Page 313 – Aggression
Hey everyone! I hope you had a great holiday weekend and got loads of toys from Santa. 😀
Sabrina is showing some fire in her attack on Xtina and looks like some lingering hard feelings in there still. Xtina’s doing her best to counter Sabrina’s offense but finding the rookie a bit unpredictable. That could still work in her favor, but she’s gotta do something fast or it’s going to be over and she’ll be hitting the showers early. The crowd support seems to be split down the middle but it doesn’t see either lady would notice. This one is bound to get nastier as it goes on.
Any predictions for what happens next?
Shadowgirls/Rival Angels
Shadowgirls has been one of my favorite webcomics and was one of the very first I stumbled upon when I started reading webcomics. Ironically, I met DRod at Wizard World a few years ago and that started my interest in webcomics.  They cameo’d back during Krystin’s match with Sara but I needed to do more!  Head on over there to check the spectacular crossover. 😀
The referee was worried about Xtina being the one he have to watch the hair pulling from =P, poor Jeff and his predictions too bad Miss Cleo does advertise in Chicago anymore he could use the help lol. Sabrina seems pretty focused if see can that up I say the match is a lock for her, keep breaking her down and keep Xtina off her game plan, just avoid mistakes like in frame one. Xtina is in need of a powerful counter right now like a kick to Sabrina’s head or since she is a submission specialist a roll-over into a counter submission, I am loving the action (a certain dragon is probably too) and I can wait for more, also nice facial expression for both you can really see the intensity of those two.
Dude I can’t even lie, I love Sabrina’s new attitude as much as the commentator does. This is who she should always be in the ring. Its cool to be real and insecure outside of the ring and pander to the fans but when its go time its time to shine. Sabrina is looking great in this match, good stuff!
Blatant hair-pulling and is that a choke I see in the last panel? Our loveable heroine certainly is turning quite ruthless, taking a page out of Sun’s book perhaps, we all know Lil’ Dragon doesn’t mind bending the rules a bit. Granted, rules don’t apply to ninjas.
I looked at the Shadowgirls site before I came here and when I saw the update, I totally marked out. Can’t wait for the rest of that crossover to play out.
XTINA!!!
SABRINA!!!
XTINA!!!
I don’t know… ehhehe!!
another short comment in this episode… rarely of me..
panel 5-6.. I kinda think, Sabrina.. made a bad move.. submission style is Xtina’s moves.. now Sabrina is using Xtina’s move against her.  I think Sabrina will make a mistake there.. just like Sara did at first..
Sara VS Xtina..
Sara did apply some locks on Xtina.. the result Sara loss..
yes where’s the ref to break up these blatant hair pulls and choke holds by that damned viper Brina! (TM Michael Cole). Xtina looks like she took a little too much time following Sabrina back in the ring to keep the advantage in panel 3 to 4. i see signs of focus-bane returning since Xtina’s only offense so far was a result of Brina chatting with the fans.
i agree with M.G.C, going submissions is playing Xtina’s game more than brina staying in her own specialty- high flying high impact. Going this route should let Xtina make a comeback since she’s being hit with what she can best relate to and thus more easily counter.
one question- last panel is Brina’s left arm actually on the mat to put added pressure in the choke, er leg powered chinlock, or is she balancing her weight on the back knee? both would have require counters for Xtina to make an escape. also expect something to happen with the right hands next update, seems like Xtina is reaching up for some sort of wristlock while Brina’s not really locking in any sort of pressure with her own hand.
good ol’ jeff channelling heel commentators of days of old, heel lawler and Heenan were ALWAYS chaning their predictions every match. Battle Royales/ Royal Rumbles they’d go through about a half dozen picks each time. Dawn seems used to the idea like poor Monsoon and J.R. had to listen to.
Yep, Brina is showboating a bit with that lock attempt, though it’s great to see her try! It’s going to open some eyes back stage and give everyone more to worry about. But I say “attempt” because she doesn’t really have it. Yet. She’s got to bar that elbow and get her left calf under Xtina’s head, or better yet, under her neck. I predict a backdoor escape or a boot to the face. But… I’ve been wrong before LoL
Hope Santa was good to all of you. Come on by to my locker room for a nip!
Sabrina is kicking ass and looking hot while doing it. Xtina didn’t make much of a comeback as I thought, maybe she’ll get in some more offense, but it will be tough to win after taking a beating like that. The art has really gone up a notch or two in quality as we end 2009.
jabberwocky, Jeff could definitely use a call into the psychic hotline to help him out. XD Glad you’re enjoying the match and the update. Xtina’s reeling but she’s still fighting. Her being a submission expert, she might be formulating a counter right now.
RAWF, I’m glad you’re enjoying the new ‘tude with the new top! Sabrina’s doing well so far because of it. We’ll see if she can finish and carry it into other matches with her. Of course, that’s a big if still.
Chris, glad you liked the Shadowgirls/Rival Angels crossover! It was a lot of fun to do. 😀 Sabrina’s definitely showing some ruthless aggression here. The last panel isn’t a choke. It’s this head vice thingy that clearly Brenda the Champ knows about. 😉 I don’t know the name but it hurts.
Great point, MGC. The longer Sabrina plays Xtina’s game, the more likely it is that Xtina is going to regain the advantage. And you’re caught up with the fans, cheering on both girls! S’okay, I do that too from time to time. LOL
LOL jpiv!  Nice Cole impersonation. 😛 You read panels 3+4 right. Xtina took a second too long getting in the ring and Sabrina took advantage. It’s true that the longer Sabrina plays the submission game, the better chance that Xtina can capitalize on it. Sabrina is bracing her weight on her left arm and as the Champ pointed out and I think you caught, is that Sabrina doesn’t have it on securely, or as good as it could be. Can Xtina use that to launch a counter attack? And just what is Xtina reaching for? 😉 I’m glad you are enjoying the ode to the old school announce teams. They just don’t do it like that anymore.
Hey Champ! What a sharp eye you got there. I guess that’s why you’re the champ! I think you’re right that some people are going to take notice of Sabrina’s widening arsenal of moves. Also, that she’s got some work to do as you’ve noticed that it seems Xtina is looking for her counter. Santa was great! And I’ll make sure to stop by for a nip.
Ken, I love your description of Sabrina, her look and her kicking ass. XD Â Xtina’s definitely in a bad spot, considering she’s on her back with Sabrina pressing down on her. Can she turn it around? Â maybe next update? Hmmmm….
I figured Sabrina would lose her momentum after Xtina pushed her into the stairs, but apparently Sabrina is too pissed off about that split end!
Well…when I said she’d have to ride out ‘Brina’s initial wave of red mist I didn’t expect it to go on for this long.
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Xtina totally reminds me of a female wrestler online, lemme check yonder intarwebz.
now THIS is how miss goody two shoes should take it in the ring. besides talking to the fans at the start of this page she done just what is needed. that is no nonsesne attack that keeps the [pressure on her.she might be straying from her useal style with the submission hold but this doesn’t mean it could turn bad for her. long as she doesn’t focus too much off her style this hold could only helpt to weaken Xtina.long as she can keep the attack on and not pay attention to the fans like the first panel she could walk away with the win. then agian this IS Sabrina and she could mess up and showboat when she could be finishing Xtina off. good as she is doing she is still a rookie and often makes rookie mistakes.
GhostEraser, a split end is nothing to joke about. Just look at what Sabrina is doing to Xtina. XD
Prestwick, now I’m intrigued! Who are you thinking about?
Jenn, you are part of a great group that thinks that this is how Sabrina should operate. Time will tell how successful it is, but you can’t argue with the short term results. Her taking care of business instead of showboating is paying off but you’re right. This IS Sabrina, so is it just a matter of time before she reverts to old form?
Sabrina’s kicking butt and not waiting around for names. Her new outfit and her new attitude are rocking the house, and she’s using less risky / flashy moves. Perhaps she has become more focuses….
…or perhaps I speak too soon? 😉
Speak too soon? Hmmmm, only time will tell. 😉 But you join a growing contingent that are enjoying Sabrina’s new look and tude.
ya know i just figured it out. Sabrina’s new top is really an alien from another world (who knows where Brooke does her shopping at after all?) which is slowly leading Brina to a more darker side of the ring.
Xtina really needs to just yell out “hey is that Sun over there?” to make Sabrina break the hold and look around the ring trying to find her to give Xtina enough time to get her head back together and mount a comeback.Â
jpiv, how envious would some people be of that alien life, if it were true? XD Â Dark side Brina! LOL about using Sun as a distraction! Â That would be hilarious and would totally work.
Well, neither of the girls is named Ruth…So I guess this could be…
RUTHLESS AGGRESSION!!!
Harr!!
Ahahahaha! Dude.