06-04-2026, 11:23 PM
OOC: And number two for Luz
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One of the most beautiful sights in all of Washington, D.C. is not any of the monuments or other landmarks or tourist attractions, even if they all possess a certain charm all their own. No, that honor instead goes to the various cherry blossom trees planted throughout our nation's capital. They line the water, decorate the paths between the various monuments, and in moments like this, when the sun is starting to set and the sky glows orange and purple with the day coming to an end, the light reflected through the cherry blossom petals bathes its surroundings in a beautiful pink hue like no other, trying helping anyone to feel at peace even despite the chaos of whatever may be going on around them or in their lives.
In that sense, perhaps it feels fitting that this is where we find La Pequeña Luz.
It's hard to tell exactly where in D.C. she is right now as she seems to be in the middle of a rather thick grove of trees, but the cherry blossoms dance through the air around her as she leans back against one of the trees. It's clear, even through her mask, that the young luchadora has a lot on her mind, and it's hard to argue given everything we know has been going on in SCW, even if she hasn't been the biggest player in any of it thus far. Still, it doesn't take her long to notice our presence, and when she does, she takes a deep breath to try and compose herself before she begins, though it's clear there's a weariness to her voice that she's unable to hide, despite her best efforts.
“I love cherry blossoms... they're probably one of my favorite things about America's capital, to be honest. I know there's not a lot around here to feel excited about, especially given the current political climate and the mess that's being made because of it, but at least I know I can trust the cherry blossoms to help keep things in perspective for me. A friend of mine who knows a lot about flowers once told me they symbolize rebirth and the fleeting nature of life... a reminder to cherish every moment we have and to live our lives without regret, because you never know when it might come to an end, or what awaits you in the next life. In a sense, they have a lot in common with how my culture has always treated life and death, with holidays like Día de Muertos where we honor and remember those we've lost and invite them back to share the stories of their lives, both old and new, with us so we can learn from them and appreciate everything that we have.
Maybe that sounds silly to a lot of you... after all, it doesn't feel like I have a whole lot lately, at least in regards to SCW. I'm no longer the United States Champion, I've barely been given chances to bounce back and fight my way back up the mountain since Retribution, things with my wife have been... up in the air, to say the least. There are a lot of questions, a lot of frustration, and expectations of people needing to pick sides and pledge their allegiance to somebody, as if things will only get worse if you don't or you're supposed to be afraid if you pick the wrong side. I suppose that raises the question... ¿Dónde encaja La Pequeña Luz en todo esto?”
Luz finds her gaze turning towards the ground, where the falling cherry blossoms have been gathering at her feet. She takes a moment to think about what she wants to say next, clearly uncertain about a lot of things going on right now as a lot has been weighing heavily on her.
“Truth be told... I don't know. This isn't a position I've found myself in despite how long I've been in this business by now. I've always stuck to the philosophy of resolving wrestling problems in a wrestling ring, keeping business straightforward and with no room for any doubt on that night once the bell rings. Any greater fights I've been a part of, especially since coming to SCW, have always been battles that directly targeted me or someone I cared about in some fashion... the ordeals with the entire tag division, especially during the days where Glory and Brittany were willing to destroy everything just to put themselves at the top by any means necessary, the war with the Fall of Man, my issues with the U.S. Title picture when Jordan Majors came back and tried to simply claim the title without having actually earned anything, all of those were fights where I was directly involved in one form or another, not because I had to pick a side, but because I had personal investment.
The current situation with SCW... it's entirely uncharted territory for me. I know everyone has their questions, and I haven't been doing a very good job of answering them. The thing is... for me, this is a lot more complicated than anybody wants to recognize.
Do I agree with the things Frank Delatosso has done, especially when it comes to the people he's formed an army out of and especially after what he did to CHBK last week? Absolutely not, I'm not going to even pretend I'm anywhere close to being alright with any of that.
The problem is... one of the people who's bought into what the CEO's been selling is Amelia, my wife, the love of my life. Do I agree with that decision? No... but I also understand why she felt it was her only option. For as much as I hated seeing what happened to CHBK last week, I'm also more than willing to admit that he's made his fair shares of mistakes, much as Delatosso has. We're all human, after all, and none of us get it right 100% of the time. Our CEO took advantage of the fact that CHBK has been overlooking Amelia's efforts and gave her the opportunity she'd been working so hard to earn... everything else from there, however, has been Amelia proving herself all on her own, and despite the path she's chosen, she's still earned the right to call herself World Champion the right way, on nothing but the talent I know she possesses, and for that, I truly am proud of her. If you want to act like that's a sign I'm on Team Delatosso, then all I can say is meet me in the ring and we'll settle things fair and square.
At the end of the day, there's only one aspect of this brewing issue that matters to me, and that's my wife and her place in it. I mean it when I say that I want Amelia to have a long and prosperous reign as World Champion because she truly has earned it, and I know that deep down, the real Amelia I love and adore is still in there. My only goal right now is helping to guide her back from the brink before she falls too far into the darkness like all the others, because I know she's better than that and she's already proven what I've been saying all along: that there is no weak link between us, and her standing at the very top is inspiring me to push myself harder than ever so that maybe, if I'm lucky and skilled enough, I can meet her up there and we can enjoy that view together.”
Luz's voice starts to regain some confidence the more she speaks, her stance on everything sounding firm even if it might be confusing to most of us. Still, she seems certain in this endeavor... though whatever confidence she seemed to be building starts to disappear as she lets out a shaky sigh and turns her attention towards another topic she knows she needs to address.
“I know everything's been confusing so far and I have no idea what the future holds... and what doesn't help is knowing that soon, I'll be forced to invoke the Tag Title opportunity I've been holding off on using because I wanted to wait until Amelia had proven what she and I have known for a long time to ultimately be true. There is no one else in this business, even among those who I respect and can call my closest friends, that I would rather call myself a World Tag Team Champion with than the woman I will still stand here and say with absolute certainty is my soulmate. On top of that, I'm being asked to help defend a title that isn't mine, knowing that if I falter, that if I'm not ready to potentially call myself a World Champion in my own right, that I could be responsible for losing the title Amelia fought so hard to earn. Despite all the questions, we will have to come together and rise above all the childish games and hypocritical antics of the Glimmer Sisters.
For as much as I have to say to them about all of this... it can wait until Taking Hold of the Flame.
For now, I'm grateful that Amelia and I have an opportunity to get back into our groove and prove that, no mater where things stand, we still deserve the title we've earned as SCW's greatest modern day tag team.
I know it's been a long time since The Light In The Darkness faced off against Hollywood, and much like what these cherry blossoms symbolize, I know that Chris and Ryan have gone through a bit of a rebirth in their own right. I still remember almost two years ago now, when Amelia and I wanted to give you guys the benefit of the doubt and encouraged you to actually give us your best... you instead preferred to play games and didn't exact endear yourselves to us so close to our wedding, and it not only cost you on that night, but also shortly after when you fell short inside the Chamber and Ames and I earned our wedding present of a successful Tag Title defense that proved just how much tag team wrestling means to us and how hard we will fight to respect everything it represents. And yet, you guys stuck around, you've somewhat tried to shed this desire of immersing yourselves in scandals and trying to act like you've above this business.
Heck, you came close to actually calling yourselves World Tag Team Champions not that long ago! Yeah, you won by DQ because Selena... well, hopefully wherever her head is at now, she's able to take a good long look in the mirror and pull herself out of that headspace she was clearly drowning in, but the fight you still brought against her and Xander, two of the greatest of all time in SCW history, showed that you do have what it takes to be a top tier team someday. All it takes is focus and the willingness to step up and prove yourselves.
I can't speak on behalf of Amelia... but I personally hope that's what you guys bring to this Breakdown. We want the Hollywood that came close to beating Selena and Xander legitimately, the Hollywood that could potentially reach the top of the mountain someday. That's the kind of challenge Amelia and I need to reforge ourselves right now, because we know Taking Hold of the Flame isn't going to be easy on us for a number of reasons, but no matter what they try and throw at us, we will not let the Glimmer Sisters break us or keep spiting in the face of everything that we've fought so hard for. That's why we want you guys to step up and push us... we need this match, we need to earn this hard-fought win, so we can make it clear to the entire locker room that even if things look a little dim right now around us, The Light In The Darkness will still find a way to stand strong... and Amelia can still trust me to be the light that guides her back to who I know she truly wants to be.
I may not agree with who she's aligned herself with, but Amelia has one thing that no one else in Delatosso's entourage has: a wife who loves her enough to see beyond all of that and stand by her side when she needs a partner she can truly trust. Despite everything, I will support Amelia, and Breakdown this week in our nation's capital will prove that no matter what, she and I have a bond that transcends any other chaos trying to consume this company right now.”
Luz pauses as she feels something land on her head, and she reaches up and pulls a small cherry blossom branch out of her hair. Slowly, for perhaps the first time in a while, we see the familiar radiant smile that has defined Luz and her personality for her entire life, as she holds the cherry blossom branch up in offering.
“Consider this cherry blossom branch my peace offering, Ames, because I know that when this is all set and done, you will be reborn stronger than ever and with a brighter future than you ever saw for yourself. And one way or another, I will be right there with you, whether it be as your tag partner or even if it ultimately requires me to be an obstacle for you in that ring. We will reignite that fire we've always had and fight to prevail over Hollywood this week, just as we'll do at Taking Hold of the Flame, despite everything. And the future beyond that? It may be uncertain, but you can trust when I say I'll find my way to you, no matter what I have to do. As a song we both know so well goes: 'There's no thing that I won't go through, even if I have to die for you.'”
Luz nods to us, still keeping the tiny cherry blossom branch offered out, knowing her words will reach Amelia somehow, someway. Her faith may be a curiosity in its own right, but one thing she's clearly certain about is the strength of the bond between The Light In The Darkness above all else... a bond she's certain will show its strength despite everything against Hollywood come Thursday night.
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One of the most beautiful sights in all of Washington, D.C. is not any of the monuments or other landmarks or tourist attractions, even if they all possess a certain charm all their own. No, that honor instead goes to the various cherry blossom trees planted throughout our nation's capital. They line the water, decorate the paths between the various monuments, and in moments like this, when the sun is starting to set and the sky glows orange and purple with the day coming to an end, the light reflected through the cherry blossom petals bathes its surroundings in a beautiful pink hue like no other, trying helping anyone to feel at peace even despite the chaos of whatever may be going on around them or in their lives.
In that sense, perhaps it feels fitting that this is where we find La Pequeña Luz.
It's hard to tell exactly where in D.C. she is right now as she seems to be in the middle of a rather thick grove of trees, but the cherry blossoms dance through the air around her as she leans back against one of the trees. It's clear, even through her mask, that the young luchadora has a lot on her mind, and it's hard to argue given everything we know has been going on in SCW, even if she hasn't been the biggest player in any of it thus far. Still, it doesn't take her long to notice our presence, and when she does, she takes a deep breath to try and compose herself before she begins, though it's clear there's a weariness to her voice that she's unable to hide, despite her best efforts.
“I love cherry blossoms... they're probably one of my favorite things about America's capital, to be honest. I know there's not a lot around here to feel excited about, especially given the current political climate and the mess that's being made because of it, but at least I know I can trust the cherry blossoms to help keep things in perspective for me. A friend of mine who knows a lot about flowers once told me they symbolize rebirth and the fleeting nature of life... a reminder to cherish every moment we have and to live our lives without regret, because you never know when it might come to an end, or what awaits you in the next life. In a sense, they have a lot in common with how my culture has always treated life and death, with holidays like Día de Muertos where we honor and remember those we've lost and invite them back to share the stories of their lives, both old and new, with us so we can learn from them and appreciate everything that we have.
Maybe that sounds silly to a lot of you... after all, it doesn't feel like I have a whole lot lately, at least in regards to SCW. I'm no longer the United States Champion, I've barely been given chances to bounce back and fight my way back up the mountain since Retribution, things with my wife have been... up in the air, to say the least. There are a lot of questions, a lot of frustration, and expectations of people needing to pick sides and pledge their allegiance to somebody, as if things will only get worse if you don't or you're supposed to be afraid if you pick the wrong side. I suppose that raises the question... ¿Dónde encaja La Pequeña Luz en todo esto?”
Luz finds her gaze turning towards the ground, where the falling cherry blossoms have been gathering at her feet. She takes a moment to think about what she wants to say next, clearly uncertain about a lot of things going on right now as a lot has been weighing heavily on her.
“Truth be told... I don't know. This isn't a position I've found myself in despite how long I've been in this business by now. I've always stuck to the philosophy of resolving wrestling problems in a wrestling ring, keeping business straightforward and with no room for any doubt on that night once the bell rings. Any greater fights I've been a part of, especially since coming to SCW, have always been battles that directly targeted me or someone I cared about in some fashion... the ordeals with the entire tag division, especially during the days where Glory and Brittany were willing to destroy everything just to put themselves at the top by any means necessary, the war with the Fall of Man, my issues with the U.S. Title picture when Jordan Majors came back and tried to simply claim the title without having actually earned anything, all of those were fights where I was directly involved in one form or another, not because I had to pick a side, but because I had personal investment.
The current situation with SCW... it's entirely uncharted territory for me. I know everyone has their questions, and I haven't been doing a very good job of answering them. The thing is... for me, this is a lot more complicated than anybody wants to recognize.
Do I agree with the things Frank Delatosso has done, especially when it comes to the people he's formed an army out of and especially after what he did to CHBK last week? Absolutely not, I'm not going to even pretend I'm anywhere close to being alright with any of that.
The problem is... one of the people who's bought into what the CEO's been selling is Amelia, my wife, the love of my life. Do I agree with that decision? No... but I also understand why she felt it was her only option. For as much as I hated seeing what happened to CHBK last week, I'm also more than willing to admit that he's made his fair shares of mistakes, much as Delatosso has. We're all human, after all, and none of us get it right 100% of the time. Our CEO took advantage of the fact that CHBK has been overlooking Amelia's efforts and gave her the opportunity she'd been working so hard to earn... everything else from there, however, has been Amelia proving herself all on her own, and despite the path she's chosen, she's still earned the right to call herself World Champion the right way, on nothing but the talent I know she possesses, and for that, I truly am proud of her. If you want to act like that's a sign I'm on Team Delatosso, then all I can say is meet me in the ring and we'll settle things fair and square.
At the end of the day, there's only one aspect of this brewing issue that matters to me, and that's my wife and her place in it. I mean it when I say that I want Amelia to have a long and prosperous reign as World Champion because she truly has earned it, and I know that deep down, the real Amelia I love and adore is still in there. My only goal right now is helping to guide her back from the brink before she falls too far into the darkness like all the others, because I know she's better than that and she's already proven what I've been saying all along: that there is no weak link between us, and her standing at the very top is inspiring me to push myself harder than ever so that maybe, if I'm lucky and skilled enough, I can meet her up there and we can enjoy that view together.”
Luz's voice starts to regain some confidence the more she speaks, her stance on everything sounding firm even if it might be confusing to most of us. Still, she seems certain in this endeavor... though whatever confidence she seemed to be building starts to disappear as she lets out a shaky sigh and turns her attention towards another topic she knows she needs to address.
“I know everything's been confusing so far and I have no idea what the future holds... and what doesn't help is knowing that soon, I'll be forced to invoke the Tag Title opportunity I've been holding off on using because I wanted to wait until Amelia had proven what she and I have known for a long time to ultimately be true. There is no one else in this business, even among those who I respect and can call my closest friends, that I would rather call myself a World Tag Team Champion with than the woman I will still stand here and say with absolute certainty is my soulmate. On top of that, I'm being asked to help defend a title that isn't mine, knowing that if I falter, that if I'm not ready to potentially call myself a World Champion in my own right, that I could be responsible for losing the title Amelia fought so hard to earn. Despite all the questions, we will have to come together and rise above all the childish games and hypocritical antics of the Glimmer Sisters.
For as much as I have to say to them about all of this... it can wait until Taking Hold of the Flame.
For now, I'm grateful that Amelia and I have an opportunity to get back into our groove and prove that, no mater where things stand, we still deserve the title we've earned as SCW's greatest modern day tag team.
I know it's been a long time since The Light In The Darkness faced off against Hollywood, and much like what these cherry blossoms symbolize, I know that Chris and Ryan have gone through a bit of a rebirth in their own right. I still remember almost two years ago now, when Amelia and I wanted to give you guys the benefit of the doubt and encouraged you to actually give us your best... you instead preferred to play games and didn't exact endear yourselves to us so close to our wedding, and it not only cost you on that night, but also shortly after when you fell short inside the Chamber and Ames and I earned our wedding present of a successful Tag Title defense that proved just how much tag team wrestling means to us and how hard we will fight to respect everything it represents. And yet, you guys stuck around, you've somewhat tried to shed this desire of immersing yourselves in scandals and trying to act like you've above this business.
Heck, you came close to actually calling yourselves World Tag Team Champions not that long ago! Yeah, you won by DQ because Selena... well, hopefully wherever her head is at now, she's able to take a good long look in the mirror and pull herself out of that headspace she was clearly drowning in, but the fight you still brought against her and Xander, two of the greatest of all time in SCW history, showed that you do have what it takes to be a top tier team someday. All it takes is focus and the willingness to step up and prove yourselves.
I can't speak on behalf of Amelia... but I personally hope that's what you guys bring to this Breakdown. We want the Hollywood that came close to beating Selena and Xander legitimately, the Hollywood that could potentially reach the top of the mountain someday. That's the kind of challenge Amelia and I need to reforge ourselves right now, because we know Taking Hold of the Flame isn't going to be easy on us for a number of reasons, but no matter what they try and throw at us, we will not let the Glimmer Sisters break us or keep spiting in the face of everything that we've fought so hard for. That's why we want you guys to step up and push us... we need this match, we need to earn this hard-fought win, so we can make it clear to the entire locker room that even if things look a little dim right now around us, The Light In The Darkness will still find a way to stand strong... and Amelia can still trust me to be the light that guides her back to who I know she truly wants to be.
I may not agree with who she's aligned herself with, but Amelia has one thing that no one else in Delatosso's entourage has: a wife who loves her enough to see beyond all of that and stand by her side when she needs a partner she can truly trust. Despite everything, I will support Amelia, and Breakdown this week in our nation's capital will prove that no matter what, she and I have a bond that transcends any other chaos trying to consume this company right now.”
Luz pauses as she feels something land on her head, and she reaches up and pulls a small cherry blossom branch out of her hair. Slowly, for perhaps the first time in a while, we see the familiar radiant smile that has defined Luz and her personality for her entire life, as she holds the cherry blossom branch up in offering.
“Consider this cherry blossom branch my peace offering, Ames, because I know that when this is all set and done, you will be reborn stronger than ever and with a brighter future than you ever saw for yourself. And one way or another, I will be right there with you, whether it be as your tag partner or even if it ultimately requires me to be an obstacle for you in that ring. We will reignite that fire we've always had and fight to prevail over Hollywood this week, just as we'll do at Taking Hold of the Flame, despite everything. And the future beyond that? It may be uncertain, but you can trust when I say I'll find my way to you, no matter what I have to do. As a song we both know so well goes: 'There's no thing that I won't go through, even if I have to die for you.'”
Luz nods to us, still keeping the tiny cherry blossom branch offered out, knowing her words will reach Amelia somehow, someway. Her faith may be a curiosity in its own right, but one thing she's clearly certain about is the strength of the bond between The Light In The Darkness above all else... a bond she's certain will show its strength despite everything against Hollywood come Thursday night.
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Tag Team Record: 31-12-1*
La Pequeña Luz Solo Record: 26-14
Amelia Blythe Nevado Solo Record: 20-16-1**
*The tag team turmoil on the 9/14/2023 Breakdown is counted in this record as the three separate matches (2 wins, 1 loss) LITD had in the gauntlet up until their elimination.
**The Underground Championship Breakdown Turmoil match from the 2/19/2026 Breakdown is counted as both 1 win and 1 loss in this record as Amelia did win an Underground Title reign out of it, but also lost the title as well and was unable to finish the match as champion.
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 World Tag Team Championship [4] (1 - 81 Days) (2 - 109 Days) (3 - 231 Days) (4 - Current)
SCW World Championship (Amelia Nevado - Current)
SCW United States Championship (La Pequeña Luz) [3] (1/Interim Reign - 94 Days) (2 - 98 Days) (3 - 92 Days)
SCW Television Championship (Amelia Blythe Nevado - 29 Days)
SCW Television Championship (La Pequeña Luz - 98 Days)
SCW Underground Championship (Amelia Nevado - >1 Day)
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