The show opened to the sound of a packed arena, full of hyper fans. Pyro was goijng off on the stage as the theme song played.

https://youtu.be/wKdOrFGojQE

Brynn: Hello all, and welcome to the first ever episode of NAO's weekly show, Crusade!!

Haley: Hell yeah! As you can tell, we have a sold out arena tonight in Cleveland to witness history!

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Brynn: And here's Boss Lady to start the show!

Alexander: Ladies and Gentlemen, Please welcome, the Owner of NAO...CECILIAAA KEENAN!

Cecilia started walking to the ring, high-fiving fans as she made her way into the ring. AS she walked to the center, she grabbed a microphone and gave a quick glance to the podiums which held the covered championships.

Cecilia: Welcome to Crusade!

She was cut off with a loud pop from the crowd.

Cecilia: Your support is appreciated, but we have business to attend to. As you can see, we have our two championships belts sitting right here. Who wants to see them?

The crowd cheered once again, and Cecilia smirked and laughed.

Cecilia: Okay, okay, fine. May I present to you, th-

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Haley: Oh come on! I want to see these titles!

Brynn: Sshh, it's Rose West!

Rose ignored the fans and made a quick sprint to the ring, microphone in hand. She cleanly slid in, and stood up, brushing off her clothes.

Rose: Hiya Boss.

Cecilia: Hi Rose..can I help you?

Rose: Well, as much as I'd LOVE to see those belts, I have a complaint.

Cecilia: ..We're five minutes into the show and you're already complaining?

Rose: Shut up, this one is viable.

Cecilia: I'm listening.

Rose: Well, the first match of the night is supposed to be CJ Mason, Annika Aspen, and Annabella Starrentile, right?

Cecilia: Yes..?

Rose: And the winner of said match is automatically put in the finals for the Women's title, correct?

Cecilia: Yes..Why are you bringing this up?

Rose: Well, I just find it a bit unfair to the rest of us ladies that we don't get that opportunity.

Cecilia: Well..

Rose: In all honestly, what did those three even do to earn that spot in the match?

Cecilia: You make a good point.

Rose: I know I do, which is why I think you should add me to the ma-

https://youtu.be/1mjlM_RnsVE

Haley: Oooh, here comes Austin Cage!

Brynn: Can everyone stop interrupting this?

Austin: With all due respect Rose, which, let's be real, isn't very much, what the hell have you done to be in this match?

Rose: Well-

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Brynn: FOR FUCK'S SAKE, LET THE WOMAN SPEAK!

Ivy: I could ask you the same question Austin, please remind me why you're relevant at all.

Austin: More relevant than your wannabe ass.

Ivy: How so?

Rose: I think we can all agree that neither of you guys are relevant at all.

The three women started nonsensically arguing when another them blasted through the arena.

https://youtu.be/LrBB_jq1hVE

Haley: Oh my..

Brynn: Ya'll fucked.

CJ walked straight up to all three of the girls and scowled.

CJ: All three of you Barbie doll bitches can stay the fuck out of my match.

Cecilia: ENOUGH! THE NEXT PERSON TO INTERRUPT ME IS GETTING BANNED FROM THE BUILDING!

The four women went silent.

Cecilia: You know what, Rose, you're right. This match should give more opportunities to more women. Therefore, instead of the original Triple Threat plan, this match will not only be moved to the Main Event, but it will now become a Gauntlet match. The participants being CJ Mason, Annika Aspen, Annabella Starrentile, Rose West, Austin Cage, and Ivy Steel. Sound good?

The crowd cheered.

Cecilia: But for right now, LET ME SHOW OFF THE GOD DAMN TITLES!

The four women stood back ass Cecilia pulled the covers off at the same time, revealing the World and Women's Championships...

The four women stared in awe, mostly at the Women's title.

Cecilia grinned to herself.

Cecilia: Now that that's over with, time for the first match!

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Alexander: The following is a first round match in the tournament to crown the inaugural NAO World Champion! Introducing first, from Tokyo, Japan...HARRRUUUUUU KALLLLIN!

Haru walked out - well, strutted out - with a small scowl on his face. He walked to the ring, avoiding the people as best as he could. He rested against the ropes in the corner as he watched the stage.

Brynn: He looks..focused?

Haley: He looks like someone spit in his cereal this morning.

https://youtu.be/LX4HVadq1KE

Alexander: And from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania..DONOVAN BETAAA!

Donovan grinned as he walked out. He smiled and waved to a lot of the kids in the audience, eventually walking to the ring after giving what seemed like thousands of high-fives.

Brynn: He's so nice.

Haley: Sure.

Brynn: You don't think so?

Haley: He just seems like a suckup to me.

Brynn: He's just trying to prove himself.

Haley: Yeah, yeah.

The bell rang to indicate the beginning of the match, and both Beta and Kallin locked up almost immediately. Beta soon got the upperhand, having attempted a German Suplex only for Haru to reverse it into his signature, Out Of My Sight.

Haley: Haru is trying to put him away early!

Brynn: It just might work.

Kallin bridged for a pin, but Donovan kicked out at two. Haru pouted s little bit before standing up and bowing to the crowd, met with a lot of boo's. He simply glared and yelled, "I AM YOUR QUEEN!" to them, only to be caught off guard with Beta locking in a Manji-gatame.

Brynn: Haru might have to pay for showing off!

Haley: That's what it's looking like...

Haru was losing strength by the second, but somehow bridged into a pin, but to his dismay, the ref didn't see the shoulders pinned.

Brynn: HOLD UP, BETA'S PINNED!

Haley: START COUNTING REF!

The referee finally took notice to the pin and started counting, but Donovan kicked out.

Haley: Damn it, Kallin had that one!

Beta stood above a wounded Haru, who was still feeling the effects of the Manji-gatame. He waited for Kallin to ascend before connecting with a Bomaye.

Brynn: YES! BOMAYE!

Haley: You better fucking kick out Kallin.

Donovan pinned Haru for the three count, getting the win and advancing in the tournament.

Alexander: Here is your winner, DONOVAN BEEETA-

The lights began to go dark.

Brynn: What the hell?

They progressively got darker.

Haley: Um...

The lights then turned off completely.

Brynn: WHAT THE HELL?

The lights flashed on right away, revealing a man in the corner of the ring.

Haley: HANG ON, That's The Vulture!

Brynn: What is he doing here?!?

Haley: I have no fucking idea, but he does not look happy.

At that point, Kallin had rolled out of the ring and Beta was left staring at the mysterious man in the corner. He slowly began to approach him, only to be hit with a viscous Gut Destroyer.

Brynn: OH, SHIT!

Haley: A Gut Destroyer from the Vulture..

Brynn: *cough* And with that, we'll go to our commercial break...