Page 181 – Interested
Now we know one of the matches for Round 2 of the Television Tournament, Victoria Buckingham vs. Kat Smith of Hell’s Belles. As we can see, Victoria has a very wicked finisher, the Buckingham Bounce. Check out the YOUTUBE clip below for as close as I could find of it.
And we see that Sun is getting in deeper with Damage Inc. She hasn’t committed herself to anything, but clearly she likes what she’s hearing. Damage Inc, consisting of Nikki Foxx, Yvonne Carmichael and Kyra Gold are doing a bit of hard selling, illustrating what happens when they’re not backing you, as in the case of the Josephine York. We’ll just have to see how this develops.
Next update, we have the third match of the Television Tournament, Sassy Schoolgirl Sara Valentine vs. Xtina Carpenter!
Oh Sun… 🙁
The thing is, I can see why it’s tempting. She was interested in Damage Inc. from the beginning, and their style seems to fit her better than Hell’s Belles (with Chloe’s aristocratic airs and the understanding that they exist mainly to serve her). This group seems more an actual group than one wrestler and her flunkies. Plus, their timing was *good*. They got Sun at a point where she’s frustrated with Sabrina (for her stubbornness on doing things on principle)  and pissed with Brooke (for being, well, Brooke).
On the other, the friendship between Sab and Sun has been great to see. They click, you know? And sooner or later, membership with DI would put a strain there, at least.
Now, I doubt that they’re going to ask Sun to turn on Sabrina right away. Remember, they’re trying to coax her, and immediately telling her to heel turn on Sabrina would likely spook her. That’s not something you do out the gate and expect results. No, if I were to make a prediction, they’d ask her to do something she’s inclined to do anyway (jumping Krystin or Brooke, for instance). That’s the kind of thing she could easily rationalize.
IF she does join DI, I suspect that she’d try to play both sides on the fence. Be friends with Sabrina while being a heel otherwise — this could lead to interesting plots and conflict, with Sabrina questioning Sun’s hanging around with a group of nasty girls, and Sun trying to strike a balance between her relationships in the ring and out of it, and avoiding having those interests conflicting. Of course, in wrestling the thing with cliques is they affect who your friends and enemies are. Sooner or later, things would come to a head. If that’s the case, I hope Sun does the right thing — pick her real friend over a group looking to boost their muscle.
Boooooo! I hope Kat crushes her in one panel next round <_< lol. As for Sun, I sure her being very temped to join the stable, but in the end will stick through with Sab. It’d be pretty interesting if she didn’t though because they’d just really leave Krystin as Sab. closet ally and the bond between them never has been established nearly as much. Guess Wed. the match to break my heart will start. I just hope Sara can get more offense in this time ;.; lol.
*Marks the F out* YOU USED ONE OF MY CLIPS! YAY! Â 🙂
Sorry for doing double-posts, but I’d have to guess from what it looks like that it’s more like Shelton Benjamin’s signature backbreaker. Â http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNjQxl0m85c
Panel 1: Owww! Yeah! Buckingham bounce.. it reminds my of Street Fighter 4.. Zangief excecuting this move on Cammy.. 🙁
look at that angle of execution, it’s really a backbreaker.. Josephine Yorks body literary been back break…
Panel 2: 1…2..3… I hope the York Sisters theme song is edited remodified or parody using Shane McMahon theme.. York Sisters Theme “There goes Yorks Money!! There Goes Yorks Money!!!.. Money Money Money” hahhaha
Panel 3: Jeff saying ” Hell’s Belles Top Enforcer, Katherine Smith” why enforcer? she’s a powerhouse.. but an enforcer.. hehehe..
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Panel 4: I have to question Damage Inc Hospitality.. they didn’t offer red wine and food to Sun.. so i goes Hell’s Belles are better..
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Panel 5: I agree, “Shinobi” “Lil Dragon” Sun Wong calibur is way up high than “Ultragirl” Sabrina Mancini, if Commissioner Gabrielle use her right.. Sun got killer instinct, not afraid don’t hesitate.. maybe the “Ultimate Opportunist”
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Panel 6: This bakes the cake.. they’re giving “Shinobi” “Lil Dragon” Sun Wong a title shot.. Tag Team? Heavyweight? hahah.. So Damage Inc have backstage power.. I wonder whose backstage power is stronger, Hell’s Belles or Damage Inc..
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Looking here, Yvonne Carmichaels looks like Sabrina.. in my opinion
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Damage Inc is willing to give “Shinobi” “Lil Dragon” Sun Wong a great push.. in which Sun really deserve.. REALLY DESERVE… Commissioner Gabrielle Reni don’t see it..Â
I have to question… about Damage Inc.. Nikki, Yvonne and Kyra are they rich?
Cammy VS Zangief
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUmy9DQgfH8&feature=channel_page
Watch 0:35
it’s look like panel 1.. heheheh
While heels are popular faces sell tickets, shirts and PPVs. Sabrina is a babyface and thus has a much higher ceiling than Sun will ever have if Sun stays a heel.
I suddenly have the image of Sun becoming the federation’s version of Stone Cold Steve Austin after a while (some experimentation and trepidation and whatnot). Let’s see what Sun’s “entry fee” will be…
I really like to see that panel 1.. DAMN!! SCARY.. too..
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I wonder if that Buckingham Bounce already got “White Queen” Chloe De Sade in the past? hmmmm…
Speaking of backing up… “Bonus Life Battle Royal” Why Damage Inc didn’t interfere to help Nikki Foxx win? Big Question?Â
I notice their sitting arrangement, one girl one couch..  they’re not as tight as the Hell’s Belles.. the Hell’s Belles. sat together most of the time, the most far is 2 meters away.. 165,166, 177,70-71.. comapre to the Hell’s Belles.. Hell’s Belles come together.. not like Damage Inc 168-171 in which Nikki Foxx comes alone into the Bonus life Battle Royal..
Dammit! Is anyone 2 for 2?
Nice finisher!! I’ve been trying to come up with a whole schwack of them, but I’m stuck on what I see on TV and in the vide games. No you tube at work… Boo-urns!
Well said, Adon. Â I can tell that you like Sun and Sabrina, you’ve definitely been paying attention. Â As Sun gets deeper and deeper with Damage Inc, people are starting to wonder what’s going to happen to Brina/Sunshine both presently and in the future. Â From what it seems though, Yvonne will have a test of some sort, not unlike Hell’s Belles test of winning the Battle Royal. Â But that doesn’t mean it will be exactly the same, but we’re going to have to wait a bit to find out. Â I think this is one of the best explanations of the difference between Damage Inc and Hell’s Belles. Â That’s definitely putting a fine point to it. Â
Oooh yeah, get in there Vicky baby! Buckingham bounce to show the York sisters who *really* rules the waves around here! Now on to beat the Hells Belles…oo-er 😮 I saw the Zangief SF4 version of this too and its like..ow? 😮
I’m also in two minds about Sun using Damage Inc to chase the gold because thats exactly what she wants to do. She isn’t going to directly cross paths with Sabrina any time soon as she isn’t in the running for the TV Championship and we’re not sure if there are any other belts out there but the thing that will happen is that their paths WILL directly cross if Sun joins Damage Inc.
Hasn’t Sun had like 4 matches? One of them in a title tourney?
Great to see Victoria Buckingham win. She be facing Kat Smith of Hell’s Belles, I like Victoria win over her, But not sure that will happen because it no one will ever beat them.
I wonder what Nikki Foxx asking Sun what to do for her?, It sound like it isn’t good.Â
Sorry that I missed Friday’s update – I’m glad to hear someone else mention “bailout” besides me! Loved the “meeting of the minds” maneuver. I hate cheats!
I’m still wondering what is going on in Sun’s mind…
Dang!! Still don’t know what color nail polish Josie has on her right hand!!
This ep wraps up one match and I think starts another… the one where Damage Inc sizes up Sun. Think of it as a mental game…
Panel one looks like a poster shrunk down; very active.
Panel three… still more pastel fans, neat reading the shirts. Not sure who “Kid Xtreme” is, only one I can think of is Xtina Carpenter but that doesn’t sound right. I admit I don’t know how she wrestles.
The dressing room panels: Good perspective, very clear art. You can tell who is who in a small image, I suspect that took some effort to draw.
Neat Youtube clip, great help in understanding what just happened.
I’ll tune in next time…
Sorry I was gone so long! I was on Vacation!
I hope Sun doesn’t go! But I’m glad Victoria won. I’m already out Jamie, from the Free for all match. I’m guessing you bet on Josephine?
Prestwick, glad you enjoyed the Brit victory. XD Victoria’s got a tough challenge in front of her, but she’s up to the task. As far as Sun and Sabrina go, they’ve technically already faced each other, and will probably do so again, the nature of the business. As far as being opposed to each other on a personal basis, that remains to be seen and what would shake out if that did happen.
bd? Sun has fought twice so far, once in the rookie fatal four way and once against Sara Valentine. Neither match had any ‘stakes’ to them other than victory.
Hey Adam B, the intrigue continues! Both with Victoria facing Kat in the semi-finals of the Tournament and just what Sun has to do for Yvonne and Damage Inc.
Ghost Eraser, we’ll know shortly just what Sun has in mind, but not just yet. 😛 Glad you enjoyed the match and we missed you on Friday! Glad to have you back. 😀
RDF! I promise I didn’t have the nail color shown to be sneaky. Usually from a certain distance, it becomes increasingly difficult to show nails to eventually I don’t show them. The mental game is afoot between Damage Inc and Sun. And, they’re not necessarily at odds either, but definitely some jousting here. I love your breakdowns of the pages, and good catch with Kid Xtreme. Since you caught that, let’s just say that he is the teacher of one of the Upstart girls. 😉 Glad you liked the locker room and the YouTube clips, its great to hear that they delivered.
Hey Coyote Lovely, we missed ya! I hope vacation was wonderful. We’re sure to know more about what’s up with Sun soon, but not too soon, if you get my meaning. XD
Well, I think I got you the closest thing possible, but it looks to me from that pose in panel 1 that Victoria twists her body around after the lift before dropping her opponent across her knee and I haven’t seen it executed like that. All the more reason to like it for a big move fan like me, I guess. XP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn6lbWB5mh8
Oh man, that’s just about perfect!