12-20-2023, 11:17 PM
OOC: Just as a small note I wanted to make, I'm doing my promo first for this week as I ultimately didn't have the time today to finish the CD I normally try to do first. I'll reiterate this to be on the safe side for when that ultimately gets posted, but this promo will be taking place after what I have planned for my CD, so please keep that in mind.
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We open up to find ourselves in a hotel room, the large window along the back wall giving us an absolutely beautiful view of the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. Or rather... it would be a beautiful view had we gotten to see it on a nicer day. The sky is a dark grey and is currently in the middle of blanketing the city in a fairly heavy rainfall. Given the fact that it's late December, one can assume this rain has a good chance of freezing, and yet it doesn't stop the people from going about their lives as usual. Standing at the window and looking out at this sight is the figure of La Pequeña Luz, who seems to be deep in thought for a moment. We also see Amelia Blythe on the bed of the hotel room, doing some stretches as she keeps her focus on her World Tag Title belt laying across the foot of the bed, though she does occasionally glance over at Luz as she knows we're watching. After a moment, Luz does turn and walks over to exchange a brief kiss with Amelia while her fiancée is mid-stretch before she walks around the bed to stand in front of it, taking our undivided attention and leaving Amelia to her little workout. Luz takes a moment to adjust both her World Tag Title belt around her waist and her Television Title resting over her shoulder before that familiar smile graces her lips and seems to brighten up our world just a little bit.
“Fatal Fortunes has come and gone, and I'll be honest... that was quite an experience if I do say so myself. The Light In The Darkness, in one form or another, had four matches over the course of this two week event, more than anybody else on the roster, and I don't think it can be denied that we made a statement to anyone who still doubted how far we've come since returning to this company. You can try to argue about who we were drawn to face or the situations we found ourselves in, but when everyone in SCW is under those same exact terms, can you really use it as an argument? Amelia and I went in not knowing what to expect aside from needing to prepare ourselves for multiple matches, and the results speak for themselves. Collectively we went three for four on our draws... I got to make a statement against one-half of a tandem that we know full well is determined to get a shot at our Tag Titles sooner rather than later, we managed to defend these titles while simultaneously getting some long overdue payback against Holly Adams for trying to ruin one of the biggest moments of our lives, and I also got a bit of payback against the man who concussed me to end our first run in SCW while holding on to the TV Title in the process. One title defense was a Dumpster Match and the other saw my title hanging from a forklift and needing to be retrieved... two matches I can definitely say I've never competed in before.
All of that said, there's something else I need to address before I completely put Fatal Fortunes in the rear view mirror, and that concerns the one blemish on our collective record for the event.”
Behind her, we can see Amelia stop her stretching as she rather abruptly turns her full focus to Luz, who glances back at her with that smile but also a fire in her eyes that makes it clear that while she knows Amelia has her own feelings on the matter, she's not going to stay quiet on her partner's behalf while she has the spotlight. That said, it's clear she wants Amelia's approval before she actually says anything further, and after a moment of contemplating it, Amelia gives her future wife the green light with a nod and a smile that makes it clear she's very invested in what Luz has to say now. With that, Luz turns her attention back to us, the smile now fading.
“On last week's Breakdown, Amelia found herself drawn into what was supposed to be a tag match without our titles on the line or me as her partner. I say 'supposed to be' because her partner, Selena Frost, didn't show up at all despite evidence earlier in the night that suggested she had arrived for a return. Now, many people would be quick to hop on the fact that Amelia lost that match and is therefore the 'weak link' of our team because she was the only one between the two of us who lost during that whole event... never mind the fact that she busted her behind even outmatched two-to-one and one of those opponents was the U.S. Champion Deanna Frost herself. Had Amelia and Deanna been allowed to simply test themselves one-on-one against one another or if Selena was present for a proper tag match, then who knows how things would have turned out? But that's not what happened... I think it's only right that my fiancée properly address this further on her own terms, but I will say this: we don't hold anything against Deanna for being made to go through with it when it was clear she was just as uncomfortable about having the advantage in an unfair situation, and we've talked with her after the fact and can't fully hold anything against Selena when it's become clear someone is trying to use her name to get a rise out of people for some reason. Consider, however, the fact that Amelia still forged ahead even despite the situation and still gave it her all, taking Deanna to both of their limits as she's done before... that, to me, speaks volumes about how strong mi amor truly is.”
Luz glances back at Amelia again, her smile returning now. Amelia looks like she's starting to tear up but wipes her eyes and does her best to maintain her composure. We do see her mouth a 'thank you' as Luz nods and leans down so they can exchange one more kiss before Luz returns her focus to the task at hand while Amelia resumes her stretching to try and recompose herself.
“For the longest time, we've heard a lot of thoughts thrown around about who the 'weak link' is in our team or what would happen if one of us seemed to start taking off more than the other, and I won't lie... I'm starting to get real sick of it. Anyone who wants to hold Fatal Fortunes over Amelia's head needs to remember that earlier in this very same year, I was being considered the 'weak link' of The Light In The Darkness because I was struggling to score any victories on my own while Amelia was the first one between us to hold a championship in SCW and seemed like she was becoming a name to watch with her performance in the U.S. Title tournament, a performance she put together in the face of struggling with an unfortunate accident that a certain someone is trying to paint as an 'act of malicious intent' when anyone whose seen the footage could tell you it was anything but. The fact of the matter is that we're both human... we're not perfect or unbeatable no matter how much we constantly push our limits and do our best to improve with each and every outing we have. SCW has one of the most talented rosters we have ever been a part of, hands down, and you can never underestimate a single soul on it, especially when you're at the top of the mountain having to defend your throne.
A perfect example is the man I'll be defending this Television Title against here in St. Paul on the final Breakdown of 2023... Derek Adonis.
A lot of people on this roster take one look at Adonis and dismiss him as any sort of threat. He's not built like your 'typical' wrestler and his behavior in regards to women can be... concerning to say the least. The fact that SCW apparently had a whole match spun for Fatal Fortunes involving a pool of lube branded with his name raises several questions all its own I never thought I'd have to ask. But to assume this means I'm being given an easy title defense like it's some sort of early Navidad gift is how I end up losing this title to him. After all, Derek has me outsized by quite a bit in a way that I know is going to make it hard for most of my normal offense to have a significant effect on him, meaning I'm going to have to adapt once more to keep him off-balance and create that opening where I can score the win. Maybe you all think that would be easy to accomplish, maybe you think I'm loco for putting this much effort into a match against someone I 'shouldn't be stressing about.'
How can I not? Or have you all forgotten that despite the 'joke' everyone seems to think he is, Derek Adonis is a former two-time Television Champion and a win over me puts him in a very exclusive club of being tied with two other people for most reigns with this title?”
Luz lets that thought sink in for a moment as it is a very real possibility that could happen. She has a feeling that amid all the focus on “KABLAM!” and everything that tends to stand for and how people usually view him because of that, the fact that Derek Adonis has held SCW gold on two separate occasions has likely slipped the minds of many people. This is why she always goes out of her way to do her homework so she knows exactly what kind of challenge awaits her, especially as the reigning TV Champion.
“Regardless of what you think about the man, it's clear he's talented enough to be in this company and has proven it in the past. In fact, it's around this time of year when he's made the most of those opportunities and reigned as TV Champion, meaning I have every reason to be worried about being the reason for an Adonis threepeat with this title. Part of me can already hear all the jokes being formed now about what happens if that scenario occurs, ignorant of all the effort I've put in to not only get to this point but defend this title with every last ounce of blood, sweat and tears that I have to give, because clearly losing to this man is a sign that my career might as well be over, right?
Tell that to anyone he's beaten in the past who still bounced back better than ever, or better yet, tell that to Derek himself because for everything he's had to endure because of who he is—regardless of whether or not you have an issue with it—he's still here and he still fights with everything he has to earn the respect of the locker room and the fans.
Derek, I want you to know that while my partner and I may not be too keen on some of your... 'antics' when it comes to women, I do have some respect for someone who chooses to be themselves no matter how much everyone else tries to put you down for it. You've not only endured all this time, but you've clearly proven several times over that you belong here even when no one else seems to think so or wants to take you seriously. I stand here knowing that the chance to become Television Champion for a third time is all the motivation you need to give me the kind of fight that will see that goal to fruition... a chance to remind the world of exactly what you're capable of when you put your mind to it. I'm not afraid of that challenge... in fact, I welcome it. I want you to give me nothing less than your very best Derek because that way, even if I'm able to turn back your challenge, it'll be a reminder going into the new year that you're far more capable than so many seem to think and, for all anybody knows, 2024 could become the year that you truly cement that once and for all.
Make no mistake though Derek, I have no intention of letting this title go that easily. As I said earlier, the moment I take my foot off the gas pedal is the moment this period of La Pequeña Luz being a double champion ends, and I would rather go down fighting with the knowledge that my best just wasn't good enough against someone who wanted it more than I did than let go of this championship because I dared to hold back. That's not who I am nor is it what The Light In The Darkness stands for. This title? It's a symbol of how far I've come from that woman who 'couldn't win on her own to save her life' earlier this year, it's motivation for the love of my life to keep pushing herself so we can both look to make 2024 an even bigger year for the both of us as a team, as a couple, and even as individuals. The more I fight to hold on to this title, the greater the meaning for all of those things and more because this is only the beginning. In a year where Amelia and I have not only achieved a few firsts in our respective careers but also had the honor of being part of a few firsts in SCW history as well, the sky is the limit if we're willing to keep reaching for it... just as the same could be said of you and where you want to go regardless of whether you enter the new year as a three-time Television Champion or not.
I wish you the best of luck on Breakdown Derek, but as a precaution I'm also going to make one final thing clear: I'm coming to that ring to wrestle, not be involved in whatever 'KABLAM!' thing you may be hoping for in the back of your head. I may be a proud bisexual, but I'm also a loyal partner who's already happily taken and I'm afraid nothing you have to offer will change that.”
With that, Luz holds up her hand to clearly show off her engagement ring as Amelia rises from the bed, having finished her mini-workout, and laces her fingers with Luz's to put her own engagement ring on display as her free hand lifts her Tag Title belt to rest over her shoulder. The couple stand united in solidarity as we fade out, ready to end 2023 on a high note and prepare to take the new year by storm with whatever new challenges await them, both as a couple and as wrestlers.
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We open up to find ourselves in a hotel room, the large window along the back wall giving us an absolutely beautiful view of the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. Or rather... it would be a beautiful view had we gotten to see it on a nicer day. The sky is a dark grey and is currently in the middle of blanketing the city in a fairly heavy rainfall. Given the fact that it's late December, one can assume this rain has a good chance of freezing, and yet it doesn't stop the people from going about their lives as usual. Standing at the window and looking out at this sight is the figure of La Pequeña Luz, who seems to be deep in thought for a moment. We also see Amelia Blythe on the bed of the hotel room, doing some stretches as she keeps her focus on her World Tag Title belt laying across the foot of the bed, though she does occasionally glance over at Luz as she knows we're watching. After a moment, Luz does turn and walks over to exchange a brief kiss with Amelia while her fiancée is mid-stretch before she walks around the bed to stand in front of it, taking our undivided attention and leaving Amelia to her little workout. Luz takes a moment to adjust both her World Tag Title belt around her waist and her Television Title resting over her shoulder before that familiar smile graces her lips and seems to brighten up our world just a little bit.
“Fatal Fortunes has come and gone, and I'll be honest... that was quite an experience if I do say so myself. The Light In The Darkness, in one form or another, had four matches over the course of this two week event, more than anybody else on the roster, and I don't think it can be denied that we made a statement to anyone who still doubted how far we've come since returning to this company. You can try to argue about who we were drawn to face or the situations we found ourselves in, but when everyone in SCW is under those same exact terms, can you really use it as an argument? Amelia and I went in not knowing what to expect aside from needing to prepare ourselves for multiple matches, and the results speak for themselves. Collectively we went three for four on our draws... I got to make a statement against one-half of a tandem that we know full well is determined to get a shot at our Tag Titles sooner rather than later, we managed to defend these titles while simultaneously getting some long overdue payback against Holly Adams for trying to ruin one of the biggest moments of our lives, and I also got a bit of payback against the man who concussed me to end our first run in SCW while holding on to the TV Title in the process. One title defense was a Dumpster Match and the other saw my title hanging from a forklift and needing to be retrieved... two matches I can definitely say I've never competed in before.
All of that said, there's something else I need to address before I completely put Fatal Fortunes in the rear view mirror, and that concerns the one blemish on our collective record for the event.”
Behind her, we can see Amelia stop her stretching as she rather abruptly turns her full focus to Luz, who glances back at her with that smile but also a fire in her eyes that makes it clear that while she knows Amelia has her own feelings on the matter, she's not going to stay quiet on her partner's behalf while she has the spotlight. That said, it's clear she wants Amelia's approval before she actually says anything further, and after a moment of contemplating it, Amelia gives her future wife the green light with a nod and a smile that makes it clear she's very invested in what Luz has to say now. With that, Luz turns her attention back to us, the smile now fading.
“On last week's Breakdown, Amelia found herself drawn into what was supposed to be a tag match without our titles on the line or me as her partner. I say 'supposed to be' because her partner, Selena Frost, didn't show up at all despite evidence earlier in the night that suggested she had arrived for a return. Now, many people would be quick to hop on the fact that Amelia lost that match and is therefore the 'weak link' of our team because she was the only one between the two of us who lost during that whole event... never mind the fact that she busted her behind even outmatched two-to-one and one of those opponents was the U.S. Champion Deanna Frost herself. Had Amelia and Deanna been allowed to simply test themselves one-on-one against one another or if Selena was present for a proper tag match, then who knows how things would have turned out? But that's not what happened... I think it's only right that my fiancée properly address this further on her own terms, but I will say this: we don't hold anything against Deanna for being made to go through with it when it was clear she was just as uncomfortable about having the advantage in an unfair situation, and we've talked with her after the fact and can't fully hold anything against Selena when it's become clear someone is trying to use her name to get a rise out of people for some reason. Consider, however, the fact that Amelia still forged ahead even despite the situation and still gave it her all, taking Deanna to both of their limits as she's done before... that, to me, speaks volumes about how strong mi amor truly is.”
Luz glances back at Amelia again, her smile returning now. Amelia looks like she's starting to tear up but wipes her eyes and does her best to maintain her composure. We do see her mouth a 'thank you' as Luz nods and leans down so they can exchange one more kiss before Luz returns her focus to the task at hand while Amelia resumes her stretching to try and recompose herself.
“For the longest time, we've heard a lot of thoughts thrown around about who the 'weak link' is in our team or what would happen if one of us seemed to start taking off more than the other, and I won't lie... I'm starting to get real sick of it. Anyone who wants to hold Fatal Fortunes over Amelia's head needs to remember that earlier in this very same year, I was being considered the 'weak link' of The Light In The Darkness because I was struggling to score any victories on my own while Amelia was the first one between us to hold a championship in SCW and seemed like she was becoming a name to watch with her performance in the U.S. Title tournament, a performance she put together in the face of struggling with an unfortunate accident that a certain someone is trying to paint as an 'act of malicious intent' when anyone whose seen the footage could tell you it was anything but. The fact of the matter is that we're both human... we're not perfect or unbeatable no matter how much we constantly push our limits and do our best to improve with each and every outing we have. SCW has one of the most talented rosters we have ever been a part of, hands down, and you can never underestimate a single soul on it, especially when you're at the top of the mountain having to defend your throne.
A perfect example is the man I'll be defending this Television Title against here in St. Paul on the final Breakdown of 2023... Derek Adonis.
A lot of people on this roster take one look at Adonis and dismiss him as any sort of threat. He's not built like your 'typical' wrestler and his behavior in regards to women can be... concerning to say the least. The fact that SCW apparently had a whole match spun for Fatal Fortunes involving a pool of lube branded with his name raises several questions all its own I never thought I'd have to ask. But to assume this means I'm being given an easy title defense like it's some sort of early Navidad gift is how I end up losing this title to him. After all, Derek has me outsized by quite a bit in a way that I know is going to make it hard for most of my normal offense to have a significant effect on him, meaning I'm going to have to adapt once more to keep him off-balance and create that opening where I can score the win. Maybe you all think that would be easy to accomplish, maybe you think I'm loco for putting this much effort into a match against someone I 'shouldn't be stressing about.'
How can I not? Or have you all forgotten that despite the 'joke' everyone seems to think he is, Derek Adonis is a former two-time Television Champion and a win over me puts him in a very exclusive club of being tied with two other people for most reigns with this title?”
Luz lets that thought sink in for a moment as it is a very real possibility that could happen. She has a feeling that amid all the focus on “KABLAM!” and everything that tends to stand for and how people usually view him because of that, the fact that Derek Adonis has held SCW gold on two separate occasions has likely slipped the minds of many people. This is why she always goes out of her way to do her homework so she knows exactly what kind of challenge awaits her, especially as the reigning TV Champion.
“Regardless of what you think about the man, it's clear he's talented enough to be in this company and has proven it in the past. In fact, it's around this time of year when he's made the most of those opportunities and reigned as TV Champion, meaning I have every reason to be worried about being the reason for an Adonis threepeat with this title. Part of me can already hear all the jokes being formed now about what happens if that scenario occurs, ignorant of all the effort I've put in to not only get to this point but defend this title with every last ounce of blood, sweat and tears that I have to give, because clearly losing to this man is a sign that my career might as well be over, right?
Tell that to anyone he's beaten in the past who still bounced back better than ever, or better yet, tell that to Derek himself because for everything he's had to endure because of who he is—regardless of whether or not you have an issue with it—he's still here and he still fights with everything he has to earn the respect of the locker room and the fans.
Derek, I want you to know that while my partner and I may not be too keen on some of your... 'antics' when it comes to women, I do have some respect for someone who chooses to be themselves no matter how much everyone else tries to put you down for it. You've not only endured all this time, but you've clearly proven several times over that you belong here even when no one else seems to think so or wants to take you seriously. I stand here knowing that the chance to become Television Champion for a third time is all the motivation you need to give me the kind of fight that will see that goal to fruition... a chance to remind the world of exactly what you're capable of when you put your mind to it. I'm not afraid of that challenge... in fact, I welcome it. I want you to give me nothing less than your very best Derek because that way, even if I'm able to turn back your challenge, it'll be a reminder going into the new year that you're far more capable than so many seem to think and, for all anybody knows, 2024 could become the year that you truly cement that once and for all.
Make no mistake though Derek, I have no intention of letting this title go that easily. As I said earlier, the moment I take my foot off the gas pedal is the moment this period of La Pequeña Luz being a double champion ends, and I would rather go down fighting with the knowledge that my best just wasn't good enough against someone who wanted it more than I did than let go of this championship because I dared to hold back. That's not who I am nor is it what The Light In The Darkness stands for. This title? It's a symbol of how far I've come from that woman who 'couldn't win on her own to save her life' earlier this year, it's motivation for the love of my life to keep pushing herself so we can both look to make 2024 an even bigger year for the both of us as a team, as a couple, and even as individuals. The more I fight to hold on to this title, the greater the meaning for all of those things and more because this is only the beginning. In a year where Amelia and I have not only achieved a few firsts in our respective careers but also had the honor of being part of a few firsts in SCW history as well, the sky is the limit if we're willing to keep reaching for it... just as the same could be said of you and where you want to go regardless of whether you enter the new year as a three-time Television Champion or not.
I wish you the best of luck on Breakdown Derek, but as a precaution I'm also going to make one final thing clear: I'm coming to that ring to wrestle, not be involved in whatever 'KABLAM!' thing you may be hoping for in the back of your head. I may be a proud bisexual, but I'm also a loyal partner who's already happily taken and I'm afraid nothing you have to offer will change that.”
With that, Luz holds up her hand to clearly show off her engagement ring as Amelia rises from the bed, having finished her mini-workout, and laces her fingers with Luz's to put her own engagement ring on display as her free hand lifts her Tag Title belt to rest over her shoulder. The couple stand united in solidarity as we fade out, ready to end 2023 on a high note and prepare to take the new year by storm with whatever new challenges await them, both as a couple and as wrestlers.
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Tag Team Record: 29-11-1*
La Pequeña Luz Solo Record: 21-12
Amelia Blythe Nevado Solo Record: 15-12-1
*The tag team turmoil on the 9/14/2023 Breakdown is counted in this record as the three separate matches LITD had in the gauntlet up until their elimination.
Breakdown 3/30/2023 - Kim Williams' Trios Cash-In
La Pequeña Luz: 3 Falls
Amelia Blythe Nevado: 2 Falls
*Neither one finished high enough to win any championships in this match
*Result listed separately and not counted in records due to lack of clarity on how to count falls
SCW Accomplishments
SCW Television Championship (Amelia Blythe Nevado - 29 Days)
SCW Television Championship (La Pequeña Luz - 98 Days)
SCW World Tag Team Championship [3] (1 - 81 Days) (2 - 109 Days) (3 - 231 Days)
SCW United States Championship (La Pequeña Luz) [2] (1/Interim Reign - 94 Days) (2 - 98 Days)
2024 Trios Tournament Winner (Amelia Blythe Nevado, w/ Xander Valentine and Billy Heaven Jr.)
2023 Tag Team of the Year
2023 Match of the Year (Kim Williams' Trios Cash-In)
2024 Tag Team of the Year