Post by The Archivist on May 7, 2024 3:49:19 GMT -8
We cut to the ring where Illa Isabella is waiting with a mic.
Illa Isabella: This main event contest is set for one fall!
The lights flicker as a loud gong sounds. The opening notes of "Up From the Ashes" by The Letter Black begins to play as the flickering stops. From behind the back steps Kyuubi Azule who has her head bowed and arms folded in front of her in a blue and silver kimono. She starts down the ramp slowly as if she were a Buddhist monk. Halfway down the ramp she throws her head up and tosses off the kimono in a theatrical gesture. While the kimono hits ground Isabella removes her mask be she runs the rest of the way to the ramp and jump slides under the bottom rope. She quickly stands up and walks to the center of the ring where she lifts her arms. She slowly lowers her arms which causes various colored lotus petals to fall over the fans.
Illa Isabella: Introducing First Tonight… She is the EHWF Jr Heavyweight Champion… Isabella Thorn!
Joyride by Tinashe starts to play on the PA system and Thea Nefeli appears in the lights with her fists by her sides and raises them which makes the fans cheer. Thea comes down the ramp and slaps some fans hands while she runs into the ring and looks out at the crowd. She gets on the ropes and leans over on them, raising her arm with the cheering fans. She gets down and waits for her match to start.
Illa Isabella: And next… Her opponent tonight… Thea Nefeli!
DING DING DING!
Main Event: Thea Nefeli vs. Isabella Thorn
As the bell rings, both women begin to circle each other. Thorn makes the first move, a series of swift martial arts kicks aimed at Nefeli's legs as she tries to chop her down! Nefeli, however, uses her agility to evade, responding with a quick dropkick that sends Thorn to the mat when Thorn tries to snap the last kick. Thea tries to keep the momentum, using her speed to keep Thorn off balance. She runs the ropes, aiming for a hurricanrana, but Thorn catches her mid-air, countering with a mat slam. Thorn goes for a quick cover, but Nefeli kicks out instantly! Thorn grabs Thea by the hair and pulls her up! Thea elbows Thorn in the face and then hits her with a big right hand! Thea bounces off of the ropes and hits Isabella with a running hurricanrana and the fans go wild!
Steve White: Both women just going AT IT right now! Bah Gawd they’re brawling! Thea with that hurricanrana puts a stop to Isabella though! This is gonna be insane!
Chuck Thompson: Thea wants the shot at Sah’ta Thor! She’s the rightful number one contender and she’s been through a lot! If she can pick up a win here tonight it’ll be huge because she won’t just defeat the EHWF Jr Heavyweight Champion but she’ll also defeat Thor’s daughter!
The match evolves into a game of cat-and-mouse, Thorn's strong style and precision up against Nefeli's agility and speed! The fans are on their feet! Thorn manages to ground Nefeli with a painful-looking armbar! But Thea, showing her resilience, reaches the ropes to break the hold. As the fight progresses, Thea regains her footing and finds her rhythm. She hits Thorn with a series of quick strikes, following up with an impressive springboard crossbody. She then ascends the top rope, singling for the end. Thea leaps, her body twisting in mid-air as she aims for Thorn. But Thorn rolls out of the way at the last moment, causing Thea to crash onto the mat! Thorn seizes this opportunity, quickly transitioning into a chokehold!
Steve White: They’re really going at it now but that high flying offense and strength of Thea is hard to contend with! Now Thorn takes advantage and gets Thea in a mean chokehold!
Chuck Thompson: That’s gonna be difficult for Thea to get out of but she has the strength to try and break out or get to the ropes!
Nefeli cries out as Thorn applies pressure, but refuses to tap out! She claws her way towards the ropes, inch by agonising inch, the crowd cheering her on! Thorn grits her teeth, attempting to pull Nefeli back to the center of the ring. In a tremendous display of determination, Nefeli manages to reach the ropes, forcing Thorn to break the hold! The crowd erupts in applause as both wrestlers take a moment to recover, their bodies drenched in sweat and exhaustion visible on their faces. Once back on their feet, they exchange hard-hitting strikes! Thorn lands a stiff roundhouse kick, but Nefeli responds with a rapid sequence of forearms. The momentum shifts back and forth, each competitor striving to gain the upper hand! Thea looks out at Thor and Astryd who are watching the action from the apron. She locks eyes with them and looks defiant as the fans go wild!
Steve White: Thea sharing a look with Thor and Astryd on the outside as this one heats up and starts to get personal!
Chuck Thompson: Thea wants the EHWF World Championship so bad! She’s been trying ever since 2019! She’s had such a hard time at just getting one title match that she’s owed though so she NEEDS this win here tonight!
Spotting an opening, Thorn aims for a spear, but Thea evades with a SUPER athletic jump, causing Thorn to crash into the turnbuckle! Thea Nefeli capitalizes on this, executing a corner enzuigiri that leaves Thorn dazed! Nefeli then scales the top rope once again, her eyes fixed on the vulnerable Thorn. With a burst of energy, Nefeli launches herself off the turnbuckle, executing a flawless Joyride hurricanrana this time, landing square on Thorn. The crowd holds its breath as Nefeli goes for the cover. The referee starts the count!
1…
2…
ROPE BREAK!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! Thea with that Joyride but she only gets a near fall as Thorn gets to the ropes! What a match!
Chuck Thompson: The fans are going NUTS! They love this one but there can only be one winner tonight!
Thea, although visibly surprised, wastes no time. She hoists Thorn onto her shoulders, preparing for something big. But Thorn, showing her martial arts background, swiftly transitions into a guillotine choke, wrapping her arm around Nefeli's neck. Caught in the choke, Nefeli struggles, her face turning red from the lack of oxygen. Thorn tightens her grip, determined to make Nefeli submit. But Thea, showing her never-say-die spirit, musters her strength and somehow manages to roll Thorn into a pinning predicament. The referee slides in for the count!
1…
2…
KICK OUT!
Steve White: Big counter and reversal here but again Thea can only get the near fall as Thorn stays alive!
Chuck Thompson: Experience is coming into play right here right now and Thea is pulling away with control!
As the crowd erupts in cheers, Thea stands up and kicks Isabella right in the head! Thea dropkicks Isabella in the back and she gets hung up on the ropes! Astryd smacks the apron and tells Isabella to get up! Thea goes for the tiger feint kick through the ropes but Astryd jumps up on the apron and Thea kicks Astryd instead! Thea gets up on the apron and loses it at Astryd who is on the ground holding her back! Thea gets back in the ring but Isabella capitalises and hits Thea with a Russian leg sweep!
Steve White: Astryd getting involved! Stay the fuck out of it! Astryd saves Isabella and Isabella capitalised and takes out Thea!
Chuck Thompson: SHIT! It’s heating up now! This isn’t just a straight forward rivalry! Thor is watching on VERY carefully!
Isabella wants to end it and picks Thea up and pulls her in for her finisher but Thea twists around and pulls Isabella into a boot! Isabella goes for a roundhouse! Thea ducks it and dropkicks Isabella in the back! Isabella hits the ropes and this time Thea gets the tiger feint kick! Isabella stumbles around and Thea comes off of the top rope hitting her with a HUGE Joyride Hurricanrana that sends Isabella flying across the ring and landing on her neck! Thea kicks up and the fans are going wild! Thea holds up her fist! A groggy Isabella turns around and Thea hits her with a Superwoman Punch! The fans are going NUTS! Isabella hits the ropes and is about to drop but Thea boots Isabella in the midsection and points out at Thor and Astryd then plants Isabella with Designer DDT! The fans go wild as Thea covers!
1…
2…
3!
DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: Here is your winner… Thea Nefeli!
Steve White: It’s OVER! Thea does it! She takes a huge scalp and gets a win over the Jr Heavyweight Champion! What a match! What a fight!
Chuck Thompson: Both women gave it their all but Thea has grown so damn strong and NOTHING will stop her from getting a shot at Thor and the EHWF World Championship!
The main event ends and Sah'ta Thor shares a quick moment with Isabella before sliding into the ring with a microphone in hand. He steps into the center of the ring with the EHWF World Championship around his waist and locks eyes with Thea for the briefest of moments before lifting the microphone to his lips.
Sah'ta Thor: Thea, it appears that our time is finally coming closer. Though we both know that your shot at my title is in the hands of Our Glorious Leader, Senor Gomez. Yet, there is something I have to do tonight that I had hoped to avoid doing."
He lifts his hand in the air as a hush descends over the arena while he takes a breath.
Sah'ta Thor: It has become increasingly apparent that something is going on with me. Be it the random outbursts or the moments in the ring. Those moments where it looks like I am lost or confused. Those moments where it takes me longer than normal to react. As much as it pains me to admit this, there is something wrong with me. Though, this isn't the first time I have had to deal with this issue. No, I was forced to retire from the business back in early 2019 due to a mysterious series of headaches and random dizziness.
Thor pauses as he lowers his hand to rest on the surface of his championship belt.
Sah'ta Thor: Well I came back to the business in April of 2020 feeling back in shape and headache free for quite some time. Who knew that not getting thrown about a wrestling ring on a regular basis lets you heal up. Anyway, a few months into my return I was part of a title loss that I have no recollection of. I had some tests done and the end result was that I had an inoperable tumor in the center of my brain. Which gave me a life expectancy of 5 more years. Of course, the side effect disorders like Parkisons, dementia, and Alzheimer's had me losing my memory in 2.
Pausing to let his words sink in, Thor looks around the arena a moment before looking back over to Thea.
Sah'ta Thor: To fast forward a bit I ended up stepping back out of the business in mid-2021. During my time off I ended up going through a couple of experimental procedures that killed the tumor. However, there was a caveat to the treatment, it would only work once and if I had a relapse it would be even worse the second time around. Which brings us to my return to the EHWF and where things stand today. I had hoped my relapse wouldn't be so noticeable but for months now I have been fighting with a brain tumor and a ticking time bomb when it comes to my memory.
He stops and turns to stare intently into the camera.
Sah'ta Thor: Just because I am terminally ill don't assume that I am any less dangerous inside a wrestling ring. Just because I am never going to be perfectly healthy again don't think I won't go out there and leave my best in the ring. No folks, I am going to go out there and go to war until I don't have a breath left in my body. Step into the ring with me and find out how far I can still go. Between these ropes are feel the most at home.
With those words he drops the microphone and lifts the EHWF World Championship into the air as he stares up the ramp towards the locker room…
Steve White: WHAT?! Thor? Thor’s really? I can’t believe it!
Chuck Thompson: Well we saw the way he’s been in the ring for a couple of months now so it makes sense but wow! I can’t believe it! He’s still our EHWF World Champion… what does this mean?!
Thor leaves up the ramp. Isabella and Astryd are both teary outside the ring. Thea Nefeli looks confused and worried as we’re left with only the cheering of the fans.
Steve White: Well, that was unexpected… That’s all we have time for and it’s been a VERY interesting night. We’ll see you next week ladies and gentlemen. Good night and be safe!
Illa Isabella: This main event contest is set for one fall!
The lights flicker as a loud gong sounds. The opening notes of "Up From the Ashes" by The Letter Black begins to play as the flickering stops. From behind the back steps Kyuubi Azule who has her head bowed and arms folded in front of her in a blue and silver kimono. She starts down the ramp slowly as if she were a Buddhist monk. Halfway down the ramp she throws her head up and tosses off the kimono in a theatrical gesture. While the kimono hits ground Isabella removes her mask be she runs the rest of the way to the ramp and jump slides under the bottom rope. She quickly stands up and walks to the center of the ring where she lifts her arms. She slowly lowers her arms which causes various colored lotus petals to fall over the fans.
Illa Isabella: Introducing First Tonight… She is the EHWF Jr Heavyweight Champion… Isabella Thorn!
Joyride by Tinashe starts to play on the PA system and Thea Nefeli appears in the lights with her fists by her sides and raises them which makes the fans cheer. Thea comes down the ramp and slaps some fans hands while she runs into the ring and looks out at the crowd. She gets on the ropes and leans over on them, raising her arm with the cheering fans. She gets down and waits for her match to start.
Illa Isabella: And next… Her opponent tonight… Thea Nefeli!
DING DING DING!
Main Event: Thea Nefeli vs. Isabella Thorn
As the bell rings, both women begin to circle each other. Thorn makes the first move, a series of swift martial arts kicks aimed at Nefeli's legs as she tries to chop her down! Nefeli, however, uses her agility to evade, responding with a quick dropkick that sends Thorn to the mat when Thorn tries to snap the last kick. Thea tries to keep the momentum, using her speed to keep Thorn off balance. She runs the ropes, aiming for a hurricanrana, but Thorn catches her mid-air, countering with a mat slam. Thorn goes for a quick cover, but Nefeli kicks out instantly! Thorn grabs Thea by the hair and pulls her up! Thea elbows Thorn in the face and then hits her with a big right hand! Thea bounces off of the ropes and hits Isabella with a running hurricanrana and the fans go wild!
Steve White: Both women just going AT IT right now! Bah Gawd they’re brawling! Thea with that hurricanrana puts a stop to Isabella though! This is gonna be insane!
Chuck Thompson: Thea wants the shot at Sah’ta Thor! She’s the rightful number one contender and she’s been through a lot! If she can pick up a win here tonight it’ll be huge because she won’t just defeat the EHWF Jr Heavyweight Champion but she’ll also defeat Thor’s daughter!
The match evolves into a game of cat-and-mouse, Thorn's strong style and precision up against Nefeli's agility and speed! The fans are on their feet! Thorn manages to ground Nefeli with a painful-looking armbar! But Thea, showing her resilience, reaches the ropes to break the hold. As the fight progresses, Thea regains her footing and finds her rhythm. She hits Thorn with a series of quick strikes, following up with an impressive springboard crossbody. She then ascends the top rope, singling for the end. Thea leaps, her body twisting in mid-air as she aims for Thorn. But Thorn rolls out of the way at the last moment, causing Thea to crash onto the mat! Thorn seizes this opportunity, quickly transitioning into a chokehold!
Steve White: They’re really going at it now but that high flying offense and strength of Thea is hard to contend with! Now Thorn takes advantage and gets Thea in a mean chokehold!
Chuck Thompson: That’s gonna be difficult for Thea to get out of but she has the strength to try and break out or get to the ropes!
Nefeli cries out as Thorn applies pressure, but refuses to tap out! She claws her way towards the ropes, inch by agonising inch, the crowd cheering her on! Thorn grits her teeth, attempting to pull Nefeli back to the center of the ring. In a tremendous display of determination, Nefeli manages to reach the ropes, forcing Thorn to break the hold! The crowd erupts in applause as both wrestlers take a moment to recover, their bodies drenched in sweat and exhaustion visible on their faces. Once back on their feet, they exchange hard-hitting strikes! Thorn lands a stiff roundhouse kick, but Nefeli responds with a rapid sequence of forearms. The momentum shifts back and forth, each competitor striving to gain the upper hand! Thea looks out at Thor and Astryd who are watching the action from the apron. She locks eyes with them and looks defiant as the fans go wild!
Steve White: Thea sharing a look with Thor and Astryd on the outside as this one heats up and starts to get personal!
Chuck Thompson: Thea wants the EHWF World Championship so bad! She’s been trying ever since 2019! She’s had such a hard time at just getting one title match that she’s owed though so she NEEDS this win here tonight!
Spotting an opening, Thorn aims for a spear, but Thea evades with a SUPER athletic jump, causing Thorn to crash into the turnbuckle! Thea Nefeli capitalizes on this, executing a corner enzuigiri that leaves Thorn dazed! Nefeli then scales the top rope once again, her eyes fixed on the vulnerable Thorn. With a burst of energy, Nefeli launches herself off the turnbuckle, executing a flawless Joyride hurricanrana this time, landing square on Thorn. The crowd holds its breath as Nefeli goes for the cover. The referee starts the count!
1…
2…
ROPE BREAK!
Steve White: BAH GAWD! Thea with that Joyride but she only gets a near fall as Thorn gets to the ropes! What a match!
Chuck Thompson: The fans are going NUTS! They love this one but there can only be one winner tonight!
Thea, although visibly surprised, wastes no time. She hoists Thorn onto her shoulders, preparing for something big. But Thorn, showing her martial arts background, swiftly transitions into a guillotine choke, wrapping her arm around Nefeli's neck. Caught in the choke, Nefeli struggles, her face turning red from the lack of oxygen. Thorn tightens her grip, determined to make Nefeli submit. But Thea, showing her never-say-die spirit, musters her strength and somehow manages to roll Thorn into a pinning predicament. The referee slides in for the count!
1…
2…
KICK OUT!
Steve White: Big counter and reversal here but again Thea can only get the near fall as Thorn stays alive!
Chuck Thompson: Experience is coming into play right here right now and Thea is pulling away with control!
As the crowd erupts in cheers, Thea stands up and kicks Isabella right in the head! Thea dropkicks Isabella in the back and she gets hung up on the ropes! Astryd smacks the apron and tells Isabella to get up! Thea goes for the tiger feint kick through the ropes but Astryd jumps up on the apron and Thea kicks Astryd instead! Thea gets up on the apron and loses it at Astryd who is on the ground holding her back! Thea gets back in the ring but Isabella capitalises and hits Thea with a Russian leg sweep!
Steve White: Astryd getting involved! Stay the fuck out of it! Astryd saves Isabella and Isabella capitalised and takes out Thea!
Chuck Thompson: SHIT! It’s heating up now! This isn’t just a straight forward rivalry! Thor is watching on VERY carefully!
Isabella wants to end it and picks Thea up and pulls her in for her finisher but Thea twists around and pulls Isabella into a boot! Isabella goes for a roundhouse! Thea ducks it and dropkicks Isabella in the back! Isabella hits the ropes and this time Thea gets the tiger feint kick! Isabella stumbles around and Thea comes off of the top rope hitting her with a HUGE Joyride Hurricanrana that sends Isabella flying across the ring and landing on her neck! Thea kicks up and the fans are going wild! Thea holds up her fist! A groggy Isabella turns around and Thea hits her with a Superwoman Punch! The fans are going NUTS! Isabella hits the ropes and is about to drop but Thea boots Isabella in the midsection and points out at Thor and Astryd then plants Isabella with Designer DDT! The fans go wild as Thea covers!
1…
2…
3!
DING DING DING!
Illa Isabella: Here is your winner… Thea Nefeli!
Steve White: It’s OVER! Thea does it! She takes a huge scalp and gets a win over the Jr Heavyweight Champion! What a match! What a fight!
Chuck Thompson: Both women gave it their all but Thea has grown so damn strong and NOTHING will stop her from getting a shot at Thor and the EHWF World Championship!
The main event ends and Sah'ta Thor shares a quick moment with Isabella before sliding into the ring with a microphone in hand. He steps into the center of the ring with the EHWF World Championship around his waist and locks eyes with Thea for the briefest of moments before lifting the microphone to his lips.
Sah'ta Thor: Thea, it appears that our time is finally coming closer. Though we both know that your shot at my title is in the hands of Our Glorious Leader, Senor Gomez. Yet, there is something I have to do tonight that I had hoped to avoid doing."
He lifts his hand in the air as a hush descends over the arena while he takes a breath.
Sah'ta Thor: It has become increasingly apparent that something is going on with me. Be it the random outbursts or the moments in the ring. Those moments where it looks like I am lost or confused. Those moments where it takes me longer than normal to react. As much as it pains me to admit this, there is something wrong with me. Though, this isn't the first time I have had to deal with this issue. No, I was forced to retire from the business back in early 2019 due to a mysterious series of headaches and random dizziness.
Thor pauses as he lowers his hand to rest on the surface of his championship belt.
Sah'ta Thor: Well I came back to the business in April of 2020 feeling back in shape and headache free for quite some time. Who knew that not getting thrown about a wrestling ring on a regular basis lets you heal up. Anyway, a few months into my return I was part of a title loss that I have no recollection of. I had some tests done and the end result was that I had an inoperable tumor in the center of my brain. Which gave me a life expectancy of 5 more years. Of course, the side effect disorders like Parkisons, dementia, and Alzheimer's had me losing my memory in 2.
Pausing to let his words sink in, Thor looks around the arena a moment before looking back over to Thea.
Sah'ta Thor: To fast forward a bit I ended up stepping back out of the business in mid-2021. During my time off I ended up going through a couple of experimental procedures that killed the tumor. However, there was a caveat to the treatment, it would only work once and if I had a relapse it would be even worse the second time around. Which brings us to my return to the EHWF and where things stand today. I had hoped my relapse wouldn't be so noticeable but for months now I have been fighting with a brain tumor and a ticking time bomb when it comes to my memory.
He stops and turns to stare intently into the camera.
Sah'ta Thor: Just because I am terminally ill don't assume that I am any less dangerous inside a wrestling ring. Just because I am never going to be perfectly healthy again don't think I won't go out there and leave my best in the ring. No folks, I am going to go out there and go to war until I don't have a breath left in my body. Step into the ring with me and find out how far I can still go. Between these ropes are feel the most at home.
With those words he drops the microphone and lifts the EHWF World Championship into the air as he stares up the ramp towards the locker room…
Steve White: WHAT?! Thor? Thor’s really? I can’t believe it!
Chuck Thompson: Well we saw the way he’s been in the ring for a couple of months now so it makes sense but wow! I can’t believe it! He’s still our EHWF World Champion… what does this mean?!
Thor leaves up the ramp. Isabella and Astryd are both teary outside the ring. Thea Nefeli looks confused and worried as we’re left with only the cheering of the fans.
Steve White: Well, that was unexpected… That’s all we have time for and it’s been a VERY interesting night. We’ll see you next week ladies and gentlemen. Good night and be safe!