We cut backstage to where we see John Constantine walking through the arena, a smug look upon his features. That is, until Leon Kensworth approaches him from one side.
Kensworth: John! John! I was hoping to catch you tonight. A lot has been said about your refusal to compete in your match with El Swago tonight; and in so refusing to defend the Elite X Championship. Have you heard anything from WZCW Management about this startling development?
Kensworth thrusts a microphone in front of Constantine; an action which draws the ire and a horrible look from the Elite X Champion.
Constantine: I'm afraid not, Leon. As much as I would love to say that WZCW Management have chosen to apologize to me for embarrassing me at Meltdown and Ascension two weeks ago, my mailbox has gone cold suddenly. On numerous occasions tonight, I have tried to reach out to Vance Bateman but that, too, has been a fruitless endeavour.
Kensworth: So what does that mean for WZCW and the Elite X Championship match for tonight, John?
Constantine takes a sharp intake of breath and holds it for a second.
Constantine: It means that the management of this place have shown me exactly what I knew all along, that they have no idea what they are doing. First, they refuse me entry into the World Championship match at Redemption. Then, they pair me up with Mikey Stormrage to defend my Elite X Championship. And now they make me defend this Championship against someone so undeserving of my time. They really have no clue, Leon.
Constantine stops for a moment, considering his words carefully.
Constantine: But perhaps this is exactly what is required of me, Leon, Perhaps I should go out there and destroy El Swago so thoroughly that the WZCW Management have no choice but to feel guilty about it. Perhaps I should end the career of El Swago before it has even begun. Perhaps that is the exact message that I should have sent WZCW Management.
With that, Constantine walks away from Leon.
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Harrys: The following contest is scheduled for one fall!
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Eve Taylor makes her way out, walking with confidence as she marches down the ramp towards the ring. Rather than comment on the appearance of fans, she walks with a determined look on her face. She enters the ring and holds her hand up, letting the boos cascade around her.
Harrys: Introducing first, from Milan, Italy; "The Fabulous" Eve Taylor!
Copeland: Eve Taylor looks ready to square off against the World Heavyweight Champion Matt Tastic. The question is, what condition will the World Champ be in?
Cohen: Oh I'm sure he'll use that as an excuse to losing to someone so much more beautiful than him. Eve Taylor has this in the bag.
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The music starts playing, but there's no sign of the World Champion. The music plays on for almost a minute as Eve Taylor walks to the ref asking for the countout to begin. The crowd buzzes as there is still no sign. The music stops as the crowd begins chanting for Tastic.
Cohen: Look at this Seabass, he's not even going to show his ugly face.
Copeland: It appears the attack by the Elite is simply too much for Tastic to overcome tonight.
Referee Keith Morse continues to be lambasted by Eve Taylor, finally giving in and calling for the bell. He begins the ten count as the crowd boos loudly.
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Cohen: An easy win for the third head of Cerberus here tonight!
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The crowd rises to their feet as Tastic comes walking from the back, limping his way to the entrance stage, dragging the World Title along the ground. He begins making his way down the ramp, but the count is to 6!
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Tastic drops the World Title as he tries to hurry to the ring.
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Tastic slides in at the last second! Before he can get to his feet however, Taylor is all over him, stomping away at him. Tastic can barely cover up before Eve presses her foot to his throat, pulling on the ropes for extra leverage. Morse starts the five count, warning Eve to back up. She obliges at four, holding her hands up as it's clear there's not much in the tank for Tastic already.
Copeland: Matt made it to the ring, but I'm not sure how long he can go. He's already breathing heavy.
Cohen: Should have just stayed in the back. Now he's going to get dissected.
Tastic pulls himself up using the ropes, but eats a sidekick from Taylor and gets sent to the outside. Taylor follows after him, kicking at his feet just to add insult to injury. She lifts Tastic to his feet and whips him across into the steel steps, sending the World Champ flying head over heels. Taylor takes her time walking over to him as Morse starts the ten count again. Tastic tries to crawl away but Taylor stomps down right on the small of his back. Tastic yells out in pain as she looks up at Morse, the count up to five. She hops up onto the apron, striking a pose as she throws her hair back to boos from the crowd. She slides into the ring and back out, breaking the count. She pulls Tastic back up and goes to whip him face first into the steel post, but Tastic counters! Eve crashes shoulder first with a sickening thud and Tastic falls to his knees, breathing heavily as he holds his hand to his back while reaching up for the apron. The crowd gets behind the World Champion as he pulls himself back into the ring. Meanwhile Eve is down holding her shoulder, the count to five as she tries to pull herself back up.
Copeland: Signs of life from Tastic finally! At worst he's gained some space and a chance to recover.
Cohen: Eve has to hurry to her feet and get in the ring, the count is working against her here.
She crawls towards the apron as the count gets up to seven. She pulls herself in at eight, but Tastic is still down on the mat. The crowd begins chanting his name and he looks up towards the crowd, his eyes going wide as he works himself up. He pulls up to a standing position from the ropes and connects with a spinning backfist to the rising Taylor. She's knocked back into the corner and Tastic begins unloading with corner kicks before pulling her out and hitting a snap powerslam! He goes for the cover, 1...................2..........Taylor kicks out! Tastic holds his hands to his head, knowing he was so close to the victory. He pulls Eve up and whips her across, lifting her up and connecting with the Kaioken Spinebuster! Hhe jacknifes into a pin, 1.................2.................Taylor kicks out again! Tastic is up to his feet, leaning into the corner as the crowd continues to pump him up. He rushes forward as Eve stands up, but Eve connects with the Supermodel Kick! She falls into the pin, 1......................2...............Tastic kicks out at the last second!
Copleand: Oh! And just as Tastic was gaining momentum, Eve counters with the Supermodel Kick!
Cohen: That was a perfect counter Seabass!
Both are down and Referee Morse checks on both as Eve slowly stands up to her feet. Tastic is still down and hasn't moved since the roundhouse kick, his face straight down in the mat. The crowd pleads Tastic to get up, but there's nothing there, except for his fingers gripping into the mat slightly. Morse starts the ten count on him.
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Matt starts to slowly move his head! The crowd's cheering gets louder as he begins to slow push himself up. Morse checks up on him, but Matt waves him off. Morse continues the count.
Cohen: He's done Morse! Call for the bell!
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Tastic pushes himself to his feet! But Eve quickly grabs his arm, and delivers the Fashion Statement! The crowd's cheering is deflated immediately, the arena silent as Eve goes for the cover, 1........................2....................3!
Harrys: Here is your winner, Eve Taylor!
Copeland: A gritty effort from Tastic, but it's clear the attack by Ty Burna and the Elite just took too much out of him, and Eve picked apart the bones.
Cohen: Now now Seabass, let's not diminish her victory here tonight. Eve Taylor just pinned the World Champion clean in the ring!
Eve gets to her feet and the referee raises her hand in victory, the crowd booing loudly as she strikes a pose over Tastic. She turns and exits the ring as Tastic is still face down in the ring.
Copeland: Just an unfortunate night for our world.....
Suddenly the lights go out as the crowd begins booing even louder. They come back up with Serafina standing in the ring with the World Heavyweight Title in her hands. She kneels down in front of Matt, slowly draping the title across his chest, her violet eyes peering through the darkness of the hood of her cloak.
Serafina: This is only the beginning Matt. Darker days lie ahead for you. This is your final warning.
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We transition to Leon Kensworth who is standing by with a microphone in his hand backstage.
Kensworth: Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome my guest at this time, the WZCW Eurasian champion Daddy Mack.
The crowd can be heard cheering as the old veteran walks onto the screen with the title around his shoulder yet still feeling the effects of his earlier match. Eve Taylor is in the ring and watches the crowd seemingly ignore her victory, making her visibly angry. She storms out of the ring as Leon continues the interview.
Kensworth: Earlier tonight, you teamed up with Bruce Irwin to take on the number one contenders to the WZCW Tag Team champions Cerberus but ended up with the loss thanks to Ramparte using your own belt to gain the victory. How do you feel about that?
Mack adjusts his belt before answering the question.
Mack: Well you see Leon, I feel more happier than angry, yeah. Going up against competitors like Big Bruce and the Mack Attack, the seasoned tag team Cerberus required them to use foreign objects, yeah, to achieve victory - much like when Constantine, my champion equal, yeah, needed to invest in the help of another to ensure he comes out on top - so it makes me feel great. The Mack Attack is definitely back on track to hack through the competition and it seems the hounds, the former tag champs, are starting to lose their bite.
Taylor: Oh c'mon on!
Leon & Mack stop the interview as they hear Eve Taylor approaching, yelling her statement from a distance. She eventually comes into the frame and looks at Leon with a bewildered look.
Taylor: Seriously Leon? You're going to interview this loser just as I come out victorious over the World Champion? The World Champion Leon! How does this poor excuse for a champion gets priority under the spotlight over an achievement that I just accomplished? I should slap you for pulling a stunt like that... but I think I'll direct my attention at the washed-up wrestler.
Taylor shifts her focus onto Daddy Mack.
Taylor: Whatever happened during your match with Constantine was simply a business decision. I was willing to let that slide. Blatantly disrespecting me by interrupting my celebration, taking away my spotlight and verbally abusing my family of Cerberus? Those are insults I cannot ignore. You have made things personal with me and now I'm going to reciprocate by doing everything I can to take away the one thing that still makes you relevant, the Eurasian championship.
Mack stares at his championship belt before looking at Eve.
Mack: It wasn't the intentions of the Mack Attack to cause any disrespect to yourself Miss Taylor, yeah... but if you're looking to challenge the big daddeh for the title, Daddy Mack has no problem accepting.
At that moment, the Meltdown General Manager Vance Bateman makes his presence felt by the two competitors. He steps in before anything else happens.
Bateman: I couldn't help but overhear this little conversation and apparently the two of you have no qualms about competing for the Eurasian championship. Normally, I wouldn't allow such things to happen since I am the man around here who makes the decisions but since Daddy Mack has yet to have an opponent at the upcoming Pay-Per-View, I think I can make an exception and make it official. Daddy Mack will face off against Eve Taylor for the Eurasian championship at Redemption. Have a good evening, you two.
Bateman walks off, leaving the two competitors to finish their staredown. Taylor looks at Mack with a smirk, her anger subsiding momentarily as she takes once last glance at the Eurasian championship before leaving. Mack is left there by himself, watching her leave as he holds his title belt.
Cohen: Looks like we've got ourselves another title match for Redemption! Hopefully Eve will teach that old man some manners!
Copeland: I still don't understand why Eve was the angry one over this situation when it was her who made the first move. Daddy Mack was merely having an interview and she gets ticked off like that?
Cohen: Her emotions ended up getting her a title match so it wasn't all bad, right?
Copeland: Speaking of title matches, we are about to come up to the main event of Meltdown. It's the Elite X champion John Constantine going up against El Swago for the title. Stay tuned!
The lights immediately go out and we go to commercial.