LIVEWIRE 12

Episode 12

October 28th, 2020

The Citadel in Toronto, Ontario

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The champions signature ends and the shot changes to the fans in The Citadel losing their fucking minds as the arena is dressed in the electric blue colors of OATH Livewire. It felt like a new day in the arena because this was the first episode with the new Livewire Champion at the top of the card. There were signs in the audience supporting the new champion Jonathan Cage and a few that were less than kind to former champion Jamie Emmerson. Cut to ringside where one of the voices of the show May O’Neil sat.

O’NEIL: Welcome wrestling fans to episode twelve of OATH Pro Wrestling Livewire. I am May O’Neil and as always I am joined by my broadcast colleague, the man who brings his own tea bags to restaurants and orders hot water, “Exquisite Taste” Vince Valerie.

The shot pulled out to show Valerie sitting beside O’Neil. Valerie was sipping a cup of tea, giving his announcing partner O’Neil some serious cut eye.

VALERIE: That happened one time and I would prefer that you do NOT bring it up again. We are not here to talk about my dining habits, we are here to talk about the future of OATH -- the excellent group of competitors that we have here on Livewire.

O’NEIL: Livewire is the future of OATH and the complexion of Livewire changed last week when the longest reigning Livewire Champion (to date) Jamie Emmerson lost the title to the ring veteran Jonathan Cage!

VALERIE: It is absurd to me that Jonathan Cage is now the face of Livewire. This guy has been wrestling forever! He should not be on this show, trying to hold down young talent.

O’NEIL: Some would say that he is here to be the final boss of Livewire. To be someone that tests the competitors of Livewire. Some would say that a veteran the calibre of Cage choosing to come to Livewire and work with younger talent is quite selfless.

VALERIE: Like who? Who says that?

O’NEIL: I do.

VALERIE: Shocker. You are a Cage fangirl. Cage is here to pick off rookies and bury young talent. He wrestled in the Thirteen Ghosts Battle Royal at Hell and Back -- and he lost. So he came to Livewire to try and bully younger talent. Like he did to Lana Corvin and Jamie Emmerson.

O’NEIL: Don’t be salty Vince just because Jamie has moved on to Conviction.

VALERIE: What Jamie and I have is special. But speaking of special, we would now like to throw it to the ring because we have a very special guest to start Livewire off.

O’NEIL: That we do. Ramblers… let’s get ramblin’!

In the ring OATH Vice President Oscar R. Barlow stood. He was dressed in an electric blue suit, doing his best to match the colors of the brand that he oversees. The crowd gave Barlow a mixed reaction because the OATH fans typically don’t care for authority figures. Once the crowd was largely silent, Barlow began speaking.

BARLOW: Welcome wrestling fans to the twelfth episode of Livewire. It is a new day on the Livewire brand because we have a new Livewire Champion in “The Eternal” Jonathan Cage!

A cheer for the veteran.

BARLOW: Tonight Mr. Cage will defend his newly won title for the first time against Angel Kash. We will also determine who will challenge for the championship next when Sydney St. Clair faces off against El Diablo Blanco…

Barlow had more to say but The Citadel exploded at the mention of El Diablo Blanco. The man had been the biggest fan favourite on Livewire since the show began. Barlow seemed slightly annoyed by the interruption but the expression on his face did not last long.

BARLOW: As has become tradition, the Livewire Championship gets defended on OATH’s bimonthly pay-per-views so tonight we will determine who will earn a showcase match at Violent Ends. But that is not what I am here to talk about tonight.

Murmurs and speculation started to permeate the crowd.

BARLOW: A week from tonight there will not be an episode of Livewire because we want to give the competitors ample time to be ready for Violent Ends. However, Livewire competitors will appear on the Violent Ends “kickoff show”.

The crowd did not like that. The fans that come to watch Livewire don’t feel that their favourites deserve to be on a “kickoff show” and that was very apparent.

BARLOW: I agree. The idea of a “kickoff show” is degrading. It is reductive. I spoke with my brother-in-law and we decided that the “kickoff show” will now be known as Catalyst. It will take place before Violent Ends but this is not a card that you want to miss. People will not be filing in right in the middle of this show.

The crowd cheered for that.

BARLOW: There will be five excellent contests on the first edition of Catalyst. It will be a chance for the stars of Livewire to show what they can do on a giant stage. I will be watching tonight’s show very closely in order to present the best first edition of Catalyst that I possibly can. The matches for this landmark offering will be announced promptly after Conviction 38 airs on Sunday. Thank you.

With that, Barlow gave a nod and exited the ring leaving the fans in The Citadel to speculate about what the first ever Catalyst would look like.

SINGLES MATCH Allen Chaney vs. Erika Crawford

The first match of the evening saw “The Comedian” Allen Chaney make his televised debut as he faced “The Resident Good Girl” Erika Crawford. Once both competitors were in the ring Chaney beat Erika to the punch and extended his hand for a handshake. Erika was eager to show her sportsmanship and that proved to be a bad idea because Chaney levelled her with a short arm lariat.

O’NEIL: Allen Chaney is making his televised debut here and what I have heard about him is already proving to be true.

VALERIE: What have you heard exactly?

O’NEIL: That he is a bitter man who, more than anything, needs money.

VALERIE: What about what just happened in the ring proved that?

O’NEIL: The way he moved.

VALERIE: You are something Ms. O’Neil.

The fans were not happy with the deception that Chaney displayed but he didn’t give a shit. Chaney immediately got Erika up and drilled her with a bionic elbow. Erika dropped to the mat and Chaney hit the ropes, came back and went for Makin’ Pancakes (Running Senton) but Erika was able to roll out of the way.

O’NEIL: Erika avoids being crushed and killed!

VALERIE: You should not body shame people.

O’NEIL: I am not trying to shame Erika for being small and agile.

Chaney sat up immediately but Erika hit the ropes and came back with a running soccer kick to his face. With The Comedian prone, Erika climbed to the top rope and called out to her supporters in The Citadel. Erika seemed overjoyed by the response that she received and then went for a swanton bomb but Chaney moved out of the way.

VALERIE: Call this a McCauley Culkin movie because no one was home!

O’NEIL: He was home in that movie. He was just by himself.

VALERIE: Hush now!

The Comedian blasted Erika with a superkick and she fell back into the ropes. Erika used the momentum from the ropes to come back at Chaney but he grabbed her in a bearhug. Erika had nowhere to go. She was getting crushed by her much bigger opponent but then, for whatever reason, Chaney released her and set her on her feet.

VALERIE: Behold, mercy.

O’NEIL: I don’t think so...

The audience booed heavily as Chaney mocked Erika, clapping for her. Erika got a little fire in her eyes and rushed Chaney only to get blasted with The Setup (Short arm Lariat). Before Erika had even registered that she had been clobbered, Chaney had her back up and planted her with The Punchline (Omega Driver). Chaney covered and got the pinfall.

Winner: Allen Chaney

“Shimmy Shimmy Ya” by Ol Dirty Bastard cued up and Chaney had already forgotten about Erika. He walked over to the camera and the operator backpedaled out of fear. Chaney pinned him into a corner and started laughing obnoxiously, seemingly trying to eat the camera lens before we cut to commercial.

We returned from the commercial break and “The Comedian” Allen Chaney was making his way back to his locker room. Livewire Interviewer Kendrick Bingham approached Chaney and tried to get a word with him but Chaney just shoved Bingham aside.

CHANEY: Not today.

Chaney continued on down a hallway and then he stopped dead in his tracks. The shot pulled out to show the reason for his sudden halt and there stood OATH Livewire Champion, “The Eternal” Jonathan Cage. Tension permeated the scene until one of them spoke.

CHANEY: What did you think champ?

Cage took a moment to consider the question.

CHANEY: It’s okay if you didn’t want my match. It didn’t last long so I understand if you missed it.

CAGE: I saw it. Impressive.

CHANEY: Yeah I know. I’m actually glad that I ran into you champ. I saw Tiffany Lynn Page show up to the building earlier tonight so she is DEFINITELY going to be ringside for your match with Angel Kash later. I just want you to know…

The Comedian took a step forward and put his hand on Cage’s shoulder.

CHANEY: If any funny business goes down tonight, I’ll be the first one out there to have your back.

Cage heard what Chaney said but it was obvious that he wasn’t sure whether he believed it or not. Cage, being the thoughtful veteran, didn’t respond right away. Chaney took that as an a response.

CHANEY: Don’t mention it! Us veterans have to stick together. Best of luck champ, hopefully I don’t see you later. Know what I mean? Ha!

Chaney’s obnoxious reaction to his own statement doubled him over with forced laughter and then he moved past Cage, carrying on down the hall. Cage was left to consider how many people he would have to deal with in the evening’s main event.

SINGLES MATCH Maverick vs. Nicky Crawford

The next match of the evening saw Nicky Crawford look to get back in the win column as he took on Maverick in the latter’s televised debut. The audience in The Citadel gave Nicky a warm welcome and he seemed a little taken aback by it. Maverick got a very lukewarm reception -- mainly because The Citadel didn’t really know him from Adam.

O’NEIL: This is our first real look at Maverick here tonight. He is a vicious veteran that wants to take OATH as his new kingdom.

VALERIE: I’m sold! That sounds great.

The bell rang and the match started off with some classic cruiserweight back and forth. Nicky and Maverick traded arm drags early on until Maverick stopped the back and forth with a switchblade kick. Nicky went to the outside to recover and Maverick came at him with a somersault plancha but Nicky moved out of the way and Maverick landed hard with a thud.

Nicky slid back into the ring, darted to the opposing ropes and then came back with a somersault plancha of his own to the outside that took Maverick down. Nicky quickly got Maverick up and sent him back into the ring. Nicky got up onto the apron and called to the crowd before getting back into the ring.

VALERIE: Last week El Diablo Blanco comforted both Nicky and Erika Crawford after their respective losses. You have to think that if someone like him is trying to make you feel better… you’re having a bad time.

O’NEIL: Both Crawfords are rookies, El D was just being kind.

The Underdog from The Land Down Under went to Irish whip Maverick into the ropes but Maverick slipped behind him and then sent him face first into the canvas with a kitaro crusher! Nicky crawled quickly toward the ropes to try and protect himself but Maverick came in hot and hit him with a knee to the back of the head. Rather than cover, Maverick vaulted over the top rope to the apron.

Nicky got to his feet but had no idea where Maverick was -- that was until Maverick hit a springboard into the ring from the apron and hit Nicky in the back of the head with a missile dropkick! Nicky's face planted into the canvas and Maverick called for the end.

VALERIE: Nicky tried. Nicky failed. Again.

O’NEIL: Not yet!

Maverick got behind Nicky and set him up for Deus Ex Machina (Electric Chair Piledriver) but Nicky brought him backward with a poison rana! The camera closed in on Maverick’s face and the poor bastard was cross eyed!

The audience was cheering for Nicky as he stood Maverick up and went for the Last Resort (Diamond Cutter) but Maverick pushed him into the ropes. Nicky hit the ropes with his chest and staggered back right into Deus Ex Machina (Electric Chair Piledriver) and this time Maverick hit it, immediately covering after impact for the win.

Winner: Maverick

Following the commercial break, we were backstage where Erika Crawford was comforting her brother Nicky. Even though The Citadel was behind them and when they appeared on the tron at this point they got a good reception, both of them were feeling dejected. They had both lost tonight and were not feeling great.

NICKY: We just need to be positive. Our careers have just started. I know that it’s hard but losses happen. We’ll both come back from this.

ERIKA: Yes we will. We’re learning. You learn more from a loss than you do from a victory! Right?

???: That’s right!

A voice from out of frame answered. The camera panned over to show El Diablo Blanco. The mere presence of El D caused The Citadel to explode with cheers.

EL D: Brother, Sister -- I know that we had this chat last week. This week you lost again, it happens. But I love to hear that you both are being so positive. You are lucky to have one another for support, that is something that I can dig! Stay positive, stay focussed. El D has lost plenty of times in OATH but tonight I have the chance to earn a shot at the Livewire Title.

NICKY: And you’re gonna win El D!

If we could see beneath El D’s mask he would likely be blushing.

EL D: I appreciate the support Brother. But even if I lose, I will not give up because perseverance is everything. You two are a team and you have a bright future ahead of you! Stick together. Support each other. You are lucky to be in this together, Diggit?

ERIKA: You’re right El D. Thank you. Good luck tonight.

EL D: Thank you Sister. I’m gonna win this one tonight not just for the Little Diablitos...but for you both. To show you that giving up is not an option! Diggit?

El D gave them a thumbs up and then walked out of frame, leaving the Crawford siblings feeling supported and optimistic once again.

SINGLES MATCH Kirios Hunt vs. Vanessa Lynn

The next contest lasted was interesting because as soon as the bell rang Kirios Hunt earned her nickname of The Huntress because she came in hot with a superman punch that drilled her opponent! Lynn was knocked back right into a corner and when Hunt was right on top of her, burying her in the corner with a series of quick strikes to the chest and back.

O’NEIL: As it stands right now, Kirios Hunt is one of the longest tenured competitors on Livewire.

VALERIE: She has yet to have a real shot at the Livewire Title! Mark my words, when she gets her shot she will deliver. The Huntress is undeniable.

Clearly in the mood to prove a point, Hunt got Lynn up and doubled her over with a toe kick to the midsection. Hunt positioned Lynn’s head between her legs, lifted her up and then drove her into the corner with a buckle bomb! Lynn stumbled to the middle of the ring and then Flair-flopped onto her face.

Hunt climbed to the top rope and gestured for Lynn to turn around. Lynn did and Hunt came off the top rope looking for a cross body but Lynn darted out of the way! Lynn tried to go on the offensive and charged at Hunt looking for a head scissor takedown but Hunt held her up, let her body fall and then transitioned into the Bow Down (Liontamer)! Lynn had nowhere to go and had to tap out.

Winner: Kirios Hunt

"Kings And Queens" by Ava Max started playing and Hunt broke the hold. Just like last week, Hunt gestured that she wanted a title shot. Given her record as of late, she clearly had moved to the front of the line.

In the locker room area we saw “The Trillion Dollar Princess” Angel Kash warming up for her Livewire Championship match later in the night. Tiffany Lynn Page walked into frame and started speaking to Angel but this was one of those weird segments where you can’t hear what they are saying and the stock Livewire theme music just played over top. A lower third graphic appeared promoting the main event match for tonight.

#1 CONTENDERSHIP - LIVEWIRE TITLE SINGLES MATCH El Diablo Blanco vs. Sydney St. Clair

The next contest would determine the challenger for the Livewire Championship at Violent Ends as El Diablo Blanco squared off against “The Weapons Grade PAWG” Sydney St. Clair. As always when El D made his entrance The Citadel absolutely exploded. St. Clair didn’t get a modicum of the reaction that El D did when she made her way to the ring.

The bell rang and the two locked up. El D took Sydney down with a series of arm drags and in between each one he played to the crowd. Sydney didn’t let that bother her because following the third arm drag from El D she cracked him in the head with a kappo kick.

VALERIE: What is it going to take for El D to quit?

O’NEIL: This match? A lot.

VALERIE: I mean what will it take for him to quit wrestling in general? I’m sick of this idiot and his fans!

El D was staggered, standing there in his Zubaz and Sydney went to strike. She darted towards the ropes and went for her signature Aerial Ace (Springboard Cutter) but El D sidestepped it and Sydney landed hard on her back. El D immediately hit her with a running senton for a two count.

The running senton took a lot out of El D -- mainly because he isn’t in the best shape. So instead of letting the fight get back to a vertical base, El D applied a chin lock in order to keep Sydney grounded. Even though El D tried to use his ample body weight to keep Sydney down, she fought.

VALERIE: This guy is the embodiment of every keyboard booker. Maybe that’s why the idiot fans love him so much.

O’NEIL: They like him because of his fighting spirit.

VALERIE: Yeah that MUUUUST be it.

Sydney worked her way up to her feet and El D did his best to keep the chin lock locked on. Following a series of sharp elbow strikes to his midsection, El D was forced to break the hold. Sydney immediately took off for the ropes but on her return El D planted her with a spinebuster.

Everyone in the audience was on their feet because after a spinebuster El D always goes for the Backyard Elbow. El D stood over Sydney’s head as she was prone on the mat. El D did his usual theatrics and then took off for the ropes. Hit hit one side, charged back, jumped over Sydney, hit the other ropes, and then came back to the center of the ring. Just before he was about to drop the elbow, Sydney came back to lift and rolled him up for a two count!

O’NEIL: That was almost it!

VALERIE: It should have been the end! He doesn’t deserve to challenge for the Livewire Title at Violent Ends. That match is a showcase for Livewire and this moron should not be involved.

Both competitors were quick up to their feet but Sydney was quicker and she delivered a boot to El D’s midsection. She wasted no time in hitting him with a rolling yoshi tonic and the fans in The Citadel gasped as Sydney covered El D again...but only for a two count!

El D was rattled and was having trouble getting to his feet. Sydney quickly ascended to the top rope, measured El D and then leaped off looking for a diving hurricanranna but El D responded quickly and planted Sydney hard into the mat with a powerbomb! El D then climbed to the top rope himself and leaped off with the Feelin’ Froggy splash! El D hooked the leg right after impact and got the three count.

Winner: #1 Contender to the OATH Livewire Championship, El Diablo Blanco

“What Does The Fox Say?” cued up and the Diablo Nation exploded. El D was heading to Violent Ends to compete for the Livewire Championship and as happy about it as El D was...The Citadel may have been more excited. El D acknowledged his supporters before we went to commercial.

OATH Vice President Oscar R. Barlow was shown sitting behind the desk in his office. He was scribbling on a yellow legal pad when the door of his office burst open and in walked the Dynamic Duo - Jocelyn Sky and Serenity Scorpio. Barlow looked at them and seemed legitimately pleased to see them.

BARLOW: Ms. Sky. Ms. Scorpio. To what do I owe the pleasure?

JOCELYN: Catalyst. We want to be on it?

BARLOW: Of course you do. You want to earn a shot at the Tag Team Titles after… failing… to do so a few weeks ago. Yes?

Jocelyn and Serenity exchanged an annoyed glance.

SERENITY: Obviously that’s what we want. We’ll face any team that is available. We want to get back on the path to the Tag Team Titles. It’s clear that we aren’t going to be booked on the Violent Ends main show -- so give us a match on Catalyst.

Barlow smirked, as if he had already planned on giving them an opportunity.

BARLOW: Now that you mention it, I did have an idea. The Crawford Siblings -- Erika and Nicky. I like them but they have been having trouble as singles competitors. Their tryout match was a tag team match in which they teamed together and they won.

Both Jocelyn and Serenity did not look impressed.

BARLOW: So let’s have them team together again...to face you two. How does that strike you?

The Dynamic Duo tried to hide their amusement. Serenity almost broke but Jocelyn spoke to stop her partner from laughing.

JOCELYN: That sounds perfect. And after we beat them, talk to your brother in law about getting us a shot at those Tag Team Titles.

Barlow just nodded, smirking. The Dynamic Duo left his office, leaving Barlow to think over the ramifications of this decision.

• MAIN EVENT •

OATH LIVEWIRE CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES MATCH Angel Kash vs. Jonathan Cage ©

The main event! Hooray! For the first time in almost two months the main event of Livewire did not involve Jamie Emmerson because she was defeated for the Livewire Title last week by “The Eternal” Jonathan Cage. “The Trillion Dollar Princess” Angel Kash made her way to the ring first accompanied by Tiffany Lynn Page. The fans The Citadel let Angel know exactly how they felt about her but Angel didn’t care in the least.

Cage came out next and The Citadel exploded for him. The strong reaction for the champion seemingly shocked Cage at first but he shrugged it off and marched to the ring, focussed on the task at hand. As soon as Cage reached the bottom of the ramp, Tiffany got in his face and started talking shit.

VALERIE: Tiffany Lynn Page is letting the the old man know what’s up!

O’NEIL: Tiffany has been doing great things for Johnny Draco on Conviction… Cage could be in trouble tonight.

VALERIE: He IS in trouble. Angel Kash gets what she wants -- ALWAYS.

The champion listened to what Tiffany had to say but ultimately he brushed her off and entered the ring. As soon as Cage handed off the title, Angle rushed him and hit him with a running eye rake. The referee didn’t see what happened but the two were fighting so he called for the bell.

Angel scratched and clawed at Cage, hitting him with whatever cheap shot she could get away with. She clapped his ears and then sent him across the ring with an Irish whip but Cage answered with a lariat that turned Angle inside out. Cage didn’t act immediately on his advantage, he circled the downed challenger and plotted his next move.

O’NEIL: This is veteran mindset. Cage is evaluating the situation.

VALERIE: Which is stupid! He needs to attack!

The Trillion Dollar Prices started to stand and Cage advanced on her. Angel begged off, acting like her contact lens fell out. Cage rolled his eyes, he had seen tricks like this many times in his storied career. As Angel crawled on all fours, acting as if she was looking for something Cage stood still, hands on his hips.

Angel let out “I found it!” and then sprung off the mat and caught Cage with another eye rake. The champion couldn’t see and Angle took off for the opposing ropes. On her return she caught Cage with a leaping knee that took him down.

VALERIE: Thank goodness, the challenger can see again!

O’NEIL: I didn’t know that she wore contacts…

VALERIE: Do more research!

Cage was quick up to his feet but he was having trouble seeing. Angel hit the ropes and caught the doubled over champion with a running bulldog! Cage’s face was sent hard into the canvas and Angel covered but only got a two count.

As soon as Cage kicked out, Tiffany was up on the apron to argue with him. The referee approached Tiffany and told her to get off the apron. That momentary distracting gave Angel the opportunity to hit Cage with a low blow! The champion staggered around holding his garbage and then walked right into the Buyout (Implant DDT) from Angel! Angel covered again and Tiffany dropped off the apron. The referee turned around but only got a one count.

VALERIE: This is going to be the shortest Livewire Title reign yet and I am ecstatic about it.

The audience was booing the ever loving shit out of Angel but she didn’t care. Angel stood over Cage and stood on his hair with both feet. Angel grabbed both of Cage’s arms and yanked on them but Cage was far more powerful than her and he fought up to his feet. Cage went for a forearm shiver but Angel racked his eyes again.

Cage was stumbling around the ring like it was post last call on St. Paddy’s and Angel went for another running bulldog but Cage was ready for it. He stopped Angel’s momentum and then transitioned into a beautiful roll up! Cage’s body weight was too much and Angel could not could not muster the strength to kick out! Cage secured the pinfall and the win!

Winner: Still OATH Livewire Champion, Jonathan Cage

“Forget to Remember” by Mudvayne kicked up for but a second before cutting out because Tiffany entered the ring with a steel chair and cracked Cage in the head with it. Tiffany then went about helping Angel up. Angel was quick up to her feet and Angel handed her the steel chair. Cage was down and the two women approached him to continue the assault.

O’NEIL: Angel Kash may have lost but she is going to send a message.

VALERIE: Yeah because an old man like Cage doesn’t deserve to be Livewire Champion.

O’NEIL: Well he just defended it clean so...

On the stage “The Comedian” Allen Chaney appeared. The audience popped because Chaney said he would come out to help Cage if things went wrong. Chaney took two paces down the ramp and then stopped. Chaney just watched as Angel and Tiffany advanced on Cage.

O’NEIL: Chaney isn’t coming to help! He wants to see Cage get beat down!

VALERIE: A man after my own heart.

The audience EXPLODED with cheers as El Diablo Blanco ran out from behind the curtain. El D passed by Chaney and shook his head at The Comedian before continuing down the ramp. El D slid into the ring which caused both Tiffany and Angel to bail.

VALERIE: Get this idiot out of here!

Chaney watched from the ramp as El D helped Cage up and then took the Livewire Title from the referee. El D looked into the faceplate of the title before he handed it to Cage. The champion took the title and gave El D a nod of thanks, the final shot of Livewire 12 being El D and Cage sharing a moment of respect before the scene faded out.

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Results: • Allen Chaney def. Erika Crawford

• Maverick def. Nicky Crawford

• Kirios Hunt def. Vanessa Lynn

• El Diablo Blanco def. Sydney St. Clair; #1 Contender - Livewire Title

• Jonathan Cage def. Angel Kash; Still Livewire Champion