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Tag Team Matchup
Heavy Machinery (Otis & Tucker) Vs The Butcher & The Blade (Andy Williams & Jesse Guilmette)
Otis and Tucker stand center ring, chests heaving, microphones in hand. Otis looks uncharacteristically somber, his usual jovial "Ham Slam" energy replaced by a low-simmering burn.
"Last week at Tangle in Tallin, we weren't just defeated—we were discarded. Butcher, Blade... you treated us like scraps on a butcher’s block. But Heavy Machinery isn’t just meat. We’re the whole damn steakhouse. Tonight, the blue-collar boys are punching the clock, and you’re the ones getting processed!"
The heavy industrial riffs of "Full Death" blast through the speakers. The Butcher and The Blade march down the ramp, looking like a monochrome nightmare.
The bell rings and Otis immediately charges The Butcher like a runaway freight train. The collision echoes through the arena as Otis drives Williams into the corner, clubbing him with massive forearms. Tucker tags in, and the duo performs a double-shoulder block that sends The Butcher staggering. However, The Blade provides a timely distraction, allowing Williams to catch Tucker with a devastating kitchen-sink knee strike.
The heels take control, isolating Tucker. The Blade uses his surgical precision, targeting Tucker’s knee with dragon screws and sharp kicks. The Butcher enters, hoisting Tucker up for a massive gutbuster that leaves the big man gasping.
After a desperate enzuigiri, Tucker makes the hot tag. Otis enters like a man possessed. He hits a spinning powerslam on The Blade and follows up with the Caterpillar, the crowd exploding as he drops the elbow. He goes for the cover, but The Butcher breaks it up with a stiff kick to the back of the head.
Chaos erupts as all four men brawl. Otis attempts to hoist The Butcher for a Compactor, but The Blade slips behind him, clipping his calf. As Otis stumbles, The Butcher levels him with a lariat that nearly turns the big man inside out. They isolate Tucker once more, hitting the Full Death (Powerbomb/Neckbreaker combination). The Blade hooks the leg while The Butcher stares down a recovering Otis. 1... 2... 3.
Winners: The butcher and The Blade
EAM Primetime Bitch Championship Matchup
Jade Cargill (c) Vs Nikkita Lyons
The "Bitch Championship" is on the line, and the atmosphere is electric. Nikkita Lyons enters with her signature split-legged entrance, looking to prove she is the powerhouse of the division. But then, the champion arrives. Jade Cargill, draped in gold and pure confidence, looks every bit the "Final Boss."
The Match:
The match begins with a tense collar-and-elbow tie-up. Neither woman budges. Lyons uses her MMA background, firing off a series of stiff roundhouse kicks that catch Jade’s ribs. Jade retreats to the corner, frustrated, before exploding out with a massive pump kick that nearly decapitates the challenger.
Jade takes over, showcasing her terrifying strength. She hoists Lyons up for a delayed vertical suplex, holding her aloft for a full ten seconds before slamming her down. "I'm the champ!" Jade screams at the front row. She goes for a standing moonsault, but Lyons rolls out of the way.
Lyons gains a second wind, hitting a spinning backfist followed by a Samoan Drop. She moves to the corner, eyeing the Split-Legged Leg Drop. She connects! The ref counts: 1... 2... Jade kicks out with such force she almost launches Lyons off her.
Lyons tries to transition into a triangle choke, but Jade’s power is too much. She stands up while Lyons is still attached to her arm and drives her into the turnbuckle. As Lyons staggers out, Jade kicks her in the gut and hooks the arms. Jaded! The impact is thunderous. Jade stacks Lyons up, flexing for the cameras as the referee counts the three. Jade Cargill remains the baddest on the block.
Winner and Still EAM Primetime Bitch Champion Jade Cargill
3-On-3 Tag Team Matchup
Marty Scurll, Jay White & Adam Cole Vs Kenny Omega, Prince Devitt & AJ Styles
The ring is a powder keg. Three generations of "Elite" leadership face off against the "Villain," the "Switchblade," and the "Panama City Playboy."
The bell hasn't even rung when Marty Scurll cracks a kendo stick over Kenny Omega’s back. The match descends into a violent melee. Adam Cole and AJ Styles trade lightning-fast strikes on the outside, while Jay White and Prince Devitt fight through the crowd.
Inside the ring, a table is propped in the corner. Styles attempts a Styles Clash on Cole, but White slides in and low-blows AJ while the ref is distracted by Scurll brandishing a rubber chicken—a bizarre distraction that lures Omega into a trap. White hitting a Blade Runner on the floor on Devitt leaves the "Founding Fathers" vulnerable.
The humor turns dark when Scurll pulls out a bag of LEGOs. He spreads them across the canvas. He tries to superplex Omega onto them, but Kenny fights back, hitting a V-Trigger that sends Marty crashing onto the plastic bricks. Cole saves the match by hitting a Last Shot on Omega, then uses a steel chair to crush AJ’s throat against the ring post.
The finish is a masterpiece of coordination. Devitt goes for a Coup de Grace on White, but Scurll intercepts him in mid-air with an umbrella shot. Cole hits a Panama Sunrise on Styles. Finally, Scurll locks the Crossface Chickenwing on a dazed Omega while White and Cole hold the others at bay with chairs. Omega has no choice but to tap out.
Winners: Marty Scurll, Jay White & Adam Cole
Marty Scurll stands over the fallen legends, his umbrella tucked under his arm like a scepter. He grabs a microphone, his eyes wide and manic.
"Look at them!" Scurll screams, gesturing to Omega, Devitt, and Styles. "The architects of a legacy they’ve grown too soft to carry. You three spent years patting yourselves on the back, getting comfortable in your own myths. But a kingdom cannot be ruled by ghosts! You are no longer worthy of the bone-and-skull. You’ve traded your edge for ego, and tonight, the 'Switchblade,' the 'Playboy,' and the 'Villain' have taken it back by force!"
He kicks AJ Styles out of the ring. "This isn't a transition; it's a hostile takeover. From this second forward, I am the true leader of the Bullet Club. The era of the Elite is dead. The era of the Villain has begun. Everything changes now!"
The camera's cut to the backstage area. The door to the General Manager’s office swings open hard as Jon Moxley storms out, jaw clenched, eyes blazing. He mutters under his breath, pacing a few steps down the hallway before running a hand through his hair.
MOXLEY:
This place… same damn politics every time…
He turns a corner—and nearly walks straight into Danhausen, who is standing there… staring. Just staring.
DANHAUSEN:
Ah! Angry man! Very angry, very sweaty… very rude aura.
MOXLEY (annoyed):
Move!
DANHAUSEN:
No, no, Danhausen senses great violence in you. Perhaps you need a curse. Or a hug. One or the other.
MOXLEY:
I don’t need a curse. And i definetily don't need a hug. I need a reason not to knock your fucking teeth out!
DANHAUSEN (leaning in, whispering):
Very rude. Teeth are very important to Danhausen. Very Expensive. Please do not.
Moxley just shakes his head, brushing past him.
MOXLEY:
This company is turning into a joke!
Moxley exits frame, still fuming.
Danhausen watches him go, then turns back toward the office door just as it swings open again—this time revealing Randy Orton. Orton steps out slowly, composed but clearly irritated. as he immediately bumps into Danhausen.
ORTON (coldly):
…What the fuck do you want?!
DANHAUSEN:
Very nice, very evil.
ORTON:
Yeah… I’m leaning toward “very in my way.”
Danhausen awkwardly sidesteps. Orton walks forward—only to nearly collide with Claudio Castagnoli, who stands tall, arms crossed, calm but curious.
CLAUDIO:
Seems like tensions are high tonight.
ORTON:
They are. And they’re about to get higher.
Before Claudio can respond, a slow clap echoes down the hallway. Both men turn to see MJF strolling into frame, the EAM World Heavyweight Championship slung over his shoulder, wearing a smug grin.
MJF:
Wow. What a welcoming committee. You’d think I actually worked here.
Orton’s expression hardens instantly.
ORTON:
That’s funny. Because most of the time—you don’t.
MJF (mock offended):
Please, Randy, I am this company. I show up when I want, because I can. That’s what happens when you’re a record-breaking, generational talent… holding a title that, oh yeah—can’t be vacated.
MJF pats the championship smugly.
MJF (continuing):
Almost Two years strong, baby. And not a damn thing anyone can do about it.
Claudio steps forward slightly, eyeing the title.
CLAUDIO:
Funny. I don’t remember you earning it for two years straight.
MJF (smirking):
That’s because you don’t matter for two years straight.
Orton steps between them.
ORTON:
You’ve got a lot of nerve showing up tonight.
MJF:
I felt like gracing the peasants with my presence. You’re welcome.
Orton gets right in MJF’s face.
ORTON (low, dangerous):
No… you’re not booked. You’re not scheduled. And yet here you are—walking around like you own the place.
MJF (grinning):
Correction. I own this place.
He lifts the title slightly. Orton pauses… then smirks.
ORTON:
You’re right. You’re here. Which means tonight… you work.
MJF’s grin falters just a little.
MJF:
…Excuse me?
ORTON:
You heard me. If you’re in my building, you’re on my show.
Orton turns, pointing directly at Claudio.
ORTON (firm):
And you—
Claudio raises an eyebrow.
ORTON:
—You’re not booked either. But you’re here.
A couple of heartbeats goes by. Orton looks back at MJF.
ORTON:
So tonight… you defend that title.
The hallway goes quiet.
MJF (laughing nervously):
That’s… adorable. Really. But no. No, I don’t think I will.
ORTON (interrupting):
Against him.
He gestures to Claudio. Claudio cracks his neck slightly, a small grin forming.
CLAUDIO:
I’m ready.
MJF (shaking his head):
Nope. No, no, no—this isn’t how this works. I decide when I defend. That’s the deal. That’s always been the deal.
ORTON:
Not tonight.
Orton steps even closer.
ORTON (cold, final):
Tonight, you defend… or I make your life a living hell in ways that even your precious little loophole can’t save you from.
MJF’s expression tightens. He looks between Orton and Claudio, realizing he’s cornered.
MJF:
…You’re making a huge mistake.
ORTON:
No. I’m fixing one.
A tense pause as MJF exhales sharply, forcing a smirk back onto his face.
MJF:
Fine. You want a main event? You got it.
He points at Claudio.
MJF:
But when I embarrass you… don’t say I didn’t warn you.
ORTON:
Main event? Who said anything about main event? No! The girls are main eventing tonight. As for you, you are up next, so you better get your ass moving.
MJF scoffs and brushes past both men, adjusting his scarf as he walks off. Orton watches him go, satisfied. Claudio nods once at Orton before heading in the opposite direction. Danhausen, who has been lurking just off to the side the entire time, slowly steps back into frame.
DANHAUSEN:
Yes… very good. Very evil general manager. Very smart...
Orton glances at him.
ORTON:
You’re still here?
DANHAUSEN:
Oh yes! Danhausen goes wherever the action is and the curses are.
ORTON:
Ok pal. You do your thing. Just don't bother me. Ok?
Orton just shakes his head and walks off as the camera fades and we get a promotional video for the next PPV, which is EAM's last PPV of the season and the 13th instalment of " Night Of The Slammies " and it will be live from The Kaseya Center in Miami. And as tradition goes, the show will feature a slammy award ceremony, a hall of fame ceremony and a wrestling show. And this years inductees are; Briscoe Brothers, Brodie Lee, Bray Wyatt and Douglas O' Shea, not to mention; Pro Wrestling Guerrilla & Shimmer Women Athletes.
We then cut back to the arena for the EAM World Heavyweight Championship match!
EAM World Heavyweight Championship Matchup
MJF (c) Vs Claudio " Cesaro " Castagnoli
The arena lights flicker to a cold, piercing white as the EAM World Heavyweight Champion, MJF, storms toward the ring. He isn't wearing his usual smug grin; his face is a mask of pure, unadulterated rage. He snatches a microphone from the ringside assistant, nearly knocking the poor kid over.
"Cut my music! Cut the music!" he screams, his voice cracking with venom. "All of this is BS! This match is BS! This entire company is BS!" The crowd responds with a deafening wall of boos, but MJF only yells louder. "I am a generational talent, the pillar of this industry, and I’m being forced to defend my title against a guy whose only personality trait is swinging people in circles? I’ll show that twat Randy Orton and I’ll show Claudio that no one—and I mean no one—ever messes with the Champion!"
The brassy, triumphant theme of Claudio Castagnoli hits. The Swiss Superman emerges, but as he reaches the top of the ramp, he stops dead in his tracks. He looks at the furious MJF, looks at the crowd, and cups his hands to his mouth, yelling, "WHAT DID I DO?!" with a massive, trolling smirk. The crowd erupts in cheers. Claudio doesn't wait for an answer; he sprints down the ramp like a guided missile, sliding into the ring to tackle MJF as the bell rings.
The match starts at a frantic pace. Claudio is a whirlwind of European uppercuts, cornering MJF and lighting up his chest until the champion’s skin is a raw, angry red. MJF tries to take a powder on the outside, but Claudio isn't having it. He hits a breathtaking Tope Con Giro over the top rope, landing flush on the champion and sending both men into the barricade.
Back in the ring, Claudio’s sheer strength begins to dictate the story. He catches a desperate cross-body attempt by MJF, holds him mid-air, and transitions it into a delayed vertical suplex. MJF, ever the ring general, manages to poke Claudio in the eye while the referee is repositioning. It’s a cheap move, but it works. MJF begins to dismantle Claudio’s left arm, snapping it across the top rope and using the ring post to apply a brutal limb-bar.
MJF slows the pace, mocking the fans. "He's a low-life!" MJF sneers, applying a hammerlock. But Claudio’s physical resilience is legendary. With one arm, he powers out, lifting MJF for a one-handed backbreaker. The momentum shifts back to the challenger. Claudio signals for the Giant Swing. The crowd rises to their feet. He grabs MJF’s legs—1, 2, 3... 15 rotations! MJF is visibly nauseous, stumbling like a drunkard.
Claudio goes for the Ricola Bomb, but his weakened left arm gives out. MJF slides down his back and attempts a schoolboy pin with his feet on the ropes. The ref catches him! 1... 2... NO! The ref stops the count and admonishes MJF. While the ref is distracted, MJF pulls his signature Diamond Ring from his trunks.
He lunges, but Claudio ducks and hits a devastating Pop-up Uppercut! Claudio covers: 1... 2... 2.9! MJF barely gets a shoulder up. Claudio looks for the Neutralizer, but MJF counters into a Salt of the Earth armbar. Claudio screams in pain, crawling toward the ropes. He makes it, forcing the break.
As Claudio pulls himself up using the ropes, the ref gets caught in the middle. MJF uses the momentary shield to deliver a low blow—a sickening "thud" that echoes. With Claudio doubled over, MJF nails the Heat Seeker (rope-hung piledriver). He hooks the leg, staring directly into the hard cam. 1... 2... 3.
Winner and still EAM World Heavyweight Champion: MJF
MJF doesn't even wait for the belt to be handed to him; he snatches it from the referee and stands over Claudio’s fallen body. He grabs the mic again, his chest heaving.
"Look at this! I just crushed a low-life, wanna-be wrestler who doesn't belong in my stratosphere!" he screams, spittle flying. "Randy Orton! I know you're watching, you snake! You wanted to see a champion? You're looking at the only one this company has! I demand respect! I’ve gone through hell, and all I get is disrespect from the fans and the front office. Randy, show your face and give me the respect I just earned, or so help me, I will burn this entire EAM kingdom to the ground!"
Singles Matchup
Logan Paul Vs Rex Steiner
The arena is buzzing as the second-generation powerhouse Rex Steiner (the son of Rick Steiner, formerly known as Bron Breakker) stands in the ring, pacing like a caged animal. His opponent, the "Maverick" Logan Paul, saunters down the ramp to a chorus of boos, draped in a high-tech robe and flashing a cocky grin.
The bell rings, and Steiner immediately displays his explosive athleticism, catching Logan with a thunderous Steiner-line that sends the Maverick tumbling. Rex hoists Logan up for a military press slam, effortlessly walking around the ring before dropping him like trash. Logan, realizing he’s outmatched in raw power, begins to use his agility and underhanded tactics. He lures Rex toward the ropes, snapping his neck across the top strand and following up with a buckshot lariat that nearly turns Steiner inside out.
As the match intensifies, the chaos begins. Orange Cassidy suddenly appears at ringside, casually leaning against the apron. His presence distracts the referee, allowing Eli Drake and Aron Stevens to slide into the ring. Steiner tries to fight them off, knocking Stevens back with a stiff forearm, but the numbers game is too much.
Drake catches Steiner with a low blow behind the referee's back. While Rex is doubled over in pain, Orange Cassidy—in a rare moment of aggression—provides a "gentle" kick to the shins that trips Steiner into the ropes. Logan Paul seizes the moment. He loads his hand with a brass knuckle hidden in his tights and clocks Steiner right in the temple. 1... 2... 3. Logan Paul steals the victory.
Winner: Logan Paul
The bell doesn't stop the violence. Logan Paul beckons his cohorts. Eli Drake and Aron Stevens hold a dazed Rex Steiner upright while Logan delivers a series of mocking slaps. Drake then hits the BFT, and Stevens follows with a You're Welcome slam.
Orange Cassidy, maintaining his deadpan expression, hands Logan a steel chair. Logan proceeds to unleash a brutal assault, shattering the chair over Steiner's back and ribs. The three men stand over the fallen Steiner, Logan holding his hand high while Drake shouts "Yeah!" into the camera. They leave Rex Steiner a broken heap in the center of the ring, sending a clear message to the locker room: the Maverick's new alliance is untouchable.
EAM Tag Team Championships Matchup
Lucha Bros (Pentagon Jr. & Rey Fenix) (c) Vs Paul London & Brian Kendrick
The energy in the arena shifts to a fever pitch as the Lucha Bros descend the ramp, their masks gleaming under the spotlights. Across from them stand the veteran high-flyers, Paul London and Brian Kendrick, a duo that defined an era of tag team wrestling and is now looking for one last golden run.
The bout begins at a breakneck pace. Rey Fenix and Paul London start with a sequence of counters so fluid it looks choreographed, ending in a stalemate that earns a standing ovation. Fenix snaps a deep armdrag, but London backflips out, only to be met with a superkick from Pentagon Jr. from the apron. Kendrick rushes in to even the odds, and suddenly, the ring is a blur of chaotic brilliance.
Kendrick and London utilize their classic "psychotic" chemistry, isolating Fenix. They perform a double-team back body drop followed by a stereo standing shooting star press. Kendrick locks Fenix in a camel clutch while London delivers a dropsault to Pentagon on the floor. For a moment, it looks like the legends might pull off the upset.
However, "Zero Miedo" is more than a catchphrase. Pentagon Jr. tags in and levels Kendrick with a devastating slingblade. He catches London mid-air and transitions into a package piledriver, but Kendrick breaks the count at the last possible millisecond. Fenix takes to the sky, hitting a tornillo to the outside, wiping out London.
In the center of the ring, Kendrick tries for the Sliced Bread #2, but Pentagon counters, hoisting him up. Fenix springs off the top rope—LB Driver! The spike fear factor connects with sickening impact. Pentagon hooks the leg, staring into the souls of the front row. 1... 2... 3. The Lucha Bros retain in a high-octane masterclass.
Winners And still EAM Tag Team Champions: Lucha Bros
Singles Matchup
WALTER Vs Taz
WALTER begins the match by attempting to cave in Taz’s chest with his signature chops. The sound echoes like a gunshot. Taz, however, doesn't back down; he eggs WALTER on, absorbing the pain before exploding into a series of overhead belly-to-belly suplexes that actually move the 300-pound Austrian.
WALTER eventually catches Taz with a brutal big boot and a powerbomb that leaves the ECW legend gasping for air. As WALTER looms over Taz, ready to finish him with the folding powerbomb, a hush falls over the crowd.
Hook appears at the top of the ramp. He is limping heavily, his ribs taped and bandages visible on his forehead—remnants of the brutal beating WALTER gave him at Jamboree. He moves slowly, painfully, toward the ring. WALTER stops, a cruel smirk spreading across his face. He points at the broken young man, laughing at the "Cold-Hearted Handsome Devil's" pathetic state.
WALTER is so enamored with his own dominance that he forgets the man behind him. Taz stumbles to his feet, eyes bloodshot with rage. As Hook reaches ringside, locking eyes with his father, WALTER turns around right into a disaster. Taz explodes, catching WALTER in the Tazmission. The giant thrashes, but the grip is perfect. Taz transitions it into a T-Bone Suplex with everything he has left, then immediately sinks the choke back in. WALTER, stunned and oxygen-deprived, has nowhere to go. The referee sees WALTER's arm drop three times. Taz has done the impossible.
Winner: TAZ
Mixed Tag Team Matchup
Cm Punk & AJ Lee Vs Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae
The "First Family of Wrestling" meets the "Power Couple of EAM." The crowd is split down the middle as CM Punk and AJ Lee make their way to the ring, the Chicago native looking as "Better than You" as ever.
Johnny Gargano and CM Punk start the match with a technical showcase. Gargano looks for the Garga-No-Escape early, but Punk scurries to the ropes, mocking Johnny's "Johnny Wrestling" persona. The women tag in, and the pace quickens. Candice LeRae hits a step-up senton, but AJ Lee responds with her signature unpredictable offense, skipping around the ring before hitting a tilt-a-whirl headscissors.
The match breaks down when Gargano and LeRae attempt a double superkick on Punk. Punk ducks, and AJ comes off the top with a double crossbody. The teamwork of Gargano and LeRae is surgical; they hit a stereo lawn dart into the turnbuckles on both opponents.
Punk recovers and catches Gargano in the Anaconda Vise. Candice tries to break it up, but AJ Lee intercepts her, locking in the Black Widow simultaneously. The image of both Garganos trapped in submissions is iconic. Johnny manages to power out and tries for a rollup, but Punk kicks out and immediately hits a high knee in the corner.
He hoists Gargano up for the Go To Sleep. As he drops Johnny, AJ flies off the apron to take out Candice with a Lou Thesz press. Punk connects—GTS! He covers Johnny while AJ keeps Candice from entering the ring. 1... 2... 3. Punk and Lee celebrate in the center of the ring, the "Best in the World" and the "Black Widow" standing tall.
Winners: CM Punk and AJ Lee
EAM Intercontinental Championship Matchup
Colt Cabana (c) Vs Randy Orton
The atmosphere in the arena is thick with tension. On one side stands the "Apex Predator," Randy Orton, a man whose career is built on the cold, calculated destruction of his peers. On the other side is the champion, Colt Cabana, the quintessential underdog and master of technical showmanship. Orton looks at Cabana with utter disdain, as if the champion’s very presence is an insult to the prestige of the Intercontinental Title.
As the bell rings, Orton attempts to intimidate Cabana with a slow, methodical walk around the ring. Cabana, however, uses his signature comedy-style wrestling to get under the Viper’s skin. He teases a lock-up, only to duck away and wiggle his fingers, leading to a frustrated Orton lunging forward and missing wildly. The crowd laughs, but the humor quickly turns to high stakes as Orton catches Cabana with a thumb to the eye and a stiff European uppercut.
Orton takes control, grounding Cabana with a series of deliberate, stomping attacks to the joints. He drags Cabana’s head over the apron, delivering that sickening signature hangman’s DDT. The referee counts: 1... 2... Cabana barely gets his boot on the bottom rope. Orton begins to coil, pounding the mat with his fists, the "RKO" chant starting to build despite the crowd's allegiance to Colt.
Cabana finds his second wind. He counters a second DDT attempt with a sudden northern lights suplex. He begins to pick up steam, hitting a series of bionic elbows that pay homage to the legends of the past. He sends Orton into the corner and follows up with the Flying Apple (butt bump). Cabana climbs the turnbuckle for a moonsault, but Orton moves. Colt lands on his feet, but he’s met with a snap powerslam that nearly ends the match.
The climax is a chess match of finishers. Orton goes for the RKO, but Cabana pushes him off into the ropes. As Orton rebounds, Cabana tries to lock in the Billy Goat’s Curse, but Orton kicks him away. Orton lunges again, but Cabana catches him in a clever Superman Pin (cradle). Orton thrashers, his shoulders pinned to the mat. 1... 2... 3! The arena explodes as Cabana slides out of the ring, clutching his title and escaping the Viper’s wrath.
Winner and Still Intercontinental Champion: Colt Cabana
Randy Orton stomps through the backstage area, his face a shade of purple rarely seen on television. He kicks a production crate, the sound echoing through the hall as he nears his office. Leaning against the doorframe, looking entirely too comfortable, is MJF. The World Heavyweight Champion is buffing his nails on his scarf.
"Well, well, 'Boss,'" MJF says, his voice dripping with mock sincerity. "I must say, you were quite the wrestler out there. I haven't seen someone lose to a guy who wrestles like a circus clown since... well, ever." He laughs, shaking his head.
Orton stops inches from MJF’s face, his voice a low, dangerous hiss. "You think you're clever, Maxwell? You think winning a title makes you untouchable? I’ve ended careers for less than that look on your face."
"Oh, I'm terrified," MJF deadpans. "But clearly, you’re too busy being an 'executive' to actually get the job done in the ring. So, how about this? Let’s settle the 'BS' once and for all. You, me, one-on-one at the EAM X-Mas Supershow. No titles, no offices—just me proving you’re a relic of the past."
MJF doesn't wait for a reply. He pats Orton’s shoulder dismissively and walks off, leaving the Viper fuming in silence.
Tag Team Casket Matchup for The EAM Women's Tag Team Championship
Piper Niven & Nia Jax (c) Vs IIconics
The arena is bathed in an eerie purple light as two mahogany caskets sit ominously at ringside. Billie Kay and Peyton Royce emerge from the curtain, already vibrating with nervous energy. Billie takes one look at the caskets and immediately tries to retreat backstage, only for Peyton to grab her by the hair and shriek, "We need those belts, Billie! Just don't look at the boxes!" They tip-toe down the ramp like they’re walking through a graveyard at midnight.
When the champions, Piper Niven and Nia Jax, make their entrance, the contrast is hilarious. Nia looks bored, while Piper seems to be treating the caskets as convenient furniture. The bell rings, and the IIconics immediately employ a "hide behind the referee" strategy. Every time Piper moves toward them, Billie lets out a high-pitched scream that echoes through the rafters.
At one point, Nia Jax tosses Billie over the top rope. Billie lands on the closed lid of Casket 1, realizes where she is, and begins hyperventilating. "It’s cold! Peyton, it’s cold through the wood!" she yells. Peyton tries to help her, but Piper comes charging in like a freight train, forcing the IIconics to scramble underneath the ring to escape.
The comedy peaks mid-match. Nia Jax is standing near the apron when Peyton Royce manages a desperate, perfectly timed dropkick to Nia's knees. As Nia stumbles, Billie Kay joins in for a double-shoulder tackle. The sheer momentum—plus a bit of a slip—sends Nia Jax tumbling backward, directly into Casket 2.
The IIconics stand over the open box, eyes wide in disbelief. They quickly slam the lid shut and begin a wild, frantic victory dance. They’re hugging, screaming, and pointing at their waists, signaling that the titles are theirs. They turn to the referee, demanding he end the match.
However, they notice the referee isn't moving. They turn toward the other side of the ring and stop dead. Piper Niven is standing on the floor, leaning against the ring post with her hands firmly on her hips. She looks completely exasperated.
"Are you two finished with the theatrics?" Piper asks, her Scottish accent thick with annoyance. "You do realize that for the match to end, you have to get both of us in there and shut the lids, right? I'm standing right here."
The IIconics’ faces drop from pure joy to utter horror in three seconds. The realization that a very angry Piper Niven is still a legal participant hits them like a ton of bricks. Furious and embarrassed by their own stupidity, Billie and Peyton scream in unison and charge at Piper.
Piper doesn't even flinch. She catches both women by the throats as they fly off the apron. The power dynamic shifts instantly. Nia Jax kicks the lid of her casket open from the inside, looking absolutely livid. She climbs out like a vengeful spirit, dusting off her shoulders.
The champions converge. Nia grabs Billie, and Piper grabs Peyton. They drag the screaming IIconics toward the center of the ring. Nia hits a crushing Leg Drop on Billie, while Piper delivers a Loch Ness Slam to Peyton. The spirit has left the challengers; they are mere passengers now.
Nia picks up Billie and rolls her toward Casket 1. With a disgusted look, she dumps her inside. Simultaneously, Piper hoists Peyton onto her shoulder and walks over to Casket 2, dropping her in like a sack of laundry.
The champions stand over their respective targets. Piper looks at Nia and rolls her eyes, still annoyed by the earlier delay. They reach down, grab the heavy lids, and—SLAM. The referee calls for the bell. The IIconics are silenced, locked away in the dark, and Piper Niven and Nia Jax remain the most powerful, and arguably the most patient, champions in EAM.
Winners and still EAM Woman's Tag Team Champions: Nia Jax and Piper Niven