RESULTS - FWP Scion - Panama City Beach, FL - 07/03/2024

We cut backstage, where we see Aurora and Damon Graves getting ready for their respective matches. Aurora sits in uncharacteristic silence, her hair falling around her face as she laces up her boots.

Damon: You’ve been awfully quiet, Harley. In fact, you didn’t say a word during the entire drive out here.

Aurora looks up at her husband, her hair flipping back over her shoulders.

Aurora: Nothing personal; I just...

Damon nods his head.

Damon: I know. Believe me… I got a little pissed off about it, too. But for different reasons.

A low growl rumbles in Aurora’s throat as she finishes tightening her laces.

Aurora: This guy just thinks he can come in here, act like he can disrespect MY FAMILY and get away with it?

She shakes her head, her eyes full of righteous indignation.

Aurora: Not if I have anything to say about it!

Damon puts his hands on his wife’s shoulders in an effort to get her to calm down.

Damon: I get it, Harley. I just want you to stay focused on what’s at stake.

Aurora: I know damn well what’s at stake. This guy wants to think that I’m looking past him; that I’m more focused on “that other challenger...”

She sneers as she says those words with a hint of mocking in her voice.

Aurora: Well, I’ve got news for him. “That other challenger” knows me a hell of a lot better than anyone else in this company. “That other challenger” is a bigger threat to me and what I want to accomplish in my career than anyone on the roster. “That other challenger...”

Damon: You’re absolutely right, Harley! I DO know you better than anyone else. There’s no one in this company that can read you and know what move you’re about to make before you make it. Just like I know you’re going to make him eat his own boot when you go out there.

Aurora takes a deep breath, then another. She relaxes her shoulders a little, prompting Damon to nod his head.

Damon: That’s my girl. You’ve got this, I know you do. As for me...

He slips into his ring vest, the back of which bears the image of a woman with patches of green dragon scales on her arms and legs, and wings that mimic the logo from Devil May Cry 5.

Damon: It’s almost like having our girls here with us.

Aurora chuckles softly.

Aurora: When Kyrie gets older...

Damon: MUCH older...

Aurora rolls her eyes and laughs.

Aurora: Yeah, yeah… now get your ass out there and show Avery what it means to wrestle a Graves.

Damon: ♪I ain’t afraid of no ghosts!♪

Aurora shakes her head as Damon heads out of the dressing room, humming “Ghostbusters” as the scene cuts away.



Kylie Minogue classic 'The Locomotion' hits the speakers, and almost immediately later Avery Smith comes bursting through the curtain like a ray of sunshine. She skips and dances on down the ramp, smiling and stopping to talk to the younger fans in attendance. When at the ring, she slides under the bottom rope and continues the fun - picking up where she left off by dancing to the catchy beat.

Murphy: The following contest is scheduled for one fall. First in the ring from St Augustine, Florida... she is Avery Smith!

Once the intro to “Dirty Angel” begins to play, the camera pans to the entrance ramp, where Damon stands with his head down. He brings his hands together, knuckles out, and the image focuses on the tattoos spelling “Stay Down” as he raises his head. Once the main melody hits, he splits his hands and saunters towards the ring. He briefly wraps one of his arms around the ring post, resting it on the turnbuckle. He scans the audience for a moment before entering the ring.

Murphy: And from Las Vegas, Nevada via Inglewood, California... he is Damon Graves!

Damon seems to be whistling to himself.

Lauren: Is Damon whistling the ghost busters theme song?

Bryce Kyle laughs.

Kyle: Apparently so!

The referee calls for the bell.

DING DING

Avery Smith goes on the immediately offense, sliding behind Damon looking for a Sleeper hold. Damon manages to break it, and shoots himself off towards the ropes. He returns with a running kick to Smith. She drops hard to the mat, but bounces back up to her feet. Damon looks to grab her head, but she reverses out of it. She slides behind Damon and is able to use a schoolboy style pin attempt.

ONE

Damon kicks out easily.

Lauren: Only a one count for Avery Smith.

Damon tumbles back up to his feet quicker than Avery, and he meets her with a Step Up Enzuigiri. He connects hard as a collective "oooooohhhh" from the crowd is heard. Damon makes the cover.

ONE

T-

And Avery manages to kick out. Damon rolls back up to his feet, and grabs the head of Avery Smith dragging her to her feet. He sends her into the ropes and as she returns, Damon hits a hard Tilt-a-whirl Powerbomb sending her to the mat!

Lauren: What an impact!

Not letting up, Damon looks to finish this off sooner than later with Luck Runs Out (Inside Toe Hold Inverted Figure Four Leglock). He locks it in and Avery can only fight it for a couple of seconds before tapping out.

DING DING DING

Lauren: Wow! What an impressive win!

Kyle: It seems like someone or something lit a fire under Damon Graves-

Lauren: Maybe the verbal back and forth between Aurora and Slim? Or maybe he needed to prove that he was as viable as a champion as anyone else?

Damon's arm is raised by the referee.

Murphy: The winner of the match... he is Damon Graves!

We see a preview for Aurora vs Damon at FWP Presents PRIME.




We cut backstage where we see Stella Basch standing in front of a poster promoting the upcoming PLE, Prime. Standing beside her is backstage interviewer CJ Houston, a microphone in his hand.

CJ: Earlier tonight, we heard from Jackson Cole, who had a rather… interesting proposal for you, Stella Basch. Have you given any thought to what he’s asking for?

Stella periodically looks in his direction as she gets in a few last-minute pre-match stretches.

Stella: I’ve had the entirety of the show to think about it, but honestly, I would prefer to stay focused on Tom Carradine.

CJ nods his head in acknowledgment before he continues.

CJ: Speaking of Tom, is there anything beyond what we’ve seen going on between the two of you?

Stella is a little annoyed at this point, narrowing her eyes as she glares at him.

Stella: That’s a question that has been answered several times already. There.

She clasps her hands together.

Stella: Is.

She repeats the gesture.

Stella: Nothing.

Again.

Stella: Going.

One final time.

Stella: On.

She shakes her head.

Stella: We’re just a couple of gamers that bonded over a common interest; nothing more. As for tonight, well, I won the last game I played against him; let’s see if I can beat him in the ring.

CJ: Getting back to Jackson Cole’s challenge, do you have an answer for him?

Stella looks into the camera and smiles.

Stella: Maybe it’s the rush of pre-match adrenaline flowing through me, but if it’s a chance at redeeming yourself after our first match, then GAME ON! Consider your challenge accepted!

CJ: Well, there you have it, folks! We have another match set up for Prime in Tallahassee!

Stella: Great! Now that that’s out of the way, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got a match to get to...

Stella nods her head, smiling as she walks out of frame. With that, the scene cuts away.



Scene cuts backstage to Catering, where we find Tom Carradine looking at the selection of fruit. He picks up an apple and sinks his teeth into it, only to stop mid-bite by an ominous voice from behind.

Voice: Just the person I’m looking for…

Tom turns around with the apple still in his mouth to find Donovan Basch standing there, arms folded. Tom cautiously finishes his bite of apple before speaking.

Tom: Oooookay...

Donovan: You and I need to have a little… chat.

Tom: Chat? About what?

Donovan: About Stella.

Tom backs up and raises his hands in a gesture of peace.

Tom: Look, I’m not…

Donovan cuts him off.

Donovan: While Stella IS old enough to choose this path in life and make her own decisions, I will NOT stand by and see her get hurt.

Tom lowers his hands as the expression on his face switches from fear to anger.

Tom: Hurt her? I don’t know what you’re reading into things, but I’m NOT out to hurt your sister!

Tom’s outburst puts a hint of a smile on Donovan’s face.

Tom: I get it. You’re Stella’s big brother and you want to protect her, but she’s a grown woman. Treat her that way, man! If you keep trying to stifle her, she’ll grow to resent you. Do you want that?

The smile that WAS forming on Donovan’s face quickly disappears.

Donovan: Don’t presume to know what my sister thinks, Carradine…

Tom: Because that’s YOUR job, right?

Donovan gets chest to chest with Tom and stares down at him. To his credit, Tom doesn’t back down this time.

Donovan: I WILL be keeping an eye on you.

Tom: Go for it, big man…

Donovan turns to leave, shoulder-checking Tom in the process. Scene cuts back to ringside.




As the intro to Calimari Inkantation blares over the sound system, blue spotlights focus on a single spot on the stage. A curtain of blue pyro rains down from above, and as the lyrics kick in, Stella bursts through the curtains, pausing at the center of the stage, where she takes aim with her index fingers toward the ring. She then makes her way down toward the ring, high fiving the fans as she moves from one side of the aisle to the other. Once near the ring, she makes a running start, jumping straight onto the ring apron before vaulting over the top rope, landing on her feet. She then moves to the corner, climbing to the top turnbuckle to pose for the fans.

Murphy: The following contest is schedule for one fall! First in the ring from Oceanside, California... she is Stella Basch!

The opening chorus of “I Want It All” plays over the arena’s sound system as Tom stands onstage. Once the first power chord hits, he throws his arms wide open, exhorting the crowd to acknowledge him. As the song continues, he preens, soaking the reaction of the crowd. Once he enters the ring, he makes a show of removing his ring jacket before warming up in the corner of the ring.

Murphy: And from Laguna Beach, California... he is Tom Carradine!

The referee calls for the bell.

DING DING

Kyle: So these two-

Lauren: Really, Bryce? You saw what I saw. Stella said that they are just friends. And in this business, you sometimes have to go one-on-one with friends. You know that!

The match begins as the two of them circle each other for a minute, trying to see who will make the first move. Stella does, as she slides behind Tom. She lifts him into the air looking for some offense, but he blocks it. He manages to rotate behind her, and attempts the same. He lifts her up, but she manages to block it as well. He backs off as she returns to the opposite side of the ring. It is clear that they are both unsure how to approach each other, but before there is too much of a weird standoff, Stella charges forward looking for a dropkick. She connects sending Tom hard to the corner still standing. Stella kips back up to her feet, and sees a chance to use the corner to her advantage. She charges forward towards him, but he manages to side step her sending her shoulder first into the ring post. Tom quickly uses a rollup to try to pin, but Stella manages to use the momentum and rolls through it. She rolls to her feet, and a kick to the side of the head of Tom. It catches him off guard, as she grabs the head of Carradine. She aims for the corner looking for a Tornado DDT, but once again Tom has her scouted and shoves her off. She stops her momentum with her hands on the top ropes.

Lauren: What a back and forth! Both of these two really want to one-up the other, but they obviously have done their homework!

Kyle: "Friends" obviously would know each other's work.

Lauren: I hate your sarcasm.

Kyle: What! Me?

Stella quickly heads up the corner and Moonsaults her way back onto Tom who catches her and is driven to the mat. She manages to cover.

ONE

And Tom easily kicks out. He pushes her off of him and kips up to his feet. She does the same. Before Stella can continue on the offense, Tom uses a whip to send her into the ropes. He charges towards her and connects with a running Leg Lariat. She drops hard to the mat. He grabs her by the arm and lifts her up to her feet. Sending Stella into the corner, Tom is able to connect with a Corner Body Splash. Stella stumbles forward and falls to both knees, clearly taken aback by the move. Tom climbs to the top of the corner and leaps off with a dropkick to her back, sending her face first into the mat. Carradine rolls her over and hooks a leg.

ONE

TWO

And Stella manages to kickout.

Lauren: The two of them started off unsure, but clearly they are giving it their all!

Tom gets back to his feet and waits for Stella to slowly get to hers. As she does, he slides behind her and connects with an Inverted Powerslam. Calling for Stella to get to her feet, Tom waits for the right moment. As she gets up to her feet, Tom grabs her looking for All Eyes On Me (Stalling Double Underhook Brainbuster) but Stella is able to push him and slide out of it. Stella quickly slides herself outside of the ring to collect her thoughts.

Lauren: Smart play by Stella Basch to collect her thoughts.

Tom takes the moment for a breather of his own, as the referee begins a ten count.

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

FIVE

Stella nods and slides back into the ring. Tom allows her the chance to rise back up to her feet. He charges forward looking for a lariat, but she manages to duck it. Turning around towards him, she hits a Hurricanrana sending him flying across the ring. He lands on his back. Seeing an opening, Stella runs up the corner near him and uses a Shooting Star Press to give herself a chance to win this match. She connects much to the cheers of the fans impressed by her athleticism. She hooks a leg for the pin attempt.

ONE

TWO

And somehow Tom manages to kick out of it. Still fighting, he tosses her off as she manages to land on her feet. Taking a note from his book, as Tom gets to his feet Stella connects with a wicked Superkick sending him hard to the mat. Looking to end things, Stella again heads up to the top corner looking for Meteor Strike (Diving Somersault Senton) but there is nobody home as Tom is able to roll out of the way. The fans pop as there is now an opening for Tom Carradine to try and win this.

Lauren: This has been a hell of a match!

Kyle: I've got to admit, I am in agreement.

Tom waits patiently as Stella finally gets up to her feet. She does and turns around to a Superkick of his own!

Lauren: Stella used a move from his aresenal... it is only fair he uses it back!

He grabs her by the head and lifts her up to her feet.

Lauren: This is it! He is going to end it!

Tom executes All Eyes On Me (Stalling Double Underhook Brainbuster) sending her hard to the mat. He slowly blinks, realizing he likely his this in the bag and in so, defeating his friend. He covers, hooking both legs.

ONE

TWO

THREE

DING DING DING

Lauren: Wow! We are seeing quite possibly the future of Florida Wrestling Prestige here!

Murphy: The winner of the match... Tom Carradine!

Stella realizes what just happened and Tom sees that he did manage to pull it off. Tom checks on her to make sure that she is okay and she seems to be good. They both raise to their feet as the referee raises the arm of Tom. Stella seems happy for her friend, but also a bit exhausted and sore. The cameras play a preview for FWP Presents PRIME.



"My House" by Flo Rida begins to play on the PA System. The fans rise to their feet to see who this is, having no context at all.

Lauren: Who-

Maverick Huntley III enters the arena with smiles. He is accompanied by two backstage workers, each carrying a cloth covered case.

Kyle: It's the boss, CL! Pay your respects!

Huntley III slaps the hands of a few fans on his way down, obviously being in a good mood after the release of Samoa Rising earlier in the night. He climbs up the stairs and enters the ring, as both men stand behind him with the cloth covered case in hand.

Huntley: Ladies and gentleman... are you enjoying the show?

The fans pop, and cheer loudly chanting F-Dub-P! F-Dub-P!

Huntley: So I teased some things for tonight, but first let's remind everyone what Aurora and Damon will be fighting for at FWP Presents PRIME in Tallahassee....

One of the men hand the case over to Maverick, who slides the cloth off. He then opens the case to reveal the Prestige Championship!



Huntley: The ultimate prize in this company... our first ever Prestige Champion will be crowned in a month.

The crowd cheers. Maverick hands the title back to the worker to hold.

Huntley: With the expansion of our roster, we will be introducing two others titles side-by-side of the Prestige Championship. It is important to have plenty of gold to fight for, am I right?

The fans cheer loudly! Maverick takes the other one, slides off the cloth, and pulls a brand new title out from the case.

Huntley: This is the Florida Wrestling Prestige, Coastal Championship!



Kyle: That thing is a work of beauty!

Lauren: Seconded! Maverick Huntley has outdid himself!

Huntley: At PRIME in a month... we will be holding qualifying matches for the Coastal Championship Blitz Match which will be on the first episode of SCION after the Premier Live Event. We will crown two championships in two shows!

The crowd pops again as "My House" plays again, with Huntley and the two workers leaving the ring and heading up entrance ramp.