L.A.W. - League of Anime Wrestling

Match Type : Standard
Win Condition Pinfall, Submission, Disqualification, KO, or Count-out

Kanata had declared her intention to join the race into the Openweight title. She glanced over her scars that laid throughout her body as she was sitting on the bench in the locker room. She recalled all the moments where she had all the scars from, be it from a hardcore match... A past altercation. She had come to realize that with the requirement of the qualifiers being one where she needs to endure a certain length before she deemed to pass the match... She knew she'll have difficulties. But despite her broken down body, she was eager to show that she can still go the length with sheer willpower and passion.

To hear that her opponent was a young one, Kanata knew coming in she'd have disadvantage in durability. But she really wanted to show that she can outlast her opponent and perhaps take a victory too. Taking on the robe to conceal her body, Kanata then walked out of the locker room and onto the backstage. With her first to make her entrance, her presence made the backstage crew immediately starts working on the lights and the music for her entrance.




The lights around the arena went out, the solemn music plays throughout the arena. After a few moment, Kanata slowly walked out of the curtain and a spotlight followed her. The light made her white robe shines brightly as she made determined steps through the ramp towards the ring. Walking up the stairs onto the apron, she spares no time to adhere to the crowd. Entering the ring, she stood at the center and looked over to the crowd in a stoic expressionless gaze. The announcer then announced her name along with her height and weight as she walked to her corner. Taking off her robe after.

Appearance

Upon her disrobing, she revealed that she's barefooted... Not wearing any accessories at all safe for the scars she accumulated throughout her years that was shown throughout her legs and arms. Black leotard that fits her figure quite well. Her well formed abs could be seen underneath it. As well as her muscular limbs. Huffing out lightly as her music faded out, Kanata waved her hair lightly as she turned to the entrance to see her opponent coming into the match.

"I thought we'd already discussed this, right?" Victoria asked, much more intensely than usual. "And we agreed that you would trust my choice."

Astrid didn't answer right away. She had already finished her warm-up, but decided to spend another minute hitting the punching bag several times. The blonde perfectly remembered the conversation with her manager, although, to be honest, she did not want to remember it, especially considering what happened in the match after that conversation. But in any case, this time everything was a little different and the reasons for Astrid's discontent, if it could be called that, were different. She sent the last hard punch into the punching bag, and then took a deep breath.

"Do you follow the news of other federations?" she asked, turning to her manager.
"Not really," the Englishwoman shrugged, "I have enough work here, so I need to spend my time rationally, why?"
"Then let me tell you some of the latest news," Astrid went to the locker to put on her wristbands, "a star, MJ, came to one major federation, she was very popular at one time, but in fact all this is in the past. And literally after several matches, she took the title from a young, beautiful and promising champion, DP. This happened not because she was stronger, but because it was the desire of the leadership. New ratings due to the fact that now their champion is a once popular star of the past. And only everyone forgot that because of this, a young and promising fighter lost what she deserved."
"And how does this relate to..." Victoria raised her left eyebrow.
"They don't know when they should leave in order to make way for the next generation," Astrid summed up, "it's absolutely the same when champions bathe in the spotlight, and new fighters have to survive in order to get at least a small place in the sun."

Victoria frowned, she didn't know that Astrid had such an attitude to such things. Charlotte could have expressed such a point of view, but she did not expect this from the Norwegian woman. The Englishwoman sighed and crossed her arms under her chest.

"You know..."
"Age is no guarantee of efficiency," Astrid cut her off.
"And youth is no guarantee of innovation," Victoria retorted.

The blonde stared at her manager. There was a few moments of silence, and then Astrid grinned slightly and left the locker room, leaving Victoria alone. She headed down the long corridor, thinking about both her manager's words and the upcoming match. She has said more than once that she is here to fight and that she is ready to face any opponent. But sometimes it can be quite difficult to be true to your word. The upcoming match was proof of that. She agreed to this, but at the same time Astrid could not get rid of irritation about the fact that her rival is many times older than her.

Entering the small waiting room, Astrid realized that her rival had already arrived. Kanata's music was coming to an end, which meant that in a few moments it would be the Golden Dragon's turn. The blonde took a deep breath, then clenched her right fist and hit her left palm.

"To the last drop of sweat!" she said to herself.

Entrance Music

Attire

A few seconds of increasing rhythm and then the hall was filled with dynamic music. Astrid came out from behind the curtains to loud applause from the audience. After taking a few steps forward, she stopped. There was a confident smile on her face. The blonde raised both hands above her head, joining her palms in the manner of a crown. The noise in the hall did not decrease for almost a second. And she'd be lying if she said she didn't like it. The Norwegian woman began to gain popularity from the first day thanks to her audacious temper and undeniable talent.

The Golden Dragon began to descend the ramp. She had to stop several times in order to give five to particularly active fans who were reaching to her. And she stopped again when she was in front of the ring. She glanced at her rival waiting for her. Astrid's eyes narrowed for a moment, and then she rolled under the bottom rope.

She jumped to her feet and walked confidently to the center of the ring. The ring announcer did not introduce her, Astrid asked for this only during the PPV and other, much bigger matches. And Astrid thought it was the right thing to do. In addition, the audience, apparently, did not need to be reminded of her name. The Golden Dragon pointed at herself with her thumb, not forgetting about this signature gesture, which caused a new wave of noise.

When her music ended, Astrid received the last round of applause and only then turned to her rival. Her eyes ran along Kanata from head to toe. This woman was the same height as her, but she clearly had a little more weight in reserve. But the most remarkable, of course, was the number of scars on her body. On the one hand, this could indicate a rich experience. But on the other hand, it could also indicate that this woman's body was no longer the same as before.

"Astrid Arvidsson, the Golden Dragon," she introduced herself, wanting to maintain a sporting ethic, "and don't think that I'll go easy on you just because you're older."

And although Astrid's words were harsh, there was nothing personal here. So she held out her right hand forward, offering Kanata a handshake. Anyway, the Norwegian woman was a warrior and she had some principles.

Kanata narrowed her eyes as her opponent made her entrance. A young fighter, confident in her steps and the crowd loved her. To the point that Kanata felt that she'd be the future. But so far she's yet to be impressed before she shows her might and talent against her. A short staredown happened before Astrid entered the ring. Kanata closed her eyes and sighed out as she cracked her neck lightly.

Gazing on Astrid from the head to toe. Kanata could see that Astrid had quite the confidence to put on a strong mythical being that is the dragon on her attire. Glancing to the tattoo that she have, her expression remained to be the same unimpressed look. Thinking that it might just for show, but she raised her eyebrow in a rather amused surprise to see Astrid offering her right hand forward in the center of the ring. Introducing herself while also throwing a harsh remark of her old age.

"Huh..." Kanata let out before leaving her corner and approached the center of the ring. "Thinking about you going easy on me just because I'm older would be an insult to myself." She said before taking Astrid's hand and grips it tight. "Kanata Yamamoto, you better show you're as strong as the creature you referred yourself as." Kanata answered the introduction with the same harsh tone as she's unimpressed with her act so far. Letting go of her after a short face to face staredown. Kanata walked back to her corners.

The two started off in the wrong foot, but the crowd was into the upcoming showdown between the old deathmatch veteran against the up and coming powerhouse that is going to happen soon. The referee went over to check on Kanata's first to see if she's ready and inspect her for hidden items. Kanata complied without any protest as she sighed right after and look over to Astrid in the opposite corner. Waiting for the bell to ring to signify that the match has started!

This fight had become personal for Kanata. To see the proud younger fighter was insulted at her warning, and even threatened her that she would sweep her away. Cracking her knuckles as she spread her legs in her stance and then raised her arms up to shoulder level. The bell rings, she walked forward in a more calm manner opposed to Astrid's energetic start.

Kanata's eyes shifted around as she watches Astrid shifted her stance and fist around. Carefully eyeing where her first strike would be, considering the way she moved. Kanata concluded that Astrid had some experience with boxing, she had fought some boxers before back in her glory days. She knew that their punches would hurt. She can tell that, and with how well built Astrid is... She could be in for some troubles should some punches landed on her. But she's not there to be a punching bag, she's there to show that the worn down veteran is still worthy of a strong match with younger up and coming generations or even the current generation.

As the two got up close and personal. Kanata could see Astrid's left flicked forward and blocks her face with her hand. But the jab didn't come, and when she realized it, Kanata looked to her left and see Astrid's right fist moving like a missile straight to her head. In a quick defense, she immediately crosses her forearm and blocked the strike!

The blow forced Kanata to back away a few steps after the impact. Not just a few steps, enough to make Kanata backed to the ropes. Spreading her arms and rested herself on the ropes for a bit, she looked onto Astrid with determination. Huffing out before she left the ropes and approaches Astrid once again. "Gotta do more than that." She said as she reeled her right arm back while approaching the Golden Dragon, going for a rather undisciplined and easy to read move. Rotating her body as she threw her right arm forward with an intention to strike Astrid's chest with a powerful Forearm Strike!!!

Kanata noticed that smile Astrid put up as she landed her forearm strike to her chest! Stopping her motion and standing up straight as she watches Astrid staggered from the blow. Her eyes sharpened, clicking her tongue as it appears she wasn't impressed with the challenge. She tapped her chest lightly as she seemed to be goaded into a challenge of who can take the most punish before going down. She stood still as her foot steadies her stance and focuses onto her chest.

Not faltering as Astrid made her motion, Kanata glared straight at her as she then took the chop head on!!! The amount of force Astrid put into that chop was surprisingly strong! "Gwah!!!" Kanata let out as she was taken aback by the blow, so much that she fell down onto her back with a loud thud onto the canvas! But soldiering on through the stinging pain on her chest and back, Kanata slammed her fist to the canvas and immediately stands back up to her two feet.

"That all you got!?" She let out loudly as she pressed her forehead against Astrid's. Letting out her rage this early as she refuses to be taken down with just one strike. "Bring me everything brat!" She challenged again, though she said this, she wouldn't be passive in this challenge as her right arm swings forward with her hand spread. Aiming to give Astrid the hardest slap to the face to make her knew that she meant exactly what she said and that she wasn't impressed with the strength just yet!

Kanata waved her right hand lightly after that strong slap. She wants more out of Astrid. And what she knows best to bring the best out of her opponent, it's that she needs to get the anger up to bring that raw power out. She's there to prove herself along with bringing that strong fight she craved out of younger talents.

And her idea worked... Worked too well at that as Astrid glared back and really let out that anger. Not budging at all as she was approached, she saw that fist approaching from below and readied herself... And that stiff fist hits Kanata's chin! "Guhhaaa..." Kanata's head shot up as she toppled backwards. Taking some steps backward as her head was rocked and made her lose her sense of balance for a considerable time. But she quickly hooked her arms onto the top rope to balance herself and keep herself standing.

Her expression changed at that instant, she knew now that her opponent isn't just some talentless wannabe and she was impressed with it. She slowly turned her head back and let out a grin towards Astrid. "Fffhhh... Impressive." She let out before she steadied herself. Not wanting to get outdone, Kanata steps forward and then made a dash onto Astrid with her right arm outstretched! "ORAAA!!" Kanata roared out as she intend to put her speed and strength into one strong lariat across Astrid's chest!