LIVEWIRE 6 RESULTS

Episode 6

August 30th, 2020

The Citadel in Toronto, Ontario

DARK MATCHES • Tatsuo Naka def. Silvio Aprile

• Kirios Hunt def. Annie Lapalm

• Risa Saito Jackson def. El Caliente Loco

• Nero Darkbringer def. Eddie Kobain

The sun was falling and Lake Ontario is reflecting the tangerine sky. The camera panned over to show "The Black Metal Witch" Jamie Emmerson arriving at The Citadel. She approached the loading bay of the arena and there on a large screen advertisements for upcoming events played on a loop.

The ad for Livewire showed "The Sinner" AJ Jenkynx and Minoru Tanahashi with the Livewire Championship and it read "TONIGHT". Emmerson stared at the image for the entire time that it remained on screen. She titled her head to the side as if she was studying it and her left eyebrow raised slightly. She then carried on into the arena.

With a smiling wave, The Butterfly of Aurora greeted the Torontoians as she stood in the backstage area. Despite the fact that she was pretty much completely behind in the winning route, the most resilient part about her is that she continues to smile, not letting her circumstances get the best of her. Her shoulder, from the week before, was taped up with that KT Tape, the still sore area doctored up pretty good after Meg Coleman’s assault. Regardless, she grinned as she addressed the fans, a few of which have popped but the reaction was neither negative nor favorable.

KALLIE: Hey all! I know I’ve been quiet for a lot of the time here during my time in OATH. Especially on Livewire. I guess I can chalk it up to being a rookie -- I mean, I just really started only a couple of months ago doing the actual professional wrestling thing. I haven’t started out on the right foot literally anywhere I’ve been. But after my match last week, I realized that I want more. I pushed Coleman, and I know I did. She had to pull a lot out of her arsenal to take me down and the positives of that for me is that I get just a bit more experience than I had before. I’m learning what it’s like. And now I feel like this week….this week is going to be the week.

She inhaled, and though that smile was still on her face, her tone grew a slight bit more serious.

KALLIE: I’m not pleased with it. Trust me. I feel like I’ve let not only my trainers and my training school down, but I’ve let you all down. I let Meg down too, I feel. I wanted her to believe that she really needed to bring everything, and maybe I feel like she did, but where I slipped up? I wasn’t able to get airborne. I let her drag me around the ring and I couldn’t get a hold on where I needed to be. That woman...she had so much more skill, even though she’s new to this. Next time, if I end up facing her again, it’ll be different. I need to watch the people I’m going to face, I need to know how they react. I need to build myself up and learn how to counter them, because I know I’m a much smaller human being. It’s going to take a lot for me to survive. But I’m going to. I’m gonna do it, because regardless of everything that’s happened up until now, I want this more than anything.

She paused for a moment, before changing speeds.

KALLIE: This time, when I face Kasey Kash, I’m going to have to put a lot of everything I know to survive. He did just come off his first win after his try out, so I think that tonight, I might have the leg up here. I’ve trained a bit harder, I’ve pushed myself this week and I just...I know I can do it. I don’t want to go down in OATH history as the newbie that couldn’t do anything. Nah. That stops today. I will push, I will persevere and at the end of this, Kash is going to be the one on the ground while my hand is raised in success. The Butterfly is going to get her wings tonight, and then it’s off to greener pastures. You can bet on that. And once I get there? There ain’t no stopping me. Injured shoulder or not.

SINGLES MATCH Kasey Kash vs. Kallie Reznik

The first match of the evening saw the on-screen debut of the Resident Asshole Kasey Kash as he took on The Butterfly of Aurora Kallie Reznik. Kash came to the ring and was doing everything he could to engage the audience. At first they were a bit resistant but the kid had charisma and it was undeniable. Reznik made her way to the ring next and she got a decent reaction but The Citadel was still largely undecided on her.

O’NEIL: Kallie Reznik has kind of defined Failure To Launch so far in her OATH career. She has all the makings of a champion but like a lot of people, she is still looking for her first big victory.

VALERIE: She will likely get better opportunities if she can start putting together a series of victories. But this Mr. Kash has a great deal of potential and he is very motivated to ascend.

The match began with both coming to the middle of the ring where they locked up. Kash went for an arm drag but Reznik blocked it and kicked him in the midsection. Reznik went for a fameasser but Kash stood up and Reznik was forced to do a backflip, where she landed on her feet.

Reznik tried for an arm wrench but Kash planted his hand and did a front flip to land on his feet. Kash tried for an arm wrenched of his own but Reznik drove her shoulder into his midsection and then planted him on the crown of his head with a snap ddt. Reznik quickly went for a cover but Kash rolled on to his stomach. Kash back rolled and was up to his feet, the two were at a standoff.

VALERIE: Quite a good start for both competitors. They are evenly matched.

O’NEIL: Well someone is going to get the upper hand, eventually.

VALERIE: Yes that is typically how wrestling matches work.

O’NEIL: You really are a pretentious asshole.

VALERIE: If it is pretentious to have a higher calibre intelligence and display it at every opportunity then I suppose that I am.

The audience started applauding both of them for the early exchange and Kash looked extremely pleased with himself. Reznik took Kash by the wrist and shot him into the ropes. On his return she went for a high round house but Kash slipped through her legs. When Reznik turned around to meet him Kash took her down with a C4! The audience popped and Kash was immediately back up. He took a bow and then dropped an elbow on Reznik.

Kash positioned Reznik in front of the nearest corner and then he called out to the audience. He jumped up to the top rope and went for his version of the best moonsault ever but Reznik moved. Kash was agile enough to land on his feet and he took a bow yet again. But this time Reznik reached up and pulled him over into a roll up for a quick two count.

VALERIE: I understand that Mr. Kash wants to “pop the crowd” as it were but I feel that he is doing it all too often.

O’NEIL: Yes he will ultimately pay for it.

VALERIE: But what if he does not?

O’NEIL: What the hell kind of comment is that?

VALERIE: A provocative one. It will get the gears turning.

After escaping the pin, Kash was up to a knee and he was staring at Reznik who was on all fours. Kash dipped his head as a minor show of respect but Reznik didn’t seem to take it that way. Reznik rushed him but Kash got her up in a fireman’s carry. He was looking for a death valley driver but Reznik grabbed the top rope. Kash gave a shrug, with Reznik on his shoulders, and then dumped Reznik over the top rope.

Reznik had landed on the apron and then found herself laying face down on the outside. Kash took a moment to play to the crowd before he slipped through the ropes to the outside. Kash got Reznik up and tried to send her back into the ring but Reznik broke his grip and blasted him with Elysium (Running Bicycle Kick)! Kash dropped and Reznik was quick to get him back into the ring.

VALERIE: Hmmm. Perhaps Mr. Kash should stop showboating.

O’NEIL: Ya think?

VALERIE: I ponder.

Back in the ring Reznik ascended to the top rope Kash got back to his feet and seemed like he was having trouble figuring out exactly where he was. Reznik pointed at him and went for Asphodel Files (Dragonrana)! As soon as Reznik landed on Kash’s shoulders, he clued back in and planted her with a reactionary powerbomb. Kash then flipped over with a matchbook cover. The referee counted 1...2…! Reznik kicked out.

The Butterfly of Aurora looked to get up and get back in control but Kash quickly caught her with a flatliner. Instead of covering, Kash waited for Reznik to get up. When she was up to a knee Kash caught her with a superkick to the face. Kash climbed to the top rope and played to the audience.

VALERIE: Perhaps this offering of showmanship is just the whipped cream on his victory sundae.

O’NEIL: Or the piss in his cereal.

VALERIE: Hmm. Mine was more elegant.

Kash spent a little too much time on the top rope and when he went for Kash Out (Inverted Phoenix Splash), Reznik moved and hopped up to the top rope. Kash got back up, holding his stomach and Reznik was able to hit him with Threads Of The Moirai (Eclipse). Reznik covered and got the 1...2...3!.

Winner: Kallie Reznik

"Hypa Hypa" by Eskimo Cowboy cued up and Reznik got her hand raised. Kash was still down and Reznik was getting a good reaction from The Citadel. Perhaps she was finally starting to win their favour with a win over her own.

The following was recorded earlier in the day.

Outside the back of the arena where the wrestlers park and walk into the backstage was our current scene. A black minivan pulled up into the parking lot with Cindy Coleman and Megan Coleman inside. The camera crew was not too far away from them as it seemed like the crew was waiting for Megan and her sister to arrive. Megan then stepped out from the passenger side closing the door behind her as Cindy stepped out from the drivers side closing that door. Both women then walked to the back of the van getting out a duffel bag a piece then closing the rear to the van.

MEG: I still can’t believe we had to arrive in a minivan.

CC: You’re telling me? I have become a twitter star overnight and this is just embarrassing.

MEG: Oh lord Cindy you gained like two hundred followers in one night sure but it doesn’t make you a twitter star yet.

CC: Sis no need to be jealous you are still the one that’s going to go into this arena today and kick JC Keeton's butt!

MEG: Cindy just say ass, seriously.

CC: But, those cameras are watching us…

MEG: Ass….Ass…..Ass!

CC: Megan!

MEG: What? I was just talking about my opponent tonight and see how the cameras moved in closer?

CC: Yeah?

MEG: They like controversial things.

CC: Well they will learn that is one word that does sometimes describe you.

MEG: I would disagree with you but screw it why not add another little name to the growing legend of Megan “Hands of Steel” Coleman.

CC: Whoa, let’s not get too big of a head just yet there sister.

MEG: It’s not a big head it’s just confidence.

Megan and Cindy began walking towards the backstage entrance when suddenly a female fan managed to hop over the guard rail and came running toward both Megan and Cindy. Megan saw her and on the spot got in a fighting stance while Cindy kind of tried to stand in front of her sister putting her hands up.

FAN: OH MY GOD MEGAN I LOVE YOU!!!!

CC: Okay well Meg thanks you but why don’t you go back to where you’re spouse to be please.

FAN: Megan you are an inspiration to me! I...Uh lost my dad some months back and you give me strength knowing how you and your family lost your mom almost a year ago from that nasty battle with cancer. But, my point is before security hauls me off I just wanted to say how you give me strength by seeing how hard you have fought to get where you are despite that huge loss in your life.

Megan dropped the fighting stance and legit looked shook up from what this female fan just said to her. Meanwhile security had come out and began to escort the fan away while Cindy looked at her sister then back at the fan and just shook her head.

CC: Well that was certainly crazy holy crap.

MEG: It happens sometimes…

CC: Hey sis are you okay you seem a little off now?

MEG: Just her bringing up Mom it uh still hurts you know?

CC: Oh I know sweetie trust me I know.

MEG: Yeah and now my focus is all screwed up damn it!

CC: Come on let’s get you inside.

MEG: Sigh yeah let's do that.

CC: Besides you know Mom would say now Megan chin up and kick ass.

Megan showed a half smile at her sister as they were right at the back entrance door.

MEG: You’re not wrong and she would want me to go out and kick JC KEETON from pillar to post.

CC: Of course she would and that’s exactly what Hands of Steel will do tonight.

Meg: That’s right, hands of steel will do that tonight thanks.

Cindy nodded at her sister as they both entered the backstage area with Megan being shown with a few tears coming from her eyes as CC motioned for the cameras to leave them be.

JENNA: I’m angry.

The former Tabula Rasa Champion was sitting backstage on a production trunk, dressed in her ring gear. Her expression was more serious than usual, her dark eyes intense and focused.

JENNA: How dare Josie Wales decide that her return to OATH Pro Wrestling should be at my expense? For those of you who missed the last Conviction episode, allow me to recap: I was having a perfectly fine match with Scum & Villainy’s Zeke Davis, when Josie Wales decides to hit me with a chair and get me a win by disqualification. Then she has the audacity to accuse me of coasting off my family’s name for years - which is impossible, considering that I made my OATH Pro Wrestling debut in the beginning of July and it’s now almost September. She also made some kind of comment about my mediocrity, which is rich coming from someone who got her championship taken away by a rookie with less than ten matches under her belt.

JENNA: Josie Wales has every excuse in the book for losing her Tabula Rasa title to me, starting with the pre-match attack by Zeke Davis and Baz Jacobi. She was given the option to not continue with the match, but she chose to anyway. Then apparently it was Bert Cocaine’s fault, when all he did was get me out of a tree of woe - so unless she was planning to submit me via turnbuckle, I’m not sure how he factored in at all.

JENNA: But what made it clear to me that Josie hasn’t actually watched the damn show since losing her title was when she accused me of orchestrating the attack on her with ONI. Because if she had watched the show, she would’ve seen ONI attack my cousins, The Runaways, along with Bert two weeks ago. And since Josie doesn’t pay attention to anything except the narrative that she’s created, it makes sense that she would completely ignore that to me? Family is everything. So me conspiring with people who would attack my family doesn’t really make a whole lot of sense.

JENNA: Then again, nothing Josie Wales has ever said to me has made sense. She’s had this idea of who I am since Day One, and she seems unable to comprehend that just because she wants me to conform to a certain image, doesn’t mean that I will. I want Josie to tell me exactly when I’ve ever used my name to get ahead in this business. I want her to tell me why she thinks I haven’t earned my spot here, when I’m currently sitting on a 7-1 record in OATH. I want her to look me in the eye and tell me what makes me a spoiled brat, when I have done nothing but work my ass off since I got here.

JENNA: Last week I was told by Mr. Straker that I hadn’t been granted the same opportunities as Stephanie Matsuda because I simply didn’t have the longevity. Now Josie Wales is telling me that I need to earn my place. So I’m going to do so, and I’m going to do it at her expense, though I’m sure she’ll have plenty of excuses afterward for why she lost, as per usual. I know that I belong here. And quite frankly, I’m sorry for what’s about to happen to Aaron Kincade. Because I’m furious, and I’m going to use him as an example to Josie of just what happens when you fuck around with a Sharpe.

SINGLES MATCH Aaron Kincade vs. Jenna Sharpe

The next contest saw Aaron Kincade come to the ring with his usual unfounded swagger. The Canadian Wildcat Jenna Sharpe came to the ring and as usual her not-manager Bert Cocaine was in the front row with a giant Big Gulp full of what we can only assume is anything but virgin. Speaking of virgins, Kincade paced around the ring eying Jenna as she made her way up the steps.

O’NEIL: Jenna Sharpe is fresh off a victory last week but it didn’t happen in a way that she wanted. Josie Wales interfered and caused a disqualification.

VALERIE: The feud between Jenna and Josie is a touch of a surprise to me. I assumed that the issue between them was over following their Tabula Rasa Championship match.

O’NEIL: Apparently Josie is not done with Jenna yet.

VALERIE: And vice versa after what happened last week.

The bell rang and Jenna took off across the ring where she hit Kincade with a basement dropkick to the knee. Kincade fell so hard that his face bounced off the canvas and it got an audible gasp from the fans in The Citadel. Jenna clearly doesn’t get paid by the hour because she immediately got Kincade up and planted him with a Michinoku driver.

O’NEIL: Kincade. Quite this disappointment.

VALERIE: I have heard from my sources that if he does not perform well tonight then he will be released from his contract.

O’NEIL: Should you really be saying that?

VALERIE: Probably not. My sources will probably be mad.

Kincade’s nose was bleeding from the nose and he walked right into a spinning heel kick from Jenna. Kincade was rocked as Jenna planted him with a tiger driver. Jenna quickly transitioned into Devil's Trap (Last Chancery). Kincade tapped out almost immediately.

Winner: Jenna Sharpe

Cocaine was shocked by the quick victory and he shot out of his seat, almost spilling his Irish Big Gulp. Jenna stayed in the ring just long enough to get her hand raised and then she was on her way up the ramp. Point proven.

MINORU: I know man, it’s like what the hell was all that about?

We hear the voice of Minoru Tanahashi before we saw his face, as he held up his phone which had apparently already started recording.

MINORU: Hello LIVEWIRE! I am out here with my buddy Volta, getting in a little walk to stretch the legs a bit before defending my title later on tonight against a little baby bitch by the name of AJ I have a very stupid last name and I’m a sore loser, Jenkies? I think that’s it. This will be defense two of twenty two on the #PathToGreatness, but let’s talk about defense number one. Like I was telling my buddy Volta right before I started recording, what in the world was that all about. Qiyana and that JC or KC or AC kid who keeps crying about the match last week instead of focusing on the very lethal Meg Coleman, they ruined my match.

Volta gave a little honk and snuffle, then waddled a little ahead of Minoru who has to run to catch up.

MINORU: We will get to Pillar and Post soon and I am sure Melanie will have your popcorn waiting for you. She loves your furry little butt. You do make a good point though. I need to give El Diablo Blanco some credit. He’s still very rough around the edges, but he’s tough and he hits pretty hard. I mean we know I was about to hit the Black Lion Bomb and get the pin, but those two just had to ruin the damn match, and now my first defense will be forever tainted.

Volta gave a few honks and again waddled forward a little causing Minoru to have to run after him.

MINORU: Of course I’m not happy about it. It’s one thing if I pull someone’s tights or use the ropes or maybe hit a low blow or thumb to the eye. I try to avoid those tactics, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to win. That’s just me being a competitor. To win because other people got involved, I just don’t like it. Much as I do not like the little baby bitch, I wish this was my first defense, just so the victory wouldn’t be tainted. I know he thinks he’s figured out some new plan to beat me and thinks he’s gotten even better, but if he thinks I haven’t gotten even better as well, he’s stupider than his last name.

Volta waddled forward again as they reached Pillar and Post. Minoru opened the door, Volta rushed in, went straight towards the bar and gave a loud honk before a cute blonde girl came around the bar, pickd him up and placed him on the stool where a large bucket of popcorn was waiting for him. He honked with happiness as he started eating his treat while getting petted. Minoru laughed and turns back to his phone, seemingly remembering they were recording as he smiled and laughed.

MINORU: Well I hope you enjoyed that episode of Minoru and Volta adventures, now back to our regularly scheduled program. Last week, my match was ruined by a whiny baby and a woman in some kind of existential crisis. Personally, I don’t care about them fighting, but keep that crap to your match or the back. If anything like that happens tonight, I am taking skulls. I want there to be absolutely no doubt who the better man is when I beat that sore losing little baby match AJ Jenkynx for the second time. Be interesting to see if he actually does stick to his word and accept the handshake offered to him after I plant him with the Black Lion Bomb or make him tap with the Highball Hangover. The #PathToGreatness is the most difficult endeavor I have ever attempted, and I’m not getting knocked off this early. Not before I have at the very least earned a Tabula Rasa title shot. Being the first champion is an honor and one I am damn proud of, but first successful title defense cash in, that’s pretty big as well. I won’t let a guy who calls himself The Sinner, stop me from writing my name in the history books.

Minoru went to sit down, but then stopped and looks outside.

MINORU: Kind of looks like Meg’s sister out there. Wonder what she’s up to. I shouldn’t bother her, we can talk after.

Volta honked at him, and then leaned down with his head and started pushing him toward the door. Minoru smiled then looks back at the phone and finally stopped the streaming as we went to a black screen.

SINGLES MATCH Jamie Emmerson vs. Tyler War

The third contest of the evening saw The Black Metal Witch Jamie Emmerson come to the ring ready to take on Tyler War. Emmerson had up to this point remained undefeated and War, while having a feature match on Conviction last week, was still looking for that one big victory to get him noticed. Maybe it would be tonight? Maybe, maybe.

War did his usual schtick to start the match, blowing Emmerson off and resting in the corner. War gestured for Emmerson to come to him but she did not move. War called for her again, yelling “Don’t be shy!” but Emmerson stood still.

O’NEIL: Does this bullshit ever work for War?

VALERIE: I do not believe that it has but perhaps tonight will be different.

War yelled out “The witch is scared! Of me!” in a lame attempt at goading Emmerson to come after him but The Black Metal Witch wasn’t biting. She let War know by pushing herself up onto the top rope, sitting and waiting with her hands folded in front of her. The referee looked back and forth to each competitor and he was clearly starting to get impatient.

Not expecting this turn of events, War hung his head while laughing. He waved his hands in front of himself as if to say, “You got me”. War started to pace toward Emmerson, careful not to move in too quickly. That didn’t really matter because when he was just a few feet from Emmerson, she hopped off the turnbuckle and took him down with a quick arm drag.

O’NEIL: Looks like War fell into his own trap.

VALERIE: It seems like he fell into Ms. Emmerson’s trap.

O’NEIL: You know what I mean.

War popped right up after the arm drag and Emmerson blasted him with a lariat. War try to scramble back up after that but his reaction time was slowed after getting his shit rocked and Emmerson hit him with a picture perfect dropkick that put him on his ass.

Emmerson moved gracefully around War as he lay on the mat, rightly fucked up. Emmerson paced around War, almost studying his reaction to getting his ass kicked. War started to get up and there was a momentary look of joy on Emmerson’s face which she quickly hid away. War was up and Emmerson pounced, hitting him with a kick to the midsection and then a snap suplex.

VALERIE: This Jamie Emmerson is a very complex individual. I can tell.

O’NEIL: Based on what? Her literally being a witch?

VALERIE: Bingo.

Likely feeling that if he got up he would be in a better position to defend himself from this onslaught but that was not the case because Emmerson cracked him in the head with Athame (Hooking Superkick from behind). War dropped face down on the mat and the camera caught him staring off into the distance, but likely not seeing anything at all.

The Black Metal Witch chose not to go for a cover, she just waited to see if War would pull himself up. Perhaps this was some kind of judgement on her end, hard to be sure. War eventually did begin crawling toward the ropes and there he pulled himself up. He then darted at Emmerson but she set off a second before him and hit the same ropes as him, just a moment later. War turned his in time to see her sail through the air to take him down with a moonsault.

O’NEIL: Emmerson is just leagues ahead of War here tonight.

VALERIE: That could be an understatement Ms. O’Neil.

War sat up but Emmerson was already sitting on the top rope again. Perhaps thinking that she was once again playing the game from earlier, War didn’t move to attack right away and that was a mistake because as soon he was in position Emmerson jumped off the second rope and hit him with Thessalian Crescent (Diving Corkscrew Cutter)! Emmerson covered him while looking right into the camera lens. The referee made the three count.

Winner: Jamie Emmerson

"Santana Medley" by Type O Negative cued up and Emmerson slowly got to her feet, still staring into the camera. She held her arm out delicately and the referee took it, and raised it. Emmerson shot a look at the referee, expressionless, and yet it shocked him. He quickly let go and Emmerson turned back to the camera. Staring.

The feed cut backstage where Megan and Cindy Coleman were sitting on a couch in what seemed to be their own small dressing room this week. Megan had her gear on and Cindy had a small bucket of popcorn in her lap that she was eating from while watching the flat screen that was on the wall. They both turned their head noticing a camera crew had now entered the dressing room.

CC: Really? Didn’t we have enough of you guys earlier today?

MEG: Relax Cindy I wanted them to come around before my match.

CC: But, I am eating so I just think they can come back later when I am not.

MEG: Cindy they are not coming back just eat your non fat popcorn and relax.

CC: Well of course it’s not fat I have this great figure to maintain.

Cindy smiled at the camera then winked while Meg kind of rolled her eyes and shook her head.

MEG: Stop flirting with the cameras please.

CC: I am not flirting with the cameras I am just showing off my charm.

MEG: Oh, well in that case carry on…..

CC: No, you go ahead, you requested them to be here in the first place.

MEG: Alright well go back to your popcorn then I guess.

CC: I will because right now we are the ones on the television and damn girl that’s good TV.

Cindy laughed while almost choking on a popcorn she had just put in her mouth. Megan helped her out by giving her a swift right handed smack on her back.

CC: OWW!

MEG: You’re welcome.

Cindy now rolled her eyes while Megan looked directly at the cameras.

MEG: JC Keeton you sir tonight not too long from now get to step inside the ring with Meg “Hands of Steel” Coleman. Now this is not a good thing for you and honestly it’s never a good thing for anyone. However you sir are going to be treated as a special case here tonight by me.

CC: Special indeed!

MEG: JC I how you treat people and I know exactly what kind of guy you are. You are nothing more than a bully and I seriously hate bullies. So tonight when we get into that ring I have a little extra motivation to knock you out and or maybe dislocate a shoulder.

CC: BREAK HIS ARM!

Meg looks at her sister who just kind of nodded then went back to her popcorn.

MEG: You say you have been awakened well as cliche as it might sound tonight you are going to sleep. You believe all this hype about yourself because you think it’s in your DNA to be the best and that it just can’t be taught. Well I am living proof that hard work and a good amount of training can teach lots of things to people. I went from being a bit of a nerd back in Junior High to being a badass by high school because I found mixed martial arts and I found my work ethic. Don’t get me wrong JC I know you have talent but your downfall is that tiny little brain inside that skull of yours. For I know you are looking at me as some little stepping stone that you are just going to roll right through and that makes you a fool. What I have done here in Oath since my arrival should make you very worried and very inept to not just thinking you can roll right past or through me.

CC: He can’t and he wont. Also you so were a bit of a nerd back in Junior high it’s true!

MEG: Thanks CC…. Final thoughts Mr.Keeton of mine are tonight I put down a bully and collect yet another victory for myself it really is that simple.

CC: Yes, it really is that simple JC if that really is your real name!

With those last words the cameras exited the locker room.

SINGLES MATCH Meg Coleman vs. JC Keeton

“Cold Blooded” played over the speakers as the lights dimmed a little. Then as the song continued, out came Meg “Hands of Steel” Coleman in her entrance attire. She stopped at the top of the stage throwing a few punches as some pyro shot off towards the ceiling. Coleman had a look of focus across her face as she walked down the ramp and to the ring while slapping hands with a few fans along the way. Coleman had been preparing extensively for this contest and as she marched up the ring steps she was the picture of focus. JC Keeton was out next and The Citadel let him know exactly how they felt about him. There was a large delegation from Diablo Nation in the audience and that seemed to burn Keeton up as he walked to the ring.

The match began with Coleman treating Keeton to a variety of kicks to his thighs and knees. Coleman had the experience edge in the MMA arena and Keeton had trouble covering up. Coleman rattled Keeton with a right cross that staggered him backward and then she went for another leg kick but Keeton was able to swat that one away and he cracked her in the face with a dropkick.

VALERIE: I do not understand the dislike of Mr. Keeton. I believe that he has a bright future.

O’NEIL: He would have to start winning again for that to be true.

VALERIE: Everyone loses now and again. It is how one reacts to such a setback.

O’NEIL: What a pearl of wisdom. You think that up yourself?

VALERIE: Of course I did. I am full of philosophical nuggets.

Coleman looked moderately shocked that Keeton was able to land a blow on her while Keeton had a “got ya” smirked plastered on his face. Keeton went for a lock up but Coleman was able to get her arms under him and then take him over with a belly to belly suplex that got a good reaction from The Citadel. Keeton tried to get up to all fours but Coleman charged and hit him with a field goal kick to the midsection.

It seemed that Coleman was looking to prove that she was more than a cage fighter because she busted out a move that only makes sense in a wrestling ring...probably. Grabbing the top ropes on either side of a turnbuckle, Coleman shot herself up onto the top turnbuckle and came crashing down on Keeton with Soaring (Split Legged Moonsault). Coleman hooked Keeton’s leg but he was able to kick out at two.

VALERIE: I was not aware that Ms. Coleman was capable of such maneuvers.

O’NEIL: Why? She has been training in wrestling. She isn’t just strikes and submissions.

VALERIE: That is very apparent now.

Perhaps because she was surprised by herself, Coleman got up and played to the crowd for a brief moment. This was the opportunity that Keeton needed and he was back up to his feet, favouring his ribs. Keeton charged and clubbed Coleman from behind. He then took hold of her wrist, ascended to the top rope and then came off with a ropewalk armdrag.

Coleman was clearly surprised and that gave Keeton an opening to hit her with a tornado kick. Coleman fell backward into the ropes, which sent her forward just enough to walk right into a cutthroat Saito suplex from Keeton. Coleman was down and the arrogant young wrestler covered her, however, she was able to kick out at a count of two.

VALERIE: A high level combination from Mr. Keeton. As I said, he has a bright future.

Keeton stood and started parading around the ring as if he had already won the match. Coleman saw this and I suppose she took offense to it because the look on her face said “Someone just stole my sparring gloves”. Coleman got to her feet but Keeton wasn’t about to get caught off guard. He rushed to meet her but Coleman hit him with a kick to the midsection and then she put him on the mat with a swinging neckbeaker. Keeton rallied and tried to suplex Coleman but she shoved him off and blasted him with a roundhouse kick. Coleman then moved to apply an ankle lock and she got hold of Keeton but he was able to scramble to grab the bottom rope.

The Citadel was more behind Coleman than ever, largely due to the fact that most of them absolutely hate Keeton. Coleman hit the ropes and then dropped herself on Keeton with the Coleman Roll (Rolling Thunder). All of the air was driven out of Keeton and Coleman covered. Keeton was able to kick out at two.

VALERIE: Another interesting move from Ms. Coleman. Perhaps she will become a real wrestler yet.

O’NEIL: She is a wrestler.

VALERIE: Yes yes of course she is.

O’NEIL: Do not patronize me Valerie, I’ll eat your fucking heart.

VALERIE: That is over the line Ms. O’Neil and you know it.

Keeton glanced into the crowd and there he saw a group of fans, all sporting El Diablo Blanco masks. One of them in particular was a little overweight and was wearing a pair of Zubaz pants. He looked a lot like El D himself and was booing Keeton with every ounce of his soul.

Coleman got Keeton up but he was trying to yell something at the fans in the audience. Coleman kicked him in the midsection and dropped him with Face Equals Mat (Double Arm DDT). Before she could cover, Keeton rolled out of the ring to safety.

O’NEIL: That little detour likely saved this match for Keeton.

Keeton pulled himself up using the guard rail and found himself face to face with the El D look alike. The look alike flipped Keeton off and that was enough for Keeton to hop the barrier and try to attack him. The look alike started running (as best he could) through the crowd but Keeton was after him. Coleman stood in the ring mystified as the referee counted Keeton out.

Winner: Meg Coleman (Count Out)

We saw a mock courtroom, as a judge was proceeding over a a case between Josie Wales, the Plantiff, and the Sharpe family as the defendant.

JUDGE: Order in wrestler's court! We have Josie Wales against Jenna Sharpe for numerous crimes, including theft, defamation, and civil disobedience. Miss Wales, would you like to plead your case?

Josie stood before the court with a white backdrop behind her, as she showed the ONI emblem behind her.

JOSIE: This is the faction, ONI, who is lead by our current champion, Reo Ojima. I ask this so-called jury, why Baz and Zeke of Oni would attack me in my match against Jenna Sharpe, but, not in the World Title match against Reo Ojima? It does not make sense! None of it makes sense.

Josie said, as she walked in front of the jury whilst pleading her case.

JOSIE: Why would a generic blonde with nothing of note, outside of being part of an obnoxious family, have any any right to bring down my Treasure of the Sierra Madre, while the rest of her family parades some tag titles they found at a thrift store. This does not make sense!

She said, showing a slide of the Drake meme with him holding his hand and looking away from the Tabula Rasa title, and a pointing face to the CWA titles.

JOSIE: Jenna Sharpe wants you to believe she has nothing to do with it, however, clearly she isn't against people in her own family helping her cheat to win. Yet, she wants to act like she's clean in all this? That does not make sense!

She said, continuing to emphasize how nonsensical everything was.

JOSIE: None of this makes sense! She wants to say she was such a great champ, and Matsuda beat her clean in the second defense! I may have lost in my second defense, but, that was because of all the non-sensical things brought upon by her, her family, and associates. Nothing makes sense, even this entire courtroom makes no sense. The only thing we have left is justice...

She said, before turning into a mischievous grin, as Josie finished up her statement.

WALES: I may have been dubbed an Outlaw, but, there's no way I'm the villian in this scenario. Justice may be blind, as they say... where we're going, we don't need eyes to see...

She said, gesturing to Event Horizon II, as we faded to black.

We moved backstage to find a frantic JC Keeton fresh off his count out loss to Megan Coleman. He marched directly to the office of Livewire GM Bellamy Parteabon and poked his head into the open door.

KEETON: Excuse me Ms. Parteabon may I have a word with you?

The office was a Victorian style affair, with one of those large plush desk chairs and the huge wooden desks. The spin globe (that was probably also a hidden bar), books everywhere, a blackboard firmly over what was the only window.

BELLAMY: Ah, yes. Mr. Keeton. I suppose I should have been expecting you, given the conversations floating around the internet. Come in and sit down, my boy.

Bellamy waved a gloved hand in the air enthusiastically. JC took a seat across from her and tried to force a smile but he was fuming.

KEETON: I guess you saw what just happened? That's two weeks in a row that overhyped, untrained middle aged man in a mask cost me a match. I know it wasn't actually him tonight but these moronic Diablo Nation members are out here trying to look like him and I had to make sure. You've seen the skills I possess and you have to know that Megan Coleman and especially not Qiyanna Marshall have even one one hundredth of the talent in their whole bodies that I have in the tip of my pinky and they couldn't defeat me if they teamed up unless I was distracted.

Bellamy’s expression was one of those gleefully manic grins, with the wide almost twitchy crazy eyes but in all fairness that appeared to just be her usual expression at this point in her life. The blond leaned forward, listening intently and steepled her fingers.

BELLAMY: Ah, yes. This is I know Mr. Keeton, you are in fact quite the investment and talent. So, we shall have to make this right. Yes. That is the only way is it not? But you know what they say about rights and wrongs, don’t you, my boy? It takes one to fix one and two to fix the other. So, I will in fact expunge your record of both of these losses. I however can ONLY do that, if you prove yourself the better talent once and for all. One the grandest stage OATH has no less. Yes, you shall face Mr. Blanco at Event Horizon. However, I like priming my horses for their races, and will offer you up this stipulation for your match.

He smiled wide, a very satisfied smile.

KEETON: So you're all I have to do is beat that backyard bum fights reject and my perfect record will be intact again?

The GM of Livewire nodded enthusiastically with that grin growing ever more present.

BELLAMY: That is exactly what I’m saying, exactly. Go show everyone at the A show on the big stage what you’re all about. After that, you’ll have your perfect record and I’ll have my excuse to prune the hedges as it were. Now, you may go prepare for your task.

Bellamy nodded her head again as if in thought and waved JC out of her office door.

OATH LIVEWIRE CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES MATCH AJ Jenkynx vs. Minoru Tanahashi ©

The main event was on deck next and “The Sinner” AJ Jenkynx made his way to the ring. An interesting turn of events to many was that he was accompanied by “The Black Metal Witch” Jamie Emmerson. The two had been tagging together for the past couple weeks so perhaps it wasn’t too surprising. Emmerson stood at ringside as Jenkynx entered the ring, the fans in The Citadel not overly fond of him.

OATH Livewire Champion, “The Black Lion” Minoru Tanahashi was out next with the title slung over his shoulder. The Citadel was mostly cheers but there were pockets of the audience that weren’t fans of the man. A #PATHTOGREATNESS sign was spotted by the champion and he pointed to it as he stood on the apron. Tanahashi entered the ring and handed off the championship as Jenkynx was staring a hole through him.

VALERIE: I have been looking forward to this contest since it was announced. Mr. Jenkynx has been able to string together several victories together alongside Jamie Emmerson.

O’NEIL: Yes but those were tag team matches. The last time he faced Minoru he did not fair so well.

VALERIE: Perhaps that was a lack of confidence. Perhaps he has learned something since then. Perhaps not.

The champion Tanahashi came hot out of the gate, likely because the last time that these two faced off Jenknyx tried to take Tanahashi out of action after the match. Tanahashi rushed Jenkynx and although Jenkynx threw a wild attempt at a clothesline, Tanahashi ducked under it, got behind Jenkynx and then took him down with a chop block.

Tanahashi was able to hit Jenkynx with a few stomps to the back of his left knee before Jenkynx was back up to his feet. Tanahashi charged Jenkynx again but Jenkynx grabbed him by the throat and forced him into the nearest corner. Jenkynx hit Tanahashi with some quick body shots and then launched Tanahashi across the ring like a sack of Yukon Gold.

VALERIE: The size difference between this two men is not a wide divide, however, Mr. Jenkynx seems to be able to best Mr. Tanahashi in the power department.

O’NEIL: Minoru is not a power based wrestler. He needs to wrestle his match or AJ could brutalize him.

VALERIE: It is my belief that Mr. Tanahashi has the experience edge and that could lead him toward victory. But stranger things have happened.

Jenkynx stalked the champion as Emmerson watched from ringside, stroking her chin, the wheels in her mind turning. Perhaps Tanahashi didn’t expect Jenkynx to be stomping toward him, given the work that he put in on The Sinner’s left leg but Jenkynx was resilient. Jenkynx grabbed Tanahashi by the head but Tanahashi broke his grip, slipped behind him and put him down with another chop block. Tanahashi went to stomp on the left knee again but Jenkynx knew it was coming and quickly rolled out onto the apron.

Tanahashi met Jenkynx with some quick knife edge chops but Jenkynx just absorbed them and then blasted Tanahashi with a head butt. Tanahashi was rocked, stumbling around the ring like a drunk and this gave Jenkynx the opportunity to take him over with a German suplex. Jenknyx covered but Tanahashi was able to kick out at two.

O’NEIL: I’m curious as to why Jamie Emmerson is out here. I know that she has been teaming with Jenkynx but they have made no indication that they are going to be a regular team.

VALERIE: It is my opinion that Ms. Emmerson has yet to reveal what her plans in OATH are. She is undefeated thus far and while a regular tandem with Mr. Jenkynx could prove fruitful, we simply do not know.

The ever intrepid Tanahashi was back up to his feet but Jenkynx hit him with a forearm shiver that sent Tanahashi reeling backward and then Jenknyx connected with a spinning heel kick. On the outside of the ring Emmerson showed no emotion. She just watched the action and made a mental checklist of everything that was happening.

The Sinner climbed to the top rope and measured Tanahashi. With a quick leap, Jenknyx came off of the top rope looking for a diving headbutt but Tanahashi was quick to move out of the way. Tanahashi caught Emmerson’s gaze but she simply gestured for him to go about his work. Tanahashi seemed perplex but he went about going at Jenkynx again.

O’NEIL: This woman is an enigma. She has given us nothing in regards to her intentions here tonight.

VALERIE: It seems that everyone out here has made their desires known save for her. It is possible that she is just here to offer support to Mr. Jenkynx but I am not so certain...

The Sinner got to his feet but Tanahashi caught him with an enziguiri. Jenknyx’s bell was rung and Tanahashi cracked him with a palm strike and then put him on his back with an enziguiri. Tanahashi looked over to Emmerson and took a bow. Emmerson seemed less than impressed. Tanahashi turned back to Jenknyx and got him up to his feet Tanahashi caught Jenkynx with a snap suplex.

Tanahashi had ascended to the top rope. He gave Emmerson a salute and then yelled “Nomihosu, guchi!” before leaping off the top rope looking for the Osake Bomb (Swanton Bomb) but Jenkynx was able to move out of the way this time. Jenknyx was quick to get the champion back up and he dropped him with Wicked Sins (End Of Heartache). Emmerson cocked an eyebrow as Jenknyx covered but Tanahashi was able to kick out at a count of two.

O’NEIL: AJ has Minoru on the ropes here. He has been much more focussed in this contest. Perhaps the guidance that he’s been getting from Jamie has helped.

VALERIE: But do we know for sure that she is guiding him? Their teaming seemed more like a matter of convenience than anything.

O’NEIL: It is true, we do not know the nature of their relationship. If there even is one.

Jenkynx hauled Tanahashi up and then tossed him into a corner. Jenknyx peppered Tanahashi with a quick succession of body blows and then cracked the champion with a European uppercut. Jenknyx went to lift Tanahashi up onto the top rope but Tanahashi blasted him with a knee to the chin and then took him down with a tornado DDT. Jenkynx had his head driven hard into the mat and Tanahashi covered but Jenkynx was able to kick out at two.

The Sinner grabbed Tanahashi by the face and started slamming the back of the champion’s head into the mat. After six of these Jenkynx got to his feet. Tanahashi stood, disoriented, and Jenkynx went to hit him with a spinning heel kick but Tanahashi caught his leg and took him down with a dragon screw. Tanahashi immediately locked in the Highball Hangover (Spinning Inverted Figure Four). With all of the damage that Jenkynx took earlier, he did not last long in the hold and was forced to submit.

Winner: Still OATH Livewire Champion, Minoru Tanahashi

"Heat Seeker" by DREAMERS feat. grandson cued up and Tanahashi was handed the Livewire Championship. Jenkynx rolled on the mat holding his knee for a moment as Tanahashi stood above him. Tanahashi slung the title over his shoulder and then stared down at Jenkynx.

O’NEIL: A second successful defence for Minoru Tanahashi. Three more and he will have earned a Tabula Rasa Championship Match.

VALERIE: He has made it known that he does not intend to stop there. He wants twenty more defences so that he can challenge for all of the other OATH singles championships.

O’NEIL: That is an insane target to hit but he has been undefeated since making his return a little over a month ago. Maybe he can do it…

VALERIE: Perhaps he can.

Emmerson looked on from the outside as Jenkynx started to get to his feet. Tanahashi simply stared at him. When the two were face to face there was a moment of tension before Tanahashi extended his hand to The Sinner. Emmerson watched on, intrigued.

O’NEIL: Minoru said that he would shake AJ’s hand. That he didn’t want a repeat of what happened last time.

VALERIE: Yes but what does Mr. Jenkynx want?

Jenkynx was clearly pissed off and he took a moment to consider the offer of sportsmanship. Jenkynx glanced at Emmerson but she gave nothing back. Jenkynx then sighed and accepted Tanahashi’s offer. Not the right call because Tanahashi immediately kicked him in the nutsack. Jenkynx dropped and it earned a mixed reaction from the crowd.

O’NEIL: We should have seen that coming. Tanahashi is a deceitful little man.

VALERIE: But he is a champion.

As soon as Jenkynx dropped to the mat, Emmerson started walking slowly up the ring steps. Moving with a sort of haunted grace, Emmerson entered the ring. Tanahashi took notice and readied himself for a fight. Emmerson approached the champion and they stood eye to eye.

VALERIE: Are we going to see some retaliation here? Does Ms. Emmerson even care?

“The Black Metal Witch” glanced down at Jenyknx, who was writhing in pain on the mat. Emmerson then looked back at Tanahashi. She slowly reached out her hand, as if she was going to touch the champion’s face. Instead, she delicately laid her hand on the Livewire Championship. Emmerson smirked and Tanahashi knew what this gesture meant. His next challenger had been revealed as Livewire 6 came to a close.

Results: • Tatsuo Naka def. Silvio Aprile

• Kirios Hunt def. Annie Lapalm

• Risa Saito Jackson def. El Caliente Loco

• Nero Darkbringer def. Eddie Kobain • Kallie Reznik def. Kasey Kash • Jenna Sharpe def. Aaron Kincade

• Jamie Emmerson def. Tyler War

• Meg Coleman def. JC Keeton via Count Out

• Minoru Tanahashi def. AJ Jenkynx to retain the Livewire Title