page!

Hayes releases his hold and breaks free, rolling out of the ring to catch his breath. Page rolls out to follow after, but ends up chasing Hayes around the ring. Eventually Hayes slides back into the ring and when Page follows after him, Hayes ducks a clothesline by Bianca Reed then she levels Tiffany Lynn Page with a clothesline! Hayes stomps Page’ shoulders once more, and attempts looks for an arm bar but is stopped by Bianca Reed.

Hayes lands a swift kick to the abdomen of Bianca before snatching up her left wrist. He silences the crowd before before starting a late test of strength where Hayes bends her fingers backwards down to the mat before stomping down on them.

With Bianca out of it Hayes sees an opening. He lifts Bianca by her hair throwing a few right hands, but it’s blocked by Reed! She rains down right hands on Colton Hayes before coming up strong with a European uppercut onto Tiffany Lynn Page! She leaps to the top rope and lunges off with a Reed ‘Em & Weep onto a rising Colton Hayes! She rolls through holding the leg for the 1…2…3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by pin fall and advancing in the United States Championship Grand Prix...BIANCA--REED!

CHARLES HUDSON: Fast paced and high energy finish!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Colton Hayes is on the cusp of a breakout year. We say this week in and week out but once this young man gets on a win streak it’s going to be tough to stop him.

CHARLES HUDSON: You’re absolutely right Lou. He’s just a few minor adjustments away from taking the next step. Now Tiffany Lynn Page in a match like this it was just wrong place at the wrong time.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Congratulations to Bianca Reed whom was on the brink of elimination but here tonight she wins and advances to the next round and lives to fight another night in the United States Grand Prix!

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[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE…
Samantha Kinsley is with Griffin Hawkins.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Griffin...tonight you continue your road in the US Title Grand Prix. You face a familiar opponent in Caroline Clark..and someone you've yet to face Robert Zodiac in a Triple Threat Match. How are you looking at this match?

GRIFFIN HAWKINS: I look at it the way I look at every match Samantha...I see my opponents as obstacles. I've already been in the ring with Caroline Clark...and I know what she is all about. The last time me and her faced off one on one, it was me who left with my hand raised. That impressed the powers that be enough to put me in this race for the US Title. She was determined before...and now she's going to be more determined than ever. That's why I want her to bring it...

He then takes off his black steampunk sunglasses.

GRIFFIN HAWKINS: And then we got the wild card in this match...Robert Zodiac. Now this is a guy that's going to be hard to figure out because he has zero regard for the rules and will hurt his opponent in many ways as long as he gets the victory. Someone like that does have potential to injure me and put me at a major disadvantage for the rest of the Prix. But Zodiac...I ain't afraid of him. I've been putting down bigger badder and tougher men than him. And if he thinks he can make an example out of me on his quest for US Gold..then in the words of Rob Halford, he's got another thing coming. Both of them want to win this...but only one of us gonna leave with the W...and if I have it my way, it's gonna be me.

Griffin goes to leave, but Samantha stops him.

SAMANTHA KINSLEY: Wait..Griff...I don't mean to interrupt you but I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't talk about the events of what happened last week. Lex Collins has regained the US Title. You said that you'd face whoever is United States Champion at the end of the Grand Prix...do you think there is a possibility that you could get the rematch you've been waiting for?

GRIFFIN HAWKINS: Actually Samantha....I am counting on it.

He smirks as he puts his shades back on, leaving the shot.

[Robert Daniels]

The bell rings and Robert Zodiac begins to circle the ring opposite of his two opponents Caroline Clarke and the “Jukebox Hero” Griffin Hawkins. Hawkins ducks out of the ring and begins slapping hands with his fans at ringside. Meanwhile inside the ring Zodiac and Clarke kick this one off with a collar and elbow lock up. A few moments pass as we see Zodiac gets the better of Clarke and maneuvers her into a side headlock. From there, Zodiac pops his hips and flips Clarke over with a headlock takedown. He tightens the grasp as Clarke tries to push herself back to her feet. She manages to get both of her feet under her before she starts throwing elbows into Zodiacs midsection. This forces Zodiac to let go of Clarke as she runs towards the ropes and turns back to Zodiac, who then drops down and launches Clarke into a back body drop! Then with no time to recover Zodiac catches a forearm from Griffin Hawkins!

Zodiac is still on his feet as Hawkins stops himself and the turn to face each other and collide with a double shoulder block but neither of them fall. Zodiac looks Hawkins up and down before he turns around and runs off the ropes, this time Hawkins drops down and Zodiac is forced to jump over him, but as he lands he pivots and connects with the side of Hawkins 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 Hawkins back into the ring. Hawkins and Zodiac are going at it inside the ring, trading punches. He gets the better of the exchange by thumbing him in the eye. He then takes the advantage and runs him to the ropes and goes to clothesline him, but Hawkins ducks under it and runs the opposite side and hits him with a flying forearm! Zodiac is dazed as he gets back up and is met by a scoop slam by Hawkins followed by a quick running leg drop right across the throat! Zodiac begins to get up as Hawkins runs and jumps off the ropes and catches him with the ‘Call Of Ktulu!’!

Hawkins is feeling it as he waits for Zodiac to get up. He goes for the ‘Fade to Black’ but as he's in position, Caroline is back in the ring ascending the ropes and catching him with a missile dropkick right off the ropes to the back of his head! Meanwhile Zodiac slides in after and hooks the near leg as the official drops down to count 1…2…BREAK!

But Caroline Clarke drops across the back of Zodiac with a diving double axe handle! Zodiac sits up and nods, acknowledging his opponents resilience. He spins around onto a single knee and then back to his feet as Clarke gets back up shortly there after. The two get right in each others faces and begin exchanging strikes, the crowd split between the two as they engage in a brawl before Clarke gets the upper hand. She forces Zodiac backwards into the corner and beats him down into a slump. Clarke takes advantage by running to the opposite corner, turning and bouncing off the turnbuckles to gain more speed before she nails a diving crossbody directly onto the Obsidian Champion!

But Clarke got more than just Zodiac including he turnbuckle and that impact forced her to roll backwards onto her back, and Zodiac takes advantage of this opportunity. He grabs Griffin Hawkins 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, Hawkins powers him overhead with a overhead belt to belly 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 Hawkins doing the same he scrambles up to his feet and delivers a shining wizard directly underneath the jaw! He lands on top of Hawkins and rushes to hook the leg as the referee begins to count the pin…1…2…KICKOUT!
Hawkins throws his shoulder up and Zodiac rolls over and gets back to his feet. He grabs Hawkins 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 Hawkins back upright and into a series of forearms that force Hawkins off-balance, Zodiac capitalizes on this and runs off the opposite ropes before he jumps up and grabs Hawkins by the head and swings his legs around to turn Hawkins as they drop with a swinging DDT! Zodiac quickly moves to roll Hawkins over, but is only able to watch as he falls out of the ring.

Zodiac has Hawkins in a Guillotine Choke...both legs are wrapped around his waist. Hawkins looks to be fading, but uses his free foot to place it on the bottom rope. The referee sees this and starts the 5 count, forcing Zodiac to release him. He then grabs a prone Hawkins and hits a snap suplex. He then lays a choke hold on him, a look of pure insanity in his eyes as the ref starts the five count again. He shouts "shut up!" to the referee as he releases him. He then grabs Hawkins once again and runs him to the ropes, this time catching him with a bridging Northern Lights Suplex for 1…2…BREAK!

Caroline gets right to work on both Zodiac and Hawkins. Not allowing them to get any breathing room. She has him in the corner, nailing him with hard right hands to the temple before running him to the opposite corner...only he reverses it and runs her to the ropes...but she puts on the breaks and jumps onto the turnbuckles, catching him by surprise with a springboard clothesline! He tries to get up, but she takes the advantage by dropping an elbow right onto his back. As Hawkins is getting to his feet, she parks herself on the ropes and grabs him by the neck and connects with a picture perfect Tornado DDT! She makes the cover for 1…2…KICKOUT!

Zodiac has recovered and breaks up the pin by delivering a stomp to the lower back! He lets out a yell and grabs her by the head from behind and hits a jumping neck breaker across his knee that he calls the ‘Crimson Sunrise’! He quickly rolls Caroline Clarke into the middle of the ring and hooks both legs as the referee drops down to count but Griffin Hawkins grabs both feet and pulls Zodiac under the bottom rope and to the floor. He rears back and runs him head first into the ring post. Hawkins pulls himself up onto the ring apron and steps up the turnbuckle to the top rope then lunges off with “Holy Diver” onto a prone Caroline Clarke! “Jukebox Hero” hooks both legs as the official counts the 1…2…3!

GRAHAM STEVENS: Your winner by pin fall and advancing in the United States Championship Grand Prix...GRIFFIN--HAWKINS!

CHARLES HUDSON:  Had you asked me two to three weeks ago the favorite in this tournament was hands down the Obsidian Champion Robert Zodiac but we’ve all been stunned here tonight!

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  I get what you’re saying…

CHARLES HUDSON: Caroline Clarke took a step up and knocked it out the park! She’s impressed us all. Zodiac is in my opinion and always has been the most dangerous man in Mainstream.

MCKAYLA LEWIS:  But Griffin Hawkins wins and advances to the next round of the United States Grand Prix!

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[Robert Daniels]

BACKSTAGE...
The camera cuts in on Julianna DiMaria as she is holding a championship that is clearly not a Mainstream Championship. She clearly doesn’t care about this at all, as it appears that she’s brought it over to make a point. Julianna’s anger is clearly prevalent on her face as she begins to express her thoughts.

JULIANNA DIMARIA: I’M HERE! Hi! No travel issues. No other commitments happening on the same day. Granted, Louisville is an inbred hellhole, but who is keeping score of that these days? So you’re probably wondering two things: one, what’s this title I brought over and two? What in the world was with the statement that I made that drew so much attention? Don’t worry Battleground Network, you can put your censor button away. Let me answer the second question. I had to say it. I waited a year and a half too long to let that out. I have no regrets whatsoever about saying what I did and I am going to say it out loud instead of writing it down and sending it to my PR team to release: Mariano Fernandez will always be the most overrated MAINSTREAM wrestler of all time. I stand by it. Why turn back on that now?

"So, here I am. There was going to be a rematch between Billy Danielson and I before these ‘travel issues’ came up. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it considering I had to be in Ireland to defend THIS beauty right here…"

Julianna has a smirk as she glances at the title that she is holding.

JULIANNA DIMARIA: …that I won a month ago. This is the Festivus Shooting Star Championship! It’s not a MAINSTREAM title, of course. I get that. I won this at another company but if I REALLY wanted to, I could defend it against anyone, anywhere… even HERE. But see, there isn’t a person on this roster that would even deserve this because at the end of the day, there is only ONE “shooting star” in Mainstream Wrestling and that’s ME! And hey, if you read that statement, you can pretty much fathom that “shooting star” has a double meaning if you know what I mean. I am the greatest female star in this company’s history and I damn deserve to be treated like it. So, why am I NOT being treated like it?

"I mean, I’M HERE for that Billy Danielson rematch that this company wants to have SO BAD and yet… it’s not ME getting that title shot? They gave that title shot to this Reagan Marek person. I’m sorry, I didn’t realize that Emma Douglas Jr. was on the roster."

Julianna scoffs and rolls her eyes.

JULIANNA DIMARIA: Emma “I only became a main eventer here because Julianna left” Douglas. The last thing we need around here is someone connected to her in any way to be a champion in this company. I’m being snubbed for Emma Douglas’s understudy. What kind of respect is that? And if that wasn’t enough, how about Mr. BIGGS, huh? You know, that guy’s out there on social media talking about how he’d love to give me the next world title shot and then the next day he’s heaping all this freaking praise upon Dayna Barrett… as if SHE’S ever done anything around here worth talking about. If she has, then it’s nowhere near MY level, that’s for sure. He’s out there pandering and prodding to get her a title shot and suddenly, she has one. I guess “BIGGS” doesn’t describe the size of his BALLS because he saw me, he read what I had to say, he froze up and realized that giving me the title shot was a bad idea. “BIGGS” became “SMALLS” if you catch my drift! So you lavish praise upon me, tease me about giving me the next shot and then give it to some big boobed, plastic HO BAG who is a quarter of the star that I am? With YOU as the champion, you might as well have renamed this company “Sandlot Wrestling” because YOU’RE KILLING ME, SMALLS! Tell me how her boots taste! Seriously!

"But whether it’s Billy the Dou… oops, can’t say that word on TV sorry, not sorry! Or whether it’s SMALLS… or whether it’s anyone on the roster, NOBODY is going to take away the fact that I’M the measuring stick, especially among the women around here. I should be the one being treated as the STAR that I am and NOT being kicked aside for the Reagan's and the Dayna's around here!"

"Imbeciles…"

Julianna delivers a scoff as she makes her exit from the scene.

[Robert Daniels]

Mainstream Wrestling comes back with Dayna Barrett and Biggs already in the ring. The World Heavyweight Champion is decked out in Scream themed ring gear, with black trunks that have his name in the Scream font on the back and Ghostface’s face on both kickpads. Barrett has a determined look on her face as she peers at her opponent across the ring.

GRAHAM STEVENS: Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is your Mainstream 104 Main Event! It is scheduled for one fall, and is for the MAINSTREAM WRESTLING WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!
The Louisville fans cheer at the announcement.

GRAHAM STEVENS: Introducing first, in the corner to my left, the challenger, from Los Angeles, California, weighing in at 120 pounds, DAYNA BARRETT!

Barrett keeps 100% focused on Biggs, keenly aware of the task at hand. She garners a mostly positive reaction from the fans.

GRAHAM STEVENS: And her opponent, from Seattle, Washington, weighing in at 195 pounds, he is the reigning and defending MAINSTREAM WRESTLING HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, BIGGS!

The champion also receives a mixed reaction, but just like Dayna, he keeps his focus completely on his opponent. The referee collects the title belt from Biggs, raising it high above his head before handing it to Graham Stevens.

The bell rings and this World Heavyweight Championship Main Event is now underway! Both Biggs and Dayna Barrett meet in the center of the ring, exchanging a handshake before disengaging and circling around, each of them measuring up their competitor.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Good sportsmanship to start this match. This is the third one-on-one meeting between Biggs and Dayna Barrett.

CHARLES HUDSON: Both of those matches were for the United States Title, this one has higher stakes with the World Title up for grabs!

The two competitors engage in a Collar-and-Elbow tie-up, with Biggs using his leverage advantage to pull Barrett into a Side-Headlock! He doesn’t have it on for long as Dayna shoves him off into the ropes and hits the deck on the rebound, trying to trip Biggs up. She doesn’t catch him then, but does catch him with a Dropkick on the next pass! As they both get up, Barrett catches Biggs with a Hiptoss, sitting him up and driving her knee between his shoulder blades as she wraps both hands beneath his chin for a Seated Chinlock! Biggs reaches up with his hands to try and break her grip, but she has them in an S-Grip pulling back on his chin! He stomps his boot into the mat a few times before digging his heels while getting a hold of Dayna’s left wrist, slipping his head out of the hold and snapping Dayna’s arm into a Hammerlock as he forces them both up to a standing position! Barrett reaches up behind her, trying to get a hold of Biggs’ head, but “The Spaceman” positions himself to where he’s just out of reach. He presses his boot into the back of Dayna’s knee, bringing her down to a kneeling position before reaching up and over with his right arm to hook underneath Dayna Barrett’s chin while maintaining the Hammerlock, snapping backwards for the Shockwave DDT!

CHARLES HUDSON: I know I say this everytime Biggs pulls off the maneuver, but the Shockwave DDT is just nasty with how it hyperextends the knees and puts impact on the arm, shoulder, and head of his opponent!

Biggs goes for an early pinfall attempt, 1…2…Kick out from Barrett! Pulling her back up by the head, Biggs delivers a couple of Knee Strikes to the midsection before whipping Barett into the near turnbuckle. He dashes in for a Stinger Splash, but Barrett gets out of the way, causing Biggs to eat the top turnbuckle! She rolls him up with a School Boy from behind, 1…Biggs emphatically kicks out!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Dayna Barrett knows that she’s a longshot as far as Las Vegas is concerned. She has to and is going to take advantage of any opportunities she has to score a pinfall and the championship here tonight!

As both wrestlers scramble to their feet, Barrett gets a well timed Knee Lift to the chin of Biggs, snapping his head back! As he’s staggered, Barrett gets a hold of his right wrist, jumping up and spinning through, pulling him down into a Cross Armbar! Biggs leans slightly into it to make sure both his shoulders aren’t on the mat, but Barrett has it in tight! He tries rolling in more to try and roll her up into a pinning predicament, but Barrett lays herself out even more, putting more torque on his shoulder and elbow, preventing the roll-up attempt!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: Even if Dayna doesn’t get the tap out here, there’s no doubt she’s doing major damage to the joints of Biggs’ right arm. That’s his dominant hand, so it’ll no doubt affect his ability to apply holds or lift her up for high impact maneuvers.

CHARLES HUDSON: Or she could just make him tap out! That Cross Armbar is so excruciating, and she could very well pop a tendon or two in his arm with it! Should that happen, I don’t care how tough you are, this match will be over!

Biggs tries to roll through once more, and as Dayna lays out to apply more pressure, she overdoes it, with Biggs’ fist slipping right out from underneath her armpit! The champ quickly seizes the opportunity to shoot his left arm up to clench his right hand into an S-Grip! Dayna re-centers herself and sits up, getting a hold of Biggs’ hands with both of her hands, trying to peel his fingers back so she can reapply the Cross Armbar! She raises her left leg up, smashing it into Biggs’ face a couple of times, trying to regain the hold, but Biggs just won’t let go! His arms are shaking as Dayna lifts her leg again, but he manages to finally roll her up into a School Boy, 1…2…Dayna kicks out!

“The Spaceman” is shaking off his arm as they both rise up, and he throws an unorthodox European Uppercut with his left arm instead of his right! It still has plenty of pop on it, as he knocks Dayna Barrett back and follows up with another left-handed European Uppercut! He strings enough together to back Barrett into the corner before firing off a stinging Round Kick, the impact of which can be heard in the cheap seats! He fires off another Round Kick, eliciting a chant of “BIGGS!” upon impact! More kicks lead to more chants of “BIGGS! BIGGS! BIGGS! BIGGSBIGGSBIGGSBIGGSBIGGSBIGGSBIGGSBIGGS!”

After a dozen kicks to the sternum Biggs backs up and Dayna falls to a seated position, allowing him to rush in for a Face Wash! Barrett is on dream street as Biggs grabs a hold of her ankle with both hands, dragging her away from the ropes before applying the lateral press and hooking the near leg with his left arm, 1…2…Kick out from the challenger! Biggs hooks the leg again, 1…2…Another kick out from Barrett! From Biggs’ body language, it’s obvious that he expected this kind of fight from Dayna Barrett.

CHARLES HUDSON: They say it’s difficult to beat somebody three times in a row. Considering that Biggs defeated Dayna Barrett in their prior two meetings, that’s given her an opportunity to learn and grow!

MCKAYLA LEWIS: There’s no doubt that there’s respect between these two competitors. Biggs knows that even though he’s currently scheduled to defend against both Lex Collins and AJ Knight at Mainstream 105, that match may very well end up being Dayna Barrett defending against Lex Collins and AJ Knight if he’s not careful!

Biggs gives Barrett a couple of stomps to the chest before reaching down to pull her up, but on the way up, Barrett shoves him off and gives him a Round Kick of her own, targeting the right arm! Biggs howls in pain and clutches at his arm as Dayna follows up with another Round Kick, once again to the right arm! She strings together a few more, and after the sixth kick, Biggs gets turned around towards the corner, where Lex Collins has suddenly appeared! Without a moment’s hesitation, Lex hits THE BRICKS on Biggs, dropping the champ and drawing a disqualification!

GRAHAM STEVENS: This match has ended in a disqualification. Therefore the winner AND STILL Mainstream Wrestling World Heavyweight Champion…’the Spaceman’—BIGGS!

CHARLES HUDSON: Where in the hell did Lex Collins come from!?

Barrett stands there shocked for a moment, but it soon dawns on her that Lex Collins cost her the title opportunity! She charges in at the #1 Contender & U.S. Champ, but Lex lays her out with THE BRICKS as well! The fans are booing loudly as Lex steps into the ring, crouching over Biggs, pulling his head up off the mat before clocking him with another hard punch! It’s hard to hear Lex without a microphone over all the booing, but the camera mic picks up him telling Biggs, “It's gonna be me beatin’ ya for that title, not her. Not AJ. Me.” The ref is right there, trying to pull Lex Collins away from Biggs, and Lex just gives him a look of disdain, as if to say he’s already done enough. Biggs lays motionless, while Dayna Barrett holds her jaw in pain. Lex leaves the ring, not even looking back as he makes his way up the ramp.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: It’s a damn shame that Lex Collins ruined tonight’s main event, and for what!? To send a message to Biggs? We already knew that the Triple Threat Title Match at Mainstream 105 would be emotional, but Lex Collins has just thrown gasoline onto the fire!

CHARLES HUDSON: If it wasn’t clear enough from Lex’s words earlier tonight, now it’s obvious that it’ll be every man for himself in two weeks!

As Lex reaches the stage, AJ Knight makes his way out, glaring a hole into the United States Champion. Lex pays him no mind, shoulder checking him as he walks by and continuing on to the back. Biggs is still out cold in the ring with medical staff checking on him, as AJ looks towards the entrance with a disgusted look on his face.

MCKAYLA LEWIS: That’s all the time we have for Mainstream 104, wrestling fans. We’ll see you in two weeks!

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