It started with Jennifer Lawrence (Jlaw) spearing Meryl Streep into the turnbuckle and unleashing a flurry of punches. The crowd roared as Jlaw's fists rained down, each blow echoing through the arena like the pounding of a bass drum. She followed it up with an Irish whip into all four corners repeatedly until Meryl could barely stand. Jlaw yanked Meryl up by her hair and whispered something that ignited a fierce rage in her. The resulting slap was heard around the world. That was all Meryl could muster, as Jennifer spat in her face and pushed her back into the corner.
Backing up to the opposite side of the ring, Jlaw charged with the intent of jumping onto Meryl and grinding her down. However, Meryl rolled out of the ring just in time, causing Jlaw to crash into the turnbuckle post. Taking advantage of the moment, Meryl gasped for breath, her eyes wide with adrenaline. She rolled back into the ring, holding a steel chair, its metal legs glinting menacingly under the arena lights. Instead of using it, however, she tossed it aside and climbed the ropes, keeping her eyes locked on Jlaw. With a surprising leap, she jumped over the ropes and landed gracefully, stunning the younger star. Although it took a lot out of Meryl, she went for the pin but only managed a two-count. The splash had kept Jlaw down but also injured Meryl’s ribs. Both women lay there, exhausted and in pain.
Despite being dazed, Jlaw saw an opportunity and rolled Meryl onto her back. Straddling the older woman, she rained down elbow drops, each one targeting Meryl’s injured ribs. The crowd winced in sympathy as Jlaw continued dropping knees onto Meryl, the sound echoing like gunshots through the tense arena. But Meryl refused to give in easily. She reached out, grabbed the ropes, and pulled herself to her feet. Jlaw retaliated with rabbit punches to Meryl's ribs, each hit resonating with the pain Meryl was already feeling. Grimacing but determined, Meryl remained standing, pushing through the agony. The crowd was on their feet, a mix of shock and awe at her resilience.
For several minutes, Jlaw worked on Meryl's ribs, but she could see that Meryl wasn't going to stay down. Meryl’s eyes watered, and her face was pale, but she wasn't going anywhere. Jlaw tossed Meryl out of the ring to continue the assault on her ribs, but a reverse Irish whip sent Jlaw crashing into the steel steps. Meryl seized the moment to gather her strength and slammed Jlaw's back against the steel. The crowd's energy surged as the tide of battle began to shift.
Meryl kept ramming Jlaw's back against the steps, then into the outside ring post, the guardrails, and the ring apron. She attempted to lift Jlaw for a sidewalk slam onto the entrance ramp, but her age and fatigue caught up with her, causing her to collapse while trying to catch her breath with Jlaw lying in pain nearby. Meryl climbed back into the ring and waited for Jennifer to recover enough to pull herself up by the ropes. As Jlaw did so, Meryl prepared for a dropkick, but Jlaw was too quick and ducked, sending Meryl flying into the ropes.
The crowd cheered as Jlaw seized the opportunity to retaliate by sliding a table into the ring. She set it up in the center and beckoned Meryl to join her. Meryl, energized by newfound determination, stumbled toward the table, her eyes narrowed and teeth gritted. However, as soon as she was within reach, Jlaw delivered a brutal kick to Meryl's groin. Meryl dropped like a stone. Struggling to pull herself up, Meryl attempted to grasp Jlaw's bikini bottoms, but Jennifer had other plans. Grabbing Meryl by the hair, she dragged her to the table and hoisted her onto it.
The crowd's reaction was a mix of shock and excitement, cheering as Jlaw climbed to the top rope. With a smirk, she looked down at her opponent, now sprawled out and vulnerable. Jlaw leaped with the intent of delivering a leg drop to Meryl's ribs, but Meryl rolled out of the way just in time. Unfortunately for Jlaw, it was too late; she crashed through the table back-first and lay there, not moving. The counter move took plenty of energy out of Meryl, who lay face down, unable to move as the crowd cheered.
Seeing Jlaw lying motionless, Meryl dragged herself over and slapped her face, attempting to wake her. When Jlaw didn't respond, Meryl rolled her over and pressed her knee into the small of Jlaw’s back. Jlaw screamed in pain as Meryl's knee dug in, the impact knocking the wind out of her. Gasping for air, Jlaw opened her eyes to see Meryl standing over her with a sadistic smile on her lips. The audience was on edge, unsure whether the match was about to end or if Jlaw would find a way to turn the tables.
Jennifer screamed, "I won't give up!" to the referee, her voice hoarse. With a sudden burst of strength, Jlaw elbowed Meryl in the chin, creating a cracking sound that pierced the air. Meryl’s grip loosened, allowing Jlaw to wiggle free and roll away from the debris of the table. Taking a moment to catch her breath, with the pain from her ribs and back still searing through her body, Jlaw locked eyes with Meryl, who was rubbing her jaw and preparing for the next move.
Meryl used up the last of her strength to swing the chair, but she was too slow. Jlaw missile dropped kicked in her face, used it to hit her with a DDT, and dragged her to the center of the ring for the one, two, three.
Jlaw’s hand was raised i celebration while she stood on top of Meryl, feeling good knowing she beat her idol’s ass.
