Tournament Announcement
Open to a shot of the NBPW ring where owner Masuda Jubei stands in the center, alone, surrounded by every member of the Ikeda Clan. He takes up a mic from a black shirt then gives it a quick check.
Jubei: We have a great opportunity ahead of us. Now many of those viewing away from here may not understand my message – so be it. I am proud to announce that we have brokered a four year deal with Kobe World Memorial Hall to host our November show Blood Coronation.
Fans cheer but not exactly for The Master or his good deeds.
Jubei: Many have come to see New Blood Puroresu Wrestling fail. They believe our level of sports and competition are inferior. That we cannot compete with the best of them. I say we take those very words, forge an unmistakable program – and then shove that down their throats!
That one gets a cheap pop from the crowd.
Jubei: Derek Wellings will headline this event; however, he will not face just anyone on this roster. No, he shall face a battle-tested and hardened soul. That is why the next two weeks will host qualifying matches for Bloody Coronation. Those with the best records during these matches will be seeded into a four person tournament featuring these four competitors: Taysia Lattimore, Bryce Albright, Tsukiko Kitsune and newcomer Estrella Luíz. Buy your tickets today, and thank you for supporting this revitalization project. It begins with fans like you.
St. Remi: Did you hear that bro? There’s going to be a tournament next month!
Sara Conway: Bloody Coronation is only a month away, but The Master is already dropping bombs for it.
St. Remi: Dropping it like a midnight LP. Well, now I’m stoked!
Sara Conway: Contain yourself – we still have a main event, Remi.
St. Remi: But I can’t wait. And neither all of you! Buy your tickets now!
Cut to a short promo for Blood Coronation showing the four wrestlers mentioned beforehand, and then, piggybacking off a country western theme, the ad ends with “the Airborne Ranger” Derek Wellings telling everyone watching to “Draw!” with a usual western theme playing in the background.
Main Even Showcase
New Blood Champion Taysia Lattimore
VS.
"Mr. Death Match" Kira Izumi
Sara Conway: Well that was a roundhouse. Derek Wellings is making his claim as the pinnacle of NBPW.
St. Remi: Seen it before, but he definitely brings a new spice to this roster.
Sara Conway: Like pumpkin spice?
St. Remi: More like, garlic or onion, where he’s the main flavor – look where are we going with this?
Sara Conway: I don’t know. You’re the one who called him spicy.
"Turn Me On" by Konshens begins playing as the lights go out. A single spotlight focuses on the ramp as we see Taysia Lattimore twerking as she stands up and walks down the ramp to a thunderous round of boos.
Oda Niko: Tonight’s main event is scheduled for one fall… from Chicago, IL, weighing in at 54 kg… she is your New Blood Champion… Taysia Lattimore!
St. Remi: You know, she’s pretty spicy too.
Sara Conway: Oh you would think that.
St. Remi: Sorry bro, had to be said. But there’s been a lot of hype surrounding her victory at Night of the Yokai.
Sara Conway: Top billing once again. Some might say it’s only a matter of time before she reaches the top.
St. Remi: Look – even the fans are turning for her.
She brushes her shoulders as if to detract the the boos from her – as well as the random shower of gold streamers on her approach to the ring. She hops up on the ring apron as she twerks again before getting in the ring. She laughs as she awaits her opponent’s music.
Sara Conway: That confidence will carry her far – but what about The Master’s announcement? Do you think Taysia Lattimore is going to make his list of candidates?
St. Remi: Candidates isn’t the best word. I’d say participants. Been watching too much TV.
Sara Conway: Eh, it’s voting season back home. Good thing we’re out of that scum hole for a while.
St. Remi: Did you make an absentee vote?
Sara Conway: No….
St. Remi: You’re such an expat. Don’t worry – I’ve never voted. So ha!
Smoke can be seen as red lights pulsate throughout the arena as the music starts picking up. Kira creeps out from the back.
"(Always at the side of my beloved mama
Hey, Smile at me like always
the morning dipped in sunlight distorts your expression
My mother's neck is wrung, swinging as she hangs from heaven
Bye bye bye bye, mother...)"Oda Niko: And her opponent… from Shinhidaka, Hokkaido and weighing in at 90 kg... He is “Mr. Death Match,” Kira Izumi!
Kira stands at the stage as he looks up and waves with disdain in his eyes. He starts walking down the rampway now.
"(Without a face a gasping voice...
So rape me until you're satisfied. I'm your's papa...
Look mother is watching us from above
My Sweet mother!)"Kira starts to convulse as he makes his way to the ring. He acts as if he's going to spit up something from time to time as well as he makes his way down the ramp. He starts crawling down around the ring and acts a bit frightened and sad, as if trying to escape from something.
"(Always at the side of my HATED PAPA!
HEY, RAPE ME LIKE YOU ALWAYS DO!
HIS Eyes are wide open burning into me...)"
He eventually gets to the stairs where he pulls himself up to the beat of the song and climbs to the top rope. He jumps down after looking around frantically.
"(I thrust what i hid into his neck.
Bye bye bye bye bye bye, FATHER!
Naked, crimson flowers bloom in the snow
stained with blood,
i am alone...)"Kira spins around in the middle of the as he looks at the camera and has blood ooze out of his mouth, after he shakes violently before resting in his corner. New referee Abe Masaru walks between them, showing his authority before calling for the bell.
Sara Conway: Abe gets us started here tonight. People have already latched onto this guy for his work in the Yokai Match last Sunday – big takedown from Izumi. Size will be a factor tonight.
St. Remi: Izumi is a ruthless fighter. Taysia is a domineering winner. Whoever wins will do so with a foot on the other’s throat – Izumi powers her into a hammerlock – and Taysia goes to a sprint.
She rebounds off the ropes only to have Kira cut her to the floor with a shoulder thrust. Taysia leaps up for a second try and again falls down to his weight difference. Kira then grabs her by the hair and pulls with a boot to her lower back. Abe comes to her rescue.
Sara Conway: He is not afraid to step between them.
St. Remi: Nope, and it might get him killed some day.
Sara Conway: Izumi jut laughing it all off. Now he’s working a few more big stomps.
St. Remi: Rolling armbar!
Taysia goes into the air with a nasty cross armbar locking in after the slam. She thrashes for the ropes but cannot reach them. The ref comes to her side only to get shoved off her. Kira laughs as he applies the pressure with his head at the end of a near perfect arch.
Sara Conway: Taysia is falling behind.
St. Remi: She brought Greco-Roman to a strong style fight. Might as well pull a knife on a handgun.
Pockets of fans push her to get a second wind. Taysia gets to big pushes from her feet, then on the third push, she turns the move into a pinfall.
1!
2 -St. Remi: Innovative! She almost used that aggressive strong style against him.
Sara Conway: Where did that come from?
St. Remi: You have to reach down deep. But really, bro, Taysia let him do all the work. Kira wore himself trying to keep the hold from that position.
Sara Conway: Lattimore with a big super kick! Izumi is still standing!
St. Remi: Another! But he’s still upright!
Kira flips her off. Lattimore kicks him in the gut and hits a fully extended axe kick.
St. Remi: Wow is she flexible!
Sara Conway: Taysia seems to be growing a fan base – one she probably never expected.
St. Remi: Well, these fans love workers. Taysia is one of the best at that.
Sara Conway: No doubt… and now shes working Izumi to his feet.
Kira wakes chopping her with across the chest. He does it again before goading her to hit back. Fans shout when she hesitates. Kira chops her again yelling “Come on!”
Sara Conway: Super kick!
St. Remi: I think Kira is just eating them up now. Look – he wants another!
Sara Conway: She kicks him again! What is this guy’s deal?
After absorbing most of that devastating kick, Kira clotheslines her to the floor and locks in a rear naked choke before the New Blood Champion can react.
St. Remi:
Rainson D'etre, and there’s nowhere to go. It was all a ruse.
Sara Conway: But he took two kicks in the face?
St. Remi: Like we saw before, let the opponent wear themselves out. Rope a dope. Get them swinging too hard then counterpunch once they have to breathe.
Sara Conway: Abe at her side once more. Although Kira has the champion pinned to the floor. How can she even grab the ropes from there?
St. Remi: You don’t… now unless she can work him onto the back.
Sara Conway: Can she?
St. Remi: Want to take her place and try?
Kira puts 130% into the hold, convulsing and yelling while Taysia seems to be slipping. Her arm droops into their referee’s hand. He lifts it up – and she makes a clenched fist. An errant strike misses – but a second wild flail actually hits Kira in the face. That slight distraction gives Taysia the only opportunity to break free.
Sara Conway: Taysia turns it over!
St. Remi: That’s a pin!
1!
2!!
Sara Conway: And Izumi slips away again. He looks out of sorts.
St. Remi: Like a rabid dog, he’s foaming at the mouth.
Sara Conway: Taysia walking right into his grasp – she ducks the clothesline!
St. Remi: Island Gal! Izmui rolling away to safety… and these fans just exploded!
Taysia Lattimore taunts him from the ropes as her pockets of cheers seem to have since over the entire arena. She basks in them, for now, while keeping a close eye on her opponent. Kira crawls under the ring skirt garnering boos. Abe yells at him to get back in the ring.
Sara Conway: He can’t be up to any good going under there.
St. Remi: Abe is going to count him out if keeps this up.
As they fight, bright lights overtake the arena. “Versace” by Migos hits to the threatening entrance of Brooke Bell.
Sara Conway: It’s Brooke Bell! What’s he doing here?
St. Remi: Three words: New. Blood. Title.
Sara Conway: Abe is telling her not to come in – like that going to work. Bell came for blood. See that look in her eyes!
St. Remi: Look out!
Kira Izumi sneaked behind all the commotion while holding a folding chair to his shoulder. Abe can only watch as he viciously clocks Taysia in the back of the head. The bell rings for a disqualification, but that does nothing to stop the rage of Mr. Death Match. He delivers two more before the ref tries to take the weapon from him. Kira throws the chair to the floor and then kicks Abe in the gut.
Sara Conway: Don’t do it!
St. Remi: Kira Driver ’91!
Sara Conway: Right on the chair – that’s not even necessary. He was trying to protect the fighters!
Brooke Bell slides in behind him and hits an unsuspecting Izumi at full speed.
Sara Conway: Brooke Bell – One Hit Wonder! Izumi is out cold!
St. Remi: Someone get in there, dammit. This has all gone downhill.
Security shows up with the assistance of numerous Black Shirts. Following them are members of Ikeda Clan in a circle around Masuda Jubei, Owner of NBPW. Brooke fights her way through the crowd as a bleeding Taysia Lattimore now stands. She looks worse for words but adrenaline keeps her in the fight. She and Brooke scream at each other until Jubei gets between them.
Jubei: You want both want to shed blood, fine. Next week you two will face each other for that belt. Now get out of my ring!
A combination of security and black shirts eventually pull them apart, just as the screen fades to black with the NBPW logo front and center.