[The shot opens up showing the WMW and Groundhog Slay 2011 logos in the Wolstein Center as big bursts of pyro go off in the background and the crowd in attendance cheers loudly. The camera pans to show Jack Gene and Bill Hughes, dressed up in their best commentating attire.]

[Just then, a graphic flashes across the screen.]

Divion Sadistik vs. Mystery Woman vs. Pirate Ninja

Writer: Eric

[The ring is set up with plexi-glass walls and a ceiling made of the same as disposable ear plugs are distributed throughout the crowd. Technicians, meanwhile, rig the charges above every ring post with the blast path set toward the center of the ring. Other ringside members make the final checks on the ring and leave a few items hanging over the ropes by cables. It’s not long before the Mystery Woman just slinks down ringside through the crowd and past the workers unnoticed.]

Bill Hughes – It’s the Mystery Woman!

Jack Gene – She really needs a name, but anyway, folks, we’re waiting for the start of what could be the most dangerous match up in the history of WMW. Four concussion bombs are rigged to blow at fifteen minutes if a winner hasn't been determined by then.

Bill Hughes - And after that we'll see who the toughest bastard in WMW truly is.

[Pirate's music hits as the last technicians leave the ringside area. Inkster announces his arrival to the appeal of the crowd. Not much later Divion Sadistik makes his way to the ring after he's announced and his music hits. The Mystery Woman is the last one to enter the ring.]

Jack Gene - History is about to be made as Eric Dillinger, the mastermind behind the Blood Bowl Tournament, looks on from the top of the ramp. Two men, one woman, a glass cage, weapons, and four concussion blasts.

Bill Hughes - Sounds like the makings of a really good porno, Jack.

[They each look at the concussion blasts centered over each turnbuckle, at the weapons strapped to the walls, but the Mystery Woman looks over the ceiling with a lingering stare. Divion and Pirate get to it with punches right away, going toe-to-toe. Divion gets a knee into Pirate and takes him in a side headlock, but the Mystery Woman snaps to and takes Divion around the waist. She lifts and back body drops him, sending Pirate flying backward onto his head as Divion refuses to break his grip on him. The Mystery Woman is the first to go after a weapon as she pulls a chair from the wall and moves over to Divion, planting it into his stomach and then once onto his back for good measure. Pirate stands and receives a chair shot to the crown of his head that sends him back down to the mat.]

Jack Gene - The action is quick right off the bat, but it didn't take long for that chair to come into play.

Bill Hughes - If that Mystery Woman stands a chance of winning she needs to be quick. Divion is a monster and Pirate ain't no slouch, either.

[The Mystery Woman places the chair between a top and middle turnbuckle and turns back to her opponents, but Divion is back up with a European Uppercut that sends her into the ropes. He runs at her, but she back body drops him into the cage. A cinder block is knocked down in the process. She moves to attack him, but Pirate seizes the opportunity, pulls her head back by the hair, and drops her with a reverse ddt. Pirate puts the boots to her as she gets to a knee and rams her, head first, into the chair. Divion gets to his feet and begins to come through the middle rope, but Pirate is quick to drop a leg across the back of his neck and drive him into the fallen cinder block.]

Bill Hughes - Did you see that? Divion's head didn't even make a dent!

Jack Gene - But brick sure made one! Divion's busted open!

[Pirate pulls down a ladder from the wall of death and sets it up in the corner of the ring before moving back to his opponents. He whips Divion into it and scoops the Mystery Woman. He goes to slam her into Divion, but Sadistik moves and she hits nothing but ladder. Sadistik plants an enziguri to the back of Pirate’s head before he can react and takes the ladder from the turnbuckle. Places it on his shoulders he waits for his opponents to get their senses back before launching his attack. He turns left and takes out the Mystery Woman, he turns right and hits Pirate. MW gets up, goes back down. Pirate gets up, gets knocked back down. Over and over with every turn from Divion sends someone flying, that is until Pirate gets wise and goes to the wall. He pulls down a fire extinguisher and ignites it, blinding Divion. MW takes the opportunity to hit him with a drop toe hold. As he falls, the ladder hits him across the back of his head and creates a gash.]

Jack Gene - That ladder is unforgiving, against victim and victimizer.

[Pirate and the Mystery Woman find themselves at a standoff, but Pirate quickly tries to make use of the fire extinguisher. He blasts it, but misses and Myster Woman takes him down with a clothesline. She picks up the fire extinguisher and hits him in the stomach with it before driving the butt of it into his head. Now Pirate is busted open above his brow. The Mystery Woman goes to drive it into his head once more, but Divion wraps barbed wire around her throat from out of nowhere. She drops the fire extinguisher and grabs at her throat, blood starting to seep out from small pin sized holes in her neck. He pulls her onto her back and flips her over using the wire as leverage. On her knees now she falls victim to a shining wizard. He goes back to Pirate and plants a knee into his midsection. He drives him back into the corner, wraps the barbed wire around his fist, climbs the middle turnbuckle, and begins punching him in the head.]

Bill Hughes - Where are we? The eighties?

Crowd – One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Six! Seven! Eight! Nine! Ten!

Jack Gene - A tad bit nostalgic, but effective!

[Pirate’s forehead is now bleeding profusely, but Divion isn’t done yet. He holds out his bloody fist to the crowd and goes into super-hyper-active-over-drive.]

Crowd- Eleventwelevethirteenfourteenfifteensixteenseventeeneighteennineteentwentytwentyonetwentytwo—

[But they’re stopped when the Mystery Woman interjects with a low blow. She takes position and takes him out of the corner, holding him in a power bomb position. Pirate, however gets to his senses, and quickly climbs the turnbuckle. He flies off with a cross body block that hits Divion and sends him down to the mat. Pirate tries to stand, but it is clear the blood loss is effecting him and that last move wasn’t his smartest. He falls to his knees, shaking his head and trying to rub the blood from his eyes. Mystery Woman takes the opportunity to take a table down from the wall and set it up in the middle of the ring. She takes down a kendo stick as well seeing that Pirate is regaining his senses. As he final rights himself she unrights him with a smack across the eyes. He falls back into the ropes, clutching his face, but she just simply takes it to his midsection. She strikes in the leg, sending him to his knees, and breaks it over the back of his head. Pirate falls face first allowing a pool of blood grow on the mat below his head.]

Jack Gene - Pirate needs to get up if he has any chance left in this match.

Bill Hughes - Are you kidding me? He needs to get a plasma transfusion if he has any chance left at life!

[The Mystery Woman goes to fight Divion, but Sadistik one hits her in the midsection and lifts her onto his back. He does a rolling Samoan Drop. He grabs the chair from before and throws it at her as she stands. It hits and she falls backward onto the table. Divion moves over to her and throws a few punches into her face to keep her down. He climbs up the turnbuckle and nearly loses his footing, but soon zeroes in on the Mystery Woman on the table. Suddenly the crowd begins to count down.]

Crowd – Five! Four! Three!

Jack Gene - The bombs! It's almost over!

[Divion realizes what the countdown is for and flies off the top rope. He is, however, too late. Mid-air the count reaches zero and all four concussion blasts go off inside the plexi-glass cage. The boom is muffled slightly, but the blast leaves the cage filled with smoke. The ring crew goes to unhinge the cage from the ring so that it can be raised, but no movement is seen in the ring. Finally the cage is loose and its lifted to the rafters. The smoke dissipates and the outside referee sees who is on top. He makes the count.]

One! Two! Three!

Jack Gene – We have a winner, but I can’t see who it is!

Bill Hughes - Some body get a fan!

[The smoke subsides and we see our clear winner. Laid out over both opponents is The Mystery Woman. The bell sounds and her music hits.]

Jack Gene - My god! The Mystery Woman has won the tournament! She's going to face Bob Wire for the Heartlands Championship!

Bill Hughes - I don't believe it!

[EMT's and ringside officials rush the ring as Eric Dillinger and the audience give all three competitors a standing ovation.]

[Just then "Elite" by the Deftones blasts from the PA and out walks Bob Wire wearing a suit and holding the Heartlands Championship over his shoulder. The crowd gets quiet before beginning to boo Bob Wire out of the building. The Mystery Woman slides out of the ring and drops down to her knees in exhaustion.]

Jack Gene - And the reigning Heartlands Champion, Bob Wire is out to the arena and is sending a message to The Mystery Woman. And, they lock eyes.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, but you know that Wire isn't in Mystery Woman's sight. That Heartlands Championship is.

[Just then, John Bundy appears behind Bob Wire.]

Jack Gene - My god! It's Bundy!

[Bundy spins Wire around and goes for a right hand, but Wire ducks it. Wire turns with a right hand of his own, but Bundy catches him, lifts him up and slams him to the steel stage below with a belly to belly suplex.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And just crushes him. My god that suplex right onto the steel. He's got to have broken some ribs or...

Bill Hughes - All I know, Jack, is security should get out here and take Bundy out of here. What the hell is this chump doing out here anyways? This is just wrong!

[Bundy picks up the title and looks at it. He then looks down towards the ring as the new #1 Contender watches on. Bundy walks towards the ramp, before stopping. He holds the title above his head, before tossing it to the ground in front of him, pointing to the ring, then pointing to the title.]

Jack Gene -Its as if Bundy is just handing the title over.

Bill Hughes - Which he can't do. He's got no right being out here.

[As John Bundy hovers over Bob Wire, he jaws at him. "Ashes to Ashes" by Faith No More begins to play.

[The camera changes to show a split screen of Jade and Eric Dillinger, both working out with their respective crews, getting ready for their fight tonight.]

Jack Gene - And, still to come, Jade vs. Eric Dillinger 2 for the Shoot Championship. Both are looking stronger, and more motivated then ever before. And with all the controversy surrounding their last fight, we'll find out tonight who the true, undisputed Champion is.

Jack Gene - Once again, we remind you that tonight's Groundhog Slay 2011 super card has been brought to you commercial free by The FTW Podcast. They're so cool, they've even got a theme song. Join Rob, Kevin, Joe and Harrison each and every Wednesday to hear what they've got say about the wrestling world in all its laughable glory. Check out TheFTWPodcast.com for more information.

[The graphic fades.]

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

[Wone 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, Josh Briskout appears at the top of the ramp.]

[As Briskout slides into the ring, the ref immediately checks him for foreign objects. He reviews the rules with him and then starts the match. Briskout and Wone meet in the center of the ring. Briskout gets the advantage and forces Wone back into the corner. The ref starts a 5-count, but Briskout lets go after 4. They get reset and put back in the center, where they meet again and again, Briskout pushes him back into the corner. The ref warns him as he reaches another 4-count in the corner. Briskout continues with the games, forcing Wone into the corner, and when Wone reverses it, Briskout uses the ropes to get the ref to break it up. The last time he uses the ropes, Wone slaps him in the face. Briskout throws a right hand, but Wone blocks it and kicks him in the midsection. He stumbles backwards. Wone charges out and slams a forearm shot into the side of Briskout's head. He then pushes him back into the corner and slams a shoulder into his midsection before whipping him across the ring. As Briskout slams his back into the corner, Wone charges across the ring and hits a splash. The crowd gets on their feet as Briskout stumbles out of the corner. Wone 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.]

[Briskout tries to fight his way back to his feet, but Wone keeps the advantage. He turns it into a headlock. Briskout pushes him back and turns it into a pin attempt, but Wone gets back to a sitting position at the 2-count. Briskout again tries for a pin, but Wone breaks the hold and quickly gets back to his feet. He drops kicks Briskout in the face, sending him to his back. Wone then charges the ropes, bounces off and hits a dropkick to his face again, this time causing Briskout to roll to his stomach in pain. Wone goes for a pin, but Briskout kicks out after 2. Wone pulls Briskout up into a seated position and locks on a chin lock.]

[Briskout fights out of the hold and powers up to his feet. He slams a set of elbows into Wone's chest and midsection, causing Wone to break the hold. Briskout turns quickly and lands a right hand into Wone's face, sending him back into the ropes. Briskout meets him and shoots him across the ring. As Wone charges back, Briskout lowers his shoulder, but Wone meets him with a forearm to the back. As Briskout spins, arching his back in pain, Wone catches him with a boot to the midsection. Wone bounces off the ropes and goes for the scissor kick, but Briskout avoids it. Wone spins back around just in time to counter Briskout's clothesline with an elbow. Briskout holds his cheek in pain as he turns his back on Wone. Wone takes him by the back of the head and slams him down with a bulldog. The crowd pops.]

[Wone points to the top of the corner, before starting his asent up to the top turnbuckle. As he reaches it, he measures up Briskout and launches himself down with a moonsault. Briskout sees it and moves out of the way, but Wone lands on his feet. As Briskout stands up, Wone catches him, lifts him up and hits him with a reverse DDT.]

[Wone reaches over and hooks the leg. The ref counts and Wone gets the 3-count. This match is over.]

[Wone walks up the ramp. He turns as he hits the stage and looks back towards the ring. Briskout sits holding the back of his head, muttering under his breath. Wone smirks and exits the ring area as the scene fades.]

Jack Gene - Once again, we remind you that tonight's Groundhog Slay 2011 super card has been brought to you commercial free by The FTW Podcast. They're so cool, they've even got a theme song. Join Rob, Kevin, Joe and Harrison each and every Wednesday to hear what they've got say about the wrestling world in all its laughable glory. Check out TheFTWPodcast.com for more information.

[The shot pans across the arena and finally centers on the Lion's Den structure. In the center stands Wayne Inkster, ready to announce the next contest.]

Jade (c) vs. Eric Dillinger

[Jade gets into a half guard over Dillinger. Dillinger continues to throw right hands down into her ribs from guard. Jade tries to block and hold down his punching arm, but he pushes her off of him. He tries to get back to his feet but she keeps him against the mat. She somehow keeps control of the guard. She grabs his hand and tries to keep him from pushing her off, but he breaks free and launches two stiff punches to her cheek. Jade protects her face as she continues to try and get into a better position. The clock reads 1:57 in the 1 round. Eric once again, throws a few shots into her ribs, but she's able to block them with her elbow.]

Bill notes that Jade is breathing very heavily. This struggle is obviously taking a lot out of her.



[Eric follows, keeping his guard up. Jade regains her composure and shoots in, trying to take him down to the ground. He blocks it, throwing his weight on top of her and forcing her face first into the mat. He pulls her up by the head and tries for a knee, but she blocks it and falls to her back. Eric circles around her, trying to find an opening. She kicks him square in the knee, causing him to buckle. Dillinger steps backwards trying to regain his footing. He steps forward and she swings with a huge high kick. She catches him on the top of the head. He stumbles. As she spins back around, she sees him wavering and she quickly shoots in,. She drives her shoulder into his midsection, and he loses his mouth piece, but he is able to stay on top of her keeping her at bay and forcing her down into the mat.]




[After giving both fighters ample time in the corner, the bell rings and the ref calls them back to the center. This is Round 2. Dillinger is the first out and is shown jawing at Jade with a smile. He taps his head and lowers it towards her, as if implying that her kick did nothing. She ignores it and circles around him. They meet in the center and both launch in the center with a wild exchange of punches. Eric gets a few shots in, while Jade didn't do much damage. She feigns a punch, which causes Eric to block the air and she moves to his side. She quickly gets into him, trying to get him into the clinch, but he pushes her away, keeping her at striking range. She continues to fight forward and grapples with him.  The clock reads 1:15 in the 2 round. The fighters get into a clinch. Dillinger fights out of it, though, and lands a wicked uppercut. Her head jostles with the collision and she quickly falls backward, pulling him forward into her guard as a defense.]

[Eric again struggles to escape her guard. He breaks her leg lock and pushes off her getting back to her feet. The crowd cheers as he circles her, egging her to stand up. She stays on her back, throwing her legs up in hopes to catch him, but he stays at a distance. The ref warns her to stand up. As she does, they begin to circle once again. Just then, she shoots back in and takes him down to the mat. She controls the side position. He rolls into it, using his arm to keep separation. She pushes past his arm and tries to lock on an arm triangle. Eric fights it off, but she keeps in control. She slips her leg through and gets into full mount. She pushes through again, and gets on an arm triangle, but he forces her over, pushing her into it. Jade lets go of the hold and tries to drive back into him with an elbow, but he catches her and out of nowhere, locks on an arm bar. She pushes herself into his body, trying to break the force of the lock. The clock reads 4:10 in the 2 round.]

Jack says that this is a bad position for Jade. Bill agrees and says that she needs to get out of it or else both her arm and her ego will be broken. Jack notes that the arm bar isn't completely locked on.

[Eric screams as he wrenches back, trying to pull her arm past the point that she can stop it. He does. After a long hesitation, she taps out. The bell rings and the ref breaks it up. Eric gets to his knees, unsure what just happened.]

[The ref checks on Jade, who sits up, holding her shoulder. Dillinger stands up as the Cauliflower Crew rush the ring in celebration. Referee John Law goes over to the judges table, where Luna Pier, Stephen Tyler and Stephen Squires sit. Wayne Inkster walks into the Lions' Den.]

[The referee holds up Dillinger's arm and the Cauliflower Crew pick him up onto their shoulders. The ref hands him the title and they celebrate as the crowd continues to stand in amazement.]

[Jade is shown in her corner, being stitched up and worked on by her medic staff. Eric and his team leave the Lions' Den. The scene fades.]

Aiden Lynch - Well, come on, man. Who you got?

Dave Deacon - Don't rush me, Lynch. You want to know who I got? You look at the list of Kronin, Valora, Matrix and Xavier Langston, and you ask me who I've got?

[He smirks.]

Dave Deacon - The answer is quite clear: Scott F'ing Vyper will walk out of this arena with the gold still around his waist.

[Aiden huffs with a laugh.]

[Just then, a graphic flashes across the screen.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 132 here on ESN! And we're back home here in Cleveland, and we have a major announcement, and this is breaking news that we just received as the broadcast started.

Bill Hughes - Huge. Just huge.

Jack Gene - My name is Jack Gene, I'm alongside Bill Hughes, and we just received word from Brad Johnson himself that he has decided who will be fighting for the Midwest Championship. But, it's not one person vs. Scott Vyper. It will be 4. 4 Challengers going to Blizzard 2011 to fight Scott Vyper for the Midwest Championship. But, before we get to that point, we've got to decide who will be those 4. Matrix, Father Nathan, Kronin, Valora Salinas, Jasmine Lucky and Xavier Langston, tonight, will be a part of the first of two Elimination Chase matches. What that means is, tonight, all 6 will be competing with the shot on the line. The first person to be pinned or submitted will be eliminated from the running. And, we'll do it once again at GS133. Another Elimination Chase match to determine who will fight Scott Vyper.

Bill Hughes - And, that's one hell of a main event.

Jack Gene - The Eric Dillinger's Hardcore Tournament continues tonight as well, and right now, we turn it over to Louie Cwik who is backstage with the Bastard Icon.

Listen to Joe, Harrison, Rob and Kevin every Thursday on FTW. Wrestling News... and Wrestling Noes. Check out TheFTWPodcast.com for more information.

Writer: Amanda

[The shot opens up at ringside.]

Jack Gene - Well Fans, it's that time again.  Main event, time and this match couldn't get much bigger.  Former Great Lakes Champion and Hall of Famer Matrix.  Former 3 Time Great Lakes Champion Champion and many feel future Hall of Famer, Kronin.  Former Great Lakes Champion and another fighter many feel is a future Hall of Famer, Valora.  Newcomers to the major championship, Xavier Langston and Jasmine Lucky.  All of them fighting for the right to face the newly crowned Midwest Champion in the 2nd Annual Frostbite Brawl at Blizzard.

Bill Hughes - That's right.  This week one person will be removed from the title race, our next Graveyard Shift will see another person removed and the final 3 will face off against Scott Vyper in the Frostbite Brawl!

Jack Gene - And you gotta say that if the Champ wants any two people eliminated, it's got to be Valora and Kronin.  Not only are they likely the biggest threats to his title reign, but they both fought in the first Frostbite Brawl and Valora became the GLC in that brawl.

Bill Hughes - That's right.  Valora and Druscilla were the winners of the 1st ever Frostbite Brawl, but this go around, there will be only one title up for grabs and I'm not so sure Vyper would like to see Valora eliminated.  Vyper and Valora were the lynchpin of the original Pinnacle of Power, before that hippie treehugger Kronin came in and ruined it.

Jack Gene - No you don't!  Jade recruited Kronin after SHE charted a new path for the Pinnacle.  If you don't like the PoP under Jade, you have to take a shot at her!

Bill Hughes - .... Fine.  Jade back then had the wrong ideas.  But since then, she's really blossomed into her own girl.  Her time with the Daughters of Darkness really gave her that Killer instinct that she had been missing.

Jack Gene - ....Touche.  Anyways, let's not waste any more time and get right to Wayne Inkster in the ring for the fighter introductions!!

[The camera switches to the ring and Wayne Inkster stands there smiling.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, this next match is set for one fall and it is you Main Event of the evening.  It is the special Frostbite Brawl Elimination Match!  5 Fighters currently have a claim to be the number one contender.  Tonight, one of those fighters will be eliminated in this very ring.  At Graveyard Shift 133, the remaining four fighters will fight and will knock that number down to three.  Those three will then go on to Blizzard and face the WMW Midwest Champion Scott Vyper in the Frostbite Brawl match!!

Introducing first, hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada. She stands 5 feet, 7 inches and weighs in at 145lbs. She is JASMINE LUCKY!!!

["Unstoppable" by Rascal Flatts hits the PA system and a three-leaf clover appears on the big screen. Jasmine Lucky appears on the ramp with one arm up, trying to cheer the fans on. They give a mixed reaction, some loving her and most hating her. Once in the ring, Jasmine jumps up and down, keeping herself limber]

Jack Gene - Well, here comes Jasmine Lucky. I gotta say, I don't know how or why she got into this match, but with her skill set she might be able to surprise a few people and make something happen.

Bill Hughes - You must've had whatever the hell Kronin's smoking. Jasmine definitely deserves to be here! She only hasn't done anything because she's been held back! WMW management continually booked her in matches with nobodies, so that win, lose or draw, it would ensure she didn't move up! This is her big chance! She can finally show everyone that star that is Jasmine [bleepimg] Lucky! Also, her greatest weapon... is that NO ONE in this match will be taking her seriously. Remember, she doesn't have to pin someone... she just has to survive until someone else gets beat.

Jack Gene - Well, that last point was a good one at any rate. That's right fans, the first person to be pinned or to tap out loses and is eliminated. The remaining four will, as Wayne said, go on to GS 133 where they will fight the second and final elimination round of matches.

[The camera switches back to Wayne Inkster.]

Wayne Inkster - Introducing next, hailing from Newark, New Jersey. He stands 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs in at 220lbs. He is XAVIER LANGSTON!!!!

BREATHE!
OH!
WHOO! WHOO! WHOO!

[The song being played is "Breathe" by Fabolous, and as the body of the rap starts, the curtains part and in walks Xavier Langston, a sole white spotlight focused on him as the lights dim slightly. Xavier is wearing a sleeveless black trenchcoat, black wrestling tights, and a pair of black wrestling boots. His appearance prompts a mixed reaction from the crowd: some are politely applauding the newcomer, giving him a shot, while others are booing him for his ties with the now-defunct World Wrestling Alliance. Xavier walks down the aisle, keeping a smile on his face. Fans who have their hands outstretched looking for a high five receive it. Fans with their fingers outstretched are ignored. Xavier slides into the ring and flips to his feet, his trenchcoat billowing in the wind behind him. Staring right at his opponent, he slips the sleeveless trench off of his body, letting it fall off of his arms. He catches it with his right hand and, in one motion, flicks it out of the ring. He then raises his left hand in the air in a fist, drawing another mixed reaction as the lights come up and the spotlight dims.]

Bill Hughes - Now HERE is a man that can win it all! Xavier kicked Kronin and Father Nathan in the head so often, I expected him to go all Mortal Combat with a fatality on us!

Jack Gene - ...Seriously? A mortal Kombat reference? Still... Langston DID appear to make the most of his time in the spotlight and not many people will argue he doesn't belong in a match as big as this. Though, I promise you Kronin hasn't forgotten about some of those kicks.

Wayne Inkster - And Introducing the third competitor in this match. Hailing from Tampa Bay, Florida. He stands 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighs in at 230lbs. He is a WMW Hall of Famer and a former Great Lakes Champion, he is MATRIX!!!!

[The lights in the arena dim as a guitar solo begins. The big screen shows a 'Countdown to Cyber Jump' starting from 5 and moving downwards. Once it gets to 0, the chorus to "With Arms Wide Open" by Creed begins. The lights flash blue and white as Matrix walks out wearing a black trenchcoat, sneakers and gloves. He heads down to the ring without much glamor or drama, playing to the crowd on the turnbuckle.]

Jack Gene - Three fighters in and the crowd has given mixed reactions, some liking, others not really caring for the fighters, but you gotta think that's about to change with the final two fighters in tonight's match up here in Chicago.

Bill Hiughes - But Kronin wasn't even BORN here... he just lives here... he's like those people who jump on a team's bandwagon when they're having a great season and then jump off when the team sucks.  And show some damn respect to Matrix!  He's trying to help save these people from idiots like Father Nathan and Kronin!  I bet you Valora digs the Cyberspace lifestyle.  She, like Matrix is the pinnacle of humanity!  Those two should team up.

Jack Gene - I think that partnership would last.... maybe 5 seconds before Valora beat him bloody.

]Bill Hughes - Hmph.  Says you.

Wayne Inkster - And introducing next.  She hails from Los Angeles, California.  Standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing in at 165lbs.  She is a former Great Lakes Champion, and is the Hardcore Icon of WMW, she is VALORA!!!!

[The lights dim and over the PA blairs a portion of song:]

THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST STAND!

I WASH THE BLOOD FROM MY HANDS!

I AM. WARRIOR, I'M FEARLESS

NO PAIN, NO MERCY NO WEAKNESS I, I, I'M FEARLESS!

[The rest of the song, 'Fearless' by Ozzy Osbourne plays over the PA as Valora walks out, in place of her usual hoodie, she wears a Chicago Bears Jersey, with the Number 13 on it and her name on the back.  The sight of Valora and Valora wearing the jersey of the home team brings an explosive cheer from the crowd.  Valora pauses at the top of the entryway and plays to the crowd before punching the floor in front of her three times, the third time springing up and jumping forward a bit.  As she lands she breaks into a dead sprint and slides into the ring, moving to one of the corners and sinking back into it, eying the other competitors with her trademark smirk as the crowd chants "Val's gonna kill you!"]

Jack Gene - Well, there she is folks, Valora.  Hardcore Icon of WMW.  And the big wild card in this match.

Bill Hughes - She's back, Jack!  She's really back home where she belongs in WMW!  Jordan Keyser, Brad Johnson and the ESN management team are totally on my Christmas gift list now!

Wayne Inkster - And now, for the final competitor in this match.  He hails originally from Berlin, Germany but makes his home right here in CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.  He stands 6 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs in at 265lbs.  He is a 3 time Great Lakes Champion and the Master of Rock and Shock, he is KRONIN!!!!

['Sonne' by Rammstein plays over the PA and the crowd goes nuts as Kronin walks out and pauses at the top of the entryway, looking over the people in the ring and sighing, shaking his head.  He then points at Xavier and again at Valora, narrowing his eyes and dragging his thumb across his throat as he makes his way down the ramp, running and sliding in, at which point all hell breaks loose with all 5 fighters charging each other.  Wayne Inkster barely avoids getting tagged by a Matrix clothesline and the ref, John Law, calls for the bell.]

Jack Gene - Well, Kronin wasted no time in pointing out who he was after in this match and I gotta say, I wouldn't wanna be Valora or Xavier Langston right now.  Kronin is much like the famous Chicago Linebacker, Brian Urlacher.  Big, powerful, agile. athletic.  and deadly.

Bill Hughes - Yeah?  He seemed less then super human when Vyper knocked him the [bleep] out a few weeks back.

[After a few minutes, the 5 fighters separate from each other and backpedal, each scanning his or her opponents, looking for an opening.  Jasmine Lucky glances over at Valora and points to Kronin, yelling something.  Kronin laughs and eggs both women on, prompting Valora to shrug and head over to Jasmine Lucky, whipping her towards Kronin, spinning the female Lucky around twice to gain momentum and Jasmines executes a perfect dropkick to Kronin's knee, dropping him to a knee.  Kronin looks up in time to get sandwhiched as Jasmine jumps to her feet and nails Kronin in the back of the head with a jumping, roundhouse kick at the same time Valora runs up and nails her Trouble in Paradise style kick.  Kronin Remains half standing, half to a knee for a second, a dazed look on his face before falling face first on the mat, Ric Flair style.  Jasmine celebrates and talks trash to Kronin, but her celebration is short lived as Xavier Langston jumps in and plants a massive foot dead center mass of Jasmine Lucky, sending her tumbling back and out of the ring to the floor.]

Jack Gene - Well.... I don't think Kronin will make the mistake of daring the two high flying women in the match to team up again.  That was a wicked combination there.  We should remind our fans that Jasmine Lucky does have some MMA experience.  But Xavier Langston took Jasmine out for a bit with that Who Shot Ya?

Bill Hughes - Yes he did, and Matrix is being smart and letting the other 4 beat the hell out of each other...

[Indeed, Matrix has retreated to a corner where he rests against the turnbuckle looking over his foes, waiting for an opening.  In the ring, Xavier Langston and Valora now stand face to face in the middle of the ring talking to each other.  Xavier leans in and whispers something to Valora that causes her to smirk and nod in agreement.  Without warning, Xavier Langston whips Valora towards Matrix at high speeds.  Matrix tries to defend himself but is too late as Valora reaches him and jumps up, planting both of her feet in his stomach before falling back and vaulting Matrix out of the corner with a monkey flip... right into another Leaping Yakuza kick from Xavier Langston.  Matrix crumples to the mat landing right next to Kronin as the crowd groans in pain at the move.  Valora jumps up to the top turnbuckle and leaps off, nailing a five star frogsplash on both Kronin and Matrix, Kronin taking the brunt of the impact, though.]

Jack Gene - My God!  Well, you didn't have to wait long for this match to get going, folks.  Valora is making a series of alliances, first working with Jasmine to take Kronin down, and now working with Xavier Langston to bring Matrix down with just a brutal combination there!

Bill Hughes - That move was so awesome, I'm going to steal one of Kronk's phrases and say it rocked several different kinds of awesome.  God, I feel all dirty and hippie like just saying it...

[Valora scrambles over and covers Kronin.  John Law drops down and counts 1....2... but the pin is broken up by Xavier Langston and his kick to the head of Valora.  Xavier Langston then makes the cover on Kronin but that pin is broken up at 2 by Jasmine who hits a slingshot legdrop from outside.  Matrix, meanwhile, tries to get to his feet, using the ropes to help him.  Jasmine Lucky runs over and grabs Valora from behind, pulling Valora to her feet and trying for a reverse DDT but Valora blocks and counters it into a spinning neckbreaker.  Valora jumps up and play to the crowd and then quickly dodges the Who Shot Ya from Xavier Langston.  Valora jumps onto the ropes and springboards off the ropes trying for a hurrancanrana but Xavier catches her and turns, planting her with a powerbomb onto Jasmine Lucky.]

Jack Gene - Wow!  And that's why they call it high risk, folks!  Valora managed to counter Jasmine Lucky's sneak attack, then managed to dodge Lagston's Who Shot Ya kick, but Xavier was one step ahead of Valora and powerbombed her onto Jasmine Lucky, and Bill how many people can say they were one step ahead of Valora on something?

Bill Hughes - I can count the number on one hand.  But Langston look out!  Hippie attack alert!!!

[Kronin stands up while Xavier plays to the crowd.  He stands behind Xavier Langston with his arms crossed across his chest.  Langston eventually senses he's not alone and turns around trying to punch Kronin but Kronin catches the punch and nails Xavier with a big time right hand, before pulling Xavuer Langston back towards him and taking the man down with a short arm clothesline.  Kronin pulls Xavier Langston to his feet and whips him into the ropes and tries for a discus clothesline but Xavier stops short and dodges the Clothesline and nails Kronin with a boot to the gut.  He tries for a DDT, but Kronin drives him into the corner with a shoulder charge/tackle and begins hammering on Langston with right hands until Langston slumps down into a sitting position in the corner.  Kronin then turns and runs at Matrix knocking the man down with a clothesline.  He picks Matrix up and holds the man in place going for a vertical suplex but Xavier Langston comes out of the corner and takes Kronin down with a chop block.  Matrix falls right on top of Kronin and tries for a pinfall but Kronin kicks out after 1.]

Jack Gene - The former Great Lakes Champ trying to get the match going his way but Langston isn't done yet and took him down with a vicious chop block there.

Bill Hughes - There's way too much action to follow here!  My head hurts!

[The match continues on back and forth for a couple of minutes, no fighter having an advantage long before another fighter comes in to take advantage.  Eventually, Kronin stands in the middle of the ring while the four corners of the ring are each occupied by Matrix, Valora, Xavier, and Jasmine.]

Jack Gene - I would not want to be Kronin right now.  He is literally facing enemies on all sides of him.

Bill Hughes - This is great!  We're finally going to see the end of Kronin!

[Kronin stands in the center of the ring and calls his four opponents out, urging them to come at him and at once, all four do just that very thing.  Matrix reaches him first but Kronin sidesteps the attack and Matrix runs right into and through Jasmine, taking her down with a big time Clothesline.  Valora reaches Kronin next and jumps into the air but Kronin catches her and throws her towards Xavier Langston with a fallaway slam.  Langston leaps into the air, vaulting over where Valora hits the mat and turns it into a Who Shot Ya?  Sending Kronin staggering back into the ropes.  Xavier Langston charges in after Kronin and Kronin tries to backdrop Xavier Langston out onto the apron, but Xavier Langston lands on the outside apron.  He tries to send a kick Kronin's way but Kronin catches the kick and pulls Langston in, trying for a overhead T-bone Suplex to bring Langston back in the ring, but Langston catches the rope with his free foot to help him block the move.  He tries for another attack but both he and Kronin topple to the ground when Valora charges up and nails Kronin in the back of the head with a dropkick, sending him into Xavier, and sending both men to the floor at ringside.  Valora's turn as top fighter ends quickly, however when she turns around just in time to be lifted up by Matrix and planted onto the mat with the 180 Spinebuster that Matrix calls Cyberspace.  Matrix goes for the cover and nearly gets a three count before Valora kicks out.]

Jack Gene - That was the type of high level competition and wrestling excellence you've come to expect from Wrestling Midwest, fans!  Kronin stands tall against four attackers, but in the end the numbers game caught up with him and just in that exchange we saw momentum flow from Kronin to Xavier Langston back to Kronin to Valora and then to Matrix.

Bill Hughes - But I love it!  Let them all fight for the right to get their title shot! This is great!

[Matrix plays to the crowd and stomps on Valora, who rolls out to the floor just as Kronin whips Xavier into the ring.  Valora charges and takes Kronin down with a spear, hammering him with right hands as the crowd goes nuts.  In the ring, Jasmine Lucky comes up behind Matrix and kicks him in the groin from behind before spinning around and planting her foot in the back of Matrix's head, sending him face first to the mat.  Jasmine then moves towards Xavier Langston as he smirks and prepares for her, the two taking up fighting stances.]

Jack Gene - This has broken down now!  Kronin and Valora are brawling outside and that gives Matrix, Xavier and Jasmine a golden opportunity to end the match in the ring but WOW!!!

[The camera switches to an ESN sponsored replay that shows Xavier vaulting himself over the ropes and taking out Valora and Kronin on the outside of the ring.  The camera then switches back to real time with all three fighters pulling themselves up to their feet.  Valora comes right at Xavier, throwing a flurry of punches which Xavier defends by blocking, ducking and weaving through and then throws a kick to the side, nailing Kronin as he gets up.  The distraction allows Valora to nail Xavier with her vicious Aztec Double Elbow slash, which sends Xavier staggering backwards.  Valora starts to charge forward but Kronin cuts her off with a clothesline that turns her inside out and then he turns and catches Xavier with a boot to the gut.  Xavier tries to return the favor but Kronin catches the foot, pulls him in close and takes him to the floor with a T-Bone Suplex.  In the ring, Jasmine turns around and sees Matrix getting to his feet again.  She charges him but he springs forward and catches her, planting her with his Cyberspace 180 Spinebuster.  He then goes into the cover and John Law counts 1....2....3!  The bell rings and Xavier, Kronin and Valora look to the ring to see what's just happened.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of the match....MATRIX!!!  Jasmine Lucky has been eliminated from the Midwest Championship race!

Jack Gene - Wow! Matrix sneaks in the back door and wins the match while Valora, Kronin and Xavier were preoccupied!   We're down to four people now, Kronin, Valora, Xavier, and Matrix!

Bill Hughes - Haha that was brilliant strategy by Matrix!  He waited until the right moment and struck!  And all four of those fighters know that pretty soon, one more of them will be gone. 

Jack Gene - But which one?  That's the question we'll answer at GS 133!   That's all the time we have tonight folks!

[The scene slowly fades to black as 'With Arms Wide Open' by Creed plays and Matrix stands alone in the ring looking down at Valora, Kronin and Xavier with his own smirk on his face, holding his arms out.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 131 here on ESN! And we are coming to you live from the McCormick Place Convention Center in beautiful Chicago, Illinois. My name is Jack Gene and I'm alongside Bill Hughes, and we have arrived, Bill. WMW and ESN, partnering together again to bring back Graveyard Shift!

Bill Hughes - Yeah, Jack. It's good to be back in our normal digs. No offense to Fuel, but it's the little leagues compared to Graveyard Shift, and I'm really looking forward to our working relationship with ESN. They cater.

Jack Gene - Yeah, it was nice to see a refreshments table with sandwiches and soup. Kudos to that, ESN. Now, obviously, we are fresh off our short, but hugely impactful trip to Mexico City as once again, we were in La Bosque de Chapultepec for El Dia de los Muertos. And, probably one of the biggest items to talk about is... Scott Vyper

Bill Hughes - Yet again, Scott Vyper goes into a situation, plays everyone in it like puppets and comes out on top.

Jack Gene - And, if you didn't watch El Dia, you really should. Such an epic broadcast. But, at the end of the day, Scott Vyper got Kronin, Father Nathan and Xavier Langston to agree to combine their matches and walked out with both the Ace Superior and Great Lakes Championships. And, tonight, we're in Chicago, Scott Vyper's home town, and we will have an official crowning ceremony later on tonight.

[The shot opens in the backstage parking lot. A blue Hyundai Genesis pulls up. The door opens and out steps Scott Vyper wearing blue shades and a long black open leather trench coat. He smiles as he lifts the GLC over his shoulder. The ASC is strapped around his waist. He heads away from the car towards the arena. Just then, WMW Interviewer Louie Cwik walks into the scene.]

Louie Cwik - Mr. Vyper, please, if I could have a moment of your time. First of all, congratulations on your big win at El Dia de los Muertos. What an honor it must be to hold the top two Championships here in WMW, the Ace Superior and the Great Lakes.

Scott Vyper - Cwik, I'm in such a good mood, I'll actually go ahead and give you a moment of my time. An honor? Sure, there is definitely honor in holding the top 2 titles WMW has to offer. I think the real honor here is shutting up all the morons who kept doubting me and telling me how I was no longer in my prime, and no longer top dog in WMW. Well, I got 2 titles that say otherwise.

Louie Cwik - Tonight, there is a celebration scheduled. How great is it that you are here in your home town for such a special night?

Scott Vyper - To be able to showcase my crowning achievement to my home town is like the return of Michael Jordan to bring in 3 more championships. Only difference is, this town is too stupid to put a statue of me in front. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a few things I need to take care of.

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Wayne Inkster says Bundy is the winner and moves on, but before Jack and Bill can really get a chance to comment on the events just taken place the camera goes somewhere else. Bill says that Mike Barr and Pirate Ninja have fought out to the parking lot. Jack says that things are about to pick up.

[The camera goes to the parking lot where we see both Mike Barr and Pirate Ninja are busted wide open and bleeding profusely. Mike has a few scratches on his back as well, but that doesn’t stop him from taking Pirate by the head and throwing him into one of the cars parked nearby. Pirate’s head bounces off of the window and car alarm goes off. Mike puts some educated fists to him before taking him and body slamming him on top of the car’s hood. He pulls Pirate so that his head hangs off of hood and drives the point of his elbow into him repeatedly. Mike now gets on top of the hood and pulls Pirate into a standing head scissors. He goes to lift him, but Pirate back body drops him onto the concrete.]

Jack Gene says that these two have to have been fighting for going on an hour given the time that they first met backstage. Bill says that it can’t go on much longer if that’s the case.

[Pirate gets off the car and begins to stroll out of the parking lot, but Mike gets back to his feet and sees him. Mike gives chase and Pirate runs as fast as he can away from him. Given the speed that they are moving they are both very tired, but they are still able to make it to the edge of the parking lot where a public bus has pulled up. Pirate flags him down and jumps inside, but not before Mike can get on board. The camera follows as inside a shriek is heard and passengers fight to get out the exits. The bus driver yells and looks angry, but that doesn’t stop Mike from smashing Pirate’s head into the glass of the bus. Mike rears back and lands a punch that knocks Pirate into the front row of seats. He readies to mount him for some more punches, but the bus driver maces him! Mike stumbles around blindly as Pirate gets behind him and takes him over with school boy pin. It takes a few seconds, but a referee is finally on the scene. 1.2.3.]

In all of Jack’s years as a commentator he has never seen this happen. Bill notices the police arriving on the scene and wonders if Mike, Pirate, the camera guy, and the referee will be able to make it out of jail in time for the next show. Jack says Dillinger is already hailing taxi to the police department.

[The scene fades.]

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[Pirate Ninja is announced into the arena by Wayne Inkster accompanied with his music. Shortly after the process is repeated for Divion Sadistik, but Sadistik receives a warmer welcome from the crowd despite being a new comer. The bell sounds and the two men immediately go to work on each other, blow for blow. Divion wastes no time getting dirty by dropping to his knees and hitting a low blow on Pirate. He takes him up on his shoulders and drops him with a Samoan Drop then exits the ring. Divion grabs a few weapons from the crowd and throws them into the ring. Among them are a pizza cutter, the original NES system, a sack with unknown contents, and a picture frame with no picture. Pirate gets to his feet, but Divion clotheslines him onto his back and picks up the pizza cutter. He applies a rear chin lock and immediately goes to work with the cutter, slicing Pirate's forehead open by running it back and forth. Pirate loosens his opponent's grip on him and bites his hand, getting away. Divion, however, is back on the attack when he pushes Pirate into the corner. He lets loose with kicks to the midsection and a jumping back kick to end things off. Pirate falls on his ass and Divion drives a knee into his face.]

[Divion pulls Pirate from the corner by his boot. He goes to pick up the picture frame, but Pirate comes from behind him and lands a low blow of his own. Taking the weapon from his would be assailant, he smashes it over Divion's head! Now Divion sports lacerations on his face. Pirate uses this opportunity to take him over with a snap mare, lock in a chin lock of his own, and drives his knuckle into the biggest gash on Divion's face located above his eye. Blood spurts like a broken sink pipe.]

Later in the match...

[Pirate whips Divion to the ropes and stops him with a boot to the gut on the rebound. He takes him down with a ddt onto the NES. The crowd pops and Pirate decides to take the sack from before and open it up. His eyes go wild and his mouth drops before grinning big and wide. Quickly he dumps the contents out onto the mat and the camera zooms in to see fish hooks. He pulls Divion to his feet by the hooks and moves to powerbomb him, but Divion reverses the tide with a double legged take down! Not done, yet he pulls on Pirate's legs and drags him across the mat to ensure that they have hooked into his skin. Pirate is screaming loudly as he rolls around the mat in pain, new lacerations covering his body. Divion, however, wastes no time in putting the boots to him. Divion leaves the ring once more and returns with a chair. He moves to hit Pirate with it, but Pirate takes him down with a drop toe hold.]

[Pirate goes to pick up the chair, but Divion haults him. He knees him in the gut and puts the chair under his chin while holding the back of his head. Immediately he throws both down toward the mat and Pirate falls onto his back, clutching his throat. Divion makes the pin. 1-2-3. Divion stands and gets his hand raised as paramedics run down to the ring to help Pirate who is now coughing up blood. The scene fades.]

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[As the shot opens up, Brad Johnson is walking down towards the ring. "Fight" by the Graveyard Shift Trio blasts over the PA. The ramp and ring are covered in red carpet. As he reaches the ring, he climbs in.]




























Scott Vyper - I tell you what Brad, this right here? This is a thing of beauty. All of you idiots denounced my name, all of you though that at El Dia, Kronin would just mop the floor with me. All of you believe that I would just be the next man to fail against the main face of the company. No, instead... Vegas and I was not only able to remove the Great Lakes championship from that poor excuse of a rock star, but we were also able to con that idiot Ja-fake-in Xavier Langston into giving up his Ace Superior title shot and make it a fatal four way. So not only was I able to dethrone a man you all worshipped and loved named Kronin, but I was also able to put that gingerbread man of the cloth and rip the title off him too! The best part... since the belts are retired, so are their rematch clauses. So congratulations Kronin and Father Nathan, you went into an all or nothing situation... and WALKED OUT WITH NOTHING! So look everyone... look at the new Midwest Champion... look at the wrestling messiah! Look, as the new Reign of Vyper begins!

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to Wrestling Midwest El Dia de los Muertos 2010! And we are coming to you from the heart of Mexico City here in El Bosque del Chapultepec. My name is Jack Gene and I'm alongside Bill Hughes

Bill Hughes - Hola!

Jack Gene - ...and we've got a huge event. Not in the amount of matches, but in what's on the line. First of all, Bob Wire defends the Heartlands Championship, his first title defense as Champion against the up-and-comer, the leader of the redeemers, Divion Sadistik in what truly will be a test for both men.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, neither man has really been challenged over the last 4 weeks, Divion only being here for about 4 matches before tonight. But, Bob Wire hasn't been tested at all since fighting and defeating Boris Drago. He's definitely had plenty of time to rest and prepare for tonight.

Jack Gene - We've also got the Shoot Championship on the line as reigning Champion Jade defends against her toughest challenger to date, Eric Dillinger. This has been a heated discussion, not only between you and me, Bill, but across the industry. Many see this match being very close, going the distance, maybe even being decided by judges.

Bill Hughes - Well, and as I have in the past, I could argue with you all night. Dillinger is the strongest and meanest fighter Jade has ever faced, and he's got the clear advantage, but like you and many others have said, Eric has never fought against an experienced fighter like Jade.

Jack Gene - Also tonight, Xavier Langston finally gets his wish tonight as he will fight Father Nathan. Langston has been sending message after message after message to Nathan, but they've mostly gone unanswered.

Bill Hughes - And, I think the big wigs saw that, too, and didn't like how Father Nathan has been treating the situation. They signed the match here tonight.

Jack Gene - That's right. And the kicker? It's going to be for the Ace Superior Championship. Not only does Langston have an opportunity to get his hands on Nathan, he also has the opportunity to take that title from Nathan's hands, which is something that's been near impossible. And, in tonight's main event, probably could be considered one of the biggest matches of the year: Scott Vyper, WMW Hall of Famer and multi-time Champion himself, challenges Kronin for the Great Lakes Championship.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, I think he shocked a lot of people by winning the 20-man, Over-the-Top Challenge last week to earn the shot. But, much like Father Nathan, Kronin has been pretty quiet this month as well. It's as if once October began, both Champions turned off the light and took the month off.

Jack Gene - Last time we saw both of them, really, was the first Fuel after Burn, in the Midwest Tag League Championship match. Kronin and Ryven winning, of course. We've got a lot to go over still, but we're going to turn it over to our friends from ESN to build up our first contest. Stay tuned, the Heartlands Championship match is coming up.

[The scene fades.]

[Just then, a graphic flashes across the screen.]

[Wire fights out of the hold and knocks him back with a few stiff jabs to the midsection. He successfully clotheslines Sadistik over the top rope. He follows him out, but Sadistik quickly escapes his reach up the side of the ring. Referee Tyler begins the mandatory 10-count. Wire finally catches up to him and rams him head first into the ring barrier. He then turns him around and lands a chop. He tries to whip him into the side of the ring, but Sadistik counters and grabs him by the throat. He lifts him up and choke slams him to the floor. Tyler reaches 8 and Sadistik slides into the ring. He slides back out, breaking the count. Tyler restarts the count. As he slides back out, he pulls up Wire to his feet. Wire, though, immediately launches a knee into his midsection, and drives a forearm into his back. He then takes Sadistik and slams his head into the ring steps. Sadistik staggers around, holding his head in pain. As he turns back to face Wire, Wire takes him down with a clothesline. He quickly begins stomping on Sadistik's right knee.]

[Just then, a graphic flashes across the screen.]

[As the shot continues to pan, it centers on Wayne Inkster. Spotlights shine down on the Lions' Den. Eric Dillinger walks down with his crew in tow.]

[As Eric gets into the den, his team work on him, getting him ready for the match. Then, Jade walks down with her crew in tow.]

[As Jade enters the den, she moves into her corner with her team. Then, the referee calls both into the center to get match instructions.]

[John Law sends both fighters to their corners. Jade and Dillinger move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight! The fight has begun. This is Round 1. They circle in the center of the ring. Without much hesitation, Eric quickly shoots forward. He lands a right hook that catches Jade in the jaw, and forces her back into the cage. She blocks a second shot and comes back with a few body shots, but he keeps her back against the cage. She escapes and moves back towards the center of the ring. Eric follows and they once again circle.]

[Eric once again charges and Jade catches him with a straight jab. This doesn't seem to phase Eric as much and he begins to launch a tirade of rights and lefts. She joins in on the exchange, both landing significant strikes against the other. The clock reads 0:50 in the 1 round. Eric launches a stiff right hand, but she ducks and once again escapes to the center of the ring. The crowd pops. They once again circle. Jade throws a right hook, but Eric ducks and shoots into her, taking her by one leg, and slamming her to the mat. Jade rolls through it, however and gets into an open guard on Dillinger.]

[Jade tries to free her leg and moves to side mount. She keeps the pressure on, trying to find an opening to get to the full mount. She somehow slips past his guard and gets into a full mount, but Eric quickly reverses the position and gets into a closed guard. The clock reads 2:30 in the 1 round. Eric throws a wild right hand, and Jade blocks it. She tries for an arm bar from the bottom, but Dillinger quickly blocks it and moves back to his feet. Jade jumps up and Eric launches a right punch, but misses. She catches him in the ribs with a stiff kick. She moves back to the center of the ring and the crowd gets on their feet. Jade quickly tries for a grapple, but Eric pushes her aside and throws a right hand. Jade blocked it. Jade turns back to face him and goes for another kick, but Eric catches it and launches a straight right hand that catches Jade in the top of the head. She stumbles. He throws himself forward with a flurry of rights and lefts. He has Jade against the cage, but she blocks another set of punches before moving back towards the center.]

[Eric follows, keeping his guard up. Jade regains her composure and shoots in, trying to take him down to the ground. He blocks it, throwing his weight on top of her and forcing her face first into the mat. He pulls her up by the head and tries for a knee, but she blocks it and falls to her back. Eric circles around her, trying to find an opening. She kicks him square in the knee, causing him to buckle. Dillinger steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now. Jade continues to keep him at leg's distance. The ref gets in between and calls for Jade to stand up. She obliges while Eric gives her room.]

[Jade climbs to her feet and is standing now. The clock reads 4:50 in the 1 round. Both fighters once again circle, sizing the other up in the center of the ring. Eric shoots across the ring and drives Jade back into the cage in a plum position. She tries to shrug out of the clinch, but Dillinger's got it locked on. They continue to struggle, trying to get the best position, but the bell rings. The ref breaks it up and this round is over.]

Jack notes that Jade is the aggressor early into this round. Eric is backing away it seems, but Bill suggests that he wasn't able to beat her right away, so now he's playing it safe, measuring her up.

[Dillinger takes a few steps back. Jade charges and runs right into a right hand. She staggers and Dillinger moves in with jabs and crosses, trying to take her out with a knockout. She counters with a few shots of her own, keeping him at arm's reach. The clock reads 1:55 in the 2 round. She darts forward with a left hand, but it misses. He tries for a right of his own, but it misses. Eric drives forward into her, but she catches him with a knee to the head. He stumbles and falls to his knees. She shoots towards him and takes him down to the mat getting into a full mount. He tries to push her off, but she forces his right hand arm into a key lock. He breaks free, turning into her and crashing a left hook into the side of her head. She gets into the side mount.]

Jack says that this is a bad position for Jade, but not the worst position she could be in. Eric is in her guard and as long as she can keep him there, she's got a shot at keeping him there for the remainder of the round. Bill thinks that if she wants this match to end in her favor, she better end it quick, because she's used a lot of energy thus far, and she might not have much left.

[Suddenly, Jade goes for an arm bar. Dillinger gets up to his feet, keeping her from locking it on. He pushes her over and she flips to her stomach. He charges and she quickly pops up and to meet him. The grapple, with Dillinger forcing her into the fence. He throws a wicked right hook that knocks her mouth piece out. The clock reads 4:15 in the 2nd round. He drives into her midsection with his shoulder and tries to lift her up. She catches him with a knee, but he holds on and takes her over with a slam up against the cage. She gets to her knees and covers her head, blocking two hammer shots. She pushes him back and drives towards him, trying to wrap up his arms. He breaks an arm free and uses a forearm against the side of her head. She stumbles as she tries and takes him down. He rocks her with an uppercut. She falls backwards and he quickly moves forwards with a flurry of rights and lefts. Only a minority hit and she's able to escape along the fence and back into the center. The crowd again gets on their feet to cheer.]

[She gets back into a boxing stance as he circles her. He takes a step in and she goes for a high kick. He ducks causing her to spin. He shoots back in and takes her down with another slam, immediately getting into a side mount. After a few moments, the bell rings. The ref breaks it up. This round is over.]

[Eric gets one leg free. He pulls into a side position and lands a wicked right hand that catches her in the jaw. He throws another and it connects. She grabs a hold of his arm and pulls him back into a guard. The clock reads 4:15 in the 3rd round. The crowd is getting louder and louder. Eric once again breaks free from the guard. He gets into a side mount and catches her with an uppercut. She quickly blocks that opening and he launches with a series of hammer strikes. She fights out of it and gets him back into her guard. The clock reads 4:50 in the 3rd round.]

[Eric just lays there. Jade just lays there. Both not fighting or trying to get momentum. Obviously satisfied with going to the judges decision. As time runs out, the bell rings and the ref breaks it up. Both fighters get to their knees and hug before going to their corners. Referee John Law goes over to the judges table, where Luna Pier, Stephen Tyler and Stephen Squires sit. Wayne Inkster walks into the Lions' Den.]

[After a few moments, the referee calls both fighters back to the center. As Eric and Jade meet up again, they once again embrace and talk to one another, congratulating the other on their fight. Wayne Inkster gets the final announcement from the judges. He walks to the center of the den.]

[Eric walks away from the center and is met by his team. His team begins to bark at Inkster and the refs, obviously upset, while some fans begin to throw garbage towards the ring. "This is Bullshit!" chants begin.]

[Jade is shown in her corner, being stitched up and worked on by her medic staff. Eric and his team leave the Lions' Den in a huff. The scene fades.]

Jack Gene - Well, and as we continue here, we're remind you that tonight's El Dia 2010 super card has been brought to you commercial free by the FTW Podcast. Listen to Joe, Harrison, Rob and Kevin every Thursday on FTW. Wrestling News... and Wrestling Noes. Check out TheFTWPodcast.com for more information. Right now, though, we turn it backstage as the...

[Just then, he stops and looks up as Kronin and Father Nathan make their way down to the ring.]

[On the outside, Kronin gets back to his knees as Father Nathan pulls himself up on the apron. Just then, Vyper sees Nathan and charges, slamming into him and knocking him off the apron. He lands on top of Kronin, and both fall to the floor. Langston crawls to the opposite corner and pulls himself into a seated position holding his neck. Vyper looks down at the mess on the floor. Vyper looks back towards Langston, before springing towards the corner. He quickly climbs the turnbuckle. As he reaches the top, both Father Nathan and Kronin pull themselves up. Vyper jumps and lands a moonsault that hits both men, and everyone goes down.]

[As all 3 men pull themselves up on the outside, Xavier Langston pulls himself up on the ropes. He sees all 3 men and charges the ropes, before launching himself over the top and hits the Space Flying Tiger Drop. He hits Father Nathan dead center, while Vyper was able to move out of the way. Vyper slides into the ring, as does Kronin. Vyper immediately charges and takes out Kronin in the corner with a shoulder. He then lowers his shoulder and drives it into Kronin's midsection. He throws a few right hands, but Kronin fights back with a few right hands of his own. Vyper stumbles away from the corner. Kronin limps away as well, making sure Vyper stays within reach. As Vyper turns, Kronin reaches towards him, but Vyper hits him with a chop that levels him. Kronin pops back up and is hit with another chop. Vyper pushes him against the ropes. He goes for an irish whip, but Kronin reverses it. Instead of sending him running, though he gets him into the clench and then slams him down with a belly to bell suplex. He goes for the cover on Vyper, but only gets the two.]

[Kronin stands back up. On the outside, Langston and Father Nathan remain grounded. Kronin pulls up Vyper. He immediately boots him into the midsection and then gets him into a standing head scissors, ready for Death by Metal. He tries to lift him up, but Vyper counters with a low blow. He then picks up Kronin onto his shoulders and hits the Vyper Driver.]

[He goes for the pin, but doesn't get the 3-count. He can't believe it and sits, holding his head in disbelief. He stands back up and quickly locks on Venomlock. Kronin struggles to get free, but can't quite make it to the ropes. Vyper pulls back harder and harder. Finally, Kronin taps out. Vyper stands up holding his hands up. He hovers over Kronin with a huge grin.]

[Just then, Xavier Langston slides back into the ring. As Vyper turns around, he's hit with the "Who Shot Ya?" Yakuza kick. He goes for the pin, but only gets a 2-count. Pier and Tyler pull Kronin from the ring as medics start to work on him. He stands back up and hovers over Vyper. Without warning, Father Nathan reaches into the ring, pulls Langston out by the leg. As Langston hits the floor, Father Nathan slides in. He pulls Vyper up onto his shoulder and goes for the Price of Sin. Langston slides back in, pulls Vyper off and tosses him out of the ring. Father Nathan charges with a clothesline, but Langston ducks it. They both turn to face one another and Langston boots him in the gut. He locks on a double underhook, lifts him up, and hits a Tiger Driver '91. He holds it for the pin and gets the 3-count.]

[Langston immediately jumps up and celebrates. He hovers over Father Nathan, jawing at him and pointing down. Vyper slides back into the ring. He rolls up Langston, but gets a 2-count. Tyler and Pier grab Nathan and pull him from the ring as medics begin to work on him. They both pop up. Vyper goes for a forearm shot, but Langston side steps him and then hits a jumping shining-wizard type kicks. He goes for the pin, but he only gets a 2-count. He pulls up Vyper and throws him into the ropes. He lands a stiff punch to the midsection. He pushes Vyper against the ropes and goes for an irish whip. Vyper reverses it. He goes for a fireman's carry, but Langston slides off the back. He then hits a beautiful dropkick that sends Vyper back down to the mat. Langston quickly rolls him up, but Vyper pushes off. He gets back to his feet and slams a boot to the back of Vyper's head as Vyper tries to push himself back up. Vyper holds his head as he sits on his knees. Langston pulls him up with a front chancery and connects with two viscious knee strikes before going for a vertical suplex. Vyper counters with a punch to the midsection. He pushes Langston away. Langston goes for a clothesline, but Vyper ducks it. Langston, out of nowhere, goes for a spinning back fist, but again, Vyper ducks it. As Langston turns around, Vyper boots him in the midsection. He then gets him in standing head scissors and then locks on a double underhook. He tries to lift him up, but Langston fights it, kicking his legs wildly. He then breaks free of the hold and tries to get Vyper up into a Fireman's carry. Vyper slides off his back. As Langston spins around, Vyper boots him in the midsection, gets him into a standing head scissors, locks him into a double underhook, lifts him up onto his shoulders and power bombs him to the mat. He quickly makes the cover. The ref counts it. He gets the 3-count. This match is over.]

[Vyper celebrates in the ring. He climbs the turnbuckles holding both titles above his head.]

[The shot opens up showing the WMW and Fuel logos in the WMW Arena as big bursts of pyro go off in the background and the crowd in attendance cheers loudly. The camera pans to show Jack Gene and Bill Hughes, dressed up in their best commentating attire.]

Stephen Squires - And let's dive right into things.  For those fans who might be new, or simply need a refresher, what do you see as Jade's strong points?

John Squires - Well, Jade has had a truly amazing career here in WMW.  Her first ever match was a draw against Mr. Hero, and after that, she went on a strong string of wins, winning 28 matches before suffering her first loss, at the hands of Scott Vyper.  During that run, she set a record for the longest reigning Heartlands Champion, a record later broken by Hecate, but only slightly.  Jade has also held the Great Lakes Championship, winning the belt in her rookie year.  In the Lion's Den set up, she is a perfect 6-0 and is now over halfway to beating Guy Kinski's record setting year long reign as Shoot Champion.  I believe this is because of Jade's incredible background as a martial artist.  She's an expert in Wushu, which is commonly referred to as Kung Fu outside of China, and we're told that she has adapted moves from other martial arts in to create her own, unique style of fighting.  It's served her well in her time here in WMW, that's for sure.

Stephen Squires - It is an impressive resume, that's for sure.  Now, what about her weaknesses?  I've heard it said that she doesn't have any, but she is human, after all... there has to be something she isn't an expert at.

John Squires - Indeed she does.  I think her biggest strength is also her biggest weakness.  She's a martial artist.  She is not as sound a wrestler as a Kronin, Hecate, Scott Vyper, even a Valora.  If she's forced to grapple, she often is at a disadvantage, and that is one thing Eric Dillinger has going for him.  He will definitely be able to out wrestle Jade.  We've seen Jordan Keyser try to use wrestling to beat Jade and it nearly got him the belt.  I'd bet a year's salary that Eric has studied those matches and will be ready for Jade.  Outside of that, we have the continued distractions in Jade's Personal life.  Her tag team partner and friend, Hecate is still severely injured and no information on the hit and run is forthcoming, We also saw that the International Olympic Committee has stripped Jade of her Gold Medals in Gymnastics and martial arts due to the Chinese government providing false information on her age and date of birth.  That was a huge blow to Jade and it had to be a huge blow to her confidence as well.  And, I think Jade's biggest weakness is her refusal to take a shortcut.  We've seen her be downright brutal in combat, but she holds to her own codes of honor, this was a weakness that cost her her first loss against Scott Vyper and has cost her several matches since then.  Eric Dillinger is not bound by Jade's codes.. all in all, I think Jade is a lot more vulnerable then some people might think.  It's just been that so far, people haven't been able to capitalize.

Stephen Squires - Good points, John.  So let me ask you this, what do you think Jade needs to do to win at El Dia?

John Squires - Stick to what she knows.  Use her lethal kicks to keep Dillinger away from grappling range and wear him down.  Jade is at her best when she's hammering her opponent and seemingly hitting them from every direction.  She needs to do more of the same here.

Stephen Squires - And what does she need to avoid, do you think?

John Squires - She has to go back to that almost Vulcan like Jade.  Eric Dillinger can get into your head and mess with you, I'd put him almost on the same level as Valora or Ryven in that regard.  If Jade can't find a way to block out her personal distractions, Eric Dillinger will make her pay for it.  I also think Jade needs to end the fight quickly and decisively.  She's got all eyes in the WMW on her, and if they smell blood in the water, or sense that she's weakened, her road will get much tougher in a big time hurry.

Stephen Squires - Good point, John, so... to sum it all up...  Can Jade win this match?

John Squires - I think so.  She definitely has the skills to win this match and keep her amazing title run going.  I'd still put her as my favorite to win, but I think Eric Dillinger will turn out to be a good challenge for her.  I'm excited to see how this match plays out.

Wayne Inkster - And his opponent, the Wrestling Midwest Shoot Champion...

Wayne Inkster - ...she reigns from Lhasa, Tibet, China. She is... Jade!

[She gets a big pop from the crowd as she walks up to the scale.]

Stephen Squires - And here comes the WMW Shoot Champion, herself, Jade!

Bill Hughes - You know, a lot of people have criticized Jade for her brutal approach to matches and her rather condescending attitude as of late towards her opponents, but I gotta tell you, I really love it.  It's about time we saw Jade be herself and do what she does best.  I think a lot of people have overlooked Jade and it's about time she reminded people who she is and what she can do.

Stephen Squires - Overlooked?  How so?

[As Jade steps on the scale, Wayne Inkster walks towards it. He reads it.]

Bill Hughes - How so?  It's been all Valora, Kronin, Father Nathan, AWS Man and other people.  When you mention top talent, almost no one mentions Jade.  And they should take note, because when Druscilla was ignored, she went and grabbed the Great Lakes Championship and forced people to pay attention to her.  Hell, even Brad Johnson left Jade out of the 20 man battle royal!  But Marty Poppins is good enough to enter?!  It's asinine!

Wayne Inkster - Jade weighs in at 145lbs.

Jack Gene - Oh, come on Bill. Brad Johnson wants the Shoot Division to focus on the Shoot Title matches.  I don't see anything wrong with people wanting the MMA division to run more like MMA rules, and I haven't heard Jade complain about it, either. Eric's not in the match. Why aren't you complaining about that?

Bill Hughes - Technicalities, Jack.

Jack Gene - Well, we just saw Jade weigh in. Looks like she has dropped another 2 lbs.  Last month, she weighed in at 147.  Are we seeing the first big signs of a real problem with Jade?

Bill Hughes - I think a special exemption could have and should have been made for this occasion, but... I do admit that Jade losing weight at the rate she is is definitely going to spell trouble for her down the road.  But I have faith in Jade that she'll correct things and get back on track.  

[She poses for some muscle shots. Jade steps off the scale, walks up to Brad Johnson and Ben Cash and shakes their hands.]

Stephen Squires - Well, I'm alarmed at the rate at which Jade seems to be dropping weight.  This is definitely something we need to keep an eye on.

Jack Gene - I think it's a fairly safe assumption to say that the distractions in Jade's personal life is perhaps one of the main reasons she's been dropping weight, and if this trend continues, I don't think Jade will be cleared to compete much longer.

[Amariie is the first to enter and immediately goes after Vyper. Arick Wills is next and goes after Amariie. They begin to double team her. Tim Tyler finally leaves the ear of the camera man and then starts up a conversation with Referee Stephen Tyler. In the ring, Amariie and Arick push Vyper into the ropes and whip him across the ring. As he bounces off the ropes they go for a double clothesline, but Vyper ducks under it. He connects with a right hand on Amariie. Arick Wills goes for another clothesline, but Vyper ducks under it and lifts him up unto his shoulders. He then slams Arick down with the Vyper Driver. Amariie pops back up and hits Vyper with an eye rake that sends him into the corner, shielding his damaged eye. Amariie quickly pulls up Arick Wills. She tosses him over the top rope. He hits the floor. Out runs The Angel of Death.]

The mystery woman says she wants to play more and that playtime is not over. The refs don't listen and continue to drag her from the ring. Jack and Bill are really confused by her actions, but then begin to hype Kronin vs. Scott Vyper. They also talk about Xavier Langston vs. Father Nathan and Sadistik vs. Bob Wire, all matches that were really set up by their interactions here tonight.

[Vyper climbs the turnbuckle and motions that the title will be around his waist. The scene fades.]

[The shot opens up showing the WMW and Fuel logos in the WMW Arena as big bursts of pyro go off in the background and the crowd in attendance cheers loudly. The camera pans to show Jack Gene and Bill Hughes, dressed up in their best commentating attire.]

[The mystery woman slides back into the ring and as The Angel of Death turns around, they come face to face. The mystery woman steps up, wraps an arm around The Angel of Death’s neck and drops down in a reverse stunner position, then rises back up as The Angel of Death staggers and sweeps out The Angel of Death’s legs; driving The Angel of Death face first into the mat.]

Jack Gene – Good Lord! This woman not only took out Harry Cockles and handed the win to The Angel of Death; she just took out The Angel of Death as well. What is going on here?

Bill Hughes – How the hell should I know?

[The mystery woman looks down at both Harry Cockles and The Angel of Death, giggling as she does; suddenly the giggling stops and she bends over and starts to yell something to the knocked out Angel of Death.]

Mystery Woman – She wants to come out and play! Let her out!

[The woman pouts and stops her foot.]

Mystery Woman – Fine! Don’t need to be no dang ornery. I’ll git her a playin’ soon.

[The woman giggles again and then frowns, looking at both The Angel of Death and Harry Cockles. She taps each one a few times with her foot and when they don’t move, the mystery woman starts to pout. Dropping down into a lotus position between the two knocked out wrestlers, the mystery woman starts to rock and hum to herself; the humming interrupted now and then by giggling.]

Bill Hughes – Great! Just what we need around here, another one touched in the head. This one seems quite a few cards short of a full deck.

[The woman turns and looks right at Jack and Bill, as if she heard the comment then spotting Harry’s boa still lying in the ring, claps her hands in glee and crawls over to grab the boa. She then rolls out of the ring as security finally arrives and jumps the security railing and departs through the crowd with Harry’s boa still in hand.]

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[The ref calls for the bell and Langston shoots across the ring. He tries to get behind Wills, but Wills dodges it. They lock up and Wills sends him across the ring with an Irish whip. He takes Langston down with a shoulder block. Wills bounces off the ropes. Langston kips up and catches him with an arm drag. As Wills pops up, Langston hits him with a drop kick, and another. He continues the fast-paced attack, which took Wills off of his rhythm. Wills began to limp on the bad leg after a few minutes of the offense. Langston locks him in a front chancery, then begins to lay into him with knee strikes. Wills finally escapes to the ropes, but Langston stays on the attack and clotheslines him out to the floor.]

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[In the WMW Arena, Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring alongside Divion Sadistik. Referee Stephen Tyler tries to give Divion instruction, but he ignores him completely.]

Wayne Inkster announces the next contest, tonight's Main Event. He says that this match is to determine who will face Bob Wire at El Dia de los Muertos for the Heartlands Championship. He introduces the first fighter: Divion Sadistik. He gets a mixed reaction. Jack retells the story about his history, and why Divion is here. And then reminds everyone how easily he took out Tim Tyler last week. Bill says that two are two problems with that. First, Tyler wasn't thinking about that match, he was thinking about getting his hands on Jerry the Clown. And secondly, to suggest that Divion will be able to pull off another win like that this week is a bit misguided. Considering who his opponent is.

[Just then, "Elite" by The Deftones blasts from the PA and out walks John Bundy. He gets a mixed reaction from the crowd as he walks to the ring.]

Inkster announces his opponent, John Bundy. As Bundy walks to the ring, Jack and Bill discuss his match against Hiawatha last week and how awesomely strong he looked.

[Bundy enters the ring and stares across the ring at Divion. He smiles and waits for the ref's sign. The ref calls for the bell and the match has begun. Bundy goes for a lockup, but Sadistik moves out of the way. Sadistik paces around the outside of Bundy, who just watches patiently. Bundy tries for another lockup, but again, Sadistik avoids it. The ref urges them to begin. Bundy says he's trying, and Sadistic just brushes off the comments. Bundy goes for another lockup, but Sadistik gets behind him with a waist lock. He slams a forearm into his back and tries to push him into the corner, but Bundy counters and gets behind him. He lifts him up and drives him into the corner. Sadistik fights the waist lock, and the ref starts a count to get out of the corner. Bundy breaks it and Sadistik looks back at him with a smile. Bundy walks back to the center and calls Sadistik out. As he meets him, they lock up once again and Bundy gets him into a headlock. Sadistik quickly moves towards the ropes and the ref breaks it up. Bundy, looking frustrated, walks backwards with his hands up, jawing at Sadistik.]

[They meet again in the center, but Sadistik pushes him off. Bundy goes for another headlock, but Sadistik counters it, pushing him to the side. As Bundy comes back, they immediately lock up again. Sadistik charges towards him, pushing him into the corner. Bundy switches it up on him, and then it's reversed again. Finally, the ref tells them to break it up. Sadistik lands a cheap shot slap as the ref's back was turned to him.]

Jack says that Sadistik is showing some great strength, getting Bundy in the corner like that. He's, again, not doing anything too aggressive. Lots of counters, trying to make Bundy make the first moves, and hopefully causing Bundy to make a mistake. Bill says this was a smart approach against Tyler last week, but this week, there is nothing distracting Bundy. Bundy has his eye on the prize, and these mind games are only delaying the inevitable: Bundy crushing him.

[They circle each other once again in the ring. They lock up once again, and Bundy sends him back into the ropes. The ref starts another 5-count, gets to 3 and Bundy lets go and lands a huge open handed chop against Sadistik's chest. Sadistik stumbles away from the ropes holding his chest. Bundy goes for a clothesline, but Sadistik ducks it and quickly locks him in a headlock. He wrenches a few times before Bundy sends him across the ring. As Sadistik bounces back, they collide with a shoulder block. Bundy barely moves. He dusts off his shoulder with a smile. Sadistik looks around and then hits the ropes again. As he bounces back, Bundy goes for a clothesline, but Sadistik ducks it. He continues running and bounces off the ropes again. Bundy stands in the ring ready to attack him, but Sadistik flies through the air landing a flying forearm to the head. Bundy stumbles backwards and Sadistik takes him down with a by the leg. Sadistik stands up and lands a boot to his chest, and another to his face. He goes for the pin, but is pushed off before the 1-count. They both get back to their feet, and Sadistik rams a boot into his chest. He lands a right hand that sends Bundy stumbling into the corner. As he hits the corner, Sadistik charges, but Bundy hits him with a chest bounce that sends Sadistik stumbling backwards. Bundy hits a right and follows it up with a chop. Sadistik rakes him in the eyes. As Bundy spins around, Sadistik takes him down with a chop block. He goes for a pin, but again pushes out of it before the 1-count. He sits up holding his leg in pain. Sadistik locks on a rear chin lock.]

Bill compliments Sadistik's poise in the ring. Especially against a guy like John Bundy. Really showing he can hang with a guy that size and is handling the match very similarly to how he handled the match against Tim last week, which is unexpected. Jack says that the chop block took a lot of steam out of Bundy. He's in a defensive position, but depending on how hard Sadistik hit that knee, this could be his last shot at getting back to his feet.

[As Bundy fights back to his feet, he lands an elbow to Sadistik's midsection. Sadistik takes a few steps back and Bundy slugs him with a right hand, and another. Bundy grabs him by the head and locks him in a front facelock. He lifts him up and takes him over with a suplex. Bundy rolls onto him and goes for a pin, but Sadistik kicks out. He then begins to dig out Sadistik's eye, which causes the ref to quickly break it up. Sadistik rolls on the mat in pain, holding his right eye. He gets to his knees and Bundy is able to grab him and push him into the corner. He lands a heavy forearm to his jaw. He turns his back and tries to compress Sadistik in the corner, but Sadistik gets an arm free and hits him with a forearm to the back of the head. Bundy walks out of the corner and Sadistik goes for a clothesline, but Bundy catches him on his shoulder and drives him into the corner. Bundy follows it up with an open handed chop against his chest. Bundy then walks out of the corner and tells the crowd that the match is over. He then charges the corner and leaps into the air with an avalanche splash, but Sadistik moved out of the way at the last second. He hits Bundy with a neckbreaker. Both lay on the mat as the ref starts the 10-count.]

[The shot opens up showing the WMW and Fuel logos in the WMW Arena as big bursts of pyro go off in the background and the crowd in attendance cheers loudly. The camera pans to show Jack Gene and Bill Hughes, dressed up in their best commentating attire.]

[Hiawatha pulls himself up on the ropes. Bundy charges him and lands a shoulder into his chest, which almost causes Hiawatha to fall out of the ring, but Bundy grabs a hold of him and takes him down with a sidewalk slam. He goes for a pin, but only gets a two count. He pulls up Hiawatha by the hair, which gets a warning from the ref. He picks up Hiawatha onto his shoulder and goes for a powerslam, but Hiawatha counters it and slides down his back. He immediately jumps up and digs his knees into Bundy's back, grabbing a hold of his head. He pulls him back and they both fall, causing Bundy to land on his knees. Hiawatha goes for the pin, but Bundy kicks out at two. Hiawatha stands up and begins to do a ceremonial dance.]

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[In the WMW Arena, Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring alongside Divion Sadistik. Referee Stephen Tyler tries to give Divion instruction, but he ignores him completely.]

Wayne Inkster announces the next contest. He introduces the first fighter: Divion Sadistik. He gets a mixed reaction. Jack talks about his history, and why Divion is here. Bill thinks its a bit outlandish to think that one man, and a group of followers, is going to take over the world. Now, what he should be focusing on isn't going after the world as a whole right off the bat. He should start small, like going after the crummy politicians in Cleveland. The only big city in the World that isn't actively developing on the lake front.

[Just then, "Oh Susanna" hits the PA and the crowd pops. Out rides Tim Tyler, solo, on the bicycle built for two. He rides to the ring.]

As Tim rides to the ring, Jack and Bill try to figure out what happened backstage. Was Jerry the Clown behind the accident backstage? Was he trying to take out Tim Tyler? If he was, he was very close. Bill agrees, and says that Tim will have to shake it off and focus on this match if he plans on getting further in the Heartlands tournament.

[Tim Tyler enters the ring and listens to the crowd cheering. He turns to look at Divion and waits for the ref's sign. The ref calls for the bell and the match has begun. Tyler walks to the center of the ring and meets up with Divion. Divion just smirks at him, but doesn't go for any type of move. Tyler goes for a lockup, but Sadistik moves out of the way. Tyler turns to counter any type of move, but Sadistik slowly stalks him from a distance. Tyler tries for another lockup, but again, Sadistik avoids it. The ref urges them to begin, so they do. Tyler and Sadistik meet up in the center with a lockup. Sadistik powers him into the corner and the ref quickly breaks it up getting to a 4-count. Sadistik walks away and calls Tyler to meet him i the center. As they do, they lock up once again and Tyler gets him into a headlock. Sadistik quickly moves towards the ropes and the ref breaks it up. Tyler walks backwards with his hands up, jawing at Sadistik. They meet again in the center, but Sadistik pushes him off. Tyler goes for another headlock, but Sadistik counters it, throwing him into the ropes. As Tyler bounces back, they immediately lock up again. Sadistik pushes him into the corner. Tyler switches it up on him, and then it's reversed again. Finally, the ref tells them to break it up.]

Jack says that Sadistik is trying to size up his first opponent here in WMW. Not doing anything aggressive. Lots of counters, trying to make Tim make the first moves. Bill says this is a smart approach, as you usually see guys come in and try and start with a spark, and that rarely happens, and if it does, it rarely lasts.

[They circle each other once again in the ring. They lock up once again, and Tim sends him back into the ropes. The ref starts another 5-count, gets to 3 and Tim lets go. He takes a few steps back, and Sadistik pounces towards him, locking him in a headlock. He wrenches a few times before Tim sends him into the ropes. As Sadistik bounces back, they collide, with Tim getting the majority of the shoulder block. He falls to the mat. Sadistik quickly hits the ropes and as he bounces back, Tim dives at his feet, causing him to jump over. Sadistik continues running and bounces off the ropes again. Tim goes for a hiptoss, but it's countered with a vicious forearm to the chest, followed by a swinging neckbreaker. He goes for the pin, but only gets a 1-count. They both get back to their feet, and Sadistik rams a boot into his chest. He lands a right hand that sends Tyler stumbling into the corner. As he hits the corner, he darts back out hitting Sadistik with a chop. And another one, but Sadistik rakes him in the eyes. He hits a snapmare, and then uses a double foot stomp on his face, dragging his boots down the sides of his heads. Tyler quickly gets into a seated position, holding his face. Sadistik locks on a rear chin lock.]

Bill compliments Sadistik's poise in the ring. He says that Sadistik saw what type of offense Tim was bringing and has completely taken over this match. Jack says that it's obvious Tim is not focused on this match. He keeps looking over his shoulder, expecting to be attacked at any moment. Bill says that he should feel like he's going to be attacked: because he's in a wrestling ring with a man who wants to pin him or make him submit.

[As Tim fights back to his feet, he lands an elbow to Sadistik's midsection. Sadistik takes a few steps back and Tim lands a boot to the midsection. He gets him into a facelock and goes for a DDT, but Sadistik blocks it and pushes out of it. Sadistik charges with a clothesline, but Tim takes him down with a big boot. Then, the lights flicker. Tim hesitates as he looks around. Sadistik stands up, and as Tim turns back to keep the advantage, Sadistik jumps into the air, grabs him by the head and hits a modified DDT. He goes for the pin and gets the 3. The ref calls for the bell. The match is over.]

[As Divion walks out of the arena, the lights flicker, and the shut off.]

Jack Gene - What? The lights! Oh, no! Tim is alone in the ring.

[And, then the lights turn back on. Tim stands in the ring, ready to defend himself. But, he's standing across the ring from a very well-dressed "bell-hop" type who has a black messenger bag on his shoulder and a microphone.]

Bellhop Type - Telegram for Mister Tyler.

[Tim looks around, confused of what's happening.]

Bellhop Type - Are you Mister Tyler, sir?

[Tim nods. The bellhop type smiles and reaches into his inside vest pocket and pulls out the telegram.]

Bellhop Type - Mister Tyler. Stop. There seems to be a misunderstanding with the intentions of our last communication. Stop. Apparently, you think that I'm the one behind the attack of Shank, Handlebeards McGee and Lumberjack. Stop. But, I assure you, Mister Tyler, that I am sincerely saddened for what happened to them. Stop. Well, as sad as a clown can be, of course. Stop. You might even say that you see the tears of a clown. Stop. So, please, take these as a sign of my respect for you. Stop. Your friend, Jerry the Clown. Stop. 

[Tim looks around , gritting his teeth. The bellhop looks up and smiles. He then raises a finger, as if just remembering something.]

Bellhop Type - It came with these, Mister Tyler.

[Just then, he reaches into a bag on his shoulder and pulls out a bouquet of flowers. He hands them to Tim.]

Bellhop Type - Have a nice day, Mister Tyler.

[With that, he leaves. Tim looks at the bouquet and looks around. He shakes his head and begins to walk back towards the edge of the ring. He stops and looks at the flowers and drops them suddenly.]

Jack Gene - My god! It's a snake! There was a snake in the flowers!

[Tim slides out of the ring looking worriedly at the snake. The scene fades.]

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[With that, Wayne Inkster enters the ring.]

Wayne Inkster announces the next contest. He introduces the first fighter, who stands in the ring: Xavier Langston. Jack talks about how Langston returned last week by attacking Father Nathan during the MTL Championship match. Jack says that there are many people who have suggested that if Langston hadn't gotten injured, the ASC would be around his waist. Bill says that there hasn't been any real challenges for Nathan. Some close ones, but no one took Nathan to the limit. Langston could, though, and he thinks it's great to see him back, because - that means Nathan's reign will be going away soon.

[Just then, El Oso's music hits and he makes his way to the ring getting a chorus of cheers.]

Inkster introduces his opponent, El Oso. He gets a huge pop. Jack notes that this is the first time El Oso has been in a WMW ring in a few months, as El Oso has been dealing with some knee issues. Bill says that El Oso's one advantage in just about every match he's in is his speed. The way he moves around the ring, it's not matched by anyone here in WMW. Jack agrees.

[As El Oso hits the ring, Langston charges him and quickly takes him off of his feet with a forearm. Langston goes to pick him up, but El Oso jumps up and takes him over with an arm drag. And another. Langston kips up as El Oso charges towards him and ducks under a clothesline. As El Oso turns around, he's taken down with an arm drag, followed by another. He kips up. The crowd cheers as both men stand up and stare at one another across the ring. They shake it off and quickly lock up, but Langston drives a knee into his midsection and locks him into a headlock and takes him down to a knee.]

Bill talks up Langston. Saying how the fans must have forgotten just how fast and just how good Langston was in the ring. He might not be as fast as El Oso, but he's got the strength to overcome. He can keep up with El Oso, and that is not good. At least for El Oso.

[Langston pulls El Oso back up. He whips him into the ropes, but El Oso reverses it, sending Langston across the ring. He bounces off the ropes and Langston takes him down with a shoulder block. Langston hits the ropes again. He bounces off and El Oso jumps over him. Langston hits the ropes again and El Oso takes him down with a jumping leg lariat. He quickly gets back to his feet. Langston gets up to one knee, holding his chin. El Oso bounces off the ropes and charges, but Langston goes a shoulder lift. El Oso jumps over it and goes for a sunset flip pin. He gets less then a one count, before Langston gets back to his feet and hits him with a Yakuza Kick out of nowhere. He goes for a pin, but only gets 2 before locking on a arm-chin lock.]

Jack says that El Oso is appearing to be a bit slower than last time around. Maybe the knee injury did take him out of his game. Bill declines to accept the idea, as it would mean that Langston isn't responsible for being the quality fighter he is, and that's just not the case. Langston is controlling this match, because he can and he should.

[El Oso fights to his feet. He lands some stiff elbows and then a legsweep causing Langston to fall backwards. Langston pops back up holding the back of his head and is met with a chop, and then another. He goes for an Irish whip, but Langston counters sending him in the corner. As El Oso hits the corner, he jumps up and springboards off hitting him with a moonsault. He goes for the pin and gets a two count. El Oso quickly gets back to his feet, as does Langston. Langston turns and launches a right hand, but El Oso dodges it. He boots Langston in the midsection and gets him into a standing legscissors. He tries for a powerbomb, but Langston struggles free of it. El Oso goes for a clotheslines, but Langston ducks underneath it and catches Oso's arm onto his shoulder. He lifts him up and falls backwards, slamming El Oso into the mat with "The First Rule". He goes for the pin, but pulls up El Oso before the 3 count.]

[Langston puts El Oso into a standing headscissor. He drags both thumbs across his throat before underhooking the arms and slams him down with a Tiger Driver '91. He makes an arrogant cover and gets the three count. This match is over.]

Bob Wire Prepares For His Match

[The shot opens up in the back to show Bob Wire staring at something off screen. He smiles.]

Bob Wire - Oh, I promise you, my beautiful zheena. We will get the title tonight. This is not a sinny. This is real. When the collocol rings, and the warble starts, the Championship will be around me tally. You and I will show the world, just how horrorshow we are.

[The camera pans back to show he is talking to his steel chair. He kisses it as the scene fades.]

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[The shot opens up in the ring where Bob Wire and his chair, Wayne Inkster and referee John Law stand in the ring.]

[The crowd boos. Wire holds up his chair and then is immediately confronted by by the referee, who pulls it away from him. Wire argues, but the ref tosses the chair out of the ring. Then, Boris Drago's intro hits and ]

[As Boris enters the ring, he walks up to Wire and holds up the title. Wire looks at it, then back at Boris. The ref gets in between them and takes the title from him. He displays it for the crowd and then to Wire. He hands the title to Inkster who leaves the ring, and then calls for the bell. Wire quickly charges the ring and tries to take Boris down with a waistlock takeover, but Boris blocks it. Wire hits him with a few forearm shots, but they have no apparent affect on the Champ. Boris turns and is hit with a chop, then a boot to the midsection, then a right hand. Boris grabs a hold of Wire by the head and pie-faces him down to the mat. Wire quickly pops back up and ducks under a clothesline, before dropping another boot to Boris' midsection. He lands a stiff right hand, one that causes Wire some discomfort. He shakes it off and delivers another boot, this time to the knee. He gets him in a headlock, but it's quickly broken out of, and Boris takes him down with a modified back body-drop throw. Wire pulls himself back up but is drilled with an open-handed chop to the chest. He stumbles into the corner, holding his chest.]

Jack notes while Wire is throwing everything he has at Boris, he doesn't seem to be doing much damage. Bill agrees that Boris looks unstoppable here. He has absorbed everything Wire has tried and is quickly taking the match over.

[Boris works on Wire in the corner with stomps and chokes. The ref continues to warn him to get out of the corner. Boris pulls him out and takes him down to the mat with a powerslam. He puts his foot on his chest for the pin, but Wire quickly rolls out of it. Wire pulls himself back up to his feet and gets booted in the face, which sends him into the ropes. Boris punches him in the midsection and forces him out of the ring. Wire hangs onto the ropes and lays on the apron. Boris pulls him up by the head and then grabs him by the throat, but Wire counters with a kick to the midsection. He then grabs Boris by the head and jumps off the apron, slingshotting him back in the ring. Wire slides back into the ring and mounts Boris, before landing rights and lefts. Some hit, some are blocked, but Boris manages to get out of the predicament. Boris tries to get back to his feet, but Wire kicks him in the side of the head causing him to fall back down to the mat. He then locks on a chinlock, digging his knee into the back of Boris' neck, pulling up on his back.]

[The shot opens up showing the WMW and Fuel logos in the WMW Arena as big bursts of pyro go off in the background and the crowd in attendance cheers loudly. The camera pans to show Jack Gene and Bill Hughes, dressed up in their best commentating attire.]

[She hits the ring, landing on top of the turnbuckles, before doing a back flip, and landing on her feet. In the opposite corner, Dasha is all business. AOD is checked for foreign objects by the ref. As the bell rings, TAOD charges across the ring and catches Dasha with rights and lefts, forcing her back into the corner. She raises her hands and yells at the crowd. They cheer in appreciation. She pulls Dasha from the corner and goes for an Irish whip, but Dasha reverses it. TAOD bounces off the ropes and ducks under a Dasha clothesline. She hits an arm drag, and another. Both bounce back up to their feet, but TAOD hits a hurricanrana. She holds on for a pin, but Dasha is out before the one count. Dasha gets back to her feet and goes for a right hand, but TAOD ducks it and sends her reeling with a dropkick. TAOD bounces back up and sends Dasha over the top rope with a clothesline. Boris stands up and looks towards her from a distance. As Dasha slides back into the ring, TAOD immediately goes for another pin. That pin is kicked out after the 1, and TAOD locks on a side headlock.]

[Tim strides down to the ring with purpose, his long, skinny legs carrying him faster than his usual speed of "mosey."  He is furious.  Furious and craving the beloved cigarettes that he gave up two weeks ago.  He carefully separates the ropes and steps between them before grabbing the mic.]

Tim - All right, all rightey, we get the picture hot stuff!  First, you take out Handlebeards!  Then, Lumberjack!  Now my boy, Shank?  I get the picture!  You don't need to pussyfoot around the subject!  The object of your hate is clearly, CLEARLY, old Timmy here!  You've been taking your sweet time, taking out my supporters one by one and I tell you what I tell you what!  I'm not gonna stand here and take it!  In fact, I'm gonna stand here and DISH IT OUT!  You have me where you want me!  Alone!  No partners to defend me!  I can only conclude that you must be terrified of me to eliminate my partners one at a time like this.  So what are you waiting for?  Let's get this over with, because today Diana cooked five way chili for dinner and I have a date with my throne and a copy of The Chronicle-Telegram.  

[The shot opens up in the back. The scene is a dark red canvas. In walks Jerry the Clown. All you see is his face, and the ruffles around his neck. He looks at the camera with a giant smile. For what seems like 15 seconds, all he does is stand there at an angle with just a smile and a few winks. His head goes straight.]

Jerry "the Clown" - You know, kids...?

[He never stops smiling and continues to look up, as if searching for the right words. He physically exaggerates every syllable with grandiose hand gestures.]

Jerry "the Clown" - I'm pretty sure I heard this from my great ol' Mom Clown...

[He looks down at the camera and smiles, scrunching up his face to look like his grandmother. He begins to impersonate her.]

Jerry "the Clown" - It's all fun and games until someone gets hurt.

[He unscrunches his face and smiles wildly again.]

[He nods and then leans into the camera.]

Jerry "the Clown" - Wasn't she?

[He leans back and pulls up a puppet version of himself.]

Jerry "the Clown" - Wasn't she, Tim?

[He looks down at the puppet.]

Mini Jerry "the Clown" - Yes Jerry! Great Mom Clown is always right!

[Jerry nods in agreement. He looks back at the camera and smiles.]

Jerry "the Clown" - She is.

Jerry "the Clown" - Beep beep!

[He runs off of the scene and the shot fades. The shot cuts back to the ring as Tim stands still in the center of the ring, silently mouthing "what in the hell?"  He reaches nervously for his Nicorette gum. The scene fades.]

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[Ryven and Kronin stare at one another as Law hands them the titles. They then celebrate in front of the crowd. On the outside, Langston pulls up Father Nathan and takes him down with The First Rule.]

Jack can't believe that Xavier Langston is attacking Father Nathan. But, it's obvious to Bill that Langston is back to get the shot at the Champion that he deserved and is sending a message that the Ace Superior Champion is in his future.

[Langston stands up and hovers over Father Nathan. Ryven and Kronin continue to show the titles to the crowd as they get a pop. The scene fades.]

[The shot opens up showing the WMW and Graveyard Shift logos in the WMW Arena as big bursts of pyro go off in the background and the crowd in attendance cheers loudly. The camera pans to show Jack Gene and Bill Hughes, dressed up in their best commentating attire.]

[Just then, a graphic flashes across the screen.]

[The shot opens back up at ringside.]

Jack Gene - The ring crew is setting up the ring for our next match, as Matrix takes on Jasmine Lucky.

[Just then, a graphic flashes across the screen.]