Mauro Ranallo: Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Corey and I welcome you to EBWF Warfare!
"Buff Daddy" hit the PA and the The Stuff came out to the arena to a lukewarm reaction from the crowd. As he got to the bottom of the ramp "Psycho Killer" blared out to announce the arrival of Ciampa. When "Hero" hit the crowd popped for Chris Hero.
Corey Graves: We are ready to find out who will be the #1 Contender for the Breakout Championship!
All three men were in the ring when the bell rang. Ciampa sent Hero to the outside and that allowed Bagwell to hit a couple inverted atomic drops and chops. When Bagwell came off the ropes, Ciampa caught him with a high knee before following it up with a face buster. Bagwell hit a flying for arm, and kipped up, but it was right into a spinster from Ciampa. Ciampa tried for a suplex, but Bagwell countered with a backdrop.
Mauro Ranallo: Hero better get back in this thing.
Bagel went to the top turnbuckle where he was crotched by Chris Hero. Hero went up into a different corner, and went for a top rope leg drop on Ciampa. Ciampa rolled out of the way.
Corey Graves: No one home!
Bagwell connected with a big elbow drop, but he was sent to the outside by Ciampa. Hero locked on the Stretch Plum Alpha on Ciampa out of nowhere in the middle of the ring. Bagwell came in from behind and locked in the crossface on Hero, forcing him to break the stretch plum. Hero stood up with Bagwell riding his shoulders, but Buff battled out, only to be put into the step over toehold crossface. Bagwell was able to make it to the ropes to face Hero to break the hold. Bagwell connected with a super kick on Hero and followed it up with another on Ciampa, who landed on top of Hero. The ref started the count but Hero kicked out at two.
Corey Graves: Ciampa almost stole one there!
Both men were slow to their feet, but when they did, Hero caught Ciampa with the Cyclone Kill. Hero looked spent, and Bagwell made his way back into the ring. Slowly both began to crawl toward Ciampa to make the pin. Both men covered Ciampa but he kicked out at two.
Mauro Ranallo: That was close!
Bagwell tried for a super kick on Hero, but Chris blocked, and quickly got Ciampa into the Cyclone Kill. He went for the pin.
1...
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Corey Graves: Hero with the victory! He'll face Noam Dar for the Breakout Championship at Christmas Eve of Destruction!
“From Concord, California…
Comes the most stylish, elegant, bewitching, eternally beguiling, continuously charismatic, and fantastically fascinating woman to appear in this, or any arena…
Allow yourself to be seduced, enchanted, dazzled, and entranced by the woman formerly known as All Red Everything herself, who is now back in black…
Eva Marie!”
Corey Graves: Oh my goodness, be still my heart. Eva Marie is back!
The EBWF Universe did not share Corey Graves’ excitement, as they all boo’d in unison from the moment Eva Marie’s theme hit to when she eventually entered the ring. The Raven Haired Beauty ignored the negative reaction by simply waving them off.
Eva Marie: I know you’ve all missed me, but I have something to say. So please shut your mouths.
Of course, her comment only made the audience boo louder.
Eva Marie: I’m here to finally address all the rumors surrounding my status with EBWF. There’s a reason why you’ve been deprived of seeing yours truly as of late, and trust me, it’s at no fault of my own, because we all know there’s nothing I love more than gracing my adoring fans with my presence.
She was met with another negative reaction, but brushed it off once again.
Eva Marie: Simply put, I’m being held back because of jealousy. I’ve always been held back because of jealousy! Everyone in the back knows that regardless of who is champion, I will always be the center of attention. And they’re just trying to protect our sorry little champ’s feelings because she can’t handle that fact. Ugh, I just don’t get it. It’s not like it’s my fault that I’m the most captivating woman in EBWF history, it comes naturally! And I think it should be capitalized on. I mean, I can guarantee that tonight’s Warfare will pull the highest ratings it’s pulled in months because of these few minutes. That’s why I refuse to take any further disrespect and will not leave this ring until-
Eva was cut off by an unknown theme song, a remixed version of “Kiss from a Rose,” leaving her and the audience in confusion. They received an answer to who was about to make their presence known when Mandy Rose strutted out from the back.
Corey Graves: Do you know who this is, Mauro? It’s Mandy Rose! I didn’t think this night could get any better.
Mauro Ranallo: Mandy Rose in EBWF? I’m shocked!
While Eva stared a hole in Mandy as she worked her way down the ramp and into the ring, the self-proclaimed Golden Goddess milked the moment for all it was. Mandy stood face to face with Eva, smirking as she received a few whistles from the audience.
Mandy Rose: Eva, I’m so sorry to interrupt you like this, but I just had to seize the opportunity to come out here and introduce myself. My name is Mandy Rose.
Eva rolled her eyes, but the audience gave Mandy a warm response.
Mandy Rose: I know you’re wondering why I chose now of all times, I can see it in your face, but just hear me out, okay? I actually completely understand where you’re coming from. Whether these people want to admit it or not, you generate a reaction. You command attention. And quite frankly, it’s hard being the best looking person in the room. But, all of that aside, I just want to let you know that, even though it may seem like it, the reason why you haven’t been around lately isn’t because of jealousy.
Mandy shook her head as Eva appeared to be more intrigued than before. Eva was obviously enjoying Mandy’s agreement.
Mandy Rose: You see, Eva, I’m here to break it to you that while you may be a commodity, you’re definitely not the only one. Because you know who else can generate a reaction and command attention? Me. And furthermore, you’re definitely not the best looking person in this room; I am. So allow me to inform you of the real reason why you haven’t been seen for months. Honey, it’s because you’ve been replaced.
Eva scoffed and told Mandy she was out of her mind. That’s when Mandy charged and nailed Eva with a bicycle knee strike. Because they simply couldn’t stand Eva, the crowd cheered for the lesser of the two evils. Mandy then pulled Eva up before once again dropping her with a move she called the Golden Wings.
Mauro Ranallo: What do you think about that, Corey? Mandy Rose just showed up and slammed your girl Eva Marie face first into the mat.
Corey Graves: I feel bad for saying this, but that was quite the move by Mandy Rose! I’m sorry, Eva, but I think I’m falling in love all over again.
To a round of applause, Mandy grabbed the microphone once again.
Mandy Rose: And for the record, EBWF Universe, it’s okay to stare.
Mandy’s theme blared throughout the arena as she posed for the audience before exiting the ring, leaving Eva Marie motionless.
As Warfare returned from a commercial break, Eli Drake was in the ring for the next match.
Mauro Ranallo: Welcome back! Up next, Eli Drake has a challenge on his hands...
Corey Graves: You could say it's a monstrous challenge, Mauro...
BBBRRRAAAUUUNNN!
"I Am Stronger" by CFO$ hit and the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Braun Strowman headed to the ring. Upon entering the ring, Strowman glared at his opponent. The referee called for the bell and Drake ran at Strowman, but Strowman reacted quickly, hitting Drake with a devastating vicious clothesline. Drake stumbled to his feet, and Strowman threw him into the corner, then hit him with a chop to the chest. Drake cried out in pain, and Strowman whipped him into the opposing corner, then charged at him, hitting a huge bodypress. Drake fell to the mat, and Strowman dragged him to his feet, hitting a reverse chokeslam. Strowman hooked the leg, and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Mauro Ranallo: Eli Drake isn't done yet!
Corey Graves: Why would you kick out?! Just let him beat you and get it over with... don't inflict yourself to more punishment!
Mauro Ranallo: Braun Strowman has still never been pinned or submitted here in EBWF... he really is a Monster Among Men!
Strowman dragged Eli Drake to his feet, and went to set him up for the running powerslam, but before Strowman could lift Drake up, Drake fought back, hitting Strowman with a series of punches. Drake then ran against the ropes, going for a running forearm smash, but Strowman got his foot up and hit Drake with a big boot.
Corey Graves: Devastating big boot by Braun Strowman!
Mauro Ranallo: If this were a cartoon, Drake would have stars circling around his head right now!
Drake looked dazed, and Strowman lifted him up over his shoulder, hitting the running powerslam! He hooked the leg, and the referee counted – 1... 2... 3!
Mauro Ranallo: It's over! Braun Strowman gets the victory!
Corey Graves: Another dominant performance from the 6'8" behemoth!
The referee called for the bell and raised Strowman's arm in victory. Strowman pushed the referee away, then grabbed Eli Drake and threw him out of the ring. Strowman then exited the ring and walked towards the announce table, lifting the top of the table off and throwing the monitors away.
Mauro Ranallo: Look out, Corey... it looks like Strowman isn't done yet!
Strowman picked Drake up...and hit another running powerslam through the table!
Corey Graves: The table is broken into pieces... and so is Eli Drake!
Drake wasn't moving, and ringside crew immediately rushed to check on him. "I Am Stronger" hit, and Strowman walked to the back as Warfare went to a commercial break.
The roar of the crowd quieted as the titan tron went black. All eyes turned to see what was happening. When they did, the tron broke out into static, followed instantly by the loud static noise that comes with the pixelated gray screen. Groans could be heard throughout the EBWF Universe as everyone covered the ears. The static noise subsided, however, the tron remained engulfed in static. A familiar male voice rang out through the static.
Static Man: She asked for you help. She begged for it.
Inside the static, the faint image of the man in a wolf’s mask appeared on the screen. He took a few steps towards the camera, the static slowly faded, but remained on the screen.
Static Man: She needed you to be her savior.
The man tilted his head as he put his face up to the camera.
Static Man: But you failed. You failed her. You failed yourself. And now, now it’s too late.
The man returned to his stance as the camera slowly slid to the right. Behind the man, on the dirty concrete floor, a black body bag laid out. Next to the body bag, the larger masked man stuck a shovel into the ground. He lifted up the dirty with ease as he whistled. The static noise rang out throughout the arena again as the static covered the larger man as he dug into the ground. The tron was covered in static before the video and the noise all cut out into blackness.
Mauro Ranallo: Still to come, The Miz takes on Sami Zayn in our main event... up first though, we've got women's action as Alicia Fox takes on Natalya!
Alicia came to the ring first to a mixed reaction from the crowd. When Alicia was in the ring, "Missile" by Dorothy hit and the crowd booed as Natalya headed to the ring. Once Natalya was in the ring, the referee called for the bell and the two women locked up. Alicia went for a headlock, but Nattie broke out of it and whipped Alicia against the ropes. As Alicia ran back towards her, Natalya hit a hip toss, then as Alicia got back to her feet, Natalya hit the Michinoku driver. She hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout! Natalya pulled Alicia to her feet and whipped her into the corner, then sat her on the top rope. As Natalya climbed the ropes, Alicia fought back, shoving Nattie away. Alicia then hit a double axe handle, and pulled Natalya to her feet, hitting a bridging northern lights suplex. The referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Corey Graves: Great back and forth action thus far!
Alicia got to her feet and grabbed Natalya by the leg, going for a single leg Boston crab, but Natalya kicked her away and got to her feet. Alicia went for a roundhouse kick, but Natalya ducked out of the way and grabbed Alicia from behind, lifting her up and hitting a German suplex. Both women got to their feet, and Natalya went for a discus clothesline, but Alicia dodged hit and rolled Nattie up! The referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Mauro Ranallo: Alicia almost stole one!
Both women got to their feet once more and Natalya hit Alicia with a powerbomb, then locked her in the Sharpshooter! Alicia tapped out and the referee called for the bell.
After Alicia had tapped and Natalya had broken the hold, she rolled out of the ring, grabbing her Women’s Championship and a microphone. She re-entered the ring, held her championship high, then began to speak.
Natalya: Well well well… another victory. Is anyone surprised? I know I’m not. Because I have beaten every single woman on the roster. There’s no one left for me to beat. And given that it’s the holiday season, I think I’ve earned some time off. So before I leave this ring, I have a request to make to our new General Manager, Jimmy Havoc. Jimmy, in acknowledgement of my greatness, I think I should get to celebrate Christmas early this year. There’s no one worthy of facing me at Christmas Eve of Destruction, and if you do insist on putting me in a match… well, you’ve seen what happens. Just ask Alicia Fox.
For good measure, Natalya grabbed Alicia and dragged her to her feet, hitting her with another powerbomb! Natalya then smirked as “I Hope You Suffer” by AFI hit, and Jimmy Havoc stepped out onto the stage. Havoc walked to the ring with a microphone, and upon entering the ring, he addressed Natalya.
Jimmy Havoc: Well, I COULD give you time off but I have all these other superstars requesting a match against you. If I gave you the day off, I’d only be pissing them off wouldn’t I? As General Manager I have to strive to keep the majority happy and not the minority, Natalya.
Natalya shrugged. She was still smirking.
Natalya: Okay, well let me know who you’ve got lined up for me to beat. I’ll even give you a sneak preview of what will happen…
Alicia was getting to her feet, and Natalya hit her with a big boot!
Jimmy Havoc: Okay, you’ve defeated everyone else so far so I signed someone new for you to face. She made her presence known earlier tonight, and she will be making her in ring debut at Christmas Eve of Destruction… Mandy Rose!
Natalya started laughing.
Natalya: Oh, honey. She beat up Eva Marie. I could do that in my sleep. At least it’s someone new for me to beat, I guess.
Jimmy Havoc: Don’t hold your breath yet! You’ll also be facing... Liv Morgan!
Natalya wasn’t laughing any more, but she didn’t seem fazed either.
Natalya: One of the many women I’ve already beaten. Anyone else, James?
Jimmy Havoc: I’m glad you asked, Nattie! Yes! Alexa Bliss AND Nikki Cross will be in the match as well!
Jimmy had a cheeky smile on his face as he announced more contenders. Natalya was beginning to frown.
Natalya: A fatal 5 way? Is that your big idea, Havoc? Well it better be an elimination match, because I’m not giving up this title unless someone beats ME.
Jimmy Havoc: How about someone who has BEATEN YOU. Trish Stratus will also be in the match!
The crowd popped huge for the last name Havoc announced.
Jimmy Havoc: And yes, technically an elimination match. It is Christmas Eve of Destruction after all, Natalya, the match will be an Elimination Chamber Match! The first ever women’s Elimination Chamber!
The crowd were pumped. Natalya was not.
Natalya: You’re… you’re really something, Havoc. You’re desperate to get this title off me, aren’t you? Well remember this, Jimmy. Every challenge that has come my way, I’ve overcome. I have already made history in this business, and at Christmas Eve of Destruction, I’ll make history again. Because the winner of the first ever women’s Elimination Chamber? You’re looking at her!
Natalya dropped a microphone and stormed out of the ring, pushing past Jimmy Havoc as she made her way to the back. Havoc was about to exit the ring, but “Break the Walls Down” hit and Chris Jericho stepped out onto the stage! Jericho walked to the ring, and upon entering the ring he picked up the microphone Natalya had dropped. Before Jericho could say anything, Havoc cut him off.
Jimmy Havoc: Oh. Great! Look everybody! It’s Fozzy lead singer Chris Jericho!
Jericho smirked.
Chris Jericho: Musician, media personality, actor, author, podcaster, businessman and a better wrestler than you will ever be.
Jimmy Havoc: You forgot to add “Braun Strowman’s bitch” to the list.
The crowd laughed. For once, Jericho didn’t have a retort.
Jimmy Havoc: What do you want, Chris?
Chris Jericho: I want to know what you have planned for me at Christmas Eve of Destruction, Jimmy! I’m sure it’s something… devious… but I don’t care. I invented Christmas Eve of Destruction, I want to be part of it.
Havoc cocked an eyebrow.
Jimmy Havoc: You invented it? I thought Christmas Eve of Destruction was Wes Ikeda’s baby.
Jericho nodded.
Chris Jericho: It is Wes’ baby, but I invented it. Wes just takes credit for it.
Jimmy Havoc: Same Ol’ Chris, always claiming credit for shit he just didn’t do. Anyway, yes! I did have plans for you, I wanted it to be a surprise but you’re already here so why not? At Christmas Eve of Destruction you will be in a Flaming Tables Match!
The crowd popped for the stipulation. Jericho gritted his teeth.
Chris Jericho: Great. I love tables. Who have you got lined up for me this time?
Jimmy Havoc: Braun Strow- nah I’m not that evil. You’ll will be facing someone you faced before Chris. An EBWF legend, make some noise for…
Syxx.
The crowd popped at the mention of Syxx’s name. Jericho looked stunned momentarily, but quickly regained his composure.
Chris Jericho: Syxx might be an EBWF legend, but I am THE EBWF legend. If you see Lord Syxx, tell him I’m going to burn his kingdom to the ground.
Jericho tossed the microphone at Jimmy Havoc, who reacted quickly and caught it. “Break The Walls Down” hit, and Jericho exited the ring as Warfare went to a commercial break.
The tron flickered and cut away from the Warfare logo as EBWF returned from commercial. The logo was replaced with a grainy video of the same black body bag from earlier. Next to it, a large, 6 foot deep grave was dug. The camera zoomed out to reveal the man in the wolf’s mask as he stood at the edge of the bag. Dressed in a formal priest gown, the man in the wolf’s mask held a book in his left hand as his right hand was raised in the air.
Static Man: Tonight, we lay to rest a young woman. Whose life was cut so tragically short. However, not by her own doing. This poor child was lead astray by false promises.
He lowered his right hand onto the book as he shook his head.
Static Man: She fell for the lies told by a false prophet. She believed that you had her best interest at heart. She thought that you were the one to rid her of all her wrongdoings. She truly believe that you would cleanse her of her sins. These were the lies you lead her to believe.
The man motioned downward to show off the black body bag.
Static Man: Your lies lead to her demise.
The camera remained on the body bag for a second longer before it returned to the man in the wolf’s mask.
Static Man: I ask for a moment of silence, as we all bow our heads and remember her as she was. Remember the times when she was pure, and righteous. Not as we see her now. Not as this soulless empty shell. As we return to the Earth, may we all use her sacrifice as a lesson. Thou shalt not praise false prophets. Bury her.
The man in the wolf’s mask lowered his head as he closed the book in his hand. He took a step back as the larger man walked into the frame. He leaned down and lifted the black body back and moved it over the grave. He took a second before he lowered her down and dropped the body bag into the hole. The larger man stood up and grabbed the shovel and stuck it into the pile of dirt at the top of the grave.
Static Man: Ashes to ashes…
The larger man lifted a scoop of dirt and threw it into the hole.
Static Man: Dust to dust…
The larger man continued to scoop up the dirt and fill in the hole.
Static Man: She is dead to us.
The man in the wolf’s mask turned and walked away the larger man continue to fill in the grave.
Mauro Ranallo: Up next, our main event... the Gateway Champion, The Miz, takes on the two-time King of the Ring and former World Champion, Sami Zayn!
"Worlds Apart" by CFO$ hit, and the crowd gave a mixed reaction as Sami Zayn came to the ring, accompanied by Kevin Owens. Sami danced to the ring, but in a way which seemed to mock the entrance fans were used to. This seemed to amuse Kevin Owens.
Corey Graves: You know Mauro, I still don't understand what is going on with these two. How can Sami stand there with a man who was his sworn enemy?
Mauro Ranallo: I don't know, Corey! Zayn and Owens have said nothing since Zayn helped Kevin Owens win the elimination tag match at Survivor Series... they're keeping everyone guessing.
When Zayn was in the ring, "I Came To Play" by Downstait hit and the crowd cheered as The Miz made his way to the ring. Miz glared at Owens, who was standing at ringside, then began talking smack to Sami Zayn as he entered the ring. The referee called for the bell, and Miz exchanged right hands back and forth with Zayn. Miz gained the upper hand, and he whipped Zayn into the corner, then hit him with the Awesome Clothesline! Zayn fell to the mat, and Miz stomped on him several times, then pulled him to his feet and hit a snapmare driver. Miz hooked the leg and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout! As Miz got to his feet, Owens reached underneath the bottom rope, trying to trip up Miz. Miz got his foot out of the way and told Owens "nice try", but the distraction gave Zayn time to recover, and as Miz turned his attention back to Sami Zayn, Zayn poked him in the eyes and got back to his feet. Zayn whipped Miz against the ropes and hit him with an arm drag, then as Miz got to his feet, Zayn hit him with the Blue Thunder Bomb! He hooked both legs and the referee counted – 1... 2... kickout! Zayn got to his feet and stomped on Miz repeatedly, then sat Miz up and went to apply a chinlock. Miz fought out of it, and both men got to their feet. Miz and Zayn exchanged right hands once more, and this time Sami Zayn was able to gain the upper hand. Zayn set Miz up for the Michinoku Driver... but Miz countered it, rolling Sami up! The referee counted – 1... 2... kickout!
Corey Graves: Awesome counter by The Miz!
As Miz got to his feet, Kevin Owens got onto the ring apron and began yelling at him. For a second, Miz looked like he was going to ignore him... but then he turned around and hit Owens with a huge right hand, knocking him off the apron! The crowd cheered, then quickly booed as Zayn attacked Miz from behind. Zayn turned Miz around and hit an exploder suplex into the corner, then signalled for the Helluva Kick! Zayn charged towards Miz... but Miz moved out of the way at the last second, then after Zayn had collided with the turnbuckles, Miz hit him with the Skull Crushing Finale! Miz hooked the leg, but before the referee could make the count, Owens pulled Miz out of the ring and pummelled him at ringside. The referee called for the bell, disqualifying Zayn and giving Miz the DQ victory.
Mauro Ranallo: Miz wins by disqualification, but now he has to deal with both Owens and Zayn!
After beating Miz down, Owens went to powerbomb him onto the ring apron... but Miz broke free, and threw Owens into the ring steps. He then grabbed his title and made his way up the ramp, making sure there was distance between him and Zayn/Owens. Zayn rolled out of the ring and helped Owens to his feet, and the two Canadian superstars were about to go after Miz when Jimmy Havoc walked through the curtain.
Jimmy Havoc: Sami, Kevin. Don't get me wrong, I'm not Miz's biggest fan... but I'm the GM now. I have to maintain order. If you two want to get your hands on The Miz, you're going to have to wait... until Christmas Eve of Destruction.
Miz turned to face Havoc, wondering what the GM meant.
Jimmy Havoc: Here's my idea. You three obviously have unfinished business, and there is no number one contender for the Gateway Title. So at Christmas Eve of Destruction, Miz will be defending the title against both Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens in a triple threat match.
Owens and Zayn looked pleased with this, but Havoc wasn't done yet.
Jimmy Havoc: Wait! Before you start celebrating, remember only one of you can win. Let's see if this friendship of yours really is repaired, or if it's just an alliance of convenience that can be broken by greed. Also, the match is going to be one you're very familiar with, Kevin. A TLC4 match!
Mauro Ranallo: Mamma Mia!
Corey Graves: Kevin Owens competed in the first TLC4 match, at Christmas Eve of Destruction two years ago!
Miz turned back to Owens and Zayn, telling them both to bring it. Owens and Zayn looked concerned about the TLC4 match. His work done, Havoc dropped the microphone and walked back through the curtain.
Mauro Ranallo: What a card Christmas Eve of Destruction is turning out to be... it promises to be an unmissable night of action!
Corey Graves: Happy Holidays everybody! Can't wait to see you live on December 24th!
The EBWF logo flashed as Warfare went off the air.
