Black Tornado's Open Challenge for the USPW Wildcat Title

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Open Challenge for the USPW Wildcat Title
Standard Match: Victory to be awarded via pinfall, submission, knockout, countout, or disqualification.
The winner will become or remain USPW Wildcat Champion.

[Pegasus]

The crowd started cheering loudly as the penultimate match for the undercard was about to get underway and to everyone’s excitement, it would be for another company’s title. It wasn’t long that United Supreme Pro Wrestling signed onto a partnership with League of Anime Wrestling with many opportunities of talent exchanges, promotional material, tape libraries, and even some special cross-promotional matches. The USPW Wildcat Championship represents the top of the Wildcat Division in USPW and many LAW women were sure to join the hunt to get a taste of the pie. The crowd went ballistic as Jonathan Steele came out wearing a red “Fight The LAW” t-shirt with the logo on it, black swimming trunks, and brown sandals as he held a mic.

“Hello LAW! Boy, this never gets old! So, as we set sail and get closer to Flordia, what a way treat we have for all of you. Sanctioned by commissioner Hank Strongbow Williams, the USPW Wildcat Championship will have it’s first defense in LAW tonight!” Jonathan announced as some fans chanted “USPW! USPW! USPW!” but most settled for cheering really loudly.

“Now, my wife, the Black Tornado, is no slouch in that ring. Fought tooth and nail to have this title and she won’t give it up so easily. We’re about to find out who in LAW has the guts to come forward and mark their names in history. Ladies and gentleman, I don’t like wasting time so without further ado, please welcome the reigning and defending USPW Wildcat Champion, BLACK TORNADO!” Jonathan announced as steam started settling on the stage and started forming a spinning spiral as Jonathan tossed the mic away and disappeared into the cyclone as the rock music and thunder crackled over the PA speakers.

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No sooner had Jonathan proclaimed the arrival of the USPW Wildcat Champion than the lights went dark around the stage. For a moment, all was quiet - but then, that silence was broken by a loud clap of thunder, and a flash as though a lightning bolt had broken through the ring. When the voice of the Emergency Alert System came through the speakers next, a few of the fans had to turn to each other, whispering in confusion and wondering if something had gone wrong. But when they heard what the voice was saying, it became clear what it was they were dealing with.

"The following message is shown at the request of the National Weather Service...reports of a Black Tornado have been sighted in the Gulf of Mexico...this is not a test, I repeat, this is not a test...to all those at sea, take shelter in the nearest available facilities and avoid open water..."

Spoiler

Music

And then, the music kicked in - just as the lights rose to reveal the masked woman standing at the top of the entrance ramp. She had a short, translucent purple cape worn around her shoulders, and draped atop it was the USPW Wildcat Championship - the title that would be defended in the coming match, and the title she had defended in many a match back in the States. Many in the crowd now recognized the Tornado for her achievements in USPW, while many were just being introduced to her now. But either way, the cheers lit up the stands. What this meant was an attraction in and of itself. LAW was being visited by the champion of another promotion. They had really made it this far, if they were being recognized by the rest of the wrestling world. And there just might be a chance her title would change hands tonight.

With a grin on her face, Tornado lifted her back up straight before charging toward the ring with an eager stride. As she came to the ring apron, she lunged forward and sprung onto her hands, kicking out her legs to grab the top rope and rolling herself up onto a seated position atop it. The fans gasped at the sight of her coordination and her sense of balance - even those who had seen her on TV before would find it couldn't compare to seeing her feats in person. But they began to cheer even louder as she tossed her cape off her shoulders and stood taller to hoist the Wildcat Championship over her head!

Wildcat Championship

With all that said and done, Tornado hopped down into the ring, walking to the center to show her belt off to the fans. Then, though, she reached for a microphone, placing the belt back down over her shoulder.

"Heeeelloooooo, LAW!" she called out. "How are we doing tonight!?" After the expected outpouring of cheers, she continued. "I've taken on plenty of stiff competition to hold onto this belt back in USPW. Fleur, Haleigh, Carmine...if you're listening to this, believe me, you all gave me a run for my money, but make no mistake, in the end that wasn't enough to put me away. If the Black Tornado is going to seek out a worthy opponent...she'll have to go even further beyond USPW! Which brings me now, to the company that just may have the greatest womens' roster on the planet - and a company that I'm very pleased to be working with tonight! The question now is...can anyone in this roster come forward and show me they have what it takes to take down a champion? Anyone who's tired of waiting around for their chance in LAW, or anyone ready to take a risk...your time is now! The only question is...do you have the confidence to weather the storm? Or are you going to be caught out in the rain?"

[Pegasus]

Jonathan came out with Black Tornado out of the smoke holding hands with his wife as she trudged forward towards the ring. Jonathan clapped his wife on and he even shook hands and took photos with some fans just for his own amusement as he pointed towards the champion. Tornado hopped down off the turnbuckle as the first exchange from USPW had been made and what a treat the audience got into tonight. Jonathan climbed on the apron and grabbed the microphone from a ringside worker and got one for himself. The cheers never died down as the Tornado would be praised from the fans and the little kids with her action figures in their tiny hands.

Tornado made her point clear that she was ready for a new challenge and made it clear that she wanted LAW’s best. Jonathan raised his own mic and pointed at the stage.

“The point couldn’t be made clearer, folks. Any lady wants to try their hand at my wife and sour the evening for us? As a veteran of this ring always says, you want some, come get some!”

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It was all too clear that Tornado had the talent to back up her own words as well as her husband's. The pair made a strong first impression working the LAW pay-per-view as representatives of USPW! And what pair of representatives they were! Tornado's reputation certainly preceded her! Despite this being her first showing at LAW, fans were proudly rocking her merchandise!

The top champion at a partnered promotion and a dominant one at that! Her biggest supporter, seemingly here with the blessing of the commissioner of USPW. The duo wanted strong competition beyond the realm of what USPW had to offer. Tornado and Steele minced no words! They aimed to take USPW and The Wildcat Championship to new heights! And they put out an open challenge to anyone and everyone on the LAW roster! When they asked, the ladies in the back were happy to answer! And the very first among them would be none other than "LAW's Greatest E-Girl" Jem Holland!

Entrance Theme

The legions of fans in attendance roared as they heard Jem's theme song come on! Having amassed a dedicated fan base from well before her wrestling years, Holland commanded quite the presence! Jem's appearance here alone gave way to a thunderous pop! The blonde wore a black LAW tee shirt over her usual white wrestling leotard. White and yellow pyro went off as the blonde posed with her hand on her hip. She winked and then stuck her tongue out as she eyed the masked champion and her husband in the ring.

Jem would make her way down to the ring. She high-fived fans and posed next to some that held up Jem signs. Eventually, Holland would make her way to ringside and collect a mic from one of the staff persons before climbing the steel steps and ducking through the ropes to enter the ring! Jem would eye Tornado curiously for a moment before smiling and welcoming her to LAW!

"Ladies and Gentlemen! Let's give a warm LAW Welcome to USPW and their top champion, Black Tornado!!!!" Jem would roar before clapping and nodding to the fans to do the same.

"You guys are excited, huh? And who can blame you!? Just how much history are we gonna make, tonight?!"

"First major LAW show in Florida! First LAW x USPW match on LAW, is that right? First appearance of your Wildcat Champion on LAW television? Yeah, there's a lot to be excited about, but I bet you nobody's as excited as the people in this ring are right now!" The E-Girl would focus her attention on Black Tornado and Jonathan Steele!

"Tornado, do you know why I'm out here to answer your challenge? It's not just because the people wanna see Jem Holland capture that gold! Though if you accept my challenge, make no mistake, I definitely plan to body you and walk out of here with that belt!" The crowd would interject with reactions of hype and anticipation as Jem announced her intentions here! Jem would have to pause for a moment here while the collective energy on the deck of this naval vessel somehow became even more electric!

"No, it's because the suits in the back asked me to...! And they asked me to come out here and accept your challenge for a very simple reason! Because I love LAW!"

"I love this company! I love what we do and the impact that we have! And I don't think there's anyone more qualified to give you the welcome you deserve! The welcome that the many wrestlers you know and represent at USPW deserve!"

"You came here to expand your horizons, right? To climb a new leaderboard! To soar to new heights so that you can show, not just the fans and wrestlers at USPW but also LAW and the whole world that you can hang just about anywhere! That you can retain against the very best out there and show your worth as a champion even beyond USPW!"

"I can respect allllll of that, Tornado! Heck, I even wish you luck! But here's what you're gonna learn right quick if you keep wrestling on our shows: LAW really does have the greatest wrestlers and the greatest talents that you can find in the world today! And you'll find that talent in places you least expect it!" Holland would step closer, nearly getting nose to nose and bust to bust with Tornado as she alluded to the strong competition there was at LAW, in herself, and in so many others!

"You guys said if anyone wants some, they could come get some, right? Well, I'm Jem Holland, LAW's Greatest E-Girl! And I want some! I want you to think really carefully about whether or not you wanna see this through, girl! Cause everyone on this boat is about to tell you! Once you accept me as a challenger! Once that bell rings!" Jem motioned to the crowd as she prepped her catchphrase! A catchphrase that every Jem Fan in attendance was ecstatic to finish for her!

"YOU BETTER GET SET!" Jem roared!

"TO GET WREKT!!!" Fans all over the vessel roared in unison, hyping Jem up and spurring her on as she removed her LAW shirt and tossed the article of clothing into the front row before leaning over the ropes and handing her mic off to a member of the production crew at ringside! All eyes focused on Tornado to see if this match would indeed get underway! And Jem hopped in place and ran the ropes for a quick second before stopping and focusing on the Wildcat Champion with an expectant and excited expression!

[CaptainL]

After she took her place in the ring, the masked woman stood tall with her hands on her hips, taking a look around. When she saw all the fans who had come bearing her merchandise, she couldn't help but smile a little wider - to a few select young fans, she even leaned a little closer and showed them a wink to let them know that they were seen. Evidently, the announcement that she would be issuing an open challenge had not escaped the attention of any fans of her, or of USPW. It already told her that the partnership was working if it was bringing fans of USPW to LAW, and hopefully, vice versa. It told her that she had succeeded at everything she had set out in agreeing to this match.

But the biggest fan of them all was yet to arrive. And when she did, it would be through the curtains over the entrance ramp! The Tornado flashed Jem a grin as she made her way down the ramp, her shirt all but proclaiming her as the representative of LAW - the one who had stepped forward to show the Wildcat Champion what LAW had to offer. Her boldness, and the way it came through in each of her words, only made Tornado that much more excited, assured she was up against an opponent who would give her a good fight. But what really convinced her was Jem's motivations - that she was doing this out of love for her company; because she wanted to make this work, too.

Smiling even wider, Brianna stepped closer to meet Jem in the middle of the ring. As she looked her in the eye, she nodded her head. Inside, her inner wrestling fangirl was struggling to stay under wraps. She'd been one of those fans in the stands once, those fans who could hardly sit still at the promise of two promotions going head to head, and the opportunities that would have seemed like something out of their wildest dreams had they not been playing out right in front of them. She knew how it felt. And it was for their sake that she wanted to give them all what they wanted - what Jem, too, had promised to bring!

When the streamer stepped back to give Tornado her chance to say her part, she laughed, looking back at her husband with a wink. "Well! I don't think I could have said it better myself. What a speech! Jem, if the folks in the back wanted to pick out someone who could make this match worthwhile, and they went with you...let me be the first to say, they did not make one mistake! Because the woman I see in front of me is someone who's doing this not because she thinks she can beat some nobody from another promotion...not because she wants to add another belt to her list of accomplishments...but because she has such faith in LAW, and in professional wrestling as a whole, that she wants to see it shine its brightest! To elevate the whole industry! Jem, I'm not just a wrestler, but a wrestling fan, and Jon and I have streamed a couple of times ourselves - but even if we didn't, I'd still look at you and see a kindred spirit. We're both here for our promotions, and we'll both be doing our best, but above all else, we want to make this match one to remember - to make this partnership worth it! And I don't know about you...but if you ask me, I couldn't have asked for anyone better to kick off this open challenge!"

She turned to Jonathan, nodding her head, and checking to see if he agreed - but she already knew that such a match was begging to happen, and the cheers of the fans told her that everyone thought the same! "So in that case...do your worst! But don't forget to brace yourself against the storm, because I'm not going easy on you!"

Tornado passed her belt over to Jonathan before she cracked her knuckles, working out her joints. Then, she lowered herself into a stance, raising her hands readied to grapple with her foe. Both of them wanted to do this partnership justice, and the Black Tornado couldn't ask for anything more!

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Jem had listened intently to Brianna's words. Seeing that Tornado was every bit as excited about not only the partnership between their two promotions, but also this match, brought a smile to Holland's face! By this point, everyone in the arena wanted to see these two go at it! The moment the luchadora handed off her USPW Wildcat Championship to her husband, the atmosphere grew electric! Jem brought the elbow of one arm to the forearm of the other and began to stretch! Tornado took a low stance. The E-Girl kept her eyes and her competitive smirk locked on Brianna's own! As her husband cleared the ring and as the official got ready to begin the match, Jem felt compelled to respond!

"Heh! Before I was known for wrestling, I was known for hardcore gaming! Easy mode's just not my style! But that belt, though! And the prestige from USPW that comes with it! It's gonna look really good on a LAW talent like me!" Holland would boast in the few seconds leading up to the ring of the bell that everyone was hotly anticipating!

The moment it rang, The E-Girl mirrored Black Tornado's stance approached her! She was happy to represent her promotion and grapple with the masked woman! She was happy to see LAW and USPW head-to-head like this! And Holland would look to set the tone for this historic match by trying to charge forward and force Tornado into the nearest corner of the ring!

"GRRRAAAA!" Jem would grunt with effort as she tried to take the initiative in this PPV match!

[CaptainL]

Even listening to Jem's boasts, Brianna couldn't help but grin. If anything, she had to bite her lip to keep herself from grinning too much, lest she break into a goofy look on her face that would ruin the mood of what was supposed to be a big moment for LAW and USPW alike. Jem seemed like the perfect opponent - not only because she saw the potential in what such a partnership would offer and wanted to do it justice, but because she was every bit as eager and energetic as the Tornado herself, and just as committed to wow the crowd. When the two of them came together, the match was sure to be unforgettable. Brianna was sure that when this match was over, she would have to get to know Jem more - emotionally, they were on just the right wavelength to become fast friends. But that, of course, could wait. Right now, there was a match afoot, and the Black Tornado would need to handle it with the same dedication she always showed when her title was on the line!

As soon as the bell rang, Jem was off to make a strong showing. From the moment the two competitors' hands touched, the blonde was pushing back at Tornado with all her might, moving her toward the corner! Brianna clenched her teeth, hissing against the strain; she bent at the knees to steady her balance, and her fingers clamped even tighter around Jem's as she fought to hold on. She shoved forward with her shoulders in an effort to even out the force that Jem was bringing against her, but she knew all the same that she wouldn't be able to make this last forever. She needed to step up her game and bring forth some of her own offense. But she was ready for that - as she broke one hand free from the lockup to deliver a chop straight across Jem's chest from point-blank range!

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The two women in the ring were indeed on the fast track to friendship. After exchanging just words alone, Jem felt the same way. The E-Girl's smile was borne from her confidence and from the energy emanating from the fans, but it was also borne from her compatibility with the luchadora before her. But just like Brianna, Jem put business first! The two of them had every intention of honoring the partnership between both promotions with a spirited contest in this title match to commemorate the collaboration!

Holland came in firing on all cylinders! She took Brianna's hands in her own and interlocked fingers with the Wildcat Champ! The E-Girl pushed forward with everything she had, struggling against Brianna's own might as she looked to gain the upper hand! Jem let out grunts of effort, but the brunette matches her push for push and shove for shove!

The dedicated Jem fans in attendance roared in support of the E-Girl as she voted for control! But the LAW fans, USPW fans, and Tornado fans were just as loud! And they got louder when Brianna managed to free one of her hands so that she could chop Jem right across her impressive chest!

"UUUF!" You could feel the air leave Jem's lungs as she pursed her lips and recoiled in pain.

As she recovered, Jem nodded her head and exhaled as she shrugged off the pain.

"Alright, alright, literally she had hands BUT...!" Jem remarked. The entire time, even as she recoiled, the blonde never released the Fingerlock on Brianna's occupied hand. And she planned to use that to her advantage!

Jem stood upright and pull Tornado closer! She raised her free hand and looked to bring it down in a large arc to return fire with an Open Hand Chop of her own, aimed at Brianna's chest!

"How about this?!" The spirited E-Girl would roar as she attempted her strike!

If Jem managed to connect, she'd maintain the grip on Brianna's hand and motion to her to beckon Tornado to return fire! Jem would look to invite her foe to a chopping contest right here in the early goings of this match!

"Let's heckin' go! Pour it on, Tornado!" Holland beckoned Tornado with her free hand!

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As their hands locked and they began to push, it became clear to all in attendance that Jem and the Tornado were on even footing. For every inch one of them moved, the other pushed back in kind, bringing them right back to where they started. No amount of grunting and groaning as the two women worked their muscles to try and overpower one another was going to break the deadlock. It was Brianna who decided it was time to open the offensive - and she fired off a swift chop clear across Jem's chest, landing with the sound of a loud smack!

A contingent of the crowd let out an audible wince as Tornado's blow landed, but just as many cheered for her to keep up her efforts against Jem. The masked woman smirked with satisfaction - but it wouldn't be long before Jem fought back! In setting up the chop, she had been forced to release the lockup with one hand. That meant Jem had a hand free to fight back with - something she did just fine. Brianna's eyes widened as she watched the blonde hold on with her one hand, impressed that she could maintain such control even after a hit as hard as the one she'd just been dealt. But then, Jem swept a chop of her own across Brianna's chest, and now it was the Black Tornado's turn to go reeling, as she cracked back from her opponent, her teeth clenched in a pained grimace!

One of Tornado's feet went skidding across the ground as she shifted her stance to brace herself - but she looked back up at her foe all the same. Her grip tightened - she, too, wasn't willing to let go so soon. Once again, Brianna realized, the two of them were at a standstill. But it was a standstill she was ready to come back into with her best efforts! If Jem hadn't let go, neither would she - and she tightened her own grip, readying her next move.

"Okay, everyone...I wanna hear your best cheers!" she called out, rallying the fans behind her as they broke into a roar of applause. She knew that such a duel was going to hype up the crowd, something Jem no doubt wanted to see too! But that applause would all back another powerful strike. Driven by the cheers of the fans, and the momentum as she pulled herself toward the blonde, Tornado threw herself forward by pushing her foot off the ground, lashing out with an even faster chop!