Groundhog Slay 2011 - February 25th, 2011 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

How We Got Here

Writer: Various

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.

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.

[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 sandwiched 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. 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. 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!

Brad Johnson - The WMW Arena, formerly the Cleveland Auditorium is a historical landmark in this city. And once again, it will be the crowning jewel of new life here in this wonderful city. After meeting with our Mayor, and meeting with the new group that will be building the Medical Mart next door, we have decided, because of the upcoming construction, it is in the best interest of everyone involved to postpone our next event until February 2011. Groundbreaking will begin later this month and with the Christmas and New Years right around the corner, it's time we take a step back and spend some time with our friends and family at home. So, from all of us here in Wrestling Midwest, Merry Christmas, and we'll see you next year.

Dave Deacon - Look, I don't want to cross the line here, because I know that ESN and WMW are basically walking hand in hand into the future, but my god, you sign a company and they immediately go on break? Seems a bit fishy. What exactly did we get ourselves into? And no one here is even talking about it. No one wants to even think about it. Why?

[The shot fades and changes to ESN Sports Update with Aiden Lynch on January 31st, 2011.]

Aiden Lynch - Wrestling Midwest, who took a brief hiatus over the holidays, are set to make an announcement later on today. They are expected to announce the first show of 2011, which is currently slated for sometime in February. In a brief statement, WMW Owner Brad Johnson said - quote "We are prepared to move into our future, not only in the Wrestling Industry but here in Cleveland, Ohio. We appreciate every one's patience and today, we will answer all of the rumors and questions about our future." End quote.

[The shot changes to show Brad Johnson standing in front of the construction outside of WMW Arena.]

Brad Johnson - Today is January 31st, 2011, and I'm standing outside the WMW arena as trucks continue to drive by carrying material, dirt, and workers to and from the site. So much excitement, and so much potential coming to this area. But, regardless of the good feelings, it has become obvious that WMW arena will not be in a position to seat the thousands of fans that WMW sees each and every event we hold here. So, we have worked with the city and the great people of the CSU Wolstein Center, just a few blocks away, and have come to an agreement. Wrestling Midwest's next event, which will come to you live on Friday, February 25th, 2011 will take place at the Wolstein Center. Join us. We'll see Divion Sadistik vs. Mystery Woman vs. Pirate Ninja in the finals of the hXc tournament, where the winner will fight Bob Wire for the Heartlands Championship.

We received so much great feedback about Jade vs. Eric Dillinger's Shoot Championship, that we have listened and have granted the wishes of many many fans. Jade vs. Dillinger 2 with the Shoot Championship on the line.

And, in the main event, we've fast forwarded a bit on our original plan. Instead of continuing to eliminate fighters from this match, we're just going to have the match. Scott Vyper, in his first Midwest Championship defense, defends the title against Matrix, Kronin, Xavier Langston and Valora in the Frostbite Brawl.

February 25th, 2011 - Groundhog Slay 2011: The Early Spring. We'll see you there.

Sponsor Break

hXc Buildup

[We cut for a second time to the ESN set.]

Jeff Benedict - Many had entered, 3 remain, and one of those remaining will earn the right to face Bob Wire for the Heartlands Championship at the next WMW event. My name is Jeff Benedict and I'm here with Dave Deacon and Aiden Lynch here on ESN. You look at the 3 involved here tonight, and who walks out the winner?

Dave Deacon - First and foremost? The fans. This tournament has been nothing but classic from the day it was introduced to WMW programming. 3 are left, Divion Sadistik, Mystery Woman and Pirate Ninja. I think we've all pretty much had Sadistik a lock going into the finals, especially with his matches before the tournament, specifically in the Heartlands division. His match against Bob Wire, and you've got to expect him to give everything he has tonight to earn the shot against Wire. But,...

Louie Cwik Talks with Eric Dillinger

Jade Answers The Rumors

[The scene opens up in Jade's locker room. She sits on the bench her head in her hands.]

Jade - That was.... more difficult then I anticipated. I could always change my mind... no. I am committed to the path. I have more important things to tend to....

[Jade gathers up her things and slings her bag over her shoulder, heading to the locker room door, through it and makes her way to the stadium exit. She pauses as she walks through the doors, taking a final look back.]

Jade - Goodbye. Perhaps I will return someday... but I doubt it.

[With that, Jade leaves WMW just as she entered it. Quietly, with no pomp or circumstance, just the sound of the door closing behind her as she walks, alone, into the night.]

Sponsor Break

Scott Vyper (c) vs. Matrix vs. Kronin vs. Xavier Langston vs. Valora

[The camera switches to ringside where the Midwest Championship is hung above the ring.]














[Wayne Inkster leaves the ring as the Referee, John Law in the ring and Luna Pier by the penalty box get ready. As Law gives his instructions, Vyper and Kronin stand toe to toe, the two men trading heated words, until Law gets in-between them and forces them back. Finally, the bell rings and Valora and Vyper glance at each other, and just as the crowd gets fired up about the two of them trading blows, they nod to each other and Valora darts to the side and blindsides Matrix with a flurry of punches to him, before whipping him towards the center of the ring. Vyper,blindsides Langston with a clothesline and whips the man towards Matrix. Langston jumps and nails Matrix with a who shot ya and then runs and tries the same move on Valora, who ducks under the move and as Langston turns around, he gets nailed in the face with a pele kick from Valora. Langston stumbles backwards... right into Kronin who grabs him from behind and nails the man with a big time German suplex. Kronin then turns to Vyper and points at him, before pointing at Langston. Vyper smirks and nods, and as Langston gets up, Vyper grabs him from behind and nails him with a backdrop suplex. Vyper gets up and yells at Kronin that that is how you perform a suplex. Kronin looks unimpressed and picks Langston up, holding him for a vertical suplex, until Vyper kicks Kronin in the gut, causing Kronin to drop Langston face first on the mat while Vyper pulls Kronin up and drops him with a DDT.]

Bill laughs his ass off loving how Vyper has again outsmarted Kronin. Jack says Vyper is playing with fire and points out he is surprised that Valora and Vyper are working together. Bill says he is not surprised because of the long history of partnership between Vyper and Valora, and reminds Jack that Valora and Vyper in the past have been tag team of the month.

[In the ring, Valora is waiting for Matrix to recover and as soon as he gets to his feet, Valora springs off the ropes and nails him with a dropkick that sends him staggering backwards into the ropes. Matrix uses the ropes to stop himself, but Valora slides under his legs, grabbing his leags and jerking them out from under him, sending him face first to the mat as she slides outside. She then hops up to the apron and slingshots herself over the ropes and tries for a slingshot leg drop, nailing Matrix. Langston, meanwhile, has rolled out of the ring as Vyper and Kronin trade punches before Vyper tries for a clothesline and misses, as Kronin cuts him off with a boot to the midsection and nails Vyper with a discus punch. Valora comes darting in, diving into the air for Kronin but he sidesteps her, sending her into the corner. As Valora bounces off the turnbuckle and stumbles backwards, dazed, Kronin grabs her from behind and takes her to the mat hard with a William Regal style backdrop suplex.]

Jack says the action is really starting to pick up and wonders if Matrix even knows where he is after that flurry from Valora. Bill says Matrix is lucky if he knows what planet he’s on. Jack makes a comment about Kronin taking charge now and Bill says to wait a minute and that will change.

[Langston pulls Matrix out to the floor with him and the two trade blows until Langston tries to whip Matrix into the steel steps, but Matrix reverses it, sending Langston into the steps with a resounding thud. The two men continue to brawl until Valora runs over and dives over the ropes, taking both men out with a suicide dive, all three wrestlers lying on the floor, spent after that move. Vyper and Kronin lockup in a collar and elbow tie up, both men struggling for superior position over each other. Kronin just starts to get things going his way when Vyper nails him with a kick to the groin, transitioning seamlessly into a DDT that plants Kronin on the mat. Vyper goes for the cover but gets only a 2 count.]

Jack points out that the action is really getting hard to follow with the fight spreading to all areas of the arena. Bill says that’s what’s fun about these kind of matches.

[Valora is the first to her feet outside and slowly enters the ring, as if planning out her next move. Langston slides in after her and spins her around, nailing her with a series of punches, sending Valora to the mat with a big clothesline. He then pulls Valora to her feet and yells in her face. Valora counter by kicking him in the groin and clenching her fist and nailing Langston with a punch that sends him to the ground like a ton of bricks. Valora grins as she adjusts the tape on her fist, the outline of brass knuckles just visible under the surface. Meanwhile, Vyper tries to lock in the Vyperlock on Kronin, who is busy trying to fight the move off, until Matrix slides into the ring and spins Vyper around, hitting him with a boot to the gut and then throwing Vyper over the top rope and out to the floor. Meanwhile, Langston staggers to his feet and Valora charges forward, jumping up and taking Langston down with a reverse STO, immediately locking her legs around his neck and locking in the infamous Koji Clutch submission hold. John Law checks and Langston, smartly taps out right away, to save his energy for later. Law signals the submission and Langston rolls out of the ring and makes his way to the penalty box.]

Jack points out that the match has had it’s first pinfall or submission and now the belt can be grabbed. He continues and speculates that now we should really see the match pick up. Bill points out that Valora is obviously setting her eyes on that belt and is looking to soften up her opponents before winning the match.

[In the ring, Matrix pulls Kronin to his feet and tries for a vertical suplex, but Kronin blocks it, lifting Matrix up as if for a vertical suplex but holds him in the air for about 10 seconds before taking him to the mat with his version of the Metal Meltdown, the crowd goes wild seeing one of their favorite finishing moves that Kronin has not used for some time and Kronin goes into the cover and gets the three count on Matrix, sending him to the penalty box as well. Kronin pops to his feet and celebrates, but is cut off by Vyper who spins him around and nails Kronin with a series of punches and whips him into the ropes. Valora, meanwhile, slides out of the ring and moves over to the penalty area, grabbing a ladder near it and then moving to the ring steps, carefully positioning the ladder to rest on the top of the turnbuckle and the top of the penalty area.]

Jack calls out Kronin’s sending Matrix to the penalty area as a big move, pointing out that Kronin, Valora, and Vyper now have 2 minutes to end the match before the two fighters can get back into it. Bill notes Valora constructing the bridge and says he has no idea what she’s planning but he’s sure it will be epic.

[Vyper, chooses now as his time to strike and heads over, offering to help Valora set up the ladder before slamming it into Valora’s face sending her to the floor as he jumps onto the ropes and shouts down at her that it’s nothing personal but he’s keeping his belt and she can have it when he’s done with it. Vyper then takes the ladder and sets it up in the middle of the ring, climbing up the ladder making his way towards the belt. Kronin sees this and climbs up the otherside of the ladder, meeting Vyper with punches and slamming his face off the top of the ladder before reaching up for the belt himself. Kronin just gets his hand on the belt before Vyper cuts him off with a punch to the face and then dives, taking Kronin and himself back to the mat with a diving clothesline.]

Jack points out that Vyper turning on Valora was inevitable due to his obsession with being WMW Midwest champ. Bill cuts him off and says that to be champ is what it’s all about and that Valora would have done the same thing in Vyper’s position. Jack agrees with that and points out there is a minute and a half left before Matrix and Langston re enter.

[Kronin rolls out to the floor to regroup after being taken down from the top of the ladder. Valora hops up onto the ring apron and runs along, jumping off trying for a hurrancanrana on Kronin but he catches her and half powerbombs half throws her into and through the plexiglass door to the penalty area. Langston and Matrix immediately begin beating down Valora as soon as she enters. Kronin looks on and nods to himself as he turns and enters the ring as Luna Pier tries to break up the brawl in the box and check on Valora.]

Jack points out that he can’t believe what just happened and suggests that maybe Kronin decided to take Lilly’s advice after all as putting Valora through that door was, in Jack’s view, unnecessarily violent and could have seriously injured Valora. Bill points out that Lilly seems to be the only smart one in the team and Kronin should listen to her more often and says that he is confident that Valora will pay Kronin back for the move. Jack points out there is now 1 minute left before Langston and Matrix return.

[In the ring, Vyper has his hands on the belt and is pulling it, trying to unhook it when Kronin shove the ladder down, pulling Vyper up as he hits the mat and takes him down into a crippler crossface move. Vyper doesn’t panic and begins to move his body to get a rope break. Meanwhile, in the penalty box, Matrix holds Valora up and Langston nails her with a very short and powerful Who Shot Ya, sending her into Matrix and both of them into the wall. In the ring, Vyper has finally got his foot in the ropes and Kronin breaks the hold and looks back to make sure Valora hasn’t gotten out of the penalty box yet. Vyper takes advantage of the distraction and nails Kronin with a low blow, he then gets up and hits a German suplex on Kronin, suplexing him right onto the ladder, causing Kronin to cry out in pain. Vyper then jumps up to the turnbuckle and dives off, nailing Kronin with an elbow drop, pinning Kronin on the ladder and getting a count of about 2 and 2/3s before Kronin barely kicks out. Vyper is stunned and yells for the ref to count faster.]

Jack points out that he can’t believe Kronin kicked out from that. He points to this as a potential turning point in the match. Bill says that John Law needs to learn how to count right, that Kronin was definitely out for the three count. Jack says that Law’s count was fine and that in 30 seconds, Langston and Matrix rejoin the fray.

[Valora hits Matrix with a mule kick low blow and then hops up and nails Langston with a trouble in paradise kick before climbing out of the penalty area, her body bleeding from various cuts and gets to her feet, an enraged look in her eyes as she charges into the ring and to the top turnbuckle. Vyper, meanwhile slams Kronin’s head into the ladder and pins him, both men once more on the ladder. Valora jumps off the top turnbuckle onto both men with her Aztec moonsault, breaking up the pinfall, as all three roll off the ladder, holding various parts of their body in obvious pain. Valora rolls out of the ring, laughing even as she clutches her ribs in pain, grabbing a second ladder and once again moving up to set the ladder up as a walkway from the penalty area to the top turnbuckle.]

Jack points out that this match has been incredible, with no clear dominant wrestler, but that if someone wants to end the match before Matrix and Langston return, they are just about out of time. Bill shouts for Valora to end the match quickly.

Sponsor Break

Sponsor Break

ASC/GLC Buildup

[We cut for the final time to Jeff, Aiden, and Dave.]

Jeff Benedict - I don't believe it. Our match has changed, and now we'll have four outstanding wrestlers vying for a both titles! We know what Ben Cash thinks, and we know what the fans think. Now I want to know what you two think. Is this a good idea, guys?

Aiden Lynch - Absolutely. You have Kronin and Nathan, two guys who have been harder to beat than the New England Patriots, you've got Scott Vyper, a man that has ruled this company in the past and makes you think he could do it again, and you've got Xavier Langston, possibly the best athlete on the roster right now.

Dave Deacon - Now we agree on something, Aiden. Xavier Langston has been a rising star in this fed for several months now. Scott Vyper is a Hall of Famer who hasn't lost a step since he returned. Kronin may be the best overall wrestler in this match, and Father Nathan brings more energy, passion, and effort than any wrestler this fed has ever seen. I have to tell you, folks, this will be one for the ages.

Jeff Benedict - So who wins this match?

Dave Deacon - I think Father Nathan pulls it off. In his tenure here, nobody has been harder to pin than Nate. He's a brutal fighter, and he never shies away from the fight. He'll be in the middle of everything going on tonight, and he walks away with the victory.

Aiden Lynch - Not a bad call, Dave. I think its Xavier Langston, though. Catching X is like trying to catch a fish bare handed. The guy is slippery as an eel, and for Kronin or Nathan to really have an effect on him, they'll have to get a hold of him. I don't see it happening. He's smart enough to let the others wear themselves down without expending too much effort, and he's gonna have more than enough stamina to be right there at the finish. Xavier Langston ends up being the new Ace Superior and Great Lakes Champions.

Jeff Benedict - Well, this match is moving forward either way. I can't wait to see how it turns out.

[And we cut back to Jack and Bill.]

Kronin (c) vs. Nathan (c) vs. Vyper vs. Langston

[Referee John Law takes both the ASC and GLC from Kronin and Father Nathan and shows them to the crowd and to the challengers. Vyper and Langston both prepare in their own ways, as do the Champions.]

[The ref talks to all four competitors. He then calls for the bell. Xavier Langston immediately charges across the ring and tackles Father Nathan. Vyper and Kronin leave the ring. Langston and Nathan trade blows. As Nathan tries to stand back up, Langston runs a knee right into Nathan's side, knocking him from the ring. Kronin immediately enters, to a big pop, and attacks Langston from behind. He lands a few body shots, before going for an Irish whip. Langston counters and hits him with a thumb to the eye. Kronin holds his eye in pain. Even though Langston had an opening, he backs away from Kronin and rolls to the outside. He quickly goes after Father Nathan, but referee Law sees it and slides out after him. He gets in between him and Nathan. Referees Luna Pier and Stephen Tyler run down and help the situation.]



Jack notes that Langston has a background in MMA competition. He was actually in-line to go for the Shoot Championship when he returned to WMW, but obviously, he had to settle a few scores and take care of some unfinished business with Arick Wills, and ultimately, Father Nathan. But, as Father Nathan is on the outside, Langston is showing what he's got against THE Man in WMW, the Great Lakes Champion Kronin.


Bill Hughes is quickly falling for the hype that is Xavier Langston. He just took out the GLC and ASC with two consecutive Yakuza kicks, and that's incredibly sexy to him. Jack reminds him that Vyper is still in this match, and he looks like he's about ready to make his presence known.

Ben Cash Welcomes the WMW Fans

Sponsor Break

Eric Dillinger vs. Marty Poppins

[Marty Poppins makes his way down to the ring with Positive Pete in tow. Poppins is busying toying with balloons, making random bends and twists, as Pete is there patting him on the back saying something to him.]

Bill Hughes - I don’t see why Pete is even allowed anywhere near this guy. He hasn’t done anything for Poppins. The guy is still nuttier than Chinese Chicken.

Jack Gene - At least he’s not struggling anymore. Which you have to admit, that’s an improvement.

Bill Hughes - Yea, I guess you’re right. When you can get someone to stop eating paint chips that’s gotta be some kind of improvement!

[Poppins is busy toying with his balloons as “Never Let it Die,” blares on the arena PA. Eric Dillinger steps out onto the ramp wearing his usual fight gear. The crowd is a bit mixed as some are happy to see him back, but most still remember him for the jerk he was.]

Wayne Inkster - And now, coming to the ring from San Antonio, TX... Weighing in at 255lbs... “The Bastard Icon,” Eric Dillinger!

[Eric walks to the ring and slaps the hands of the few fans that reach out to him, but being sure to keep his eyes on Marty Poppins the whole time as he does. Marty, meanwhile, has looked up from his balloons and begun to squint his eyes at Eric as if he recognizes him.]

Bill Hughes - Dillinger looking good for his first time back so far.

Jack Gene - But we’ll see if all that time away from the ring has been a detriment or a much needed break to recharge the old batteries.

Poppins - Grandpa!

Bill Hughes - Grandpa?

[Marty stands and stretches out his arms as Eric nears the ring. Poppins charges in and tries to hug Dillinger as he hops onto the apron, but Eric ducks and shoulder blocks him so that he falls backward into the ring. The Bastard Icon waits for him to stand and regain his senses before leaping to the top rope and spring boarding off with a giant clothesline that floors his opponent. The crowd pops as both men impact the mat.]

Bill Hughes - Jesus, I never knew Dillinger could fly!

Jack Gene - Now ya do!

[Eric pulls Poppins up by his hair and throws him back first into the turnbuckle. He works him over with knees to the midsection before wringing the arm and whipping him.]

Jack Gene - Poppins reverses the whip!

[And Eric goes back first into the turnbuckle. Marty regains what little senses he has and quickly loses them again.]

Poppins - Grandpa!

Bill Hughes - What’s with all this Grandpa nonsense?

Jack Gene - I guess he thinks Dillinger is his Grandpa.

Bill Hughes - Well, he better come to his senses quick because that’s the last man on Earth you want to mistake for your Grandpa!

[Marty throws his arms out nice and wide and charges Dillinger again, but the Bastard Icon catches him in mid-run and brings him down onto his knee with the STB. Marty writhes in pain as he tries to get away to the outside, but Eric pulls him feet first into the middle of the ring on his stomach. He drops the elbow across the back of his head and locks in a side headlock. Marty attempts to get to his feet, but Eric just muscles him back down to the mat.]

Bill Hughes - Dillinger has dominated this match from the get go tonight.

Jack Gene - Sure enough. All Marty has attempted tonight were a series of hugs and unless we changed the stipulations before the match its not going to get him anywhere.

Bill Hughes - Look! I think Poppins has a hug on Dillinger now!

[The camera zooms in and, sure enough, Poppins is just hugging Dillinger’s waist with a drooling, otherwise autistic smile on his face.]

Marty Poppins - Grand... pa...

[Seeing, or feeling, that Poppins has begun to drool on him Eric lets go of the headlock and pushes his opponent away from him. Eric is puzzled by Marty, but is still dug in and ready to pounce on his opponent should he try to attack. Poppins is slow to get up, but he comes to a knee and then the other before he sees Dillinger. Eric takes a step toward him and Poppins is right up on his feet running to the corner. He grabs another balloon and blows it up. Quickly he ties it off and shows it to the crowd.]

Jack Gene - It’s a snake!

Bill Hughes - A snake?

Jack Gene - Yea, a snake.

Bill Hughes - He just blew up a balloon. To call it a snake would be like calling one of my craps a lump of gold.

[Marty walks over to Dillinger and shows it to him, who just slaps it out of his hand before slapping him one across the face. This causes Marty to run back into his corner and grab another balloon. After blowing it up he climbs the turnbuckle and hugs it, being sure to keep it out of Dillinger’s line of sight.]

Jack Gene - I think he’s upset that Grandpa didn’t like his snake.

Bill Hughes - It was just a regular balloon! A stupid balloon, damn it!

[Eric is beside himself as he puts his hands on his hips. He looks over the crowd and shrugs when inspiration hits him. Eric walks halfway across the ring and holds his arms outstretched toward Poppins. The crowd reacts warmly which causes Marty to look up from his treasured snake and at the arena. It’s not long before he turns and sees Eric there.]

Poppins - Grandpa?

Bill Hughes - Oh, don’t tell me we’re actually going to see this.

Jack Gene - I think we are!

[Poppins looks scared, but Dillinger only smiles and nods. He motions with his outstretched hands that its ok to come hug him. Like a scalded dog Marty slowly comes to and stands. He wipes his face and begins to smile when he stretches out his arms as well. Dillinger gives him one last nod of trust.]

Jack Gene - He’s doing it!

[Marty flies off the top rope, but Dillinger moves and catches him on his shoulders. Marty’s eyes go wide.]

Bill Hughes - Thank God! I thought I was going to lose my lunch for a second.

[He trots Marty to the center of the ring before throwing him over with a fireman’s carry slam, but as he does Eric brings his knee up and slams it into the back of his head!]

Bill Hughes - Holy cow! What a version of the Go 2 Sleep!

Jack Gene - Eric told me earlier in the night he’s calling that one the Go 2 Hell!

[Mary is seemingly laid out cold after the knee shot, but Eric drops down onto him. He straddles his shoulders and locks the arm closest to him underneath Marty’s chin with his right hand and snakes his left arm through the hole and to rest on the back of his head, completing a cobra clutch. Now Eric leans back and pulls hard so that Marty is awakened from his comatose state and begins yelling in pain. With his free arm he immediately begins tapping.]

Jack Gene - And Dillinger’s done it! He put away Marty Poppins with a Cobra-clutch crossface!

Bill Hughes - How about we just call it the Cobra Crossface?

Jack Gene - Good enough for me.

Wayne Inkster - And here is your winner... “The Bastard Icon,” Eric Dillinger!

[“Never Let it Die,” hits as Eric gets up from the mat and exits the ring. As he does, though, he stops and picks up one of Poppin’s snakes from before. He hands it to a kid ringside, pats his head, and walks off to the back, slapping the hands of the fans as he goes. Poppins, meanwhile, exits the ring and snatches it from the little boy. He kisses it and cradles it like a baby before Pete grabs hold of him and usher him to the back.]

Bill Hughes - That boy just ain’t right. 

A Health Update on Arick Wills

[The scene shows Dr.Andrews working on Arick Wills ankle in a room inside Cleveland General. Dr. Andrews informs Arick Wills that his ankle has been fractured. Damian Knight and Zana Knight are standing by the side of Arick Wills to make sure he is okay.]

Arick Wills - [screaming...] THAT BLOODY [bleep]ING BITCH IS GOING TO PAY!!!

Damian Knight - And that mother[bleep]er Boris Drago is going to have hell to pay as well. They done [bleep]ed with the wrong folks here in WMW. This night is not over yet.

Arick Wills - Your right Damian. This night is not over yet. Go out there and take  care of business. Damian as my enforcer I think you know what to do.

Damian Knight - I know exactly what to do.

[Damian Knight and Zana Knight exit the medical room, as Dr. Andrews begins to tape up the ankle of Arick Wills. Arick Wills has a sick sadistic smile on his face as the camera shot goes back to ringside.]

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Matrix vs. Jasmine Lucky

Writer: Reb

This Is Graveyard Shift

To his left a hand shoots out of the dirt in front of a gravestone, followed by the rest of the arm, and then the rest of the body of Jade. She climbs out of the ground and brushes herself off. Like AWS Man(Also Known as Bill), her clothes look rotted and ripped. 

To AWS Man(Also Known As Bill)'s right, the same thing happens. Up from the ground comes Jordan Keyser. He looks much the same as the other two. One by one, from graves all over the cemetery the entire WMW roster climbs up out of the ground. Finally, from a grave in the center of all the others and about twenty yards in front of AWS Man(Also Known As Bill), Kronin comes up out of the ground. He stands, catches sight of AWS Man(Also Known as Bill), and stares at him, breathing heavily. 

AWS Man(Also known as Bill) looks around at the rest of the roster and speaks quietly.]

AWS Man(Also Known As Bill) - Huh...how freakin' bout that...

[Kronin starts forward at a walk, and the masked man heads for Kronin. The two start running, and just before they meet Jordan takes Kronin out with a huge clothesline. Jade makes contact with AWS Man(Also Known As Bill) with a flying kick, and all four of them are immediately brawling. It takes mere seconds for the entire roster to get involved, and soon the entire cemetery is engulfed in one massive brawl. The camera catches sight of an elderly caretaker walking along the outside wall of the cemetery, a hood over his face. As he passes in front of the huge iron gate he pauses and looks out over the brawl. He whips the hood back to reveal his identity, WMW's own Brad Johnson. He smiles as he watches the fight.]

Brad Johnson - Ladies and Gentlemen...welcome to Graveyard Shift.

Nobody gets out alive.

[And we fade.]

HH10 Buildup > Gras-Dawg vs. Tyson Banes vs. Boris Drago

Writer: Jordan

[We cut to Jeff Benedict, Dave Deacon and Aiden Lynch sitting in a skybox overlooking the entire arena. They sit around the outside of a table that is formed in a semi-circle, with a giant Burn 2010 logo in the center. All three men wear suits and ties. As we look at the screen, Jeff sits to the far left of the table, with Dave in the center and Aiden to the far right. Jeff opens up the commentary.]

Gras-Dawg vs. Tyson Banes vs. Boris Drago

Writer: MOD

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HH10 Buildup > Father Nathan vs. Scott Vyper

Writer: Jordan

Father Nathan vs. Scott Vyper

Writer: Rob

Jack Gene - It's just about time for the Ace Superior Title match now and Father Nathan will see if he can keep his dominant streak as the Ace Superior Champion going.  He was half of the fighters of the week last week and was voted Fighter of the Month earlier on for his dominance this month, all while being less then 100% due to the injuries he suffered against Hecate at Hardcore Hell.  Now he takes on another Hall of Famer, and former 3 time Great Lakes Champion, Scott Vyper.  Bill?  Can Vyper become a 2 time ASC here tonight?

Bill Hughes - I sure as hell hope so.  I'm tired of this priest  coming out week after week, lecturing all of us about how much holier then us he is and all that...

Jack Gene - Umm.. unless he's seeing you in your dressing room before the shows, I don't know what you're talking about.  Nathan makes it known he is here to help people, but  I haven't seen him come out and rub people's faces in what he believes. 

[The camera shot switches to show Wayne Inkster in the ring.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, Burn 2010 continues right here, live from the WMW Arena!  Our next match is set for one fall and it is for the Ace Superior Championship!!  Introducing first, the Challenger.  He hails from Chicago, Illinois and stands 6 feet, 4 inches tall, weighing in at 248lbs.  He is the Wrestling Messiah and a WMW Hall of Famer, SCOTT VYPER!!!

["Broken Hands" by Lamb of God blasts from the PA and the lights in the arena go blue with strobe lights flashing along with the song. Scott Vyper walks out, looking over a booing crowd. Vyper smirks and walks towards the ring. He walks up the steps and steps through the ropes into the ring. Vyper climbs the turnbuckle and raises his arms in an X formation.  Vyper then rests against the turnbuckle, waiting for the bell to ring.]

Jack Gene - Well here comes Scott Vyper, it should be noted that the last time Scott Vyper fought for the Ace Superior Title was in a cage match against Kronin.  A match he ended up winning via escape from the cage, so he's proven he can win the title.  But Father Nathan has been impossible to unseat lately from the mantle of Ace Superior Champion.  All in all, this should be a great match up.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, with any luck, tonight will be the night Scott Vyper finally gets the respect he deserves and ends Father Nathan's reign all in one swoop.

Wayne Inkster - And introducing his opponent.  He hails from Dublin, Ireland and stands 6 feet, 4 inches tall, weighing in at 250lbs.  He is the reigning and defending WMW Ace Superior Champion, he is FATHER NATHAN!!!

['The Blood of Cu Chulainn' plays over the PA and Father Nathan comes out from the back, the Ace Superior Championship slung over his shoulder.  He pauses for a moment at the entryway, making the sign of the cross before looking up to Heaven for a moment and mouthing something hard to make out before looking down to the ring and pointing at Scott Vyper as he makes his way down, absent his trademark cross.  Nathan glances to the crowd as they cheer loudly for him and nods as he gets into the ring.  Vyper paces back and forth and waits until Father Nathan climbs through the ropes before charging forward and nailing Father Nathan in the head with a kick that sends him toppling back through the ropes and to the floor.  The crowd boos loudly at the sneak attack but Vyper grins and slides out of the ring, grabbing the title belt and waiting as Nathan tries to recover before running forward and nailing Nathan on the head with the belt, sending him toppling to the ground.  Vyper pulls Father Nathan to his feet and whips Nathan to the guardrail and then charges in after Nathan, spearing the priest right in the ribs against the guardrail.]

Jack Gene - And Scott Vyper going right back to his old tricks here, fans.  Vyper was so sure he's the better man but he has to resort to cheap shots?

Bill Hughes - Or maybe, he's giving Nathan a taste of his own medicine.  Let's not forget Nathan injured Vyper's ribs, leading to an injury that has caused Scott Vyper to have the worst month of his professional life!  I don't blame him for being angry about it!

[Scott Vyper stomps away at Father Nathan's ribs on the ground before finally pulling Nathan to his feet and leading him back to the ring and then rolling him into the ring and following him in.  John Law calls for the bell and as Nathan struggles up to his feet, Vyper cuts him off with a series of right hands sending him back to the mat.  Vyper raises his arms up and plays to the crowd who showers him with boos.  By the time he turns though, he is stunned as Nathan jumps up and nails Vyper with an uppercut, sending him staggering back into the ropes as Father Nathan drops to a knee and quickly stands back up to his feet, raising his fists and taking a boxing stance.]

Jack Gene - Well this match has officially started now, after Vyper's little sneak attack on the outside of the ring.  It looked like Vyper was in control, but he took his eye off the ball for a split second and the Champ made him pay for it, with a nice jumping uppercut.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, well, that's okay.  Vyper will take control of this match back soon.

[Scott Vyper uses the ropes and comes off, trying for a clothesline but Nathan ducks and both men run, hitting the ropes on the side they were facing, coming back charging at each other and have the same idea at the same time, nailing each other with clotheslines at the same time, sending each man to the mat hard.  After a few seconds, both men rolled over onto their knees and get to their feet.  The two move up to each other in the ring and begin trading right hands but it's a short exchange before Nathan begins to get the advantage with a series of punches to the ribs alternating rights and lefts before coming up and nailing Vyper with a right cross, left cross, right cross and is about to throw another punch but Vyper cuts him off with a kick to the groin.  John Law steps in and warns him about the low blow but Vyper argues that the kick hit the thigh as Nathan drops to his knees, holding his groin.  Vyper then pushes Law back and runs to the ropes coming back towards Nathan, planting his foot in Nathan's face, dropping him to the mat.  Vyper then drops down and rains down right hands on Nathan.]

Jack Gene - And Vyper with the blatant low blow there.  Then he had the gall to argue with John Law over where the blow landed!

Bill Hughes - Scott Vyper is a highly trained fighter, Jack.  If he says he didn't kick Nathan in the groin, I believe him.  Nathan, on the other hand is a former soccer player and we all know their penchant for faking injuries.  John Law should be lecturing Nathan.

[Scott Vyper finally gets off Nathan and pulls him to his feet, whipping him towards the corner, but Nathan reverses it, sending Vyper into the corner and charging in after him and nailing him with a clothesline before climbing up to the second turnbuckle and raining down right hands of his own.  The crowd begins to count the right hands and gets to about 5 or so before Vyper picks Nathan up and steps out of the corner, turns a bit and then drops back, dropping Father Nathan ribs first on the top rope, hanging him up, before the ropes dump him off onto the floor below.  Vyper slides out to the floor after him and once more begins stomping on Nathan's rib cage once more, stopping to argue with some of the fans at ringside before running and punting Nathan in the rib cage as he tries to get up.]

Jack Gene - And just as Father Nathan gets things going his way, Vyper is able to cut it off.  He seems to be focusing his attack on the ribs of Father Nathan, possibly to try and take the Price of Sin off the table?

Bill Hughes - Well, it is Nathan's only real finishing move, Jack.  If Vyper can prevent Nathan from using the Price of Sin, he has a great chance to win. 

[Vyper pulls Nathan to his feet and bounces his face off the apron before rolling him into the ring, coming in after him, pulling Nathan to his feet and whipping him into the ropes.  As Nathan comes off the ropes and towards Vyper, Vyper catches Nathan and tries for a Belly to Belly Suplex but Nathan blocks the attempt, landing on his feet and then hits Vyper in the gut with a knee, taking him to the mat with a Northern Light Suplex holding the suplex move into a pin.  John Law drops down and gets to 2 before Vyper kicks out.  Nathan gets to his feet and pulls Vyper to his feet, but Vyper nails Nathan with a low blow before getting to his feet and nailing Father Nathan with a high impact DDT, rolling over into a pin attempt, grabbing the back of Nathan's pants, trying to gain extra leverage, but John Law see the illegal pin and refuses to make the count, causing Vyper to jump up and begin arguing with John Law again.]

Jack Gene - And Nathan trying to get the match back going his way, but Vyper takes another shortcut to try and cut him off, but John Law refuses to count the illegal pin.

Bill Hughes - He's obviously biased!  I'll bet Law's a Catholic and is likely bound by some weird religious duty to ensure Nathan wins.. 

Jack Gene - ... You know Ohio has a very high percentage of Catholics, yes?  As does the U.S. and we're now being broadcast all over the country.  I'd think about that before you open your mouth and say something stupid.

Bill Hughes - Ha!  If they're fans of Father Nathan, they can't do anything to me, because that'd be a sin!

[Jack Gene shakes his head as in the ring, Vyper grabs Father Nathan's legs and trying to lock in the Venomlock but Nathan tries to fight the move but Vyper finally manages to lock the move in, causing Nathan to cry out in pain as Vyper's version of the sharpshooter is locked on, his hands flaying out towards the ropes, trying to reach them and after a long struggle, he finally makes it, causing John Law to call for the break, but Vyper keeps the hold on until the count of 4 before he finally breaks the hold and then turns and begins stomping on Nathan's back until Law steps in and backs Vyper off as Nathan uses the ropes to pull himself up, leaning heavily on the ropes trying to catch his breath.]

Jack Gene - Well, the Champ has been against the ropes a lot tonight.  Vyper has been in charge of this match for the majority of the time so far.  Father Nathan will need to find a way to turn things around if he plans to retain his title tonight.

Bill Hughes - Well, his luck is about to run out.  I can smell it.  Vyper is gonna become a 2 time Champion baby!

[Vyper charges forward and nails Father Nathan with a clothesline knocking him over the ropes and out to the floor again.  Vyper smirks and basks in the boos of the crowd and then finally comes out to the floor after Nathan and pulling him to his feet and whips Nathan into the ring post, causing him to grimace in pain.  Vyper charges and then tries to hit Nathan with a clothesline but Nathan ducks out of the way and Vyper slams into the ringpost shoulder first.  Nathan wastes no time in grabbing Vyper's arm and wraps it around the ring post hard, causing Vyper to drop to a knee, holding his right shoulder, gritting his teeth in pain.  Nathan picks up Vyper's arm and wraps it around the ringpost again and then comes around, pushing Vyper into the ring, following him in.  Nathan then grabs Vyper's right hand and locks it behind him in a hammerlock before picking Vyper up and dropping him to the mat with a backdrop like move while keeping the hammerlock on, causing Vyper to writhe on the mat in pain, holding his shoulder.]

Jack Gene - Well, Vyper's shortcuts have finally come back and bit him.  He tried to take Nathan out of the match but Nathan avoided the clothesline and that has led to Vyper injuring his shoulder, which Nathan has focused on to get this match back under control.

Bill Hughes - And if Vyper had done that, you'd be ready to crucify him for it.  Nathan isn't acting very priest-like at the moment.

[Father Nathan pulls Vyper to his feet and whips him into the ropes.  As Vyper rebounds off the ropes, Nathan tries for a powerful clothesline but Vyper ducks.  Vyper hits the ropes and charges back towards Father Nathan and tries for a clothesline but Nathan reverses the hold, spinning him around and takes him to the mat face first and then locks in the crippler crossface move he calls the Sinner's Redemption.  Vyper yells out in pain as the pressure on his neck and shoulder increases.  John Law drops down to check for the submission as Vyper tries to fight off the hold, trying to turn his body to try and reach the ropes.]

Jack Gene - Sinner's Redemption!  Father Nathan counters with the Sinner's Redemption and seems to have caught Vyper completely off guard!

Bill Hughes - No!  He has to try for his Price of Sin move!  Vyper is prepared and can counter that!!

[Nathan increases the pressure and manages to prevent Scott Vyper from making it to the ropes and as John Law continues to check for a submission, Scott Vyper's free hand comes out, hovering over the mat for nearly a minute before he finally cries out and taps out, causing John Law to call for the bell.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of the match and still WMW Ace Superior Champion, FATHER NATHAN!!!!

Jack Gene - and Father Nathan manages to defend his title one more time and he adds another big notch to his belt in beating Hall of Famer Scott Vyper!  I think if Father Nathan ever loses his belt, he'll be a shoe-in for the GLC division. 

Bill Hughes - God Damn It!  How does this guy ALWAYS manage to win?!

[Father Nathan receives his title from John Law and holds the title over his head looking up to Heaven again and smiling as he hugs the title close and leaves the ring and walks up the entryway as Vyper get to his feet and rolls out of the ring kicking the steel ring steps, obviously very upset about the loss and storms out of the ringside area, holding his shoulder.]

Sponsor Break

Louie Cwik Gets A Reaction From Scott Vyper

Scott Vyper - Listen, you and I can sit here and discuss this victory all we want Cwik... Nathan put up a damn good fight. I can bitch and moan all I want about the loss, but that's not going to do you or me any good now is it? The time for a real champion is now... no more fake 80 rockstars, no more fake preachers and pastors, no more masked retards, now is the time for a true champion. Someone the kids can emulate. Someone adults SHOULD emulate. It may be the lost Ace Superior title right now... but just as jesus turned water to wine... it'll only be a matter of time before I change the ASC... TO G..L..C!

Jade vs. Ryven

Writer: Amanda

Jack Gene - And now folks, it's time to go to the first of our two big main event matches.  Jade vs. Ryven to decide the Shoot Title.  We used to think there was a lot of mutual respect between these fighters, Bill but this week has proved that wrong.  It's been a real war of words with Ryven taking the first shot, making comments to WMW Hall of Famer Umbrage that Jade "Wasn't dedicated enough to the Shoot Title."  and that he needed to pick up the slack because of that.  Well, Jade certainly didn't take that lying down and fired back with some very sharp, biting remarks on ESN's Deacon's Law, even going so far as to call Ryven a coward, say he's all talk and even implied that he's not pulling his fair share of the workload.

Bill Hughes - Well Jade was totally 100% right!  Ryven shows up more or less when he feels like it and expects everything handed to him!  Then he has the gall to say that Jade isn't dedicated!?  Jade's been fighting a full schedule here, especially as of late and has been building up the Shoot Division as she does her other scheduled events.  I hope Jade beats the ever living crap out of Whyyven tonight.

Jack Gene - Wouldn't you hope for that anyways?

Bill Hughes - Pretty much, but Whyven being a douche just gives me extra reason to hate him.

Jack Gene - Well, Ryven has not been seen in the WMW since he ended Valora's career, but even still Jade will have an unusually steep road ahead tonight.  She has had a full schedule with the MTL tournament.  On top of that, the injury to Hecate and Druscilla at Hardcore Hell has had her at the hospital a lot and just when Hecate was beginning to recover, there was that tragic accident where she was struck by a hit and run driver.  Despite her best efforts, Jade has not been her usual, stoic almost Vulcan like self.  We have seen glimpses of raw emotion from Jade, once against the Black Friar and now recently when she tore into Ryven.  Her weight has dropped down to 145... Bill, how do you think the odds are on Jade winning tonight?  What's she gotta do?

Bill Hughes - Well, the odds on these two are close Jack.  But if you ask me, to win the match, Jade needs to end this quickly.  I don't think she can stand going the full 3 rounds with Ryven.  Ryven knows the stress Jade is under and he'll be picking her body apart in there.  For Jade to win, she needs to win decisively and quickly.  Round 1 if possible, but no later then round 2.

Jack Gene - I think you're right on the money there, partner.  The longer this fight goes, the more it will favor Ryven.  It should be noted too, that Burn 2010 and this fight especially is being broadcast live throughout China tonight.  Jade's countrymen will see her fight live for the first time here in WMW.  I think that knowledge has to be weighing heavily on the champ too.

Bill Hughes - Yeah.  I really hate to say it, but Whyven definitely seems to be going into this match with all the momentum.

Jack Gene - He sure does there, but now, let's go into the ring and Wayne Inkster to get this thing started!

[The camera switches to Wayne Inkster in the ring.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, the next match is the first of two main events for Burn 2010 and it is for the WMW Shoot Championship!  It is also a Lion's Den match meaning the match will be fought under Mixed Martial Arts rules!  There will be 3 5 minute rounds.  The only way to win is by knockout, submission or judges decision at the end of round 3.  Introducing first, the challenger. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio!  He stands 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs in at 205lbs.  He is the Mentalist, RYVEN!!!!

['Grounds for Divorce' by Elbow plays and the crowd erupts into violent boos as Ryven makes his way out and pauses on the entryway, looking at the crowd and sighing, shaking his head, walking to the Lion's Den, ignoring the boos and cups flying in at him as he focuses dead ahead at the Lion's Den, climbing inside and making his way to his corner, waiting for his opponent to make her way out.]

Jack Gene - Well, as we suspected, this crowd still remembers the Ryven vs. Valora match in which Ryven ended Valora's career, and it seems they haven't forgiven him for it yet, either.  That Lion's Den cage might be a blessing as it will serve to protect Ryven.

Bill Hughes - Yeah.  Personally, I'd like to remove those barricades and let the crowd in on him.

Jack Gene - Bill!

Wayne Inkster - And introducing his opponent.  Hailing from Llhasa, Tibet, China.  Standing 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighs in tonight at 145lbs.  She is the reigning and defending WMW Shoot Champion, she is JADE!!!

[A sound of lightning breaks out and the lights in the arena flash to simulate a lightning bolt. After a few seconds, the Videotron comes to life. On the video tron, Jade's name appears with a Chinese Character in the background. Then a great Easten Jade dragon is shown circling around a landscape, then lightning seems to come down and strike the stage in front of the entryway causing a burst of green, silver and gold pyro have the dragon lunge towards the camera with mouth open as a roar escapes it's mouth, echoing through the arena

After a few moments, Music from the Jade Dragon Concerto (Great Muta Concerto) plays over the PA and Jade seemingly walks through the pyro and flames of the Dragon, walking out in a determined, methodical pace before finally stopping in a fighting stance as her overcoat flutters in the air before displaying a flurry of punches and kicks, ending up with her making a few martial arts movement and clinching her fist as a final burst of pyro goes off behind her. She then narrows her eyes and runs down towards the ring, one foot barely touching the ground before lifting off and moving, her black overcoat fluttering around her Chinese style boots and black hot pants with a silvery white owl symbol on her hip, while her Black halter top bears the Jade Dragon wrapped around her right breast, the WMW Shoot Title around her waist.

Once she reaches the ring, Jade jumps up and lands on the apron in a handstand before vaulting over the ropes and landing in a fighting stance, in one motion taking her overcoat off and tossing it aside as she retakes her fighting stance, eyes locked on her opponent.]

Jack Gene - And here comes the champ.  Jade looking really focused and she still looks like she's well.. slightly displeased, I guess would be the polite way to say it...

Bill Hughes - She definitely means business.  Last time we saw her get even a bit angry before the Black Friar was against Jordan Keyser and she nearly broke his leg!

[The judges get ready as John Law takes the Shoot title and shows it to the two fighters and then holds it up over his head and then hands the title to Wayne Inkster who leaves before the cage door closes.  John Law orders the two fighters to touch gloves and they do, trading words with each other.  The bell rings and Ryven smirks, saying something to Jade that prompts her to slap him across the face.  Ryven smirks and nods and the two back up a bit, taking a fighting stance.  Ryven tries to dart in but Jade catches him with a brutal kick to his knee that sends Ryven back a couple of steps.  The two then circle around each other for a few seconds, both scanning the other for an opening and a couple of times, both move in to attack at the same time, only to pause and drawback when they see their foe ready for it.]

Jack Gene - And this match is starting off about like we would expect, both fighters circling around, looking for that opening.  War of words aside, both fighters know they can't afford to make a mistake against the other and are showing each other a lot of respect in the ring. 

Bill Hughes - Boring!  I want some action, man!

[Jade darts in and tries a side kick but Ryven sidesteps it and lands a solid right jab to Jade's face that sends her staggering backwards.  Jade recovers and tries to come in again but Ryven throws a couple of right and left combinations, keeping Jade at bay.  Jade tries to counter-punch, but Ryven blocks it and tries for a hiptoss but Jade lands on her feet and a immediately plants a solid kick to the back of Ryven's left knee, dropping him to a knee, Jade follows the motion of the kick, spinning around 360 degrees and nails Ryven in back of the head, sending him to the mat bringing a big cheer from the crowd as John Law checks Ryven out.]

Jack Gene - Wow!  An amazing move by Jade there!  Not only did she block the hiptoss, but in one kick, she dropped Ryven to a knee and followed the motion of her kick all the way through 360 degrees and came back and kicked Ryven in back of the head, amazing!

Bill Hughes - Jade's studied martial arts literally her entire life, Jack!  Whyven is in over his head and nearly got his head knocked off there!

[In the ring, Ryven gets up and nods that he's alright before charging right at Jade and catching her offguard, taking her down with a double leg takedown, raining down rights on her furiously, Jade managing to do a good job of defense but more then a few right hands of Ryven find their way through.  The beating goes on for about 20 seconds or so until Jade is finally able to maneuver her body and catches Ryven's hand, quickly locking in a Triangle Choke.  But she doesn't have it on long or really cinched in before Ryven rolls through, breaking the hold and as both come to their feet they exchange a flurry of blows at each other as the crowd cheers wildly as kick after kick lands on Ryven's body and punch after punch from Ryven lands on Jade, neither fighter giving an inch to the other as they beat the hell out of each other.]

Jack Gene - Well there you go then, Bill!  You're getting your action now as Jade and Ryven are just trading blow after blow with each other in the center of the Lion's Den!

Bill Hughes - And even better, it seems like Jade is winning!

[Indeed, it does seem that way as Ryven eventually backs up a few steps, holding his ribs and nodding his head, rethinking his strategy.  Jade stands her ground, almost daring Ryven to come in against her and Ryven eventually does just that, moving back up and throwing a few punches, but Jade steps inside the punches and bats them away, wing chung style before landing fist after fist dead center of his solar plexus as she keeps her elbows tucked behind her fists hitting him with both speed and power and sending him staggering backwards.  Jade winds up and goes for her big finishing punch after the 10 or 12 shots to the chest but Ryven catches the fist, only to get nailed by another roundhouse from Jade.  The crowd lets out another roar as Ryven shakes his head and punches the cage wall in frustration, turning back to face Jade as he paces around.  This time Jade gives him no rest and pelts his left knee with another big kick, sending Ryven limping back a bit as he sizes Jade up.]

Jack Gene - Jade is in the zone tonight!  No matter what Ryven tries to do, Jade seems to have the answer!  She's really got the mentalist of the WMW on the defense at the moment here!

Bill Hughes - Well, I don't think he's all that smart.  He deliberately provoked Jade when he of all people has claimed to know just how good she actually is.  Now, he's finding out first hand how right he was.

[Ryven charges in and tries for a kick of his own, but Jade raises her leg, blocking the kick with her shin and then, without even putting her foot on the ground, snaps a kick off that nails Ryven in the face.  Ryven, stunned by the move momentarily drops his hands and Jade hops back and jumps forward, planting her version of the Super Kick, the Jade Kick, right on Ryven's chin, sending Ryven toppling flat onto his back.  John Law comes in to check, pushing Jade back to her corner and then looks to Ryven.  Ryven slowly gets to his feet, looking somewhat dazed.  Law is in the process of checking him out when the bell for the end of round 1 rings and the fighters are sent to their corners.  Jade walking back to hers, looking very confident, Ryven being helped back to his corner, still looking dazed from the near knockout blow.]

Jack Gene - Saved by the bell!  Jade caught Ryven in a big mistake on his part and she very nearly knocked him out cold!  If I'm Ryven, I'm thinking it's definitely time to change my strategy here, but what strategy do you go to, Bill?

Bill Hughes - What Whyven does best, run and hide.  He's got no guts, Jade was dead on and she's going to pick him apart here.  She's banged up his ribs and body, his head, and his left knee.  Ryven is hurting all over and has had very little offense on Jade.

Jack Gene - Well, you're right there, Ryven is definitely in trouble at the moment as we head into round 2.  I think it's obvious that Jade won round 1, which means Ryven really needs to find a way to get the offense going here.

[The bell rings for Round 2 and both Jade and Ryven come out to the middle of the Lion's Den, both fighters assuming a fighting stance and circling around each other again.  Jade comes in first, throwing a quick jab at Ryven but Ryven catches the arm and takes Jade down with a hiptoss, immediately rolling over and locking in an arm bar but Jade smartly rolls over onto her side, preventing Ryven from locking the move in fully and the two quickly end up in a ground fighting exhibition, throwing various strikes and blows at each other as they struggle for advantage over the other, which ends with Ryven baiting Jade in and locking in the triangle choke, Jade struggles to get out of the hold but Ryven has it locked in tight and doesn't let go.  Jade's movements start to slow as John Law checks for the submission.  Finally, in desperation, Jade lashes out with her free hand, hitting a vital nerve cluster/pressure point on Ryven's thigh, causing him to yelp in pain and break the hold.  Ryven rolls to his feet and angrily complains to John Law that the nerve strike was illegal and Law seems to agree, warning Jade not to do it again, but does not DQ her as he did not see the exact blow.  Jade turns to Law and begins arguing with him as well and Ryven takes advantage, darting in, grabbing Jade and burying three hard punches into Jade's kidneys, bringing a resounding chorus of boos from the crowd.  As Jade turns to defend herself.  Ryven meets her with a vicious elbow shot that sends Jade toppling to the mat.  John Law gets in Ryven's face and warns against the kidney shots but Ryven just nods, backing off and waiting to see if Jade will get up.]

Jack Gene - And wow, what an opening for round 2 fans!  Jade and Ryven picking up where they left off but some controversy there as both fighters either used or were accused of using illegal moves.  Bill, do you have any information on this?  I know the kidney punches by Ryven were illegal, but do we have info on nerve strikes?

Bill Hughes - Well, I think Jade should be able to use any move she wants to beat Whyven, but that's just me.  However, I wanna know why Whyven wasn't DQ'd for those blatant kidney shots. 

[Jade gets up, a small cut on her face from the elbow shot.  Jade wipes her hand on her face and notices the blood and stares at it before narrowing her eyes, dropping back into a fighting stance and telling Ryven to come at her again.]

Jack Gene - And wow folks, Jade is... yes, Jade is bleeding!  We've never seen her opened up in a Lion's Den match before, or another other match that I can recall... and she does not look happy.

Bill Hughes - You're forgetting the iconic ladder match between her and AWS Man for the Heartlands title, Jack.  But yes, this is only the second time a WMW crowd has seen Jade bleed and she looks like she's about ready to kill Whyven for it.

[Jade continues to stand in place.  Ryven stands where he is as well, the two staring each other down as the crowd goes wild.  Finally, Ryven shrugs and charges in and the two exchange punches, trying to get through each other's defenses until Ryven plants a knee in Jade's midsection, doubling her over.  He hooks Jade's arms and drives knee after knee into her face, after about three knees or so, Ryven jumps into the air and drives the point of his elbow into the back of Jade's head, sending her back to the mat.  Rather then waiting for John Law to check on Jade, Ryven rolls Jade over and locks in the arm bar, causing Jade to grit her teeth in pain as she tries to roll over on her side towards Ryven to reduce the pressure on her arm and elbow.  Ryven, for his part, tries to keep the hold locked in but eventually is forced to break it, both fighters getting to their feet, Jade lashing out with a couple of quick, sharp kicks to Ryven's left knee, keeping him at bay as both fighters plot out their next moves.]

Jack Gene  - Well, so far, round 2 is going well for Ryven.  It looks like he's not done in this fight and you have to ask yourself if maybe Jade's hectic schedule as of recent is starting to catch up with her. 

Bill Hughes - I'm not ready to desert Jade just yet, Jack.  She's still preventing Whyven from finishing the fight and I don't think she's just going to roll over and die for him.

[Ryven comes in and throws a right cross but Jade pivots on her heel, avoiding the blow and nails Ryven with a spinning right handed backfist.  Jade tries to follow this up with a kick to the ribs, but Ryven blocks the move and steps inside Jade's reach, pelting her body with a big combination of rights and lefts to the body.  Finally, in desperation, Jade fires off a elbow blow to Ryven's face, sending him staggering back a few steps as she back off, holding her ribs.  Ryven grins and points to Jade's ribs and tries to come back in, only to be cut off by another two kicks to his left knee.  Jade jumps up and tries to connect with a jump spinning back kick, but Ryven ducks under it and as Jade comes down, Ryven nails her with an uppercut that sends her to the mat flat on her back.  Ryven raises his hands over his head, sure he's knocked her out and the crowd goes crazy with boos.  John Law comes in and checks Jade and Ryven's celebrations are cut off short as Jade struggles to her feet and nods she can continue.  Ryven turns around and looks at Jade, an incredulous look on his face.]

Jack Gene - Wow!  How did Jade get up from that!  That uppercut should have knocked her out cold!

Bill Hughes - I told you man!  Jade just refuses to be beaten here!  Whyven is realizing that firsthand!

[Ryven rushes in and works Jade's body more, taking advantage of his stunned opponent to get up close and personal as he belts her with no less then 10 punches to her ribcage.  Jade tries to fight back and manages to land a few punches to Ryven's body and head as well, but she clearly loses the exchange that continues on for a full minute of the two just standing there trading punches.  At the end of it, Ryven nails Jade with a thrust kick that sends her staggering backwards where Jade takes a knee, blood coming from her mouth.]

Jack Gene - Oh my God!  John Law needs to end this now!  A full minute of the two exchanging punches, and yes, the crowd loved it, they're going wild now, but Jade clearly couldn't defend herself and now she may be bleeding internally!

Bill Hughes - I... I agree with you, Jack.  I'd rather have Whyven win then have Jade seriously injured here and it's clear she won't admit defeat or injury so John Law is going to have to do it for her.

[Ryven circles around Jade, pointing out her injury to her and John Law, ordering him to check her.  John Law checks her but Jade pushes him away and points at Ryven.]

Jade (Yelling) - Come on you coward!

Ryven (Yelling) - You can barely stand!  Admit I beat you!

[Jade shakes her head and mouths the words.  "Never."  Ryven narrows his eyes and shakes his head but then charges in, only to be caught by surprise as Jade hops and plants a knee in his midsection, followed rapidly as Jade nails Ryven with Valora's double elbow slash, hitting him with one vicious elbow shot and a fraction of a second later, bringing the same elbow back and nailing him on the other side of his face.  Ryven stumbles backwards, blood coming from his own face now.  Jade roars out and charges forward, leaping up and planting a foot in Ryven's chest, sending him to the mat hard after he slams into the cage wall.  John Law backs Jade off and checks out Ryven, who pounds the mat in frustration and gets to his feet.  Jade rushes in and tries a Muay Thai style flying Knee but Ryven charges forward and counters the move into a double leg takedown, raining down rights and lefts on Jade's ribs until the bell rings and John Law forces him off Jade.]

Jack Gene - And that's the end of Round 2, and despite some good offense from Jade, I'd have to give this round to Ryven.  Thus far, this fight has been everything we expected and more, going to round 3 and you gotta wonder what another decision victory will do to these two fighters. 

Bill Hughes - I'd have to think that both fighters would consider a decision a loss.  Both have promised that this time there would be a clear winner.  That promise is one that neither of these fighters can afford to break, I think.

[WMW Medical trainers are shown tending to the cuts of both fighters as they drink from their water bottles.  John Law is over in Jade's corner talking to the medical trainers about the ribs of Jade.  When both look to Jade she says emphatically that she is going to keep fighting.  John Law sighs and shakes his head and checks his watch, before nodding to the time keeper to start the third round.  The trainers leave the Lion's Den and the bell rings as Jade and Ryven walk towards the middle of the Lion's Den, the crowd on their feet cheering for the fight to continue.  Ryven and Jade exchange a few words before Ryven tries to nail Jade with a right cross but Jade catches the fist, locking the arm before punching Ryven on the inside of the elbow twice and then turning, taking Ryven to the mat with a Judo style flip/takedown.  Jade immediately tries for an ax kick, planting her foot in Ryven's ribs, forcing him to sit up where she then kicks him in the face, sending him back down to the mat.  She backs off and takes a fighting stance.]

Jade (Yelling) - Get up!

Jack Gene - How much more can these two do to each other?!  I'm amazed either can stand and Jade is yelling for Ryven to get up so she can inflict even more punishment on him!

Bill Hughes - I love it!  If you ask me, the reason Jade has had the success in WMW she has is because she has that killer instinct.  And her association with Scott Vyper only served to make that vicious killer instinct more pronounced.

[Ryven gets to his feet and shakes his head, trying to clear the cobwebs.  Jade unleashes a kick that nails Ryven in the ribs, but Ryven catches the kick and drives his elbow into Jade's knee 3 times before dropping down and sweeping Jade's other leg out from under her, keeping a hold of her kicking leg as he flows into a knee lock.  Jade grits her teeth and immediately begins firing punches trying to break the hold, kicking with her free leg but Ryven stubbornly keeps the lock on, until he's finally forced to break the hold.  Jade works her way to her feet, rubbing her knee, trying to get the blood flowing again as Ryven gets to his feet, smirking towards Jade.]

Jack Gene - Well so far, round 3 is turning into a see-saw battle between the two fighters.  Jade started off with the momentum, but Ryven has answered back and now seems to be trying to taking Jade's legs out of the equation.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, but both fighters are running out of time here, Jack.  Jade is breathing heavily and the sweat is pouring down her.  Ryven's left leg and knee looks like one big bruise and he's also breathing heavily.  Both fighters have to be running low on gas. 

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