[As the shot opens up, Tim Tyler and Handlebeards McGee walk into the arena. Handlebeards looks pretty perturbed with anger.]

Tim Tyler - Relax, Beards. You'll get your shot against Bundy and Wire tonight. And, I'll also get my hands on them for what they did to you, to me, and to my boy Shank.  You know, nothing brings family and friends together like having a common enemy, and in our case, we have two common enemies so I figure we're twice as good off.  This reminds me of when the Spaniards invaded Southern Alabama and the native hillbillies thought that the blonde invaders from the north were the incarnation of their Gods, specifically, the Gods who bore them gifts of sweet tea and Popeye's chicken.  When the Spaniards stole their food stamps and the hill-jacks were leveled by heart disease and type II Diabetes, they realized that they had a common devil---the Spaniards.  Well, Spain was a long way off, and the Southerners were sleepy from their heavy fattening meals and the oppressive heat, so they decided, what the hell, Mexicans are the same thing, right?  And they built a border fence.  They made a common enemy of all those who spoke Spanish, or in those days, whatever bastardized forms of Latin they managed to mumble through their thick beards.  

Handlebeards - Mumbles.

Tim Tyler - Exactly, just like that!  Now, in my day, we didn't care what shade of tan someone was, if they didn't speak English they couldn't order at Burger King.  Not that I have anything against Spanish, just that bi-lingual menus seemed like a waste of time and money in THOSE days, where a Quarter Pounder cost....

[The scene fades as Tim continues talking.]

Opening Commentary

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 130! And we are coming to you from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. My name is Jack Gene and I'm alongside Bill Hughes, and we are one week away from one of the biggest supercards we've had in a long time. Burn 2010, brought to you by ESN, and we've got a few matches happening tonight that will help us get there. As we just saw, The Foxxy Grandpas have arrived in the building as they take on BBW tonight. And, talk about grudge match.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, seems like the Foxxy Grandpas have finally had enough of what BBW has been doing lately. They've taken out Lumberjack and Shank on numerous occasions, and last week, they tried taking out Handlebeards McGee.

Jack Gene - McGee and Tyler will try to even the score tonight. Also on the card tonight is the finals of the MTL4 Tournament. It's the Celestial Avatars taking on The Inquisition in a match that will decide who will face Revolution at GS131 in 3 weeks. And Hecate, who's involved in that match...

Bill Hughes - Obviously.

Jack Gene - She's involved in another tonight. Double booked by management, and the second match won't be any easier. It's tonight's Main Event to decide who will fight Father Nathan at Burn 2010 for the Ace Superior Championship.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, I heard she didn't even know about the match until about 2 nights ago at a fan meet and greet event. Sounds like her relationship with Johnson has changed considerably to what it was before Hardcore Hell.

Jack Gene - That does seem strange. And in other big news, the Shoot Championship weigh-in is tonight. This is our last chance to see these fighters before they go into their last round of training heading into Burn 2010. So stay tuned for that. Also on the card tonight, we've got Tyson Banes taking on Boris Drago. That match is also a #1 Contenders match, with the winner moving on to face Gras-Dawg for the Heartlands Championship. And we've got AWS Man (also known as Bill), challenging his partner in MTL4, Josh Briskout in AWS Man's last match before he challenges Kronin for the Great Lakes Championship. Right now, it's time for our opening contest. Let's turn it to Wayne Inkster in the ring to make the official announcement.

[Out from the back appear Hecate and Jade.]

[Their music begins and they walk to the ring. Hecate walks slowly, with Jade sticking by her side.]

[Hecate and Jade roll into the ring. As the music fades, referee Luna Pier checks them both out. The lights in the arena dim.]

The voice of Black Friar says that this begins the time of the Inquisition. He tells all to repent for their sins, so that they'll be forgiven. He then tells heretics and blasphemers to prepare for their judgment.

[Then, a Church bell tolls three times and over the PA, a group of Gregorian monks can be heard reciting the Latin poem 'Dies Irae'. Father Nathan emerges from the back, walking side by side with the Black Friar, both men also adding their voices to those on the PA. They make their way down to ringside, where Nathan sets his cross down and both men then climb into the ring, conversing with each other before the match.]

[Jade and Black Friar begin the fight. As they reach the center of the ring, they lock up, but Father Nathan immediately drives a knee into her midsection and then takes her over with a hiptoss. He tries to get her into a submission on the ground, but she fights out of it. They get back to their feet and she ducks under a clothesline, quickly going after his back and knees with kicks and forearms. With Nathan on the ground, she tags in Hecate. Hecate comes in and they pull him up. The whip him into the ropes and take him down with a double clothesline. Hecate makes the cover, but only gets a 1-count. She puts Nathan into an arm/neck lock.]

Jack reminds everyone that this is the second MTL tournament that the Celestial Avatars have been a part of, and it's been because of their experience that they're at this point. They are the veterans of this tournament and have an obvious advantage. Bill says they have an obvious disadvantage though, and that's because Jade is on the outside of the ring.

[Nathan fights out of the hold and gets to his feet, but Hecate keeps him at bay, moving her arm lock to a side headlock. She tags in Jade. As Jade pops back in, she slams a forearm into his midsection. Hecate lets go and climbs out of the ring. Jade pushes Nathan against the ropes and whips him across the ring. As he bounces back, Jade gets him into a sleeper. As he fights it, it's obvious that she's forcing him to the mat. Somehow, he pushes her past him and slams her down with a backdrop driver. As they stand back up, she goes for a right hand, but she misses. He ducks it and lands a heavy shot to her midsection causing her to fall backwards. He makes the hot tag to Black Friar. As Friar comes back in, he pulls Jade back up and throws her into the ropes. He connects with a running dropkick, sending her inside out. He makes the cover, but she kicks out after two. Friar pulls her up and slams her back down. He follows it up with an elbow drop, but she rolls out of the way. She crawls over to the corner and quickly tags in Hecate. Hecate runs in and meets Friar with a right hand. But he responds with a right hand of his own. They trade rights and lefts. Hecate gets the advantage and sends him in the ropes. He holds on. She charges and he connects with a back elbow. He then connects with a springboard moonsault. He holds on for the pin, but only gets a two count. He pulls her back up and tags in Father Nathan.]

[As Father Nathan comes in, he pulls up Hecate. He backs her into the ropes before shooting her across the ring, as she bounces back, he boots her in the midsection. He lifts her up onto his shoulders, but she slides off the back, holding onto his head. She tries to lock on a dragon sleeper, but he counters and twists into it, so that he's facing her. He picks her up and flips her over with a Northern Lights Suplex. He holds it for a pin, but it only gets a 2. Nathan is the first to pop up. As Hecate does, he lands a wicked right hand to her jaw that sends her stumbling. He lifts her onto his shoulders and then drops her down in front of him, driving a knee into her face in a move Jack called the Price of Sin. He makes the cover. Both Jade and Black Friar jump into the ring. Friar takes Jade down with a clothesline as Nathan gets the 3-count. The match is over.]

Wayne Inkster announces The Inquisition as the winner and says that they will face Revolution at GS131. Jack was very impressed by both teams tonight, but says he thought the best team won. Bill reminds him that The Inquisition were named the Fighters of the Week going into tonight, and it's likely, this win, will lock them in that position.

[Nathan and the Black Friar head to the back, celebrating while Jade checks on Hecate in the center of the ring. After a few moments, Hecate leaves the ring, and walks up the ramp alone, leaving Jade alone in the ring. Jade quickly catches up with her and they walk up the ramp together.]

[The scene fades.]

Tyson Banes Prepares For His Match

[The camera cuts backstage where it shows Tyson Banes leaving the locker room of Arick Wills. Stephen Squires happens to see Tyson Banes walk out of Arick Wills locker room. Stephen Squires walks up to Tyson Banes and tries to get the scoop, but Tyson Banes ignores Stephen Squires and walks right pass him.]

Bill Hughes - What the heck is going on here?

Jack Gene - Did we just see Tyson Banes walk out of the locker room of Arick Wills?

Bill Hughes - Yes, that's exactly what we saw. I wonder what was going on in the locker room of Arick Wills.

[Moments later, Zana Knight comes walking out of the locker room of Arick Wills. Stephen has a confused look on his face not really understanding whats going on. Damian Knight then exits the locker room of Arick Wills right behind Zana Knight.]

Zana Knight - I'm glad Arick gave you the night off, so we can go out and have some fun.

Damian Knight - Yeah, Arick says he got everything covered tonight, so lets go have some fun babe.

Zana Knight - Right on....

[Stephen Squires approaches Damian and Zana Knight....]

Stephen Squires - Mr. and Mrs. Knight, could you please take a moment and tell everybody watching Graveyard Shift [130] tonight, why Tyson Banes was caught coming out of the locker room of Arick Wills.

Damian Knight - Did you hear that? Did someone say something?

Zana Knight - I dont think so. I didn't hear anything.

Damian Knight - Maybe, I'm just hearing things...

[Zana Knight gives off a chuckle. Damian Knight and Zana Knight totally ignore Stephen Squires and proceed to make their way towards the exit of the arena.]

Stephen Squires - ...

[Stephen Squires begins to knock on the door of Arick Wills, but doesn't get an answer.]

Stephen Squires - Arick, it's me Stephen Squires. I just would like to get a moment of your time.

[Stephen Squires continues to knock on the door, but still gets no answer. Stephen tries to open the door, but it is locked. Stephen Squires left with a more confusing look then before. The footage switches back to ringside.]

The Return of an Icon

Writer: Eric

[“Never Let It Die,” hits across the house PA and the crowd in attendance begins to boo. From behind the curtain comes “The Bastard Icon,” Eric Dillinger sporting his black and yellow Fred Perry collared shirt tucked into his blue jeans and his oxblood Gripfast steel toe boots.]

Jack Gene - Now here's a guy we haven't seen since Party in the Plaza!

Bill Hughes - Where's he been all these summer months?

[He has a solemn look on his face as he looks over the crowd. He nods almost as if in agreement with the jeers he's receiving. He pulls a mic from his back pocket and lifts it to his mouth.]

Eric Dillinger – I deserve that. I believe my last run through WMW I acted like an ass and it took an unfortunate event in my personal life to open my eyes to the error of my ways. I'm not going to get into specifics and drag my life out in front of the camera. I've done it before and I really don't feel like doing it again, but I'll say that these summer months have been life changing for me.

Jack Gene - I wonder what happened.

Bill Hughes - By the sounds of it the Wizard gave him a heart. This doesn't sound like the Eric Dillinger I remember.

Eric Dillinger – I'll admit I was wrong. I said there was a glass ceiling over my head and, in all reality, I was keeping myself grounded. Every chance I had to fly it was like I my legs were willingly giving out from under me. Look at the names I hold victory over... AWS Man (Also Known as Bill), Jade, Hecate, Ryven... There's no good reason that I shouldn't have been able to capture the gold in WMW. There's no reason that I shouldn't have beaten Father Nathan for the Ace Superior Championship, but I found failure through no one's volition but my own. 

After every thing that happened to me, after it was all settled on the home front I made a promise to distinction. I realized I'd become my own worst enemy and now it was time do what set me apart from the pack years ago. I've got to do the things that made me dangerous in the first place. I'm thirty-one now and that's an age not many guys in my profession get to see with out getting sidelined permanently. Having reached that milestone in my career I stopped pushing myself so I could keep competing well into my thirties. So when I stopped pushing myself was when I'd become complacent. I gave up the winning factor that brought me here.

Suddenly the Bastard Icon wasn't the Icon he used to be, just a Poor Bastard pointing the finger at everyone but himself when faced with an ugly truth. Things were so deluded I can't even remember when things went south for me. I just wandered through this business a shadow of what I'd used to be and everyone could tell. Not anymore, not after today I will never be that guy again. The guy who came out and blamed the locker room for holding him back is gone. 

So here's my promise to you all of y'all, the boys in the back, my wife, my son, the Pope, Audrie McLaughlin, and myself... For the first time in over a year I'm going to do something I should have a long time ago, something I should have never stopped doing in the first place.

Let go.

[The crowd gives a mixed reaction. Some were easily swayed are willing to see the Eric Dillinger they once knew, while others aren't quite so willing to just forgive and forget. With his peace said Eric waves to the crowd, bows, and exits to the back.]

Jack Gene – Eric Dillinger promising to Let go tonight and I've got to wonder what that means.

Bill Hughes – I think he means like when a sociopath finally just goes on a rampage and kills everything in sight.

Jack Gene – That may or may not be the case, but this we know for certain. Eric Dillinger has come back and whether or not he still calls himself the Bastard Icon he's going to try and do something he failed to do last time around and that's capture gold. 

Bill Hughes – Look out Father Nathan.

Jack Gene – Or anyone else for that matter. 

[The scene fades.]

Lumberjack Found Hurt

Writer: Garvin

The Zombie Union

Writer: Reb

The Shoot Championship Preview: Ryven

Enough of the Games

The Bookers Make A Decision

Writer: Garvin and Steph

The Shoot Championship Preview: Jade

Writer: Jade


Stephen Squires - It is at that, John, but we have to pause for a bit here to get back to Graveyard Shift.  We'll be back a little later with the official weigh-in for Jade vs. Ryven. Stay tuned.

Vyper Prepares For His Match

Writer: Amanda, Scott and Tabi

[Scott Vyper is shown in his locker room. Lacing up his boots. Jade walks into the locker room and Vyper lifts to his feet. He grabs Jade’s hand and kisses it.]

Scott Vyper - For what do I owe the pleasure of your acquaintance my dear?

Jade - Hello Scott. I thought I’d come in and check up on you. Tough loss in the MTL. Father Nathan is a tricky man. Just when you think you have him... he turns the lights out.

Scott Vyper - I wouldn’t worry about it, the whole thing was Vinny’s idea to reintroduce me into the wild so to speak. It served its purpose. Besides, I actually feel relieved that I will no longer have to fight you and Hecate. You guys are truly the favorites at this point.

[Jade smiles a bit and nods.]

Jade - No offense to you, Scott. But we always were the favorites. Umbrage may have been great once, but this company has a habit of rewarding mediocrity. All I have seen of Umbrage is a washed up, old drunk hanging to the coattails of others for his glory. The Hardcore Icons were great because of Valora who managed to win in spite of, not because of, Umbrage. If Vegas had been able to dig up a better partner for you, you would likely still be in this thing.

Scott Vyper - Maybe, maybe not. Never been much of a tag team player really. You and Hecate on the other hand, seem to be a rather formidable team, I’m sure you’ll do fine. How come I get the feeling there is more to this visit though? It’s not like us to be an “on-screen” couple.

[Jade nods a couple of times.]

Jade - Yes. That. I noticed Hecate is double booked tonight. A stupid move on the part of management, who seems increasingly more willing to cripple us all if they can make a few extra bucks in the shortfall. One day there will be consequences of that attitude. At any rate, we both know how you like to play ball, Scott. And I’m here to request that you give your less then pure and noble tactics a rest and keep them locked up tight in your bag of tricks.

Scott Vyper - Though it is unfortunate that Hecate is double booked... this opportunity does not change. Hecate is fully capable of handling the schedule. I will, however, do whatever it takes to get my hands on Father Nathan at Burn.

Jade - I understand that. But your quest to prove you can still do this won’t be served by say... cracking an injured woman in the head with brass knuckles, or the countless other cheap tricks you use to win matches.

Scott Vyper - Jade, you know I care about you... but what you’re asking me to do is rather astronomical here. 

Jade - Yes, I am. But factor this into your calculations. Hecate and I need to be 100%. I’m reasonably sure you are eager to see us humble Kronin and Ryven. So, if you injure Hecate, it then becomes impossible for that to happen. I can beat Kronin or Ryven one on one. I can not, however, beat them both at the same time, by myself. Also, Hecate is a friend of mine, a very close friend of mine. If you injure her by cheating, rest assured that action will have it’s own consequences.

Scott Vyper - Hmm... I see your point. Alright, I’ll play ball. I’ll treat this match... competitively. However make no mistake, just because I will play fair, doesn’t mean I will play nice. I want that title shot, and it’s just unfortunate who they lined up in front of me to get it.

Jade - Hecate would be gravely offended if I asked you to take it easy on her. I am not saying do not try to win the match, I’m saying I would like very much to see the Scott Vyper who nearly ended his career trying to save me from Adam Pyre’s little death trap. Fight honorably and don’t break the rules and I will be happy.

[Hecate picks that moment to walk passed the doorway and pauses as she spots Jade, a smile forming on her face. As soon as she steps into the room and spots Vyper sitting nearby that smile fades though. Looking cooly at Vyper, Hecate walks over and stands beside Jade.]

Hecate - Hello Scott, good luck in the match tonight. I was wondering where you disappeared off to so fast Jade.

Scott Vyper - Evening Hecate. Big night for you in a couple of ways.

Jade - I was just visiting with Scott. We were talking about the MTL and how unfortunate it was that Vyper did not draw a better partner.

Hecate - (Nods her head and gives Scott a sympathetic look) Well it could have been worse, you could have gotten Josh Briskout or someone like that.

Scott Vyper - Somehow Briskout sounds like a more formidable teammate than Umbrage at this time. Ultimately, I wish you both the best of luck in your matches tonight. I think you 2 would look absolutely stunning in tag team gold. However, I think the Ace Superior title looks just a bit more glamorous around my waist.

Hecate - Remember Scott, if you get by me tonight, you won’t just be able to slip out of the cage to take the belt from Nathan.

Scott Vyper - Ouch. Listen Hecate, out of respect for Jade, I will bite my “forked” tongue and let my actions do the talking. Jade? Always a pleasure to see you my dear. Now if you’ll excuse me ladies... the men’s room is calling.

[Vyper takes his leave from the locker room. Jade and Hecate look at each other. Hecate gives Jade a shrug, the scene fading after a long shot of the two women.]

[The shot opens up on the stage where a scale is placed. Behind the scale, on the WMW Big Screen is the Burn 2010 poster. Next to the scale stands Wayne Inkster.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for the Shoot Championship weigh-in. First, the challenger, reigning from Cleveland, Ohio, he is the Anti-Hero, he is Ryven!

["Grounds for Divorce" by Elbow blasts from the PA as Ryven walks out onto the stage with his trainers. He wears a t-shirt and jogging pants.]

Stephen Squires - Stephen Squires here again, and this time, we've got Jack and Bill with us to talk about this match. And so far guys, what do you think about this match and about Ryven in general?

John Squires - Ryven's bulked up a bit.

[The shot opens up in the ring where Wayne Inkster stands with referee John Law.]

[Scott Vyper walks down to the ring as his music plays. He ignores the fans who give him a mixed reaction as he walks to the ring.]

[As the music fades, Hecate appears at the top of the ramp along side Jade.]

[As Hecate slides into the ring, the ref immediately checks her for foreign objects. He reviews the rules with her and then starts the match. They meet in the center of the ring. Vyper gets the advantage and forces Hecate back into the corner. The ref starts a 5-count, but Vyper lets go after 4. They get reset and put back in the center, where they meet again and again, Vyper pushes her back into the corner. The ref warns him as he reaches another 4-count in the corner. Vyper continues with the games, forcing her into the corner, and when she reverses it, he uses the ropes to get the ref to break it up. The last time he uses the ropes, she slaps him in the face. He throws a right hand, but she blocks it and kicks him in the midsection. He stumbles backwards. Hecate charges out and slams a forearm shot into the side of Vyper's head. She then pushes him back into the corner and slams a shoulder into his midsection. The crowd gets on their feet as he stumbles out of the corner. She takes him over with a hiptoss and immediately goes to work with some mat wrestling. Headlocks, waist locks, and finally locks on an arm lock.]

[Vyper tries to fight his way back to his feet, but Hecate keeps the advantage. She turns it into a headlock. Vyper pushes her back and turns it into a pin attempt, but she gets back to a sitting position at the 2-count. He rolls her back again and goes for another pin. This time, she kicks out at 2, and gets back to her feet. She charges, but he catches her and slams her down to the mat with a spine buster. He climbs back to his feet and hovers over her. As she holds her back in pain, he stalks around her. She is slow to get back to her knees, but before she pushes up, he drives his knee into her back. He keeps a hold of her chin and neck and pulls back, digging his knee into her spine.]

[Hecate fights out of it. She gets to her feet and turns to face Vyper. He charges towards her, but she catches him by the legs and drops her to the mat. She tries for a leg submission, but he rolls her up. He gets a 2-count. She jumps back to her feet, as does he. She catches him whips him into the ropes. As he bounces back, she goes for a back drop, but he blocks. He lifts her up over his shoulders and slams her down with a powerbomb. The crowd goes silent. Jade turns her back as she cringes. Vyper holds on and lifts her up again, another powerbomb. He lifts her up for a third time, and this time, falls down with her and holds it for a pin. He gets a two count. He gets back to his feet and quickly pulls her back up. He then gets to her side and puts her up onto his shoulders. He goes for the Vyper Driver and DDTs her into the mat. He goes for the cover and gets the 3 count. The match is over.]

[Vyper walks up the ramp with his hands above his head. He motions to the crowd that he'd be wearing the ASC come Burn 2010. He walks through the back and the camera pans back over to Hecate, who is now sitting in the center of the ring. The scene fades.]

Burn on ESN?

[The shot opens up on the stage as Brad Johnson stands looking towards the ring. He smiles.]

Opening Commentary

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 129! And we are coming to you from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. My name is Jack Gene and I'm alongside Bill Hughes, and well, we all heard what Brad Johnson just had to say. We've got an action packed show, including two MTL4 matches, two matches where the winners will fight next week to decide who will fight the Heartlands Champion at Burn 2010. And, the Heartlands Championship is also up in the air, as Gras-Dawg defends it in tonight's main event against Arick Wills.

Bill Hughes - The King of the Leaderboard.

Jack Gene - Self proclaimed King of the Leaderboard, but yes. Johnson made all of our announcements, so we're going to go right into our first match, the opening contest. Let's turn it to inside the ring where Wayne Inkster is ready to announce this match.

[Vyper slides into the ring and receives a mixed reaction from the crowd. Just then, Bulls on Parade hits and out walks Umbrage.]

[As Umbrage roll into the ring, the lights in the arena dim.]

The voice of Black Friar says that this begins the time of the Inquisition. He tells all to repent for their sins, so that they'll be forgiven. He then tells heretics and blasphemers to prepare for their judgment.

[Then, a Church bell tolls three times and over the PA, a group of Gregorian monks can be heard reciting the Latin poem 'Dies Irae'. Father Nathan emerges from the back, walking side by side with the Black Friar, both men also adding their voices to those on the PA. They make their way down to ringside, where Nathan sets his cross down and both men then climb into the ring, conversing with each other before the match.]

[Vyper tags in Umbrage, who continues on the attack. Umbrage and Nathan trade punches, but Umbrage gets a knee into him, knocking him down to the mat. Umbrage attempts a Standing Boston Crab, but Nathan catches him in a quick rollup. It only gets 1 and Umbrage immediately gets back to his feet and levels Nathan with a clothesline. Umbrage works on his neck and back, trying to weaken him with shoulder and neck locks. He tags back in Vyper. They double team him against the ropes, heyo, before whipping him across the ring. As Nathan charges back, Umbrage and Vyper stare eachother down causing themselves to be distracted. At the last second, they go for a clothesline, but Nathan ducks under it. He turns and launches a right hand into Umbrage which sends him spinning. The crowd pops. He takes Vyper down with a clothesline and makes the hot tag to Black Friar. Friar jumps into the ring. Vyper is the first to greet him and he gets hit with a back elbow. Umbrage charges and gets tossed in the air with a back body drop. Friar quickly gets to Vyper and locks on an arm lock as Vyper struggles to get back to his feet. He takes him back down to the mat with a hip toss and locks on a rear naked choke.]

[After about a minute of keeping Vyper on the ground, Vyper powers up. He pushes Friar into the ropes and shoots him across the ring. As Friar bounces back, Vyper goes for a clothesline. Friar ducks under it. They turn back towards eachother and Friar hits 'In Pace Requiscat', driving his knees into Vyper's face. Friar pops up quickly and quickly tags in Father Nathan. Nathan comes in and pulls up Vyper. He lifts Vyper up onto his shoulders and goes for his finisher, but Vyper pushes off and slides off his back. As Father Nathan turns back to him, Vyper rakes him in the eyes causing Nathan to turn away. Vyper twists him around lifts him up onto his shoulders going for his finisher. Nathan struggles and slides off his back. As Vyper turns around, Nathan lifts him up onto his shoulders and drops him, slamming his knee into Vyper's head. Umbrage stands on the outside of the ring shaking his head. He makes the cover and gets the 3-count. The match is over.]

[Vyper sits up in the ring as the ref checks on him. The scene fades as the Inquisition walk up the ramp together.]

Louie Cwik – I hope Kronin beats that jackass so bad…

[The scene fades.]

[We open up on a dark screen. Kick In The Teeth by Papa Roach plays in the background as blood red letters fade onto the screen.]

Sunday, September 12, 2010

[A deep voice reads what is written, and then the screen changes to a bare, windswept desert. There are nothing but sand dunes in sight, save for one dark figure walking towards the camera. As the chorus of the song hits the screen flashes to Gras-Dawg hitting the Voodoo Plunge.]

Feels like a kick in the teeth, I can take it.

[We flash to the figure walking in the desert just in time to see him stumble a little. The it flashes back to Father Nathan hitting the Price of Sin on Hecate.]

Throw your stones and you won't see me break it.

[Back to the figure in the desert as he falls to his knees, then gets back up and walks steadily on. We flash to Jade nearly taking Jordan Keyser's head off with a wicked roundhouse kick.]

Say what you want, take your shots

[Once again to the desert to see the figure, a little more clearly now, obviously a man in a business suit. The suit is dirty, his suit jacket open, his tie loosened. We can barely make out the fact that his hair is matted with sweat. Then we flash to Kronin lifting Dru and dropping her with Death by Metal as the crowd goes wild.]

You're setting me free with one more kick in the teeth 
(Na na na na na) 
Kick in the Teeth (na na na na na na)

[We flash back to the desert, and the man is now lying face down, motionless in the sand. The camera zooms in on him as a voice comes across the speakers.]

For the first time ever, WMW and ESN collaborate to bring you the greatest show on earth.

[The man's hand twitches.]

Burn 2010.

Get it while its hot.

[With that, we fade to a Burn 10 WMW/ESN logo.]

Opening Commentary

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 128! And we are coming to you from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. My name is Jack Gene and I'm alongside Bill Hughes, and we've got an action packed card for you tonight. Tonight, The Midwest Tag League tournament #4 begins tonight as The Inquistion, The Foxxy Grandpas, Langston and Kilik and The Flying Sharktopi all fight tonight to determine who will move into the second round.

Bill Hughes - Which, should note that Father Nathan is in the building and is expected to compete here tonight, all though, that may not be a good decision.

Jack Gene - Considering Hecate and Druscilla are still in the hospital, and Kronin still is not cleared to compete, it's surprising for sure that doctors have let him here tonight. Tonight though, we'll also see Tyson Banes take on Jordan Keyser and Marty Poppins take on the newcomer, The Angel of Death. But, probably the match that I'm looking forward to the most is Boris Drago vs. Shank.

Bill Hughes - Oh, me too, Jack. I mean, two men of pretty much equal size and demeanor. This match has every element of an epic confrontation. Two immovable objects going at it. Should be good.

Jack Gene - But, tonight's big news comes from backstage, as WMW Brad Johnson is expected to deliver a huge announcement. Possibly to do with what's going on between WMW and STO, or who knows, it could be about the condition of Druscilla and Hecate, or maybe something even bigger.

[The shot opens backstage outside of Brad Johnson's office. The door reads "Brad Johnson, WMW Owner" on the door.]

Jack Gene - And we are waiting for that big announcement to come from Brad Johnson's office tonight. All though, we should note that what you didn't see last week, at GS127 was that Johnson left in a limo with Jordan Keyser. Could ESN be stepping in?

[The camera does not move away from the door.]

Jack Gene - Our cameras are backstage, and we'll keep you updated as this situation develops. Right now, though, we send it to the ring as Wayne Inkster is ready to announce the opening contest.

[As Poppins runs to the ring, Positive Pete jogs out from the back with a smile on his face and a green 'go' sign.]

[Those few moments turned quickly became the past as the ref calls for the bell. Marty walks up to her and looks to be trying to introduce himself, but AOD ducks his advances, charges the ropes, bounces off, and jumps through the air, crashing into Marty with a flying drop kick. She sets the tone early on, continuing to run circles around Marty, who doesn't show much interest in actually competing in a wrestling match. She takes him down with an arm drag, and then another. As Marty tries to regain his footing, AOD charges the ropes again and springboards off with a springboard dropkick, but Marty ducks it causing AOD to miss, landing on her stomach. She pops up holding her midsection. Marty walks up to her and slaps her across the face.]

[Marty immediately takes her by the hair, softly of course, and begins to look at it. She pulls away and slugs him in the jaw, which causes him to fall dramatically. He rolls out of the ring, where Positive Pete quickly helps him up and consoles him. After Marty shakes off the pain from his jaw and realizes where is, he looks at Pete with a frightened look, before pushing away and hissing at him.]

[Marty runs back and slides into the ring, keeping his eyes locked on Positive Pete, who seems to be very confused by the situation. AOD measures him up and lands a backdrop. She quickly gets to her feet and jumps towards the ring post. As Marty arches his back up in pain, she jumps to the top rope before jumping off quickly with a backflip legdrop.]

[She covers him. The ref counts the pin and it's a full three-count. The ref immediately raises her hand in victory.]

...Red ...Green?

The King of the Leaderboard Is Here

[As Keyser slides into the ring, Banes immediately attacks him with forearms and kicks, keeping Keyser from standing up. Keyser finds an opening to fight back using an eye rake and quickly gets on the aggressive pushing Banes back. Keyser and Banes battle back and forth, each delivering equal amounts of damage.]

Jack says that this match has the potential of being one of those epic-type matches where you don't know who would win. After watching Banes lose week after week, it's easy for someone to expect Jordan to roll over him, but Banes is looking impressive. Bill adds that Banes' has brought a new look to the ring and is standing his ground and it's good to see a match like this, where each fighter is trading punch for punch.

[Keyser finally gets a good advantage and locks on a rear naked choke. After moments of not being able to fight out of the hold, Banes drops, turning it into a jawbreaker. As Jordan falls backwards, Banes moves in for a pin, but only gets a 1-count. He pulls up Jordan by the hair and whips him into the corner. He charges, but as he jumps through the air, Jordan moves out of the way, causing Banes to land chest first into the corner. Jordan immediately grabs him behind with another choke, using the ropes as leverage. As the ref gets involved to pull Jordan away, Banes hits him with a low blow.]

[Jordan stumbles away and just as he turns back, Tyson goes for a super kick. Tyson connects and makes the cover. He gets a 3-count. The match is over.]

Jack Gene - Oh my! What a win for Tyson Banes!

Bill Hughes - A much needed win.

[Tyson celebrates ridiculously in the ring. Raising his hands up as he runs to the corner. He climbs the corner and yells at the fans.]

Jack Gene - And, Banes obviously throwing this win into the faces of the fans as they continue to boo him.

[Just then, Jordan pops to his feet. He runs to Jordan, grabs a hold of him, and slams him down to the mat with a German suplex.]

Jack Gene - My god! Jordan attacking Banes after the bell!

Bill Hughes - The Curtain Call! What a devastating superplex from the top.

[Jordan hovers over Banes while the ref tries to get in between them.]

Jack Gene - That was just sick.

Bill Hughes - Well, you didn't expect Jordan to just take the loss. It was going to be that easy for Banes.

[The scene fades as Jordan slides out of the ring and walks to the back.]

[That's because, his opponent tonight is Shank. As Boris prepares in the ring, Shank's music hits and he walks out onto the stage followed by Lumberjack.]

[Shank is able to get some offense, catching Boris off guard. He takes him off of his feet with a clothesline. Then another. As Boris pops back up, Shank takes him down with a big boot. However, because of that kick, Shank now holds his knee in pain as he falls back into the corner. Boris gets back to his feet and immediately charges Shank in the corner, but Shank catches him with an elbow. As Boris spins holding his jaw, Shank measures him up for a Punch to the Face, but he misses. Boris rakes him in the eyes and then across his back. He goes to work on Shank's knee attacking him with stomps, and makeshift submission holds to that knee. As the fight continued, BBW made their way down to the ring.]

[As BBW hits ringside, Lumberjack runs down from the back. Wire tries to climb up onto the apron, but before he could get his footing, Lumberjack hits him from behind. It turns into a 2 on 1 brawl on the outside. Inside the ring, Shank fights his way back to his feet. The crowd gets behind him. On the outside, Lumberjack seems to be holding his ground, knocking Wire out with a big boot. Shank hits Boris with a scoop slam and follows it up with an elbow drop. He calls  for his finisher, but apparently just then, realized what was happening on the outside. He makes his way to the ropes to check on Lumberjack, just as Bundy reversed an irish whip attempt, sending Lumberjack into the ring post.]

[Boris pulls himself up to his feet and waits for Shank to turn around. Shank starts to exit the ring to save his partner, but instead turns to finish the match with Boris. Just as he does, Boris connects with the Knockout Punch. Shank collapses, and Boris makes the cover. He gets the pin and the match is over.]

Jack Gene - And a big win by Boris Drago, all though, you've got to give some credit to BBW.

Bill Hughes - You don't have to give any credit to BBW. Shank lost the match on the inside of the ring, while Lumberjack lost the fight outside of the ring. These two situations aren't even related.

Jack Gene - Oh, come on now, you know they came down here to...

[Boris turns to leave the ring. And, just as he does, Bundy and Wire begin to stomp away at Shank. On the outside, Boris drops to the floor and begins to walk up the ramp. Lumberjack begins to pull himself up on the apron as blood continues to run down his face. Boris pauses and looks at him.]

Dasha - Make a statement, Boris!

[Dasha points at Lumberjack and Boris immediately walks up to him.]

Jack Gene - Oh no. Don't do it Boris! Lumberjack has suffered enough!

[Just then, Boris pulls Lumberjack to a standing position, pulls him around and lands a headbutt to his chest, causing Lumberjack to collapse in pain.]

Jack Gene - Oh! My god what a viscious headbutt by Boris Drago!

[Inside the ring, Bundy and Wire hover over Shank.]

Jack Gene - Vultures is what they are. Just hovering over Shank. This is just sickening. They should all be ashamed of themselves.

Bill Hughes - For what? Doing what they said they would do? Their success here depends on Shank and Lumberjack being demolished. And looking at the ring right now, that's exactly what has taken place.

[The scene fades as medics rush the ring to take care of both Lumberjack and Shank.]

[Tera walks down the sterilized tiled hallway of Cleveland General Hospital, her face set in a grim expression as she weaves around the hospital staff and other guests also moving through the halls. Spotting Jade standing in the hallway, Tera comes to a stop beside the Asian woman and gives a greeting with a nod of her head. Just as Tera is about to say something to Jade, the PA system comes on.]

PA – Assistance needed in room 1342, Assistance needed in room 1342 STAT!

[Tera’s eyes widen as she looks at Jade, both of them turning to watch two members of the nursing staff running past them down the hall towards room 1342.]

Tera – That’s Hecate’s room isn’t it?

Jade – Yes it is, the nurse was in there doing the check up.

Tera – Perhaps we should see what’s going on.

[Jade turns and watches the nursing staff entering the room and slowly nods her head, the two women moving down the hall towards Hecate’s room. The still open door allowed the two to peek into the room, seeing three nurses standing between Hecate and the doorway. Hecate had her IV rack in one hand, though whether it was for support, to use as a possible weapon or both was hard to tell.]

Nurse – Miss, please calm down. You are going to re-injure yourself.

Hecate – I’m going down there and I will bloody well walk there on my own two feet. I will not put even more worry on her!

[Tera glances at Jade, shaking her head and whispering to Jade.  "She's just like Nathan.  Those two are just alike."  Jade nods and watches Hecate, stepping into the room as one of the nurses turn to him.]

Nurse - She needs to be in a wheelchair.  She can barely stand.  We won't let a patient risk their health.  If she plans on getting back into wrestling again, she needs to listen to us!

Hecate – I can stand just fine, and I certainly don't need a wheelchair! I don’t care about your regulations or any of that. I am going to see Druscilla now and I will go under my own power.

Jade - Step into the hall.  We'll talk with her.

[The nurses look at Tera and Jade and then back to Hecate, after a moment they nod and head out of the room. The scene fades out as the door closes and when it reopens to show Jade and Tera walking along a hallway pushing Hecate along in a wheelchair. Hecate doesn't look happy being in the wheelchair but puts on a good face as the trio approaches the door to Druscilla's room. Group enters the room to see Dru sitting up in the bed, a British doctor standing over her.  Druscilla is tugging at her neckbrace.]

Druscilla - Williams.  You're going to take this bloody thing off me and I want my flight to London ready to go within the hour.

[The doctor thinks for a moment and then nods.]

Dr. Williams - M'Lady, I know you'd like to get back to more comfortable environments to rest and recover and that will be a good idea in a little bit, but so soon after your injury, the rapid change in atmosphere and altitudes would be... well very bad on your spine and neck.  Now, I've consulted with the doctors here, and they are top notch.  You are in a very good place to recuperate.

[As he leaves the room, he runs into Hecate, Jade and Tera.]

Dr. Williams - Ah, Hecate.  Nice to see you again.  I was just about to come and see you.  The Lady is... in a bit of a mood at the moment and I was about to give her some time to herself.  How are you feeling?

[Hecate looks over at a steaming Druscilla and then back at Dr. Williams]

Hecate - I've felt better, I would have been down here sooner but this was the soonest I could get them to let me come down.

Dr. Williams - Understandable.  Your condition is quite serious.  As is your opponent Nathan's.  The man is risking his career by being forced into the ring this week.  I was actually about to talk to you.  One of Lady Cornwallis-Worthinton's requests was that I see to you and Nathanial as well.  She wants to ensure that the WMW personnel here are getting top treatment for their injuries and she doesn't trust the American medical staff, evidently..

[Hecate looks at Druscilla and chuckles softly, which ends in a short cough. Jade steps forward instinctively as Hecate does.]

Hecate - I'm not surprised she asked that, it's not the first time I've been in your care. You did save my life back in Cairo that time.

Dr. Williams - That was one of my more interesting cases...

[Hecate nods, then looks over at Druscilla again. The Greek fighter's eyes glisten a bit as she struggles to hold it together at seeing one of her best friends in this condition.]

Hecate - How are you doing Dru? Wadworth is going to have a fit over this.

[Dru rolls her eyes and holds up two folders.  She tosses one on the small food table in front of her.]

Druscilla - Medical reports from bloody morons who think my career is definitely over.

[Druscilla tosses another pile of folders on top of it..]

Druscilla - In there is a letter from her Majesty, and the Lord General of the House of Lords, explaining to me why I am too valuable and important to be risking my life and health competing in a 'Circus Attraction.'

[Druscilla smiles bitterly.]

Druscilla - I just peachy-bloody-keen.  How about you? 

[Hecate tries to roll closer to Dru's bed but with Tera holding the handles she doesn't get very far, until Tera realizes what Hecate is trying to do and wheels her closer. Hecate reaches out and takes Dru's hand in hers.]

Hecate - It's too soon to know anything for sure, you remember what they said to me back in Cairo after that accident yet I'm still going at it. I'll be here with you and for you every step of the way.

[Druscilla shrugs.]

Druscilla - The injury itself is not the problem.  The problem is the second bit of it.  There are people who outrank me in the nobility, after all.

[Hecate pauses and looks at Druscilla, a grin on her lips.]

Hecate - Well, actually there may be a way to make everyone happy or as happy as can be in this situation.

[Druscilla shrugs.]

Druscilla - Already thought about that.  There was a reason I sided with Sault St. Marie, after all.  But as much as I am preparing to move into that position, it is not the same.

[Dr. Williams clears his throat, nodding to the still open door and some of the hospital staff that have seemed to have found reasons to hang around. Tera grimaces and turns, making a shooing motion as she closes the door. The scene fades to black with the echo of the latch clicking.]

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Langston/Kilik vs. The Inquisition

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring, where Wayne Inkster stands in the center. Langston and Kilik walk out as Kilik's music plays. They get a mixed reaction from the crowd.]

Inkster announces the first team in the next match, Xavier Langston and Thomas Kilik. Bill says that he doesn't expect much from this match, considering Father Nathan and Langston are still listed as questionable, as far as their health goes. Plus, he notes that Kilik was beat pretty bad at the hands of Arick Wills.

[As Kilik and Langston roll into the ring, the lights in the arena dim.]

Bill cynically suspects that maybe we were about to see The Angel of Death's outro, but in reverse. Jack doubts it. The voice of Black Friar says that this begins the time of the Inquisition. He tells all to repent for their sins, so that they'll be forgiven. He then tells heretics and blasphemers to prepare for their judgment.

[Then, a Church bell tolls three times and over the PA, a group of Gregorian monks can be heard reciting the Latin poem 'Dies Irae'. Father Nathan emerges from the back, walking side by side with the Black Friar, both men also adding their voices to those on the PA. They make their way down to ringside, where Nathan sets his cross down and both men then climb into the ring, conversing with each other before the match. Kilik and Father Nathan begin the match as the ref calls for the bell. Kilik easily takes him down with an arm drag. As Nathan pops back up, he gets hit with a drop kick, then another arm drag. This time, Kilik holds on and locks on an side arm lock.]

[Nathan fights his way out of the hold. He gets into a boxing stance and begins to box with Kilik. Only one shot connected, and that shot took Kilik off of his feet. Kilik quickly made the tag to Xavier Langston who immediately went for a clothesline, but Nathan ducks it and hits him with a scoop slam. Kilik then tags in Black Friar. Friar jumped into the ring and went to work on the slow Langston.]

[Langston is able to reverse an irish whip. As Friar bounces back, Langston goes for a clothesline, but Friar ducks it. As Langston turns around, Friar jumps into the air, grabs Langston by the back of the head and forces his face to smash into Friar's knees. Friar makes the cover, but Kilik breaks it up. The ref pushes Kilik out of the ring. Behind him, Nathan is tagged back into the ring, and quickly pulls up Langston. He whips Langston into the ropes, but as Langston bounces back, he catches Nathan bent over, and kicks him in the chest, which causes Nathan to fall backwards. Lanston makes the tag to Kilik. Kilik quickly takes Nathan off of his feet with a drop kick. As Nathan stands back up, Kilik calls back in Langston, and they shoot Father Nathan across the ring. They go for a double clothesline, but Father Nathan ducks through it. He bounces off the ropes again and as he runs back, he throws himself through the air, connecting with Kilik with a flying forearm. Kilik falls to the floor.]

[As Langston, turns back around, Nathan slams a right hand into his side. Then a left. Langston bows over in pain, but before can get away, Nathan clocks him with a right hand to the side of the head that sends Langston to the mat. Nathan pulls him back to his feet and lifts him up onto his shoulders, but only long enough to connect with the Price of Sin. He makes the cover, and the gets a 3-count. The match is over.]

Louie Cwik - Boris, tonight, you were able to defeat Shank. With the interference on the outside, do you see this as a legitimate win for you?

[Dasha grins and nods.] 

Dasha - Once again, my Boris has demonstrated that he is strongest man in the world! He knocked the Great American Ape Shank out with one punch, after totally dominating that match!

[Boris gets a hopeful, child-like gleam in his eyes as he hears Dasha refer to him as 'her Boris' The camera catches him looking at her with all the look of a school boy crush, which is gone as soon as Dasha turns to look at him as he grins sheepishly.]

Louie Cwik - After the match, you took out The Lumberjack. What was your motivation for doing that, considering BBW had already left him a bloody mess?

Dasha - Hmph. My Boris needed to make a statement, an 'impact' as you Americans like to say. Besides, Bundy and Bob Wire are the very people the CSSW is here to save and protect. They are over-shadowed, ignored, and ridiculed, and why? Because they don't yell every word like moron? Because they would be smart enough to use chainsaw instead of ax and waste entire day chopping down one tree? Well, the CSSW says enough! Tonight, our glorious revolution has spread and it is my hope that Bob Wire and John Bundy will join in CSSW, and rise up to fight the very same powers that have oppressed them and demeaned them, trying to turn them into jokes.

[Boris nods and when Louie looks to him he shrugs.]

Boris - Boris not like Shank. Boris think that Shank over rated. He is like tiny bear pup compared to Boris or John Bundy. Shank lose to people half his size! How is he taken more seriously then Bundy, or Shank, or Mongo? Shank is fraud and Boris crushed him here as he crushed him in CMW. Now, Shank's friend Lumberjack wants to get in business? Boris say... he can break Lumberjack as easily as he broke Shank.

[The scene fades.]

[As AWS Man reaches the ring, he rolls in and completely avoids Briskout, before exiting the ring and standing on the apron. Then, the Foxxy Grandpas come out, to their music, riding a tandem bicycle. The crowd pops and it's a apparent mutual admiration.]

Jack notices that Briskout is really showing his Brazillian Ju-Jitsu style in the early goings of the match. Locking onto McGee and trying to wear him down. Bill still wonders why AWS Man is here, and what's got to be going on through his head. Will he tag in? Or will we see a repeat of last week? Jack reminds the audience that last week, AWS Man left the ring and Briskout, pretty much to lose the match by himself. Bill says that AWS Man had every right to do that after Josh put his hands on Pen.

[Briskout pulls McGee into the corner with a hammerlock and goes to make a tag, but AWS Man moves to the adjacent corner.]

[McGee is able to reverse a hammerlock, and pulls Briskout into his own corner, where he tags in Tim Tyler. Tyler and McGee double team Briskout in the corner. The ref breaks it up, but after a quick scoop slam and an elbow drop, Tyler pulls up Briskout and locks on an arm lock before tagging back in McGee. McGee goes to the top and jumps down connecting with a double axehandle to the arm, before locking on his own arm lock. Tyler exits the ring, but then is tagged back in. As soon as Tyler enters, they shoot Briskout across the ring and take him down with a two-man clothesline. As Briskout bounces back to his feet, Tyler hits him with a scoop slam. He points to the top and Handlebeards will once again climb. He jumps through the air, off the top turnbuckle and lands fanny first onto Briskout's chest. Tyler leaves the ring and Handlebeards makes the cover, but only gets a two-count.

[McGee tags back in Tyler and they once again go for a double team move. This time, Briskout fights out of it. He tries once again to make a tag, but AWS Man is now at his original corner. He yells at Briskout for going to the wrong corner. Before Briskout can get back to his feet, McGee slams into him with a running knee to the side of the head. He pulls Briskout from the corner and goes for a cover, but again, only gets a two. He locks on a standing armbar.]

[McGee continues to wrench on the arm as Briskout sits on the mat. Briskout continues to fight it, but can't quite seem to get enough leverage. Then, he begins to flail as he pushes himself up. McGee tries to hold it tight, but Briskout moves to his side and lands a stiff elbow to the midsection, and another. AWS Man sees the situation and reaches to make a tag. Briskout lifts McGee up and hits a Samoan Drop. As he pulls himself up, he goes to make the hot tag to AWS Man, but AWS Man is no longer on the apron. Instead, AWS Man is walking up the ramp. Briskout gets to his feet and yells at him.]

[As that continues, behind him, McGee makes the tag, in comes Tyler. He spins Briskout around and hits a DDT. Tyler rolls him up for a pin. He gets a 3 count and the match is over.]

[Inside the ring, the Foxxy Grandpas celebrate their win by dancing jigs. The crowd cheers them on as AWS Man stands on the stage, looking towards the ring. He shakes his head and walks out. The scene fades.]

Opening Commentary

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 127! And, a lot going on tonight. Two huge stories we're going to be following, not only tonight, but moving forward. My name is Jack Gene and I'm sitting alongside Bill Hughes. And, Bill, we'll start of with the top story, at least, the sad side,... Druscilla remains in the hospital tonight. Major, major injury she suffered at the hands of Kronin in Hardcore Hell's main event. If you missed Hardcore Hell, I don't even want to think about it, let alone see it again. If you've got that morbid curiousity, you can view Hardcore Hell in it's replay form on Wrestling Midwest.com, but just know, Druscilla, serious neck injury during that hellacious fall from the top of the Hardcore Hell cell. She will be out for months, that's for sure, but her career is hanging in the balance. And it's a real shame.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, it really is a shame. But, that's not the only injury.

Jack Gene - No, not at all. You go down the line and just about every match, someone was helped out of the ring. Bob Wire, Xavier Langston, Umbrage, and then you look at the two Hardcore Hell matches and all four spent the night in the hospital.

Bill Hughes - So, we're a bit short-handed tonight.

Jack Gene  - Oh yeah, and it's an extra shame. Because tonight, we will all witness the resignation of Sault St. Marie.

Bill Hughes - Oh, man. I almost forgot. It's a Pegasus Friday miracle! Salty McGee will be gone from WMW, for good, after tonight.

Jack Gene - Johnson and his team are here tonight. Sault St. Marie has not arrived yet, but he is expected to be here and soon.

Jack Gene - Well, looks like we're going to get started here, as Bob Wire and John Bundy are making their way to the ring. But, when you look at what went down last week, you've got to think that all of these injuries: Hecate, Father Nathan, Kronin, Druscilla, with them all injured during their matches inside the cell of Hardcore Hell, was because of Sault St. Marie. 

Bill Hughes - For sure, Jack. And, you would have thought that Druscilla, who was working with Sault would have been in the clear, but unfortunately, she got the worst end of the deal. We could have seen the last of her inside a WMW ring.

Jack Gene - Well, let's not go there just yet, Bill. She's in her prayers, and many, many well wishes for her to have a speedy recovery.

Writer: Garvin

[The shot switches to the back.]

Jack Gene - But, we've got a camera in the back as we wait for the man who put those four competitors into that match, at the last second, Sault St. Marie to arrive. We will let you, the viewers know of his arrival, as soon as he gets here.

BBW Sets The Record Straight

Writer: Garvin

[The shot switches back to the ring, as John Bundy and Bob Wire stand in the center along with Wayne Inkster. John Bundy calls for the mic from Wayne Inkster. The music fades. The crowd boos.]

John Bundy - You know, first of all, I want to say that I am disappointed with the situation we are in. Standing here, in the center of the ring as you fans continue to boo us.

["Bundy Sucks!" chants begin. He looks around.]

John Bundy - We didn't come here to be walked all over like we have been. And you know, as I look around this arena, I'm starting to realize what the problem is here. The problem here, is obviously not with you and me, Bob.

[He looks around shaking his head.]

John Bundy - The problem is with the perception of things around here. See, I look at how I entered this company compared to a man like Lumberjack, and I see the differences. I came with a goal in mind, to be the best and most dominant fighter in this company. What did the Lumberjack come here to do, shake hands? Kiss babies? Smile and wave to the crowd as he took his axe and chopped down a tree?

[The crowd continues to boo as Bundy sighs.]

John Bundy - I came here with attitude, with a drive, with the knowledge that I could be something big here. All Lumberjack is came here to do is... well, to illustrate to us how long it takes the chop down a tree. He's a Lumberjack, I get it. But, I ask you, you look at the two of us, and you tell me, why do you give a man who has failed at every step of his journey here a chance, when you won't give a guy like me, a guy like Bob, two guys who are down on their luck the same luxury?

["You Suck!" chants are heard as fans continue to boo.]

John Bundy - It's a shame really. You just accept him for what he is, while he continues to sit at the bottom of the ladder. And then... then there's Shank.

[The crowd immediately pops which causes Bundy to stand up straight and look around.]

John Bundy - Shank is a former Heartlands Champion, actually hand picked by Sault St. Marie at one point in his career here.

[Just then, "I Like Birds" by the Eels blasts from the PA as Shank and Lumberjack appear at the top of the ramp.]

Jack Gene - And here comes Shank and Lumberjack. Obviously, not interested in letting Bundy continue.

[The music fades.]

Shank - KNOW WHAT SHANK THINK?

[Shank looks around as the crowd cheers.]

Shank - SHANK THINK IT PART OF SHANK SHOW WHERE JOHN BUNDY SHUT DAMN MOUTH OF JOHN BUNDY!

[The crowd cheers. Bundy, and Wire, begin to pace the ring, calling Shank and Lumberjack down to enter. They head towards the ring, but stop just before they were about to enter. Shank turns around and looks at the fans.]

Shank - BUT SERIOUSLY, SHANK SIT IN BACK AND WAIT FOR WAYNE INKSTER TO TELL SHANK IT TIME TO COME TO RING, AND ALL OF SUDDEN, GUESS WHAT SHANK HEAR?

[Dramatic pause.]

Shank - HISTORY LESSON BY JOHN BUNDY? KNOW WHAT? IF SHANK WANT HISTORY LESSON, SHANK LISTEN TO TIM TYLER!

John Bundy - Oh, get off it, Shank. You, out of everyone standing in this situation has failed the most. Tell me exactly what you are. Come on, the crowd wants to hear it.

Shank - WHAT THAT, JOHN BUNDY? JOHN BUNDY ASK WHAT SHANK DO IN CAREER OF SHANK HERE IN MIDWEST WRESTLING? SHANK TELL YOU! SHANK HOLD TITLE OF HEARTLANDS CHAMPION...

John Bundy - Transitional... Champion. Face it Shank, whenever you went up against someone worth anything, you lost. Jade... kicked your ass.

[The crowd boos. Not necessarily because of the Jade reference, but the obvious disrespect.]

John Bundy - Hecate... kicked your ass. And tonight, BBW is going to give you what's been coming to you since you stuck your nose in our business last week.

[With that Shank charges the ring, but Lumberjack grabs him by the arm. He takes the mic from him.]

Lumberjack - Now, wait, hold on fellas. I think, I think there's been a bit of a misunderstanding here. See, if my memory serves me correctly, the way I remember it, it was you two, taking cheap shot after cheap shot against me, trying to take me out, and you know, I don't remember ever provoking it. I was sitting in the back, feeling good after my victory against Shawn Cortez when I was approached by Thad Williams. Since then, you boys have tried to put me through hell, and you have. I'll give you that. But, you didn't think I was just going to sit back and take it.

[Bundy charges the ropes and points over.]

John Bundy - Oh, shut up, you dirty Canadian.

[The crowd boos.]

John Bundy - Lumberjack, you think for one second that you got a win over us? That you've ended this in some capacity? Well, you're wrong. This isn't over until we say it's over.

[With that, Bundy throws down the mic. Wire climbs out of the ring and charges Lumberjack from the side, slamming a forearm into the side of his head.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And the fight has begun! 

[Bundy climbs out of the ring and as Shank charges Wire, he catches Shank with a clothesline, but it doesn't send him down.]

Bill Hughes speculates that it's unlikely either team cares where they're fighting. And this is one of those matches that it's hard for him to choose sides. On one hand, he agrees completely with John Bundy: Lumberjack has been given a free ride here by the fans and he hasn't done much to earn it. But, Lumberjack did bring in Shank as a partner, which shows he's somewhat intelligent. Plus, Shank is awesome. Hughes reminds Jack that Shank could easily replace him at ringside. Jack mutters under his breath that sometimes, he wishes that did happen, so that he didn't have to listen to Hughes any more.

[As the ref tries to break up the fight between Bundy and Shank, Wire pulls a chair out from the crowd. He uses it on Lumberjack. It made a bonecrushing sound that even the ref heard, but the ref couldn't get there fast enough. He only heard it, not see it. Wire rolls Lumberjack into the ring and Tyler follows them. Tyler officially calls for the bell as Wire makes a cover on Lumberjack. It results in a 2 count. The fight outside of the ring breaks up as Bundy hits Shank with a kick below the belt sending him down to the mat. Bundy climbs onto the apron and is quickly tagged in. Bundy and Wire begin to double team Lumberjack as Shank slowly pulls himself up on the outside. He finally tries to get in to the ring for the save, but it only distracts the ref, allowing Bundy and Wire continue to beat Lumberjack down.]

[Bundy leaves the ring allowing Wire to go to work on the downed Lumberjack. Wire hooks on an arm lock, and attempts to turn it into an armbar, but Lumberjack is too strong. Wire instead turns it into a hammerlock and does some damage to the right arm. Lumberjack is able to power up to his feet just as Shank climbs back onto the apron. Lumberjack tries to reach for a tag, but Wire stopped him by locking on a headlock.]

[Bundy charges across the ring and knocks Lumberjack off of the apron. He then charges back towards Shank, just as Shank pulls himself out of the corner. Bundy goes for an avalanche splash, but Shank saw it and moved out of the way causing Bundy to hit the top turnbuckle with his chest. He holds his chest in pain as he falls back out of the corner. He stumbles as he turns around and just as he faces Shank, Shank scoops him up.]

After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin

Jack Gene - And referee Stephen Tyler, officially calling this match on a double disqualification.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, Lumberjack definitely saved his team there by making Tyler lose control. I mean, with Shank down, he hasn't gotten back up, Jack. This match was just about over.

Jack Gene - Well, I wouldn't say that, Bill. Wire had gotten involved illegally. Lumberjack was only trying to help his partner. And, we're watching the replay of that chop block and, oh, just sickening.

Bill Hughes - That did look pretty bad. That's the knee that Shank had injured before. He was out for months because of that knee injury.

Jack Gene  -Oh no... and now Wire's got that chair again, OH!

[He cracks the chair down onto Lumberjack. Lumberjack immediately loses consciousness and lays defenseless on his back.]

Jack Gene - And with a sickening thud, Lumberjack is down and out.

Bill Hughes - I guess you could say, his tree has fallen.

Jack Gene - I don't know how could be telling jokes after seeing that. Shank still down, he got the wind knocked out of him to say the least. 500lbs just coming crashing down onto his chest, and Lumberjack, knocked out by that chair shot.

[As medics rush the ring, Bundy will grab the mic from Wayne Inkster.]

John Bundy - The joke is over. We came here to destroy the competition. Shank, Lumberjack, you boys hopefully have learned your lesson. Next time, we won't be so lenient.

[He then turns to the back.]

John Bundy - And that goes for the rest of you in MTL4. That title shot is ours. And we will stop at nothing until we get it.

[He drops the mic as "Elite" by the Deftones blasts from the PA. BBW exits the ring. The scene fades.]

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Tyson Banes vs. The Angel of Death

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up and Tyson Banes is already standing in the ring. He is announced by Wayne Inkster.]

[That newcomer is Maria Anna, The Angel of Death, and as her music hits, she appeared. To everyone's surprise, she was gliding from the WMW big screen on a zip line.

[He pulls her up for a powerbomb but she counters with a right hand, and another. Out of nowhere, she hits a hurricanrana and holds on for a pin. He kicks out and immediately pops back to his feet, only to be met with a chop. The Angel of Death begins to show her lightning quick speed as she uses the ropes for arial attack after arial attack. She wears him down, but unfortunately, can't keep him down. He counters a charging clothesline with a boot to the midsection and then more forearm shots. With a scoop slam, he sets her up for a slingshot catapult. However, she doesn't connect with the corner. Instead, she catches herself on the second rope. As Banes jumps back up, she jumps to the top and hits a springboard Tornado DDT. Banes was to kick out. As Banes pulls himself up, AOD connects with a right hand, and another. She sends him into the ropes. As she pulls him out, she tries for an Irish Whip, but he blocks it with an eye poke, and then follows it up by pulling her hair so hard that he throws her to the mat.]

[Banes goes back to work on her, putting her in a headlock. After request after request by the ref if she gives up, she fights out of the hold, pushing herself back to her feet. She elbows him in the ribs, causing him to drop the hold. He goes for a clothesline, but she ducks and kicks him in the gut, then drops him with a sit-out facecrusher. She pops back up, as the fans give her a decent standing ovation. As Banes pulls himself back up, she grabs him by the head with an inverted chinlock, runs up the corner and slams him down to the mat with a move Jack Gene calls "Aérea Sueños". She goes for the pin, and gets it. The match is over.]

[Banes, who remains in the ring, stands in the corner hitting the ropes with his boots. The scene fades.]

Writer: Tabi and Amanda

[The scene opens up to show one of the private rooms at Cleveland General Hospital, lying on the hospital bed is one WMW wrester Hecate. The Greek woman has tubes running to the back of each hand ending in IV needles piercing her flesh, beside each IV needle is another IV needle that is currently unused. In a chair placed right beside the bed and looking like she's been there for most of the last week, sit Jade with one hand holding Hecate's limp hand. The door opens and a nurse peek her head in, looking at the two women with a sympathetic smile; one that she has seen a scene much the same as this played out daily.]

Nurse – I'm sorry miss, we need to check up on her and get her ready to head to Radiology.

[The nurse offers her sympathetic smile again as Jade looks up at the nurse a moment then down to Hecate before nodding her head silently and rising to her feet. The nurse holds open the door for Jade.]

Nurse – Dear, this will take several hours to get her prepped and through the testing. Go get some rest or at least something to eat, better than just sitting here waiting.

[Jade steps out of the room with a slight nod as several other nurses move into Hecate's room; Jade watching as they start to efficiently move around Hecate, checking her vitals and other signs before starting to get her ready to be wheeled out of the room. Hecate's eyes open for a moment and immediately find Jade and a slight smile forms on her lips before a nurse steps in the way and cuts off the visual connection between the two. Jade turns to head down the hallway towards where the cafeteria and lounge are when Diana comes around the corner and spots Jade. The redheaded woman gives Jade a long look as she makes her way over.]

Diana - Any updates yet? No, you can tell me over some hot tea and some food, my treat.

[Another voice joins the conversation before Jade can answer, the two women turning to look at a middle aged man in a white Doctor's coat and a name badge that reads Makait.]

Doctor Makait - Ah Diana, I was about to call you with an update, shall we step over into the office here to discuss things?

[Doctor Makait points to a small private office off to one side, looking directly at Diana. Diana starts to answer and then looks at Jade another moment before turning to the Doctor.]

Diana - You can tell both of us.

Doctor Makait - Very well then, the good news is that it appears her concussion was not as severe as originally diagnosed. She's not out of the woods yet, but I don't think she will be down as long as was initially anticipated. We still have more testing to do on her back now that the more immediate concerns are dealt with. We've kept her sedated almost the whole time to allow her body to naturally start the healing process as well and I want to keep her under observation through the end of week at least. I'll give the two of you a few minutes with her before we take her off for a MRI and other tests, as she needs to be awake for it and that will help wake her up. Do you have anything you wish to ask me before I clear the room for you?

[The two women shake their heads to that question. Doctor Makait leads the two women into the room, shooing the nurses out then pausing and looking over the various items Jade brought, his eyes focus on the Acupuncture set and nods to Jade.]

Doctor Makait - I'll leave you two alone with her for about 5 minute or so, can't delay things too long though or other patients might not get the tests they need in a timely manner. Keep those handy, I've studied a bit of Eastern Holistic medicine and they could greatly help her recovery if used by a skilled practitioner.

[With that Doctor Makait excuses himself, leaving Jade and Diana alone in the hospital room with Hecate, Jade smiles as Hecate wakes up and looks around a bit. Hecate blinks a few times until her eyes settle on the two others in the room, her face lighting up more as she smiles.]

Hecate - You really look like you haven't slept in about a week.

[Jade smiles.]

Jade - I have slept... just not much.  It has been about a week though, actually.

[Hecate grins a bit as she looks at Jade until she puts two and two together.]

Hecate - Wait, what day is today?

Diana - Hec, it's Thursday the 12th. You were brought here right after your match at Hardcore Hell.

[Hecate winces a bit as she realizes she's been laid up a full week already.]

Hecate - How did the show go? Who's watching the school? Congratulations on the victory. Who won my match and how bad is Nathan? What happened after...well after I guess when I was out?

[Hecate rushes all the questions out at once, looking at Jade and Diana, then looks around again.]

Hecate - Has Dru been by at all? How did she do in her match?

[Jade frowns a bit and sighs.]

Jade - It seems she is not doing as well as you.  There is talk her career in the ring is over.  Nathan won your match, Doctor says you suffered a severe concussion from his Price of Sin.  Given the way it was delivered, it's a testament to Nathan's skill that he didn't fracture your skull.  Tera's been by to visit you but has been with Nathan a lot, He's in a similar condition to you.  Dru was injured in the main event... Brad Johnson and Sault St. Marie put the company on the line as well as the GLC... With the added pressure of either Brad Johnson or Sault St. Marie losing power based on the result of the match, both people elevated their game... Kronin hit Dru with the Death by Metal through a table.  That's where her neck injury occurred.  Kronin noticed it first and called for the medics...

Hecate - No wonder I feel like I got run over by a tank then. I ache all over. You've been here all week? Lets go see Dru as soon as they let me, she won't admit it but right now she will need us the most. We are her family, even you Jade. When you get to see her tell her I will visit as soon as I am able to.

[The lead nurse sticks her head in the room and informs them that it's time. Jade and Diana exit the room, pausing in the hallway and watching as the nurses start to wheel Hecate out of the room. As the bed rolls by the pair, Hecate reaches out and grabs Jade's wrist; pulling herself up a bit and smiling as she whispers something to Jade. The surprised expression on Diana's face reveals she was close enough to hear what was whispered and her expression matches Jade's shocked and slightly confused expression. Hecate just smiles as she releases Jade's arm and the nurses wheel her down the hallway, leaving the two surprised women standing there. After a moment, Diana turns and gives Jade a very long look, her expression changing from surprise to understanding and acceptance.]

Diana - Only family know what you just learned. Don't screw this up Jade.

[Jade looks to Diana.]

Jade - You don't know me.  So let me make this simple for you.  I was raised by the Chinese government.  I know secrets and how to handle them.  Hecate trusts me.  You should learn to do the same.  Because I'm not going anywhere for awhile.

Diana - Jade, if I didn't trust her and I didn't trust you, we wouldn't be having this talk right now. I've watched how you two are with each other at training. But I promised you tea and food, lets go and get out of this hospital for awhile. I think it would do us both some good to have a long talk.

[The scene fades out as Diana and Jade head down the hallway, the two talking softly as they go.]

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Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring, where Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring.]

[Wills walks out to the ring alongside Damien Knight.]

[Arick reaches the ring and Damien Knight holds the ropes open for him to enter. He does, and Wills prepares for the match while the ref checks him for weapons. At somepoint, a man comes out onto the stage, but doesn't say anything. He just smiles. Then you realize... it's Positive Pete and he's holding a mic.]

[As they reach the ring, you actually see that Pete is carrying onion rings. Not buffalo rings. No, apparently, Buffalo Rings don't exist. He hands Poppins an onion ring, which Poppins swipes and slides into the ring, eating it very, very quickly. Arick Wills wastes no time and attacks Marty from behind. Positive Pete joins Bill and Jack for commentary.]

[Inside the ring, Arick goes from one submission to another, trying to get Poppins to tap out, but Poppins seemingly ignores the pain. He just wriggles free, then gets back to his feet. He runs away from the attack on several occasions, but each time, Damien Knight distracts him causing Wills to get a hold of him again. At one point, Poppins sees Wills coming in, and begins to crudely dance with him.]

[Wills pushes Poppins away. He once again charges Poppins, trying to catch him. This time, Damien Knight trips him up, causing him to fall to the mat. Arick will immediately meet him with stomps. The ref saw the interference and sends Knight away from ringside which causes the fans to cheer. Wills and Knight are irate. Wills pulls Marty up and throws him into the corner. He follows him in with a charging elbow that connects with the side of Marty's head. He pulls him out puts him into a standing facelock. Then, a double underhook.]

[Arick pulls back on the crossface, and Poppins immediately submits. The match is over. As Wayne Inkster announces the end of the match, Arick Wills immediately slides out of the ring. He reaches under the ring and pulls out a sledgehammer. Positive Pete sees this and as Arick slides into the ring and walks towards Marty, Pete pulls Marty from the ring.]

Louie Cwik Finds The Angel of Death

[The shot opens up backstage with Louie Cwik.]

Louie Cwik - Well, I'm backstage now with the Angel of Death herself, and her manager Rosa. AOD, a big win for you tonight in your first ever WMW match. How do you feel about your performance and where do you see this building to?

[Rosa relays the question to the Angel of Death, who smiles as she adjusts her mask. The Angel of Death responds in Spanish to Rosa who nods before turning to Louie.]

Rosa - La Angel de la Muerte is very pleased with her performance tonight. She was confident she could defeat Tyson Banes and she did. She understands she has much more work to do to be taken seriously, but her goals have not changed. She is here to collect the Heartlands and Tag team titles and she will defeat whoever stands in her way. Tonight, that was Tyson Banes. Next week, we shall see who is put in front of her.

Louie Cwik - Gras-Dawg is currently the champion, some of the other top contenders in the Heartlands are Amariie, Arick Wills, and Xavier Langston. Does the A.O.D want to face any of them sooner rather then later, or is she content to fight who she's told to fight?

[Rosa again relays the question to La Angel de la Muerte who listens and nods as she hears the question, before replying softly in Spanish to Rosa who listens intently and nods, before turning to Louie.]

Rosa - La Angel De La Muerte will fight whoever is put on the card for her, but she realizes at some point she will have to challenge one or all three of those competitors to earn a Heartlands title shot and of the three of them, she would prefer to face off against Amariie, who has had more title reigns then the other two and is of a similar style as to what la angel de la muerte uses.

[Louie nods.]

Louie Cwik - Alright. Well congratulations on the debut win tonight and good luck in the future.

[Both women nod and head off, talking to each other in Spanish as they make their way to their locker room. The scene fades.]

[The shot opens up in the back parking lot and Stephen Squires stands there with a mic in his hand.]

Stephen Squires - Stephen Squires here, as we're camped out in the parking lot awaiting the arrival of Sault St. Marie. As of yet, no sign of him or his team from Sportstime Ohio. We've put some calls into STO, and have been notified that someone is on their way, all though, no word if that someone is Sault St. Marie. Stay tuned, folks.

[The scene fades.]

How's Marty Doing?

Writer: Marty

[The shot opens up in the back as Louie Cwik stands in Marty Poppin's lockerroom. He's standing over Marty, who is sitting on the ground.]









[Louie stands up straight and calls out to the door.]

Johnson is Ready

Brad Johnson - Michael McGillicutty. All right, well, where were we?

The Flying Sharktopi vs. Scott Vyper & Umbrage

Writer: Aaron

Wayne Inkster – The following contest is an MTL match scheduled for one fall, and is our main event for the evening!

[Crowd pops.]

Wayne Inkster – Introducing first … weighing in at 460 pounds … hailing from Atlanta, Georgia and Freakville, NC … currently 1-0 in the MTL preliminaries … they are AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Josh Briskout, the FLYYYIIIING SHAAARRRKTOPIIII!

[Metallica's "Leper Messiah" plays as Josh Briskout walks out with his brown robe and fedora on, meeting the crowd's boos with a slight smirk. The music quickly cuts to "Three Point One Four" by the Bloodhound Gang, and the boos intensify as AWS Man (also known as Bill) walks out. Pen follows, being carried of course by Lilly in her Leia bikini.]

Bill Hughes – Here come the Flying Sharktopi, for my money the favorites to win MTL4.

Jack Gene – They'd certainly have to be one of the frontrunners. AWS Man was one half of the first MTL tournament winners, and he's had a lot of success over the years in the tag division, second in total reigns only to Umbrage. He and Briskout had a rather impressive win over Father Nathan and Black Friar last week, dealing the Inquisition their second loss as a team.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Briskout enter the ring as Lilly takes a seat at ringside with Pen on her lap.]

Bill Hughes – Man, I'd love to be that spatula right about now…

Jack Gene – If you were a spatula, then you wouldn't have any sentient thought, so I don't think you'd really care whose lap you were on.

Bill Hughes – Oh, with legs like that, I would care.

Wayne Inkster – And their opponents, at a combined weight of 471 pounds … hailing from Chicago, Illinois and Detroit, Michigan … they are also 1-0 in the MTL4 prelims … they are SCOOOOTT VYYYPER and UUUUMMBRRAAAAAGE!

["Broken Hands" by Lamb of God blasts from the PA and the lights in the arena go blue with strobe lights flashing along with the song. Scott Vyper walks out, looking over a booing crowd. Vyper smirks and walks towards the ring. Once he gets halfway down the ramp, Rage Against the Machine's "Bulls on Parade" plays as Umbrage walks out to a much more favorable crowd reaction. He follows his partner as Vyper steps into the ring and climbs a turnbuckle, raising his arms in an X sign. Umbrage just gives him a disgusted look as he climbs into the ring as well.]

Jack Gene – Umbrage and Vyper make no pretenses to like each other, or to relish teaming together. Still, they also hold a victory over the Inquisition.

Bill Hughes – Did you ever think maybe the Inquisition just sucks, Jack? I respect the hell out of both Vyper and Umbrage, but it's simple: they're not on the same page, but AWS Man and Briskout are. They even have a cool team name.

Jack Gene – The Flying Sharktopi? Really? That passes for "cool" these days?

Bill Hughes – Anything associated with Eric Roberts is cool, Jack. You'd know that if you weren't such a square.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) brusquely motions Briskout out to the apron, to which Dr. Genocide shrugs and complies. Vyper and Umbrage argue for several moments, until Vyper shakes his head and steps through the ropes to the apron, leaving Umbrage to start the match. John Law signals for the bell.]

Jack Gene – Here we go. And wow, looks like it'll be the former tag champions, AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Umbrage, meeting to begin the match. Despite how long they've both been here, these two haven't found themselves on opposite sides of the ring very many times in their distinguished careers.

Bill Hughes – That's because, like AWS Man said this week, Umbrage knows he's better off with the Insane One than against him. Remember when they were the first two in last year's All-In Challenge, and didn't even do anything until the next entrant arrived? Umbrage knew that if he'd attacked AWS Man, he would've been eliminated a lot sooner than he eventually was anyway.

Jack Gene – Or maybe it goes the other way around, and AWS Man has known no to mess with WMW's resident bull. Almost everyone else who's made a name for themselves in WMW has had to go through Umbrage to get there, except AWS Man who found a way around it.

Bill Hughes – Now that's just stupid. Stop saying stupid things, stupid.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Umbrage slowly approach each other. The Insane One is the first to make a move, darting in as if for a takedown. But Umbrage doesn't give him the opportunity, as he sidesteps and grabs AWS Man (also known as Bill) by the arm and whips him into the ropes. Umbrage goes for a dropkick as the Insane One rebounds, but AWS Man baseball slides underneath Umbrage's airborne body and pops back up to his feet. Umbrage lands hard on the mat and quickly sits up, but AWS Man (also known as Bill) runs up behind him and nails a low dropkick to the back of Umbrage's head.]

Jack Gene – Oh! Stiff dropkick to the back of Umbrage's head, which he's said has been bothering him ever since his Shoot title match with Jade last week at Hardcore Hell.

Bill Hughes – Yeah, when he got his lights kicked the [BLEEP] out. He's probably got a concussion. But then again, AWS Man has had at least a couple in the past few months and is still wrestling against doctor's orders as far as I know, so Umbrage isn't the only one who's got it rough.

[Umbrage slowly stands up, already moving groggily. AWS Man (also known as Bill) measures him up and fires with a Knock Your Freakin' Head Off (thrust kick), but Umbrage sees it coming and ducks down. The Insane One's momentum carries him right into Umbrage, who stands up with AWS Man draped over his shoulders, and in one motion brings him back down with the Detroit Breakdown (fireman's carry into sit-down piledriver), causing a big pop from the crowd.]

Jack Gene – Detroit Breakdown! That's the move that won Umbrage his match on the last Graveyard Shift!

[Umbrage crawls on top of AWS Man (also known as Bill) for the cover and hooks his leg. Law drops down to check the shoulders and begin the count.]

Bill Hughes – Hey, it can't be over already! We just got started!

[1 … 2 … 3- But the Insane One kicks out, just barely. Umbrage sits up, nodding as if he expected this. He picks AWS Man (also known as Bill) back up to his feet and whips him into the ropes, this time hoisting the Insane One up on the rebound for the Riot Act spinebuster. But the five-time GLC hooks his arm around Umbrage's head and reverses the finisher into a spiked DDT.]

Jack Gene – Umbrage going for the Riot Act… But no! AWS Man countered with a beautiful DDT! He just spiked Umbrage's head nearly through the mat! That can't be doing any favors for Bridge's already throbbing head.

Bill Hughes – Yeah, no doubt. But AWS Man took a lot of impact on his back, seeing as Umbrage basically did still connect with the Riot Act. He's still laying there holding his back as Umbrage is slowly starting to inch towards his corner.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) rolls over and starts to crawl towards Briskout as well, but by this time Umbrage is nearly to Vyper. He makes the tag out and Vyper rushes in, grabbing the Insane One by the right leg and pulling him back towards the center of the ring. AWS Man (also known as Bill) uses his arms to push himself up to stand hopping on his left leg, though Vyper's still holding the right one. The Insane One tries for an enziguiri kick, but Vyper ducks it. Impressively, AWS Man (also known as Bill) still manages to land back on his left leg, but Vyper quickly drops his grasp on the other leg and hooks his fellow Hall of Famer from behind, then drops him with a full nelson slam.]

Jack Gene – Vyper keeps AWS Man from making the tag out, and puts him down with a big full nelson slam!

Bill Hughes – Vyper taking out some aggression on AWS Man here. AWS Man hasn't ever shown Vyper much respect, even after he was inducted into the Hall of Fame last year. I think he feels he's got something to prove to the WMW legend.

Jack Gene – Vyper's pretty self-centered, I don't know that he really even cares what AWS Man thinks.

Bill Hughes – Poppycock. Everybody cares what AWS Man thinks.

[Vyper waits on AWS Man (also known as Bill) to stand back up, then takes the dazed Insane One back down with a judo arm flip. He stumbles back up, only to get booted by Vyper and taken back down with a snap suplex. Vyper rolls over into a cover. 1 … 2 … AWS Man (also known as Bill) kicks out.]

Bill Hughes – AWS Man's a bit off his game tonight. I hope that Detroit Breakdown earlier didn't scramble his brains again.

Jack Gene – That's very likely. I don't know the status on AWS Man's concussion, but he probably still shouldn't even be wrestling. But, the Insane One's hunger for gold seems to be insatiable, so he won't take a break.

[Vyper scowls and looks down at AWS Man (also known as Bill) in irritation. He picks AWS Man up, but the Insane One abruptly pushes him away and begins hammering Vyper with right hands. After several shots, Vyper cuts him off with a thumb to the eye. Ignoring Law's warning about those tactics, Vyper scoops the blinded Insane One up onto his shoulders and prepares for the Vyper Driver, but AWS Man (also known as Bill) is struggling too much for him to execute his finisher.]

Jack Gene – Here we go, Vyper might be able to finish AWS Man right now if he can connect with this move, without Josh Briskout ever getting a chance to even tag in!

Bill Hughes – I think Vyper just wants this match over and done with so he can get out of here and away from Umbrage. I'm serious, these guys don't like each other at all.

[While Vyper tries to keep AWS Man (also known as Bill) aloft, Briskout steps into the ring and pushes past John Law. As he does so, the Insane One manages to slip off of Vyper's shoulders and land behind him. Briskout charges Vyper at the same time with a forearm smash, but Vyper ducks at the last second and Briskout runs over his own partner with the move.]

Bill Hughes – Briskout, you idiot! You hit the wrong guy!

Jack Gene – Josh Briskout tries to help out AWS Man, who seemed on the verge of defeat, but instead he only makes things worse!

[Briskout is now forced out of the ring by Law at the threat of disqualification. Smirking, Vyper picks AWS Man (also known as Bill) up and whips him into the turnbuckle. He charges in after him for a turnbuckle elbow smash, but the Insane One darts out of the way at the last second, so that Vyper collides with the corner back-first. AWS Man (also known as Bill) backs up a few steps, then runs forward and sandwiches Vyper's ribs into the corner with a front dropkick to the midsection.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man escapes an offensive maneuver from Vyper and gets a little momentum of his own going. Can he make the tag out to Briskout now?

Bill Hughes – Who says he needs Briskout's help? Josh screwed it up a minute ago. AWS Man's probably better just staying in and doing this himself.

[The Insane One glares over at Briskout who's reaching in for the tag, and shakes his head. As Vyper staggers out from the corner holding his ribs, AWS Man (also known as Bill) slips behind him and locks in an ab stretch, then tries to apply a mandible claw as well. But before he can get the mouth nerve hold locked on, he pauses and seems to reconsider, instead applying an iron claw-type move to Vyper's ribs.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man's executing a different ab stretch/claw combination than we normally see him do. In fact, didn't Kronin just do this a few weeks ago? As much as AWS Man whines about people copying him, he's copying Kronin!

Bill Hughes – But Kronin only got the idea in the first place from AWS Man's move. So really, AWS Man's just copying Kronin right back, which makes it OK.

Jack Gene – Does that really make sense, even to you?

Bill Hughes – Sure, as long as I don't think about it too much.

[Vyper screams out in pain and tries to break the hold, but AWS Man (also known as Bill) releases the claw and elbows Vyper a few times in the ribs before reapplying it. Vyper's attempts to break free slowly weaken, and once he's slowed down enough, AWS Man (also known as Bill) breaks the ab stretch and kicks Vyper hard in the ribs before slowly leading him over towards the Flying Sharktopi corner. He hesitates before tagging out to Briskout.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man seemed a bit reluctant to make the tag for some reason. But he does, and finally we'll see Briskout in action as the legal man in this match.

Bill Hughes – I have a bad feeling about this…

Jack Gene – You know, you don't trust any of AWS Man's tag partners. Would you rather he wrestled all handicap matches in the MTL?

Bill Hughes – Now that you mention it, yes! If Gras-Dawg can do it and make it to the finals, then AWS Man would surely win the whole tournament!

[Briskout steps in and hammers Vyper several more times in the ribs. He then bends down and lifts Vyper onto his shoulders in a reverse torture rack, causing Vyper to writhe in agony.]

Jack Gene – Unique submission applied by Josh Briskout here, but a smart one to further work over Scott's ribs.

Bill Hughes – Well, he should known anatomy; he is a doctor.

Jack Gene – Isn't his doctorate in religious studies?

Bill Hughes – Uh … yeah, but still.

[Briskout can only hold the larger Vyper up on his shoulders for so long. He sets Vyper back down on his feet, then boots him in the gut and hooks his head and leg. Briskout then executes a fisherman's gut buster suplex with a bridge.]

Jack Gene – Nice move by Briskout! He bridges, and this could be it!

[Law drops down for the count. 1 … 2 … Umbrage charges into the ring and stomps Briskout square in the face, breaking the hold. He looks over at AWS Man (also known as Bill) on the apron and taunts him to get in, but the Insane One holds his ground. John Law gets in front of Umbrage and forces him to leave the ring, which Umbrage slowly cooperates with by backing up towards his corner. As Law is herding Umbrage out, Briskout groggily gets to his feet and starts to pick Vyper up, but the three-time GLC meets him with a low blow that goes completely unnoticed by Law.]

Jack Gene – A low blow puts Vyper back in this!

Bill Hughes – Hey, where's the indignation? Shouldn't you be complaining about those kinds of dirty tactics?

Jack Gene – Ordinarily, yes, but considering that they're just some of Briskout's own medicine, I can't feel too sorry for the guy.

[Vyper stands and hooks Briskout's arms, then takes him down with a double underhook DDT. Briskout holds his head and rolls outside the ring to take a breather. He kills time by exchanging insults with some fans at ringside. While Vyper stays in the ring, Umbrage hops off the apron and heads over towards Briskout, who backpedals away from the decorated veteran. John Law sees Umbrage trying to get involved and walks over, ordering Umbrage back to his apron. With Law distracted, AWS Man (also known as Bill) climbs to the top rope and flies off to hit Vyper with a flying front dropkick to the back of the head. Meanwhile, Briskout runs over to Lilly and snatches Pen off of the pillow on her lap, then slides into the ring.]

Jack Gene – Briskout was taking some time to regroup on the outside, but Umbrage tried to put a stop to it, and now Briskout's gotten a hold of Pen! We've seen AWS Man use his spatula as a weapon many a time, but I don't think he's too fond of other people putting their hands on his best inanimate buddy.

Bill Hughes – We know he's not! I think Briskout's getting a little too familiar here.

[With Law's attention still on Umbrage outside of the ring, Briskout readies Pen to hit Vyper as he slowly stands up. But AWS Man (also known as Bill) walks up from behind and deftly snatches the spatula out of Briskout's hand, then rolls out of the ring. Briskout turns, stunned, and starts yelling at his tag partner, who ignores him.]

Bill Hughes – See! You can't just use Pen without AWS Man's permission, even if you are his tag partner! Briskout's lucky he didn't get an inanimate bitchsmack for his insolence.

Jack Gene – Briskout had better turn back around and pay attention to his opponents. Umbrage has slid into the ring now, and even though he's not supposed to be in there, he does have a five count to inflict pain on Dr. Genocide.

[Briskout does turn around at that moment, and walks right into a Riot Act from Umbrage. Umbrage then returns to his corner while Vyper walks up to Briskout's prone body and applies the Venomlock (Sharpshooter). The move wakes Briskout up from unconsciousness so that he can scream in pain, trying to reach towards AWS Man (also known as Bill) who's still standing on the outside of the ring.]

Jack Gene – Venomlock applied by Vyper! And AWS Man could go try to break that hold, but instead he's just standing there holding Pen. He's not even bothering to get back on the apron by his corner.

Bill Hughes – Briskout crossed the line, I guess. You can accidentally hit your partner in the face, but don't touch his spatula.

[Too hurt from the Riot Act to escape the hold and with help obviously not on the way, Briskout weakly taps the mat to signal his submission. "Broken Hands" plays as Vyper releases the submission and has his hand raised by the referee. Umbrage comes in to have his hand raised as well, prompting Vyper to abruptly turn and leave the ring. Umbrage chuckles as he watches him walk up the ramp.]

Wayne Inkster - Here are your winners... Scott Vyper and Umbrage!

[The scene fades.]

Hardcore Hell 2010 - August 6th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Scott Vyper d. Josh Briskout in a dark match.  

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Bob Wire vs. The Lumberjack

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[The shot opens up in the back as BBW walk through the curtain. Louie Cwik stands there to interview them but Williams pushes past him. Medics quickly get a hold of Bob Wire and start to tend to him, pulling him into a make shift medic bay. Thad Williams turns and looks down at Bob Wire, who's having the back of his head bandaged up. Bundy stands behind him, facing the wall.]

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AWS Man vs. Arn Ambrose

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Arick Wills vs. Thomas Kilik

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HH10 Buildup > Umbrage vs. Jade

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Umbrage vs. Jade

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Jack Gene - And here we go, folks.  Hardcore Hell moves along and the crew has finished the setup and last minute adjustments for the Lion's Den.  That can mean only one thing.

Bill Hughes - That means that it's time to see the WMW's sexiest woman, Jade in action!

Jack Gene - I thought you were more a fan of-

Bill Hughes - She who must not be named?  I am.  But she's not here at the moment so that makes Ms. Hot and Sour herself Jade!

Jack Gene - But we've seen a rather disturbing lack of emotion and basic humanity from Jade the past couple of weeks.  I wonder why she can be so popular with some of the things she's said and the mentality she's expressed.

Bill Hughes - Are you kidding?  A hot woman who compares herself to a machine, and shows no emotion what so ever?  Look at Valora. People love them a sexy psychotic killer woman. 

Jack Gene - But... why?

Bill Hughes - -sigh- Micheal McGillicutty you're hopeless.

[The camera switches over to the ring where Wayne Inkster stands in the middle of the ring.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, the next match is the Lion's Den match and it is for the WMW Shoot Championship!  Introducing first, the challenger, he hails from the Motor City, Detroit Michigan.  Standing 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighing in at 223lbs.  He is a WMW Hall of Famer He is UMBRAGE!!!!

['Bulls on Parade' by Rage Against the Machine plays over the PA and Umbrage walks out, sporting some MMA style gloves as he pauses at the entryway, staring at the cage and glancing over the crowd at the mixed reaction he gets.  He walks down the rampway with a steady, determined look on his face, pausing as he steps up the steps and looks at the cage one more time before nodding and stepping into the ring and walking into the ring before reaching his corner and leans backwards into his turnbuckle and looks ahead to the entryway.]

Jack Gene - And here comes the challenger, Umbrage.  He seems to be focused and ready for a fight here tonight.  Jade has famously said she wants a real challenge in the division, which to me, came off as a bit arrogant and insulting to the other competitors she's had but, nevertheless, I think she'll have her wish tonight in Umbrage, who might have a bit more wear and tear on him, but he's a cagey veteran and he has something that most of Jade's other challengers did not have... experience in the Lion's Den.  Against people like Dess, Guy Kinski, and the Cleveland Shooter, Garvin.

Bill Hughes - First off, Jade handled Dess.  Secondly, I'd put $100 bucks that Jade would kick Guy Kinski so in the head so hard that two things would happen.  Firstly, she'd kick knowledge of the English language into his freaking head, and secondly, FPS Dave would come out of the crowd and yell "Boom!  Head Shot!"

Jack Gene - ....An FPS Dave reference?  From you?  Seriously?

Bill Hughes - I can't help it I'm cooler then you.

[The shot bounces back to Wayne Inkster]

Wayne Inkster - And introducing his opponent.  She hails from Lhasa, Tibet, China.  She stands 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs in at 150lbs.  She is the reigning and defending WMW Shoot Champion.  She is JADE!!!!

[A sound of lightning breaks out and the lights in the arena flash to simulate a lightning bolt. After a few seconds, the Videotron comes to life. On the video tron, Jade's name appears with a Chinese Character in the background. Then a great Easten Jade dragon is shown circling around a landscape, then lightning seems to come down and strike the stage in front of the entryway causing a burst of green, silver and gold pyro have the dragon lunge towards the camera with mouth open as a roar escapes it's mouth, echoing through the arena. After a few moments, Music from the Jade Dragon Concerto (Great Muta Concerto) plays over the PA and Jade seemingly walks through the pyro and flames of the Dragon, walking out in a determined, methodical pace before finally stopping in a fighting stance as her overcoat flutters in the air before displaying a flurry of punches and kicks, ending up with her making a few martial arts movement and clinching her fist as a final burst of pyro goes off behind her. She then narrows her eyes and runs down towards the ring, one foot barely touching the ground before lifting off and moving, her black overcoat fluttering around her Chinese style boots and black hot pants with a silvery white owl symbol on her hip, while her Black halter top bears the Jade Dragon wrapped around her right breast, the WMW Shoot Title around her waist. She makes her way into the cage rapidly, jumping up into the cage and tossing her jacket to the side as she removes her title belt and hands it to Inkster, her eyes locked on Umbrage.]

Jack Gene - And here comes the champ.  She's still getting a good amount of crowd support and she looks focused for this match as well.  Bill?  Any prematch thoughts or predictions for us?

Bill Hughes - This is tough one to call, Jack-o.  Both fighters really want this title, that much is for sure.  I know one thing, we won't see a dominating 1st round win for Jade like we saw when she took on Justin Lucky.  Umbrage won't go down easy and as we've seen in the past, neither will Jade.  I think we might have this one go the distance, and Jade wins on points.

Jack Gene - And don't forget fans, with us as always to judge the bout if it does indeed go to points as Bill thinks it might, WMW Director of Talent Relations, Alex Matheson, CMW Head Trainer employed by Hecate's pro-wrestling school, Carlos and Jane Coughlin, WMW News reporter, interviewer, and rapidly becoming schooled in the world of MMA.  Alright, fans it looks like it's go time here so let's get things rolling!

[The bell rings and Jade and Umbrage walk towards each other and touch gloves.  As soon as they do so, Umbrage lashes out with a brutal kick, hitting Jade right on the knee.  He tries to follow that up with a punch to the jaw but Jade catches it, almost as if he was planning on the attack failing, Umbrage moves with the momentum and buries his left fist in Jade's kidney.  John Law steps in and warns him about the blow but Umbrage holds his hands up, arguing that it was accidental and that Jade moved in to take the shot to the kidney.  Umbrage tries another kick, but Jade blocks the kick with one of her own and then from literally the same position her foot met Umbrage's in, she snaps a fast and powerful kick upwards that catches Umbrage in the head, sending the man staggering back, but he quickly shakes his head and recovers and the two circle around each other for a bit before Umbrage darts in, trying to take Jade down with a double leg takedown, but Jade counters by going into the sprawl, rather then let Jade drive him down though, Umbrage twists and turns out of and as the two jump to their feet, Umbrage kicks with all of his strength, field goal style, planting his foot in Jade's back.]

Jack Gene - And wow, folks! It did not take long for this match to get going!  Jade and Umbrage touched gloves as is customary in the worlds of boxing and MMA, but right after that Umbrage went on the attack, Jade fought back and so far, I gotta call this match even.  Jade got one solid hit on Umbrage, and Umbrage got one solid hit on her.

Bill Hughes - Two solid hits.  You forget the dreaded kidney punch of doom that Umbrage laid on Jade.

Jack Gene - No, I didn't.  But in Boxing and MMA, the kidney punch is illegal.  He doesn't get a point for landing the blow and if it happens again, he will lose a point.

Bill Hughes - Which only matters IF the match goes to points, I think Umbrage is going to sacrifice points to make use of that superior weight and power to wear Jade down a bit...

[Jade darts in and nails Umbrage with a lightning fast punch to the jaw.  Umbrage grins and shrugs it off.  Jade fires again and nails him with another one.  Umbrage shakes his head, balls up his fist and seems to tell Jade how to throw a punch.  He then leans forward and extends his chin, telling her to take another shot.  Jade narrows her eyes and hops back, and jumps forward, nailing Umbrage with a Jade Kick that sends him stumbling backwards and knocks him into a seated position. Umbrage slaps the mat in frustration and as Jade charges in, he springs into action, tackling her in mid air and nails the Riot Act Spinebuster onto Jade, immediately taking a mounted position and raining rights and lefts on her face.  Jade tries to defend herself but a vast majority of Umbrage's blows find their way home until Jade tries for the Triangle Choke, Umbrage shifts position to avoid that and Jade rolls over onto her stomach, tucking her knees under her.  Umbrage kicks his leg into the air while leaning forward on Jade and drives his knee into Jade's ribs once, twice, three times.  But then Umbrage's eyes widen in surprise and he grabs onto Jade, holding on tight as she yells out and stands up, carrying Umbrage on her back even as he drives his fist into Jade's head.  Jade stumbles forward and then pivots, letting physics do the rest as Umbrage's 223lbs tilt to one side and drive her backwards right into the cage wall, Umbrage slamming into the cage as he was on top of her back and both fighters fall into a heap after the impact.]

Jack Gene - My God!  I don't know how to describe that exchange folks.  It looks like both fighters have been in a car crash!!!

Bill Hughes - Well Jade wanted a challenge for her title.. I think she's getting one.  Umbrage really nailed her with that Riot Act and those blows to the head.

[In the ring, Jade stumbles to her feet, turning around and nailing Umbrage in the throat with a punch, sending Umbrage back down in a heap. John Law pulls Jade off of Umbrage and warns her about the blow to the throat.  Umbrage, meanwhile, uses the cage wall to pull himself up to his feet and turns towards Jade moving back into the ring, egging her to come back after him.  Jade hops forward and lashes out a brutal kick, but Umbrage ducks under it, burying a few punches into her spine and grabbing her by the shoulders, preparing for a big move but Jade kicks her leg straight up and nails Umbrage in the face as her leg straightens up and her foot goes over her head and into Umbrage's face.  Jade repeats the move and then leaps into the air, turning in mid air and planting her knee right under Umbrage's jaw, sending the man to the mat hard.  Jade retreats to her corner as John Law comes in to check on Umbrage.  Umbrage gets to his feet slowly but nods that he's okay.]

Jack Gene - And wow!  What flexibility by Jade!  You know, with her skill in martial arts, it's easy to forget she's also a world class gymnast, but she just gave us a reminder right there!

Bill Hughes - And just imagine.  Scott Vyper had that all to himself... lucky son of a bitch...

[Jade comes at Umbrage again as John Law decides that Umbrage can still fight and the two meet in the middle of the ring, Umbrage cutting Jade off with a series of kicks to her thigh and knee.  After a few kicks, Jade raises her leg and blocks the kicks with her shin before responding with kicks to Umbrage's legs and the two just stand there trading kicks for a few moments before Umbrage tackles Jade with a double leg take down and batters her rib cage with rights and lefts until Jade works her legs in between her and Umbrage, wrapping her thighs around Umbrage's neck and pushing up onto her shoulders as Umbrage's hands immediately go to Jade's legs trying to pry himself out of the vice grip of Jade.  After a few moments, Jade turns and takes Umbrage to the mat keeping her hold on tight as Umbrage struggles for a way to free himself.  Finally, just as it seems like Umbrage might pass out, the bell rings and John Law orders Jade to break the hold, which she does, leaving Umbrage on the mat as she heads to her corner and takes a big drink of water from her water bottle.  Umbrage slowly gets to his feet and grins at Jade giving her a whistle as he makes his way to his corner.]

Bill Hughes - Coochie Clamp! God that had to be Heaven for Umbrage!  Can you imagine the view from that area!

Jack Gene - Oh yes, great position to be in, except for the whole 'can't breathe' thing.

Bill Hughes - Hey... Umbrage might be into that kinda thing.  He is hardcore after all.

Jack Gene - Riight.  Well, it's the end of round 1 there and even though he had to be saved by the bell, I'd say round one was pretty even, wouldn't you?

Bill Hughes - Yeah, I think these two were pretty even.  You know, I wonder why my application to be a judge for these fights was rejected...

Jack Gene - You mean besides the fact that you have announce duties and you put on your application that Jade all draws go to Jade on account of her being sexy?  Gee... I wonder why they would refuse an application like that...

[The short break comes to an end and Jade and Umbrage come back to the middle of the ring, Umbrage coming out swinging, throwing punches but Jade ducks and avoids most of them, coming up and burying punch after punch into the dead center area of Umbrage's chest, keeping her elbows behind her punches to maximize speed and power as punch after punch slams home.  As Jade finishes her attack, Umbrage kicks her leg again and then jumps into the air and kicks Jade in the head with an enziguri, knocking Jade to her knees for a moment.  Umbrage then gets to his feet and runs in, nailing Jade with a solid punch to the side of her chin, sending her to the mat face first.  Rather then wait for the count, Umbrage runs up and jumps into the air, driving both knees into Jade's spine before John Law pulls him off and orders him back to his corner so he can check on Jade.]

Jack Gene - Oh God!  Folks, this match is picking up right where it left off here in round 2, Jade took it to Umbrage with her wing chun style punches that she calls, 'A Thousand Fists.'  but Umbrage, again, being the wily veteran that he is, had her moves well scouted and stunned her with a standing enziguri and then just drove his knees into her spine!  Umbrage has been a man with a plan, targeting Jade's back and legs, which will start to take away from the power in her kicks.

Bill Hughes - It is smart strategy, provided that Umbrage himself can last long enough to soften her up.  Looks like he's doing alright so far....

[Jade slowly gets up, holding her back but passes Law's check and he signals for the match to resume.  Umbrage comes in and Jade cuts him off with a stiff, sharp kick to the ribs, alternating rights and lefts as she pelts the rib cage of Umbrage before jumping and hitting Umbrage in the chest with a jump spinning back kick that sends Umbrage staggering backwards.  Jade comes in and tries for her tornado kick but Umbrage avoids the blow by the barest of margins and shoots in, nailing her with a right/left jab combination that sends her staggering backwards.  Umbrage comes in again and pelts Jade with more kicks to the legs,Jade raises her legs and blocks the kicks with her shin before coming in and jumping in the air and nailing Umbrage in the head with a shining wizard, staggering Umbrage a bit but as Jade hits the ground, Umbrage dives and begins hitting her hammer like fist blows on the head.]

Bill Hughes - OOHHHH!  Shining Wizard-O!

Jack Gene - ....Must you do that?

Bill Hughes  - It's fun.  I can't help it if I can say 'Shining Wizard' in Japanese and you can't.

Jack Gene - But it's not... -sigh-  You know what, never mind..

[Jade gets her hands up and defends against the blows, one of them hitting Jade but she's eventually able to roll over and take the blows on her back before she suddenly throws herself back, as if to roll back over onto her back, driving the point of her elbow into the forehead of Umbrage, forcing the man to break his hold on her as he shakes his head.  Meanwhile, Jade spins around and nails Umbrage with a brutal kick as she jumps up to her feet and as Umbrage gets to his feet, Jade's foot connects to the temple of Umbrage's head with a perfectly executed Tae Kwon Do Style Tornado kick that spins Umbrage around and deposits him face first on the mat.  John Law checks on him and calls for the bell.

Bill Hughes - BOOM!  HEAD SHOT!!

Jack Gene - What the hell?!

Bill Hughes - What?  That's what it was?  Doesn't it get you pumped!  I know it pumps me up!  Jade should totally name her kick that.

Jack Gene - You should send her a memo, I'm sure she'll be very interested in your opinion.

Bill Hughes - I just might do that.

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, Referee John Law has called a stop to this fight, the winner, by knockout, and STILL WMW Shoot Champion, JADE!!!

Jack Gene - Well, a big win here tonight for Jade as she continues to defend her WMW Shoot title and chase Guy Kinski's record.  You really have to ask yourself who's left in the cupboard to challenge Jade now that Umbrage has tried and failed to dislodge here from her Champion's pedestal.

Bill Hughes - Well, I'm sure that someone will step forward.  Time will tell.

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Gras-Dawg vs. Xavier Langston

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Louie Cwik Talks With Umbrage

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Jack Gene - Alright folks, you just heard from both of the competitors here, and now, well now it's go time.  Stay in your seats, because the WMW as a whole will change forever based on this fight!

Bill Hughes - And you know what?  This match will be another first in an important area too... this is the first time I'll be rooting for Kronin to win.

Jack Gene - Seriously, you're pro-Kronin in this match?

Bill Hughes - Hell yeah!  I want She Who Must Not Be Named back here and if Kronin wins, you KNOW that reacquiring Valora will be priority 1 for the Brad Johnson regime.  Much as I like her, Dru's on the wrong side of history tonight.

Jack Gene - So it seems, but I'm a bit unsettled about these plans she has that are working so well, she feels confident enough to declare victory before the match has even happened and regardless of the result.  At any rate, folks.  Let's get to the main event!!

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, the next match is a Hardcore Hell match and is your MAIN EVENT of the evening!  In this match, both the WMW Great Lakes Championship and the future of Wrestling Midwest will be decided. The special stipulations for this match are as follows:  If Kronin wins the match, not only does he become Great Lakes Champion, but Sault St. Marie will tender his resignation.  If Druscilla wins, not only will she retain possession of the Great Lakes Championship belt, but Brad Johnson will be forced to relinquish control over the shows and Sault St. Marie will be free to run WMW programming without interference!  Now, to the introductions of tonight's fighters...

[Wayne Inkster pauses for a moment as a roar begins to come up from the crowd.]

Wayne Inkster - Introducing first, originally from Berlin, Germany, but now making his home in Chicago, Illinois.  He stands 6 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs in tonight at 270lbs.  He is a former 2 time Great Lakes Champion and is representing and escorted to the ring by WMW President Brad Johnson, he is KRONIN!!!!!

['Sonne' by Rammstein plays over the PA and the crowd explodes into cheers as Brad Johnson comes out and Kronin rises up from the entryway, staring at the ground before taking a deep breath and hoping off the platform throwing a right, left, right combination, jumping into the air a bit and as he throws the last punch, a huge blast of pyro going off behind him.  Kronin makes his way to the ring and looks up at the structure, taking a steel chair and tossing it up onto the roof as Brad Johnson climbs over the barricades and takes a seat at ringside.  Kronin grins as chants of "Go up top!"  "Go Up Top!" rise from the crowd.  Kronin shrugs, takes his trench off and begins scaling the cage as the crowd roars it's approval.]

Jack Gene - My God!  Kronin is climbing to the top of the cage!  He has nearly ended careers from there, folks!

Bill Hughes - This is definitely a dangerous and aggressive move from Kronin... I like it!

Jack Gene - Haven't we had enough serious injury for one night?  On the heels of Nathan and Hecate, we have this?!

[Kronin reaches the top of the cell and holds up both hands in the air as the crowd goes absolutely nuts.]

Wayne Inkster - And introducing his opponent.  Hailing from London, England.  She stands 6 feet even and weighs in at 210lbs.  She is the reigning and defending Great Lakes Champion and is representing and escorted to the ring by WMW General Manager Sault St. Marie.  She is DRUSCILLA!!!!

['Can Die No More' by Lake of Tears plays over the PA and Druscilla walks out from the backstage area with Sault St. Marie.  As soon as she comes out, she is looking at Kronin atop the cage and narrows her eyes as the duo make their way down to ringside, Sault St. Marie saying a final few words to Druscilla and going to take a seat at ringside and Druscilla takes a drink from her chalice, setting it down and climbing up the cage as well.  As Kronin moves to cut her off, she looks up and spits out her blood mist into Kronin's face, causing Kronin to stumble backwards, trying to wipe the liquid out of his eyes and giving Druscilla the time she needs to get up top of the cage, grab the chair and as Kronin turns around to face her, Druscilla nails Kronin with a big time chair shot, sending the man to the cage roof.]

Jack Gene - Well, Druscilla doesn't mind the heights apparently, and she was one step ahead of Kronin by having her blood liquid ready to spray in his face to give her time to get up onto the roof.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, normally, I'd be thrilled [bleep]less right about now but, Druscilla can't win this match, she just can't.

[Druscilla pulls Kronin to his feet and nails him with a series of big left hands, finishing off with a European Uppercut. She follows Kronin and the two lock up in a collar and elbow tie up but Druscilla puts a knee into Kronin's gut and takes him into a fireman's carry as she lifts him up, turns and drives him head and shoulders first into the cage roof which buckles dangerously under the combined weight, nearly breaking.  Druscilla gets up and taunts the crowd as they boo heavily.  The camera switches to Sault St. Marie who has a big grin on his face and is clapping while Brad Johnson watches on, his eyes fixed on the top of the cage.]

Jack Gene - Big time slam there by Druscilla but they have to be careful up there!  The cage almost gave way on that move!

Bill Hughes - It certainly will be a world of hurt for anyone unlucky enough to fall through that chain link roof...

[Druscilla pulls Kronin to his feet but he nails Dru with a few punches to the mid section getting to his feet as he nails Dru with a right hand, left hand, right hand, left hand combo before spinning around and nailing Druscilla with a discus punch that sends her staggering to the edge of the cage where she tries to maintain her balance.  Kronin grins and charges forward, trying for a big bicycle kick but Dru dodges, diving forward onto the cage roof and grabbing the chair, coming up and nailing Kronin in the back with the chair, the echo of the blow resounding throughout the arena as it's now Kronin's turn to teeter on the edge of the cage.  Druscilla winds up and tries for another big shot but Kronin jumps and turns in mid air, trying for a kick but missing, as Dru backs up, avoiding the blow.  Kronin lands on the roof and pulls himself to his feet away from the edge and as Dru comes for another chair shot, Kronin catches the chair as the two struggle for a moment, trying to gain advantage over the other.]

Jack Gene - Couple of near misses there, folks!  It could very easily have ended the match if one of them had gone over the edge of that cage!!

Bill Hughes - Yeah.. but it would have been a great ending to the match..

[The two continue to vie for the chair but Kronin kicks Druscilla in the gut, taking the chair, winding up, and nailing Dru plush on the head, sending her staggering backwards.  Kronin runs in after her but Dru moves forward and catches him, spinning him around and nailing a Black Hole Slam through the cage roof, sending both her and Kronin plummeting to the mat, Kronin hitting the mat back first and Druscilla landing on top of Kronin, before rolling off as both wrestlers writhe in pain on the mat as 'HOLY SHIT!' chants erupt from the crowd.]

Jack Gene - Oh my God!  We knew that was a dangerous situation and you just saw a prime example of why, there folks!  Druscilla could easily retain her title, IF she were able to make the pin, but the fall seems to have hurt her as much as it did Kronin!

Bill Hughes - Wow!  That was insane!  That's a move for the archives, there! 

[Kronin crawls along the ring, using the ropes to pull himself up to his feet, holding his rib cage.  On the other end of the ring, Druscilla is also using the ropes to pull herself to her feet.  Both fighters take a few moments to try and get the air back in their bodies and recover from that big move and then Druscilla reaches down and grabs a kendo stick.  Kronin grabs a kendo stick near him and twirls it around in his hand as Druscilla holds hers in two hands as one would a sword.  The two come towards each other but Druscilla kicks Kronin in the gut, doubling him over before swinging the kendo stick like a baseball bat and cracking Kronin in the head with it.  She then places the kendo stick against Kronin's throat and takes him to the mat with a Russian Leg Sweep, getting to her feet, giving Kronin a few shots to the ribs with the kendo stick.  The camera switches to ringside to show Sault St. Marie, the grin on his face getting even wider.  Brad Johnson is now starting to look a bit worried as he claps and yells encouragement to Kronin, before turning to the crowd and trying to get a Kronin chant started, the crowd soon picks the chant up and soon the WMW Arena is resounding with 'KRONIN!'  'KRONIN!'  'KRONIN!']

Jack Gene - Brad Johnson and the WMW Fans are trying to get Kronin fired up, but Druscilla smells blood and is attacking those injured ribs of Kronin like a bloodhound

Bill Hughes - Awww God Damn It!  Can't that idiot do ANYTHING right?!

[Druscilla tosses the kendo stick aside and again plays to the crowd, displaying her trademark arrogant smirk that brings a resounding chorus of boos as she pulls Kronin to his feet and whips him into the ropes, running after him and nailing him with a clothesline that sends both fighters over the ropes and down to the ringside area where they land in a heap.  Druscilla gets to her feet first and pulls Kronin up, whipping him towards the cage wall but Kronin plants his feet and reverses it, sending Druscilla face first into the cage before running up the steel steps and diving off spearing Druscilla in the back, driving her face further into the steel chain link fencing.  Kronin gets up and grabs Druscilla and and turns around, yelling out as he hits a German Suplex, driving Druscilla into the chain link fencing one more time, dropping her to the ground in a heap where she barely moves.  Kronin looks around and holds his arms out yelling out:]

Kronin - AHHHHH!

Jack Gene - Don't count Kronin out yet folks!  Looks like the crowd has fired Kronin up alright, and he's starting to fight back and now it looks like Druscilla who is in a bad way at the moment.

Bill Hughes - Yes!  Come on Kronin!  One win from you and She Who Must Not Be Named is back here in the WMW!

[Kronin moves to pull Druscilla up to her feet, but she counters with a stiff low blow that sends Kronin staggering back, grabbing at his groin and stumbles against the ring apron. Druscilla follows up by sending Kronin flying into the steel steps and over them. Then with her trademark smirk in place, Druscilla proceeds to pull a table out from under the ring and works on getting it set up. Taking her time and making sure it's positioned just right, yelling at the fans around the ringside area.]

Druscilla - Lets see how much your precious hero means to you when I use him as the victim in my Dark Sacrifice!

Jack Gene - Druscilla back in control after that brief offense by Kronin and she looks to be ready to put this match away.

Bill Hughes - I'm not sure which was more painful, the low blow or the shot to the steel steps, either way Kronin is in trouble and he needs to regroup fast or the dark ages of WMW will be upon us!

[Druscilla moves back into the ring itself, watching and waiting as Kronin uses the cage to pull himself up to this feet before taking off and bouncing off the opposite ropes, then charges the length of the ring; leaping upwards and sailing over the top rope to crash into Kronin on the outside, sending the big German slamming back into the steel cage. It takes several moments Druscilla to pull herself up, laying in a few hard stomps on Kronin as she does before taking Kronin by the hair and pulling him up the steel steps onto the ring apron. Kronin comes alive, catching Druscilla with a big Nash style knee that staggers her back a few paces then delivers a huge fist but Druscilla shakes it off and returns with a huge haymaker of her own, catching Kronin square in the jaw. The two trade punches on the ring apron, right over top the table Druscilla set up, Kronin goes for another haymaker but Druscilla grabs his arm and runs backwards and around the ring post, driving Kronin face first into the ring post where he collapses on the ring apron. Druscilla looks at the set up a moment and then gets a wicked smirk on her face as she jumps down and pulls out a second table, sliding this one into the ring and setting it up right next to the ropes over the first table.]

Jack Gene - Man, these two are really taking it to each other as they battle for not only the GLC but the future of our company as well.  I gotta say though, I think the third time might be the charm for Dru.  She seems poised to finally get a victory over Kronin here tonight and she has some truly evil ideas in mind by stacking those tables up like that..

Bill Hughes - I swear to God if Kronin drops the ball here ...

[The camera switches back to show Sault, who now sports his own version of Dru's smirk nodding in approval, while conversely, Brad Johnson is rooting for Kronin to get back into things.]

Jack Gene - And if you needed a reminder of how much is on the line in this match, there it is, folks.  Sault St. Marie and Brad Johnson are both risking everything on this match.  A lot of times we say that one match will change the face of WMW forever, but this time, well this time we couldn't be more right.

Bill Hughes - No we couldn't Jack.  One way or another, this civil war between Brad Johnson and Sault St. Marie ends tonight... and oh great!  Kronin's busted open!

[As Kronin rolls around on the apron, it's clear that yes, the ring post has busted him open as blood runs down his face.]

Jack Gene - That might be just what Kronin needs.  We've seen Kronin busted open before and when he is, he becomes a much more dangerous fighter.

Bill Hughes - Well duh, genius... any moron can tell you that the feel, sight and taste of your own blood drives you crazy.  I think Dru might be gearing up for trouble here if she doesn't get right back on the attack.

[Druscilla drags Kronin into the ring like a sack of meat by his arm, grinning down and pulling Kronin up to one knee before bending over and licking up the blood on his face. She tosses her head back as a look of pure ecstasy crosses her face a moment before she pounds her fist right into that busted open cut, once, twice, three times. Eying the table, Druscilla pulls Kronin the rest of the way up and drags him over to the table, rolling him onto the table before climbing up there herself. That cocky arrogant smirk on her face as she pulls Kronin up and lifts him into a fireman's carry on her shoulders, looking down at the other table set up at ringside.]

Jack Gene - This... does not look promising.  Druscilla knows Kronin's penchants for comebacks and is trying to finish the match off before Kronin can get any kind of counterattack going.

Bill Hughes - Okay... I know I'm rooting for Kronin here but... damn you gotta love Dru!

[Kronin starts to struggle in his perched position on Druscilla's shoulders, wiggling enough to get one hand free; instead of raking the eyes or anything like that to break the hold, Kronin has to the do it his way, which in this case is using that free hand to lock in the mandible claw on Druscilla. The Goth Brit's eyes widen as she feels the hold locked on, shaking her head to try and dislodge the fingers but that just allows Kronin to wrap his other arm around Druscilla's head and lock it to his other wrist. The two fighters stand on the table like that for several moments before Druscilla starts to slump, allow Kronin to slip off her back onto the table and giving him an even better position with which to clamp the hold on. Kronin releases the hold only to drive Druscilla's head into the table with a DDT; amazingly the table doesn't give or break allowing Kronin to pull Druscilla up and position her between his legs in a bent over position.  The crowd begins to roar and cheer loudly, as a 'Death by Metal!  Death by Metal!  Death by Metal!' chant reverberates throughout the stadium.]

Jack Gene - Oh no... well Bill you were hoping that Kronin would bring some killer instinct to this match...I think you're about to get your wish...

Bill Hughes - Yes!  Go Judge Dredd on her, Kronin!

Jack Gene  - Judge Dredd?  Seriously?

Bill Hughes - It was an awesome movie and comic!  I don't care what anyone says!

[The camera switches to show SSM, who now has a nervous look on his face for once, and then to Brad Johnson who is on his feet clapping,an excited look on his face. Kronin slams his forearm down on Druscilla's back to make sure she doesn't move and tosses both arms in the air and lets out a Norse battle cry "WODAN!!" then turns so he is facing the outer wall and jumps up, flipping over the top rope and bringing Druscilla along with him, and heading straight for the table set up on the outside. Druscilla crashes through the table as Kronin complete the sickest Death by Metal seen to date. He quickly covers Druscilla up, referee John Law moves into position and makes the count...1...2...3!]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, your winner and the NEW 3 time Great Lakes Champion, KRONIN!!!!

[The camera switches to Sault St. Marie is staring at the ring in shocked disbelief, his jaw agape before he collapses back into his seat and holds his head in his hands.  Conversely, Brad Johnson is clapping with a big smile on his face, obviously happy his gamble paid off.]

Jack Gene  - Oh my GOD!  Death by Metal through a table!!! What an emphatic way for this big time match to end and it has seen Kronin join a VERY exclusive and elite club of 3+ time Great Lakes Champions!  This pretty much guarantees Kronin will be seen in the WMW Hall of Fame!

Bill Hughes - VALORA! FINALLY we can say the word Valora again!  hahahahahaha Sault St. Marie's empire has crumbled around him and... eh?  what's this?

[The camera switches back to ringside where Kronin is on one knee by Druscilla before he stands up and calls for medics from the back.  The medics come running down bearing a stretcher and neck brace with backboard and begin tending to Druscilla as Kronin steps out of the cell which rises up to allow the medics entryway.  The crowd is going nuts with chants of 'No More SSM!  No More SSM!'  Kronin holds up the GLC over his head and the crowd goes nuts.]

Jack Gene - It... appears that Druscilla was injured in that final move of the match, but the medics seem to have her well taken care of and are moving her to the back, it looks like WMW is sending a third wrestler to Cleveland General tonight.  Despite that, though, you can't understate how big a win this was for Kronin.  In one win he has ended Sault St. Marie's dictatorial regime, disproven the misnomer that he can't win the big match and become a 3 time Great Lakes Champion.  This certainly has to be a high point in Kronin's career.  WMW needed a hero, someone to step up and deliver the big win when it was needed most and Kronin did that very thing right here tonight.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, I'm nowhere near being a Kronin fan, but even I have to admit this is a huge win for Kronin.

Jack Gene  - And somewhere backstage, AWS Man and Scott Vyper just felt very real and cold chills go up their spines.  Kronin has now been GLC as many times as Scott Vyper has, and is now only 2 GLC reigns behind AWS Man, and is now almost a sure fire bet to join both men in the WMW Hall of Fame

Bill Hughes - Well, let's not get too caught up in the moment.  AWS Man (also known as Bill) still has Lilly.  That now gives him a great chance to get back into the GLC title race.  And Scott Vyper is still the bigger name in my book then Kronin is.  Kronin hasn't been around that long yet.  Let's see if he can stand the test of time, first...

Opening Commentary

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 126! And we are coming to you live from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio here on Friday night. We are one week away from Hardcore Hell 2010, and tonight, we'll find out who will be heading into two title matches. The first being the Heartlands Championship, as we have a 4-way match between Xavier Langston, Amariie, Jordan Keyser and Emo Girl.

Bill Hughes - Bet you'll love that.

Jack Gene  - Shut up, Bill. And, we've also got the #1 Contenders match for the Shoot Championship between Umbrage and Jasmine Lucky. One of them will move on to take on Jade at Hardcore Hell, which should be a fantastic event. Coming up first though, is Arick Wills as he takes on the Hall of Famer, Scott Vyper. And, I hear we've got a camera crew backstage with Arick right now.

[The shot opens back up at ringside.]

Jack Gene - And Arick Wills, obviously ready for his fight tonight, which is coming up right...

[Just then, the lights go dim and "With Arms Wide Open" begins to play over the loudspeakers.]

Jack Gene - Looks like Matrix is coming down to the ring.

[The crowd jumps into cheers, mainly at the return of WMW Hall of Famer and not particularly because of the person himself.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and gentlemen, on his way to the ring, he is a former WMW Midwest and Hardcore Champion and a member of the Wrestling Midwest Hall of Fame...Scotty "The Matrix" Kames!

Jack Gene - Here he is, alive and well, after issuing a challenge to Father Nathan for WMW Hardcore Hell.

[Matrix storms out of the backstage area, looking extremely determined. He storms past the crowd and doesn't offer them any support or taunts, just focusing on his trip to the ring. He rolls right in under the bottom rope and stands up. He then looks up at the crowd for the first time, and takes the microphone from Wayne.]

Jack Gene - Well Bill, despite what people may think of him, it looks like the WMW fans are happy to see Trix back.

Bill Hughes - Well, considering he's made a beeline for Father Nathan, to a point they almost started a war after the main event last week.

[The crowd has already started a 'Matrix' chant. He smirks as if he's eating it up.]

Matrix - You people make me sick.

[The fans immediately erupt into boo's, apparently not so fond of his entrance that they'd take the direct insult. He doesn't seem to care, keeping a straight face on as he watches the various fans at ringside seats turn to negative cheering.]

Matrix - I have fought and bled for you for almost ten years. I have spent almost a decade of my life trying to change the system...I tried to remove the pop culture, the mindless drones, the pointless rules, the censorship to make your own choices...and I even tackled the false God. But after eight years...eight long, brutal years, nothing has changed. You are still locked up in a gilded cage, fed opinions that you think are your own by people who think they are smarter then you. I used to think...you were the victims. But you're not. You can only be so stupid...and ignore me for so long. You aren't this way because of people like Father Nathan. You aren't ignorant because of psychos like Shank or AWS Man. You're ignorant...and stupid...because you choose to be.

Jack Gene - I didn't think the fans of Wrestling Midwest could possibly turn on Matrix anymore, but they are absolutely furious now.

[The camera shows several sets of fans, all clearly angry and shouting things out at Matrix in the ring. He remains cool and calm.]

Matrix - The real victims here...are the people who have been strung along by the system, and all of you. Valora Salinas. Hecate. Brad Johnson. Even...Shank. But the worst case that you people have brought against the innocent kindness of man...is Father Nathan.

Bill Hughes - Now he's talking sense!

Jack Gene - No he's not! Father Nathan loves the fans!

[Once again, Matrix ignores the booing, which has now turned into a 'Nathan!' chant]

Matrix - Nathan! I'm asking you, as a fellow fighter and man...to come out here. Face me in this ring right now, and listen to what I have to say.

[Nothing seems to happen at first.]

Matrix - I'm not leaving this until-

[He's interrupted by the familiar sound of the Gregorian Chant and the fans go wild. Father Nathan appears at the ramp with his cross and then stops. He pauses a moment and looks around at the crowd,who is cheering for him, smiling as he nods his head to them and raises his hand in a catholic style blessing before he adjusts his dark colored shades, making his way down to the ring. He climbs up through the stairs and ropes. Matrix backs up as Nathan gets a mic from a techie.]

Father Nathan - Heh, alright lad... you wanted to talk... so go ahead and talk..
















Matrix - It's okay...I expected that response.  After all, brainwashing can't be cleared all at once... it takes time... but be careful what you wish for, Nathan... because maybe I'll take you to Hell at Hardcore Hell and maybe... well maybe I'll just have to beat the brainwashing out of you!


Jack Gene - What a disgusting display of cowardice from Scott Kames!

Bill Hughes - Are you kidding? He's like a modern day Moses! Matrix is like the prophet of wisdom...or something!

[Matrix points at Nathan as the preacher angrily shouts at him. The crowd is booing harshly as Matrix paces in front of the announcer's table. The security starts to disperse as Nathan makes a move to exit the ring, but Matrix suddenly rolls back into the ring, a steel chair now in hand, much to the anger of the crowd. Nathan turns around just in time to see it, but Matrix slams it over his head and causes him to be laid out on the mat. As security returns to the ring, Trix rolls out and makes his way up the aisle, satisfied.]

Jack Gene - I really thought that Matrix had changed, and grown over the years when he came back. But it turns out he's just another selfish thug.

Bill Hughes - If you ask me, he's better then ever! Father Nathan has finally met his match!

Jack Gene - Stay tuned, folks. Arick Wills vs. Scott Vyper is coming up next.

[Matrix has no problem with the boo's from his unsportsmanlike conduct, and gives middle fingers to the fans. He disappears backstage as the camera zooms in on Nathan, recovering from the cheap shots.]

Writer: Amanda and Jordan

[The scene switches to one of the Corporate Skybox suites overlooking WMW Arena.  Currently the room is occupied by only two people.  Jordan Keyser and Druscilla, neither one looking at all as if they are here to wrestle as both are decked out in top level executive style 'Power Meeting' clothing.The camera is positioned above the two, giving the impression neither realizes they're being filmed.  Druscilla is currently leaning over the table, staring Jordan dead in the eyes.]

Druscilla - Well, I suppose I should be thankful you had a slot this week...

[Jordan's mouth opens to reply but Dru raises her hand.]

Druscilla - Uh, uh, Jordan.  It's my turn to talk now.

[Jordan lets out an exasperated sigh but leans back in the chair and gestures with his hand, his own way of retaining control on the situation.]

Druscilla - First off, I am NOT some bloody lackey of yours and if you dare to talk down to me in the manner you did last week, then I assure you that the mess the gulf spill is making of your life will seem to be a pleasant day to what will rain down on you.

[Druscilla tosses a folder onto the table and watches it slide perfectly to a stop just in front of Jordan.]

Druscilla - Lawsuits.  The governments of Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, France, Spain and a few other countries are just WAITING for any sign.  any sign whatsoever that the oil has hit this big underwater current that can carry it to Europe.  You think the American Government is giving you a headache?  Wait until the eco-conscious European governments get their hands on you.  And of course, we both know that the eco concerns are only part of the reasons they will jump on you.  Already, there are Russian, Norwegian, and British oil companies just hoping this little disaster sinks you so they can sink their teeth in.  Now, true to our agreements, I've been holding them back as best I can.  I'm telling you this, not as a threat.  You are too valuable an ally for me to try to destroy and I know my limits, when it comes to the oil business, you'd sink me any day of the week.  What that folder is is a little forewarning to help with your forearming.

[Druscilla leans over and narrows her eyes a bit.]

Druscilla - But just as I am not underestimating you, do NOT make the mistake of under estimating me.  I may be a noblewoman, but I have worked my arse off to get where I am today.  I am a partner, not a lackey, and if you treat me as one again, I assure you you shall regret it.

[Druscilla stands back up straight after staring at Jordan a few more moments to drive home how deadly serious she is before she lets out a frustrated breath.]

Druscilla - Now.  Seeing as how we got that little reminder of our relationship out of the way, I wanted you to know that I thought about your offer.  I even had a bit of a sit down with Brad Johnson.  I regret to be informing you, however, that I will not be siding with him.  Firstly, Johnson doesn't seem to want my services.  He seems to think that Hecate, Kronin, You and that new thug of his Xavier Langston guarantee victory.  So, if you're really serious about me helping you, then I suggest you pull the strings on your spineless puppet and tell him he'll need every bloody person he can get.

Secondly, Brad Johnson refuses to change his stance on Valora.  He wants her back.  Yesterday.  I don't know what your stance is on Valora but the woman has no respect for authority.  Whether it's Sault St. Marie, Brad Johnson, You, Me, ANYONE.  She has absolutely no respect for authority.  She is one of those people who loves to make life difficult for people like you and me.  Believes our success and skills means we owe people like her something.  As long as she is on the platform of the Johnson regime, I can not see anyway to support him.  I do honestly believe Wrestling Midwest is bigger then Valora.  

Thirdly, Brad Johnson knows nothing about the wrestling business.  He's a corporate man.  His job is to manage the budgets, make deals and promote our company.  He can't handle booking and all of that.  Who would you put up as General Manager if your successful in your little coup?

[Druscilla thinks for a moment and then nods.]

Druscilla - Those are my three main concerns and reasons I have thus far supported Sault St. Marie.  I'm open to hear what your thoughts are and  to see if you can help persuade me to switch sides.  I know you have a plan, so by all means, let's hear it.

[Jordan shrugs.]

Jordan - Obviously our opinions differ, here. But before we go any further, let me make one thing abundantly clear, Dru. I am unaccustomed to repeating myself. If you have a problem with the way I spoke to you last week, then perhaps I'll need to re-evaluate. But if I tell you we'll talk about something later, or I tell you I don't have time, I mean it. I'm not brushing you off, but if you persist as you did last week, you'll find I'm a hard person to get along with. However, you didn't know, so I'm willing to let bygones be bygones. You are forgiven. 

[Jordan grins and leans forward.]

Jordan - Now, on to business. First of all, Valora. I dunno what to tell ya, Dru. The woman sells tickets. My number one concern, if ESN partners with WMW, is to put butts in seats. I don't care if its Val, Kronin, Ryven, AWS Man(also known as Bill) or anyone else. If they can draw a crowd, I'll do my best to keep them here. Sault's biggest mistake is that he's trying to run off the best he's got. The man isn't business savvy, and I expected better from you. If you're as smart as they claim you are, I can't imagine why you're siding with Sault. 

[Dru starts to speak, but Jordan continues.]

Jordan - Furthermore, Johnson is right. You really aren't needed in his corner. 

[Dru looks livid, and almost comes out of her seat. Jordan holds up a hand and speaks forcefully.]

Jordan - I am NOT questioning your wrestling ability OR your usefulness, so stop looking so offended. The best way you can help Johnson isn't by fighting in his corner. Its by not fighting in Sault's corner. Without you, Sault has nothing to build on. He's recruiting a bunch of jobbers that want to make their new boss happy. If you're not careful, you'll end up being the star on a roster of worthless hacks. Ask Lebron James how that feels. After seven years in Cleveland, he certainly understands. 

[Jordan stops, finally letting Dru have her say.]

Druscilla - So, you're not insulting my ability or usefulness, yet you're going to tell me that the best way I can help is to stand on the sidelines?  A curious statement from a man who has managed to choke in every big time match he's been in.  I'm a 2 time Great Lakes Champion.  Only woman to achieve that.  A 2 time Ace Superior Champion.  I might be the only A-list talent on team SSM now, but you and I both know how that can change.  It's not exactly as if Brad Johnson has all the cards either.  He has Kronin and Hecate.  Big stars?  Definitely.  But, in the end, he has only one more star then SSM does.

[Jordan sighs impatiently.]

Jordan - You're missing the point, Dru. The real issue here is that you're a part owner of ESN, and you're deliberately trying to undermine the best interests of my company. I like you, darlin, but your power play has failed. It failed the day Johnson and I talked about a partnership between ESN and WMW. Now you have only two choices. You can keep backing Sault and fail in an attempt to be number one. OR you can join me and be satisfied with being number two. Those are your only options, honey. Try for number one and get nothing, or settle for 2 and get everything.

[Jordan gets up and leans across the table, his face inches from Dru's. His eyes narrow and he speaks slowly, as though trying to make Dru understand what he's saying.]

Jordan - Sault is finished. I am about to step into his place, and Johnson and I will take this place to levels he never thought possible. You can be a part of that success, and when people talk about the WMW's rise to acclaim, your name can be mentioned. Choose carefully, Dru. In a business where mistakes can cost you everything, you've never had a more critical decision. 

[Jordan leaves the room, but pauses at the door.]

Jordan - Think it over. I'll talk to you about it later.

[With that, he leaves Dru alone with her thoughts.]