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Graveyard Shift 132

Posted: December 3rd, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:
Harlem Halladay vs. Arick Wills

HxC Tournament
Eugene vs. Pirate Ninja
John Bundy vs. Divion Sadistik
Mystery Woman vs. Evan Cash

Main Event
Who Will Fight Scott Vyper for the MC at Blizzard ‘11?


Graveyard Shift 132 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio


Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up showing the WMW, ESN and Graveyard Shift banners in the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio 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.]

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.


The Bastard is Watching

Writer: Eric Dillinger

[The camera cuts to the back where we see Eric Dillinger standing by with Louie Cwik. Cwik is in his usual business attire as Eric wears the black suit we saw him in on the last Graveyard Shift. In the background we can see Mike Barr and Andrew O’Reilly talking and joking. ]

Louie Cwik – Guys, I’m back here with the number one contender for the Shoot Championship and the mastermind behind the Blood Bowl Tournament, Eric Dillinger. Eric, what are your thoughts on the tournament thus far?

Eric Dillinger – Well, Louie, I’m happy with it. I have to say I didn’t expect that much excitement right out of the gates. We saw a lot of hardcore stuff that many fans had forgotten about and even introduced a concept that some wrestling fans aren’t too familiar with. Sure, there’s been exposure to hardcore wrestling, but there’s still so many people who refer to it as garbage wrestling and nothing more. Make no mistake that what these guys do out in the ring is nothing short of art. Maybe it doesn’t take as much physical skill as a corkscrew plancha, but it still takes skill to swing a chair. If you play it up as garbage wrestling, then, yea, any jerk off the street can pick up a chair and swing it, but it takes a professional to be able to land that swing and make it work.

Louie Cwik – That said, Eric, the other thing that’s on everybody’s mind is the Shoot Title rematch. Your training team has been down two people these past two weeks. Tell me, what are you doing to make up for it?

Eric Dillinger – Louie, it’s not about the number of guys you got on your training team, but the quality. My son, Jon, and my mentor, Styles, were two integral parts in my regimen and a great reason I did so well against the Champ. Jade has seen what I got and, if she’s finally got her head in the game, she’s going to be preparing for our rematch. So I have to branch out some more and be able to surprise her.

Louie Cwik – So is ground and pound gone?

Eric Dillinger – Ground and pound is not gone, but I’m bringing more to the fight this time around. See ya around, Louie. I got a tournament to watch.


Pirate Ninja VS Eugene

Writer: Eric Dillinger

[The crowd is going insane as the night gets kicked off right with Eugene making his way to the ring to the delight of the crowd. He slaps the hands of the fans as he goes by.]

Bill Hughes and Jack Gene both agree that Eugene had a strong showing last week and that he has a bright future ahead of him if he can survive this match tonight with Pirate Ninja. Bill notes that he never expected the see the levels of violence he saw last Graveyard Shift from many of the competitors. Jack agrees and says that now, as the tournament has moved on, we can only expect things to get more extreme.

[Pirate Ninja’s music hits and the crowd pops again. Pirate emerges from behind the curtain with a bat covered in barbed wire and a chair in the other hand. He immediately guns for the ring and hurls the chair at his opponent who dodges it. Pirate slides into the ring and raises the bat, but Eugene gets a boot up in his gut. He throws a quick knee into his midsection and whips him, but Pirate reverses! Eugene goes flying off the ropes and Pirate buries the bat into his midsection, doubling him over. He now takes the bat and plants it in between his shoulder blades before taking it once again and raking him across the face with it. Eugene screams in pain as the blood runs down into his eyes. Pirate relents as he drops the bat and goes for the chair. Looking to finish this Pirate climbs the turnbuckle as Eugene stumbles around blindly. Pirate raises the chair, but Eugene falls into the top rope and causes Pirate to lose his balance. He’s crotched on the top turnbuckle and he drops the chair. Eugene, getting his wits about him, picks up the chair and throws it into Pirate’s face. Pirate is knocked off the turnbuckle and falls to the apron.]

Jack mentions that its only three minutes into the match and already Eugene is bleeding profusely from his stomach, his back, and his face. Bill says to wait another three because he’s sure that Pirate will bleeding just as well.

[Eugene goes after Pirate who is getting onto his feet and knocks him off the apron with a running dropkick. Pirate flies and connects his face onto the guardrail. Eugene exits onto the apron and hits his opponent with a flying body press that sandwiches him against the guardrail. Eugene stands and throws Pirate into the crowd before following after him. The fans part like the red sea as someone’s chair is picked up and used as a weapon on Pirate’s back. One of the fans hands Eugene a chain which he wraps around his fist. He punches Pirate in the gut as he stands and grabs him around the head. Holding him in a side headlock he lands hard punches on the top of his head. He leads Pirate away from ringside through the crowd. Punches are exchanged along the way until Eugene gets the better of Pirate and sends him out into the mezzanine.]

Bill makes a joke about Pirate getting him some nachos while he’s out there. Jack mentions that like the matches at the last Graveyard Shift this match could end anywhere.

[Pirate is whipped into a pay phone and Eugene follows in with a wicked punch. Pirate ducks it and Eugene hits the phone. Seizing the opportunity Pirate hits his opponent with the phone and begins to choke him with the chord. Eugene kicks his leg back and lands a low blow, but Pirate fights through the pain and takes him down with a bulldog. The fans have gathered all around the pair as they throw punches back and forth. Eugene gets the upper hand and goes for a weapon from the crowd, but as he does Pirate comes up from behind him and hits a low blow of his own. He takes the weapon intended for Eugene: a tire iron. He comes up from behind his opponent and uses it to perform a side Russian leg sweep. Pirate hangs on and chokes him with the crow bar. Eugene tries to fight out of it, but Pirate has the leverage of a rear naked choke. Soon Eugene passes out and the referee responding has to call the match.]


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Mystery Woman VS Evan Cash

Writer: Eric Dillinger

Bill and Jack are eager to see the next match when they notice a commotion in the audience.

[The Mystery Woman jumps the guardrail just as the arena’s attention is on her. The Angel of Death mask that was revealed to belong to Valora is hooked to her waist. She strolls the ringside area before coming to the announcer’s table and taking a seat on it.]

Bill tries to get her attention to tell her that the match is in the ring, but Jack says just to ignore her because you never know when she could go crazy.

[Evan Cash’ music hits and the newcomer bursts through the curtain and plays to the crowd. He slaps the hands of a few fans before sliding into the ring. He plays up the crowd some more before noticing The Mystery Woman ringside. He urges her to get into the ring, but she doesn’t seem to notice him. She’s looking off in the stands at something.]

Bill is telling her to get into the match before Evan comes and gets the best of her. Jack looks in the direction she’s looking and sees nothing but fans. Bill says Evan is leaving the ring.

[Evan wastes no time in punching the Mystery Woman with a hard right and then a left, knocking her off of her perch. She tries to regain her senses, but the big man boots her in the stomach and slams her head off of the announcer’s table. He rams her back first into the ring apron and takes her over with an exploder suplex on the concrete. She writhes in pain on the floor as Evan removes the monitors from the ringside table and other such things strewn about. Picking her back up he throws a knee into her midsection and tosses her onto the table. Jack and Bill go scrambling as Bill’s headset is torn off of him. Evan takes it and wraps the cord around her neck, choking her.]

Jack can’t believe the violence Evan is bringing to his opponent, a woman. Bill, barely audible without a mic, responds with this a hardcore match and to get used to it.

[Evan pulls the Mystery Woman onto the table with his choking and begins to assault her with a small light he forgot to remove. Now pulling her into a standing head scissors he begins to go for a pile driver, but the Mystery Woman halts him with a low blow. She utilizes a double-legged take down and throws him from the table with a sling shot suplex. Evan lands, jaw first, against the guard rail while she goes back to watching the crowd. Everyone watches as she puts her hands to her head and begins tugging at her hair.]

Bill gets his headset back on and yells at her to get serious. Jack says this is her chance to capitalize if Evan can’t regain his marbles. Bill says she must be trying to flag down the guy who sells peanuts.

[Evan regains his senses and climbs the table. The Mystery Woman takes no notice of him until he wraps her around the waist, lifts her up, and drives her through the table with a German Suplex. Her feet fly up over her head as the table gives way and she actually tumbles away. The crowd pops and Evan moves under the ring apron and begins to pull weapons from it. He finds the barbed wire bat from the previous match and throws it into the ring. He also pulls a table from underneath and slides it in. He pulls the dazed woman up to her feet and rolls her into the ring as well. When he follows through he takes the boots to the Mystery Woman and sends her into the turnbuckle. Following in with a giant clothesline he takes her back down to the mat with a running bulldog onto the bat. She shoots off the mat in pain, holding her face with blood seeping out from in between her fingers. Evan, meanwhile, takes the time to set up the table in the ring.]

Bill notices as she pulls her hands from her face a snarl comes across it. Jack says this doesn’t look well for Evan despite having the upper hand.

[Evan goes back to her and clubs her over the back with little effect. He continues to club her, but the pain seemingly isn’t registering in her head. He whips her, but the Mystery Woman reverses. When Evan comes barreling back toward her she takes him down with a drop toe hold onto the table. Evan’s head takes out a section of the end table and the crowd groans in unison at the way his neck bends. She moves over to the bat from before and takes it to the downed Evan Cash, hitting him over and over in the back. Before long she drops the bat and begins to pull at the barbed wire with her bare hands. Blood spurts from small lacerations but she continues on until she pulls a strand of the wire free. She puts Evan in an inverted STF, bridging backward as she does. Except, when she hooks Evan’s neck she doesn’t do it with her hands. Instead, she laces the barbed wire under his neck and begins to pull. Evan shoots to life with his eyes going wide and the barbs digging into his skin. Blood seeps out from his neck and drips onto the mat as he taps. The bell sounds and the Mystery Woman lets go, leaving Evan to clutch at his neck. She exits the ring and makes her way over to the announcer’s where she tells them that this toy is also broken.]


Preparing for the Main Event

Writer: Amanda and Rob

[The scene opens up in the locker room of Father Nathan.  He and Kronin are standing around talking.]

Kronin - I hate to say I told you so, Nate.... But I told you who the Angel of Death was.

Father Nathan - Yeah, yeah...  But believe it or not, she dinnae mean to injure me.  You didn't see the expression on her face when she hit me.

[Kronin smirks.]

Kronin - Technically, neither did you.  She knocked you out cold, dude.

[Father Nathan opens his mouth to reply when the locker door opens and Valora walks in, Kronin steps in front of Father Nathan and shoves Valora.]

Kronin - Wrong locker room chica.

[Valora glares at Kronin and narrows her eyes.]

Valora - Careful, Kronin.  Vyper already embarrassed your ass.  Push me again and you won't even make it to the elimination matches. 

[Kronin rolls his eyes.]

Kronin - Ah, so going back to being Vyper's bitch again?  He had the nice Vyper's Angels set up going last time he was King [bleep] around here..

[Valora shakes her head and laughs a bit before stepping up toe to toe with Kronin and looking him in the eyes.]

Valora - It's so cute how you try to act like a bad ass.  You used to be a bad ass once, and we both know that the reason you and Vyper hate each so much is because you two are exactly alike.  Sooner or later, you're going to drop the knight act Kronin and join the rest of us here.  But I'm not here to talk to you so step off and I'll save your ass kicking for the ring.

[Valora turns to Father Nathan.]

Valora - Talk some sense into your boy here.  He's surrounded by enemies now that you're out of commission.  Matrix, Scott Vyper, Xavier Langston... those three won't eliminate Kronin right away... they'll beat him down and injure him first.  All three know what a threat to win the title he is.

[Nathan nods.]

Father Nathan - Yeah, a bloody shame some crazy woman nailed me in the head with a lead pipe.  I mighta been able to balance the scales out.

[Valora smirks.] 

Valora - Balance the scales?  Nah Padre... I won't say it in front of him but all three of us know the full score.  But I got something to ask you....

[Kronin shakes his head.]

Valora - I'm gonna get your spot, Nathan.  Now that people know I'm back, management is gonna put me in the title chase.  Kronin knows it too, which is why he's going all Alpha male on me.  But... I want your blessings.  I want you to look in my eyes and see that taking you out was a mistake, but not an accident.

[Nathan glances at Kronin and then back to Valora.]

Father Nathan - You and Kronin aren't exactly friends.  You want me to bless you adding another enemy to Kronin?  And what do you mean a mistake but not an accident?  Is Kronin right that you took a cheap shot?

[Valora smirks.]

Valora - Kronin and I might not be friends, but at least we respect each other.  Matrix and Vyper?  It's gonna be two Hall of Famers defending their legacy and doing their damndest to make sure Kronin never gets that honor.  Xavier Langston?  He comes from my kinda neighborhoods, where the only thing that gets respect is brute force, and you do what you gotta do to get what you want... and he's realized how Vyper used him.  He's gonna be taking people out anyway he can.  Believe it or not, Kronin needs me in that match.  He needs a hatchet man, or in my case, hatchet woman to do the dirty work he can't seem to muster up the guts to do...

[Valora takes a deep breath.]

Valora - As for the lead pipe thing.... it was a mistake but not an accident.  The Mystery Woman... I know her.  Because I trained her.  I'm not totally sure if my training broke something in her or just enhanced what was already there... but we teamed together in the Mexican Lucha Libre feds... So... it's not an accident you got creamed because I created the little monster that came in and took my face.  And it was in trying to put down the demon I raised that you got caught in the crossfire.  I'm sorry bout that, Padre, I really am.  When you heal up and I'm champ.  I'll give you a title shot, to make amends.  Think about it... I gotta get ready for my match tonight...

[Valora glances to Kronin.]

Valora - You wanna be champ?  You got a choice to make.  The Frostbite Brawl can't be won by the white knight in shining armor.  You're going to have to get down and dirty.

[Valora turns and walks out of the locker room, leaving Kronin and Father Nathan alone, the two men looking at each other, both deep in thought.]


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Divion Sadistik VS John Bundy

Writer: Eric Dillinger

Bill says that the crowd wants more hardcore action and Jack replies that they’ll get it with these next two competitors, noting that this is their second meeting in the ring.

[Divion Sadistik is announced into the arena and steps through the curtain. He takes a moment to play to the crowd, but that is cut short as John Bundy bursts through the curtain and takes him down with a lethal chair shot to the back. He cracks the chair across his back again and pins him on the ramp. It takes awhile for the referee to get to them, but the count is made to two before Divion kicks out. John yells at the ref for not making it there sooner and goes back to assaulting Divion with boots. His assailant gets the better of him when he stands and is taken down on the ramp with a huge body slam. Divion bounces off the ramp, but John isn’t finished. He pulls him up and takes him over to the edge of the ramp. Lodging a knee in his midsection he hoists him onto his shoulder. He goes to launch him off like a lawn dart, but Divion slips off and pushes him. John’s own momentum takes him off the edge of the ramp and through the production table below. A few sparks fly, but nothing major as EMTs rush the scene to attend to Bundy.]

Jack says that if Divion can get there in time he might be able to end this match before it ever hits the ring. Bill says it’s going to take more than that to get rid of Bundy.

[Divion makes the pin amidst the rubble, but Bundy is able to kick out before the three count. Divion looks bewildered as Bundy rolls to his knees and gets to his feet. The two men begin trading punches, back and forth, until Divion gets the upper hand and takes Bundy in a side headlock. He leads his opponent toward the ring, but halfway he is stopped with a belly to back suplex on the concrete. Now it is Bundy’s turn to lead his opponent to the ring with boots to the midsection urging him along the way. Divion makes it to his knees and stops the attack with a shot to the gut. Seizing the opportunity he bounces Bundy’s head off the guard rail. With his opponent stunned he jumps on top of it and flies back with an asai moonsault. Divion rolls off of him and moves to the ring apron where he pulls a table and tool box out from under it. He slides them both into the ring before going back to Bundy who has shook the pain off. Bundy levels him with a short arm clothesline. Now the big man goes for the ring steps, dislodges them, and zeroes in on his opponent. When Divion stands he rams them into his face, sending him into the guard rail. Bundy hits him in the face again and backs up. He goes for one last ram, but Divion dropkicks it back into him. Sadistik slips away, but Bundy chases him into the ring. When Bundy stands he’s hit by the tool box, whose contents flies all over the ring on impact. Bundy falls to the mat and Divion goes to work, setting up the table and thumbing through the contents.]

Bill takes note of the gash on Bundy’s head resembling a vagina as Jack pays close attention to what Divion is finding, most notably a screw driver.

[Divion pushes Bundy chest first across the middle rope and pulls his head back. Taking the screw driver he pushes it into the bleeding gash on his forehead as Bundy tries to fight him off. Finally Divion drives the screwdriver into his face with one last stab, seemingly ripping the gash open further. Blood now flows freely from Bundy’s head. John fumbles around the mat blindly for a moment as Divion stalks him. He tries to come up from behind him, but Bundy turns a drives a mallet into his gut. Divion stumbles back with the wind knocked out of him as Bundy gets to his feet. John pushes Divion into the turnbuckle and takes shoulder blocks to him. He whips him to the ropes and catches him on the rebound with a back body drop that sends him through the table. Feeling the blood loss Bundy slumps against the ropes, but soon shakes the cobwebs. He hits the ropes intending for the Big Splash, but Divion jumps up and attempts his Jumping STO. Bundy has it telegraphed from their last match, though, and blocks it with a right hand. Sadistik falls against the ropes, but comes back with a huge right of his own. Bundy goes for another punch, but Divion ducks underneath and kicks him in the balls. He takes him down with the jumping STO. He pins, 1-2-3, and it’s over.]

Jack congratulates Divion on the hard fought victory. Bill says he’s eager to see the triple threat.


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Valora vs. Xavier Langston vs. Matrix vs. Kronin vs. Jasmine Lucky

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.]


Graveyard Shift 131

Posted: November 14th, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | 1 Comment »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:
HxC Tournament
The Angel of Death vs. Father Nathan

Main Event
Scott Vyper’s Championship Crowning


Graveyard Shift 131 - McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois


Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up showing the WMW, ESN and Graveyard Shift banners in the McCormick Place Convention 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.]

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 Tournament of Tournaments

Writer: Eric

["Never Let It Die," hits over the house PA as Eric Dillinger steps out onto the ramp way wearing an all-black suit and tie with a white shirt underneath. He holds a microphone in one hand and a black sack in the other. The crowd is literally going insane for the Bastard Icon.]

Jack Gene – Right now, we're going to be treated to a very special announcement by none other than Eric Dillinger. With the partnership with ESN, it seems like Brad Johnson has once again been given free reign to book the show as he wants to, and he's giving some of those reigns to the members of this roster. We're going to find out what Eric is doing down here and... man, listen to this crowd. The WMW fans have really taken to Eric Dillinger in recent weeks.

Bill Hughes – After such a big showing at El Dia it certainly is no surprise that the Bastard Icon has given them a reason to cheer for him once again.

Jack Gene – Shoot Title contendership aside, Bill, Eric is out here for another reason and that’s regarding the mystery tournament we announced earlier. Let’s take a listen.

[The crowd dies down as Eric sets down the sack which stands up on its own.]

Eric Dillinger – It was a well-guarded secret in the company, but it’s finally time to come out with what tonight’s tournament is and what it’s about. Especially with how big the internet has become in playing a part in giving out wrestling’s biggest spoilers I’m surprised that no one has heard anything more than who the participants were. Before I give it away, let me give y’all a little back story into how this came about. It’s no secret that I came from a rough back ground in this business and no matter how far away you try to move from it, you never can. You never can forget what it’s like to grate someone’s face with barbed wire, hit your first chair shot, or throw someone through a table. You never forget any of it. Naturally, one day as I was training for my match with Jade, the idea just came to me. In turn I took that idea to Ben Cash, Brad Johnson, and even Alex Matheson on how to put this thing together.

[He smiles as he looks around.]

Eric Dillinger - What came out of two months of work and preparation was the Blood Bowl, a three-week hardcore tournament. The winner gets what’s in the sack, bragging rights as the toughest man or woman in WMW, and a shot at the Heartlands Strap at Blizzard ’11. The tournament will consist of six initial matches, a semi-finals, and a three-way dance for the grand prize. It’s going to be a long night of blood loss, violence, and glory and so without further ado let’s get this show started!


Eugene vs. Rudiger Ildefonso Probst

Writer: Eric Dillinger

[The crowd is still going insane when Eric Dillinger leaves and Eugene makes his appearance at the top of the ramp with his music taking over from Eric’s. Wayne Inkster announces him as he slaps the hands of a few fans. Next Rudiger Ildefonso Probst, or RIP, is announced along with his music. The two men warm in the ring as they wait for the bell to sound. ]

Jack Gene announces that both of these men are newcomers to WMW, though both men are not new to the sport. Bill Hughes can’t help but make fun of both of these guys, calling them cookie-cutter wrestlers. He even goes as far as to say RIP is an 80’s throwback.

[The bell sounds and both men meet up in the center of the ring, collar-elbow. RIP pushes Eugene into the corner and quickly takes him out of it with a hip-toss into a standing arm bar. When Eugene refuses to quit he releases the hold and plants a hard kick straight into Eugene’s back. RIP takes the knees to his opponent and works him down onto the mat with a front chancery. A little more leverage is applied and he begins to choke Eugene. He punishes Eugene with straight knee shots to the top of the head and rolls him over for a count. He gets a near fall, but presses on with a blatant forearm choke in the pinning position. Given that the ref can do nothing he allows it to happen.]

Bill wants the match to become more hardcore, but admits satisfaction at RIP being a straightforward ass kicker. Jack says that judging from the look on the fan’s faces they probably agree with him.

[RIP pulls him up and slams a forearm into his chest. Eugene stumbles backwards and falls through the middle ropes to the outside. RIP follows. He clubs Eugene on the back, but the downed man pulls RIP into the guard rail. He hits chest first and falls back into a neck breaker on the concrete floor. Eugene quickly dives underneath the ring and the fans stir at the first sign of hardcore action tonight. He pulls out a steel chair, a folding table, and a plastic shopping bag. He throws them all into the ring before going back to RIP and smashing his head off the ring apron, rolling him back into the ring, and following. RIP gets to his feet first, but Eugene grabs the steel chair and smashes it into RIP’s face. The German National goes down in a heap and Eugene drives the point of the chair into his chest. He now takes the table and props it up in the corner of the ring. He comes back to RIP, lifts him to his feet, and puts him in a standing head scissors. As he goes to lift him for a power bomb, though, RIP drops to his knees, low blows Eugene, and lifts him onto his shoulders. He runs at the table and hits a flipping Samoan Drop onto it. The crowd explodes.]

Jack notes that both men have been opened up.

[Both men are busted open and are trading blows, punch for punch, in the center of the ring until RIP hits a boot on Eugene and spikes him into the mat with a ddt. He goes back to the chair and sets it up in between the top and middle turnbuckle. He picks up Eugene and lifts him onto his shoulders. He runs toward the chair, but Eugene slips off his shoulders and pushes him into the turnbuckle. RIP bounces backward giving Eugene the chance to grab him by the head and drive him into the chair. RIP falls to the mat and Eugene grabs the plastic bag from earlier. Dropping onto RIP’s back he holds the German down and wraps it around his head. RIP fights to get the bag off of his head, but to no avail. It’s a few seconds, but he eventually loses consciousness and the ref stops the match. Eugene rolls off of him as the bell sounds. Both men lie on the mat in pure exhaustion.]

Jack Gene says that if this is the first match of the night we’re going to need more than just one ambulance outside of the building tonight. Bill agrees.

[The scene fades.]


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Mike Barr vs. Pirate Ninja

Writer: Eric


[The camera switches to the back where we see Mike Barr walking through the hallway with Eric Dillinger. Mike is in his MMA shorts, gloves, and no shoes as he’s talking to Eric who still wears his all black suit.]

Mike Barr – I’m telling ya, this f***in’ guy won’t know what hit him!

[Just as they turn the corner Mike Barr bumps into Pirate Ninja! The two look stunned.]

Eric Dillinger – Well, I guess I better leave you two to it…

[At that, Eric walks away from them while they look at each other for a moment and then begin to brawl. The two men go punch for punch, but Mike pushes Pirate up against a wall with a tackle and spins him around to take him to the floor. He mounts him with punches and really begins taking it to him.]

Jack mention that although the fight may have started, the match hasn’t as there is no referee. Bill yells for one into his microphone, giddy with pleasure at the early beginning of the fight.

[Mike gets off of his opponent and looks for something to hit him with. He finds a trash can and comes back to Pirate. He smashes it over his head three times before dumping it on his head, contents and all. With Pirate trapped in the can Mike begins to throw wild punches into it. Pirate stumbles around the hallway until he falls down. He gets the trash can off of him and tries to get away, but Barr stays on top of him with stomps. A referee hits the scene and Mike attempts to pin him in the hallway with no luck.]

Bill says it’s a good thing they’re allowing the falls count anywhere stipulation to apply. Jack says when you have your best friend running the tournament things can always sway in your favor, implying Mike Barr is a favorite to win. Bill says there’s still a ways to go.

[Pirate gets to his feet and comes up with a low blow that staggers Mike Barr. Pirate gets to his feet and stumbles around looking for a weapon. He comes up with a chair and zeroes in on Mike. As Mike stands he throws it, but Mike ducks! The chair hits the camera and our view goes to static.]

Bill yells for another camera to get on scene. Jack is also eager to see what is happening.

[Our view switches to another camera that is seen moving erratically through the hallways. As it comes to where Mike Barr and Pirate Ninja just were we find that they have disappeared.]

Jack says that this is what happens when you allow falls to count anywhere. The announcers get word that the camera man will keep looking for the two men and we will get back to that match when we do, but the show must go on.

[The scene fades.]


The New Reign of Vyper Begins

Writer: Garvin and Scott

[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.

[With that, he begins to walk a way. Just then a stage hand walks into the scene.]

Stagehand - I apologize for disturbing you Mr. Vyper, but Mr. Johnson would like to speak with you.

Scott Vyper - Probably wants to discuss celebratory measures for tonight, tell Brad I'll be right there. I'm going to make a pit stop before hand.

[the stagehand hurries off and Vyper walks off camera]


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The Big Sauce Man vs. Evan Cash

Writer: Eric Dillinger
[The camera goes to the ring where newcomer, The Big Sauce Man, is eagerly awaiting his match with Evan Cash. Evan’s music hits and the young man comes sprinting down to the ring. He slides into the ring and goes straight for BSM with punches and kicks that back him into the corner. Despite being the smaller man Evan is doing some serious damage. He goes to whip BSM, but the big man stops him in his tracks, pulls him back, and reverses the whip that sends Cash outside the ring. BSM follows and goes underneath the ring and pulls out a cheese grater. He kicks cash in the stomach, pushes him against the guard rail, and begins to run it back and forth against Evan’s face. Blood flows and Evan rakes BSM’s eyes to get a break away from him. Evan nears the time keeper’s table and grabs the ring bell. With a running head start he charges BSM, but the big man picks him up in mid run and side-walk slams him on the concrete. He goes for the pin, but Evan kicks out just before three.]

Jack says Evan has a lot of hear t to keep going like this after that punishment. Bill notes that Evan came from the WTF with Eric Dillinger and Jordan Keyser and that this toughness is something they should come to expect from Evan. That, and, he is Ben Cash’ son.

[BSM grabs Evan’s hair and throws him into the ring before going under the ring again for more weapons. BSM pulls two chairs and slides them into the ring along with a claw hammer. Evan Cash is quick to recover and grabs one of the chairs before BSM can enter the ring and get to his feet. As the colossal giant gets to his knees cash sends him down to the mat with a huge chair shot. He drops the chair and goes for the pin. Bundy kicks out and Cash looks flabbergasted. He drives punches into the open gash on his forehead from the chair shot and goes for the pin. Again, BSM kicks out. Cash now gets one of the folding chairs and sets it up in the middle of the ring. He pulls BSM onto the chair and seats the dazed man in it. Cash grabs the other chair and points at BSM, receiving a huge pop from the crowd. He lifts the chair above his head and brings it crashing down onto BSM. The chair bends and is seemingly stuck on BSM’s head.]

Bill and Jack agree that should be the end of BSM who looks to be unconscious from that last chair shot. Bill wonders where the son of a billionaire learned to be so ruthless. Jack offers Jordan Keyser as an answer.

[Cash forgoes toppling the big man out of the chair and grabs the claw hammer. Evan climbs to the top rope and points at BSM. He takes it in both hands, with the steel of the hammer pointed downward, and jumps off. Cash delivers an ax-handle smash that knocks BSM out of the chair and onto the mat. The blood pools underneath his head as Cash makes the cover. 1-2-3 and it’s over. Wayne Inkster announces Cash as the winner.]

Jack questions the morality of the tournament if this is the kind of brutality it is going to showcase while Bill notes that they’ve seen worse in WMW. Jack ponders if he ever saw an unconscious man get assaulted with a hammer.

[The scene fades.]


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Irish Ninja vs. Mystery Woman

Writer: Eric Dillinger

[Paramedics are still tending to BSM as they try to move him out of the ring as Irish Ninja’s music hits and Wayne Inkster announces him to the ring. Irish makes his way down to the ring and slaps the hands of a few fans as he takes swigs from his bottle of whiskey. As he nears the ringside barrier, though, a figure flies out of nowhere and dropkicks him. The whiskey flies and is nowhere to be seen.]

Bill yells in bewilderment of what it was as Jack informs him it was the Mystery Woman we’ve seen run through WMW as of late. Bill sighs a sigh of relief as he’s become a fan of her with sexual implications. Jack sighs.

[Irish is back on his fight and going toe-to-toe with the Mystery Woman, each person going blow for blow. Irish gets the upper hand with an European Uppercut and backs the Mystery Woman into the ring steps, the steel barrier, and then into the ring apron. He then grabs the Mystery Woman by the hair and performs a hair toss into the steps, dislodging them. Irish takes the time to revel in his surprise attacker’s situation and paint brushes the back of her head. He then grabs a head full of hair and leads her over to where the Big Sauce Man is finally being rolled out of the ring and onto the stretcher. The Mystery Woman, however, throws an elbow into his gut and throws him face first into the BSM.]

Bill makes light of BSM being used as a weapon while Jack yells for those paramedics to get him out of there before something bad happens.

[As if one cue one of the paramedics tries to push the stretcher away, but the Mystery Woman stops him. She pushes him away and takes hold of the stretcher, aiming it at Irish, and runs it straight into him like a battering ram. Irish flies onto the concrete floor. All four paramedics try to wrest BSM’s body away from her, but to no avail. The Mystery Woman slaps one of the way away, kicks another in the groin, and throws a third over the guard rail. The fourth paramedic ops to have none of her and just walks away. Irish, though, is given enough time to get his bearings and hits the woman with a flying body block from the ring apron. She’s sandwiched against the guard rail, but Irish hits his head as well and is busted open.]

Jack mentions that none of these matches tonight aren’t going to be very ring savvy if they ever make it to the ring in the first place.

[Irish stumbles to his feet as the Mystery Woman is still reeling from his attack. Out of the corner of Irish’ eye he sees something that interests him and he goes for it. Sticking out from underneath the ring is the bottle of whiskey from before. He sticks head straight back and empties what’s little is left down his gullet and makes an exaggerated wiping motion as he’s done. Angry that the bottle is empty he smashes it on the dislodged steel steps. With a new weapon in hand he pulls the Mystery Woman up to her knees and pushes her, throat first, against the guard rail. He applies pressure to her back to choke her with the railing, but pulls her head back by the hair. He takes the jagged, broken glass and stabs at her fore head. The pain is enough to make the woman jerk and for Irish to lose his footing, but he still stabs twice more at her with each stab landing on her face.]

Jack talks about how sadistic the Pirate has become given his lack of alcohol as Bill makes note that he’s taking too much time to celebrate now that he’s done his damage.

[The blood is enough to drive the Mystery Woman into a rage as she low blows Irish from behind, who’s still show boating, and give him a ddt onto the floor. She boots him back to where BSM is still on the stretcher. She puts Irish on his back and then sandwiches herself between the stretcher and BSM. With one heave she pushes BSM off of the stretcher and onto Irish. The crowd groans as they see Irish being sandwiched between the 400-pounder and the concrete floor. The Mystery Woman pulls a chair from underneath the ring, raises it, and swings it down onto Irish’s still exposed head repeatedly. After the fourth chair shot she drops down on top of BSM and makes the cover. The referee makes the count, 1-2-3, and Wayne Inkster announces her the winner.]

Jack Gene calls into his microphone for more paramedics. Bill, however, says it’s too late and that BSM hasn’t moved in twenty minutes. He’s probably already dead seems to be the general consensus.

[The Mystery Woman stands, looks down at Irish, and says, “Awwwwww, this toy’s broken. I’ll have to find a new one. ]


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The Angel of Death vs. Father Nathan

Writer: Amanda/Tabi

Jack Gene - And coming up next is a big match, fans. The Angel of Death tries to move up into the Ace Superior Division by knocking off the former Ace Superior Champion, Father Nathan. Father Nathan, meanwhile, is looking to rebound from his big match loss at El Dia to Scott Vyper that cost him the Ace Superior Championship belt. Definitely a must win bout for both people involved, here Bill.

Bill Hughes - Well, I'll tell you what I wanna know here, Jack... I wanna know firstly, how this match possibly helps Father Nathan. I mean if he wins, he's expected to win. If he loses, then he's lost to someone he should have beaten. It looks like this match doesn't really net him much. Secondly, I wanna know who the hell Kronk's Disease thinks the Angel of Death is under her mask.

Jack Gene - ... Still ripping off AWS Man (Also known as Bill)'s nicknames for Kronin?

Bill Hughes - Someone has to, and as AWS Man's #1 fan, I believe that the duty falls to me during the absence of my hero.

Jack Gene - Well, why don't you try to ask Kronin?

Bill Hughes - .... I tried, but the bastard wouldn't return my calls.

Jack Gene - I can't possibly imagine why. He did return my call, and I was actually able to get an answer to that question from him.

Bill Hughes - Really? Wow being an ass kisser helps out sometimes, huh? Well, who is it?

Jack Gene - After the match, I'll tell you. For right now, let's focus on the upcoming match as we go to Wayne Inkster in the ring for the introductions of our fighters.

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, the next match is an Ace Superior Divisional match and it is set for one fall. Introducing first, hailing from Mexico City, Mexico. She stands 5 feet, inches tall and weighs in at 155lbs. She is..THE ANGEL OF DEATH!!!!

[The lights in the arena dim and 'Avalancha' by Heroes Del Silencio plays over the PA as the Angel of Death glides in from the roof, landing on one of the turnbuckles as the crowd cheers and she holds her arms up before doing a back flip off the turnbuckle to the ring and backs up into the corner, leaning back against the turnbuckle, awaiting her opponent.]

Jack Gene - And it looks like the Angel of Death is all business here tonight. You know what's interesting about her? I was speaking to Jane Coughlin, and she made the remark that NO ONE in WMW management has seen the Angel of Death with her mask off. It makes Kronin's conspiracy theory that much more interesting that no one associated with WMW has seen the Angel of Death without her mask and thus, no one really knows who she is under the mask.

Bill Hughes - Are you going to keep torturing us with your inside scoop from the paranoid stoner man, or are you going to say something useful, like who Kronk's Disease thinks it is?

Jack Gene - Heh, I think I'm going to hold onto this tidbit for a bit.

Wayne Inkster - And introducing her opponent, Originally from Dublin, Ireland, he now hails from right here in Cleveland, Ohio! Standing 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing in at 250lbs, he is.... FATHER NATHAN!!!

['The Blood of Cu Chulain' plays over the PA as Father Nathan walks out, carrying his cross on his back, pausing at the entrance way, looking over the crowd who is on their feet cheering loudly for him. He stares at the Angel of Death in the ring and nods as he then begins to make his way down to the ring, pausing to set up his cross at ringside and kneeling down, mouthing the Serenity Prayer as he then climbs into the ring and stretches, preparing himself for the combat to come. The referee, Luna Pier calls for the bell and both fighters walk out to the middle of the ring, staring each other down, exchanging words. The Angel of Death runs back and slingshots off the ropes, charging at Father Nathan who takes her down with a clothesline. The Angel of Death bounces right back to her feet, only to be taken down again by Father Nathan. Angel of Death bounces back to her feet and ducks under the clothesline attempt of Father Nathan, and takes him to a knee with a dropkick to the knee. The Angel of Death then moves to the ropes, rebounding off and jumping up onto the shoulders of Nathan, taking him down with a hurricanrana.]

Jack Gene comments on the impressive start the Angel of Death has gotten off to, while Bill Hughes continues to speculate on who Kronin thinks might be the secret identity of the Angel of Death.

[The match bogs down, the two fighters trading blows, Father Nathan hanging in there with the much faster Angel of Death, and managing to hit a few power moves on the Angel of Death, the highlight being his trademark forward Samoan roll. From there, Father Nathan pulls the Angel of Death to her feet and sends her hard into the ropes, the Angel of Death soars off from the ropes, trying for a flying forearm, but Nathan catches her and takes her to the mat with a Fallaway Slam.]

Jack comments on the power game from Father Nathan, saying it's the best chance he has to win and questioning how much the Angel of Death will be able to take. Bill continues to Speculate on the Angel of Death's identity, this time picking Jade. Jack Gene reminds Bill that Jade is Chinese, not Mexican and doesn't speak Spanish.

[The next few minutes of the match are back and forth action as the two continue to try to get momentum on their side. At about the 4 minute mark, Father Nathan comes off the ropes and tries for a power clothesline but the Angel of Death ducks under it and jumps into the air, nailing Father Nathan with a Trouble in Paradise style kick that stuns the Irishman and sends him staggering.]

Jack Gene comments that the Angel of Death is taking a page from Valora's playbook as that move was commonly used by the one half of WMW's Hardcore Icons. Bill reminds Jack that Valora was one of the Angel of Death's trainers so obviously she'd know some of Valora's moves.

[In the ring meanwhile, the Angel of Death jumps up and tries for a reverse STO but Father Nathan counters, lifting her up and dropping her back first across his knee.]

Jack comments on the effectiveness of that counter, as it will weaken the Angel of Death's aerial arsenal. Bill agrees with that assessment and says that this match has turned out to be entertaining.

[Father Nathan runs to the ropes and jumps onto the ropes and off of, trying for a fist slam but the Angel of Death rolls out-of-the-way and Father Nathan's fist hits nothing but mat. Jack Gene comments on the rarity of a high risk move from Father Nathan.]

Bill Hughes suggests that Father Nathan should probably stick to what he knows best.

[Father Nathan gets to his feet, holding his hand, trying to shake feeling back into it. The Angel of Death runs up and jumps up, planting Father Nathan face first into the mat with a Reverse STO and from there she wraps her legs around his neck, locking in the Koji Clutch. Luna Pier drops down checking for the submission as Father Nathan tries to fight his way out of the hold.]

Jack Gene comments on how perfect a submission hold the Koji Clutch is for a bigger opponent like Father Nathan. Bill Hughes remarks that when this hold chokes Father Nathan out, he can practically kiss a Ace Superior Title shot goodbye.

[Just then, the crowd makes a noise of surprise and the camera pans to show the Mystery Woman running down to the ring, lead pipe in hand. The Angel of Death sees the Mystery Woman coming and breaks the hold on Nathan, jumping to her feet and catching the Mystery Woman with a boot to the gut before hitting a jawbreaker, sending the Mystery Woman to the mat. The Angel of Death picks up the lead pipe and looks at it, a wicked grin crossing her features as she readies herself to level the Mystery Woman. The Mystery Woman sees Father Nathan starting to get to his feet, dazed and shaking his head. She circles around a bit and suddenly the Angel of Death spins around, taking a mighty swing in a discus motion. Mystery Woman ducks the swing and the Angel of Death cracks Father Nathan in the head making a sickening thud as Father Nathan stands there for a moment and then falls face first on the mat, a huge cut opening up, the blood pooling on the mat. The Angel of Death stands there with a stunned look on her face, dropping the lead pipe and dropping to a knee to check on Father Nathan, only to have the Mystery Woman grab her from behind and take her down with a Russian Legsweep, immediately locking in the same Koji Clutch move that Angel of Darkness had on just a few seconds ago. Luna Pier calls for the bell, and the match ends as a no-contest.]


After Match Happening

Writer: Amanda/Tabi

Jack Gene - Oh My God! what a brutal shot Father Nathan took from that lead pipe! We need some help out here, damnit!

Bill Hughes - Wait Jack, this isn't over yet! The Mystery Woman is going to answer all of our questions for us!!!

[Mystery Woman continues to choke out the Angel of Death and finally, the Angel of Death's movements slow and the Mystery Woman is heard shouting. "It's time to take back what I allowed you to use! You don't want to let her out and play, then I'll force you to bring her out!" As she reaches over and yanks at the mask, and after a few tries, the mask comes off, revealing that the Angel of Death is actually....]

Jack Gene and Bill Hughes - (Yelling in unison in surprise) VALORA!

Jack Gene - It's The Missouri Valley Champion, Valora!!!

Bill Hughes - This night just got a LOT better!

[The crowd breaks into explosive cheers to see their heroine back in WMW and the Mystery Woman breaks the hold, clutching the mask to her chest as she giggles and leaves the ring, pointing to Valora as Valora shakes her head, coming to and hearing the crowd, reaches up and realizes she's been unmasked looking around the ring frantically for her mask and her eyes settle on the Mystery Woman who is dangling the mask from her hand laughing manically. Valora narrows her eyes as she gets to her feet and points at the Mystery Woman.]

Valora - I'm gonna [bleep]ing kill you, you crazy bitch!

[The crowd picks up the all too familiar "Val's gonna kill you!" chant and the Mystery Woman seems to bask in the experience going as far as to blow Valora a kiss. Valora drops down and checks on Father Nathan, who has not moved a muscle since being accidentally hit by Valora's lead pipe shot.]

Jack Gene - Well Valora has been back in WMW for some time evidently! Sault St. Marie thought he fired her, but Valora found a way around it.. the question now is... now that it's known she's back here... do Brad Johnson and Ben Cash have to fire her again?

Bill Hughes - Not if they're smart they won't! Listen to the crowd! It's obvious WMW fans want their hardcore Icon back in WMW and Sault St. Marie isn't in charge anymore... But Valora obviously hasn't lost a step. If I were Father Nathan, Kronin, and Scott Vyper... I'd be very, very nervous right about now.

Jack Gene - Well speaking of Father Nathan, he looks pretty badly hurt. The medics are out here now, taking him to the back now... we're keep you updated if we get an injury update before the show ends...

[The scene fades.]


Still A Champion?

Writer: Garvin and Scott

[The shot opens up inside of Brad Johnson's makeshift office. Johnson stands up just as Scott Vyper walks in the door. He is not wearing his titles.]

Brad Johnson - Mr. Vyper. Thanks for coming to see me with such short notice. Look, I wanted to be the first WMW official to congratulate you on your win. I'm not going to sit here and imply that we've always seen eye to eye, but you are a great Champion, and a great member of Wrestling Midwest.

[Vyper raises his eyebrow at Brad's sudden interest in Vyper's success. He lowers his shades as if they were somehow deceiving him.]

Brad Johnson - I see you're not wearing your titles.

[Vyper smiles.]

Scott Vyper - They're in safe keeping.

Brad Johnson - Well, you deserve every accolade that you have fought for and earned. And, the "Hall of Fame" tag next to your name is a shining example of that. However...

[He pauses and takes a deep breath.]

Brad Johnson - I don't know the best way to go about this, but I'm in a position where I need to help push WMW into our next phase in life. Obviously, you are in a position of great power and great responsibility, and I'm going to have to ask you to do a bit of sacrificing to help us achieve our goals.

Scott Vyper - What, like dropping the ASC? Come on, I haven't even had it a month yet and you're already asking me to drop it.

Brad Johnson - I'm not asking you to drop the ASC. Well, specifically.

[More uncomfortable pauses.]

Brad Johnson - I'm not asking you to drop either of the titles. But, I am asking you to bring them both to the ring later on tonight. The truth is, we have plans for both the ASC and GLC, and unfortunately, those plans require them to not be around your waist.

Scott Vyper - You've got to be [bleep]ing kidding me. This is outrageous if you think you can strip me of these titles. I earned to be where I am and no one, not even you, is going to stop me from taking my place in history.

Brad Johnson - Well, that's the thing, Scott. I'm not doing this in spite. Understand that. I want to give you the honor that you deserve. Bring both titles to the ring later on tonight and I'll explain further.

[Vyper shakes his head.]

Scott Vyper - Brad... if you [beep] me over, the blood is going to be on your hands.

[With that, he walks out in a huff. The scene fades.]


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Wone vs. John Bundy

Writer: Eric

["Big" John Bundy is announced into the arena by Wayne Inkster with his music playing him down to the ring. Before he even makes it down to the ring, though, Wone comes barreling down the aisle from backstage at him with a baking sheet. He cracks it on Bundy’s back, causing the big man to stumble, and then hits him on the top of his head with it. John falls against the barrier and Wone goes to work with fists on him. A fan ringside hands Wone a frying pan with which he uses to strike Bundy and bust him open. Wone drops the pan and goes to whip Bundy across the aisle, but the big man reverses. Wone, however, jumps up and lands perched on the guard rail. He moonsaults backward and takes down Bundy. The crowd cheers.]

Jack Gene mentions this is the third match that has started non-traditionally. Bill hopes it becomes a recurring thing in WMW, but adds that it’s sad the Shoot Division will never see this level of intensity. Jack argues that it brings a different kind of intensity to the competition.

[Wone kicks Bundy in the gut over and over, moving him ringside in the process. Wone hits a wicked right hand that stuns him and hops onto the apron. He comes flying off with a diving hurricanrana that propels Bundy onto the concrete floor. Not done yet Wone jumps back onto the apron and hits another moonsault onto Bundy. He covers, but can only get a two count. Wone continues to work on Bundy, who is seemingly lifeless at this point. Wone pulls him up and forces him into the corner. Blood streaming down his face as Wone stands across from him with a chair in hand. He runs at Bundy, throws the chair at him, and follows in with a dropkick that smashes it into Bundy’s face! The chair crackles and bends as Bundy goes limp. Wone covers, but this time Bundy is able to get his foot on the bottom rope. Wone gets angry and goes outside the ring where he sets up a table across the ring apron and guard rail. He reenters the ring to find Bundy back on his feet. Wone lands a punch, but Bundy just floors Wone with a short arm clothesline. Bundy, with crimson streaming into his eyes, stumbles around blindly before come to the turnbuckle he was previously trapped against. He rips at them until the steel is exposed. Wone gets back to his feet and clubs Bundy from behind, but receives a poke to the eye when he turns around. Bundy puts Wone in a standing head scissors, turns, and power bombs Wone into the exposed steel turnbuckles.]

Jack Gene is amazed that both men are still standing after those exchanges. First with Bundy mounting an offense that saw Wone get slammed through a folded out chair, then later getting suplexed to the concrete, and sandwiched between the guard rail and the steel steps. Now Wone has reversed the power bomb with a hurricanra that spiked Bundy’s head onto a steel chair!

[Wone is back on the offensive with a few mounted punches in the corner and performs a monkey flip that lands Bundy onto a steel chair. Wone jumps to the top rope and readies for something, but a man jumps the barrier and makes a b-line for Wone. Wone turns in time to see that it is Bob Wire, but is still pushed off his perch and lands crotched on the top rope. From there Bob takes Wone off the ropes and slams him through the table Wone had set up earlier with a spinebuster slam. Quickly Bob gets Wone back into the ring and grabs a fresh chair. Wone fights to get to his feet, but is sent back down to the mat by a sickening chair shot from Bob. Not giving up Wone is on his hands and knees trying to get up, but Bob hits him across the back twice to make sure he stays down. Bob sees out of the corner of his eye that Bundy is beginning to stand. He takes up position behind him. Bundy sees Wone’s prone body for a few seconds before its lights out. Bob cracks the chair across the back of his head, causing him to fall flat on top of Wone. Bob forces the referee to make the count. 1-2-3 and it’s over.]


Mike Barr VS Pirate Ninja, Pt. 2

Writer: Eric

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 vs. Divion Sadistik

Writer: Eric Dillinger
[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.]
Bill says that things aren't looking good for the Pirate early on. Jack agrees and says he needs to mount some kind of offense if he hopes to last longer than five minutes in this match.

[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.]
Jack comments about the hooks still hanging from Pirate's skin. Bill commends Pirate for continuing on in that situation.

[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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A New Champion Is Crowned

Writer: Scott and Garvin

[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.]

Jack Gene - And here comes WMW Owner Brad Johnson, and we're apparently about to see the very foundation crumble. Johnson, ordering Vyper to come to the ring to drop the titles he earned last week at El Dia.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, not much of a homecoming for the guy. Pretty disrespectful if you ask me.

[The music fades as Johnson paces around the ring.]

Brad Johnson - Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time that I introduce to you, your Great Lakes and Ace Superior Champion, Scott... Vyper!

[With that, Vyper's music hits and he walks down to the ring. He wears both the GLC and ASC around his waist.]

Jack Gene - You can tell just by the look in his eyes that Scott is peeved. What an uncomfortable situation here.

Bill Hughes - Will he even drop the titles? You know, there's a chance that he'll crack Johnson over the head with the titles. He's always been a rebel, always doing what's best for Scott Vyper, and I just don't see how this is good for him.

Jack Gene - Brad Johnson suggests it is good for him and good for everyone. Let's just give Johnson a chance to explain his plan.

[As Vyper hits the ring, the music fades. He walks up to Johnson and stands staring a hole through him.]

Brad Johnson - Scott, I appreciate you coming down here, and am glad you decided to bring the titles with you. But right now, it's time for you to hand the titles over.

[Vyper starts to pace.]

Scott Vyper - You've got a lot of nerve asking me to do this. I fought 3 men. I defeated 3 men to get to where I am right now. I kicked the asses of the best in this business. I broke down the unbeatable Father Nathan. I destroyed the crowning jewel of this company in Kronin. And, I played Xavier Langston like a pawn piece. And yet, after all of that, after shutting up the critics, after shutting up my opponents, and after chiseling my name, once again, in the history books, you want to take that away from me.

[Johnson shakes his head.]

Brad Johnson - My actions are not in spite of your accomplishments. You've got to trust me, Scott. You hand over the titles and you will get the full honor you deserve.

[Vyper stares at Brad Johnson intensely. He looks at both of the titles. The crowd boos and Vyper grabs the ropes and yells at the crowd to shut up. He walks back over to Brad Johnson. Finally, he reluctantly removes the titles and hands them over to Brad Johnson. Johnson smiles.]

Brad Johnson - Ladies and Gentlemen, with great admiration, we can now all look at Scott Vyper as the man who retired both the Ace Superior Championship and the Great Lakes Championship.

Bill Hughes - What?!

Jack Gene - My god! Retired? Both titles?

Bill Hughes - How in the hell is that honoring Scott Vyper? That's a slap in the face. What are we supposed to do now? Survive on the HLC and Shoot? Bull[bleep].

[Johnson hands the titles off to a stage hand before turning back to Scott, who looks irate.]

Scott Vyper - You've got to be [bleep]ing me. Retired? Retired?

Brad Johnson - Scott, with your win, you've proven that the Great Lakes and the Ace Superior didn't truly represent what you did at El Dia. But this will.

[Just then, Johnson points up at the ceiling. As Vyper looks up, a spot light points towards a briefcase hanging from the rafters. It begins to lower.]

Jack Gene - A briefcase? What's going on? What's in the briefcase.

Bill Hughes - Relax, Jack.

[As the briefcase reaches them, Johnson unhooks it and opens it up. He pulls out another title.]

Brad Johnson - Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to your new Midwest Champion, Scott Vyper!

[With that, he hands the title off, streamers, balloons and confetti falls from the ceiling. He shakes hands with Vyper and leaves the ring. Vyper looks at the new Midwest title and smiles from ear to ear. Vyper raises the belt up high and the crowd is irate. Finally, Vyper slings the belt over his shoulder and he begins to speak.]

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!

[Vyper drops the mic and "Broken Hands" by Lamb of God plays again. Vyper raises the title in the air as the crowd boos. The scene fades.]


Fuel 40

Posted: October 22nd, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

Fuel 40 – October 22nd, 2010 – WMW Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

Shoot Championship Weigh-In
Jade vs. Eric Dillinger

Great Lakes Championship #1 Contender
20-Man Over-the-Top Challenge: Amariie, The Angel of Death, Arick Wills, Bob Wire, Boris Drago, Divion Sadistik, El Oso, Father Nathan, Jerry the Clown, John Bundy, Jasmine Lucky, Jordan Keyser, Marty Poppins, Matrix, Mystery Woman, Ryven, Scott Vyper, Tim Tyler, Tyson Banes, Xavier Langston


Last Week on Fuel 39

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up showing Xavier Langston hovering over a beaten Arick Wills.]

Voice Over - At Fuel 39, Xavier Langston finally got his revenge on Arick Wills. After Wills was credited for being the man that took Langston out with an injury, Langston struck back and may have put Wills on the table. With nothing else in his way, will he do the same damage to Father Nathan? Or will Father Nathan continue to hide from the challenge?

[The shot changes to show Eric Dillinger motioning that the Shoot Championship will be around his waist.]

Voice Over - Eric Dillinger has proven to be one of the greatest wrestlers on the WMW roster. With wins over Jasmine Lucky and "Boom Boom" Butterfield, Eric is continuing to prove that he will give Jade a worthy challenge. But, will his momentum last into El Dia?

[The shot changes to show shots of Divion Sadistik as he defeats John Bundy.]

Voice Over - Divion Sadistik claimed the #1 Contendership for the Heartlands Championship with his win over John Bundy. But, before he goes for the title, he must first make it through the 20-man Over-the-Top Challenge, tonight.

...

Welcome to Fuel 40.

[The scene fades.]

Fuel 40 - October 23rd, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Fuel 40! And we are coming to you from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. My name is Jack Gene and I'm alongside Bill Hughes, and we've got another fast-moving webisode of Fuel ready for you. Today's episode is a build-up towards El Dia de los Muertos 2010. Only two things on the card tonight: The Shoot Championship weigh in, and a 20-man, Over-the-Top Challenge to determine who will face Kronin for the Great Lakes Championship.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, Jack. A lot of big names in that match. Xavier Langston, John Bundy, Boris Drago, Scott Vyper, plus the Heartlands and Ace Superior Champions, Bob Wire and Father Nathan. We could see the ASC face the GLC in a title for title match.

Jack Gene - There are definitely a lot of opportunities here tonight. 20 entered, 1 will walk out with the GLC title shot. But, right now, we're going to turn it over to John and Stephen Squires in the back, as we build up the Shoot Championship weigh-in. Later on tonight, they'll be taking a look at the reigning Champion Jade. Right now, they take a look at Eric Dillinger.

[The shot fades.]

Shoot Weigh-In: Eric Dillinger

Writer: Eric

[The shot opens up backstage with John and Stephen Squires. They sit in front of a flat screen TV that has the El Dia 2010 logo, along with a shot of Jade, Eric Dillinger and the Shoot Championship.]

Stephen Squires - It's all over Twitter, Facebook, and even WMW's homepage, and it's time for us to dive right in: Eric Dillinger vs Jade, in the new Lion's Den MMA, with the Shoot Championship on the line. I'm Stephen Squires, and with me as always is my brother John.  And I know I'm not the only one excited for this match.

John Squires - That's for sure. I am literally chomping at the bit to see this match up as it's shaping up to be the greatest Shoot Title match we've seen yet.

Stephen Squires - How do you figure, John?

John Squires - It's all about the contender for the title, or strap as he calls. Hailing from the great state of Texas, a state that's produced some of the greatest athletes this world has seen, is a man who's known the world over for being one of the toughest professional wrestlers on the face of the planet. He's been hit with chairs, put through tables and glass, lacerated with barbed wire, and he's even lost an ear along the way. It takes nothing short of calling in the National Guard to keep him down. That, in itself, tell me that we could very well see the first man to eat a Jade kick and not fall flat on his face.

Stephen Squires - And if Jade chooses to go down the submission road with Dillinger he's the type to face injury rather than tap out as proven when he faced off against Father Nathan for the Ace Superior Championship. That kind of will and determination just could be the thing that puts a new title around his waist, but he is still relatively untested in the cage.

John Squires - That is true. He has only had two matches in the cage, but if we can indicate anything from his performances so far it's that whatever his training team is feeding him... It's working.

Stephen Squires - Certainly so. The team houses Andrew O'Reilly, former Golden Gloves Champion turned pro wrestler, Mike Barr, a 4th degree black belt in Brazillian Ju Jitsu, Eric Styles, Lucha Libre legend who's trained countless professional wrestlers, and his own son, John Dillinger.  

John Squires - Tell me, what does his son bring to the table?

Stephen Squires - Boyish good looks, water, and fresh towels. Actually, from what I hear he's a chip off the old block. For just turning sixteen the kid is a monster and makes for a great grappling and work out partner for his dad. All in all, I'd say he's got the perfect training team behind him. They've changed up his diet, given him a new training regimen, and the guy was already a monster to begin with. Let's not forget about his ground game which is what he's got going the best for him.

John Squires - Definitely. A guy that size who's got the strength and awareness to watch all of his extremities and you'd better believe that makes for a dangerous equation. Mike Barr and Eric have taught him some serious ground D and offense. However, I don't see him winning by submission.

Stephen Squires - What do you say then?

John Squires - Technical knockout. He'll get Jade on her back until she can't defend. The ref will have no choice but to call it at that point, but that's if he can get Jade on her back in the first place.

Stephen Squires - Eric Dillinger defnitely does have the skills necessary to win and not a lot of weakness going into this barring his experience in the ring. It'll be an interesting match up to say the least. We'll be back a little later to take a look at the Shoot Champion, Jade. Stay tuned.

[The scene fades.]


The Knights Are Here To Stay

Writer: MOD

["You Found Me" by The Fray plays over the PA system when Damien Knight along with Zana Knight making their way down to the ring. The crowd boos them both endlessly what seems to be almost out of the arena. Damien and Zana Knight ignore the boos and make their way into the ring. Zana Knight immediately asks for a mic from Wayne Inkster, but Wayne look reluctant to do so. Zana Knight gives off an angry look and Wayne does not want any problems, so gives the mic to Zana Knight. Zana Knight hands the mic to Damien Knight and he begins to speak.]

Damien Knight - Straight down to business. I guess the old saying is true you can lead a horse to water, but you cant make him drink it. I have tried to help Arick Wills put gold around his waist, but as we have all witnessed he failed miserably. I was a big support of Arick Wills' success in WMW, but I guess he wasn't what I thought he was. So, I am officially parting ways with Arick Wills. I will be putting my focus else where.

[The fans continue to boo Damien Knight as he speaks....]

Damien Knight - SHUT UP!!!!! You fans are rude. Just listen to what I have to say. DAMN!

[The fans begins to boo Damien Knight even louder. Zana Knight taunts the crowd.]

Damien Knight - Now, before I was rudely interrupted. Like I was saying, there has been some controversy with my wife and I, but I am here to let you all know that I am no longer divorcing my wife. The Knights are here to stay.

[Zana Knight shakes her head in approval; agreeing with the statement just made from Damien Knight.]

Damien Knight - With that being said, We are here to put everyone on notice. We are bringing HELL back to WMW!!!!

[Damien Knight drops the mic and "You Found Me" by The Fray plays over the PA system as Damien and Zana Knight begin to exit the ring and make their way up to the top of the ramp. Out of no where Arick Wills comes from backstage with a chair in hand and catches The Knights off guard. Arick Wills levels Damien Knight with a chair shot to the skull. Zana Knight is in shock with the actions of Arick Wills. The King of Wrestling proceeds to give Zana a chair shot to the skull for good measure as well. Arick Wills holds the chair in the air and taunts the fans. The fans cheer Arick Wills on as security make their way out to the ramp to hold Arick Wills back from causing anymore damage. Paramedics finally make their way out from the back to check on The Knights. The scene fades.]

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Shoot Weigh-In: Jade

Writer: Amanda

[The shot opens up backstage with John and Stephen Squires. They sit in front of a flat screen TV that has the El Dia 2010 logo, along with a shot of Jade, Eric Dillinger and the Shoot Championship.]

John Squires - And welcome back, WMW fans!  We showed you a bit about Eric Dillinger going into this fight, now let's take a look at Jade.

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.

Stephen Squires - It is at that, John, but we have to pause for a bit here to get back to Fuel 40.  We'll be back a little later with the official weigh-in for Jade vs. Eric Dillinger. Stay tuned.

[The scene fades.]


The Shoot Weigh-In: Jade vs. Eric Dillinger

Writer: Amanda, Eric and Garvin

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

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and gentlemen, it is time for the Shoot Championship weigh-in. First, the challenger, reigning from San Antonio,TX he is Eric Dillinger!

[“Never Let It Die,” hits as Eric Dillinger enters the scene in his MMA shorts, black Cauliflower Crew t-shirt, WMW beanie, and no shoes. Following close behind him is the Cauliflower Crew themselves who have been working so hard to train him. Most of them wave to the crowd, though Mike Barr is seen sneering as he goes past. Eric, meanwhile, points out to the crowd to get a cheap pop.]

Stephen Squires - Stephen Squires with Jack and Bill again to comment on the weigh in. What are your thoughts on Dillinger’s number one contendership?

Jack Gene - As I’ve stated before, I’m not too confident on Dillinger’s ability in the cage. Sure, he’s been a great professional wrestler, but I’m saying if Jade can get around Dillinger’s strength and size advantage then we’ll be seeing her walk out the champ once again.

John Squires - Are you blind? Have you not seen his past two fights in the cage? I don’t know what his training team has been feeding him, but he’s looking better and better every time he gets in there. The guy’s been working hard and I think we’re going to see real results.

Bill Hughes - I’m with John on this one which says a lot because I don’t really like John. But all joking aside, Dillinger’s a guy who’s got a serious back ground as a mat based wrestler. He’s got the guy who taught him all that mat wrestling in his corner again AND Mike Barr who’s a Brazillian Ju-Jitsu specialist.

John Squires – That right. From what I’m hearing Eric’s taking to Ju-Jitsu like a newborn shark does to the ocean.

[Dillinger removes his shirt and beanie before tossing it to his son who catches them. Eric makes an inaudible joke to the woman at the scale. Apparently it was pretty funny because everyone around him is laughing.]

Wayne Inkster - Eric Dillinger weighs in at 240 lbs.

[He does typical muscle flex before rolling his eyes and stepping off the scale and taking back his things from his son. As he puts on his shirt you can see him joking with Andrew.]

Jack Gene - Dillinger’s normally about ten pounds heavier.

John Squires – I talked to Andrew O’Reilly and he’s told me that he’s got Eric doing a lot of boxing cardio. That’s probably where the weight went.


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

["The Jade Dragon Concerto" plays over the PA as Jade walks out with her trainers who are getting stared down by Mike Barr. She is wearing a black sports bra trimmed in Jade green and darker colored Jade green shorts.]

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.

Bill Hughes - Well, maybe she's just leaning down and trimming off body fat down to muscle and the like.  We don't know the whole story as to why she's losing weight.

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.

[Eric Dillinger says something to his crew before he walks back to Johnson and stands in front of Jade. Johnson gets in between them and both raise their firsts for some photo ops with Eric smiling and winking at his opponent.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and gentlemen, your Shoot Championship fight for El Dia de los Muertos 2010! Jade! ...vs. Eric Dillinger!

Stephen Squires - Well, we've got some varying opinions of this matchup, but after tonight, it's up to these two fighters. Nothing else stands in their way. The time to focus is now, and they have 8 days. 8 days, we meet here again in WMW Arena for El Dia de los Muertos 2010. Stay tuned.

[The crowd pops as more cameras flash. The scene fades.]


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20-Man Over-the-Top Challenge

Writer: Garvin

[In the WMW Arena, Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring alongside Referee John Law. Referees Stephen Tyler and Luna Pier stand on the outside. In each corner stands John Bundy, Boris Drago, Marty Poppins and Jasmine Lucky.]

Wayne Inkster announces the next contest, tonight's Main Event. He says that this match is to determine who will face Kronin at El Dia de los Muertos for the Great Lakes Championship. He introduces the first four fighters, who stand in the ring with him: John Bundy, Boris Dragon, Marty Poppins and Jasmine Lucky. He says that this is a 20-fighter Over-the-Top Challenge, which will start with 4 fighters in the ring. As soon as one is eliminated, they will be replaced until all 20 fighters have been entered. Those 20 fighters were picked at random by WMW Owner Brad Johnson. An elimination occurs when a fighter is thrown over the top rope and hits the floor with both feet. Jack and Bill talk about how important this match is for every person, and the shot to face Kronin will instantly throw them in the spotlight. Jack also notes that Bob Wire, the Heartlands Champion and Father Nathan, the Ace Superior Champion is involved in this match, which means even another Champion could face Kronin in a Champion vs. Champion match.

[John Law calls for the bell and the fight begins. Bundy, Drago and Jasmine instantly go after Marty Poppins. Instinctly, he runs away and in an effort to escape, he jumps over the top rope and out to the floor. He runs up the ramp and to the safety of the backstage.]

Inkster announces that Marty Poppins was the first elimination. He then introduces the next fighter, Tim Tyler. Bill still can't understand why Marty has a contract in WMW. He's glad that he won't be in the match at any capacity after this.

[Tim walks down to the ring. He's pretty slow. In the ring, Jasmine is trying to get Drago off of his feet, but obviously, he's much to large. Bundy walks over and smashes him with a forearm, but Drago fights it off. He pushes Jasmine off and quickly goes after Bundy. They trade rights and lefts. Jasmine gets back to her feet and drop kicks Drago in the back, causing him to stumble towards the ropes. Tim Tyler makes it about halfway down the ramp and then starts to talk to the camera guy, who - understandably - tries to avoid him. In the ring, Bundy grabs a hold of Jasmine and tosses her over the top rope. She hangs on. Drago and Bundy once again go at it in the center of the ring, throwing rights and lefts. Jasmine gets back into the ring. Drago has Bundy against the ropes and struggles to push him over. Jasmine joins in and forces Bundy out.]

Inkster announces that John Bundy was the second elimination. He then introduces the next fighter, Scott Vyper. Jack and Bill speculate this being a huge opportunity for Vyper to get back into the main event and the WMW GLC race.

[As Vyper hits the ring, he quickly levels Jasmine. Drago tries to trade rights and lefts, but Vyper takes him out with a chop block. Jasmine charges him, and he steps aside, forcing her over the top rope. She holds on. Boris charges and Vyper does the same thing. Boris collides with Jasmine and she goes out. Boris doesn't quite go over, and Vyper finishes the job. Boris hits the floor. Out run Amariie, followed by Arick Wills.]

Inkster announces that Jasmine Lucky was the third elimination and Boris Drago was the fourth. He then introduces the next two fighters, Arick Wills and Amariie. Jack and Bill talk about Amariie's triumphant return and how big this match would be for her if she won. She's been a Heartlands Champion and a Shoot Champion, and this is her time to jump into the Great Lakes Championship picture. Then, they discuss what Arick Wills did earlier tonight and say that they haven't received any updates yet on the conditions of Damien and Zana Knight. Bill hopes they are done and out for good. Jack notes that Tim Tyler is also in this match still, but still hasn't gotten into the ring.

[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.]

Inkster announces that Arick Wills is the fifth elimination. He then introduces the next fighter, The Angel of Death. Jack and Bill talk about TAOD's failed attempt at earning a Heartlands #1 Contendership spot after Bob Wire smashed her over the head with a chair. Bill is just happy that she's coming down to the ring like a normal human being and that we don't have to experience the sideshow that is her entrance.

[TAOD runs down to the ring. She slides in and shoots off the ropes. She takes Amariie down with a clothesline. Vyper still remains in the corner, holding his eye. As Amariie pops up, and ducks a followup clothesline. She catches TAOD. She wraps her up and lifts her, slamming her down with the Impaler. She then pulls her up and throws her over the top rope. She hits the floor. Bob Wire, with chair in hand, runs down the ramp.]

Inkster announces that The Angel of Death is the sixth elimination. He then introduces the next fighter, the reigning Heartlands Champion, Bob Wire. Jack notes that Bob is carrying the chair and says that's how he became the Heartlands Champion in the first place, and that he's undeserved. Bill suggests otherwise and says that Bob Wire is on track to being the best Heartlands Championship ever, besides Shank of course.

[As Bob Wire hits the ring, he slides in with the chair. Referee Stephen Tyler finally gets away from Tim Tyler. Tyler starts to head to the ring, but then gets into another conversation with a fan. Tyler jumps onto the apron and grabs the chair from him. Wire argues with him, and just then, Amariie comes over throws him over the top rope. He hits the ground. Jordan Keyser makes his way down to the ring.]

Inkster announces that Bob Wire is the seventh elimination. He then introduces the next fighter, Jordan Keyser. Jack is trying to figure out if Bob Wire's elimination was faster than Marty Poppins. Bill thinks the whole circumstance is a travesty. That Bob Wire got robbed by the ref's involvement.

[As Jordan hits the ring, he goes after Amariie. Amariie and Jordan trade blows, with Jordan getting the best of it. Vyper, who's been camping out in the corner finally gets involved and he takes Jordan down with a powerslam. As Jordan pops back up, Vyper shoots him off of the ropes. He catches Jordan and locks on a sleeper, before slamming him down with a neckbreaker variation. He pops back up and hovers over Jordan. Jordan gets back to his feet holding his neck, but he fights off Vyper's attack. Amariie rakes him in the back and then hits him with the Impaler. The crowd is now on their feet, cheering for Amariie. She pulls up Jordan, and with the help of Vyper, throws him over the top rope. He hits the floor. Tyson Banes runs out.]

Inkster announces that Jordan Keyser is the eighth elimination. He then introduces the next fighter, Tyson Banes.

[Tim Tyler finally makes it to the ring, but has to stop and tie his shoe. Tyson Banes runs past him and slides into the ring. He goes after Vyper, but Vyper hits him with a knee lift. He pushes Tyson away and Amariie grabs him and hits him with an eye rake. He turns, holding his head. Vyper then grabs him by the dreads, and tosses him over the top rope. He hits the floor. Tim Tyler stands up and slides into the ring.] 

Inkster announces that Tyson Banes is the ninth elimination. He then goes to introduce the next fighter, but his mic cuts out. Jack and Bill try and figure out what took place. But, before they can, the lights cut. They sit and speculate for a few seconds. As the lights turn back on, they notice Jerry the Clown standing in the ring behind Tim Tyler.

[As Tyler turns, Jerry catches with a boot. He then hits Tyler with his own finisher, the single arm DDT. The crowd is in silence. Jerry the Clown hovers over Tyler, smiling a lot, or - at least it looks like he's smiling. He's a clown. It could just be the make up. Scott Vyper isn't so much interested in this, and throws Jerry the Clown over the top rope. He hits the floor.]

Inkster announces that Jerry the Clown is the tenth elimination.

[Amariie then pulls up Tim Tyler and tosses him over the top rope. Xavier Langston, followed by Ryven, appear at the top and run down to the ring.]

Inkster announces that Tim Tyler is the eleventh elimination. He then introduces the next two fighters, Xavier Langston and Ryven. Jack and Bill talk about Xavier's attempts to getting Father Nathan to fight him at El Dia, and maybe with this match, he could push himself into a position to by pass Father Nathan, and fight the Great Lakes Champion instead. Bill is curious where Father Nathan is. Oh, and about Ryven, this is the first we've seen of him since the last supercard, where he lost to Jade.

[Ryven and Scott Vyper begin to trade blows. Xavier Langston is met by Amariie. They trade rights and lefts. Langston takes Amariie and tosses her over the top rope. She hangs on and falls to the apron. Langston then tries to force her out by his feet, but he doesn't get very far. He finally turns his attention to Ryven and Vyper. Ryven has Vyper in the corner. He tries to force him over the top rope, but Vyper holds on. Langston comes up from behind and clubs Ryven in the back of the head. They exchange rights and lefts, before Langston is taken to the mat by Amariie. She hit him with a spear. She begins to throw rights and lefts at him, but Langston quickly gets back to his feet, countering the blows. Vyper, who's very opportunistic, grabs Ryven from behind and tosses him over the top rope. He holds on and lands on the apron. Vyper smashes him in the face with a forearm, and he falls to the floor.]

Inkster announces that Ryven is the twelfth elimination. He then announces the next fighter, Divion Sadistik. Jack reminds us that Sadistik is the challenger for the Heartlands Championship. And how wild would it be if Divion Sadistik faced Bob Wire, won the Heartlands and then faced Kronin and won the Great Lakes Championship. In the same night. It would be a huge night for him. 

[Sadistik hits the ring. He is met by Amariie. Just then, Bob Wire runs back down to the ring. Referee Luna Pier tries to stop him but he side steps her. He then slides into the ring with the chair. Sadistik knocks Amariie to the mat with a scoop slam. He turns and Bob Wire clocks him with the steel chair. Sadistik stumbles, holding his head in pain. Security rush the ring and take Bob Wire from it. As they do so, Sadistik falls against the ropes, holding his head. Langston sees it and charges. He clotheslines him over the top rope. Sadistik hits the floor.]

Inkster announces that Divion Sadistik is the thirteenth elimination. He then announces the next fighter, Matrix. Good ol' Scotty Kames, as Bill rants positively. Jack still can't believe that Sadistik was knocked out of the match and it was all because of Bob Wire. Wire obviously didn't want to see him have two title shots in one night, according to Jack.

[Sadistik goes irate. He charges Bob Wire and they begin to fight on the outside. Security corrals both of them and escorts them to the backstage. Matrix slides into the ring. He immediately goes after Amariie and bullies her into the corner. Vyper and he partner up to try and take Amariie out, but Langston stops them. He and Matrix exchange punches. Vyper tries to power Amariie out, but she once again hangs to the top rope. She then falls to the apron and latches onto the bottom rope. Vyper gets frustrated and walks away. He then charges towards Langston and Matrix, but the both move out of the way and force Vyper over the top rope. He almost hits the floor but quickly pulls himself back onto the apron.]

Jack and Bill both talk about how close that was for Vyper to be eliminated.

[As Matrix tries to force Vyper out with his feet, Xavier Langston lifts him over and sends him out to the floor. El Oso charges out from the back getting a pretty decent pop.]

Inkster announces that Matrix is the fourteenth elimination. He then announces the next fighter, El Oso. Jack and Bill once again talk about how close Scott Vyper was to be eliminated. They then talk about the 4 competitors left in the ring and the last competitor: Father Nathan.

[As El Oso hits the ring, he runs along the apron. Amariie climbs into the ring. She charges Scott Vyper and clubs him in the back of the head. Xavier Langston then meets her and they again start to trade blows. El Oso sees this, climbs the top rope and flies off with a moonsault. He hits everyone, but Langston, who moves out of the way. As El Oso stands up, the crowd pops. He turns and is smashed in the midsection with a boot by Langston. Langston then traps him in a double underhook. He delivers a few stiff shots to the face before lifting him up and tosses him over the top rope. El Oso hits the floor hard. Just then, out of the crowd runs the mysterious, blue-haired woman. She is stopped by the refs.]

Inkster announces that El Oso is the fifteenth elimination. He then announces the next fighter, but he can't, because she hasn't been named yet. One of those, you know, technicalities. Jack and Bill talk about how this mysterious woman appeared last week, and mention that she looks confused and somewhat out of place. As if the refs are instructing her how this match works on the outside. Regardless, they were surprised that she's here. They thought Father Nathan was the last participant. Which is still true. They just expected him here. Boy, were they fooled.

[The refs decide to let her in after hearing the 'okay' from Inkster. As the mysterious woman slides into the ring, she is quickly met by Langston. She pushes him back and gets into the fetal position. He hesitates and then tries to pull her up. She counters and rolls to the corner. Langston shrugs it off. He turns and sees Vyper pull himself up. He charges and clotheslines him over the top rope. Vyper manages to hold on, though, and lands on the apron. Langston, though, doesn't see this, but instead sees Amariie stand up against the opposite end of the ring. He starts to head towards her, but out of nowhere, the Mysterious woman jumps to her feet and runs at Langston. She charges and slams into him with a shoulder block that sends him into the ropes. Amariie and the mystery woman double team Langston, throwing punches into him. Amariie motions to throw him over the top rope, but the Mystery Woman must have gotten the wrong impression. She grabs Amariie by the hair and tosses her over the top rope. Amariie hits the floor. Langston just stares at her. Father Nathan makes his way down to the ring.]

Inkster announces that Amariie is the sixteenth elimination. He then announces the final fighter, Father Nathan. The crowd pops. Jack notes that Amariie is livid on the outside. He's even more confused by the Mystery Woman. But, Bill reminds him that this match, everyone is out to get everyone. Every man for themselves, as they say. Jack and Bill both talk about how awesome it would be to see the two top champions go face to face at El Dia, and even though this is the first time we've really seen Nathan since the last supercard, he looks pretty awesome.

[As soon as Nathan hits the ring, Xavier Langston blitzes him. He tackles him to the mat. They trade rights and lefts, both working to get advantage over the other. On the other side of the ring, the mysterious woman and Scott Vyper battle, with Vyper getting the better end of the deal. He locks her in a headlock. She pushes him off. Father Nathan is able to escape the grasp of Langston. They both get to their feet, but Nathan lands a viscious right hook that knocks Langston into the corner. Nathan turns his attention from Langston to Vyper and the Mystery Woman. He charges them, but Vyper turns and catches him in mid-stride. He uses a knee lift to get Nathan off balance. He then tosses Nathan over the top rope. Nathan holds on and balances on the top rope. Vyper struggles with him to push him over, but he's unable to manage. He yells at the mystery woman to help him, but she does not. She's not even paying attention. Father Nathan's feet fall back to the ring. Just then, Langston charges from across the ring and clotheslines Father Nathan over the top. His momentum carries him over the top as well. Both land on the ground and Langston again continues the fight on the outside. Refs try and break it up.]

Inkster announces that Father Nathan and Xavier Langston are the seventeenth and eighteenth eliminations and the last two fighters, who remain in the fight, are Scott Vyper and The Mystery Woman.

[Inside the ring, the mysterious woman is celebrating. Vyper looks at her and smirks, as she's not even looking at him.]

Jack and Bill are wondering if the mystery woman thinks she has won. Does she not see Vyper? It's hard to tell.

[Just then, Vyper grabs her from behind and tosses her over the top rope. She hits the floor. She looks at Scott and smiles, before giggling and laughing, while clapping her hands and dancing. Referee John Law raises Vyper's hand.]

Inkster announces that the match is over and that Scott Vyper has won the Fuel 40 Over-the-Top Challenge to face Kronin at El Dia de los Muertos for the Great Lakes Championship. Jack and Bill talk about how great it is to see Vyper, once again fighting for the GLC. They also note that the mystery woman is incredibly happy for someone who was just eliminated from this match. Maybe she doesn't understand what was happening?

[Just then, the mystery woman slides back into the ring. She charges after Vyper, but is stopped by Inkster and the 3 refs. They pull her away from him and out of the ring. She stomps and pouts as they walk her up the ramp.]

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.]


Fuel 39

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Fuel 39 – October 15th, 2010 – WMW Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

Dark
Jordan Keyser vs. El Oso
Hiawatha vs. Amariie

Xavier Langston vs. Arick Wills
Eric Dillinger vs. “Boom Boom” Butterfield

Heartlands Championship #1 Contender
Divion Sadistik vs. John Bundy


Last Week on Fuel 38

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up showing Bob Wire holding the Heartlands Championship as Boris Drago stood in the ring holding his bloody head.]

Voice Over - At Fuel 38, Bob Wire defeated Boris Drago to become the new Heartlands Champion. This crazed individual was able to overcome the size and strength of the Russian beast. Boris couldn't stop him, could Divion Sadistik? Or John Bundy?

[The shot changes to show Amariie standing against a dark background. The lights are dim.]

Voice Over - The return of Amariie is near.

[The shot changes to show shots of Xavier Langston as he defeated El Oso.]

Voice Over - Xavier Langston continued to shine as he successfully defeated El Oso at his own game. He also sent a message to Father Nathan. He plans on beating him, too.

...

Welcome to Fuel 39.

[The scene fades.]

Fuel 39 - October 15th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Fuel 39! And we are coming to you from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. My name is Jack Gene and I'm alongside Bill Hughes, and we've got another fast-moving webisode of Fuel ready for you. We'll see the Heartlands Championship #1 contenders match between John Bundy and the newcomer, Divion Sadistik, plus, will Father Nathan confront Xavier Langston after he sent another message last week? Langston is in action tonight against Arick Wills. Plus, we'll also see Eric Dillinger in a Shoot exhibition match as he prepares for his fight against Jade at El Dia. Bill, what are you looking forward to?

Bill Hughes - I actually like this part of the show better when you do it alone. Gives me time to sit back and enjoy my Hughes Family Peaches "Go Case". It's quick and easy to eat when you're on the go. That's Hughes Family Peaches. They're [bleep]ing delicious.

Jack Gene - Glad to hear that. We're just about ready for our opening contest. It's...

Harry Cockles vs. The Angel of Death

Writer: Tabi

[The shot opens up to show Harry Cockles already in the ring talking with his manager, Ophelia Hinnie, the focus of the talk seems to be on Harry’s pink boa he wore to the ring today while Wayne Inkster stands near the middle of the ring. Moments later, the Angel of Death’s music hits and per her normal routine; glides into the ring from the top of the WMW big screen on a zip line.]

Inkster announces the opening contest is a one fall match. He then introduces Harry Cockles first and Jack comments about Ophelia escorting Cockles to the ring for the first time in awhile. Bill makes a comment about missing the Hinnie. Inkster introduces the Angel of Death next and Bill comments how refreshing it was to see Bob Wire put the Angel of Death in her place last week, while Jack comments that the Angel of Death must be fuming after that attack last week.

[Ophelia Hinnie gets out of the ring as Harry lays his boa on the ring apron just as the Angel of Death hits the ring, landing on the top turnbuckle and performing a back flip into the ring and landing on her feet. The referee checks both Harry and TAOD for foreign objects then calls for the bell. Harry walks to the center of the ring and motions to TAOD that he wants to dance, the crowd calls for them to fight while TAOD looks at Harry like he is touched. Harry starts to dance and TAOD puts a stop to the dancing with a drop kick to Harry face, Harry gets to his feet only to be taken back down by a hurricanrana from TAOD. TAOD turns the hurricanrana into a pin attempt but Harry reverses it into a roll up pin attempt on TAOD who kicks out before the count of 2. TOAD hits the ropes and comes off with a full running start, ducking under the clothesline attempt by Harry and bouncing off the opposite ropes and connecting with a flying tornado DDT on Harry. Ophelia is calling encouragement to Harry in the ring as TAOD goes for another pin; Harry is able to kick out before the 3 count. TAOD pulls Harry to his feet, but Harry surprises TAOD by leaning in and kissing her, causing TAOD to sputter and wipe her mouth.]

Jack comments on that unorthodox way of slowing the TAOD down and now Harry will need to follow it up. Bill says that no one should have to suffer that, it’s cruel and unusual punishment and now TAOD will need to go get a tetanus shot to make sure she didn’t contact anything. Jack informs Bill that you can’t get Tetanus from a kiss.

[Harry sends TAOD down to the mat with a clothesline while she is distracted by the kiss, and then takes her down with another one when TAOD pops back to her feet. TAOD pops back to her feet once more and Harry delivers a scoop slam before TAOD can get her bearings. TAOD gets back up to one knee, Harry follows up with a series of punches and blows that keeps TAOD down on one knee and drives her face first to the mat with a knee to the back of TAOD’s neck. Harry starts to celebrate and pose for the crowd, even going so far as to walk over and get his boa and wrap it around his neck. Harry turns back around as Ophelia yells for him to finish the match, only to get sent down to the mat with a Pele kick from TAOD. Both wrestlers down but before the referee can start to count, Ophelia gets up on the ring apron and starts to argue with the referee. ]

Bill says Ophelia is doing a smart thing and giving her man time to get his bearings after that surprise sneak attack from TAOD. Jack adds that this could be the turning point of the match.

[Ophelia grabs the referee by the shirt and pulls the referee down into her cleavage as she tosses something towards Harry, who is just getting to his feet. But before Harry can grab the item, a blue haired woman wearing a black leather duster, along with purple leggings and a blue top slides comes out of the crowd and slides into the ring. The mystery woman intercepts Ophelia’s toss and spends a moment looking down at the bundle of leather and rubber of the sex toy Ophelia was trying to throw to Harry before spinning around and clocking Harry over the head with it. Harry stands there looking shocked and swaying on his feet after the blow; the mystery woman tosses the toy out of the ring and giggles as she looks at Harry’s dazed form before delivering a spinning back kick to Harry’s midsection and hooking both his arms in a double under hook. The woman goes to lift Harry up, getting him off the ground and drops Harry on the back of his neck and head, giggling as she rolls out of the ring and motions TAOD to the unmoving body of Harry Cockles. TAOD looks at the mystery woman like she’s seen a ghost which only makes the woman giggle more and rock back and forth on her knees on the outside of the ring. TAOD looks over at the downed Harry Cockles and quickly climbs up to the top rope and jumps off to connect with a backflip double leg drop to Harry Cockles.]

Jack calls out loudly “TAOD with the ‘Celestial Sueños’ on the downed Cockles.” He goes on to comment that this match is over except for the 3 count. Bill counters that the match was over when the mystery woman got involved and dropped Harry on his head with a Tiger Driver. Bill also comments that TAOD seemed to recognize the mystery woman. 

[TAOD rolls Harry Cockles over and hooks a leg as she covers him, the referee counts the pin and it’s an easy three count. The referee immediately raises her hand in victory.]

After Match Happenings

Writer: Tabi


[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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A Reaction from Harry Cockles

Writer: Scott

[Harry Cockles is pacing around furiously in his typical flamboyant matter. Ophelia Hinnie watches, confused as to what to do about the matter. The 2 are currently in their locker room, which is stylishly designed with bright colors and designer furniture. Harry Cockles, close to tears, speaks in an almost shrieking voice.]

Harry Cockles - MY BOA! GONE! That was my lucky boa Ophelia. So many memories... so many good times had with that soft, fluffy boa around my neck... AND THAT BITCH STOLE IT!

Ophelia Hinnie - Harry, we can get you anothe...

Harry Cockles - I DON'T WANT ANOTHER BOA! IT WAS MY BOA! MINE MINE MINE MINE MINE! I'll get this.... this... god who was she anyway? Oh fiddlesticks... nevermind. I'll get that vile woman for this... I'll get her, and then I'll get my boa... and then probably some Japanese twins... oh, it would be great if they were a male and female combo of twins. I always wanted to be the middle of my own little human centipede.

Ophelia Hinnie - That would be pretty hot Harr...

Harry Cockles - DON'T DISTRACT ME MS. HINNIE FUNNYPANTZ! I... WANT... MY... BOA!

[Cockles continues to throw a child like tantrum as Ophelia just stands there, looking even more confused than usual.]

Xavier Langston vs. Arick Wills

Writer: Garvin

[Arick Wills, Wayne Inkster and referee Stephen Tyler stand in the ring.]

Inkster announces the next match. He introduces the first fighter, who stands in the ring with him, Arick Wills. The crowd gives a mixed reaction. Jack notes that Arick was knocked out of commission by Dasha in their HLCmt Round 1 match, and wasn't expected to be able to return for another month, but doctors have cleared him to compete and, even Arick Wills has said that he feels at 100% despite how bad it looked on TV. Inkster than announces his opponent: Xavier Langston.

[The pulsing beat of “Wretches and Kings” by Linkin Park starts, with several red and blue spotlights strobing as they point at the entranceway. Upon the first symbol crashing, a hooded figure appears at the entrance with his head down and his hands covered in MMA open-finger gloves. His long, unbuttoned trench allows us to get a glance of his chiseled upper-body physique and a tattooed Old English letter “X” across his heart. His legs, covered in dark purple tights with white trim on the waist, move slowly down the aisle, carrying the rest of Da Man with him as he makes his way slowly to the ring. At about the halfway mark down the aisle, the figure stops and flips up its head, revealing the chilling icy blue eyes and bleach-blonde flattop of Xavier Langston, to the raucous booing of the crowd.]

Jack says that Xavier Langston has been on a roll as of late. And, all though it hasn't been officially announced as of yet, it is expected he will be facing Father Nathan at El Dia de los Muertos. He's made it clear he wants the title, and has been a wrecking ball through the competition since his return a few weeks ago. Bill agrees and says that no one else has stepped up to the challenge.

[Making his way down the aisle, Xavier arrives at the ring and quickly sheds his hooded trench, letting it fall to the floor. He then slides in the ring and stands quickly, staring a hole into Arick Wills. The referee checks him for foreign objects.]

Jack reminds everyone that this is a grudge match if there ever is one. Many credit Arick Wills for Langston needing time off in the first place, and was a major roadblock in his successes here. And, no one believes that more than Langston. Bill says that Langston has shown a lot more anger, a lot more fire this time around. And, it's rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. Jack agrees and says that Father Nathan has pretty much remained out of the ring since he was attacked by Langston. That could be because he's re-injured, or because he's biding his time.

[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.]

Jack notes that the crowd is really laying the hate into Xavier. Obviously upset about his motives to take out one of the most beloved Champions here, in Father Nathan. Bill suggests that the fans get over it, because as long as Father Nathan's got the title, he'll have a target on his back.

[As Arick Wills collects himself on the outside, Langston shoots into the ropes and charges across the ring. Then then propells himself through the air and onto Wills on the outside with the Space Flying Tiger Drop. He pops back up and yells at a group of fans at ringside. He then peels Wills from the floor and rolls him back into the ring. He slides in after him and goes for a pin. He gets a one. Langston dislikes the slow count, but continues on anyways, locking on a rear naked choke. He cinches it in with a body scissors.]

Bill says that Wills is completely out of his game this week. You can tell he's still hurting from Dasha almost breaking that ankle, and it's obvious that he shouldn't be in the ring right now. Jack says that some of the fans are giving him cheers. Bill says they're either sympathy cheers, or they just hate Langston that much.

[Langston lets go of the hold and pulls up Wills. He pushes him into the ropes and goes for an Irish whip, but Wills counters and takes him down with a clothesline. He drops him with another. Langston pops back up holding his chest and Wills catches him in a sidewalk slam. Wills goes for the pin, but only gets a one. He pushes himself up, and as Langston stands up, he lands a right hand. The crowd gets on their feet. He lands another right hand. Wills goes for a boot to the midsection. Langston catches it and hits a step-over heel kick. A hush falls onto the crowd. Langston sits up. He goes for a quick pin, but gets a two count. He sits up on his knees in disbelief. He quickly gets back up and pulls Wills into the corner. He lands a right hand, and another. But Wills reverses the position and lands a few of his own. He lifts up Langston and puts him on the top rope. Before he can take advantage of the situation, Langston hits an eye rake that sends Wills spinning. Then, Langston leaps off the top rope and lands an Ace Crusher. Wills goes limp on the mat. Langston quickly slides over to him and locks on a Koji Clutch. After a few short moments, Arick Wills taps out.]

Inkster annouces that this match has been ended by the ref. The winner of this match, by submission, is Xavier Langston.

[Langston breaks the hold and stands up looking down at Wills. He smiles. He then turns his attention to the rampway, calling for Nathan to fight him. He motions around his waist and draws "ASC" in the air with his finger. The scene fades.]

Louie Cwik catches up with the Mystery Woman

Writer: Tabi

[The shot opens up with Louie Cwik quickly moving through the backstage hallways, looking slightly flustered as he adjusts his tie and wipes his brow.]

Louie Cwik – What do we know about this person, anything? Do we even have a name or do I have to go ‘Hey you, with the blue hair…yeah you’ to speak with her?

[Louie Cwik just sighs as his earpiece informs him of the bad news.]

Louie Cwik – Just my luck, I always get the crappy assignments, one of these days I will get the plush assignments like that tramp Mischa Barnes does.

[Louie’s rant is cut off as his cameraman taps his shoulder and points down the hall. Sitting on one of the audio cases along the wall is the mystery woman, rocking back and forth and humming softly. Louie starts down the hall towards her then pauses as he spots the two unmoving WMW security personal on the floor near her. With a silent ‘why me’ directed to the heavens, Louie continues down the hall towards the woman, and he can now see she has the boa wrapped around her neck and is petting one end like it was a pet.]

Louie Cwik – Um, excuse me, miss…I’m Louie Cwik, one of the backstage interviewers here at Wrestling Midwest and I would like to ask you a few questions.

[The woman turns her head, still humming and petting the boa and looks at Louie; her ice blue eyes seem to pierce right through Louie Cwik but she doesn’t say anything at all, just sorta gives Louie at rather disturbing grin.]

Louie Cwik – What’s your name? What do we call you?

Mystery Woman – She knows my name, when she comes out to play then all will know my name. Names are precious, should not be given out like Drops.

Louie Cwik – Um, ok then. Can you tell us why you first helped The Angel of Death and then attacked her? Why did you first attack Harry Cockles?

[The woman looks at Louie Cwik with complete lack of understanding.]

Mystery Woman – ‘Arry Cockle? Who dat? Was he the nice man in the ring? He very nice man, presents he give.

[Louie Cwik takes a deep breath to calm his growing frustration and nods his head sharply, reaching out to touch the boa.]

Louie Cwik – Yes he was the man in the ring, the one you dropped on his head. The man you took the boa from.

[The Mystery woman slaps Louie Cwik’s hand as he touches the boa.]

Mystery Woman – No dang footpad takin my present! Bad bad! Not nice man, no you don’t bein nice to me. Now Git, git away dreadful footpad!

[Louie Cwik looks stunned and rubs his hand. He tries once more to take control of this interview, if it could be called that.]

Louie Cwik – I won’t talk about the boa again. Now can you tell me why you attack The Angel of Death after you handed her the match?

Mystery Woman - She done have ye all hornswoggled. She ain’t no angel, dang awful doxy bathed in red, crimson red. Soon she will play, soon the need will make her play; she ain’t gonna hide no longer.

[With that the mystery woman hops off the audio cart and lands on the back of one of the downed security personal. The woman giggles as she draws a painful groan from him and skips off down the hallway, humming and giggling as she pets the boa. Louie Cwik just stands there trying to comprehend what just happened.]

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Brad Johnson Has An Announcement

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up backstage as Stephen Squires stands next to Brad Johnson.]

Stephen Squires - Stephen Squires here with WMW Owner Brad Johnson, and Mr. Johnson. We've been told that you have a special announcement concerning the Great Lakes Championship at El Dia de los Muertos 2010?

[Johnson smiles.]

Brad Johnson - Yes. Kronin has been a great Champion. He's really shown that he deserves to be in the spot that he's in. And, we've seen him fight the best in this business. But, now it's time to move into the future, for Kronin to take the step that puts himself into the history books. But to get there, he's got to face the next round of challengers. And, usually that's a decision that myself, and the rest of my booking staff have to make. We approve every Great Lakes challenger. But, now - now it's time for the next big challenger to step up and step into the spotlight.

Stephen Squires - So... you're out of ideas?

[Johnson pauses and laughs.]

Brad Johnson - I suppose you could say that. But, really - it's time for us to take a step back and allow the roster to decide who will take that shot. So, next week - we'll find out. We've got a full roster, and the GLC shot is what everyone works for. That's why they're here in WMW.

Stephen Squires - So... what are you saying?

Brad Johnson - 20 fighters, one ring. Over-the-top Challenge.

Stephen Squires - 20 fighters?

Brad Johnson - 20 fighters. And, you can throw in Bob Wire and Father Nathan in that mix as well. Current champions are eligible.

Stephen Squires - Whoa! Even Jade?

[Johnson shifty eyes.]

Brad Johnson - Well, no - not Jade. The Shoot Championship is a bit different. Speaking of which, isn't it time for Eric Dillinger's exhibition?

Stephen Squires - Why... yes. You've heard it here first - Fuel 40, 20-fighter Over-the-Top Challenge to determine the next challenger for the Great Lakes Championship. Now, let's turn it to the ring for our next contest.

[The scene fades.]

Eric Dillinger vs. "Boom Boom" Butterfield

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring where Wayne Inkster, Stephen Tyler and "Boom Boom" Butterfield stand in the center of the ring.]

Inkster announces that the next match will be a Shoot Exhibition match inside the WMW ring. All MMA rules will remain in place. This exhibition will go 3 rounds, with 3 minutes per round. He announces the first fighter: "Boom Boom" Butterfield. Jack says that Butterfield was chosen because of his MMA experience and how closely his fighting style and shape is to Eric's opponent at El Dia, Jade. Inkster announces his opponent: Eric Dillinger.

[Eric comes out with the Cauliflower Crew. As Dillinger hits the ring, his crew remains on the outside, minus Styles. They talk on the inside of the ring, before the ref breaks it up.]

Jack Gene makes mention of Eric Styles, the oldest member of the group, who's the other guy working w/ Eric on his ground game and charged w/ getting him in the gym. Jack is still skeptical of Eric's ability in the cage. Bill reminds Jack that he had doubts when Eric went up against Jasmine Lucky, and he should have learned by now not to doubt Eric's abilities in that type of environment. He may not be classically trained, but he can hold his own. Jack says that we won't know for sure until he goes up against Jade. Tonight and Jasmine Lucky are hardly good gauges of what Eric will do at El Dia, considering how much better Jade is to the group.


[Both Fighters join Tyler in the center. He gives them the last bit of instructions before sending them back to their corners. A few moments later, he looks at the timekeeper and gets into position. He looks at both fighters, and then calls for the bell. This is round one. The fight gets underway. The two charge across the ring and immediately, Dillinger launches rights and lefts. Dillinger catches him with a right hook that causes him to stagger. Butterfield catches his balance and blocks the next round of punches. He hits a snap jab that hits Eric in the center of the face, catching him off guard.]

Jack says that this is supposed to be a friendly exhibition. No knockouts are expected. This is to be a sparring session. Bill counters that idea and says, looking at how hard Butterfield just punched Dillinger, and the look on Dillinger's face, this is about to get real ugly.

[Both fighters circle one another, measuring the other up. Butterfield shoots in with a right hand, but misses. Eric catches him with a left handed roundhouse punch. Butterfield goes for a body kick, but Dillinger catches it and returns with a body strike. Dillinger keeps him locked up and forces him into the corner.]

Bill says that this is why Jack should just shut up and let the fight happen. We're only 50 seconds in, and Dillinger is just destroying Butterfield. Jack still thinks that we can't compare Butterfield and Jade. Even with the similarities, Jade is much more trained in that type of fight.

[Eric pulls Butterfield out of the corner, still locked on to his head and arms. He lands a stiff uppercut, and then pushes him backwards. Dillinger throws a left hook that floors Butterfield. Dillinger gets into a side mount and begins to lay him out with hammer fists. Tyler quickly calls for the bell and breaks up the attack. This match is over. Eric stands up as his team climb into the ring. They celebrate.]

Wayne Inkster announces Eric Dillinger as the winner by knockout at the 1:04 second mark. Jack says he can't believe Eric knocked him out. That this was supposed to be an exhibition, not a full-on fight. He questions what Eric was thinking. Bill says that Jack needs to start recognizing Eric's abilities and stop doubting him and over-thinking everything. Sure, this was a sparring match, but as soon as Butterfield laid in with the first strike, it was apparent that this fight was going to end like this. And, it's something that Jade will have to defend herself. She's never gone up against a striker like this. Will be interesting to see how she handles it.

[Dillinger walks over to Butterfield who is now sitting with the help of the ref. Dillinger checks to make sure he is okay, and then continues to celebrate. Members of his crew are talking off-mic to the camera, telling Jade that he's coming and that the title is his. The scene fades.]

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Bob Wire Watches With Great Interest

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up in the back as Bob Wire, along with his chair, stand in the back watching the monitor. They show inside the ring where Divion Sadistik stands. He runs his hand over the Heartlands Championship and laughs to himself. The scene fades.]

Divion Sadistik vs. John Bundy

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

Bill says that Sadistik is playing mind games with Bundy. And all though, it's starting to get to him, Sadistik needs to worry about pissing the big man off as we all know Bundy's history with suspensions and fines for how ruthless he can be.

[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.]

Jack can't believe that Sadistik, not only was able to get out of that predicament, but took the big man down in such a way that he still hasn't gotten up. Bill says this is the true test. The true telling point if Sadistik is worthy to be the challenger for the Heartlands Championship. He's got the big man down, but can he himself get back up?

[At the 6-count, both men start to get to their feet. Sadistik is the first. He collects himself on the ropes. Bundy follows him up and charges him, knocking him back into the corner. Bundy hits him with a right hand to the midsection. He then pulls him from the corner and takes him down to the mat with a scoop slam. Bundy calls for the match to be over. He falls back into the ropes and as he bounces back he jumps into the air and goes for the Bundy Splash. But, Sadistik, out of nowhere, jumps up and connects with a jumping STO. Bundy looks out of it. He goes for the pin and gets the 3. The ref calls for the bell. The match is over.]

Wayne Inkster announces that Divion Sadistik is the winner of this match by pinfall and will take on Bob Wire at El Dia de los Muertos. Jack was impressed by the Sadistik's ability to take out the big man. Bill suggests that maybe there's something strong behind the whole "Redeemer's" ideology, and maybe this is just the first sign of it.

[Divion sits up as he tries to catch his breath. He rolls out of the ring and begins to walk up the ramp as the crowd gives him a mixed reaction. The scene fades.]


Next Week on Fuel 40

Writer: Garvin

[The scene opens up with shots of Eric Dillinger and Jade in their various Lions' Den matches.]

Voice Over - The official weigh-in between Eric Dillinger and Jade. Two will enter the Lions' Den at El Dia.

[The shot changes to focus in on the Shoot Champion.]

Voice Over - But only one will walk out Shoot Champion.

[The shot changes to show Kronin standing in the center of the ring holding the Great Lakes Championship.]

Voice Over - 20 Fighters will enter the ring at Fuel 40 to decide who will challenge for the Great Lakes Championship at El Dia de los Muertos.

[The camera turns and zooms in on Kronin making a serious face.]

Voice Over - 1 man stands in their way of making history.


...

Fuel 40, from WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on October 15th, 2010. 

[The scene fades.]

Dark Matches

Writer: Garvin

- Amariie d. Hiawatha.
- Jordan Keyser and El Oso drew.


Fuel 38

Posted: October 7th, 2010 | Category: Non-Televised Results, Televised Results | No Comments »

Fuel 38 – October 8th, 2010 – WMW Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

Tim Tyler vs. Divion Sadistic
Hiawatha vs. John Bundy
Xavier Langston vs. El Oso

Heartlands Championship
Boris Drago (c) vs. Bob Wire


I Am Your Cure

Writer: Scott

It is dusk and cloudy. The land that surrounds the scene is filled with graves. A man, with long black hair and a pale complexion wearing a pleather trench coat buttoned all the way to the neck, sits on a large gravestone. Though it is dark, he wears shades, hiding his eyes. "In the eyes of man, the world is their kingdom... we simply live in it, dwell in it." he says in a strong and deep tone. "We take for granted the liberties our lives give us. Plantation and wildlife for food and sometimes even entertainment. Water to sustain our lives." He raises his arms, holding them out and looking around. "Yet all things that are beautiful about our world is covered in layers of concrete. Skies covered by your precious skyscrapers. Water wasted and diluted by your chemicals of death."

Divion leaps off the gravestone, kneeling to the ground. The grave is rather fresh, as the grass has not grown on the dirt patch yet. Divion sifts his hands through the dirt. "You... you look at yourselves as gods..." he barks. "I see you... as pestilence!"

Divion raises to his feet and brushes the dirt off his hands. He removes his shades to reveal his almost angelic blue eyes. While at first glance, his gaze is inviting. With time, you see how cold and calculating his glare really is. "I see you as an infection upon Lady Earth, who after all you've done to her still graces you with all she has to offer only for you to continuously abuse her with your lust for nicotine smoke, luxurious cars and oil spills." he shivers at the thought. "The only good thing your wars provide is that you lead yourselves to the slaughter like the pathetic lemmings that you are." saying with a very visible smirk on his face.

He walks away from the grave, the camera following him. He suddenly turns around. "I... am Divion Sadistik. Leader of the human revolution known as The Redeemers." He raises his arms once more, as if he is embracing the air around him. He closes his eyes and smiles widely. "Lady Earth shines on us because of our crusade to remove the parasites that dwell on her."

He laughs maniacally, falling to his knees. His laughter suddenly ends as he looks at the camera once more. "Your lives are a disease... I will be your cure." He laughs once more... while laughing he exclaims "I AM YOUR CURE!" loudly, the scene begins to fade.

Last Week on Fuel 37

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up showing Boris Drago standing on the outside of the ring, watching Dasha and The Angel of Death battle for the HLC #1 Contendership.]

Voice Over - At Fuel 37, two women fought for the opportunity to face Boris Drago for the Heartlands Champion. But, their dreams were shattered when Bob Wire, along with his Steel Chair stood in their way.

[The shot changes to show Bob Wire taking both Dasha and TAOD out with the chairs. Then, the final shot of the match, showing Boris Drago holding the Heartlands Championship and Bob Wire holding the Steel Chair.]

Voice Over - Bob Wire made the challenge. He took the initiative and tonight will fight for the title.

[The shot changes to show Eric Dillinger and Jasmine Lucky fighting in the Lions' Den.]

Voice Over - In a match that was scheduled for 3 3-minute rounds, Eric Dillinger went in as the underdog against the more experienced and highly favored Jasmine Lucky.

[The shot flashes to show Dillinger throwing her down, mounting her, and slamming her with rights and lefts.]

Voice Over - But, by the middle of the second round, it was all too obvious who Jade would be defending the Shoot Championship against at Burn.

[The shot changes to show highlights of the MTL Championship Main Event between Revolution and The Inquisition.]

Voice Over - And with the MTL Championships on the line, The Inquisition challenged Revolution, who had held the titles for close to a year. Not only were they over matched, though, the only question that was being asked was...

[The shot changes to show Father Nathan laying out cold on the outside as Xavier Langston hovers over him.]

Voice Over - Was Father Nathan ready for Xavier Langston?

...

Welcome to Fuel 38.

[The scene fades.]

Fuel 38 - October 8th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Fuel 38! And we are coming to you from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. My name is Jack Gene and I'm alongside Bill Hughes, and we've got another fast-moving webisode of Fuel ready for you. We'll see the debut of Divion Sadistik, plus, will Father Nathan confront Xavier Langston after his attack last week? Is Tim Tyler next on Jerry the Clown's "hit list"? And Will Boris Drago successfully defend the Heartlands Championship, in his first defense, here tonight?

Bill Hughes - You want to just do this entire opening commentary by yourself, Jack?

Jack Gene - Well, we don't have as much time as we used to on Graveyard Shift. And, so much to announce - and, that's without even referencing the fact that Hiawatha is in the ring. We haven't seen him since the epic Thanksgiving battle between him and Shank last year. You've got to wonder what he's here for, but - as we can all see, he's got a microphone in his hand, so maybe we'll find out. Let's turn it to the ring.

Hiawatha Returns

Writer: Garvin

[The camera focuses to inside the ring as Hiawatha stands with a microphone. He looks around as the arena boos him. He frowns.]

Hiawatha - You have every right to boo me. I deserve every bit of displeasure you have for me.

[The crowd continues to boo, causing him to hesitate.]

Hiawatha - I let you down. I let my people down. And I let myself down. And tonight, I'm walking down a new path. The right path. I do not come to this land with anger. I come to this land with the purpose of helping it grown.

[He looks at the crowd, who continue to boo him.]

Hiawatha - Please, I ask for your forgiveness. I ask for Shank's forgiveness. I disrespected you and your traditions while trying to push my own. As the great Chief Seattle said, "Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it."

[The crowd continues to boo, but Hiawatha closes his eyes and bows his head.]

Hiawatha - "Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect." Tonight, I reach out my hands in peace. I want to connect.

[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.]

Jack Gene - Looks like John Bundy is heading to the ring. We might be getting this match started.

Bill Hughes - Good. I'm already sick of Hiawatha. He should have stayed where ever it is he came from.

[Bundy climbs into the ring. He grabs a mic from a stagehand and shakes his head as the music fades. He walks up to Hiawatha and raises his right hand.]

John Bundy - How!

[He smiles, but Hiawatha understands the sarcasm and shakes his head, slowly walking away. Some fans start to cheer for Bundy.]

John Bundy - Look, Red. No one cares about you. No one wants to hear about how you've come with respect and honor. It's a snore fest.

Hiawatha - I'm only here to apologize for the wrongs that I've committed.

John Bundy - By wronging the people again by coming out here and standing in the ring that you disrespected the last time you were here?

[More of the crowd backs Bundy. Hiawatha hangs his head. He sighs.]

Hiawatha - Like the grasses showing tender faces to each other, thus should we do, for this was the wish of the Grandfathers of the World.

[Bundy laughs.]

John Bundy - Like the grasses showing tender faces... please. The wish of the Grandfathers of the World is for me to kick your ass.

Hiawatha vs. John Bundy

Writer: Garvin

[Just then, Bundy kicks Hiawatha in the midsection causing him to drop the mic. Bundy drops his mic and grabs Hiawatha by the hair. Referee Luna Pier runs down the ramp and slides into the ring, calling for the bell. Bundy pushes him into the ropes and whips him across the ring. As he bounces back, Bundy takes him down with a belly to belly suplex.]

Jack says that this match is official: Hiawatha vs. John Bundy. Bill is glad that Bundy came up and put Hiawatha's speech, as it was just awful. Jack can't believe that he's agreeing with Bill and is also glad to see Bundy.

[Bundy stands up and quickly pulls up Hiawatha. He pushes him against the ropes again and goes for an Irish whip, but Hiawatha reverses it. Or, tries to at least, but he's unable to power him over. Bundy goes for a short arm clothesline, but Hiawatha ducks it. He lands a right hand, and another. He kicks Bundy in the midsection and again lands a hard right hand. He bounces off the ropes and charges back with a primal yell and goes for a knee lift to the face, but Bundy dodges it. He then scoops up Hiawatha and slams him down on his back. Bundy rests against the ropes, holding his head.]

Jack says he's surprised how much offense Hiawatha got in after Bundy blindsided him to begin the match. He expected Bundy to run away with the match, but Hiawatha is giving him a good fight. Bill says that it was only a matter of time before that momentum shifted back into Bundy's court.

[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.]

Bill says that Hiawatha's rain dance isn't going to make beating John Bundy any easier. Or likely. Jack says that Hiawatha has the advantage and is just measuring him up, in his own, odd way.

[Bundy gets up to his knees. He then powers up, and just as he does, Hiawatha charges across the ring and goes for a bulldog, but Bundy catches him and throws him down on his back a front-layout backdrop. Bundy then bounces off the ropes and hits a splash. He makes the cover and gets the 3 count for the pin. This match is over.]

Inkster announces that John Bundy has won the match. The crowd reaction is slightly different from his entrance. More mixed, than boos. Jack notes that, and says that Bundy looked very strong in the match, and seems to be different since the last time we saw him. Focused. Bill suggests that it's because he's here alone. Bob Wire isn't here to lose the match for him.

[As Bundy leaves the ring, he keeps looking over his shoulder towards the ring. As he reaches the top of the ramp, he turns and holds up his arms in victory. Hiawatha looks on.]

Tim Tyler Backstage

Writer: Garvin & Steph

[The shot opens up backstage to show Tim Tyler walking through the hallways.]

Jack Gene - And, as we showed you at the top of the broadcast, we will finally see the debut of Divion Sadistik, as he wages war against society alongside "The Redeemers". He says that he's the cure.

Bill Hughes - ...and Tim Tyler, he needs a cure. A cure from that clown.

Jack Gene - I... I'm still unsure what we witnessed last week. Did Jerry the Clown admit to taking out Lumberjack, Handlebeards McGee and Shank?

Bill Hughes - That's... that's a good question. But, when Tim called the attacker out, Jerry the Clown showed up. He answered that call.

[As Tyler turns a corner, he passes a "shady looking area". You see eyes peeking out from the shadows, but Tim doesn't notice it.]

Jack Gene - Wait a second, did you just see that?

Bill Hughes - What?

Jack Gene - In the shadows... I could have sworn I saw something. Nevermind. Let's go to a commercial. Coming up next, Tim Tyler vs. Divion Sadistik. Stay tuned.

[The scene fades.]

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A Visitor

Writer: Eric and Tabi

[Eric Dillinger is seen walking through the hallway of a hospital in a plaid scally cap, white Misfits t-shirt, blue jeans, and black Converse holding what appears to be a bouquet of flowers. He passes by room after room, peeking in and glancing at the numbers, until he comes to the room he’s been looking for. He knocks quickly and walks right in with out waiting for a reply.]

Eric Dillinger - Yooooooo-hooooooooo...

[The camera follows Eric into the room. We can’t see who is in the room as the camera stays focused on the Bastard Icon, but judging by the grin on his face it doesn’t seem like he’s in the wrong place.]

Eric Dillinger - Howdy, love. I heard you had an accident and thought I’d come by and cheer you up. I know what you’re thinking. It ain’t very well likely that I’d come by and see you of all people, but I’ve had a change of heart recently. These’re for you and--

[A wheezing, pain filled voice cuts Eric off there.]

Female Voice - What do you want Eric? If you really wanted to come and wish me well, you would have done that as soon as you heard.

Eric Dillinger - C’mon. Does there really need to be some kind of ulterior motive for me coming here?

[That soft wheezing voice drifts out of the room once more.]

Female Voice - Just because I’m laid up here in the hospital doesn’t mean I don’t know what’s going on in Wrestling Midwest. This wouldn’t have anything to with trying to get me to help you for your match against Jade?

Eric Dillinger - Come to think of it... D’ya want to?

Female Voice - No!

Eric Dillinger - Why the hell not? I respect you and I know you gotta respect me somewhat.

[Eric takes a step into the room, allowing a glimpse in as he does. Laying in a hospital bed is Hecate, a very frail looking Hecate at that. Both of her arms and one leg have been put into rigid casts, the other leg is fixed into a brace. The bit of thigh and her upper arms that can be seen around the blankets and the hospital gown, have been wrapped in bandages. The Greek woman watches Eric with a resigned look.]

Hecate - Respect has nothing to do with it, Eric. Why should I help you against Jade? The woman who is my wrestling partner?

Eric Dillinger - Well, I happen to hear on good authority you’re really good at Pan-cre-ass. I figure we’re two peas in a pod. I wrestle and grapple and so do you. I figure you help me train, give me some insight on Jade and, hell, I’ll help you find the car that run you down. What’cha say?

Hecate - You mean Pankration? Look at me Eric, I’m laid up in a hospital and will be here for Goddess knows how much longer. Even if I had the slightest inclination to help you, which I don’t. I’m in no shape to help anyone out with training. 

Eric Dillinger - C’mon. We could put some more asses in the seats in Mexicooooooooooo.

Hecate - I’ll grant that if I did train you, it would make the match a bit more competitive. But the bottom line is, even if I wasn’t like this; the only way I would help you is if Jade herself asked me to. 

Eric Dillinger - Fine. I understand, but I’ll let my offer stay on the table. I got ears everywhere, y’know?

Female Voice - What the hell are you doing here? Get out, don’t go getting her all worked up when she’s trying to heal!

[Coming down the hall is Diana and Carlos, Diana’s eyes narrowed and looking ready to tear into Eric. Carlos for his part, just looks on passively but ready to react.]

Eric Dillinger - Because you’re a Dr. right? Like a friendly visit ain’t gonna help things along?

[Diana works her way into the door frame and, without touching him, ushers Eric back a foot and into the hallway. He looks over at Carlos and then back at Diana before tensing up, but the frail image of Hecate laid up in the bed brings him back down. He cracks a smile, scoffs, and shakes his head.]

Diana - Look Eric, it’s nice of you to visit her and all, but don’t bring up wrestling at all. OK? The doctors right now are saying it’s unlikely she will ever be able to return to the physical level she was at before the accident. 

Eric Dillinger - Yea, I gotcha. I can tell just by looking at you and...

[Eric looks Carlos over for a second and shakes his head again.]

Eric Dillinger - handsome over here... That you’re concerned, but I’ve known guys to bounce back from worse. If she stays dedicated she’ll bounce back. Level with me, how does she feel about all this?

Diana - It’s eating her up inside, the thought of not being able to ever wrestle again. Jade and I have been working to get a few specialists in here as well as get Dr Williams to take back over as her primary doctor. While she could use the company and seeing some of her co-workers at the same time I’m worried it’s only going to make her more depressed. Just..just keep it off wrestling and her future. 

Eric Dillinger - Understood... So Jade is spending her time here instead of training?

Diana - What?

Eric Dillinger - Nothing, love. Just thinking out loud. Be sure Hecate gets these and let her know if she ever decides to switch times and my wife ever leaves me...

[Diana chuckles softly.]

Diana - I doubt that Eric, she’s very happy in that regard, but I’ll make sure she gets these.

Eric Dillinger - Thanks.

[The scene fades.]

Tim Tyler Backstage

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up in the back. Tim Tyler is talking with a stagehand. Just then, he hears a creeking sound. He turns and just then, a stack of chairs topples over.]

Stagehand - Oh, [bleep]! Watch out!

[It falls inches away from him and the stagehand, and obviously startles them. Tim holds his heart and head as he checks to make sure the stagehand is okay. He is. Then, you hear laughter.]

Stagehand - What the hell is going on?

[Tim pops a piece of Nicorette.]

Tim Tyler - I... I don't know.

[The scene fades.]

Divion Sadistik vs. Tim Tyler

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

Wayne Inkster announces that Divion Sadistik the winner of this match by pinfall. Jack was impressed by the debut of Divion Sadistik. He's not too keen on the whole "Redeemer's" ideology, but thinks Sadistik has a place here in the wrestling business.

[Divion kneels in front of Tim Tyler raising his arms up and raising his head with his eyes closed. He visibly is talking to himself, praising Lady Earth for his victory. He looks back at Tim with a smirk and raises to his feet, leaving the ring at a casual pace. He walks up the ramp as the crowd gives him a mixed reaction.]


After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin

[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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Introducing Andrew O'Reilly

Writer: Eric

[The camera opens in a darkened studio where we see Eric Dillinger sitting with Louie Cwik. Eric sports a brand new t-shirt that reads Cauliflower Crew with the image of an inflamed ear as the centerpiece. He wears black basket ball shorts and a pair of blue Converse with no socks. Cwik, on the other hand, is dressed business casual with a button up shirt, no tie, slacks, and dress shoes.]

Louie Cwik - Eric, thank you for sitting down with me today.

Eric Dillinger - Hey, thank you. I’m the one who asked for this.

Louie Cwik - It’s my pleasure. I love getting to pick people’s brains from time to time.

Eric Dillinger - I could tell.

Louie Cwik - So you just had your first official MMA match which you won. How does it feel?

Eric Dillinger - Feels great. Never thought the fight would’ve gone as well as it did, but, hey, I guess all that training’s paid off. 

Louie Cwik - Louie Cwik – Ah, yes, all the training by your team the Cauliflower Crew. Tell me, how did you come to assemble such a group?

Eric Dillinger - How’d I come by them? Each person I met at a different time in my life. The story between Mike Barr and I is nothing new. We met at a Dropkick Murphy's show in Boston on St. Paddy’s Day. I was there with Mike Kidd and we started chatting up this bouncer. He recognized us from the WTF pay per view we had there, Street Justice. From there he got us back stage because it turns out he’s Al Barr’s cousin. Y’know, the singer to Dropkick.

Louie Cwik - You were basically friends from the start, then?

Eric Dillinger - Mike and I, yea. 

Louie Cwik - I guess we can’t say the same for someone else on your team?

Eric Dillinger - Eric Dillinger – Hell no. The longer haired guy, if you don’t remember him, is Andrew O’Reilly. Before the WTF folded he and I had a hell of a feud going on. You remember Audrie McLaughlin?

Louie Cwik - Yes. 

Eric Dillinger - My protégé, right? Well, we had a falling out in the WTF. Andy was her boyfriend and the natural enemy of the two guys I was hanging out with. One of them was Aramis and the other was a guy you know pretty well.

Louie Cwik - Jordan Keyser?

Eric Dillinger - Yup. Even after I left my GM position for six months to come back as a wrestler the guy hated my guts. 

Louie Cwik - I believe we have footage from one of those altercations.

Eric Dillinger - Really? I’d heard all footage was liquidated to ESN… Damn it. I forgot about that.

Louie Cwik - Something wrong?

Eric Dillinger - Nah, just a bitter taste in my mouth is all. Let’s roll the clip. 

[We cut to a segment with a small logo in the right hand corner saying “WTF 2009” as Eric Dillinger is seen lounging in a steel folding chair with his feet up on a production table. What was once the US Title lay draped across his lap as his arms are crossed. He’s clearly in deep sleep as people are trying to work around him, many being careful enough not to wake him. Andrew O’Reilly, a man we now see in Eric’s Cauliflower Crew, steps into view and takes one long look at him. He clenches his fist and gets ready to swing… but doesn’t. Instead with one hand he knocks Eric’s feet off the table, waking him. Eric looks startled for a second, but smiles as he realizes who it is.]

Eric Dillinger- I’m sorry, Andy, is there something I can help you with? 

Andrew O’Reilly- Don't call me that. It's Andrew O'Reilly. 

Eric Dillinger - Fine, if you want to keep things so formal between us then, Mr. O’Reilly, what can I do you for? 

Andrew O’Reilly - How about, number one; how you can show up on TV saying you're gonna pay tribute to Audrie? Two; when are you gonna f*ck us all over again by taking the GM job away from Jesse Kingery? And finally, my personal favorite, three; you're full of sh*t. 

Eric Dillinger - Friend— 

Andrew O’Reilly - I’m not your friend. 

Eric Dillinger - Mr. O’Reilly, as far as the GM role goes that’s a road I’ve already traveled down. I’ve proven that I’m great at that job and I’ll only take it if the WTF needs saving again. I know you and Audrie were… are close, but she was my student. I’ll pay homage to her if I want to. 

Andrew O’Reilly - Haven't you ruined her life enough already? 

[The United States Champion presses on, ignoring the comment.]

Eric Dillinger - I’m only here to do what’s right by me. Right now that’s being the US Champion and fighting my damnedest to keep this title prestigious. 

[The Emerald Hero rolls his eyes. Eric catches the reaction and sighs.]

Andrew O’Reilly - Riiiiiight. I've heard so many goddamn people say that over the past couple of years, it's lost it's touch. 

Eric Dillinger - Well, Andr- 

Andrew O’Reilly - Mr. O'Reilly was fine. 

[Eric smirks.]

Eric Dillinger - Mr. O'Reilly. I stand by what I said. I'm simply here to carry this wonderful piece of gold- 

[The Bastard Icon takes note of Andrew rolling his eyes again.]

Eric Dillinger -that I earned rightfully. I'm simply here to make it more prestigious. You liken me to a psycho like Aramis, and frankly, it's getting pretty old. 

[Andrew takes a step forward, standing directly in front of Dillinger.]

Andrew O’Reilly - Now, I know this may be hard and all with one ear, but you listen up and listen good. I don't like you at all, Eric. I don't trust you as far as I can throw you. If you think for one- 

[O'Reilly stops dead as Eric looks away at a crew member, shooting them a friendly smile. Andrew snaps his fingers in front of his face. Dillinger turns back with a frown.]

Andrew O’Reilly - Hello? Helloooooo, McFly! Look at me when I'm talking to you. If you think for one second that the slate is wiped clean after what you did to me last year. After what you did to Audrie-- 

Eric Dillinger - And I apologize. I was out of my head, and- 

Andrew O’Reilly - Enough. I got enough of your bald-faced lies and rhetoric while you were GM. 

Eric Dillinger - Then what do you say you get some more of them as a wrestler? 

[The Emerald Hero lays on a vicious grin. He throws his arms out, ready for a fight.]

Andrew O’Reilly - Then let's go, Eric. You say you're such a badass, how about n- 

Eric Dillinger - Not here. When the time is right. Maybe next Xtreme, the show after— 

Andrew O’Reilly - Oh, I get it. 

[He throws his arms down and leans forward, getting right into Eric's face with an ugly sneer.]

Andrew O’Reilly - The big dog is all bark and no bite, huh? 

[Dillinger merely smirks.]

Eric Dillinger - Think what you want. I’m not ducking you by any means but throwing down the gauntlet. Maybe you should try for a second reign at this guy— 

Andrew O’Reilly - Why the [bleep] not? I'll bring some class to the title. 

[They both stare at each other. Eric smirking, Andrew sneering.]

Eric Dillinger - Say what… I’ll run this by the guys who make the decisions and maybe they’ll decide you’re worthy of a shot at this. Meanwhile, I find myself a partner and— 

Andrew O’Reilly - Now I get it! Now you want me to up the ante and give you a Tag Team Title shot! Just what in the unholy hell are you planning Dillinger? 

[Eric stops smirking immediately, giving the upstart from Boston a cold stare.]

Eric Dillinger - It’s just friendly competition, Mr. O’Reilly. 

[Andrew returns the cold expression with a livid glare. He snarls through gritted teeth.]

Andrew O’Reilly – [bleep] you, Eric. There's not a goddamn thing friendly about you. 

Eric Dillinger - Funny, everyone else around here seems to be happy and friendly to me. Maybe you're the problem. 

[Eric turns away, waving him off.]

Eric Dillinger - See ya, Andy. 

[O'Reilly stands there for a moment, then makes to walk away, turning his back to Eric. He stops.]

Andrew O’Reilly - Oh, one more thing Eric. 

[The Bastard Icon looks up and is met with an echoing slap across the face! Eric leaps to his feet in wide-eyed fury, staring down the equally as livid Emerald Hero! All the stagehands and crew members in the back stare on with shock!]

Andrew O’Reilly - THAT, was for Audrie. 

[The stare down continues for a few more moments, before Andrew grins and walks away. Eric stares after him, one hand rubbing his reddened face. He slowly begins to grin as well, before we cut back to the studio. We see Cwik and Dillinger in the studio again. Cwik looks surprised as he sits back in his chair and looks over at Dillinger who’s smirking.]

Louie Cwik - And how did you convince him to get on your training team? I mean, clearly the guy hated you. 

Eric Dillinger - It was easy. As you know Audrie and I settled our differences and that opened the door for Andrew and I to let the past be the past. Besides, I got a way with people.

Louie Cwik -  Ummm...

Eric Dillinger – I’m paying him to punch me in the face. Andrew was a Golden Gloves champion back in Boston before he was a pro wrestler so naturally I turned to him to teach me boxing. I learned the hard way that going toe-to-toe with him and Padre Nate ain’t the smartest way to go about your business. 

Louie Cwik - Then it’s safe to say that when it comes to striking this man is your teacher.

Eric Dillinger - Bingo. I’m tired of being called a brawler like all I can do is throw wild punches, but that ain’t all me. D*ck face on the announce team downplayed me as a brawler when I’ve made it clear that I can grapple with the best of them. I figure If I can throw some educated fists then maybe I can change the way people think about me. 

Louie Cwik - And how is your punching game going to have an effect on Jade? She’s a well accomplished martial artist--

Eric Dillinger - with experience in Judo, Tai Kwan Do, and Kung Fu. Those are all great disciplines, and I mean that, but in the clinch is where I intend to do the most damage. I’ll throw in a few knee strikes, but these hams right here are gonna be what do the most damage once I’m inside. 

Louie Cwik - So a punching strategy is the route you’re going to take?

Eric Dillinger - Louie, when you say it like that you make it sound stupid. Not just in the clinch where I can land some hard punches, but on the mat as well. Jade is, what, 150 lbs? Her victories over guys twice her size in the past shows one thing and one thing only. Ryven, Umbrage, Lucky, and Keyser were bigger guys who allowed her to do what she does best and that was land those perfect kicks she’s so famous for. Almost every win has been a knock out and that tells me that these bigger guys didn’t use their size to their advantage. They stayed in range of those kicks and didn’t hit her hard enough where it mattered.

Louie Cwik - You’re sounding pretty confident, Eric.

Eric Dillinger - I call it like I see it. I’ve been rolling with Mike and sparring with Andrew long enough to realize kicks don’t mean much when you can’t land them. Call me what you want, but the truth of the matter is that I’m a wrestler who’s easily made the transition into MMA with the help of a great training team. I’m in better shape and I’m a whole hell of a lot smarter than all the other guys who’ve challenged for the strap, apparently.

Louie Cwik - There you have it from our number one contender for the Shoot Championship. Now we take you back ringside.

Eric Dillinger – Wait, can I just say one thing?

Louie Cwik - Sure, Eric. This is your time.

[The camera focuses solely on Eric. Only now do we get a good look at a healing black eye on his face and the devious grin that the Bastard Icon has been known to show in the past.]

Eric Dillinger - Jade, I give you all the respect in the world. I understand that you ain’t the type of person to be taken likely, but understand this. Take me lightly and it’s going to be lights out. I guarantee you, love. 

[Cut back to ringside]

My Word Is Law

Writer: Brian

[Darkness falls over the arena.]

[A voice is heard over the speaker system.]

There’s a time when the operation of the machine becomes so odious, makes you so sick at heart, that you can’t take part; you can’t even passively take part, and you’ve got to put your bodies upon the gears and upon the wheels, upon the levers, upon all the apparatus, and you’ve got to make it stop.

[And immediately after the words stop, the pulsing beat of “Wretches and Kings” by Linkin Park starts, with several red and blue spotlights strobing as they point at the entranceway. Upon the first symbol crashing, a hooded figure appears at the entrance, head down and microphone in his right hand. His long, unbuttoned trench allows us to get a glance of his chiseled upper-body physique and a tattooed Old English letter “X” across his heart.]

[His legs, covered in dark purple tights with white trim on the waist, move slowly down the aisle, carrying the rest of Da Man with him as he makes his way slowly to the ring. Once at the ring, he rolls under the bottom rope, springing quickly to his feet as the hood falls off of his head and the trench coat flows behind him. The boos begin to reign down as the blue eyes and bleach-blond flattop of Xavier Langston reveals itself. After absorbing the hatred for a moment, he makes a cutting motion with his free hand, which causes the music to fade out.]

[The boos, however, do not.]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!


Jack Gene - Well, it looks like Xavier Langston has something to say, but I don’t think the crowd is interested in hearing it.

Xavier Langston - I can wait here all day.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[Finally, the boos die down enough for Xavier to speak.]

Xavier Langston - About one month ago, on Graveyard Shift, I had what ya might call a life-changin’ event.

As I sat in the back on da doctor’s table, tryin’ ta stop my ears from ringin’, I came to a realization. 

Nathan is a [bleep].

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Xavier Langston - I know y’all know what match I’m talkin’ bout. Langston an’ Kilik versus Da Inquisition. An’ whatcha had there was three people dat got they asses kicked two weeks prior...an’ Black Friar. Now apparently I can’t get my takeback on Damien Knight’s punk-ass ‘cause he’s nowhere to be found. That careless (no audio) caused this problem I been havin’, but whatever. If he eva comes back, I’ll drop his ass like a bad habit.

But my biggest problem ain’t with da Emm Ooh Dee. Nah, it’s with you, Nate.

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Xavier Langston - Go back into yo’ minds and think ‘bout dat tag match between Nate, Kilik, Friar, an’ I. Nah, better yet, we gots a big-ass screen, let’s put it up there.

[And with that, the footage of the match Xavier is referring to runs. We’re near the end of the match, where Xavier and Nathan are in the ring together. Voiced over is a commentary from earlier in the match that the commentators can see in Xavier’s eyes that he isn’t right. Nathan lands three punches to the face of Xavier, which cause him to keel over in pain.]

Xavier Langston - Stop, right dere.

[The frame freezes.]

Xavier Langston - Now, even da mos’ dumbass of fans can understand dat I ain’t myself in dis match. (No Audio), man, look at me. Aside from one Voodoo Plunge, I been dominant here. Ain’t no one here can throw a punch dat I cain’t take. But dere I am, slumped over from some head problems. Now, I know y’all ain’t too bright...

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Xavier Langston - But jus’ ta let ya know, a trained wrestler can tell what dey need to beat deir opponent. I know if I gotta kick ya, drop an’ elbow, or drop da Firs’ Rule to pin ya. Nathan knew dat all he needed was ta roll me up somehow…small package, inside cradle, sunset flip, any o’ dat woulda pinned me. So what did dis jerk do instead? Roll it.

[Back to the moving footage. Nathan picks up Xavier, and nails him with The Price of Sin to the head. Cover, three count, match.]

Xavier Langston - He had da balls ta try an’ end my career. He chose ta hit me wit’ dat knee...dat deadly-ass knee dat has broken harda men in da pas’, right in da head, when I know he could look into my eyes an’ know dat he didn’t need it dat day. In makin’ dat choice, he took a month o’ my life an’ livelihood away from me. An’ now...now I’m gon’ take from him. It started las’ week, wit’ dat Tag Title match. I took his tag title shot, an’ I lit it up like a joint an’ burned it away. But dat’s jus’ da start. I’mma break Father Nathan down ‘til he ain’t got nothin’ lef’ but his white collar. Cause I AM “DA MAN!”

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Xavier Langston - ...AN MY WILL...IS...LAW!


Xavier Langston vs. El Oso

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

Jack can't believe that Langston didn't pin him. He hit him with his finisher, and pulled him up at the last moment. Bill says that he's obviously not done with him. Langston looks towards the camera outside the ring and starts barking at it, saying that what he's doing to El Oso is what he's going to do to "Nathan".

[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.]

Wayne Inkster announces Xavier Langston as the winner of this match by pinfall. Xavier quickly grabs the mic from Inkster and tells "Nathan" that it's only a matter of time before he gets his shot at him, and what he did to El Oso just now is exactly what "Nathan" has to look forward to.

[Langston pushes the mic back into Inkster's chest before exiting the ring. He walks up the ramp as the crowd boos him.]

Bill calls this one of the most impressive wins he's seen from Xavier Langston, and touts him as the future Ace Superior Champion. Jack says that he doesn't know what he's asking for. Father Nathan is undefeated in singles competition as Champion, and it's unlikely to change if Father Nathan has anything to say about it.

[The ref checks El Oso out as the scene fades.]

Bob Wire Prepares For His Match

Writer: Garvin

[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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Boris Drago (c) vs. Bob Wire

Writer: Garvin

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

Inkster announces the main event and says that the Heartlands Championship is on the line. He introduces the challenger first: Bob Wire. Bill says that he's got to give it to Wire, as Wire came out, took out both challenges and basically took over this Heartlands title shot. Whether or not it was a smart idea to openly challenge a man twice his size will be decided tonight. But, he's got balls and obviously a fire under him to get his career back on track.

[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 ]

Inkster introduces the Champion: Boris Drago. Jack reiterates the fact that Boris is huge, and that this being his first title defense, it will be interesting to see how he fairs. It's a lot of pressure on him, considering he's still relatively new to the roster. He's only had a handful of matches, and not a lot of stiff competition. Bill notes that Dasha didn't come down to the ring with Boris, as she's out with a concussion from that chair shot last week.

[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.]

Jack is surprised that Wire was able to lock on this hold saying this could be the change of the match. Someone finally got Boris on the ground and is close to making him submit. Bill thinks a submission is unlikely, which is then proven to be true as Boris breaks out of the submission.

[Wire's grip is broken and quickly stays on the agression by driving a knee into Boris' head. Boris drives up to his feet but is knocked back into the ropes by Wire. Wire charges the ropes and clotheslines him over the top rope. He gets a big reaction from the crowd. Boris lands on his feet and begins to walk around the ring, trying to regain composure. Wire slides out of the ring and continues his attack on him. Law starts the 10-count. He lands a right hand. Boris pushes him away as he turns a corner. Wire grabs him and pushes him into the barrier. He lands a huge chop, but Boris quickly slams a knee into his midsection. He throws Wire to the side. Boris grabs the top rope and tries to pull himself up, but Wire slams a forearm into his back and brings him back down to the outside. He goes for an Irish whip into the steps, but Boris reverses it and tries for a short-arm clothesline, but Wire ducks it and gets behind him. Then, he lands a bulldog onto the outside floor. The ref reaches an 8-count before Wire slides in to break the count. He rolls back outside. Wire then reaches underneath the ring and pulls up a chair, which gets a huge reaction from the crowd. He throws it into the ring. The ref immediately grabs it and tosses it out the other side of the ring. He warns Wire. Wire smiles. Boris gets back to his knees holding his head.]

Jack can't understand why Wire would bring a chair into the mix. If he uses a chair, he'd be disqualified. Bill says that maybe Wire's focus isn't necessarily to take the title from Boris, but maybe it's to hurt Boris, something no one has done yet here in WMW. Bill remembers that a lot of times, Wire's focus has always been to do as much damage as possible. He references his feud with Lumberjack.

[Wire reaches back under the ring and pulls out a table. He slides it into the ring, which causes the ref to once again warn him that he will be disqualified. As the ref turns his focus to removing the table, Wire grabs his chair and slams it into the midsection of Boris. He then drives the chair into his head which causes Boris to fall backwards against the ring. Wire rolls him into the ring and goes for the pin. He gets a two count. He pulls Boris up and slams a right hand into his head, but Boris returns with a right hand of his own. He stumbles away holding his head as a cut is now visible to the crowd. He turns back to Wire and Wire charges and hits him with a boot to the midsection. He grabs him by the arm and drops him with a single-arm DDT. He makes the cover and gets the pin. This match is over.]

Inkster announces that Bob Wire has won the match and is the new Heartlands Champion. Jack can't believe it. He can't believe that Wire has defeated Boris. Bill says that the only reason it's even possible is because Wire used the chair on him. And even that didn't take him out. Wire still had to hit him with that DDT.

[Wire stands in the center of the ring holding the title. Boris comes back to and goes irate. He goes after Wire, but Wire escapes up the ramp. He collapses in the center of the ramp holding the title above his head. He brings it up to his face and smiles as he stares at it. He walks back to the ring and grabs his chair before walking back up the ramp. The crowd gives him a mixed reaction as Boris stands at the edge of the ring yelling at Wire. His forehead is covered with blood. The scene fades.]


Next Week on Fuel 39

Writer: Garvin

[The scene opens up in an ancient stone building to show a shadowed figure kneeling before an alter, a breeze blowing long dark hair.]

Voice Over - Months ago she faded from the public eye and a new day dawned for Wrestling Midwest, no longer afraid of the night. Now she returns to once again show her enemies the meaning of fear.

[The figure stands and as she turns the camera focuses on her face, showing the pale features of Amariie Maerthos smiling smugly as the scene starts to fade to black.]

Voice Over - Next week, The darkness returns.


[The shot changes to show Bob Wire, now, holding the Heartlands Championship and the Steel Chair.]

Voice Over - Bob Wire now reigns in the Heartlands. What does that mean for the future of the division now that "Hardcore" Bob Wire is their leader?

[The shot changes to show Xavier Langston and Father Nathan in action poses.]

Voice Over - Xavier Langston calls out the Ace Superior Champion. Will he finally respond?

[The shot flashes to show Kronin standing with the GLC around his waist.]

Voice Over - And Kronin remains without a challenger. Who will stand up to face the man that put AWS Man (also known as Bill) on the shelf?

...

Fuel 39, from WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on October 15th, 2010. 

[The scene fades.]


Fuel 37

Posted: September 30th, 2010 | Category: Non-Televised Results, Televised Results | No Comments »

WMW Fuel 37 on YouTube

The Card:
Matrix vs. Zana Knight
Harry Cockles vs. Marty Poppins

Heartlands Championship #1 Contenders
Dasha vs. The Angel of Death

Shoot Championship #1 Contenders
Eric Dillinger vs. Jasmine Lucky

Main Event
Midwest Tag League Championships
Revolution vs. The Inquisition


Fuel 37 - October 1st, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Fuel 37! And we are coming to you from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. My name is Jack Gene and I'm alongside Bill Hughes, and - well, it's been a while since you and I hosted Fuel, Bill.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, I almost forgot this show still existed.

Jack Gene - Seems like Wrestling Midwest and ESN are still ironing out a few details, so - in the meantime, we've got fans to entertain, and we'll do it right here on YouTube. We've got an action packed show for you, folks. It's been about 2 weeks since the WMW ring has seen competition. Basically, since Burn 2010. And, so much to talk about it, but unfortunately, with us being on Fuel, our time is limited. Strap your safety belts folks and enjoy the ride, because this Fuel will be moving very fast. It's time for our opening contest. Let's turn it to Wayne Inkster in the ring to make the official announcement.

Dasha vs. The Angel of Death

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring, where Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring. The lights in the arena dim a bit and the sound of many soldiers marching is heard. After a few seconds, "Soviet March" by James Hannigan plays and Dasha walks out, alongside the Heartlands Champion, Boris. The crowd boos.]

Inkster announces the opening contest, the number one contender match to decide who will face Boris for the Heartlands Championship at GS132.  He introduces the first fighter, Dasha. Jack is surprised that Boris escorted her to the ring, considering he's Champion. Bill says that it's clear why Boris is out here. One, Dasha supported him along his journey to become the Heartlands Champion, and two, he'll fight the winner, so he's out here to scout.

[As he enters the ring, Boris exits the ring. He grabs a seat in front of the announce table. She bounces in the corner and waits for her opponent. Just then, The Angel of Death's music hits. And, as she has done in the past, she glides from the WMW big screen on a zip line.]

Jack says he was surprised she didn't fair as well against Boris. Considering her speed. But, Boris's overpowered her, which Bill predicted. Tonight, Bill says, it's a more even match up. Dasha came up big on Fuel 36 against Arick Wills, while TAOD defeated Thomas Kilik, and neither have been seen since. TAOD rebounded well, but now she goes up against someone very close to Boris, and that might not be good for her.

[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.]

Jack commends Angel of Death on her speed and risk taking. Bill says that every risk comes a consequence, and right now, all she's doing is pissing Dasha off.

[Boris remains in his seat as he readjusts the title on his shoulder. In the ring, Dasha fights to her feet. She is able to power TAOD up and slams her down with a backdrop driver. She gets back to her feet, holding her head. TAOD gets to her knees, but Dasha clocks her with a right hand. She then begins to target her arms and legs, before locking on a camel clutch.]

Bill says that this is what he was talking about. The Angel of Death, tonight, will be the Receiver of Death, again, but this time by Boris' girlfriend, Dasha. And she will once again lose her opportunity to fight for the Heartlands Championship. Jack says that it's too early for the hat to be thrown in.

[Just then, TAOD somehow gets to her knees. She powers Dasha up and slips behind her, causing Dasha to fall to her face. As Dasha gets back up, TAOD jumps up, and hits a thunderous jumping kick to the side of her head. As Dasha collapses, she climbs to the top, holding her back. Out of nowhere, Bob Wire slides into the ring and takes her out with a steel chair shot to the face which causes her to fall to the outside of the ring. The ref calls for the bell. Inkster climbs onto the apron.]

After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin

Jack Gene - My god! It's Bob Wire with the chair! He took out The Angel of Death.

[Dasha stands up and is met with a chair shot to her head. She collapses to the mat. Boris stands up and yells at him from the outside. As Wayne Inkster stands on the apron, Wire rips the mic from him.]

Bob Wire - Boris!

[Boris tries to climb into the ring, but Wire slams the chair against the top rope, causing Boris to back down.]

Bob Wire - Boris! You will slooshy to what I have skazat, you shoot!

[Boris doesn't like being talked down to and goes irate on the outside.]

Bob Wire - Your reign as Champion will end next week. But, not because of these two sodding cheenas.

[He looks at the fallen fighters that he took out.]

Bob Wire - But, by me.

[He points to his waist. Boris shakes his head and smirks.]

Bob Wire - That title will go around me tally, whether you like it or not. Kopat?

[He drops the mic and holds up the chair. "Elite" by the Deftones blasts from the PA. The crowd gives a mixed reaction. The scene fades as medics run into the ring area to check on Dasha and TAOD.]

Hey! It's Tim Tyler!

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up in the back as Tim Tyler strides through the hallway. He looks somewhat angry.]

Jack Gene - And as we,

Bill Hughes - Hey! It's Tim Tyler!

Jack Gene - That it is. He's the last of the Foxxy Grandpas still standing. We've seen Shank, Lumberjack and Handlebeards McGee taken out of the last few weeks. Could he be next? Stay tuned.

[The scene fades.]

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Tim Tyler Wants Answers

Writer: Steph & Garvin

[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.]

Jerry "the Clown" - Well, Tim, I guess my great ol' Mom Clown... was right.

[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.]

Mini Jerry "the Clown" - Wasn't she?

[He looks back to the camera and shrugs. His face looks like concern instead of an unavoidable and undying happiness.]

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.

[He reaches up with his free hand and puts his finger to his red nose. He smiles wider and laughs.]

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.]

Eric Dillinger and Jasmine Lucky Prep For Their Match

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up in the back to show a split screen of Eric Dillinger and Jasmine Lucky warming up.]

Jack Gene - That... that was just creepy. Coming up later on tonight is Eric Dillinger, taking on Jasmine Lucky in his WMW Lions' Den debut match as he they fight for the opportunity to face Jade at El Dia de los Muertos. That is coming up right before the main event. Right now, we turn it back to the ring, where Wayne Inkster is ready to announce our next contest.

[The scene cuts back to the ring.]

Harry Cockles vs. Marty Poppins

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens inside the ring as Harry Cockles and Marty Poppins stand in opposite corners. Wayne Inkster stands in the center alongside referee Luna Pier.]

Wayne Inkster announces that the following contest and introduces first Marty Poppins. Poppins gets a decent reaction from the crowd, but complete ignores it as this week, his attention is on Cockles' scarf. Jack admits that it's a nice scarf. Bill refuses to acknowledge it. Inkster then announces Cockles. The crowd gives a huge pop. Jack notes that this is the first time we've seen Cockles in a WMW ring since he left months ago. And, also reminds everyone that Cockles left with a huge win streak, almost picked up a title at one point.

[Pier starts the match. As the match begins, Cockles goes for a lockup, but Poppins grabs his scarf and begins to massage it with his fingers. Cockles looks down and they both exchange pleasantries. Cockles removes the scarf and hands it to Poppins. Poppins, apparently excited about that happening, twirls around trying it on. He does a mini-fashion show, which Cockles applauds.]

The crowd gives a mixed reaction. Some laughs, some "boring" chants. Bill huffs in disgust. He says this isn't wrestling, unless we're talking about wrestling with sexuality, and that has no business happening inside of the ring.

[Just then, "The Entertainer" in beautiful MIDI format is heard over the loud speaker. Then, out onto the stage appears Positive Pete pushing an Ice Cream cooler. He's got a mic. Poppins and Cockles turn their attention to him.]

Pete asks the crowd if they want Ice Cream? The crowd pops. As does Poppins and Cockles.

[Poppins and Cockles slide out of the ring and run up the ramp. Pete reaches into the cooler and pulls out Choco Tacos. He starts to throw them into the crowd. As does Cockles. Poppins grabs a Choco Taco, unwraps it and starts to eat it.]

Bill doesn't understand what's going on. Jack thinks that this match has gotten a bit out of control. Bill questions if this was a legitimate match. He then decides that he, too, would like a choco taco and leaves the announce booth.

[As Bill Hughes leaves the announce booth, he motions to Inkster and Luna Pier to follow. They all do, and all get ice cream from Pete. They help in passing out the ice cream to the crowd. Vendors start to walk down into the crowd passing out Choco Tacos to the crowd. Jack joins the rest of the staff and the scene fades as everyone has ice cream.]

Matrix vs. Zana Knight

Writer: Garvin

[In the WMW Arena, Zana Knight stands in the center of the ring, looking as angry as ever. She tests the ropes.]

Wayne Inkster announces the next contest. He introduces the first fighter: Zana Knight. She gets more boos than silence. Jack reminds the viewers that Zana Knight hasn't been in a WMW ring since being suspended a few months back. But, WMW has given her a second chance and here she is. Bill says that this isn't a "second chance" but more punishment. Because, she's not coming back to compete against some of the lower-rung talent. She's going up against the greatest WMW has ever seen: Scotty Jackson Kames.

[Jack shakes his head as the chorus to "With Arms Wide Open" hits the PA and the crowd gives off a mixed reaction. Matrix comes up slowly, wrapped up in his trench coat. He's followed by his minions: the small Undead Kid and the larger then life Zombie Bob. Both of them are covered in wounds and blood, though Bob's looks significantly more genuine.]

As the trio heads to the ring, Jack says that he's more and more creeped out by both Zombie Bob and the Undead Kid. Bill shrugs it off saying that if they were creepy, Kames wouldn't be hanging out with them. He doesn't hang out with Marty Poppins.

[As Matrix hits the ring, his two associates retreat to the outside. The ref calls for the bell and Zana Knight immediately charges across the ring with a primal scream. She slams a forearm into Matrix, but he counters a further attack getting a knee into her midsection. She tries for a cheap shot, but he dodges it and catches her with a jab that sends her into the ropes. He comes at her with a few more head strikes, before taking her down to the mat with a hiptoss. He goes for a quick pin, but she kicks out. He grabs her by the hair and locks on a rear naked choke.]

Jack says he thinks Zana is showing a lot of ring rust and that, when she left, she could take guys down with her aggression. But, Matrix had obviously planned for her. Bill disagrees, as he thinks that Kames is just doing what Kames does best: make out of his league fighters, look like out of his league fighters.

[He pulls her back up to her feet. He then whips her into the ropes. As she comes back, he kicks her in the midsection, causing her to fall to one knee. He then bounces off the ropes and goes for a scissor kick, but she ducks and connects with a jaw breaker. Matrix collapses, holding his jaw and she goes for a quick pin. He kicks out. She gets back to her feet, pulls him up and sends him into the ropes. He bounces back and she locks on a sleeperhold.]

Bill can't believe what he's seeing. Jack can, because the Zana Knight he remembers is the one that never gave up and continued to fight, regardless of how many security guards held her back. Bill says that there's only one thing missing. A sledgehammer. Well, that, and an impending divorce from MOD.

[Matrix gets an elbow into her midsection, causing her to drop the hold. He then connects with a chop that sends her against the ropes. He holds his neck and head in pain. She charges forward with a clothesline but he ducks it. She turns and he goes for a dropkick, but she sidesteps it. He bounces up holding his face. She slams a boot to his midsection, and then takes him down with a fameasser. She goes for the pin, but only gets a two count, as in the ring slides Zombie Bob and the Undead Kid. She quickly slides out of the ring, reaches under it and pulls out a sledgehammer. She slides back into the ring and swings it at Zombie Bob. He ducks and quickly rolls out of the ring. The Undead Kid hits her from behind and he and Matrix begin to double team her. The ref calls for the bell. The match is over.]

Wayne Inkster announces that the match has been called off by referee Luna Pier and declares it a double disqualification. Security charge the ring and corral up both sides of the fight.

[The scene fades.]

Meet the Crew

Writer: Eric

[The camera cuts to the back where we see Eric Dillinger standing by wearing MMA shorts and a black Hatebreed hoodie with the hood thrown back. Despite standing with his arms crossed we can glimpse that his hands are taped and gloved already. Standing next to him is John Squires sporting his usual WMW polo, khaki slacks, and holding a microphone.]

John Squires – I’m standing by with Eric Dillinger who’s about to head into his first official MMA match tonight when he goes up against Jasmine Lucky to decide who gets a shot at the Shoot Title at El Dia. Eric, I know you’ve said it already, but will you please clarify your reasoning for stepping into a genre of combat you are relatively new to?

Eric Dillinger – John, I just wanna make it clear that I ain’t new to this. From day one I’ve been trained to take folks down to the mat and hurt them using what God gave me. Over time, though, I just gained a reputation for doing the opposite and it’s like I said before. I’m here to show the fans in WMW a side of me they ain’t seen before. 

John Squires – And was competing in MMA style matches your goal when you came back?

Eric Dillinger – No, actually. I overheard the folks in the back saying they needed a new contender for Jade’s strap and, like always, I turned on the Southern charm and got the ball rolling on that. 

John Squires – Even though there might be more qualified people out there?

[Eric grins widely.]

Eric Dillinger – Heh, I sold them on the idea that if I lost either fight, at least it would be a good fight. But, hell, if people have learned anything about me it’s not to count me out. I’m a wild card and I don’t intend on losing.

John Squires – I have a good feeling that these men to our left don’t intend on you losing either.

Eric Dillinger – Who? These guys?

[Eric motions to his left and the camera pans over. There are four men standing there. One person stands out immediately and that is CMW wrestler “The Bruiser,” Mike Barr with a freshly shaved head, a white shirt that reads Ju-Jitsu World Wide, blue jeans, and black and white vans. In front of him is a man in his mid-twenties sporting a plaid scaly cap over his black shoulder length hair. He’s relatively handsome and stands with his hands crossed over a Dropkick Murphys t-shirt that tucks into blue jeans and black Converse. The third man who stands off to the back is an older Mexican man who looks as if he’s seen more than his fare share of wars in his day. He wears a Bastard Icon t-shirt, gym shorts, and running shoes. The last man is not a man, but a young boy in a white button up shirt, black tie, black slacks, and nice dress shoes. Despite this his size nearly rivals that of all the men around him as his black hair and the scar above his brow resemble a likeness we’re very used to seeing.]

Eric Dillinger – That’s the Cauliflower Crew. These are the guys that are gonna get me a shiny new strap around my waist. Y’all know Mike Barr pretty much already and you’ll get to know the rest of the gang as the weeks go on.

[Eric motions with his hand for one of them to come over and Mike leaves the group to come by Eric’s side.]

Eric Dillinger – Now, Mike, why don’t you give some of your credentials to the folks at home.

Mike Barr – Those’a yous that donno me I’m Mike Bahr and I’m a bad sonovabitch. I been choking people out since I was in the fifth grade and I’ve made a pretty good livin’ doin’ it. I’m a 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and this man right here is gonna be the next Shoot champion. I guarantee it.

Eric Dillinger – You see, John, I told you folks from Boston could put more than a few words together to make a sentence.

John Squires – I never said—

Mike Barr – Watch it, ya [bleep]!

[Mike puts a finger in his face, but Eric puts a hand on Mike’s shoulder and ushers him back to the rest of the crew.]

Eric Dillinger – With that said we got a match to prepare for. Gonna be a tough one, but I think I can manage. See you around, John.

[The scene fades.]

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Jasmine Lucky vs. Eric Dillinger

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up in the Lion's Den where Wayne Inkster stands with referee Stephen Tyler.]

Wayne Inkster announces the next match. He says the match will take place inside the Lions' Den, and will decide the Shoot Championship #1 Contender. That fighter will challenge Jade at El Dia de los Muertos for the Shoot Championship. He introduces the first competitor: Eric Dillinger.

[Eric walks out with his crew in tow. The commentators make mention that while they know who Mike Barr is, they're pretty sure they've seen the other guys before but not sure where. When Eric gets to the ring he removes his hoodie to reveal he's extremely cut up as its clear he's been dieting.]

Bill makes the bold statement that he thinks Eric Dillinger will walk out of here with the title shot. Jack isn't as certain. He thinks it would be a mistake to push someone like Eric, who has no real MMA experience, and isn't a MMA-technical fighter. He's a brawler, but how will he react when he's taken to the mat? How will he react when he's in his guard or in the clinch?

[As the music fades, Jasmine's music hits as she, her brother Justin, and their trainers walk down to the Lions' Den. She enters and prepares for the match.]

Wayne Inkster introduces Jasmine. Jack notes that Jasmine is a trained MMA fighter. She knows the Lions' Den, and is the favorite going into the match. Bill questions the logic behind that, considering the weight difference, plus her bruised psyche considering her loss at Burn 2010 against Scotty Kames. The crowd starts a "Jasmine Lucky" chant. Jack says Jasmine looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up. Bill agrees, saying that Eric is chomping at the bit to get across the octagon to start this match.

[Both Fighters join Tyler in the center. He gives them the last bit of instructions before sending them back to their corners. A few moments later, he looks at the timekeeper and gets into position. He looks at both fighters, and then calls for the bell. This is round one. The fight gets underway. The two charge across the ring and immediately, Dillinger launches rights and lefts. They exchange wildly, and Dillinger catches her with a few. Eric quickly gets her into a plum position, pushing her up against the fence. Jasmine doesn't want to clinch and ducks under Dillinger's embrace. She tries to escape, but Dillinger forces her back into the fence. They get into a clinch. Eric launches a few hard punches to Jasmine Lucky's ribs. He continues to land right after right into the ribs, which starts to show impact. She manages to push him away, but he stays within striking range. He throws a right, but she ducks it, and immediate goes back into his body and into another clinch. Eric turns her back into the cage, and tries to use the cage as leverage. They continue to fight for leverage, but out of nowhere, Eric throws her down and gets into a side mount. She tries to fight him off, but he keeps his grip, slides his leg over and gets into a full mount.]

Bill says that Eric is showing his power. He may not have the technique, and he may not have the experience, but he's just taken a great MMA fighter down at her own game and is in a great position. Jack says that yes, even though he's in a great position, that doesn't mean he knows what to do next and that this fight could change at any time. Jack notes that there is 1:20 left on the clock in Round 1.

[Lucky tries to push him off, but Dillinger remains in control. He looks for an opening and lands a stiff shot to her ear. He goes for another one, but she quickly blocks it and defends that side. She starts to roll, trying for a half guard, but Eric slides behind her and takes her back with a rear mount. Justin Lucky begins to yell from the outside, telling her to get out of that mount. Eric reaches in with his leg, and manages to get his leg hooked in. She tries to roll him over, but he stays with it, and gets a second leg hooked in. She lifts her head up, just for a second, but it was long enough for Eric to grab on with a rear naked choke. The crowd immediately goes silent, but Jasmine, somehow, pulls Eric's hand down and saves herself from a submission. She escapes from one leg hook and quickly gets to her knees and drives her shoulder and head into his chest and midsection. She powers to her feet and the crowd cheers. Eric holds Jasmine's right leg, making sure she doesn't throw a knee. He trips her up and takes her back down to the mat.]

Bill says that this is the second time, count 'em: 2-times, that Eric Dillinger has taken her down to the mat. He is looking strong, he is looking good, he is looking like he's been here before. Jack notes that there's 30 seconds left in the round.

[Eric Dillinger gets into a side mount over Jasmine Lucky. He feigns a few punches, before landing a stiff shot to her head. He lands another and another and forces himself onto her with a full mount. He throws a right hand and catches Jasmine in the head. She covers up, and Eric begins launching lefts and rights. All connecting, but some only hitting the back of her gloves. She throws her hips up, which causes Eric to lose his balance, but he stays in control, keeping her grounded. You can see a cut above her nose. Eric measures her up, looking to ground and pound again, but she holds onto his right hand, keeping him at bay. The 10-second mark is heard and Eric pulls his hand back. He launches another right hand, this one catching her in the face. He lands a left and another right, but she quickly grabs onto him again, pulling him towards her and lands a stiff elbow to the side of his head. A few seconds pass, and the bell rings. Tyler separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters head back to their corners.

Jack says that was a close round. Bill doesn't see it. He thinks Eric Dillinger completely won it, and completely took Jasmine Lucky to her limit. Jack reminds everyone that Fuel 37 is brought to us by the FTW Podcast, which is something he listens to quite often. Bill says he can't stand it because Harrison is always wrong. Jack notes that the round did see a lot of aggressiveness from Eric Dillinger, but the amount of offense he landed wasn't anything really worth noting. Bill refused to believe what he was hearing, considering she had a cut opened above her nose. Jack agreed and did say that he caught her with a few shots. He's definitely stronger, but she kept him at bay most of that round.

[Referee Tyler walks back to the corner. He asks both sides if they're ready and then calls for the bell. This is round two. They charge the center of the ring once again and immediately grapple. Jasmine Lucky leans forwards and tries to grapple with Eric, but he wants to maintain the distance and ducks it, pushing her to the side. She comes back towards him and he throws a left. She ducks it and tries to take him down with a tackle. He blocks it and manages to get her into a double underhook. He holds on as she tries to fight out of it, keeping her in the clinch. Jasmine tries to break it, but Eric keeps his grip. He launches a knee into her chest. He lets go of the clinch, and she stumbles backwards. He shoots towards her and takes her down once again.]

That was an excellent takedown, according to Bill. Jack agrees, saying that the knee really knocked the wind out of her sails. He notes that we're only in 40 seconds into the second round.

[Jasmine pushes back up to her feet as they remain in the clinch. She lands a few jabs, and then catches Eric with a stiff knee. Dillinger gets wobbly, but is able to regain his composure quickly. He dodges a straight jab and lands a body shot. He gets back into a grapple and tries for a leg sweep. He succeeds and gets another takedown. He gets into a closed guard. They continue to battle for position. Eric sneaks a quick right hook that catches her in the jaw. He throws another, but this time she catches it and quickly wraps her legs around his head. She's going for a triangle choke. Eric tries to fight out of it, but she keeps her grip firm. He keeps his body weight on top of her as he attempts to pry himself from her grip. He succeeds and throws a hammer fist. It connects to the side of her head. He turns it into a side mount.]

Jack notes that the clock now reads 1:50 and again, Eric is in a good position. He's caught Jasmine with a couple stiff shots, opening up a cut above her nose in the first round, and trying to open up another one here in round two.

[Eric keeps to her side. She throws a few shots that land on his ear. He quickly slides his leg over and gets back into a full mount. From there, he blocks her attempts at grabbing onto his arms and lands a stiff right hook to her face. Her arm falls. He lands a left and a right. She tries to block and fight him off of her, but he lands another right and another left. Eric really using the ground and pound to his advantage. She tries to block the strikes, but she loses that battle. A cut above her eye opens up as he lands a straight jab. That shot sends her head back into the mat. The ref sees this, and breaks up the fight. He calls for the bell. This match is over. Eric immediately jumps up and is greeted by his team. They celebrate in the corner.]

Wayne Inkster announces Eric Dillinger as the winner by knockout at the 2:45 second mark and will face Jade at El Dia de los Muertos 2010 for the Shoot Championship. Bill brags for calling this one in the first round and says that Jack is too pessimistic. Jack reminds him that Jasmine, with her experience and history, was the favorite going in, but it goes to show everyone that MMA is a different beast. Even the most experienced can be taken out. One mistake is all Eric needed. He overpowered her, and his punches were just too strong.

[A medical team surrounds Jasmine. She sits up and throws her mouth piece against the fence. Eric and his team leave the Octagon and the scene fades.]

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Revolution vs. The Inquisition

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up in the ring where Black Friar, Father Nathan, Wayne Inkster and referee John Law stand in the ring.]

Inkster announces the main event and says that the Midwest Tag League Championships are on the line. He introduces the challengers: Father Nathan and Black Friar, The Inquisition.

[The crowd cheers. Then, Revolution comes out with their Championships around their waists. Kronin has the GLC over his shoulder. They walk to the ring.]

Inkster introduces the Champions: Kronin and Ryven, the Revolution. Jack says this is the match they've been waiting for since MTL4 began. We will finally see Revolution defend the MTLs again, and this time they're going up against an unstoppable force. Father Nathan has been on a roll since before he picked up the ASC and tonight, if anyone had the momentum to take the titles off the Champions, it would be him. Bill reminds him that this is a tag team match, and Black Friar is also interested in getting those titles. Kronin, being a double Champion, will do whatever it takes to keep the title on his hands. Jack notes that with Ryven's loss at Burn 2010, he could be the weak link here. Going 3 rounds with Jade in the Lions' den could really put his future as MTL Champion at risk. Especially with a rested Black Friar.

[As Ryven and Kronin enter the ring, they immediately walk to the center. They remove the titles and hand them to John Law who shows them to the crowd and to the challengers. He puts the titles on the outside and starts the match. Friar and Ryven begin. As they reach the center of the ring, they lock up, but Ryven immediately drives a knee into his midsection and then takes her over with a hiptoss. He tries to get him into a submission on the ground, but he fights out of it. They get back to their feet and he ducks under a clothesline, quickly going after his back and knees with kicks and forearms. He pushes Ryven into the ropes and goes for an irish whip, but Ryven counters it and turns it into a short-arm clothesline. He begins to stomp away at Black Friar, before tagging in Kronin. As Kronin jumps in, he pulls up Friar. They send him across the ring with an irish whip. As he bounces off, they meet him with a double elbow smash sending him to the mat. Kronin makes the pin, but only gets a 1-count. He locks on a modified sleeper on the downed Friar as Ryven leaves the ring.]

Jack notes that Kronin and Ryven have held the titles for almost a year. Ryven was brought in as Kronin's partner at last year's El Dia de los Muertos, have AWS Man stood Kronin up. Kronin has held half of the Championship since June 2009.

[Kronin pulls up Friar and tags Ryven back in. As Ryven gets a hold of him he twists his arm, and slams an elbow to the back of his arm, before locking on a hammerlock. He continues to put pressure on the arm as he changes it to an arm lock. He pushes him down to the mat face first, continuing to hold onto the arm, and wrenches back. Father Nathan gets the crowd to clap, as he reaches in for a tag. Ryven sees this and quickly pulls Friar back up to his feet and throws him into the corner. He begins to stomp away at his midsection, before tagging back in Kronin. As Kronin gets in, he delivers a chop across Friar's chest. Kronin takes the targeted arm, wraps it over the top rope and begins to pull on it, which causes Law to immediately start a 5-count. As he reaches 3, Kronin lets go and pulls Friar out of the corner. He hits a snap suplex and makes the cover. He gets a 1-count. Friar sits back up, and Kronin quickly locks on a rear naked choke.]

Jack says that Friar desperately needs to make a tag if The Inquisition have any shot at winning here tonight. Bill agrees, and notes that the Champs are showing everyone exactly why they've held the titles as long as they have. It has nothing to do with the fact that they've only had 4 or 5 defenses (if that) over the last 52 weeks, and everything to do with the fact of how good of a team they are, despite their differences.

[Kronin goes for another quick pin, and Friar kicks out at 2. He tags in Ryven. Ryven delivers a stomp to his chest, then one to his leg. Friar reaches up and rakes Ryven in the eyes, causing Ryven to turn, holding his weakened eyes. As he does, Friar crawls over and makes the tag. Unfortunately, the ref didn't see it, as he checks out Ryven's injury. Nathan charges Ryven and takes him down with a forearm to the back. He delivers another shot, but the ref breaks it up. They argue briefly before Father Nathan reluctantly goes to the outside. Black Friar goes back into the ring and tries to take Ryven over with a headlock, but Ryven counters and slams him down with a backdrop driver. Just then, through the crowd and over the railing jumps a random fan. He attacks Father Nathan.]

Jack can't believe it and calls for security. But, as security arrive, the hooded fan removes the hood to reveal it's Xavier Langston.

[Langston takes Father Nathan down with a reverse Russian legsweep, slamming him down onto the protective mat. In the ring, Ryven locks on a Triangle choke on Black Friar. Black Friar taps out. The ref calls for the bell. The match is over.]

Wayne Inkster announces that The Revolution have won the match and are still MTL Champions. 

[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.]


Next Week on Fuel 38

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up to show a dark factory scene where a shadowy figure stands looking straight at the camera. The words "Divion Sadistik" scroll across the screen. He laughs dramatically as shots of a torn down and barren city are shown.]

Voice Over - In the eyes of "The Redeemers", the world is infected by humanity. Humanity taints "Lady Earth" with it's concrete pavement and steel structures, draining the world of resources and ultimately of life itself. In the eyes of the Redeemers, the world would be great without the infestation of human beings. To preserve the life of our world, The Redeemers are coming to destroy the role models, destroy the hobbies and interests and hopes of this society. And it begins, next week... with the arrival of Divion Sadistik.

[The shot changes to show Boris Drago holding the Heartlands Championship and Bob Wire holding the Steel Chair.]

Voice Over - Boris Drago won the Heartlands Championship at Burn 2010. Next week, he'll meet his first challenger. That man... is Bob Wire.

[The shot changes to show Xavier Langston and Father Nathan in action poses.]

Voice Over - Xavier Langston is back and he sent a message to Father Nathan. How will Father Nathan respond? Or will he be healthy in time to face the next challenger for the Ace Superior Champion.

...

Fuel 38, from WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on October 8th, 2010. 

[The scene fades.]


Fuel 36

Posted: September 12th, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

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The Card:
Thomas Kilik vs. The Angel of Death
BBW vs. Shank and Tim

Main Event
Arick Wills vs. Dasha Dranovia


Fuel 36 – September 12th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up backstage where John and Stephen Squires sit in the production truck outside of the WMW Arena, in Cleveland, Ohio. Both are wearing suits. Stephen smiles as he looks towards the camera.]

Stephen Squires - And welcome everyone to Fuel 36. Tonight, we bring to you live from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio - Burn 2010! Exclusively from ESN. My name is Stephen Squires, this is my brother John and tonight we start off the show with the two fighters already in the ring. It's Thomas Kilik vs. The Angel of Death.

[A camera shot behind him shows them standing in the ring as the ref and Wayne Inkster are prepping the match.]

Stephen Squires - This match-up will send the winner into the 2nd round of what is being called the Heartlands Championship Mini-Tourament [2]. This one will help decide who will fight the winner of tonight's Championship match at Graveyard Shift 131. And, that match, the Heartlands Championship match is between Boris Drago, Tyson Banes and the current Champ, Gras-Dawg. And, it's inside the steel cage. Coming up later, we've got Shank and Tim Tyler taking on BBW and in tonight's Fuel 36 Main Event, it's Arick Wills vs. Dasha in the second HCMT2 match.

[He looks back at the monitor as the match between TAOD and Kilik is starting. He looks back to the camera and smiles.]

Stephen Squires - Let's send you down to the ring for our opening contest.

The Angel of Death vs. Thomas Kilik

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring, where Wayne Inkster stands in the center. Kilik walks out as his music plays. He get a mixed reaction from the crowd.]

Inkster announces the opening contest, the first round of the HLCMT2. The winner of this match will fight again at GS131 for a shot at the Heartlands Champion at GS132. He introduces the first fighter, Thomas Kilik. Bill says that he's really disappointed with Kilik, seeing that he's now lost two weeks in a row. His record now sits at 8-4, but really, it should have been 8-3, but he dropped the ball against Tyson Banes two weeks ago.

[As Kilik reaches the ring, he slides in and holds up his hands, getting a mixed reaction from the crowd. He stares at the entrance, waiting for The Angel of Death to arrive. Just then, The Angel of Death's music hits. And, as she has done for 4 straight weeks, she glides from the WMW big screen on a zip line.]

Jack says that Angel of Death definitely has a different look to her this week. She had gone 3 straight weeks, just cruising through the Heartlands division, but then got dismantled by Boris Drago. Bill says that was an obvious conclusion go the match. He knew that going in she wouldn't of been able to compete against Boris. And, if she doesn't play it smart tonight, she'll receive a similar fate from Thomas Kilik, because - there's one thing that Kilik has on his side, and that's desperation.

[She hits the ring, landing on top of the turnbuckles, before doing a backflip, and landing on her feet. In the opposite corner, Kilik awaits the match to begin. And after a few moments, it does. The ref calls for the bell and he storms across the ring. She meets him in the center and he clubs her in the side of the head, then in the back. She stumbles forward, and he catches her with a european uppercut that sends her into the corner. He goes to work on her in the corner with right hands and boots to the midsection. He pulls her out and goes for a snapmare, but she turns it into a front flip and lands a stiff kick to his head. She bounces off the ropes and charges back with a flying forearm that sends him to the ground. She pulls him up and whips him across the ring. When he reaches her again, she takes him down with a hurricanrana. She holds for the pin, but only gets a 1.]

'Too early' says Bill as he questions why she went for the pin at this point in the contest. Jack says that Kilik is not really showing the same technique that we're used to, but that was expected considering their both speedy, they're both high flyers. And instead of using the ropes, Kilik is trying to brawl with her.

[She pulls him up again and whips him across the ring. She goes for another drop kick, but he holds onto the ropes, causing her to hit the mat with her back hard. He quickly dives towards her and rolls her up, but she rolls through it and begins to hammer at him with rights and lefts. She continues to work on him with boots to his head and back. He fights back to his feet and she whips him across the ring. As he comes back, she charges with a clothesline, but he ducks it. He turns back around and meets her with a jumping leg kick. He makes a cover, but only gets a 1. She fights back to her feet and he forces her into the corner. He picks her up and puts her onto the top turnbuckle, but she responds with two right hands that sends him back to the mat. She jumps up onto the top rope, but before she can jump off, he runs up and meets her. They trade rights and lefts while standing on the top rope.]

Jack calls this a very dangerous position. Normally, they're both used to being alone on the top rope, but both Kilik and Angel are risking this match staying there for too long. Bill says that Kilik is showing a lot of fight in this match, and really is keeping TAOD off of her game.

[Kilik gets the upperhand and tries to take her over with a waist lock. She blocks it. They continue to trade rights and lefts, both waivering on the second and top rope. She connects with a right hook that sends him flying to the outside. She falls to the apron. She pulls her self up on the ropes as Kilik tries to collect himself on the outside. As he stands up, she jumps onto the second rope and springboards off with a moonsault that connects. The crowd gets on their feet. She quickly rolls him into the ring. He crawls towards the center. She climbs back onto the apron. He sees her and charges, but she quickly jumps up and springboards off of the top rope and grabs him with a leg scissors that sends him across the ring. She quickly crawls to make another cover, but only gets a 1-count. She pulls him back up to his feet, but without warning he takes her down with a short-arm clothesline that spins her inside out. He quickly locks on a chin lock.]

Bill says this is where Kilik can win the match. He's studied up on submissions, he's a raw mat technician when he's not flying through the air, and can really dominate TAOD here. Jack says that, for sure, Kilik is stronger than Angel, but his grip is not tight. He lost a lot of gas earlier in the match.

[She fights back to her feet and catches Kilik with a right hand. She charges the ropes and bounces off, but slams Kilik with a forearm that sends him stumbling backwards. She hits him with a boot to the midsection. She charges the ropes again and Kilik goes for a boot to the face, but she ducks it and catches him with a jumping heel kick that sends him spinning. She charges again, but he ducks it and pushes her into the ropes. She jumps into them and springboards off, catching him with a Tornado DDT. She struggles to get back to her feet, but she does and she walks to the corner and climbs up. She keeps looking over her shoulder, making sure that Kilik doesn't move. She then starts to climb, but just as she reaches the top, Kilik pushes himself back up his feet.]

Jack says that Kilik is showing just how important the Heartlands Championship is to him. Getting back to his feet and continuing this fight is a good sign that Kilik has the goal in mind. Bill isn't as easily optimistic and says that this is the point in the match that Kilik loses it. Bill won't take his side until Kilik proves his ability.

[She sees him and measures him. As he turns towards her, she jumps off with a double-handed axe handle, but he greets her with a punch to the midsection. She doubles over, holding her stomach. He grabs her by the head and tosses her over the top rope, but she holds on, landing on the apron. He does see this. As he turns back around, and charges, but she hits him with a high kick that sends him stumbling backwards. He falls to his back holding his head. She then jumps onto the top rope and goes for a 450 splash. She hits it. The crowd goes crazy. She goes for the pin, and gets the 3-count. This match is over.]

Wayne Inkster announces The Angel of Death as the winner and says they have advanced to GS131 in the HLCMT2. Jack and Bill were both impressed with TAOD's ability to bounce back the way she did.

[The scene fades.]

Shank and Tim vs. BBW

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens inside the ring as Tim Tyler and Shank stand across the ring from BBW. Wayne Inkster stands in the center alongside referee John Law.]

Wayne Inkster announces that the following contest will be a no disqualification flaming tables match. He explains that the winner must put their opponent through a table that has been set on fire. He announces Shank and Tim Tyler first, then BBW. Jack can't believe this match didn't open up Fuel. So much on the line between these two teams. But, it's not material, it's all about pride in this "turf war". Bill refuses to believe that Jack just said "turf war". He then says that it's all about dominance here. The father and son heros vs. the guys looking to destroy each and every person who steps foot in the ring with them. Bob Wire screams "Chair!".

[As the match begins, Wire charges across the ring with the chair. He swings it at Shank, but Shank punches it, knocking it into the head of Wire. Wire stumbles a bit, but catches his balance just as Tim big boots it into his face. Wire falls down to the mat and rolls out of the ring. Bundy charges across the ring and slams Shank in the back with a forearm. Shank catches himself before he fell down. Tim turns and chops Bundy across the chest. He does so again, putting Bundy into the ropes. Shank meets him and they whip Bundy across the ring and then send him out of the ring with a double clothesline over the top.]

The crowd pops. Jack says that Bundy is the largest man on the roster, and he'd hate to be underneath Bundy falling out of the ring. Bill agrees, and expects them to bounce back in this match. Even though Shank and Tim have the crowd roaring in these early moments, it's too early to count out BBW. And plus, you can't because they have to throw them through the flaming table.

[Wire slides back into the ring as Tim climbs out to the apron. Shank greets Wire with an open-handed chop. He sends Wire across the ring and takes him down with a choke lift spinebuster. He makes a cover, but only gets 1 as Wire kicks out. Shank continues to work on Wire. Many lifts and slams. Wire is able to get a few shots in, but nothing Wire tried took Shank off of his feet. Shank got Wire into a bear hug. He refused to quit and fought out of it. Hands to the ears, and even raking at Shank's eyes. As Shank drops him, Wire quickly takes him down with a chop block. He tagged in Bundy who then just took over, going after Shank's knee and ribs.]

Bill says that this is where we see the meanness of John Bundy. The grittiness and the want to just destroy his opponent. Especially when he's down. Jack notes that Bundy is going right after the left knee of Shank. Just doing what he can to make sure Shank doesn't stand back up.

[Bundy tells Wire to get the table. Wire does so, pulling one from under the ring and setting it up on ringside. He also grabs a bottle of lighter fluid and starts to pour it all over the table. Tim Tyler comes over from the other side of the ring and just wails on Wire with rights and lefts. Bundy sees this, but he has Shank on the ground in the corner and just stomps away at him. On the outside, Wire catches Tim with a thumb to the eye and then a low blow. He proceeds to set up the table. He pulls a book of matches from under the ring, lights a match, then lights the whole matchbook, and then sets the table on fire.]

Jack calls this site one of the most hellacious scenes that he's ever witnessed. And the thought only gets worse when you consider that someone will be thrown through it here tonight.

[Bundy pulls up Shank. He walks out onto the apron and pulls Shank out with him. He then tries to throw Shank through the table, but Shank holds onto the ropes. He catches Bundy with an elbow to the head, and then another. Shank then reels back and lands a huge punch to the face that causes Bundy to collapse onto the apron and rolls off onto the floor. Shank steps off of the apron and lands a big boot to the back of Bundy. He reaches down and pulls up Bundy, but Bundy doesn't budge and Shank holds his knee in pain, unable to pick him up. Shank shows his anger and knocks over the table and collapses to his knees. The volunteer firemen at ringside put out the table, since it had been knocked over.]

Jack says it's obvious that Shank's knee is causing him a lot of discomfort.

[Wire pulls another table from under the ring and slides it in. Tim Tyler walks to him, but is met with a scoop slam. Tyler holds his back in pain as Wire sets up the table in the corner. He douses it with lighter fluid and then sets it on fire. He turns around and there stands Tim Tyler. Tim kicks him in the gut and DDTs him onto the mat. Tim holds his back in pain as Wire lays motionless. Tim pulls up Wire. Shank hobbles up to them. They both grab Wire by the throat, lift him up, and chokeslam him through the table. The ref calls for the bell and the match is over. Medics rush to the ring as the fire covering Bob Wire is put out by volunteer firemen.]

After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin

[Just then, as Shank and Tim hover over their fallen pray, the lights go out.]

Jack Gene - My god! The lights! What's happening?

[And, just as quickly, the lights come back on and Shank is laying on the ground, busted open.]

Bill Hughes - Shank! No!

Jack Gene - Shank is busted wide open, folks. He's laying motionless on the mat, and I don't know what happened. The lights went off, Shank and Tim were fine, the lights come back on and Shank is knocked out cold.

Tim Tyler - Quick! My boy need some medical attention!

[The camera pans over top of Shank to see the blood running down his forehead. Medics rush the ring to take care of him as the scene fades.]

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Better Friends? Or Better Enemies?

Writer: Eric and Jordan

[Shirtless is Eric Dillinger as he tapes up his fists whilst wearing a pair of blue Dickies pants with his usual Oxblood Gripfast boots with the white laces. He takes a deep breath and lets it outslowly as he finishes with one fist. He squeezes his grip and lets go, before moving onto the next one.]

Eric Dillinger - You just gonna stand there all day or are you gonna say something?

Jordan Keyser - Saw you blow off an ESN employee last week. You have a problem with my company and what we're trying to do here?

Eric Dillinger - Yup.

[Jordan sighs and shakes his head.]

Jordan Keyser - Eric, I don't know why you're so upset with ESN. You've never been given a reason to hate the company. We certainly didn't do anything in the WTF that wasn't well within our rights.

Eric Dillinger - Don't play games with me. You know what you did.

Jordan Keyser - Of course I know what we did. We prevented Vance Bonesteel from destroying the WTF and taking ESN down with it. The man was costing my company millions by driving down WTF the way he was. You tell me why I wouldn't intervene and stop that from happening.

Eric Dillinger - So how long is it gonna be until all of WMW's assets are seized and sold off? You gonna take care of ESN's problems before you remember to pay another sad [bleep]'s medical bills?

Jordan Keyser - Be damned careful, Eric. I respect you, and there's nobody I'd rather fight side-by-side with, but I won't listen to crap like that. ESN is here because we think we can take the WMW product and market it to the world, making millions for both companies, and in turn producing an even better product for the fans to enjoy. THAT is what we're doing here, and nothing else. Understand that.

[Eric finishes taping his hand. He clenches his fist before turning to Keyser and looking him square in the eye.]

Eric Dillinger - Everyone else around here might not be wise to it, but I am. I ain't gonna let WMW go down the same way the WTF did.

Jordan Keyser - You don't have a choice in the matter, Eric. I have no desire to take over the WMW, but I also have no intention of letting you have any say whatsoever in what happens between ESN and WMW.

Eric Dillinger - You can think that all you want. You know damn well that when I decide to start putting people in the hospital there's not a thing anyone can do or say to stop me. There's not a lawyer in this world that'll take me on for good reason. I know ESN is here to make money and, yea, maybe that's a good thing. Economy's bad right now so we can all use a little extra green... but the moment WMW needs ESN you just better damn well be there for her.

Jordan Keyser - You know I have to protect ESN's interests.

Eric Dillinger - I know and you know I'll be there for WMW. I guess we'll just have to cross that bridge when we come to it.

Jordan Keyser - Suits me just fine.

[Eric extends a taped hand to which Jordan takes.]

Eric Dillinger - Now get me some coffee. Black, two sugars.

[Jordan chuckles and shakes his head.]

Jordan Keyser - You never change, do you? Just go out there and tear into Poppins, and send me a thank you card for booking you in such an easy match for your first time back.

[The scene fades.]

Arick Wills vs. Dasha Dranovia

Writer: MOD

[The shot opens up inside the ring as Wayne Inkster stands in the center.]

Inkster announces the beginning of the next contest, which is a one falls match in the Heartlands Tournament.

[The lights in the arena dim a bit and the sound of many soldiers marching is heard. After a few seconds, 'Soviet March' by James Hannigan plays and Dasha walks out, wearing a black leather sports bra with a Soviet flag on it, the sports bra trimmed in Crimson red and gold. She also wears boxing style fighter shorts, colored crimson red and lined in gold coloring. She sports MMA style fighting gloves on her hands and pauses for a brief moment at the entryway, looking around the arena before setting her eyes on the ring and narrowing them, throwing a few warm up punches, a right cross, left cross right upper cut combo before holding her hands up and out and yelling out something to the crowd in Russian. Boris, throughout the opening, stands just behind Dasha and follows her down to the ring. As she moves, she moves straight towards the ring, ignoring the crowd reaction. When she reaches the ring, she rolls in and comes to her feet, her eyes fixed on the entrance as she awaits Arick Wills' arrival.]

Bill and Jack go back and forth commenting on how impressive Dasha's ring entrance was. Wayne Inkster now begins to introduce her opponent Arick Wills.

["Breakeven" by The Script plays over the P.A. system as "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills makes his way down to the ring in a fancy robe. Damian Knight makes his way down to the ring along side Arick Wills. Pyros go off in the entrance way as Arick Wills and Damian Knight continue to make their way to the ring to a crowd of boos. through out the arena.]

Bill does not understand why Arick Wills has aligned himself with Damian Knight. Jack also
agrees with Bill Hughes. But, Bill does go on to say despite Arick's decision to align himself with MOD, that Arick Wills is a great athlete.

[Referee calls for the bell and Dasha starts the match off with a lot of striking moves, punches, kicks, throws and take downs, etc. Dasha is really falling back on her MMA training. It takes a distraction from Damian Knight, which allows Arick Wills to gain the advantage. Arick Wills quickly takes Dasha down into The Magnificent Crossface, but Dasha does not give up. Dasha fights her way to the ropes. Arick Wills begins to work on the arm by taking Dasha and sending her into the ring post shoulder first. Arick Wills follows it up with a shoulder breaker, then shows his skills by locking in a Fujiwara Armbar.]

Bill states how Arick Wills is starting to look skillful in this match. Jack Gene states how this has been a good contest so far with both wrestlers showing their skill.

[Moments later Dasha fights out of the Fujiwara Armbar and gets back to a vertical base. Arick and Dasha fight for the advantage, but Dasha gets the advantage with a takedown. Dasha now focus her attack on the body of Arick Wills, looking to soften him up. Dasha goes for an ankle lock, but Arick Wills counters it into his own Ankle lock. Arick Wills feels his has Dasha right where he wants her, but Dasha counters with a roll up where she only gets a two count.]

The fans are really into this match up. Bill respectfully honors both wrestlers for those exchange of counters.Dasha begins to work on the left knee of Arick Wills and his head with different strikes and technical moves. The commentators comment on Dasha's tactics of 'picking Arick Wills apart.' Jack makes reference to Dasha being banned from MMA competition for seriously injuring her opponents. Bill Hughes mentions how he is a big fan of Dasha's sadistic 'take no prisoners' approach to things.

[As the match goes on and Arick Wills starts wearing down, Dasha will begin to pick up the pace a bit, using springboard DDTs, Springboard dropkicks, and some aerial moves to soften Wills up more, but Dasha with too many attempts of springboard moves which leads to Arick Wills countering a Springboard Clothesline into the Magnificent Crossface for the second time in this match.]

Bill Hughes states that Arick Wills is no slouch and not to be taken lightly. 

[Dasha not giving up again and makes it to the ropes 30 seconds later. Dasha with thumbs to the eye to gain back the advantage. Dasha begins to whip The King of Wrestling to the ropes, but Arick Wills counters sending Dasha to the ropes instead. Dasha rebounds off the ropes and Aricks goes for an STO, but out of no where Dasha counters and plants Arick Wills face first on the mat with a reverse STO instead. Dasha then jumps up and grab hold of Wills' left ankle, before locking in a Sambo Calf Crush Slicer and increasing the pressure on the hold, but Arick Wills refuses to tap out. Dasha increases more pressure, but Arick still refuses to tap out. Damian Knight begins to make his way on to the ring apron to try to distract the ref, but Boris Drago makes his way over to MOD and pulls him off the apron. Boris Drago connects with a Knockout Punch on Damian Knight that knocks him out cold. Moments later in the ring you can hear the ankle bone of Arick Wills pop out of place. Arick Wills screams in pain and the ref calls for the bell.]

The commentators are confused because Arick Wills did not tap out, but at the same time they are wondering if the referee stop this match because he heard Arick Wills' ankle bone pop out of place. Wayne Inkster announces Dasha the winner of this match due to referee was lead to believe that Arick Wills could not continue the match.Jack Gene criticizes Dasha submission hold, and says that it should be banned because it can easily end someone's career. Jack then goes on to say that Arick Wills career could have been ended here tonight. Bill calls Jack a wimp and say that if a wrestler is too stupid or proud to tap out, then Dasha can't be blamed for trying to win the match.

[Dasha jumps to her feet and holds her hands above her head crying out something in Russian before bending down and slapping Wills in the face, rubbing in her victory over him.]

Jack complains about Dasha's lack of sportsmanship, but Bill loves the attitude. Paramedics finally make their way down to ringside to check on Arick Wills and MOD.

After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin

[Dasha is pulled from the ring by the ref. She walks up as she continues to bark towards the ring. Arick remains on the mat, showing just how much pain he endured, surrounded by medics. She walks through the back.]

Jack Gene - Just a devastating move by Dasha. And, the way Arick is moving, you've got to think that his ankle is broken.

Bill Hughes - No doubt about it. And, he put up one hell of a fight, but as soon as she locked on that Sambo Calf lock. Man. But that shows what his mistake was. He just wouldn't give up, and he should have.

Jack Gene - Well, stay tuned. We still have got a lot more happening tonight. Tonight is Burn 2010 on ESN. Check your local listings. I'm hearing Louie Cwik is backstage with Dasha. Let's take you there.

[The scene fades.]

Louie Cwik Talks With Dasha

Writer: TBD

[The shot switches over to Louie standing backstage with Dasha.]

Louie Cwik - Dasha, big win tonight, main event of Fuel, the night of Burn, with ESN broadcasting and you beat Arick Wills to advance to Graveyard Shift to fight The Angel of Death to determine who gets a shot at the Heartlands Championship! All in all, a great night, yes?

[Dasha smiles and nods, crossing her arms across her chest.]

Dasha - Da, is good night for me. I told you all that I would crush the so called King of Wrestling and King of the Leaderboard. Now, he is nothing but King of tapping out to Dasha and admitting Soviet Superiority. The Revolution is coming, people of Wrestling Midwest. Soon, everyone will bask in the glory and freedoms that the CSSW brings and offers to you all. Arick Wills foolishly chose to stand in the way of progress and he was cast down. The same will happen to all future dissidents who get in the way of the Revolution!

[With that, Dasha turns and walks away, leaving Louie hanging as he was about to ask another question.]

It's Time For Burn

Writer: Jordan

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

Sunday, September 12, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

Say what you want, take your shots

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

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

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

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

[The man's hand twitches.]

Burn 2010.

Get it while its hot.

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


[The scene fades.]


Graveyard Shift 130

Posted: September 3rd, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:
Tyson Banes vs. Boris Drago
The Foxxy Grandpas vs. BBW

MTL4
The Celestial Avatars vs. The Inquisition

Main Event
Hecate vs. Scott Vyper


Graveyard Shift 130 - September 3rd, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

The Foxxy Grandpas Arrive

Writer: Steph and Garvin

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

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

Handlebeards - Mumbles.

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

[The scene fades as Tim continues talking.]

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

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

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

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

Bill Hughes - Obviously.

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

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

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

The Celestial Avatars vs. The Inquisition

Writer: Garvin

[Out from the back appear Hecate and Jade.]

Inkster announces the opening contest and says that it's to decide who will fight Revolution for the MTLCs at GS131. He also said the match was set for a 15-minute time limit. He introduces the Celestial Avatars.

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

Bill takes back what he said last week. Last week, he said that Hecate wouldn't last past her match against the Foxxy Grandpas. She received a free pass by BBW. This week, though, there's no way she'll do well. This match is entirely on Jade's shoulders, which is unfortunate for her considering that she'll be defending the SC next weekend. Jack thinks that Bill's chaos mechanism has gone off again. Hecate, all though still not at 100% still held her own. Bill suggests she's more at 45%.

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

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

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

Jack expects this match to go the full 15-minute time limit. But, unlike Bill, he believes that the Avatars have the advantage. Hecate and Father Nathan are both in the same spot, physically. They're both hurt, they're both struggling, they're both fighting through the pain, and they both are looking forward to going to Burn to fight for the Ace Superior Championship. What gives TCA the advantage is Jade. Bill says that the fact that Jack brought up the ASC match at Burn, and Hecate's potential for being in it signifies why The Inquisition has the advantage. Because they know what this match is about, and that's MTL4. Nothing else.

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

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

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

Bill Hughes harps on Hecate some more, but Jack says he's being over-critical. Jack says that this is the turning point of the match. If Father Nathan can keep Hecate in the ring, that it is likely the match will end in the Inquisitions way. But, if Hecate can survive the attack and bring Jade back into the match, it is likely that Jade can overcome, since Father Nathan is also battling injuries. But both of these competitors are weak at this point and it's obvious.

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

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

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

Jack says that Hecate still has a huge night a head of her. With her fight against Scott Vyper as the main event, she's got some time to rest, but will it be enough? Bill suggests that this match, especially the way it ended, took a lot out of her and he doubts she'll be able to hang with the Hall of Famer.

[The scene fades.]

Tyson Banes Prepares For His Match

Writer: Arick

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

Bill Hughes - What the heck is going on here?

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

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

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

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

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

Zana Knight - Right on....

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stephen Squires - ...

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

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

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


Handlebeards Found Hurt

Writer: Garvin

[The camera focuses in on Jack and Bill.]

Jack Gene - Okay, we're going to turn it backstage to Stephen Squires. Looks like he's got a breaking story, as it unfolds. And... it doesn't sound good.

[The shot opens up in the back with Stephen Squires. He stands outside of an ambulance. Tim Tyler, Shank and Lumberjack stand there.]

Stephen Squires - Thanks, Jack. Yeah, some bad news back here. It appears that Handlebeards McGee, who was scheduled to fight this week against BBW alongside his tag team partner, Tim Tyler. Right now, I can positively report that match will not happen. What we are being told is that Handlebeards was attacked, and eye-witness reports say it was by John Bundy and Bob Wire, and he was thrown through the refreshment table. That table had not just cold beverages on it, but also scalding hot coffee. And, let's just say, not only is Handlebeards bloody because of the attack, but he's also been speculated to be pretty badly burned.  I'm also hearing some grumbling backstage from thirsty wrestlers waiting for refreshments.  Hopefully that issue gets resolved soon. Doctors are currently treating Handlebeards, but they have said, for sure, he will not be able to compete tonight.  If only they could also provide those affected with some beverages.  Now, what that means is if Tim Tyler goes forward with the fight, he will either have to find a new partner, or fight the match alone. We'll keep you updated as this story progresses.

[The scene fades to show Tim Tyler, Shank and Lumberjack walk out of the scene. All with their heads down.]

Tyson Banes vs. Boris Drago

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens inside the ring as Tyson Banes and Boris Drago stand in opposite corners. Wayne Inkster stands in the center alongside referee John Law.]

Wayne Inkster announces that the following contest will determine who will face Gras-Dawg at Burn 2010 for the Heartlands Championship. He announces Boris Drago first, then Tyson Banes. Jack calls this the biggest Heartlands #1 Contenders match that he can remember. Bill says that it would be better if it had Shank. Plus, it's for the contendership, not contenders. Bill says for sure, this match is hard to progress. Boris is huge while Tyson is a semi-successful dirty fighter.

[As the match begins, Tyson charges Boris and lands a stiff shot to his chest. Boris smiles at him before charging, but Tyson ducks under a clothesline and escapes to the outside of the ring. Just as he does, Dasha chases him back into the ring. As he gets back in, Boris catches him with a spinebuster.]

Jack reinforces the idea that Boris is probably the strongest fighter that the company has seen, and Boris is finding that out first hand. Bill says that may be true, but to discount Tyson Banes only by strength and size is not learning from the last few weeks, because what has been seen from Tyson is anything short of pushover. He's in this position for a reason.

[Boris lifts up Tyson and immediately rakes him in the eyes. As Boris stumbles backwards, Tyson dives towards his knee, driving his shoulder into his thigh. As Boris stumbles backwards, Tyson gets back to his feet and charges him with another forearm shot, and another. But, Boris catches his arm and slams a right hand into the side of his head that forces Tyson back down the mat. Just then, Arick Wills walks down the ramp.]

Jack notices Arick Wills walking down the ring and is wondering what he's up to. Bill suggests he's coming down to take his rightful place as the Heartlands Champion #1 Contender. As, to Bill, Arick Wills is still the King of the Leaderboard and deserves another shot at the title. Jack reminds him that he had a chance, but - failed.

[Boris pulls up Tyson and slams a forearm across his back. He then lifts him up to go for a powerbomb, but Arick Wills climbs into the ring. Boris sees him and drops Tyson.]

The referee tells Arick to get out of the ring. Arick challenges Boris, telling Boris that he'll never be Heartlands Champion and that the title belongs to him. Bill agrees. Jack can't believe Arick is challenging Boris.

[And, without much warning, Dasha slides into the ring. She quickly gets into Arick Wills' face. Then, Tyson jumps up and slams a right hand into Boris' head. This creates a chain reaction, which is followed by an all out brawl by all 4 fighters in the ring. Referee John Law calls for the bell. This match is over.]

Inkster announces that this match has been ended by the ref as a no contest.

After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin, Reb, and Rob

[As the brawl continues, Dasha goes after Arick, while Tyson and Boris continue to battle.]

Jack Gene - My god, this match has completely gone out of control. And in the ring, it's now, apparently, Tyson and Wills vs. Boris and Dasha.

Bill Hughes - And security is getting involved, Jack.

[Security rush the ring and pull everyone off of everyone. Brad Johnson appears at the top of the ramp.]

Brad Johnson - All right, all right.

[Johnson paces at the top of the ramp. He watches the struggling and fighting continue.]

Brad Johnson - I said enough! I'm stopping this before you four take this beyond the point of no return. And you four will listen and understand what I mean when I say, it's time this company protects it's investments.

[He smiles as he shakes his head.]

Brad Johnson - Arick Wills, you have no right getting involved in this match. You had your shot and you lost. End of story. You'll have another shot at Graveyard Shift 132. That is, if you earn it. And, I'm very certain you can. You are the self-proclaimed king of the Leaderboard.

[Arick smiles and the crowd boos.]

Brad Johnson - But you won't earn it this way. Dasha, first of all, let me officially welcome you to Wrestling Midwest. I'm glad that you are so... well, ready to get into the ring. And, since you've met Arick Wills, let me formally... introduce you two, because you two will be competing at Burn. The winner will advance in the Heartlands Championship #1 Contendership at GS131.

[The crowd cheers. Arick and Dasha glare at one another.]

Brad Johnson - Now, for the Heartlands Championship match at Burn 2010. It's unfortunate we couldn't come up with a #1 Contender tonight. But, as they say, the show must go on. And since a #1 Contender didn't rise here tonight, we are stuck with two #2 contenders. So, that means, at Burn 2010, it will be Gras-Dawg, defending his title against both of you.

[A mixed reaction comes from the crowd as Boris and Tyson glare at each other.]

Brad Johnson - Gras-Dawg vs. Tyson Banes vs. Boris Drago for the Heartlands Championship.

[With that, all 4 fighters begin to struggle to get towards one another. Security continues to hold the peace, but it's a struggle. Johnson sighs loudly.]

Brad Johnson - Michael McGillicutty. What is it with you 4? You know what, I'm going to make another change for this match. Dasha and Arick? It's quite apparent that asking you two to stay out of the match isn't going to do much. Considering, a ring full of security doesn't seem to damper your attitudes. So, we're going to make sure that the fight stays inside of the ring, and you two stay out of it. Because, the Heartlands Championship will be decided in a Steel Cage match.

Jack Gene - My god! A Steel Cage match?

Brad Johnson - Now, what I suggest is you all go home and prepare. Burn 2010 will be a big night... for everyone.

[With that, "I Fight On" by the Graveyard Shift Trio plays over the PA as Brad Johnson leaves.]

Jack Gene - My god! Gras-Dawg defends his Heartlands Championship against Tyson Banes and Boris Drago in a Steel Cage match next week at Burn 2010!

[The camera pans over the ring to show all four competitors before the scene fades.]

Shank, Lumberjack and Tim Tyler Discuss Options

Writer: Garvin/Steph

[The shot opens up in the back as Tim Tyler, Shank and Lumberjack stand around talking. Well, Tim Tyler is mostly talking.]

Tim Tyler - To wrestle, or not to wrestle, that is the question!  Whether 'tis nobler in the ring to suffer the slings and arrows of those ruthless bastards Bundy and Bob Wire, or to take arms against our grizzled oppressors, and by opposing, end them!  To wrestle, to fight, to pin!  To pin?  Perchance...to win by submission?  For in that victory of default, what honor may come when we have shuffled off this unbalanced competition?  Must give us pause. 

[Tim holds his cigarette aloft and gazes at it, lost in verbose thought.]

Shank - KNOW WHAT SHANK THINK FATHER OF SHANK SHOULD DO? IN EVERY SITUATION BUT SITUATION OF RIGHT NOW, SHANK SAY THAT TIM TYLER SHOULD HAVE SHANK BE PARTNER TO FIGHT JOHN BUNDY AND BOB WIRE! SHANK WANT NOTHING MORE, EXCEPT FOR HEARTLANDS CHAMPIONSHIP, MICROWAVE PORK RINDS AND FUZZY KITTEN, BUT BESIDES HEARTLANDS CHAMPIONSHIP, MICROWAVE PORK RINDS AND FUZZY KITTEN, SHANK WANT NOTHING MORE THAN TO PUNCH JOHN BUNDY AND BOB WIRE IN FACES!

Lumberjack - ...but?

Shank - BUT, KNEE OF SHANK NOT AT 100%! IT PROBABLY NOT GOOD IDEA FOR SHANK TO FIGHT AT SHIFTING GRAVEYARD! SHANK NOT ABLE TO BRING ALL OF THUNDER OF SHANK TO RING! INSTEAD, SHANK LOOK AT GOOD FRIEND OF SHANK, LUMBERJACK, AND THINK TIM TYLER CHOOSE LUMBERJACK!

Lumberjack - And... it's not like I am without reason to want to get into the ring with those two. They've put me through hell the last few months. I'd gladly take that opportunity.

Tim Tyler - Alas, poor Lumberjack, I knew you well!  But if you're willing to go up against those uncouth jerks and help me in this match, I'll certainly owe you a favor.  The barter system!  I remember back in the day when a friend could do a favor for a friend without accepting monetary gain.  We would fix engines for plates of cookies, or provide parenting advice for a pitcher of martinis!  Why, just the other night I was sitting around with my friends Glen and Cindy, discussing child-rearing.  We were discussing how spoiled kids today are when lo and behold we ran out of drinks!  Well, Cindy called her dad, who lives around the corner, and he used his Golden Buckeye card to pick us up a case of High Life and a pitcher of margaritas!  We were able to continue our discussion about lazy, entitled children without a pause in the consumption of our favorite beverages.  Now that's what I call "fair trade," not like these hippies...

[The scene fades.]

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An Unlucky Rebecca

Writer: Reb

[Backstage, the camera fades on an empty hallway. Out of the side of the screen appears Rebecca Randolph, aka The Emo Girl. The crowd responds positively in the background as she begins to walk down the hall, with the camera following along. She passes Justin Lucky, who nods to her as she continues walking]

The Emo Girl - Oh, hey Justin.

Justin Lucky - Yo.

[They don't exchange much more then that, as Rebecca continues. Justin turns a corner, and as soon as he does, Rebecca bumps into someone who was off-screen. The camera pulls back to reveal she's accidentally knocked into The Matrix, who was standing near his locker room. He turns and gazes down at her.]

The Emo Girl - Oh! Uh...sorry about that.

Matrix - Maybe you should pay a bit more attention to what's in front of you, and less time ogling untalented twins.

The Emo Girl - Uh, yea...I'll do that. I'll just be going...

[She turns to leave, but Matrix puts his arm up against the wall, blocking her attempted escape. She backs up against the wall, seemingly a bit nervous but also tensing up defensively in the event she needs to fight.]

The Emo Girl - Look...

Matrix - No, you look. I'm trying to make progress in this city by pushing it to take steps forward. One by one, brick by brick, I will build my legacy here in this company and change it to a respectable wrestling company. But I'm never going to do that with punk rejects like you leading these idiots around.

The Emo Girl - Now hold on, I hardly think...

Matrix - So take this as your first and last warning, Ms. Randolph. Go back to CMW, and don't come back.

[He suddenly strikes her with his free hand, causing her to hit the wall with the back of her head and drop to the ground. Booing is heard in the background as Matrix turns and begins to walk away. After a few moments, Justin and Jasmine Lucky appear and begin to help her up.]

Justin Lucky - What the hell? I just saw her like two seconds ago! She was fine!

Jasmine Lucky - You gotta be kidding me. That creep is taking this thing too far.

[Justin helps Rebecca stand up against the wall. She shakes her head, getting her senses back.]

Jasmine Lucky - I'm sick and tired of that creep acting like he's entitled to get any kind of respect around here. All he does it bully the people who are too new to know any better. We'll see what happens when the new talent bands together to take shots at him. One way or another, Justin, we gotta stop that ass[bleep].

Justin Lucky - You know me, sis...gimme the call and I'm there.

The Emo Girl - Me too.

[Jasmine nods, and glances in the direction Matrix headed]

Jasmine Lucky - We'll see how the match goes with Masina tonight. I think this is something I'm going to have to take care of myself.

[The Lucky Ones help Emo Girl off screen. Fade out]

The Return of an Icon

Writer: Eric

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

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

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

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

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

Jack Gene - I wonder what happened.

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

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

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

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

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

Let go.

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

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

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

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

Bill Hughes – Look out Father Nathan.

Jack Gene – Or anyone else for that matter. 

[The scene fades.]

Lumberjack Found Hurt

Writer: Garvin

[The camera focuses in on Jack and Bill.]

Jack Gene - Okay, we're going to turn it backstage to Stephen Squires. Looks like there has been another attack backstage. Stephen? What do we know?

[The shot opens up in the back with Stephen Squires. He stands outside of an ambulance. Tim Tyler, Shank and Lumberjack stand there.]

Stephen Squires - Thanks, Jack. Yeah, it looks like BBW has attacked again. Earlier tonight, eye-witness reports suggested that they were behind the attack on Handlebeards McGee. An attack that took him to Cleveland General Hospital. Now, Lumberjack has been loaded into an ambulance. And he's being taken down, and as you can see from the shards of wood around me, he was also thrown through a table. This one was the replacement refreshments table. Which means, again, refreshments destroyed in the carnage. In most cases, when you'd see cups thrown around a room like this, you'd think 'job opening'. But, in this case, it sounds like whoever is in charge of distributing refreshments around here is working overtime.

Jack Gene - Stephen, not to interrupt, but, where are Bundy and Wire? Have you talked to them?

Stephen Squires - No, Jack. Not as of yet. However, we do know that they have been pulled into Brad Johnson's office and are still there as we speak. Obviously, this situation has gotten out of control and Brad Johnson is looking to put a stop to it. But, with Lumberjack being removed from the situation, and we knew that Tim Tyler had chosen Lumberjack to replace Handlebeards, that now means that either Tyler will have to fight this match himself or choose a replacement. And that replacement, you'd have to think, would be Shank.

Jack Gene - But, Shank's not at 100%.

Stephen Squires - That's the story being told. But, at this point, it looks like it's more about survival. They've seen two of their friends removed, and it can only be assumed that either Tim or Shank are next. That is, unless Brad Johnson steps in, which he apparently has. We'll keep you posted on the situation as it continues to unfold.

[The scene fades to show Stephen stepping over empty cups in the cafeteria.]


The Zombie Union

Writer: Reb

[Fade into the backstage area, where Louie Cwik is standing in the middle of two unfamiliar men. One is about his size and very skinny, while the other is much bigger and taller, but both have gruesome wounds and torn, dirty clothing.]

Louie Cwik - I'm here with two fighters from Central Michigan Wrestling, making their tag team debut tonight in Wrestling Midwest. We have The Undead Kid and Zombie Bob. Thank you both for talking to me. Now, Bob, this isn't your first time in WMW. Are you here to stay?

Zombie Bob - ...

[Louie Cwik looks unsure of what to do. The Undead Kid pulls his mic down to his level. He talks very fast.]

Undead Kid - Hey, look Louie, I know you're new to this whole zombie thing, but here's the scoop, got it? Bob? He don't talk so good, so I get to do all the talking. Me? I'm the Undead Kid. I'm like, super fast and I get real high and no one can ever catch me, cause I'm so fast, you know? So Bob here, he don't really got to do anything, but when he does, ohhhhhhhh boy watch out, because, well, you know why.

[There is an awkward pause.]

Louie Cwik - Uh...no, I don't. Why?

Undead Kid - Oh. Well, because he hits so hard, ya get me? He's like, BAM! And you're like, OW! And the ref is like, THREE! And the crowd goes wild! Right? Right? Right?

[Zombie Bob nods down at Undead Kid, who grins like a child at being noticed.]

Louie Cwik - Okaaaaaay. Well, tonight you're going to be teaming with Scotty Kames-

Undead Kid - Who?

Zombie Bob - Matrix.

Undead Kid - Oh! That guy! Yea, he's totally cool.

Louie Cwik - Anyway. You'll be facing the team of the Lucky Ones and Masina. There's some bad blood from last week, between Jasmine and Matrix. Where do you two fit into that? Do you have any negative feelings for your opponents?

[Undead Kid waits to see if Zombie Bob is gonna speak, but Bob only nods down at him. So Undead Kid pulls the mic down to his level.]

Undead Kid - We're here because there ain't nothin' waitin' for us up there in Michigan or whatever the heck. We're freakin' zombies, dude! We, like, totally eat people! The real challenge, and the real meat? It's right here! Totally!

Louie Cwik - So...you're just here to...eat people? You're kind of...I don't know, a bit scrawny. And your blood smells kind of like...ketchup.

Undead Kid - Hey! Are you doubting me! You don't think I really eat people! I'm a total zombie, dude! Right Bob? Right! Right!

[Bob suddenly nudges Undead Kid, causing Cwik to back up. Zombie Bob then takes the microphone from the interviewer and brings it up to his lips as Undead Kid looks up at him.]

Zombie Bob - Tonight, Louie Cwik, we will earn our place in the revolution that the Matrix is forming...by ripping apart the Lucky Ones limb from limb. And I, the Risen Devil Himself, will feast upon their tender flesh like a banquet, served in my honor. Jasmine Lucky is but the first victim of our regime...and soon nobody will be able to stop the Zombie Union that he is creating.

[Bob puts the mic in Cwik's hands again and walks off. Both he and The Undead Kid share an awkward moment... and then the smaller, faker-looking zombie disappears as well. Fade out on a confused and creeped out Louie Cwik.]

The Shoot Championship Preview: Ryven

Writer: Harrison

[The shot opens up backstage with John and Stephen Squires. They sit in front of a flat screen TV that has the Burn 2010 logo, along with a shot of Jade, Ryven and the Shoot Championship.]

Stephen Squires - It's all over Twitter, Facebook, and even WMW's homepage, and it's time for us to dive right in; Ryven vs Jade II; now in the new Lion's Den MMA format.  I'm Stephen Squires, and with me as always is my brother John.  And I know I'm not the only one excited for this match.

John Squires - You are absolutely right, the fans have been going nuts in anticipation for this bout.  Two of WMW's young stars going head-to-head in a match that it seems they've been bred for.  And the new format really allows these two to shine.  Neither competitor is being booked in any major match prior to this MMA fight, allowing both of them to focus entirely on this upcoming match, and what a match it will be.

Stephen Squires -  For those of you new to the Lion's Den, here are a few quick facts.  Each competitor will be put into a steel cage octagon.  The rules are standard MMA rules, which differ from our normal wrestling format.  There will be three five-minute rounds with a final judge's decision if the match doesn't end with a knockout or submission.  The shoot division has been around for a bit now thanks to the efforts of Jack Reynolds, but this is the first time neither competitor will be booked in the run-up to the championship match.  And speaking of competitors, let's first take a look at our challenger, Ryven.

John Squires - Ryven has had a career at Wrestling Midwest that hasn't been a bed of roses.  He initially came to WMW a few years ago as a rookie, his first match a devastating loss to a real veteran in AWS Man (also known as Bill).  That initial defeat really put things into perspective for him, because immediately after he began a run at the Ace Superior Championship, ending with him going from rookie to gold faster than anyone else in the history of this organization.  After a few title defenses he eventually lost the belt and dropped into obscurity, eventually leaving the company altogether.

Stephen Squires - At the time many thought he was just a flash-in-the-pan; a classic case of someone burning bright and burning out.  But then he came back.  And boy did he.  He jumped the Heartlands Division altogether given him technically not being considered a 'rookie', and began another run for the Ace Superior championship.  After a long and bitter feud with Druscilla he finally captured the title and held it before losing it once again.  It was about this time he surprised the WMW world and entered into the Tag Division with Kronin.

John Squires - And surprise us he has.  With Kronin as his partner, he's managed to get a lock on the Tag Division like no one has seen since the days of Umbrage and the Black Riders.  Ryven has even repeatedly gone on record declaring that The Revolution will hold the tag team titles longer than two of them, and they show no signs of slowing down.  But looking at Ryven's style in the ring, and his history previous to WMW, everyone knew that when the Shoot Division opened, he'd make a run at it.

Stephen Squires - Boy, did he.  After besting a few competitors to earn the chance to take on Jade for the Shoot Championship, he remains the only person to ever get her to go all the way to a decision, in what many consider one of the greatest Shoot Championship matches in WMW's history.  However, the decision was marred by controversy.  The former General Manager of WMW, Sault St. Marie, was one of the judges and had made it clear he would do anything to keep Ryven under his boot.  Whether that had any influence on what happened remains to be seen, but it's still considered a black mark on the history of the Shoot Division.

John Squires - But that's no more, because with Sault St. Marie no longer employed by this company, so finally we have the potential to see Jade and Ryven go toe-to-toe on an even playing field in a battle that some see as the best the Shoot Division can offer.  Let's look at some facts and figures about Ryven.  Take it away, Stephen.

Stephen Squires - Thank you, John.  Ryven had his start in boxing where his record stands at 17 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie.  He held the North Ohio Regional Championship twice, and was nominated for Rookie of the Year, but unfortunately did not win.  He moved onto Mixed Martial Arts, taking his boxing experience with him to a record of 12 wins and 1 loss.  And since moving from MMA to Wrestling Midwest his record stands at 13 wins, 11 losses and 1 disqualification; not exactly a stellar record, but some - myself included - think this is mostly due to his style not exactly being a great fit in the world of Professional Wrestling.  However, that all changes in the Lion's Den.  But the interesting thing I want to talk about is during his 'break' from WMW.  Specifically his time in Isreal.

John Squires - Oh, good point, Stephen.  Ryven spent time overseas in Israel between when he left WMW and came back, and many think he experienced a transformation in that time.

Stephen Squires - Absolutely, John.  He became schooled in the art of Krav Maga, an absolutely brutal style of Israeli self defense that has served him well in the ring.  He's limited in standard wrestling matches, but as we saw in his fight with Jade the last time they were in the Lion's Den, it can really serve him well.  Ryven has said repeatedly that he views the battles between himself and Jade as metaphor for the greater battle between the West and East, and given their history, I think he's absolutely right.

John Squires - You aren't kidding, Stephen.  Ryven's history and style in MMA are a great counterpoint to Jade's history and fighting style.  And given how the last matchup between these two ended, I know I'm not alone in saying I can't wait to see these two go at it again.  Jade is a powerhouse in this company, and clearly the favorite going into this match.  But as we've seen here, Ryven is more than ready and capable to step up to meet a challenge.

Stephen Squires - We'll be back a little later to take a look at the Shoot Champion, Jade. Stay tuned.

[The scene fades.]

The Lucky Ones and Masina vs. Matrix and The Zombie Union

Writer: Reb

[In the WMW Arena, "Unstoppable" by Rascal Flatts begins to play over the loudspeakers and the audience cheers for the Lucky Ones, who come out excited and fired up. Behind them is Masina, the female Samoan who will be teaming with them. All three run to the ring together and slide in.]

Wayne Inkster announces them as The Lucky Ones and Masina. Jack Gene is impressed by the way three CMW fighters are standing up to the bullying of The Matrix, but Bill Hughes is less them pleased that anyone would stand up to Scotty Jackson Kames. Before Jack can correct him on the middle name, more music plays.

[The chorus to "With Arms Wide Open" his the PA and the crowd gives off a mixed reaction. Most people arn't happy with his current views, but there are still die-hard fans in the audience. Matrix comes up slowly, wrapped up in his trenchcoat, and being followed by the small Undead Kid and the larger then life Zombie Bob. Both of them are covered in wounds and blood, though Bob's looks significantly more genuine.]

As the trio heads to the ring, Jack admits to being a bit creeped out by Zombie Bob, though Bill feels like he's really just a big cuddly bear...covered in blood. Bill notes that this is The Undead Kid and Masina's WMW debut from CMW, while Zombie Bob is making his second appearance. The Lucky Ones are CMW graduates. Bill is quick to note that the Zombie Union should be honored that someone like The Matrix has taken them under his wing, though Jack is fairly sure he's just manipulating them.

[The Undead Kid is very eager to get the ball rolling so Zombie Bob and Matrix retreat to the apron. Justin Lucky starts things off for his team. When the bell rings, both Undead Kid and Justin lock up in the middle of the ring, but Justin's larger stature lets him push the Kid back into the ropes, and then launches him into an irish whip. Justin meets him in the middle of the ring upon return, hitting a flying shoulder tackles and laying him out. Matrix shouts at Undead Kid from the apron as Justin tags in Jasmine Lucky. She's very quick to dropkick The Kid down.]

Matrix is still shouting at The Undead Kid to get some offense in, and Bill seems to agree that Undead Kid is way out of his league and shouldn't be in the same ring as Matrix. Jack thinks the Lucky Ones are just on a hot streak and are looking fantastic out there, and Undead Kid just happens to be on the receiving end. Bill challenges them to be as good when Matrix himself gets in.

[Jasmine Lucky throws The Undead Kid into the turnbuckle and then rushes him, jumping onto his front and then leaping back, flipping Undead over her body. He lands hard on the mat and groans, seemingly hurt. Rather then go for a pin, Jasmine bounces off the rope and hits a splash before locking the legs in. The pinfall only gets two, as Matrix manages to jump in and knock Jasmine off. Jasmine begins to argue with Matrix about him getting involved, giving The Undead Kid a chance to roll to the ropes.]

Jack encourages Jasmine to pay attention and not fall for Matrix's tactics, but it's to no avail. Bill laughs, giddy, as The Undead Kid is able to use the distraction to get up and then dive for his corner, tagging in Zombie Bob. Matrix quickly exits the ring as Jasmine realizes her new opponent is Bob. Jack notes that Zombie Bob doesn't have the best track record in WMW so he doesn't expect him to contend with Jasmine.

[Zombie Bob towers over Jasmine Lucky, but that doesn't stop the former mixed martial artist from trying to go on the offensive, striking the big man in the belly and thighs and pushing him back to the ropes. When she throws him to the turnbuckle, lands in the corner but quickly raises a foot up to stop the flying crossbody, knocking Jasmine in the face. She stumbles backwards, and then tries once more before he scoops her up and hits a bodyslam. With Jasmine down, Matrix calls for a tag and Bob quickly obeys.]

Jack Gene is disgusted that Matrix wants to fight Jasmine only when she's down and hurt, but Bill Hughes has no problem seeing that as legal. After all, it's a tag team match and it's all about teamwork. Why shouldn't the big guy do all the work?


[Jasmine Lucky stands up, encouraged by the shouting of her brother. She's greeted by several head strikes from Matrix, who kicks her in the gut and then bounces off the ropes, returning to perform a scissors kick upon her head. He goes for a pin but it only gets two, but he doesn't seem too beaten up about it. He shouts at the crowd angrily and signals for the Cyberspace, which only gives him a "You Sold Out" chant. Scotty Kames picks Jasmine Lucky up and throws her to the ropes, preparing to hit the Cyberspace. However, when she returns, she jumps up and hits a flying enziguri, causing a large reactions from the crowd and sending Matrix to the ground, surprised.]

As Jasmine is quick to tag in Masina, Jack takes the time to note that Masina, who he calls a Samoan Princess, is the CMW's secret weapon. Bill doesn't see what all the hype is about, but Jack reads off the stats of the large female fighter: 6'1" and 195 pounds, more then enough to contend with the likes of any male in WMW.


[The Matrix realizes fast that Masina is in and doesn't seem to want to bite, tagging in the Undead Kid and sliding out of harm's way. Undead Kid doesn't seem too thrilled with the match-up either and quickly tags Zombie Bob. The Lucky Ones laugh in their corner, but finally the stand-still is brought to a close as Senior Referee John Law calls in Zombie Bob to fight.]

Bill Hughes laughs at the idea of Masina being any kind of answer to Zombie Bob, who is still much taller and heavier. Jack Gene would rather point out the fact that the Matrix, a hall of famer and former hardcore champion, didn't want to get in the ring with the Samoan.


[Masina looks eager to make her WMW debut and puts her hands up to defend against Bob's eventual grappling. Sure enough, Zombie Bob tries to tie up with Masina to lift her up, but the Samoan is faster and able to catch his arm, twisting it over her and then slamming down on his shoulder. Masina goes for her own big move, lifting the big zombie up and hitting a huge suplex, causing a pop from the fans. She goes for a pin but it only gets one. She waits for Zombie Bob to get up, and then runs at him, hitting a running knee strike and bringing Bob into the corner. She turns around, signals for a move, and hits a corner booty splash, causing groan from the undead. Masina finishes up with a bulldog to lay Zombie Bob out, and then goes to tag Justin Lucky in, who has no problem coming in]

Jack reminds viewers that Justin Lucky is Jasmine's twin brother, though he just finished a competition in the World Poker Tour, which explains his absence from WMW television. He is still active in CMW and always remains at his sister's side. Bill, however, doesn't feel like Justin can hack it in wrestling like his sister can, which is why he's calling it quits and throwing in the towel.


[Justin Lucky tries to pick Zombie Bob up, but he easily manages to brings his hands up and strike Justin in the gut and chest. He hits a hard punch to the top of the blonde's head and stuns him, followed by an irish whip to the corner. When he goes over there, The Undead Kid holds Justin at bay while Zombie Bob hits a headbutt. Since he's near them anyway, Bob tags in Matrix, who seems hesitant at first, mainly due to surprise, but Matrix does enter the ring.]

Surprised by Matrix's cowardice, Jack notes that Matrix hasn't fought anyone in this match unless they were already hurt. Bill thinks it's intelligent to pick your spots and only fight when you have an advantage.


[The Matrix shouts at Jasmine Lucky and Masina, both of whom don't seem particularly scared of him. He lifts up Justin Lucky and hits a suplex, keeping the poker player down. He then says something to Bob and Undead Kid, who both nod. Matrix encourages Justin Lucky get up, wanting to hit another big move. When Justin stands up, he quickly catches a punch and tries to hit one of his own, but a double-counter sends him to the ropes. The crowd immediately boos as Matrix catches the 180 Spinebuster out of nowhere - The Cyberspace. Almost immediately, Jasmine Lucky jumps over the ropes to stop a pinfall attempt, but Matrix ducks a clothesline and he runs right into Zombie Bob. The Undead Kid slides in and jumps at Masina's corner, who catches him and pull him through the ropes to the outside. While all of the chaos is happening, Scotty Kames has climbed to the top rope]

Jack is going wild, not liking the situation at all. Bill warns Jack to remain unbias, because Matrix is doing nothing illegal or against the rule. Zombie Bob and Undead Kid are just keeping the opponents at bay. Masina is actually man-handling The Undead Kid outside and Zombie Bob is throwing Jasmine Lucky over the top rope.


[With nobody stopping him, The Matrix 2.0 leaps off the top rope and hits a perfect shooting star press, dubbed The Touch of Reality. It's more then enough to allow John Law to count 1...2...3. Masina is distracted by the fact the bell has rung, which allows Undead Kid to run away from her and slide into the ring. Zombie Bob follows suit.]

Wayne Inkster announces the winners of as Matrix and the Zombie Union, who get a very negative response. Jack is disgusted that Matrix might actually be gaining a following in the back due to this, and he could very well create an evil army out of new people like The Zombie Union.


Enough of the Games

Writer: Reb

[Jasmine Lucky slides into the ring while the trio celebrates. Nobody seems to notice until out of nowhere, she hits a Lucky Shot (superkick) right into the jaw of The Undead Kid. Zombie Bob is about to make a move at her, until Masina shows up and yanks Zombie Bob around. Matrix retreats out of the ring, leaving Zombie Bob for the wolves. Masina somehow lifts up the massive Zombie Bob and then drops down onto her knees, slamming in what Jack Gene calls The Samoan Crusher. The Zombie Union is laid out as Jasmine helps her brother up. Matrix is seen watching as he backs up on the ramp.]

Bill Hughes - Talk about bad sportsmanship.

Jack Gene - One second, Bill. Jasmine's got the mic.

Jasmine Lucky - Enough of the games. No more zombies, no more ringleader attitude. If you want to make a statement, if you want me to respect you as some kind of legend...prove it to me one on one! I'm not the only one sick of your attitude, Matrix...so next Sunday, at Burn...you and me, one on one, in a Hardcore match!

Jack Gene - My god! Jasmine vs. Matrix in a Hardcore match?

Bill Hughes - That's a mistake for Jasmine. Matrix is the ORIGINAL Hardcore Champion in WMW.

Jasmine Lucky - Take the match, or I'm going right up the food chain! You don't think Brad Johnson wants to see you get your ass kicked by lil ole Jasmine Lucky?

[Matrix takes a moment, and then shouts out at the ring that he'll see her at Burn. The crowd reacts positively at this. He then quickly disappears backstage, leaving the Zombie Union hurt in the ring.]

The Bookers Make A Decision

Writer: Garvin and Steph

[The shot opens up inside of Brad Johnson's office.  Tim Tyler is chain-smoking furiously.]

Tim Tyler - And then, like two thieves in the night, Bundy and Bob sneaked up behind my old pal Handlebeards, and...

Brad Johnson - Enough! I don't care who started it, but it ends right now.

[The camera pans out to show Brad Johnson standing in between Shank, Tim Tyler and BBW.]

Brad Johnson - John, I don't know if you realize this, but there is a no-tolerance clause in your contract, and Sault's not here to save you from that.

John Bundy - What the hell are you even talking about. There is no proof we were behind those attacks.

Brad Johnson - There were eye-witness accounts that you two where involved.

John Bundy - Yeah? Well - I'm sure there were eye-witness accounts of Hecate giving you a [bleep] in the back so you'd give her another undeserved title shot.

[Johnson glares at Bundy.]

Brad Johnson - Excuse me?

John Bundy - See what happens when false, eye-witness reports get put out as fact? You can say what you want, Johnson, and we all have our own stories, but I stand behind Wire's and mine. We weren't behind those attacks, and couldn't give two [bleep]s about what happened.

Bob Wire - I was smotting forward to driving the two baboochkas through the table again.

Shank - MOTHER OF BOB WIRE BABOOCHKA!

[There is almost a fist fight. But, Johnson breaks it up... again.]

Brad Johnson - No, this is not happening here. Shank, Tim, I suggest you two go home and rest. Because, you will have your shot at these two. Bundy and Wire... if I were you, I'd watch what I said and did around here. You make the wrong step, and you will be removed.

John Bundy - You ask Hecate if that's okay?

Brad Johnson - You keep your mouth moving and this will end quicker than you'd think. At Burn, all four of you will have your shot, in the ring. It'll be Tim Tyler and Shank vs. BBW, and since you two...

[He looks directly at Wire and Bundy.]

Brad Johnson - Seem to like tables so much, we're going to make this a flaming tables match.

John Bundy - How cute. A flaming tables match at a supercard named "Burn"?

Shank - IT NOT BE SO CUTE TO JOHN BUNDY WHEN SHANK THROW JOHN BUNDY THROUGH TABLE OF FIRE!

[Johnson gets in the middle again.]

Brad Johnson - Save it for next week.

[The scene fades as BBW and Shank/Tim have a stare off with Johnson in the middle.]

The Shoot Championship Preview: Jade

Writer: Jade

[The shot opens up backstage with John and Stephen Squires. They sit in front of a flat screen TV that has the Burn 2010 logo, along with a shot of Jade, Ryven and the Shoot Championship.]

John Squires - And welcome back, WMW fans!  We showed you a bit about Ryven going into this fight, now let's take a look at Jade.

Stephen Squires - Jade is just... scary.  It's like someone decided to build the ultimate fighter and they got Jade.  Here's a look at her Martial Arts styles she's versed in:

[The screen changes to show a picture of Jade with some biographical information on her.]

John Squires - Jade is only 23 years old, she'll turn 24 later this year, but she's definitely crammed the most into those 23 years.  Her primary martial arts style is Wushu, better known to us here in America as Kung-Fu and that certainly forms the basis for her striking ability that we've seen displayed time and again, but also for her speed and relative grace as well.  In addition to Wushu, Jade is also very accomplished in Tae Kwon Do and Judo, the former being the style from which her devastating Tornado Kick comes from. 

Stephen Squires - And it should be noted that while her record does not list her as knowing them, we have also seen Jade use moves from Thai Kick Boxing and Jiujitsu as well which, while she is by no means an expert in those styles, the fact that she has a few moves from other styles indicates to me that she is continually adding to and refining her own unique style of fighting and also makes her very hard to gameplan for.

John Squires - Exactly.  Jade is constantly evolving.  We've seen her outside of the Lion's Den adding some technical wrestling ability to her striking ability as well, no doubt a benefit of her partnership with Hecate, and because Jade is constantly evolving as a fighter, in my mind, she becomes very hard to beat because you can never be exactly sure what she's going to pull out and throw at you.

Stephen Squires - Exactly.  And thanks to our friends at ESN's research team, we have dug up Jade's stats in the world of Mixed Martial Arts.  She is 25-0 in MMA competition, most of which has taken place throughout Asia, namely China, Thailand, Korea and Japan.  She has won 20 matches by way of knockout, and 5 by way of submission.  She also holds Olympic medals in Judo, Tae-Kwon-Do and Gymnastics. 

John Squires - And here in Wrestling Midwest, since we started with the Lion's Den format, Jade is also undefeated.  5-0.  3 by Knockout, 1 by Submission, 1 by Decision.  Only 2 of her opponents have even made it to Round 3 against her.  One of them, she will be fighting next week at Burn, Ryven.  Also the only man ever to fight Jade and force a decision.  Jade has held the Shoot Championship for 6 months, putting her roughly half way to beating Guy Kinski's record of a year straight as the champ.  Right about now, if you're a betting man or woman, I think you're saying if Jade gets past Ryven at Burn, she's pretty much a lock to get that year long title reign, unless a surprise challenger can come out of the wings.

Stephen Squires - And boy the last time these two entered the Lion's Den, they gave us a match of the year candidate.  Expectations are high that Jade vs. Ryven II will be even better then the last one.

John Squires - Especially with the added viewing audience.  ESN has pushed Burn a lot, advertising it all over the air waves and for the first time, we're going to have actual MMA expert analysis of the match, of the fight.  Jade's home country will see this fight live, and you can bet people in the MMA community will see this fight live too.  This is not only WMWs chance to shine, but Jade's as well!

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

[The scene fades.]

Vyper Prepares For His Match

Writer: Amanda, Scott and Tabi

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

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

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

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

[Jade smiles a bit and nods.]

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

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

[Jade nods a couple of times.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AWS Man vs. Josh Briskout

Writer: Aaron

[The shot opens up inside the ring as Wayne Inkster stands in the center. Josh Briskout walks down to the ring to his music as the crowd gives him a mixed reaction, but more boos than cheers.]

Inkster announces the beginning of the next contest, which is a grudge match, and introduces “Dr. Genocide,” Josh Briskout. Bill says he’s a disgrace to mad scientists everywhere. Jack talks about the problems Josh and AWS Man have had with their partnership lately that have led to this match, and notes that this seems to wind up happening with all of AWS Man’s tag partners. In fact, everyone AWS Man’s ever allied himself with seems to eventually become his enemy. Bill says that’s because nobody can ever measure up to the high standard set by AWS Man, so eventually they all become jealous and try to sabotage him.

[“Three Point One Four” by the Bloodhound Gang plays as AWS Man (also known as Bill) makes his way out to an almost entirely negative reaction. He has Lilly following him to the ring, still in her Princess Leia bikini and carrying Pen on a gilded pillow. But now she also has a studded collar around her neck with her name on the front.]

Jack is of course disgusted by the collar, in addition to Lilly’s already inappropriate outfit. Bill reminds Jack that Lilly was the one who agreed to the stipulation that her contract would be put on the line at Party in the Plaza, and also was the one who ended up costing Kronin the match. So maybe she subconsciously wanted this to happen. Jack says that Bill is sick.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) whispers something to Lilly at ringside. She looks angry and shakes her head no, but the Insane One points to her collar and says something else, causing Lilly to sigh and reluctantly nod. AWS Man (also known as Bill) then enters the ring as the announcers wonder what he was telling her. As the bell rings, AWS Man and Briskout begin to circle each other, but Josh is soon distracted when Lilly hops up onto the apron and begins demonstrating her milkshake, so to speak. Dr. Genocide smirks, apparently honestly believing that Lilly is hitting on him, and never sees the Knock Your Freakin’ Head Off coming.]

Bill finds this hilarious, while Jack is again saddened by what Lilly’s being forced to do as AWS Man’s valet. Bill’s pretty sure this makes Jack gay.

[Lilly hops back down from the apron as AWS Man (also known as Bill) quickly jumps up to the top rope and flies off onto Josh Briskout with the Win the Freakin’ Matchifier shooting star press. The referee makes the three-count, and the match is over just like that.]

Bill says this just proves Briskout was never in AWS Man’s league and wasn’t worthy of being his tag partner. Jack says this match may have gone quite differently if AWS Man hadn’t found a way to cheapshot Josh right off the bat, but still admits that AWS Man probably is in a different league of talent than Briskout. He says that AWS Man’s looking very strong heading into his title match with Kronin at Burn.

The Champ Has A Message

Writer: Rob/Aaron

[Just then, AWS Man's music is cut off as 'Sonne' by Rammstein plays and the crowd explodes into cheers and Kronin walks out, the GLC draped over his shoulder and holding a mic in his right hand. Kronin stands there a moment, basking in the crowd's cheers as AWS Man (also known as Bill) narrows his eyes. Kronin then points to the crowd and shakes his head.]

Kronin - Cleveland, Ohio.... Kronin has a problem.

[Kronin pauses for a moment before pointing directly at the Insane One, staring him down for a few seconds before moving his glance to Lilly.]

Kronin - And that problem is... You, AWS Man. I have honored my agreements, I've always done things the right and proper way, I've risked life and limb for this damn company. And you. You stand there in the ring and you cry and whine like a little BITCH because people won't just bow down and kiss your ass. 

[Kronin paces back and forth as the crowd starts to feed off Kronin's anger and 'Kronin's gonna kill you' chants rise up from the crowd. AWS Man (also known as Bill) calls for a mic but before he can speak, Kronin cuts him off.]

Kronin - But you know what REALLY pisses me off? 

[Kronin points to Lilly in the Leia outfit.]

Kronin - You. Humiliating that woman. I think Lilly has worked with you more then long enough. Furthermore, I've decided that I'm done going back and forth with you, so here it comes, you self-absorbed son of a bitch. You want this?

[Kronin holds up the GLC, AWS Man nods, yelling and pointing at Kronin.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Well, freakin’ DOYYY! 

[Kronin nods.]

Kronin - Good, then time for a taste of your own medicine. Let's see how good you really are, Billy, boy. If you want a shot at my belt come Burn, you're gonna do it in a ladder match. 

[The crowd rises to their feet cheering. Kronin holds up a finger.]

Kronin - But wait! There's more! As a special one time only, Kronin inaugural ass kicking super spectacular bonus, WHEN I kick your ass and send you away, I get Lilly back. So how bout it, Bill? You willing to risk everything for a chance to get the GLC back?

[The Insane One quickly raises the microphone up to speak, but hesitates for a moment.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – I don’t know, I really like having my own personal Pen holder… And ladders are stupid, just like your freakin’ FACE! Burn!

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) laughs nervously. Kronin grins.]

Kronin - Yeah, that cold chill you feel running down your spine? That lump in the back of your throat? That's fear, Billy. You watched me end Druscilla's career last pay per view. You know I nearly ended your career the last time we fought and now... You and me Billy... On top of a 20 foot ladder... you know what it's gonna do to your neck and head when I hit the Death by Metal from that height? Or when I literally put you through the ring with the Metal Meltdown? Admit it, Bill. The fear won't go away, but you can at least try to man up.

[The Insane One paces back and forth in the ring a few times before glaring back up at Kronin.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Wait, hold up. You think I’m freakin’ stupid? That I’m going to accept an unfair stipulation just because you hit me with a few empty threats? Nice try, but I’m waaaay smarterer than you. I enjoy lording my control of Posey over you too much to just put her on the line for no reason… I mean, not that I stand a chance of losing to you anyway. But if you get something extra for winning, I should too. How about this? I’m sick of fighting you. I’m sick of even looking at you. Everything about you annoys me. So after I freakin’ beat you this time, I don’t want to ever have to do it again. If and when I win this match, you don’t get your automatic rematch, or any other title shots against me as long as I have the belt. Our feud is done and I’m declared the winner, forever and ever plus infinity, no backsies.

[Lilly steps up, yelling out no, clearing begging Kronin not to take the risk but Kronin narrows his eyes.]

Kronin - Done. For the record, I, Kronin state that if you beat me and take the GLC belt, I don't get a rematch or title shot against you while you hold the belt. Hell, I'll even shake your hand and publicly state that you're the better wrestler.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) clears his throat, still sounding a bit nervous.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Then I guess it’s on. One way or another, this freakin’ ends at Burnination.

[Kronin narrows his eyes as he stares a hole through AWS Man (also known as Bill.)]

Kronin - You're damn right it does. You're on borrowed time, Billy Boy. Come Burn, w're going to end this thing. Permanently.

[Kronin's music hits and the scene fades.]

The Shoot Championship Weigh-In

Writer: Garvin

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

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

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

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

Jack Gene - Well, I like how this match is being built up. It's being given the respect that it deserves and, you can tell that Ryven is preparing himself for the battle.

John Squires - Ryven's bulked up a bit.

Bill Hughes - Wow, yeah John. He looks about 10-15lbs heavier than the last time we saw him. He's got a much sleeker build, much more toned. You can tell he's been eating his Hughes Family peaches.

[Bill laughs. No one else does. Ryven strips down to just shorts and steps on the scale. Cameras flash as Ryven looks towards the ring.]

Wayne Inkster - Ryven weighs in at 215lbs.

[He poses showing his arm muscles as the cameras continue to flash. He steps off the scale, walks up to Brad Johnson and Ben Cash and shakes their hands.]

Jack Gene - I think you called it, Bill. 215lbs. Last billed weight we had for him was 205lbs.

Bill Hughes - He's been out of the WMW ring since Party in the Plaza. And sure, you could throw out the speculation that he's got ring rust, but this isn't a wrestling match. This will be an MMA fight and everything we've heard is that he's prepared. And if he's not yet there, he's got a week to get there. Jade, she does not have that same opportunity.

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

["The Jade Dragon Concerto" plays over the PA as Jade walks out with her trainers. She is wearing a black sports bra trimmed in Jade green and darker colored Jade green shorts.]

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 - Jade, again, has held that Shoot Championship for 6 months. She has cruised through the competition to date.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, but you're forgetting the fact that she has fought, actively, all month. She hasn't taken a break, basically carrying her team through the MTL4. This fight isn't going to be just like the others. You would have thought that this match has been secondary to her, which is disappointing.

Stephen Squires - I suppose you could look at it that way. But, with her being in tag team competition, and being able to use the ring, versus the Lions Den, you could see those matches as training, as sparring, because she was able to rely on Hecate.

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

Bill Hughes - Rely on Hecate? Are you serious? She's been injured. Jade's had to carry those matches.

Wayne Inkster - Jade weighs in at 147lbs.

Jack Gene - That's 3lbs lighter than she has been billed. Even earlier tonight.

Bill Hughes - And that's what I'm talking about. The time she's spent at the hospital. The time she's spent traveling to talk with consulates in China. She is not focused for this fight and that's a damn shame.

[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 - All great points, guys. I can't argue that her involvement in all of those other things has taken her attention away. But, you can't sit there and tell me she's not prepared for this fight.

Bill Hughes - I can and I will. We've built Jade to be this super hero, and I just can't see it continue that way.

Jack Gene - You look at the way schedules are meeting right now. Ryven with months to train, prepare, focus on what he needs to do to get back to this point.

Bill Hughes - All of July. All of August. We're now into September, and he hasn't had to go through the punishment that Jade has.

Jack Gene - Sure, he wasn't aware that he'd be in this match specifically until last week, or maybe even prior to that. We really don't know the entire timeline. But, from that point, he's had that chance to look forward to that match.

John Squires - I have to agree with Bill here. There's just been too much going on in Jade's career and life, since even Hardcore Hell, let alone earlier tonight.

[Ryven walks back to Johnson and stands in front of Jade. Johnson gets in between them and both raise their firsts for some photo ops.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and gentlemen, your Shoot Championship fight for Burn 2010! Jade! ...vs. Ryven!

Stephen Squires - Well, we've got some varying opinions of this matchup, but after tonight, it's up to these two fighters. Nothing else stands in their way. The time to focus is now, and they have 9 days. 9 days, we meet here again in WMW Arena for Burn 2010. Stay tuned.

[The crowd pops as more cameras flash. The scene fades.]

Hecate vs. Scott Vyper

Writer: Garvin

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

Wayne Inkster announces tonight's Main Event and says the winner of this match will go on to fight Father Nathan for the Ace Superior Championship at Burn 2010. He then introduces the first fighter, Scott Vyper.

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

Bill Hughes sticks by his prediction that Scott Vyper will win. He says that it was obvious to him during the week when the announcement was made that this match would take place, it was obvious to him when Hecate struggled to compete in a tag team match, and it's obvious now. Scott Vyper has the ability to cruise through this match. Jack disagrees, saying that Vyper's agreed to alter his style, his normal methods because of his relationship with Jade. So, this won't be the Scott Vyper we've come to expect. He's handcuffed tonight because of Jade.

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

Wayne Inkster introduces Hecate. Bill remarks that Jade seems to be very busy tonight. First the MTL4, then the Shoot Championship weigh-in, and now coming down to get involved in the ASC #1 Contendership match. Jack reminds him that Hecate is her friend and her tag team partner, and she's out here to make sure she stays safe. Bill is confused by this because, he's pretty sure Jade already did that by telling Scott Vyper not to fight her the way he normally would. To Bill, if Jade wants to hold the ASC, she should enter her name in the hat, not carry Hecate through another match.

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

Bill is questioning where this is coming from as Hecate has refrained from this type of aggression. Maybe it's of desperation? Maybe it's just her playing possum. But, if he were in Jade's shoes, he'd be questioning right now why this didn't come out in the MTL. Jack says that she finally got sick of the games Vyper was playing and decided to use them against him. And now, she's showing why she belongs in this fight and in the running for the Ace Superior Championship.

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

Bill Hughes says the Spinebuster was the turning poing in this match, saying that as soon as her back hi the mat, just the power of the move took out any and all apparent momentum she had. Jack says that Jade looking on as her best friend and her... the person who Jack calls her "real best friend" fight for the ASC must be the most difficult thing to go through. Bill says to ask the Squires as from their Shoot preview, they both think that Jade can do anything. The emotions she has for this situation must be the equivalent of pocket change.

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

Wayne Inkster announces Scott Vyper as the winner and says he will move on to face Father Nathan at Burn 2010 for the Ace Superior Championship. As Jack and Bill watch Hecate being tended to in the ring by refs, they can only speculate that 'it's not good'. Jack heard her screams of pain when Vyper hit the first powerbomb, but he hit 3 of them. Bill thinks that maybe he was too hard on her, and that people like him, who were voicing their opinions pushed her to do something she shouldn't have, and that was compete before she was healthy.

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

Burn on ESN?

Writer: Jordan and Garvin

[We cut to the back, and we find Jordan Keyser sitting comfortably in a chair in Brad Johnson's office. Johnson sits across the desk from him, and we've apparently come in right in the middle of a conversation.]

Brad Johnson - No. You have to understand, Jordan, that WMW is a company steeped in tradition. It's one of the things we find most important. Every time we've had a super card with the GLC on the line, that GLC match has been the main event. Its our flagship title, and its served us extremely well up to now.

[Jordan leans forward, nodding.]

Jordan Keyser - I completely understand, Brad, I really do. Under normal circumstances, I would say we couldn't afford to put anything over the GLC. These aren't normal circumstances, though. Considering the time, effort, and capital we've invested in pushing the Shoot Championship, it doesn't make sense, from a business standpoint, not to make it the main event at Burn.

[Johnson just shakes his head.]

Brad Johnson - Jordan, I get that. But we've got Kronin vs. AWS Man for the GLC title. Lilly is involved, AWS Man has been on fire lately, and Kronin is almost unstoppable in the ring. Its gonna be an epic battle if these two give everything they've got. Asking me to put them lower than a championship match in a division that, quite frankly, has been stagnant up until the last few months is hard to swallow. I feel like it would disrespect them in a serious way if we ask them to take a back seat.

Jordan Keyser - But Brad, we have a unique opportunity here. MMA is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. We have two wrestlers fighting in this match that may possibly give us the best Shoot Championship match we've ever had here in the WMW. Making it the top billed match will give us a shot at more potential viewers, better marketing opportunities, and a chance to make this the biggest event in WMW history. Speaking in terms of revenue and ratings, of course. We both know that Jade and Ryven are every bit as much Main Event material as AWS Man and Kronin, so we know that the show won't suffer. If there was ever a time to break with tradition, this would be it.

[Johnson stares at Jordan for a long moment, obviously thinking hard about this.]

Brad Johnson - Look, I'll have to think about this. We're selling the WMW product, Jordan, not just the Shoot division. I just don't know-

[Just then, there's a tone in the air and a voice begins talking through a speaker on Johnson's desk. It's Johnson's secretary, Michelle.]

Michelle - Sorry to interrupt, Mr. Johnson. But, Mr. Dunn from Sportstime Ohio is here with his lawyers.

[Johnson looks at Jordan and smiles. He shakes his head.]

Brad Johnson - And...?

Michelle - And, he'd like to speak to you.

Brad Johnson - Well, I'm in the middle of something.

Michelle - He says it's important.

[Johnson shakes his head and throws Jordan a questioning look. Jordan shrugs but stays where he's at. Johnson stands up.]

Brad Johnson - All right, let him in.

[There is a click over the speaker, and then after a few seconds, the door to the office opens. In walks STO Vice President of Operations Richard Dunn. Johnson motions for him to sit down, but Dunn refuses.]

Richard Dunn - Mr. Johnson, we have submitted a letter to you at the end of last week. You apparently have refused to answer that?

[Johnson smirks.]

Brad Johnson - Well, I wouldn't say 'refuse'. I mean...

Richard Dunn - Are you just unaware of how serious this is? And how if you continue to push this event you will be in breach of your contract with Sportstime Ohio?
 
[Jordan watches the exchange with what can only be termed as mild disinterest. Johnson shakes his head.]
 
Brad Johnson - We're in breach of nothing, and you know it.
 
Richard Dunn - Mr. Johnson, what you are doing is a slap in the face to STO. We will not be disrespected like this. After the support we've given you over the last few years, we are disappointed that you treat us this way. We will NOT just stand by and allow you to do this.
 
[Johnson starts to speak, but Jordan holds up a finger.]
 
Jordan Keyser - If I may, ah, interject, Brad...
 
[Jordan turns to Dunn and flashes a broad grin.]
 
Jordan Keyser - Mr. Dunn, if it's a matter of you feeling that STO is being left out of such a big show like this, allow me to make you an offer. ESN would be more than happy to work with STO in the future.
 
[Brad turns and looks at Jordan with a bit of a stunned look, but Jordan continues.]
 
Jordan Keyser - Once ESN has shown the wrestling world how damn good we are when it comes to broadcasting Burn 2010, we would be more than happy to sell you the rights to show Burn 2010 re-runs on your network, along with whatever other crumbs you'd like for us to drop you.
 
[Johnson suppresses a grin as Dunn's face colors a deep red. Jordan leans back in his chair, a hint of a smirk on his face and a raised eyebrow directed at Dunn, silently daring him to speak out of turn. Dunn takes a deep breath and speaks, unable to keep the fury out of his voice.]
 
Richard Dunn - Mr. Keyser, you need to be very careful. STO is extremely unhappy with ESN right now, and we are not inclined to accept this lying down. If you continue to treat STO with this level of contempt, I assure you that we will take this matter to a court of law.
 
[Jordan is on his feet in an instant, his eyes narrowed.]
 
Jordan Keyser - Let me warn you, Dick. STO doesn't have a leg to stand on, and I'm not a bit afraid of taking this matter to court. In fact, I think our justice system would be very interested to know how you've tried to bully WMW into bending to your will. It may have worked when Sault was here, but it won't now. The only reason I'm in this room now is to ensure that WMW gets the best and fairest deal they can get for the product they're selling. You and I both know that ESN offers that.
 
[Dunn takes a step back, then looks around Jordan to Johnson.]
 
Richard Dunn - You'll be hearing from our lawyers, Johnson. If this event goes on as planned, you can expect a long and unpleasant experience in court.
 
[Dunn turns and leave. Jordan looks back to Johnson, who is sitting at his desk with a concerned expression. Jordan gives him a questioning look.]
 
Jordan Keyser - Johnson?
 
Brad Johnson - I don't know, Jordan. A long court battle just isn't relevant to my interests. If we do this, and STO wins, Graveyard Shift is finished. I'm just not sure I can risk that.
 
[Jordan sighs]
 
Jordan Keyser - Let's have a look at that contract again.

[The scene fades as Jordan sits back down in the chair.]



Graveyard Shift 129

Posted: August 27th, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:
Tyson Banes vs. Thomas Kilik
Boris Drago vs. The Angel of Death

MTL4
The Celestial Avatars vs. The Foxxy Grandpas
The Inquisition vs. Vyper/Umbrage


Graveyard Shift 129 - August 27th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

A Move Into The Future

Writer: Garvin

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

Brad Johnson - Welcome everyone to Graveyard Shift 129!

[The crowd pops and he smiles.]

Brad Johnson - Look, I made it clear I wasn't going to go down to the Wrestling Midwest ring anymore and use it as my soapbox. And I'm going to respect that, and stay out here on the stage. But, there's been a few things happening as of late that I feel needs to be addressed front and center. And, I might be speaking for myself here, but - since the 100th and 101st episodes of Graveyard Shift, it just seems like things have gotten a bit... stagnant. Maybe it was when St. Marie decided that those who earned the right to compete in high level matches need not appear on camera at all. Or, maybe the idea that Champions didn't need to appear here on Graveyard Shifts at all. Or, maybe it's that a few people around here think that they can leak every bit of information about what type of decisions we're making and not be reprimanded for it.

[He looks around.]

Brad Johnson - Look, I know that what we've all seen is a lack of effort. Both on the booking side, the confidentiality side, and on the competition side. The product has become... stagnant. And, I see that. I know the fighters in the back see that. And, I know you, the WMW fans, see that.

[There's a mixed reaction.]

Brad Johnson - I can't claim that this is all one man's fault. I think we all got caught in this lull and... went with it. But that's going to change. Starting tonight.

[He looks down and obviously holds back some anger. He looks back up and smiles.]

Brad Johnson - Granted, you might have already heard part of what I'm about to say, but that doesn't mean that the impact of this message is lessened. We must take back the uniqueness of the situations we have created and start again. When Jack Reynolds came to me with his idea to bring the Shoot Championship back, we wanted to make sure that it kept the same level of respect, it honored the tradition, and was held on a pedestal as it had been in years past. And, all though, I believe Jade has been a good Champion, unfortunately, it's clear that this title has been lost in the mix. The Shoot Championship is not a wrestling title. It's not even defended in a ring. The Lions' Den doesn't have the same give. There is no escape to the outside. This is an all out fight and the injuries in those matches last a lot longer than injuries sustained inside of the wrestling ring. And that's not discounting the Wrestling Midwest ring. But to suggest that Jade can compete in that match, and then be expected to compete each and every week is not giving her, or the Shoot Championship the respect that it deserves. And to suggest that a challenger can fight each and every week, and have stiff competition to make it through, yet still be ready to compete at a level they need to be at to challenge for that title, is again, not giving this title the respect that it deserves.

[He shakes his head and looks around.]

Brad Johnson - In two weeks, we will be bringing to you and to the entire ESN subscriber-base Burn 2010. And at that event, we plan on making sure we are treating each and every Championship match with the respect that it deserves, and that includes the Shoot title. Instead following the road we've been trudging down, we're going to do something a bit different this time around. We're going to give the Champion a chance to prepare, all though, we all make choices. Jade chose to join the MTL4, and we can't change that. If she wins tonight, she will compete next week and won't have that opportunity to rest, train and prepare. But that was her choice. But, we are prepared to give Jade the chance she needs to prepare if she takes it. As will the Challenger. And, right now, that Challenger will be named.

Jack Gene - Wait, we're going to find out now who Jade will defend the title against at Burn? Tonight?

[He looks around and smiles.]

Brad Johnson - Because of everything that has happened over the last two to three months, the Shoot Division has been hit by a lack of competition. And, one of those who were pulled from active competition and challenging for the Shoot title was removed because of his fight against Sault St. Marie. Tonight, though, tonight is his return. Not just back to WMW, but back to challenging for the Shoot Champion. Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce to you, the challenger for the Shoot Championship match at Burn 2010 on ESN...

["Grounds for Divorce" by Elbow plays over the speaker as the crowd erupts into a chorus of boos.]

Brad Johnson - Rrrryyyvennn!

[Ryven walks out from backstage, shakes hands with Brad Johnson and stands off to the side as Johnson brings the mic to his lips.]

Brad Johnson - Ryven, it's good to see you back here in Wrestling Midwest. And I want to make it clear, the glass ceiling that you hit because of Sault St. Marie? It left with him. And that goes for every single fighter in the back. It's time we get back to what's important. And, this isn't about me. This isn't about anyone else in management. This is about the competition inside of that ring, and the Lions' Den. Now, there will be criticisms against me for making this decision. It's not something we announced. It's not something we discussed with the current Champion, Jade. But, word seems to travel fast. And all though this could be seen as a "peace offering" to Ryven, because of his involvement in illuminating the corruption that had been keeping him, and many others, from doing what they came here to do. But, Ryven since he entered the Shoot Division, he remained a top contender. And he would have received that shot if certain people didn't stand in his way.

[He looks at Ryven and smiles. Ryven crosses his hands in front of his waist and gives a curt smile and nod toward Johnson.]

Brad Johnson - Ryven you have exactly two weeks to prepare. Good luck. Next week at GS130, we will do the official weigh-in and contract signing for this match.

[With that, Ryven refuses to acknowledge the booing fans as he walks backstage. Johnson looks back towards the crowd.]

Brad Johnson - So, that's part one of my announcements. Part two? The Heartlands Championship division changes tonight. The main point of this division is to be the starting ground for new fighters, for up and comers, or for fighters just looking for an opportunity to stand in the spotlight. But, what we've seen... once the Champion gets the title, it seems like they... stop doing what they were doing to get to that level. Instead of the HLC winning the title, defending it, showing up each and every week and taking advantage of the limelight, it seems like they're just sitting back and relaxing.

[Johnson shrugs.]

Brad Johnson - To me, it seems counterproductive to place the same 30-day policy that's on the GLC, or the ASC, or even the SC on the Heartlands Champion. What we don't want is complacency with being stagnant. It's become a wasted opportunity, and tonight that ends. I have personally reached out to Gras-Dawg, and he is here tonight. Not just to compete, but to defend the Heartlands Championship. And, as long as he is Champion, he will be required to defend it every two weeks. The other fighters in that division will also be required to compete for their shot at the title every week.

[He looks at the WMW big screen and a small bracket is shown.]

Brad Johnson - Tonight, we will see Tyson Banes take on Thomas Kilik and Boris Drago take on The Angel of Death. The winners of those two matches will compete at GS130 to decide who will fight the Heartlands Champion at Burn 2010.

[He turns back to the crowd.]

Brad Johnson - If Gras-Dawg successfully defends his title tonight, he will take on that challenger at Burn 2010. But, tonight, he's got to get through the self-proclaimed King of the Leaderboard. The man who's been on top of his division and on top of the roster for the last 2 weeks, Arick Wills.

[The crowd gives a mixed reaction.]

Brad Johnson - That is your night's Main Event. And that is what I will leave you with. 1 match to determine who will walk into Burn with the HLC, and 2 matches to help determine who they'll defend it against. Thank you, and enjoy Graveyard Shift 129.

[With that, he turns and leaves the stage.]

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

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

Bill Hughes - The King of the Leaderboard.

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

Umbrage/Vyper vs. The Inquisition

Writer: Garvin

[The shot switches back the center of the ring. Wayne Inkster is in the ring. Just then, Scott Vyper appears at the top of the ramp. His music hits and he makes his way down to the ring.]

Inkster announces the opening contest. He introduces the first member of the first tag team, Scott Vyper. Jack is unsure why Vyper agreed to be Umbrage's partner if he wasn't going to come down with him. Bill suggests that not all good tag teams need to fit the same mold.

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

Inkster announces Umbrage. Jack notes that Umbrage has taken 5 different partners to MTL history: Dess, AWS Man, Sub-Beast, Garvin and Outlaw Biker. Bill Hughes predicts that he could add Scott Vyper to that list because the Drunken Snakebite, as he calls them, will be the MTL4 winners and will win the titles off of Revolution.

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

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

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

Jack is still impressed that Father Nathan continues to push through this tournament. Bill thinks it's a bit idiotic, and suggests that Father Nathan doesn't need to be out here. Jack reminds him that Nathan said that he wouldn't let his partner fight alone. Bill's not sure how it's been any different. It's just that, Nathan's been out here to watch.

[Nathan heads to the center of the ring, despite Black Friar wanting to start the match. Vyper meets him in the center as the ref calls for the bell. Vyper lands a stiff kick to Nathan's chest, sending him falling backwards. He catches his feet, but Vyper catches him with a right hand. Vyper continues on the offensive, pushing Nathan back into the ropes. Nathan goes into boxing mode, trying to block the attacks and punch wildly, but Vyper keeps a good distance with eye pokes.]

Jack says that Father Nathan is a lot slower this match than he was the last match. But, he thinks the ref is even slower, if he's not catching the illegal moves by Scott. Bill shrugs off the idea, reminding Jack that he's a veteran, and veterans know how to win. Except for MOD and Outlaw Biker. But, they're the exceptions to the rule. Vyper has held the GLC and that type of experience means everything.

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

Bill criticizes Father Nathan for not allowing Black Friar to start the match off. He says he just barely escaped being destroyed out there. Jack says that Vyper and Umbrage only have themselves to blame for not capitalizing.

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

Inkster announces that The Inquisition are the winners and will move to the MTL4 finals at GS130. Jack is very impressed with how Father Nathan continued to fight in this match, considering his condition. Bill says that it's an obvious disappointment for him, and for Umbrage. They watch Umbrage walk up the ramp by himself, as he leaves Vyper in the ring, and Bill can only think that this has to be heartwrenching to him. Two hall of famers, a dream team, knocked out of the MTL4. Jack says that Umbrage had a chance to make the save and he didn't. But, that's not what this is about. It's time to look at Father Nathan and Black Friar, the Inquisition who are on their way to become the future of the MTL.

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

AWS Man Makes A Challenge...s

Writer: Aaron

[Cut backstage, where Louie Cwik is standing by with a microphone. He does not look very excited. Seeing that he's on, he sighs heavily and begins to speak.]

Louie Cwik – Ladies and gentlemen, my guest at this time … WMW Hall of Famer, AWS Man (also known as Bill).

[The crowd boos as the camera pans out a bit to show the Insane One standing next to Louie. Farther in the background, silently holding Pen and looking unhappy, is Lilly in her Princess Leia-styled metal bikini. AWS Man (also known as Bill) crosses his arms and shakes his head in apparent disgust.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – What the freak's the matter with you? This is the second time in two weeks that you've been given the chance to bask in my presence. I should be the one pissed off that I have to be around you … and I freakin' am. So get out of my sight.

[Louie looks confused.]

Louie Cwik – But, didn't you request this time to be interviewed?

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Yeah, and clearly I can do a better job of it than you, chunkball. Now freakin' git!

[Louie scurries off, while AWS Man (also known as Bill) uncrosses his arms and looks into the camera.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Listen up, freakin' America. I'm mad as heckaroony and I'm not gonna take it anymore. All I wanted to do was win the tag titles one more time to prove that I'm the best at everything ever. That shouldn't be that hard, right? But it's freakin' impossible to do that when every tag partner I have ends up being a loser of epic proportionitudes. Last week Brisket needed to redeem himself after royally screwing up at GS127 by fondling Pen. That should've been easy enough to do; I don't think either one of the Honkey Grandmas had won a single thing ever, even freakin' participation awards. I could've beaten them both by myself, asleep, with both hands tied behind my back, and DEAD. I just wanted to see if Bitchout could do the same. And clearly, he can't. He proved that if I'm not there to carry him every single step of the way, he fails miserably. And now we're out of the freakin' tournament.

[The Insane One sighs and shakes his head.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – But that just proved he never deserve to be my partner to begin with. I mean, I'm so great I win Fighter of the Week awards even when my partner gets pinned to lose the match; so what the freak was I doing teaming with a scrub like Brisk Iced Tea, someone who by comparison makes Todd Rattylsnake actually look like he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame? I'll tell you what I was doing: I was tricked by someone who claimed he could help me with my concussion problem, but didn't actually end up doing a damn freakin' thi-

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) abruptly cuts himself off and clears his throat.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Never mind, ignore that. I don't even have a concussion problem, Tits Out just made me think I did so he could scam me. But he's going to pay. I've already freakin' gotten it cleared with management, and next week, I've got a one-on-one match with him. Then everybody will see the price for wasting my freakin' time. AWS Man (also known as Bill), out!

[Louie Cwik steps back on screen and raises his microphone.]

Louie Cwik – There you have it, ladies and gentlemen. Next week on Graveyard Shift 130, AWS Man (also known as Bill) will go head to head with Josh Briskout…

[Louie trails off as AWS Man (also known as Bill) glares a hole through him.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Uh … what the freak do you think you're doing, pork sundae? What would make you think it's ever freakin' OK to interrupt me?

Louie Cwik – I'm … sorry, weren't you done?

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Of course not!

Louie Cwik – But you said "AWS Man (also known as Bill), out!"

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – That's just something cool people freakin' say. You obviously wouldn't understand. Now go back to your hobbit hole!

[Louie quickly waddles off screen as AWS Man (also known as Bill) snorts in irritation and turns back to the camera.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill)As I was freakin' about to say, that's not all I've gotten cleared with management. See, one of the things that this stupid MTL tournament's been distracting me from, other than watching porn of course, is getting my Great Lakes title back. Another tag title reign would be nice and all, but there's nothing quite like being GLC. Plus, another win will only improve on the "most GLC reigns" record that I already hold, and make it that much more freakin' impossible for anyone else to ever hope to pass. Now, our current champion has probably forgotten due to all the wacky tobacky that I'm sure he used to smoke during his stupid rocker gimmick that I took away from him … but I never used my rematch from when Punch Out!'s incompetence cost me my last reign. Well, I'mma using it now. At Burnination, Chrome and I will go at it one more time, and once again, I'm going to get what I want. I already took his persona and his valet, who freakin' has much better fashion sense now thanks to me…

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) jerks his thumb over his shoulder at Lilly, who looks down in embarrassment.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – But he apparently didn't learn his lesson, so now I have to take his belt too, and his pathetic delusions that he can freakin' be the face of this company instead of me. Maybe when I leave him with absolutely nothing left this time, the message will actually sink in. AWS Man (also known as Bill), out!

[The Insane One stands there a moment awkwardly, then looks off camera and yells in irritation.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – That means I'm finished, freakstick! Geez, such amateurs around here…

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) stalks off, shaking his head, as Louie walks back on camera, appearing slightly relieved that the "interview" segment is over.]

Louie Cwik – Huge news, as it appears that Burn's main event will be Kronin vs. AWS Man (also known as Bill) doing battle one more time for the GLC! Back to you, Jack and Bill.

[Louie can be heard muttering under his breath as the camera cuts away.]

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

[The scene fades.]

Burn 2010 on ESN

Writer: Jordan

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

Sunday, September 12, 2010

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

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

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

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

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

Say what you want, take your shots

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

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

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

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

[The man's hand twitches.]

Burn 2010.

Get it while its hot.

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



An Update With Jasmine Lucky

Writer: Reb

[In the backstage area, Louie Cwik is found with Jasmine Lucky, who is wearing her typical green tank top and her long hair back in a ponytail.]

Louie Cwik - I'm here with one half of the Lucky Ones, Jasmine Lucky. Now Jasmine, we haven't had much of a chance to hear from you in the last few weeks, since your loss to Umbrage for the Shoot Contendership. Are you still wrestling for WMW and will we be seeing you anytime soon?

Jasmine Lucky - Yea, I just signed a new contract. Part of the agreement was two weeks of paid leave. I'll be back next week.

Louie Cwik - Now, your brother was not renewed. Is that correct, and if so...why?

Jasmine Lucky - This was never what Justin wanted to do, Louie. I mean, he loves fighting, but his passion is poker. So he'll be continuing his training in Central Michigan Wrestling, and he'll probably be back around the New Year, when the poker season is coming to a break.

Louie Cwik - With Burn coming up, where do you see yourself fitting in? Are you going for a championship or a certain match in general?

Jasmine Lucky - I think it's too late for me to get into a title picture at this point, but there are some people on the roster I'd like to take a crack out. I wouldn't mind a rematch against Bridge, especially, or maybe take on another big name to put me on the map.

Louie Cwik - Do you think you could stand toe to toe with a legend? You came short against Umbrage. What about AWS Man, Scott Vyper or--

[Without warning, Louie Cwik is interupted as someone walks in the frame on Jasmine's side. The man is immediately recognized as Scotty Kames, aka WMW Hall of Famer the Matrix. The crowd is heard immediately hurling boo's in the background.]

Louie Cwik - Oh! Uh, Matrix...

[Matrix looks at Jasmine Lucky, who doesn't back down.]

Matrix - Get out of here, blondie.

Jasmine Lucky - This is MY interview, you d--

[Matrix suddenly brings his hand up and slugs the blonde in the head, causing her to fall backwards against the wall and then fall out of frame. Louie Cwik tenses up and the crowd goes back to heavy booing. Matrix turns to Louie, looking like he's about to hit him, and then just snatches the microphone. Louie Cwik escapes immediately and Trix looks at the camera.]

Matrix - I'm back and I'm here to stay. Enough of the dumb blonde, wanna-be wrestlers and the emo hippies coming in here and acting like they deserve what I've waited for my entire career. No more watching the fakes and the hypocrites thrive on the love of the idiots. My mission is to right the wrongs you people have created...and create a new status quo here in WMW. I will lead the revolution, and I will create a new world...a new legacy.

[He looks back at the fallen body of Jasmine Lucky, who is just now recovering from the huge punch she took to the cranium. He then glares at the camera, keeping a very serious look across his lips.]

Matrix - Welcome to Cyperspace, WMW. Enjoy the ride.

[Cut to black.]

Boris vs. The Angel of Death

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring, where Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring. Boris Drago' music hits and he walks out to the ring, alongside Dasha.]

Inkster announces the next match, the second number one contender match to decide who will challenge for the Heartlands Championship at Burn 2010. He introduces the first fighter, Boris Drago. Jack is very impressed with Boris Drago. His size and strength have been unstoppable since his arrival here. Bill reminds him that Shank was obviously injured and that was a bad example.

[As he enters the ring, he begins to crack his knuckles. He stares at the entrance, waiting for The Angel of Death to arrive. Just then, The Angel of Death's music hits. And, as she has done for 3 straight weeks, she glides from the WMW big screen on a zip line.]

Jack started to build up the fact that she was found during the Wrestling Southwest tour, but Bill Hughes says that he needs new material. Instead, he should be talking up the fact that she is now 2-0 in WMW competition. And how no one has been able to stop her. Jack agrees and says that she is being touted as a future Heartlands Champion. Bill says that it's unlikely that future will be any time soon, because tonight she takes on Boris Drago and her winning streak will end.

[She hits the ring, landing on top of the turnbuckles, before doing a backflip, and landing on her feet. In the opposite corner, Boris Drago is all business. AOD is checked for foreign objects by the ref. As the bell rings, Boris and TAOD meet in the center. Boris immediately challenges her to a game of mercy, but she instead bounces off the ropes and tries to take him down with a forearm. He laughs at her attempt. She'll go again, but this time Boris tries for a clothesline. She rolls through it and hits a dropkick to his face. He stumbles backwards, but doesn't show much of a stun. She'll throw more forearms and try to take him down, but every time, he remains standing. She charges the ropes one last time, and as she charges, Boris goes for a big boot. She slides under it, and as she turns back around, she hops to her feet and dives towards his knee, hitting him with a chop block, which sends him crumpling into the ropes.]

Bill says that we finally saw what kind of fighter TAOD is: dirty. Only a coward would take him down with a chop block.

[Boris remains down on one knee. She launches a stiff kick to his back, then another to his face. He blocks that one and uses her momentum against her, tossing her through the ropes. She holds on and lands on the apron. She quickly gets back to her feet and runs along the apron to the corner. He gets back to his feet. She climbs up and launches herself off with a cross body splash, but he catches her and slams her down, using all of his weight to crush her. He kneels over her with a smile on his face as she cringes in pain. He makes a cover, but only gets a 1-count. He gets back to his feet and waits for her to stand back up. As she gets back to her feet, he lands a stiff boot to the side of her head, sending her crashing back into the mat. Boris pulls up TAOD and puts her into a bearhug submission.]

Bill says that this is what he was talking about. The Angel of Death, tonight, will be the Receiver of Death, after Boris is done with her.

[Suddenly, Angel grabs Boris by the head and shifts her weight, causing Boris to fall forward, hitting a devastating DDT. She pops up as the crowd cheers. She holds her back in pain. She runs towards the corner and climbs up. As she reaches the top, she turns and measures him up. Boris struggles to get to his feet. He holds his head. She launches herself towards him, but just as she is about to connect with a splash, he slams his fist into her face knocking her out cold. The crowd goes silent. He makes the cover and the ref calls the 3-count. The match is over.]

Inkster announces Boris as the winner and will go on to GS130 to fight for a shot at the Heartlands Championship.

[The Angel of Death struggles on the floor, holding her head as the ref checks on her. Boris stands up and roars. He gets booed out of the building. Just then, the lights go out. As they come back on, TAOD is no where to be seen. Boris continues to celebrate as the scene fades.]

Vyper Responds

Writer: Scott

[The shot opens up in the back as Louie Cwik stands next to Scott Vyper.]

Louie Cwik - Scott, tough loss out there. You two went in as favorites and got knocked out of the competition. How surprised are you that it ended so soon?

[Scott glares at him.]

Scott Vyper - I don't care what anyone says... if it wasn't for Umbrage's addictions, we wouldn't have lost out there! I'm carrying this team and the whole damn world knows it! Now get out of my face.

[The scene fades as Vyper walks away.]

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The Celestial Avatars vs. The Foxxy Grandpas

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up at ringside as The Foxxy Grandpas dance in the center of the ring as their intro continues. Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring.]

Inkster announces the next match and introduces The Foxxy Grandpas. Jack and Bill welcome back the viewers at home. Jack reminds everyone that this is the last match of the second round of the MTL4 tournament. The winner of this match will take on The Inquisition. Bill says that he's torn about this match. He's starting to really understand why Tim Tyler dispises the two women they're about to face. But at the same time, he's sick of this charade that goes on in the ring each week. The dancing, the music, the tandem bike, they have no place in wrestling.

[The music fades and out from the back appear Hecate and Jade. Their music begins and they walk to the ring. Hecate walks slowly, with Jade sticking by her side.]

Bill says that it's unfortunate that Hecate is in such a poor condition. It's unlikely they'll make it past this week. Jack agrees that Hecate does look in bad shape. Very stiff and it will be interesting to see how she does.

[Hecate and Jade roll into the ring. As the music fades, referee Luna Pier checks them both out. She then calls for the bell. Jade and Handlebeards McGee start the match. McGee charges across the ring, but Jade quickly locks him in a headlock. He fights out of it and puts her into a hammerlock, but she reverses it. McGee tries to move out of it, but she keeps it tight. He reaches over his shoulder, but she keeps her distance. He reaches to his side, but she's not there. He reaches underneath him, but she positions her legs away from his reach. So, he butt bumps her, knocking her backwards. He then locks on a headlock and pulls her into his corner. Tyler tags in and lands a right hand into her midsection before targeting her arm. She rolls through and takes Tyler over with an arm drag. As Tyler stands back up, she takes him over with another arm drag. She gets him into a hammerlock, and walks him back to her corner. Hecate tags in.]

Bill marks this as the turn of the match. Only because it's obvious to him that Hecate is in no shape to compete.

[Hecate comes in comes in and takes Tyler by the arm and keeps him in an arm lock. He tries to struggle out of it causing her to take him over with a hip toss, before locking him in a headlock as she keeps him on the mat. She continues this for about a minute, but Tyler fights to his feet. He breaks out of the headlock, but she knocks him back down to the mat with a clotheslines. She tags in Jade, who continues on the offensive, going after his knee with a few stomps and then locking on a single leg standing boston crab.]

Okay, so Bill isn't completely down on the Celestial Avatars. They seem to be handling themselves pretty well. And Hecate got a decent bit of offense in, which seemed to catch The Foxxy Grandpas off guard. No one was expecting her to get Tim to the ground.

[Tim continues to struggle to reach the ropes, but Jade pulls him back towards the center of the ring and drops a boot into his midsection. She tags in Hecate. Hecate immediate goes for a pin, but only gets a 2-count. She locks on a Texas Cloverleaf. Just then, on the outside, out walks Bob Wire and John Bundy. The boos immediately attack them with a fury, but they just walk towards the ring. Wire carries a chair with him.]

Seeing BBW coming down to the ring upsets Jack. They weren't scheduled to be here and are obviously here for no good. Bill agrees and says that Tim needs to make a tag quick.

[In the ring, Tyler crawls to the ropes. He reaches and the ref quickly starts to count to 5. Hecate lets go before he gets to 3. She pulls him up and lays a right hand against the side of his head. And another. He stumbles backwards. She throws another hook, but this time he blocks it and he boots her in the midsection. Suddenly, he drops her on her head with a DDT. Both lay motionless in the center of the ring. McGee and Jade both reach for the tag, but their partners are not moving. The referee starts the 10-count. Outside the ring, Bundy and Wire seperate. Bundy goes to the side with Jade and begins to argue with her.]

The ref tells Bundy to get away from ringside. Hecate gives him a piece of her mind as well, but Bundy says he isn't doing anything.

[On the opposite side of the ring, Wire pulls McGee off the apron and slams the head of the chair into his midsection. McGee falls to his knees. Wire lifts up the chair and cracks it over his back. The crowd goes silent right before another thunderous round of boos. Hecate gets to her knees inside the ring, as does Tim Tyler. Both dart to their corner to make the hot tag. Hecate tags in Jade, but McGee is no where to be found. Tyler looks outside and sees Wire hovering over McGee. He turns back to the center of the ring. Just then, Jade flies through the air and hits Tyler square in the face with the Jade Dragon Kick. He collapses. In the corner, Hecate pulls herself up on the apron, and slumps against the turnbuckle. Jade makes the cover and the ref counts to 3. The match is over.]

Inkster announces The Celestial Avatars have advanced to the final round of the MTL4 tournament and will face The Inquisition at GS130. Jack remarks that Hecate doesn't look well, as she continues to slump in the corner.

[The ref raises Jade's hand. She looks over and sees Hecate and immediately slides out of the ring and pulls Hecate down. They walk up the ramp together as Hecate uses Jade as a crutch of sorts.]


After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin

[Inside the ring, Wire rolls McGee into the ring.]

Jack Gene - Now, what exactly are Bundy and Wire doing out here for? Why did they attack McGee? What

[Bundy and Wire both slide in after him. Wire places the chair onto the mat. He then grabs McGee by the handlebeards and pulls him up.]

Jack Gene - No... come on, you've already done the damage! You've already took them out of MTL4, don't do it, Wire!

[He then puts him into a front facelock, then lefts him up and slams him down with a powerbomb onto the chair.]

Jack Gene - No! My god!

Bill Hughes - That was just sickening. He broke McGee in half with that powerbomb.

[Tyler tries to get to Wire, but Bundy catches him and slams him down to the mat with a sidewalk slam. Without much reason, BBW hover over their victims and then leave to a stream of boos. Wire carries the chair close to his head. He smiles maniacally at it. The scene fades.]


Louie Cwik talks with The Angel of Death

Writer: Maria

[The scene switches to Louie standing outside the WMW Medical office. The Angel of Death is still out cold, lying on a bed behind him. A doctor goes to remove her mask and Rosa jumps up and pushes him away.]

Rosa - No! You can not remove her mask! You will have to treat her as she is now.

[Rosa and the WMW medical staff arguing fades to the background as Louie speaks into the mic.]

Louie Cwik - I'm back here in the WMW Medical office. The Angel of Death is still out cold from that massive punch from Boris earlier tonight. No word yet if she has been injured more seriously or if she's just out. We'll have more details as they become available.

[The scene fades.]

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BBW Talks with Cwik

Writer: Garvin

[Bob Wire and Bundy stand in the back. Both looking pretty proud of themselves. Wire clutches a chair. He's basically hugging it.]

Louie Cwik - Why did they get involved in the MTL4 match?

John Bundy - A bit of a process of elimination. We can smell the blood. The demise of Shank and Lumberjack is near. The last bit of life they had was destroyed tonight.]

Louie Cwik - But, Shank and Lumberjack aren't even here tonight. You went after Tim Tyler and Handlebeards McGee. How does that affect Shank and Lumberjack?

John Bundy - What a dumb question. Besides Lumberjack, the #1 supporter of Shank are those two old timers. And with Tyler and McGee knocked out of the equation, there leaves no one else to save them. No more games, no more waiting. Shank and Lumberjack will pay for their sins against BBW. We will not fail in destroying them for good.

[The scene fades as they walk away.]

Thomas Kilik vs. Tyson Banes

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring, where Wayne Inkster stands in the center. Kilik walks out as his music plays. He get a mixed reaction from the crowd.]

Inkster announces the next match, the second number one contender match to decide who will challenge for the Heartlands Championship at Burn 2010. He introduces the first fighter, Thomas Kilik. Bill says that after losing last week, Kilik's coming into this match with desperation. Jack says that Kilik has done well for himself in singles competition. Going 8-3 up to tonight.

[As Kilik reaches the ring, Banes appears at the top of the ramp. He walks to the ring arrogantly. The ref checks Kilik for foreign objects and goes over the rules with him.]

Inkster announces his opponent, Tyson Banes. Bill retorts Kilik's record saying that the only two problems with that argument is that a) Kilik loses the big matches, such as Arick Wills at Hardcore Hell, and b) he's going up against the Fighter of the Week. Tyson Banes is on his way to becoming the next challenger for the Heartlands Championship. And just like every time before this, Kilik will lose.

[As Tyson enters the ring, the ref checks him for foreign objects and goes over the rules with him. It's brief and after a few moments, he calls for the bell. Tyson charges across the ring for a clothesline, but Kilik ducks and runs through it. He bounces off the ropes and as he comes back, he slams into Tyson with a running front drop kick. He bounces back up, as does Tyson, and connects with a running forearm. Tyson falls back into the ropes. He rests there for a few moments. Kilik tries to pull him up, but the ref forces him back.]

Tyson complains to the ref saying that Kilik pulled his hair. The ref warns Kilik. Jack didn't see the hair pull, but it was an obvious dirty move to Bill.

[Tyson gets back to his feet and as Kilik moves in to grapple, Tyson rakes him in the eyes and immediately locks him in a headlock. Tyson overpowers Kilik, muscling Kilik down to the mat with the submission.]

Jack says that Tyson is about 30lbs heavier than Kilik, making it a bit easier for him to keep Kilik at bay on the mat. Bill says that it's easy because Banes is better than him, not because he weighs more.

[Tyson pulls up Kilik and powerslams him to the mat. He then begins to climb up the turnbuckle. As he balances on the second ropes, Kilik pops up and hits him from behind with a forearm. He then pulls him back down and takes him over with a snap mare. He lands a dropkick to the back of his head and then begins to descend himself up to the top rope. As he reaches the top, he turns and measures Tyson who lays in front of him on the mat, holding his head. Kilik then then spins around and launches himself off with a moonsault. Tyson sees it and rolls out of the way. Kilik lands on his feet. As Tyson pops back up, he goes for a clothesline, but Kilik hits an arm drag, and locks him into a kneeling armbar.]

Jack is impressed by Kilik's ability to land on his feet. Bill thought it was dumb for Kilik to think he had him beat with a dropkick to the back of the head. As if that was enough to take out Tyson Banes.

[Tyson fights back to his feet. As he gets his footing, he slams a right hand into Kilik, causing him to spin holding the side of his head. Out of nowhere, Kilik swings with a discus punch, but Tyson ducks it. As Kilik spins around, Tyson grabs him by the shoulder and slams him down over his knee with a modified backbreaker. He then walks to the corner and climbs up.

Jack doesn't think this is a good idea. Bill's not sure why. What's wrong with a larger athlete going to the top every once in a while.

[As Tyson gets to the top, he turns, measures up Kilik and launches himself off. He lands on Kilik with an elbowdrop. He makes the cover and the pin. The ref counts to 3 and the match is over.]

Inkster announces Tyson Banes as the winners of the match and will be going to GS130 to compete for a chance to fight for the Heartlands Championship at Burn.

[Tyson immediately leaves the ring and walks up the back. Kilik is checked out by the ref. The scene fades.]

Louie Cwik Talks With The Celestial Avatars

Writer: Amanda and Tabi

[Louie Cwik catches up with the Celestial Avatars in their locker room, Hecate is sitting on a bench with Jade sitting beside her. Jade has Hecate's wrist in her hand and she's checking Hecate out using Chinese style medical techniques. The pair look up as Louie enters the room after knocking briefly.]

Hecate - What do you want Louie?

Louie Cwik - Wanted to get a few words with you after your win tonight and advancing to the next round of the MTL4 tournament. Next week you will get to face The Inquisition. What are your thoughts about that?

[Hecate looks at Jade a moment and then back at Louie Cwik.]

Hecate - We are one step closer to facing off against Revolution again, this time for the belts. We have a goal to become the next Midwest Tag champs and we will go through anyone we have to in order to reach that goal.

[Jade, for her part stays silent for the most part until she looks up at Louie finally.]

Jade - You sound as if there was doubt we would win tonight, Louie. If the result of tonight's match surprises you. I suggest you visit with Jane Coughlin, The Squires Brothers, and Mischa and have them teach you a thing or two about journalism. We will address our upcoming match at the appropriate time. That time is not now. Good evening, Louie.

Hecate - Now if you will excuse us, we have other matters to attend to, like heading to the hospital to visit a dear friend. Close the door on your way out and next time Louie, wait till we respond before opening the door.

[Louie Cwik hesitates a moment, clearly wanting to ask more but a look from both Hecate and Jade make him think better of it and he heads out of the room, closing the door behind him.]

Louie Cwik Talks With Tyson Banes

Writer: Reb

[The shot opens up in the hallway. Just then, Tyson Banes walks into the scene. Louie Cwik stops him.]

Louie Cwik - Tyson, congratulations on the win tonight. That brought you one step closer to achieving your goal at becoming the next Heartlands Champion.

Tyson Banes - My goal? My goal is simple, Louie. Complete destruction. I'm gonna tear apart Boris next week, and I'm going to Burn, and win or lose against the champ... that person WILL remember my name. That person WILL respect me. I'll take them to Hell and back and before this is all over, and the belt is decided one way or another...I will be a permanent part of this roster. I'm a legend waiting to happen. Because I'm Tyson...mutha[bleep]in'...Banes.

[Just then, Tyson walks away. Louie Cwik looks across the hall and spots Boris and Dasha.]

Louie Cwik Talks with Boris

Writer: Rob

[Cwik runs up to them.]

Louie Cwik - Boris, with your win tonight, it's confirmed that next week, you'll be facing Tyson Banes for the #1 Contendership for the Heartlands Championship. Tyson sounds very confident in his chants. Do you?

[Dasha smirks and gestures to Boris.]

Dasha - I told you, my Boris is strongest man in world! He has broken every opponent put in front of him and now goes to Burn to face Heartlands Champion! That idiot Shank likes to call himself 'Champion in making' Well, here is REAL champion in making, Boris!

[Boris takes in the praise with that same look of pure joy you'd expect to find on a little boy whose just gotten his favorite toy (Or on Tallahasee's face when he finally got his twinkie in Zombieland.)]

Boris - Da. Boris happy with match tonight. Masked lady go splat. Boris wonder why she wear mask though?

[Dasha smirks and nods.]

Dasha - Because she is coward, Boris. Only coward hides behind mask. And she no longer matters. You crushed her.

Louie Cwik - Any thoughts on who you'd prefer to face for the title if Boris indeed becomes the number one contender?

[Dasha smirks.]

Dasha - Gras-Dawg. Arick Wills is weakling. My Boris will crush him easier then he crush Mexican coward tonight. Gras-Dawg might give my Boris a challenge, and he has been champ for while now. Boris would like to be one who ends streak.

[Boris nods.]

Boris - Da. Boris would like to face glass dog. Boris break dog of glass.

[Louie nods.]

Louie - Well, I think WMW fans would agree with you two there. Boris vs. Gras-Dawg would be a great matchup. We'll find out next week if it's in the cards. For now, back to Jack and Bill for our next match!

[The scene fades.]

Gras-Dawg (c) vs. Arick Wills

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring as Wayne Inkster stands in the center. Arick Wills walks down to the ring to his music as Damien Knight follows in tow.]

Inkster announces the beginning of tonight's main event and introduces the Arick Wills. Bill calls him the King of the Leaderboard. Jack throws in 'Self Proclaimed'. Bill is tired of hearing people looking past Arick Wills as if he wasn't doing well here. He reminds Jack that he won at Hardcore Hell, he would have had the Heartlands Championship if Hecate hadn't thrown her big nose in the way, and currently sits at the top of the Leaderboard. Two weeks in a row.

[Just then, 'Get Up' by 50 Cent plays over the PA and Gras-Dawg comes dancing out from the back, the Heartlands Championship slung over his shoulder as he lifts a mic and points to Arick Wills in the ring. He dances as he walks towards the ring.]

Gras-Dawg says that Arick Wills is indeed the king, but no one told him that he's actually the Burger King. He tells the fans to 'get up' because he makes it rain and would be putting Arick Wills on the ground. He starts to sing along with the chorus of his entrance music, along with the fans. He tells Arick that he's the man who would be king, but he's the king of giving MOD... something. He trails off before finishing that statement. He then reminds Wills that he's the Champion and that Wills can't beat him.

[Gras-Dawg slides into the ring, and Arick Wills immediate charges him and lands a right hand, followed by another. Gras-Dawg blocks the third and lands a few right hands of his own. He quickly takes control knocking Wills back with a stiff kick to the chest, and then another. He forces Wills into the corner with body shots. He pushes him back and continues to land rights and lefts, then begins to stomp him down to the mat. Gras-Dawg jumps out of the corner celebrating.]

Jack says that he's glad to see Gras-Dawg get into the ring on a Graveyard Shift, and that the Heartlands Championship is being put in the Main Event.

[Arick Wills pulls himself up in the corner. Dawg goes for a jumping kick, but Wills sides steps him and slams him down with a legsweep faceslam. He then tries to lock on a crossface, but Gras-Dawg blocks it. Gras-Dawg powers back up to his feet, but Wills meets locks him in a headlock and takes him over down to the mat. He uses submission after submission, but Gras-Dawg is able to fight out of it.]

Bill says that it shouldn't surprise anyone that Arick Wills is doing well in this match. And what's happening out there to Gras-Dawg is another young gun getting too cocky, too quickly. Jack says that despite the different submissions Gras-Dawg has been in tonight, he's always found a way out.

[Gras-Dawg fights out of another submission, this time a side headlock. He reverses it and puts the same grip onto Wills. Wills counters and pulls him up, before slamming him to the mat with a backdrop driver. He goes for a pin, and gets a two count. He pulls up Gras-Dawg and slams him down with a scoop slam. He goes for an elbowdrop, but Gras-Dawg rolls out of the way. Gras-Dawg pops up. Arick Wills gets back to his feet and is met with a jumping kick to the face, causing Wills to fall to the ground. Gras-Dawg goes for a pin but gets a two count.]

Jack can't believe he only got a two count as the kick to the face almost knocked Arick's head off.

[Gras-Dawg pulls up Wills, and pushes Wills against the ropes. He sends Arick across the ring with an irish whip. As he comes off, Gras-Dawg leapfrogs him, Wills hits the opposite ropes and Gras-Dawg tries for a hip toss but Arick Wills counters, landing on his feet, and tries to take Gras-Dawg over with a hip toss, but Gras-Dawg cuts him off with a boot to the gut which then leads to Gras-Dawg locking Wills in a front face lock. Gras-Dawg then picks Arick Wills up and holds him in a vertical suplex, before taking him down with the Voodoo Plunge piledriver. He goes for the pin and the ref counts the 3-count. The match is over.]

Wayne Inkster announces Gras-Dawg the winner, which means he is still the Heartlands Champion.

[Gras-Dawg climbs the turnbuckle and holds the Heartlands Championship belt high over his head as the crowd cheers him. The scene fades with a closeup of Gras-Dawg and the Heartlands Championship.]




Graveyard Shift 128

Posted: August 20th, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:
The Angel of Death vs. Marty Poppins
Jordan Keyser vs. Tyson Banes
Boris Drago vs. Shank
Langston & Kilik vs The Inquisition – MTL4

Main Event
The Foxxy Grandpas vs The Flying Sharktopi – MTL4


Graveyard Shift 128 - August 20th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

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

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

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

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

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

A Big Announcement from Brad Johnson

Writer: Garvin

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

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

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

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

Angel of Death vs. Marty Poppins

Writer: Garvin

[The shot switches back the center of the ring. Wayne Inkster is in the ring. Just then, Marty Poppins runs out of the back to no entrance music, per the usual. This time, he looks extra scared.]

Inkster announces the opening contest. He introduces the first competitor, Marty Poppins. Jack and Bill speculate on what Poppins could be running from with terror in his eyes.

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

Jack sees the green sign and says that Poppins is obviously not willing to change his ways, and would rather that be a stop sign. Bill says that regardless of the situation, he'd be creeped out by Positive Pete, too.

[Marty slides into the ring and yells at Pete, who just calmly tells him it's going to be okay and claps for him. Marty doesn't seem too impressed. Just then, The Angel of Death's music hits. And, as she did last week, she glides from the WMW big screen on a zip line.]


Jack once again builds up the fact that she was found during the Wrestling Southwest tour, and said that she impressed just about everyone in the building last week, when she defeated Tyson Banes.

[She hits the ring, landing on top of the turnbuckles, before doing a backflip, and landing on her feet. In the opposite corner, Marty Poppins is all smiles and claps for her with glee. AOD is checked for foreign objects by the ref.]

Bill says that he's really weirded out by the fact that out of everything that seems to freak Marty Poppins out, a masked wrestler named 'The Angel of Death' just ziplined into the ring does not. It does the opposite. Jack says that, maybe Marty Poppins is just looking for some entertainment, and he found it. All though, that would be unfortunate, considering that he'll be fighting her in a few moments.

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

That was the first offensive move that Jack and Bill can remember seeing from Marty.

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

Seriously, hissing. And maybe a few spits if Bill Hughes's book of cat language is accurate. Or at least, his viewpoint of the situation.

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

Jack says the move was awesome and was her finisher calling it the 'Celestial Sueños'.

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

Wayne Inkster announced her the winner and, just as she does, the the lights go off. Jack Gene goes into a brief shock, then remembers that this is 'planned' because it's how she exits the ring. When the lights come back on, it's only Marty, Pete, the ref and Inkster as the crowd cheers. Her music continues to play and she is no where to be seen. Hughes still thinks that it's too showy and unnecessary. And he also thinks this was the strongest he ever saw Marty Poppins, and for that to be the case, Marty Poppins should probably stop wrestling and whomever hired him should be fired because they are idiots. Jack doesn't necessarily agree with that statement, but is mostly shocked that Bill would have said something like that on TV.


...Red ...Green?

Writer: Garvin and Marty

[As Marty lays on the mat in pain, Positive Pete consoles him once again. The music fades as Marty, with the help of Pete and the ref, stands up. The crowd gives him a mixed reaction, still not sure how to take him.]

Jack Gene - Well, regardless... Marty Poppins picking up yet another loss.

Bill Hughes - You know, now that we've put that all into context, it's pretty obvious that Marty Poppins is the son of Dress. She never won a damn match, neither.

Jack Gene - Could that even be proven?

Bill Hughes - What?

Jack Gene - That Dress is his... mother?

Bill Hughes - See... let me let you in on something here, Jack. You see, a few years back, scientists discovered a thing called "DNA". And in "DNA", as they called it.

[Jack stares at him blankly.]

Bill Hughes - ...the scientists that is, anyways. That DNA carries our genetic makeup, which is something passed down to you by your parents.

Jack Gene - ...she's a dress...

Bill Hughes - Are you... really? You've never heard of a paternity test. That's what it is. They'd check the DNA, and if it matches, then yeah - she'd be his mother.

Jack Gene - Doesn't paternity test mean it's for males?

Bill Hughes - Yeah, well, I'm sure they've got one for the females, too. They're scientists. They've got tons of [bleep].

[Just then, Marty shrieks and pushes Pete off of him.]

Marty - RED!

[Pete shakes his head and smiles.]

Jack Gene - I... what the heck? Why did Marty just yell out Red?

Bill Hughes - I don't know, but Pete's got a mic and I think I'm going to be sick.

Positive Pete - Red is a good color, but... you should be saying 'green'.

[Marty flinches before stumbling backwards pushing his arms forward in case Pete tried to follow him.]

Marty - RED!

[Pete smiles and laughs.]

Positive Pete - Green, Marty. Come on, you can say it.

[He reaches for Marty to come back to him, but Marty hisses at him before jumping to the outside of the ring.]

Marty - RED!

Positive Pete - My shirt is Green, Marty.

[Marty collapses to his knees covering his head into his arms. He then crawls up the ramp. As he reaches the halfway point, he turns and yells again.]

Marty - RED!

[Pete sighs as Marty runs again, this time, completely exiting to the back.]

The King of the Leaderboard Is Here

Writer: MOD

[Just then, as Pete walks through the backstage area, "Breakeven" by The Script begins to plays over the P.A. system as "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills along with Damian Knight make their way down to the ringside.]

Bill Hughes – It looks like Arick Wills and Damian Knight are making their way to ringside. I wonder why they are coming out here, because they are not scheduled to be here tonight.
 
Jack Gene – Maybe Arick Wills and Damian Knight have something to say.

[As they get into the ring Damian Knight signals to Wayne Inkster. With hesitation, Wayne Inkster has MOD the mic. Damian Knight makes sure the mic is working and hands it to Arick Wills. Arick Wills is ready to speak.]
 
Arick Wills – I have been quite busy around here in WMW lately proving to all why I am The King of Wrestling. Not only am I The King of Wrestling, but currently I am also The King of The Leaderboard Rankings. The numbers don’t lie. Yes, I am tooting my own horn. As cocky as you all may think I am, that’s not who I am. I just have very high confidence within myself in my abilities. Why the bloody hell should I not have this high confidence? I don’t plan on being number two to anyone. I am number one. I am going to be the face of the Heartlands Title Division. I have them all talking about how I am soon to be the face of Heartlands Title Division. But, I plan for this to happen sooner then later. With that being said, I am challenging Gras-Dawg to a Heartlands Title Match at the Burn PPV. No one is going to tell me I don’t deserve a title shot. I can be given this title shot the easy way or the hard way. This is not up for discussion Gras-Dawg. I look forward to hearing your answer next week.
 
[Arick Wills drops the mic and begins to exit the ring. Damian Knight taunts the crowd and exits the ring as well. "Breakeven" by The Script begins to plays over the P.A. system as Arick Wills and Damian Knight make their way up the ramp. The scene fades to a commercial.]

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Jordan Keyser vs. Tyson Banes

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring, where Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring. Tyson Banes' music hits and he walks out to the ring.]

Inkster announces the first fighter in the next match, Tyson Banes. Jack says that Tyson Banes is again coming out cocky and arrogant, but he's not sure if he's got much of a leg to stand on considering his loss last week. Bill refutes this, saying that Tyson only made one mistake, and that's not really his fault. He should have won that match, and The Angel of Death got away easy.

[As Banes walks around the ring, he gets into it verbally with a random fan. As security gets involved to separate the two, Banes rolls into the ring. The music changes and out walks Jordan Keyser.]

Keyser looks rather smug, according to Jack Gene. Obviously, he's smiling due to what's going to happen later tonight? Bill thinks he's just smiling because he thinks he's got this match in the bag.

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

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

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

Jack can't believe the ref didn't see that, but with the ref pulling at Jordan and looking at the choke, it was easy to miss. Bill didn't see it, either.

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

Wayne Inkster announces Tyson Banes as the winner.

After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin

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

Bill Hughes - A much needed win.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jack Gene - That was just sick.

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

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

Louie Cwik Talks with The Angel of Death

Writer: Maria

[The shot opens up in the back as The Angel of Death and Louie Cwik review a replay of her match.]

Louie Cwik - I'm backstage with The Angel of Death and I've got to say, you're definitely starting to appear on the radar, especially winning your first two matches here. What are your thoughts and plans moving forward from this win?

[Rosa relays the question to AoD in Spanish who listens intently and smiles, answering back softly in Spanish. Rosa nods as she listens and then speaks.]

Rosa - Well, La Angel de la Muerte is obviously very pleased with her performance tonight, and with how the crowd here in Cleveland, Ohio has adopted her and gotten behind her. She says she can feel their energy and she feeds off it, using it to help push her further and higher to give them the show they deserve. She is....still unsure of what to make of Mr. Poppins but, she is happy to have beaten him and is looking forward to her next challenge as she marches towards the Heartlands Championship.

Louie Cwik - Well, you've heard from Rosa. Stay tuned, there's more to come here on Graveyard Shift 128!

[The scene fades to commercial.]

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Boris Drago vs. Shank

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up at ringside as Boris and Dasha walk to the ring. Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring.]

Inkster announces the next match. Jack and Bill welcome back the viewers at home. Jack reminds everyone that this is the second time that we've seen Boris in a WMW ring in as many weeks. It's not surprising to Bill, considering how awesome Boris was last week against Jasmine. However, the idea that he could do the same things to his opponent tonight that he did to her was something neither was willing to believe.

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

Inkster introduces Shank and the crowd pops. Jack notices that Shank was limping to the ring, which could only be attributed to the beatdown that he received at the hands of BBW last week. Bill agrees, but knowing Shank, he for sees him being able to make it through this match. Jack says that this match is the least of his worries, considering BBW could be lurking in the back, waiting for the right moment to attack.

[As Shank enters the ring, the ref immediately checks him for foreign objects before calling for the bell and starting the match. Boris and Shank meet in the center in a classic staredown. Boris throws the first punch, but Shank stands his ground. Shank then throws a punch, and it lands, but does not knock Boris off of his feet. Shank and Boris continue the 'feats of strength' competition, but Boris got the better end of a game of mercy, as Shank's knee buckled under the pressure.]

Bill reminds us that Bob Wire took Shank down with a chop block last week, while Shank was holding the 400lb+ Bundy in his arms.

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

Jack can't believe that BBW is making their way down, and suspects that they'll get involved in the match. Bill says that's an obvious expectation considering what has taken place over the last few weeks. He remembers that Bundy made it clear he would do everything in his power to take out Lumberjack, and if that means taking out Shank as well, it will happen sooner or later.

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

Jack calls the scene chaos, and expects the ref to call this one off like he did last week, but that doesn't seem likely to Bill, since in the ring, nothing has occurred to disrupt the match. Jack sees blood start to run down Lumberjack's face, which was obviously caused when he smashed into the iron post.

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

Inkster announces Boris as the winner.


After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin & Rob

[Boris stands up and hovers over Shank. Dasha climbs into the ring and stands next to him. Just then, John Bundy and Bob Wire roll into the ring. They walk up to Boris and clap for him. Boris smugly looks at them, and raises his hand in victory over the unconscious Shank.]

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

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

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

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

Dasha - Make a statement, Boris!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


An Update from Cleveland General

Writer: Amanda and Tabi

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

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

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

Tera – That’s Hecate’s room isn’t it?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Druscilla smiles bitterly.]

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

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

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

[Druscilla shrugs.]

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

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

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

[Druscilla shrugs.]

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

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

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Langston/Kilik vs. The Inquisition

Writer: Garvin

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

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

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

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

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

Jack says that Father Nathan is a lot slower than normal in this match then usual, and it's obvious that he's still hurting from his Hardcore Hell match. Bill says he's surprised Nathan is even standing, let alone competing in the match. Considering Druscilla is still out, Hecate is still out and Kronin has only been seen once in a ring, and that was just to hold a mic.

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

As Langston moved in the ring, Jack noticed that he had a different look in his eye. It was almost as if he wasn't there, or at least, wasn't seeing the same match that everyone else was.

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

As Nathan pulls himself back up, Jack notes that he doesn't have much left in the tank and is showing that he's in a lot of pain.

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

Inkster announces The Inquisition as the winners of the match, which sends them to the 2nd round of the MTL4 Tournament. Jack and Bill can't believe that Nathan was able to lift Langston up, and as Friar helps him back to his feet and out of the ring, it's apparent to both of them that the injuries he received at Hardcore Hell have left him in bad shape. Quite possibly, he made things worse here tonight.

Boris Responds

Writer: Rob

[The shot opens up in the back where Louie Cwik stands with Boris Drago.]

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

[Dasha grins and nods.] 

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

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

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

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

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

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

[The scene fades.]

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Father Nathan Responds

Writer: Rob

[The shot opens up backstage as Louie Cwik sits down next to Father Nathan.]

Louie Cwik - I'm here with the Ace Superior Champion, Father Nathan. And, Father Nathan, you and Black Friar picked up the win. What does a win like this mean as you move into Round 2?

[Nathan grins a bit and wipes some blood from his mouth.]

Father Nathan - Oh, it feels good to come back and get a win. Black Friar and I lost a couple of close matches and I'm just glad we could get the win, hopefully this will help us out a bit in stage 2 of the tournament.

Louie Cwik - In the final moments of that match, it really seemed like you were in a lot of pain. With the fact that you will be expected to defend your title at Burn in two weeks, do you think continuing in MTL4 is a bad decision?

[Nathan grins again and shrugs.]

Father Nathan - I was booked, so I'm gonna compete. I'm not going to abandon my partner to a handicap match. Yes, the match did hurt. Yes, I'm sure I re-injured myself a bit, but I'll be able to recover better and faster if I'm out and about then lying in a hospital bed somewhere. I'll be okay, and I expect to defend my title come Burn.

Louie Cwik - Thanks Father Nathan. Let's turn it back to ringside with Jack and Bill.

[The scene fades.]


The Brad Johnson Announcement

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up backstage in Brad Johnson's office.]

Jack Gene - Actually, we're turning our cameras backstage as WMW Owner Brad Johnson is ready to make his big announcement.

[There is a brief pause, as Johnson takes a deep breath. He smiles, waiting for his cue.]

Brad Johnson - Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for giving me this time here tonight. I want to start by saying that our thoughts and prayers go out to Druscilla as she remains in the hospital after her horrific fall at Hardcore Hell. It's unfortunate. Moving from that, as everyone saw last week, Sportstime Ohio reached out to us, in the center of the WMW ring, in the hopes to sweep up the mess that Sault St. Marie created. All though we appreciate their efforts, we are at an impasse as far as agreeing where to go from here.

[He takes a deep breath.]

Brad Johnson - Richard Dunn and his team do not feel that they can be held accountable for the actions of St. Marie, even though, he was there representing their ideals and policies. Dunn claims he did not sign off on anything that Sault St. Marie, therefor admitting that he neglected the situation. All though he apologizes for the situation going the way it did, what he does not do is take responsibility for it. He believes that removing St. Marie from the equation was enough to clear him of any wrong doings. We do not see it that way. In fact, we believe that Richard Dunn and anyone else who was involved in this project be held accountable for the release of Valora, and the injuries sustained of those who participated in the Hardcore Hell matches. All though, most of that is idealistic on our part, we are sincere in making sure something like this never happens again. Unfortunately, Dunn and STO do not give us that confidence.

[He sighs again.]

Brad Johnson - And, unfortunately, we foresee this disagreement to continue for some time. Like all bureaucracies, it's evident that STO is more interested in seeing us jump through hoops, get impatient and drop all claims, than to actually resolve the problems.

[He shakes his head and smiles.]

Brad Johnson - But, that's the negative part of this conversation. And if we're going to move forward, we have to be positive and do positive things in a post-St. Marie era. We put ourselves on the map by having awesome talent, innovative matches, and a lot of drive and determination. That drive still exists. Unfortunately, our roster has been battered and bruised. We're going to be going the next few weeks a bit short-handed. So, we've got to get a bit creative. Which is, and always has been, our strong suit.

[He smiles.]

Brad Johnson - Last week, it's been leaked that I entered a limousine outside of the WMW arena. That limo carried WMW fighter Jordan Keyser. As you know, Keyser has majority stock in ESN, a cable television network dedicated to broadcasting and producing sports-related programming 24 hours a day across greater North America. Keyser, along with ESN CEO Ben Cash and I have been involved in discussions of how our two organizations could work together. Some of those discussions have been in public. While most have been behind closed doors.

[He straightens his posture.]

Brad Johnson - ESN broadcasts reach over 400 million households in the US, Canada, and Mexico, not to mention considerable viewership in Europe, Asia, and South America. The opportunity that has been presented to us to take Wrestling Midwest programming to that audience. Of course, we have no plans on leaving Sportstime Ohio unless we can not agree to move forward together. Our contract with STO states that all episodes of Graveyard Shift will be exclusively broadcast on the STO network. That also covers supercards that we hold on Fridays. But, we have an opening, and an opportunity that would be difficult to ignore at this point.

[He looks over his shoulder and the camera pans back to show the WMW Burn 2010 poster, along with an ESN logo. He looks back to the camera.]

Brad Johnson - That is why, I am pleased to announce that on Sunday, September 12th, 2010, Wrestling Midwest and ESN bring to you, Burn 2010. For the first time in our history, we will have an opportunity to broadcast our event all over the world, and we are very excited to have that chance. On that show, we will see the Kronin defend the Great Lakes Championship, Father Nathan defend the Ace Superior Championship, Gras-Dawg defend the Heartlands Championship and Jade defend the Shoot Championship, not just in front of a packed Cleveland house, but across the great reach of ESN.

[He smiles again as he looks down at his hands. He looks back up.]

Brad Johnson - As I said, we are very excited to have this opportunity, and we hope you are excited to. So join us on Sunday, September 12th, 2010 for a night that will mark our ascent into a much bigger, and much more competitive market. Thank you.

[With that, the scene fades.]


The Foxxy Grandpas vs. The Flying Sharktopi

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring as Wayne Inkster stands in the center. Josh Briskout walks down to the ring to his music. As he reaches the ring, the music changes to AWS Man's, and out he comes.]

Inkster announces the beginning of tonight's main event and introduces the Flying Sharktopi. Bill thinks it's odd that the two members of the Flying Sharktopi came out seperately, considering it's a tag match and they're partners. Jack says he's a bit surprised that AWS Man is out here at all, considering what took place last week.

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

Inkster announces The Foxxy Grandpas. Bill thinks it's rediculous that they're gaying up the show by riding a tandem bike to the ring. Jack wants to defend them, but also agrees because the only word he can use to describe the sight is 'cute' and no man, especially a former Hardcore Championship contender, should be described as 'cute'.

[As Tyler and McGee slide into the ring, Briskout immediately attacks them. He knocks Tyler out of the ring and then takes McGee down with a clothesline. The ref calls for the bell officially starting the match as Briskout waits for McGee to pop back up. He does and Briskout meets him with a thumb to the eye. He quickly gets McGee into a rear naked choke, as he goes to work on wearing the 'older man with the awesome handlebeards' down.]

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

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

Jack says that AWS Man is obviously avoiding the tag, but Bill says that AWS Man is too professional and competitive to abandon his partner.

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

Unlike the Sharktopi, Jack remarks that the Foxxy Grandpas are communicating and looking like a well-oiled machine. Bill thinks that was a disgusting visual.

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

Bill makes it clear that he wants to see AWS Man in this match, and wishes that AWS Man chose someone other than Briskout to be in the MTL4 with. Jack says that it's obvious both Briskout and AWS Man haven't talked to one another the entire match, and maybe not since last week. So, it's not clear to Jack why AWS Man is even out here if he wasn't going to get involved. Bill thinks that he would get involved if Briskout tried to tag him in, and it's his fault. 

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

Jack can't believe that AWS Man is doing it again. He completely left Briskout high and dry in this match, and if that was going to be the case, why even come out to begin with? Bill understands AWS Man's reasonings and calls it deserved. Briskout was out of line last week, and this week, he's being taught a lesson.

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

Wayne Inkster announces The Foxxy Grandpas the winner, which means they advance to the second round of MTL4. The Flying Sharktopi officially out of MTL4.

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


Graveyard Shift 127

Posted: August 13th, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:

Main Card
Lumberjack/Shank vs. BBW
Arick Wills vs. Marty Poppins
Tyson Banes vs. The Angel of Death
Jasmine Lucky vs. Boris Drago

Main Event
The Flying Sharktopi vs. Umbrage/Vyper


Graveyard Shift 127 - August 13th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Just then, "Elite" by The Deftones blast from the PA and out walks BBW.]

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

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

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

Sault St. Marie-less?

Writer: Garvin

[The shot switches to the back.]

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

BBW Sets The Record Straight

Writer: Garvin

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

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

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

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

[He looks around shaking his head.]

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

[The crowd continues to boo as Bundy sighs.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[The music fades.]

Shank - KNOW WHAT SHANK THINK?

[Shank looks around as the crowd cheers.]

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

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

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

[Dramatic pause.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Bundy charges the ropes and points over.]

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

[The crowd boos.]

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

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

Jack Gene - Oh! And the fight has begun! 

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

BBW vs. The Lumberjack and Shank

Writer: Garvin

[Referee Stephen Squires isn't sure what to do about the match, considering both teams are now fighting outside the ring. He tries to convince them to bring it into the ring.]

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

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

To Bill Hughes, it was clear that BBW were using this match to send both Lumberjack and the other teams in MTL4 that they mean business. And from where Hughes sits, he now sees them as a viable contender.

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

Jack begins to agree with Bill about how different BBW look tonight compared to how they've looked in week's past. They're very confident and obviously motivated to take Lumberjack out for good. Jack continues to bring up the fact that Thad Williams isn't at ringside, which mostly just annoys Bill Hughes.

[Lumberjack fights out of the headlock with an elbow to the midsection. He then hits Wire with another causing Wire to stumble backwards. As Wire charges back, Lumberjack meets him with an earringer, which sends Wire down to his knees. Lumberjack makes the hot tag to Shank, but Wire is able to tag in Bundy. Bundy and Shank meet in the center of the ring, both trading rights and lefts. Shank gets the better side of the deal and lands a stiff punch to the jaw that sends Bundy falling backwards into the ropes. As he hits the ropes, Shank goes for a clothesline over the top rope, but Bundy blocks it and knees him in the gut sending Shank stumbling. Bundy then takes Shank and tosses him, shoulder first, into the corner.]

Jack can't believe how strong Bundy is, to just throw Shank into the corner like that. Hughes says that Shank's shoulder hit the post, but replay wasn't shown.

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

A huge feat, the idea that Shank was about to powerslam a 500lb bohemeth. It was a big deal to everyone but Bill Hughes, apparently.

[Before Shank can slam him down, Wire gets back into the ring and takes him down from behind with a chop block. Bundy lands on Shank's chest. He immediately pushes himself up. Lumberjack slides into the ring and quickly runs at Wire. Wire meets him though with a right hand. Bundy joins in and they quickly double team Lumberjack, taking him down to the mat. Referee Tyler, though, sees that he has lost control of the mat and calls for the bell. The match is over.]


After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[He then turns to the back.]

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

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

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Tyson Banes vs. The Angel of Death

Writer: Garvin

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

Jack and Bill welcome back the viewers at home. They remark that it's been a while since we've seen Banes in a WMW ring, as he's been in Central Michigan Wrestling for the last few months. Hughes says that earlier tonight, he saw Banes getting into it verbally with the fans. When Hughes tried to pull him away, it was clear to him that Banes was the meanest person he had ever met. Obviously bitter that he wasn't a regular competitor here in WMW and was out to make everyone's life a living hell to get his way, even if at the fan's expense. Tonight, though, Banes was going up against a newcomer.

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

Jack made the correlation between her entrance and the type of fighter that she is. Bill Hughes agreed saying that they saw her in a few dark matches during the annual Wrestling Southwest tour, and were really impressed then.

[She hit the ring, landing on top of the turnuckles, before doing a backflip, alnding on her feet. As AOD is checked for foriegn objects by the ref, Tyson Banes attacks her. He uses a lot of forearms, knees and kicks to take his opponent to the mat.]

Hughes keeps talking about Banes's abilities as a brawler, and really seems impressed by the former ref. Jack, not so much, as Banes was definitely using his knowledge as a ref to hit cheap shot after cheap shot, at one point, using the ropes for leverage on a pin attempt.

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

Jack can't believe what he just saw, and gave Banes the riot act because of it. Hughes didn't see the big deal as it's part of the fight. So many pieces parts moving, that his fingers could have gotten tangled up in her hair, and an inadvertant eye poke happens now and then.

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

Wayne Inkster announced her the winner and, just as she does, the the lights go off. Jack Gene is fearful that something bad might be happening, but as the lights come back on, her music continues to play and she is no where to be seen. Jack laughs and says that he just got word that, AOD likes to exit the ring as mysteriously as she enters. Hughes claims it's too showy and unnecessary.

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

An Update on Hecate

Writer: Tabi and Amanda

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diana - You can tell both of us.

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

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

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

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

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

[Jade smiles.]

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

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

Hecate - Wait, what day is today?

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

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

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

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

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

[Jade frowns a bit and sighs.]

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

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

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

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

[Jade looks to Diana.]

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

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

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

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Arick Wills vs. Marty Poppins

Writer: Garvin

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

Inkster announces the first fighter in the next match, Arick Wills.

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

Jack and Bill talk about the match that Arick Wills fought in last week at Hardcore Hell. Despite Jack saying that it was because of Damien Knight's help, Bill says it's because Thomas Kilik just isn't very good, and Xavier Langston is a horrible bodyguard.

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

Jack and Bill speculate that Positive Pete must be who they heard was going to be helping Marty Poppins be more positive. Jack thinks this is a great idea, but Bill asks how it worked for Angry Chad. Neither can remember. Pete says into the mic "The door to happiness opens outward," and spreads his arm out across his body towards the ring.

[Just then, Marty Poppins walks out from the back. Pete claps for him and they walk to the ring together.]

Jack remarks that this is the first time that Marty hasn't been tricked or dragged to go to the ring. Bill wonders if maybe he was tricked by Positive Pete. Jack doubts the legitimacy of that speculation.

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

Pete explains that he was assigned to help Marty be more positive. "Marty's got a lot of demons, and he needs to realize that happiness is right around the corner," he said. Pete tries to equate life to "a journey" which just annoys Bill Hughes. Hughes calls it "Hippy talk". Pete thinks that Bill needs a bit more happiness in his heart, but Bill rejects the idea, saying he has all the happiness he needs as long as he's got his Hughes Family Peaches.

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

According to Bill, all of Poppins' weird behavior were explained because he was polkaing, and the only people who polka are those stupid polish people from Parma. He knows they are stupid, because they wear socks with their sandles, which apparently is a faux-pas.

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

Bill Hughes says that Arick is going for the Bow Down kneeling face crusher, but Jack notices that Arick seems to be looking for something else. Just then, Wills locks on the Magnificient Crossface, slamming Marty face first into the mat with what Jack called a modified bulldog.

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

Jack is thankful that Pete was there to save Poppins, otherwise Arick was going to hit him with the sledgehammer. Hughes wishes he would already. He says he really liked what Arick did tonight, and sees him with a focus that will only take him closer and closer to getting a Heartlands Championship shot.

[As Pete leads Poppins away, Poppins begins to 'freak out'. He shouts some obscenities at Pete which are censored. Marty then runs away crying as the scene fades.]


Louie Cwik Finds The Angel of Death

Writer: Maria

[The shot opens up backstage with Louie Cwik.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Louie nods.]

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

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


Pass the Salt? No.

Writer: Garvin

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

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

[The scene fades.]

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Jasmine Lucky vs. Boris Drago

Writer: Garvin

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

Inkster announces the first fighter in the next match, Boris Drago.

[Boris comes out escorted by Dasha and receives a mixed reaction from the crowd.]

Jack and Bill welcome the crowd back. They talk about Boris' massive size. Bill says he isn't surprised that Boris is here after dominating in CMW and that it's good to see young talent coming in like this as it leaves many opportunities to make an impact.

[As Boris reaches the ring, he awaits his opponent. Wayne Inkster announces Jasmine, who comes out alone.]

Jack questions the disappearance of Justin Lucky over the last few weeks. Bill suggests he's just unlucky, then quickly changes the subject, saying that Jasmine doesn't seem to look motivated, and it's probably rubbing off on her brother.

[Jasmine slides into the ring and within moments, the ref calls for the bell. She charges across the ring and tries to take Boris down to the mat, but he slams a forearm into the back of her head. His size literally overshadows her. As she attacks, he counters it with ease. She tries to get behind him and succeeds, but is unable to accomplish anything because he's so strong. He takes her by the arm and pulls her back around, then takes her down with a short-arm clothesline. She pulls herself back up and he immediately lifts her up above his head with a guerrilla press. He drops her on her face as the crowd begins to boo. Boris pulls her up and immediately locks on a bear hug.]

Bill feels pity for Jasmine, as they watch Boris just toss her around the ring. But, he notes that all of the wrestlers in the back, when they sign a contract with the company, they sign it to compete against anyone and everyone. Meaning huge size differences doesn't matter because there are no weight classes in WMW.

[Jasmine fights out of the bear hug, but is obviously gassed. She lands on her feet after delivering an elbow to the face. She bounces off of the ropes, but as she comes back, Boris roars and drives a big boot into her. She quickly falls down to the mat.]

Jack says he feels uncomfortable seeing how angry Boris has become during the match, but that it's apparent the anger is driving him and is only in reaction to what Jasmine can do offensively. Bill comments on the lack of fight from Jasmine, as if she didn't come to the ring to fight, but just to take whatever Boris had to offer.

[He reaches down and grabs her by the head. She tries to fight him off, but he locks on a Vice Grip and lifts her up by the sides of her head, before slamming her down to the mat with what looked like a modified double handed choke slam. He then makes a cover and the ref counts the 3. The match is over. Boris immediately rolls out of the ring and the ref checks on Jasmine who doesn't move.]

Jack is astonished by the sheer dominance Boris Drago showed during this match. Hughes hopes that the company calls him up, as seeing him in the ring with the likes of Shank in front of a WMW crowd would be epic. Jack reminds Bill that they were in the ring together in CMW, but Bill doesn't seem interested in recognizing that event since Shank lost.

[The ref helps Jasmine up to her feet and she rolls out of the ring holding her back as the scene fades.]

How's Marty Doing?

Writer: Marty

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

Louie Cwik - Hey, Marty. Why are you on the floor?

Marty Poppins - Sunday, Monday, Happy Days.

[Louie pauses briefly.]

Louie Cwik - You mean, Friday, right?

Marty Poppins - Tuesday, Wednesday, Happy Days.

[Louie scratches his head.]

Louie Cwik - No, Marty. Today is Friday. Do you know where you are?

Marty Poppins - Thursday, Friday, Happy Days.

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

Louie Cwik - Hey, can someone call a medic. I think we need some help in here.

[Just then, someone bursts through the door. Not a medic, though. It's Positive Pete, and he's wearing all green. He throws his arms out and begins to sing.]

Positive Pete - The weekend comes, my cycle hums. I'm ready to race to you.

[He smiles widely. His eyes are just as wide. And sparkly.]

Positive Pete - Oh hi, Louie. 

[He waves to Louie, then turns back to Marty. He throws his arms out again and begins to sing.]

Positive Pete - These days are all, Happy and Free!

Marty Poppins - Those Happy Days.

Positive Pete - These days are all, Share them with me!

[The scene fades. But not soon enough.]


Johnson is Ready

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up in the back as WMW Owner Brad Johnson walks down the hallway towards the backstage entrance.]

Jack Gene - And we are just moments away from the offiicial resignation of Sault St. Marie. We have yet to hear one way or another if Sault is present tonight, but it looks like Brad Johnson is ready.

Bill Hughes - I think we're all ready.

Jack Gene - Stay tuned folks. That's coming up next.

[The scene fades as Johnson turns the corner and walks out through the curtain.]

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The Resignation of Sault St. Marie

Writer: Garvin and Rob

[As the shot opens back up, Brad Johnson already stands inside of the ring with a mic in his hand.]

Brad Johnson - There is definitely a unique buzz in the air tonight. Something that I really don't think we've felt in a long time. Unfortunately, any good mood we all could have has been dampened by the fact that, Druscilla, Father Nathan and Hecate, as we saw earlier tonight, remains in the hospital after the injuries they sustained last week. Add to that, Xavier Langston, even Bob Wire were put through hell. And, yes - those are the consequences of having every match competed under Hardcore rules. I get that. But, part of me knows that the 4 competitors in the final two matches, the ones who were put into the hospital, were put into harms way because of the bad decisions of Sault St. Marie.

[The crowd boos.]

Brad Johnson - Not just his bad decisions from last week, but for the last 6 months, Sault has done what he could to put our competitors into harms way. From Valora, to Ryven, to Kronin, Hecate, and Father Nathan. He's even threw the people who had supported him under that bus. Bob Wire and John Bundy, and Druscilla.

[With that last name, he pauses.]

Brad Johnson - And it's a shame that she may have to pay the ultimate price because of him. If we hadn't made the decision to put his relationship with WMW on the line at Hardcore Hell, I still would stand in this ring and say the same thing: Sault St. Marie is not fit for any type of leadership role in this company, or any company as far as we are concerned. So tonight, we mark the end of his reign. We mark the end of his tyranny. So, Sault, let's get this over with. Get down to this ring so we can put pen to paper.

[Just then, a "team" of 3 "lawyer-types" walk down to the ring.]

Jack Gene - Oh, this doesn't look good.

Bill Hughes - They look like lawyers, Jack. And I hate lawyers.

[Johnson shakes his head as he takes a few steps back and leans into the corner. The team of suits walk up the stairs and into the ring. One is an older man, maybe in his 60s, while the other man is in his mid-30s. Then, there is a woman, maybe in her mid-30s.]

Brad Johnson - Well, I suppose I was a bit naive to think this was going to be easy, or cathartic, by any means. What is the meaning of this.

[The older man is handed a mic from a stagehand.]

Older Man - Brad Johnson, my name is...

Brad Johnson - Not to steal a line here, but - it doesn't matter what your name is. Who gave you the authority to walk down here and put yourself in the center of the Wrestling Midwest ring?

Older Man - My name is Richard Dunn and I am the Vice President of Television Operations at Sportstime Ohio.

Brad Johnson - Right... well, if I may ask, where is Sault St. Marie.

Richard Dunn - After what took place last week here in the WMW Arena, my team reviewed the situation and felt that, internally, it was within our best interest to not only accept his resignation from being the representative to Wrestling Midwest, but he's also been sent home, suspended by the STO executives.

[With that the crowd pauses.]

Richard Dunn - I need to say, Mr. Johnson, that what Sault has done over the last few months has not been approved, or supported by Sportstime Ohio and we want to do what needs to be done to right the wrongs.

[Johnson shakes his head as he puts the mic to his chin. He looks down and takes a deep breath.]

Brad Johnson - You say you didn't condone what Sault did, and you say you've come to right the wrongs, and I get all that. That's all standard operation, you know... business talk for, you got caught not giving a damn and it's time to save face.

Richard Dunn - I'm sorry, but...

Brad Johnson - No, hold on. I mean, let's paint the picture accurately here, huh Richard? For months, you've sat on complaint after complaint that not only we internally, but our fans have have made. We have filed official grievences with your office and you and your company just sat back and ignored what St. Marie did to this company, to this family, and to these fans.

Bill Hughes - That's damn right. Give 'em hell, Brad!

Brad Johnson - It's a shame, Richard, that you, being the Vice President of Television Operations and I, being the owner of a company who airs programming on your network, have never met, nor talked until right here and right now.

Richard Dunn - I understand why you're upset, but...

Brad Johnson - No, you don't seem to understand why I'm upset. Instead of handling this like businessmen, you're coming out here? In the WMW ring? Do you think by coming out into the spotlight that all of this will just be pushed under the rug?

Richard Dunn - Sportstime Ohio cares about our programming. We care about the fans of our programming, and we are accepting our failures and realize the importance of coming out here to speak to you and to everyone watching, that we do care and are willing to do what is needed to repair our relationship and your trust.

[Johnson nods as he walks back to the ropes. He looks around the arena and shakes his head disappointingly.]

Brad Johnson - If Sportstime Ohio cared about it's programming and the fans of said programming, then you'd realize that these fans didn't pay to get into the arena, or tune in to Graveyard Shift to see me standing in this ring talk to you. They came here to see the likes of Druscilla, Hecate, Kronin and Father Nathan compete here tonight.

[The crowd pops.]

Brad Johnson - But, they can't, because of what your representative did. So, you want to do what's right? Then you have your people call my people, because there is no way in hell, we're going to handle this here.

[The crowd pops again.]

Brad Johnson - Now, if you'll excuse me, we've got a show to continue. Not that you've apparently noticed. I suggest you walk back across the street and come back when you've actually prepared yourself.

Richard Dunn - Sir, I really think you should reconsider.

Brad Johnson - No, we're done here. Security?

[Just then, Johnson waves to the back and out walk 4 burly men wearing security guard shirts.]

Richard Dunn - Mr. Johnson. We are still your network. I suggest you not burn bridges...

[Just then, security grabs Dunn by the arm, interrupting him. He then exits the ring along with the other 2 suits, as instructed to by security.]

Jack Gene - The STO Vice President doesn't seem too happy about that.

[Johnson paces around the ring briefly as he waits for security to fully remove the suits from the arena floor. He then sighs loudly.]

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

[He laughs to himself. Just then, a chant of "Thank You Brad!" He pops his head up and smiles before bringing the mic back to his mouth.]

Brad Johnson - Look, I may have exaggerated a bit. I said that because of Sault, there were people not here tonight. While that was mostly true, there was one person who competed in the Hardcore Hell matches that is here tonight. And, that man is here to say something to you. So, as I said to Richard you guys didn't pay to see me in the ring, you came to see the new... Great Lakes Champion!

[The crowd pops once again as Kronin's music begins to play.]

Brad Johnson - Kroooooniiiiin!

[With that, "Sonne" by Rammstein plays over the PA and the crowd explodes into cheers as Kronin slowly walks out from the back. The GLC is slung over his shoulder and he's clutching his ribs as he makes his way down the ramp towards the ring.]

Jack Gene - Oh my God. I can't believe he's even standing after Hardcore Hell. Folks. There you see it. Kronin, fresh out of the WAR he fought to not only reclaim the Great Lakes Title, but also to end Sault St. Marie's reign of incompetence.

Bill Hughes - Yeah... but he also ended Druscilla's career. Let's not forget that. First Sub-Beast, and now Druscilla. Kronin may not have the body count of someone like Valora, but one hall of famer, another one who could have been a hall of famer. I wanna see what Kronin has to say for himself on that.

[Kronin slowly climbs the ring steps, gritting his teeth in obvious pain. Brad Johnson walks to the ropes and sits down on the middle, holding them open for Kronin to make it easier for him to get in the ring. Kronin climbs through the ropes and nods to Brad as he hands Kronin the mic. Kronin stands in the ring as a 'Thank you Kronin!' chant breaks out and looks at the mat for a second. And, then Johnson climbs out of the ring and walks to the back.]

Kronin - HEY! STO Guys! You say you care? You claim that you don't approve of Sault St Marie's BS?! I say... tell that to Druscilla. A great talent who had her career ended as a DI-RECT result of Sault St. Marie's power trip and ego!

[The crowd cheers a bit then boos as Druscilla's name is mentioned and Kronin points to the crowd.]

Kronin - Oh no! Don't you DARE boo the woman who put her ass on the line to entertain you! This ain't business as usual. This a special case and she deserves your respect.

[Kronin then turns towards the entryway.]

Kronin - So... Dick. You care about things here, huh? Then why didn't you step in earlier and do something? Why didn't you stop Sault St. Marie from firing Valora? Why didn't you stop him from forcing my partner out of the damn company? Why... why did you let him split the damn roster, in a move that led to a match with such high pressure, such high stakes... it nearly ended TWO careers and did end one career. You say you care? I say you're full of it.

[The crowd cheers loudly as Kronin paces around the ring and then nods to himself.]

Kronin - Alright. Back to business. There's a certain wrestler in this company who likes to call himself the 'Wrestling Messiah!' You might know him, same guy whose match didn't even make it on television for Hardcore Hell....

[The crowd laughs a bit but Kronin shakes his head.]

Kronin - Uh Uh. Normally, I'm all for making fun of Scott. But the man is a hall of famer. He is a three time Great Lakes Champion and he, too, deserved better then he got from Sault So Mediocre.

[Kronin grins and looks to the crowd.]

Kronin - BUT... I don't know about messiah, but it damn sure seems that WMW has a Saviour and guess who that guy is?

[Kronin grins as the crowd cheers loudly and "Kronin!" chants break out and he nods.]

Kronin - That's right. I'm the guy. ME. I'm the guy that went through Hell, quite literally, Who fought through hell and went and grabbed his third Great Lakes Championship title reign, and in the process kicked Sault So Mediocre out on his pompous, fat ass!

[The crowd cheers as Kronin paces around the ring some more.]

Kronin - Now people say I'm too nice. I can't count the times fans have come up to me and been all like "Dude... you totally should put those assholes Vyper and AWS Man in their place, man." So... because I believe in giving the fans what they want, and because, for once, I feel like gloating for a bit. you folks here who have Direct tv, might wanna pull out your cell phones and set your boxes to record and you folks at home might wanna hit the DVR or Teevo and record this cause I promise you it won't happen often...

[Kronin grins as he waits a few seconds as if giving people time to record this. Then he takes a deep breath.]

Kronin - Alright folks... I gotta tell you all that I am SO sick and tired of the same old tired bullshit with regards to me. Since day one in this company, I've dealt with the hater and the naysayers saying "Oh, that Kronin. He's only a part time wrestler. Oh, he isn't serious about this business. Oh, he can't win the big match." 

[Kronin pauses here taking another deep breath and looking to the back as he holds up his GLC with his free hand.]

Kronin - THREE TIMES! Three feaking time Great Lakes Champion! Oh, and that's three times SO FAR. I got a lot of career ahead of me. 2 time Great Lakes champ. My second reign as Tag Team champ has lasted over a freaking year! Ace Superior Champ! Now, since you assholes in the back, and the small group of you know who you are, can't seem to come up with anything original to say about me, let me just render your big talking point useless right now.

[Kronin takes the GLC and lays it down flat in a line in front of him and Takes a knee, pointing to the title before he points to the back.]

Kronin - I went through hell, at Hardcore Hell. I hurt in places I didn't even know I freaking had. I ended a career. I won my third Great Lakes Title and if Scott Vyper's track record is a measuring stick, I just bought and stamped my very own ticket to the WMW Hall of Fame. I ended Sault So Mediocre's reign of ego, which, in case some of you haven't noticed, is basically what I do night in, and night out around here. All I do, is come down to this ring week in and week out, and kick ass. And when one of you back there grows a pair and decides to take another run at me... My title and I will be waiting. 

[The crowd cheers and Kronin nods, picking the title up and holding it over his head.]

Kronin - That's right. Get used to seeing this belt right here with me, boys and girls, because I'm the best technical wrestling in this freaking business and the mood, along with this little bouncing title that SSM liked so much, well the mood just changed and the B.S. stops now. 

[Kronin drops the mic and slowly climbs out of the ring, gritting his teeth as he makes his way to the back.]

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Boris Responds

Writer: Rob

[The shot opens up backstage as Louie Cwik stands next to Boris and Dasha.]

Louie Cwik - Ladies and gentlemen, I am backstage with CMW prospect Boris Drago, who defeated Jasmine Lucky earlier tonight. Boris, what does this win mean for you and your first impression here in Wrestling Midwest?

[Boris nods for a moment, looking down at Louie.]

Boris - Well.. Boris said he was going to win, and he won. Boris hope he didn't break silly American girl but...

[Boris trails off here and Dasha steps in after a few moments of awkward silence.]

Dasha - I told you all this was a sure win for Boris. Boris went through 14 other people at CMW Battle Royal, including Jasmine Lucky. Now, I said at CMW show that Boris would bury Jasmine Lucky and he did. Jasmine's problem is she has no respect. Tonight, she learned that you can not disrespect your opponent... that's how stupid people die. And now that Boris has become first CMW battle royal winner to win their match on Graveyard Shift, we go now to talk to Mr. Matheson about contract for Boris. Isn't that right, Boris?

[Boris thinks for a moment and nods.]

Boris - Da, Dasha.. Boris remember you saying something bout that before...But Boris not coming up to WMW without Dasha.

[Dasha smiles and nods.]

Dasha - We cross that bridge when we get to it. For now, let's go see Matheson.

[The duo heads off to find Alex Matheson and talk business. The scene fades.]

The Flying Sharktopi vs. Scott Vyper & Umbrage

Writer: Aaron

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

[Crowd pops.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bill Hughes – I have a bad feeling about this…

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bill Hughes – Uh … yeah, but still.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jack Gene – Despite their team now going 2 and 0, Scott Vyper still clearly wants nothing to do with Umbrage. How are these two going to function against the tag champions if they do manage to win this tournament?

Bill Hughes – As long as they can keep their personal issues out of the ring like they did tonight, then I'd say just fine. But what about AWS Man and Briskout? The Insane One kept Briskout from laying out Vyper with Pen, then didn't even try to make the save. Are the Flying Sharktopi already finished before the main tournament even begins?

Jack Gene – With those two, who knows? They might have both forgotten about this by tomorrow. But that's all the time we have for tonight, folks. See you next week!

[The scene fades.]


Graveyard Shift 126

Posted: July 30th, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:

Dark Matches
Kronin vs. Arn Ambrose
The Celestial Avatars vs. The Foxxy Grandpas

Main Card
Arick Wills vs. Scott Vyper

Heartlands Championship #1 Contendership
Xavier Langston vs. Emo Girl vs. Amariie vs. Jordan Keyser

Shoot Championship #1 Contendership
Umbrage vs. Jasmine Lucky

Main Event
The Flying Sharktopi vs. The Inquisition


Graveyard Shift 126 - July 30th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

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

Bill Hughes - Bet you'll love that.

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

Arick Wills Prepares For His Match

Writer: MOD

[The scene changes to the backstage area. The camera shot shows the locker room of Arick Wills. Arick Wills is talking to Damian Knight.]

Arick Wills - I know you are my enforcer, but tonight I need you to sit this one out. I need you to stay back here tonight. I know you got my back, but I want to prove to the world that I can beat Scott Vyper on my own without any interference.

Damian Knight - I got you man. I can respect that.

Arick Wills - Tonight, I take Scott Vyper arse to school, and at Hardcore Hell, I will make Thomas Kilik bleed to death. There are no time for games, because I am here to make an impact.What bigger impact to make then to beat the former three time Great Lakes Champion tonight.

Damian Knight - Arick Wills you are "The King of Wrestling", you got this one in the bag.

[Arick Wills gives off a confident smile as the camera fades to black.]

Matrix Wants Father Nathan In The Ring

Writer: Reb/Rob

[The shot opens back up at ringside.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Matrix - You people make me sick.

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

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

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

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

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

Bill Hughes - Now he's talking sense!

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

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

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

[Nothing seems to happen at first.]

Matrix - I'm not leaving this until-

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

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

[Matrix paces around the ring and points to the fans.]

Matrix - You know, I owe you an apology... I used to think it was you brainwashing and leading these sycophants astray but now I see that it's YOU who are the victim here!

[Father Nathan looks confused as anyone does.]

Jack Gene - What the hell is Matrix talking about?

Bill Hughes - Wait... let's see where he's going with this...

Matrix - You've been misled, Nathan.  And yes, I say Nathan... you know... I saw the approaches that Eric Dillinger and Jordan Keyser took to reach you, and it worked.  We've seen the real Nathan... You've proven that you don't need these people!  You don't need them, Nathan!  More then that... I think the one that's been brainwashed is YOU!  What has your false God done for you, man?  Made you stand there helpless as your wife and kids were killed?  Forced you to suck up to and tend to these moronic simpletons, who would turn on you in a second!  See... you know the truth about these people, Nathan?  Do ya wanna know what it is?

[Nathan clenches his fist and takes a step towards Matrix, ready to nail him, but Matrix holds up a hand.]

Matrix - These people are jealous, Nathan.  People like you and me... we're Gods among men... But they can't hate that.  Think about it man, it's human nature they see someone better then them... they gotta make an excuse for it.  In your case, they got you to believe that you're just some guy... and that God is channeling this awesome fighting and ass kicking ability through you.  But we both know that's just bull[bleep], isn't it Nathan... so I'm here to change my goals and I'm going to save you... from these idiots...

[The crowd boos as Nathan chants break out and Nathan looks around and thinks for a moment... looking to his cross at ringside and then to Matrix.]

Father Nathan - You listen to me, and you listen good, you son of a bitch... You're right about one thing... there is a fraud here... but it isn't me... it isn't these fans...

[Father Nathan paces around the ring and points at Matrix.]

Father Nathan - It's you! 

[The crowd roars and Matrix sighs, making a move to respond but Nathan cuts him off.]

Father Nathan - You got your match at Hardcore Hell.  You got another shot at my Ace Superior Championship.. but spare me the mind games, and the B.S. because, you really don't have the talent for it and so help me GOD, I'll make you pay the full Price of Sin!!!

[The crowd roars as Matrix nods and paces around.]

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

[As he says the last line, Matrix sucker punches Nathan with the hand he holds the mic in, sending Nathan to the mat.  Matrix stomps on Nathan but Nathan fights his way to his feet and the two just stand there trading punches until WMW security comes in to pull them apart. It seems like they are done until Trix breaks free of the security and once again catches Nathan by surprise, clotheslining him to the ground. Matrix rolls out of the ring as Nathan is helped up.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


Arick Wills vs. Scott Vyper

Writer: MOD

[The shot shows Arick Wills in one corner and Scott Vyper in the other corner. Both competitors look ready and in the zone.]

Bill Hughes – It is now time for Arick Wills VS. Scott Vyper.

Jack Gene – This will definitely be an interesting match.

Bill Hughes – Many would consider this to be Arick Wills biggest competition to date.

Jack Gene – Luna Pier has called for the bell. It's time for some action.

[Scott and Arick lock up, and Scott backs Arick up into the corner, where he breaks with a shove. Scott Vyper then taunts Arick Wills, but with no hesitation The King of Wrestling begins to lock back up with the former three time Great Lakes Champion. Arick Wills gets in control and puts Scott in the corner, but also doesn't break clean, slapping Vyper across the face. Arick hits a series of right hands and he tries for the Bow Down, but Vyper is able to fight out of it.]

Bill Hughes – Arick Wills looks to put Scott Vyper away early, but Scott Vyper finds a way to get out of the finisher.

Jack Gene – Arick Wills won't be able to put Scott Vyper away that easily.

[Flash Forward // Scott sends Arick into the corner. Scott rushes in but eats a dropkick from Arick Wills. The King of Wrestling now in control hits a suplex, and follows up with a knee drop. Arick goes for a pinfall, but moments later Scott Vyper pops out at two. Vyper rolls to the outside, and Wills follows. The King of Wrestling slams the head of Vyper right into the guardrail and then puts him back into the ring.]

Bill Hughes – Arick Wills trying to stay on top of Scott Vyper.

Jack Gene – Arick Wills better not let Vyper get the advantage, because when he does this one will be over for Mr. Wills.

[Flash Forward // Back in the ring, Wills goes to work on the arm of Vyper, and quickly applies the Magnificent Crossface, which comes out of no where. Scott Vyper scrambles around a little looking to reach the ropes. Referee Luna Pier asks the former three time GLC if he wants to give it up, but Vyper refuses. Moments later Scott finally makes it to the ropes. The referee makes Wills break the hold and Scott rolls back to the outside. The King of Wrestling follows Scott to the outside, but he finds himself being rammed into the steel rings steps. Vyper breaks the ten count. Vyper goes back to the outside and slams Wills into the guardrail before sending him back into the ring.]

Bill Hughes – Scott Vyper on the attack.

Jack Gene – Scott Vyper is showing why he is a former three time Great Lakes Champion.

[Flash Forward // Vyper puts Wills into the corner and buries his shoulder in Arick's midsection before placing him on the top rope. Vyper goes for a superplex, but Wills fights it off with a couple of head butts, and punches Vyper off the top rope, which sends him crashing into the mat. Arick Wills then comes flying off the top rope with a moonsault onto Scott Vyper, but Vyper is able to counter by burying his knees into the midsection of The King of Wrestling.]

Bill Hughes – Arick took the high risk and it did not pay off on this exchange.

Jack Gene – You can't go high risk on a wrestler of the caliber of Scott Vyper. He will make you regret it every time.

[Flash Forward // The Wrestling Messiah now in control of this match. Vyper whips Arick to the ropes, but The King of Wrestling reverses it. Arick puts his head down and ready to connect with a back body drop, but Vyper looks to take advantage. Scott connects with a Flying DDT onto Wills as he rebounds off the ropes. Scott Vyper goes for the pinfall. Moments later The King of Wrestling pops out at two.]

Bill Hughes – Arick Wills has been hanging in there with the three time Great Lakes Champion.

Jack Gene – Arick Wills is a great athlete, but he doesn't compare to Scott Vyper. Let's face it.

[Flash Forward // Vyper begins to bring Arick to his feet, but out of no where Arick Wills locks in the Magnificent Crossface for the second time in this match. Just when Arick Wills thinks he has Scott right where he wants him; Vyper turns the Magnificent Crossface attempt into a rollup. Luna Pier gets into position to count the pinfall. Moments later Arick Will pops out at one and a half. Arick Wills releases his grip on the Crossface and gets back to his feet. Vyper makes it to his feet as well. Arick Wills attempts a clothesline, but Scott Vyper quickly ducks it. Scott Vyper catches Arick Wills off guard and lifts him up into a fireman's carry position that turns Vyper turns into a DDT.]

Bill Hughes – VYPER DRIVER!!! VYPER DRIVER CONNECTS!!!

Jack Gene – This one has to be over.

[The Wrestling Messiah makes the pinfall. Luna Pier gets into position to count the pin. …1! …2! …3!]

Wayne Inkster – Here is your winner by pinfall, "The Wrestling Messiah" Scott Vyper.

[Luna Pier raises the hand of Scott Vyper in victory. Scott Vyper begins to celebrate his victory.]

Druscilla and Jordan Reconnect

Writer: Amanda and Jordan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Druscilla thinks for a moment and then nods.]

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

[Jordan shrugs.]

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

[Jordan grins and leans forward.]

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

[Dru starts to speak, but Jordan continues.]

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

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

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

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

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

[Jordan sighs impatiently.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Xavier Langston vs. Emo Girl vs. Jordan Keyser vs. Amariie

Writer: Reb

[The shot opens up to the WMW Arena. "What It's Like" by Everlast begins to play over the loud speaker, causing the crowd to break into a mixed reaction. The Emo Girl walks out with one hand up in the air, playing off of the crowd. She slaps hands with the audience as she walks down the aisle, wearing a black tank top and athletic shorts.]

Wayne Inkster - The following contest is scheduled for one fall and is for the #1 Contendership to the Heartlands Championship! On her way to the ring...Rebecca "The Emo Girl" Randolph!

Jack Gene - Here comes the newest sensation in the Heartlands division, The Emo Girl! And as usual, she's looking very stunning tonight.

Bill Hughes - As stunning as a melting pack of ice.

Jack Gene - What does that even mean?

[The Emo Girl rolls into the ring and stands up, perky and ready. The generic Graveyard Shift plays next as Jordan Keyser comes out a slew of boo's from the crowd.]

Wayne Inkster - Coming to the ring next, Jordan "The Executioner" Keyser!

Jack Gene - And here comes the man himself, Jordan Keyser, looking to make a huge leap to the Heartlands championship with a win here tonight.

[The song played next is "Breathe" by Fabulous, 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 trench coat, 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.]

Wayne Inkster - The third of four contenders, on his way to the ring...Xavier Langston!

[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. He rolls into the ring, glancing at Jordan who is near him, and Emo Girl across the ring.]

Bill Hughes - In all seriousness, this match does have some serious potential, with the four biggest names in the Heartlands division.

[The lights go out as "Everybody's Fool" by Evanescence plays over the sound system. A spotlight appears as Amariie Maerthos rises up from the stage and follows her as she walks to the ring and slids in before the lights return.]

Wayne Inkster - And finally, on her way to the ring, it's Amariie Maerthos!

Jack Gene - Possibly the woman with the biggest advantage here, having already been on the top of this division and wants that re-match with Gras-Dawg.

Bill Hughes - Yea, well, she's got three hungry people to go through first.

[Referee Tyson Banes calls for the bell and the four contenders all become comfortable with their corner. The crowd seems to be behind The Emo Girl, starting an 'Emo!' chant. Xavier is the one who starts things off, bouncing off the ropes and starting things off fast with a dropkick to Emo Girl, causing her to drop back into the turnbuckle. Amariie is about to go after Jordan Keyser, but the Executioner quickly rolls out under the bottoms ropes and backs away from the ring. Amariie shakes her head and turns to get between Xavier and Rebecca, interrupting Xavier's shoulder-tackle by laying some quickly shots on his forehead.]

Jack Gene - Oh come on, Jordan Keyser gets out of the way and is just watching from ringside. What is this, a triangle match? What a coward.

Bill Hughes - You say coward, I say the guy who's gonna pick apart his opponents at their most vulnerable and get the pinfall. Winning is winning, Jack, you should know that by now.

[Keyser watches the action from ringside as Amariie launches Langston to the ropes. He jumps into a spinning back kick upon return and knocks her to the ground. Upon getting up, he's grappled from behind by The Emo Girl and pushed into a turnbuckle, but he jumps up off of the turnbuckle, and runs along the top rope into a bulldog. As the crowd starts to light up and cheer for his momentum, Amariie charges him again, but he ducks, and catches her with a spinning back fist as she bounces off the ropes. She falls back into the turnbuckle he just lept from, and Xavier points at Jordan to direct him into the ring.]

Jack Gene - Xavier Langston is cleaning up house and yelling at Jordan Keyser to get in the ring! What an explosive start for this Defiance veteran!

Bill Hughes - He's smart to confront Keyser directly, because otherwise there's always going to be that shadow behind him.

[Jordan Keyser waves Xavier off and doesn't seem to be particularly bothered by the challenge. Xavier Langston turns around to deal with his other two opponents, and is welcomes back by a double kick from both The Emo Girl and Amariie Maerthos. // Flash Forward // Amariie is currently in charge, as Xavier is recovering in the corner of the ring, and Amariie is picking The Emo Girl up from the mat. She scoops her from behind and hits a German Suplex.]

Jack Gene - Amariie is now in firm control of this match, and Jordan Keyser has yet to see action.

Bill Hughes - He's just biding his time, that's all. Oh, and here it is!

[Jordan suddenly slides into the ring and sneak-attacks Amariie from behind. Xavier Langston tries to get advantage of the fresh Executioner, but Jordan ducks his attempt a flying back kick, and kicks him in the gut. Keyser then locks in the Lethal Injection and slams Xavier face-first into the mat. The crowd is booing wildly at the cheap performance as he goes for the pin. Tyson Banes counts it: 1...2...but a kick out, and then a low dropkick by Emo Girl causes Jordan to roll out again.]

Jack Gene - Oh, come on, is he gonna run and hide again?

[The Emo Girl leaps over the top rope and hits a surprisingly agile flying splash on Jordan Keyser, laying both of them out in the ringside area. This leaves Amariie and Xavier Langston in the ring, alone. Xavier tries to recover, but Amariie hits a knee strike and lays him back out. She goes a hand-less cartwheel into an elbow drop, causing the crowd to go wild.]

Bill Hughes - Amariie has complete control and she's about to get the pin!

[Amariie does go for the pin, but The Emo Girl reaches in from ringside and pulls her off of Xavier at 2.]

Jack Gene - It's going to be hard to get a pin with three other people hungry for that win!

[Flash Forward // Jordan Keyser has joined the fray in the ring, and has Amariie in the corner, wailing on her with rights and lefts to her forehead. Xavier Langston has control of The Emo Girl, hitting her with forearms as she struggles on her knees. He lifts her up and then hits a body slam, with plans to go to the top rope. But when he gets up to the turnbuckle, Jordan Keyser as hit a leg drop on Rebecca and gone for the pin. Xavier leaps off the corner and goes for a flying splash on both opponents, but Jordan rolls out of the way and Emo Girl is hit with the splash.]

Bill Hughes - Whoa! Huge splash misses Keyser! Emo Girl is out like a light!

Jack Gene - It's now a contest for who gets to pin her!

[Amariie Maerthos goes for an Axe Kick out of no where on Keyser, but he ducks it. As she spins back around, he catches her with the Perfect Execution.]

Jack Gene - My god! Perfect execution by Keyser!

[Keyser jumps up and yells down at Amariie.]

Bill Hughes - He forgot about Xavier!

Jack Gene - Xavier measures him up, OH! An Act of Defiance! That shining wizard kicks sends Keyser down and out to the floor. My god!

Bill Hughes - If I could trade places with someone, this would be one of those times. Amariie knocked out. Emo Girl knocked out. Well, then again, if Emo Girl would trade places with someone else. Someone who's hot.

[Xavier pushes Amariie out of the ring as Emo Girl starts to pull herself up. She holds her midsection in pain. Just as she turns to face him, Xavier shoots through the air.]

Jack Gene - And Xavier is going for... OH! The First Rule! Langston hit it! And here's the cover! The pin! ...1! ...2! ...3!

["Breathe" by Fabolous blasts through the air as Langston's hand is raised by the ref.]

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner and the #1 Contender for the Heartlands Championship... Xavier... Langston!

Jack Gene - My god! Xavier Langston is going to Hardcore Hell to face Gras-Dawg!

[Xavier slides out of the ring. He looks around as Amariie and Jordan Keyser are still out on the outside. The scene fades.]


Jasmine Lucky vs. Umbrage

Writer: MOD

[The shot opens up in the ring.]

Bill Hughes - It is now time for the # 1 Contenders Match for the Shoot Championship.

["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.]

Wayne Inkster - Currently making her way to the ring, hailing from Las Vegas, Nevada, here is Jasmine Lucky.

["Bulls on Parade" by Rage Against the Machine blasts from the PA as Umbrage walks down to the ring.]

Wayne Inkster - Currently making his way down to the ring, hailing from Detroit, MI, here is Umbrage.

Bill Hughes - Referee Luna Pier calls for the bell and this match is under way. Umbrage and Jasmine Lucky begin to exchange punches. Umbrage gets the best of Jasmine Lucky and continues to punch away on Jasmine. Out of no where Jasmine Lucky goes low and connects with a low drop kick to the shin of Umbrage. This takes Umbrage goes down to one knee. Jasmine goes to the ropes and rebounds off. Jasmine goes for a clothesline, but Umbrage catches Jasmine and connects with a Side Effect.

[Flash Forward // Umbrage has a Full Nelson submission locked in. Jasmine Lucky is fighting it. Jasmine is trying to fight her way completely out of the submission move, but before she could Umbrage connects with a Full Nelson Slam.] 

Jack Gene - Umbrage goes for a pinfall. Luna Pier goes for the pinfall. Moments later Jasmine Lucky pops out at two.

[Flash Forward // Umbrage brings Jasmine Lucky to her feet. Umbrage with a kick to the midsection. Moments later Umbrage drills Jasmine Lucky into the mat with a powerbomb.]

Bill Hughes - Bridge now goes to the ropes and rebounds off the ropes. Umbrage goes for a leg drop, but Jasmine moves out of the way.

[Flash Forward // Jasmine connects with the Shining Wizard and goes for the pinfall. Luna Pier gets into position, but she can only get a two count.]

Jack Gene - Jasmine now brings Umbrage back to his feet.Jasmine Lucky connects with a series of kicks and out of no where connects with the Lucky Shot Super Kick. Jasmine Lucky goes for the pinfall. Moments later Bridge is able to pop out at two and a half.

[Flash Forward // Bridge back in control and slams Jasmine down to the mat. Umbrage follows it up with a leg drop. Umbrage brings Jasmine Lucky back to her feet, but out of no where Jasmine racks the eyes of Bridge. Jasmine begins to whip Umbrage to the ropes, but Bridge reverses the irish whip and sends Jasmine to the ropes instead. Umbrage signals for The Riot Act, but Lucky holds on to the ropes before she rebounds off. Jasmine Lucky catches Umbrage off guard and goes for the Lucky Shot Super Kick, but Umbrage counters the super kick attempt. Umbrage catches Jasmine in a Fireman's Carry and turns it into a sit-down piledriver.]

Bill Hughes - Umbrage just caught Jasmine Lucky with that Detroit Breakdown

Jack Gene - Bridge goes for the pinfall. Luna Pier gets into position. ...1! ...2! ...3!

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner by pinfall, Umbrage.

Bill Hughes - Umbrage wins it. What a big victory for Umbrage here tonight.

Jack Gene - He is now the #1 contender for the Shoot Championship.

[The scene fades.]

Happy Fun Adventure 'Splosion Time with the Flying Sharktopi

Writer: Josh and Aaron

[The scene opens up backstage in the locker room of AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Josh Briskout where they both sit around seemingly doing their own thing. Briskout is talking to a shoe while AWS Man berates Lilly who is still in a Princess Leia costume holding Pen.]

AWS Man – Woman, don't think I've forgotten about what you freakin' did last week. And you're not forgiven yet just because Pen made you do the dishes, unclog the sink, and whatever other man work we had around the freakin' house. You got off easy.

Lilly – But… but…

AWS Man – Did I freakin' say to talk? I should get freakin' Tim the Toolman in here to lay the beatdown on you! Hey Brickhouse, what you think of Pen's freakin plaything?

Josh Briskout (still talking to his shoe) – I'm the number one wrestler in WMW… Well no I'm not the champ… Because of the rankings…

AWS Man – BRISKET!

[Briskout looks up at AWS Man.]

Josh Briskout – Uh sure whatever AWS Man. (to the shoe) I got to call you back. 

[Josh Briskout puts the shoe down.]

AWS Man – Ex-freakin'-actly. You gotta listen to Pen and do what he says or else I'll freakin-

Josh Briskout – Hey listen, I got the order through. We have the exclusive rights to use the team name "The Flying Sharktopi".

AWS Man – Fanfreakin'tastic! ... Wait, I don't think I like it anymore. In fact, I hate it, and I kinda hate you for convincing me it was freakin' good earlier.

Josh Briskout – It's sorta too late now. Besides Eric Roberts is delivering the Flying Sharktopi to my laboratory tomorrow. Unless you got a mascot for a different team name?

AWS Man - Um ... what about the freakin' Ninja Popes? We can wear those stupid little hats ... plus be ninjas.

Josh Briskout – Well I guess but the po-

[Suddenly the door to the locker room flies open and in walks "Absolutely Amazing" Arn Ambrose. Both AWS Man and Briskout stop what they're doing and look at Ambrose.]

Arn Ambrose – Uncle Josh! Long time no see, eh?

[Briskout looks at Ambrose, with almost disgust. He picks up a cigar and lights it. He slowly chews on it leaving a moment of silence.]

AWS Man – Well what the freak. If you're not gonna say anything, I will. Who the hell are you? And why are you calling Jake your uncle? Are you trying to scam me?

Josh Briskout – That's my nephew, Arn Ambrose.

AWS Man – You have a freakin' sister?

Josh Briskout – Indeed. 

AWS Man – She hot?

Arn Ambrose – Whoa brother, that be my mums you're talking about!

AWS Man – No I'm not, stupid. I don't even like wine. I'm just talking about banging your mom.

Arn Ambrose (with a puzzled look) – What?

AWS Man – Tomato Bisque, this idiot of yours is a freakin' moron.

Josh Briskout – Unfortunately, I know. He can't help it, he's a naïve idiot. 

Arn Ambrose – I'm not Indian.

[AWS Man and Briskout look at each other. Briskout holds up his hand, signaling to AWS Man not to continue the stupidity of this conversation.]

Josh Briskout - Anyways… Can I help you?

Arn Ambrose – Not really. Just wanted to come by and party with the future MTL Champs!

Josh Briskout – Well that's nice of you Arnold, but honestly we're too busy.

Arn Ambrose – Oh come on… Arn Ambrose. Josh Briskout. The Man in the Iron Mask. And the whore with a spatula. It'll be like this dream I had where I had an orgy with the Golden Girls.

AWS Man - We've all had that freakin' dream, Ambrosia. Now stop annoying us with your general Canadianness

Arn Ambrose – How about I annoy you with a Jumping Piledriver!

AWS Man – How about freakin' not.

[The Insane One looks at the clock on the wall.]

AWS Man – What freakin' time is it?

[Josh Briskout also looks at the clock.]

Josh Briskout – Oh dangit, it's time for our match. Let's go.

AWS Man - Cool freakin' beans. 

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) moves towards the locker room door. On the way out, he casually nails Ambrose with a Knock Your Freakin' Head Off.]

AWS Man - See you later, Ahnold.

Josh Briskout – Dammit, that's my sister's son.

AWS Man – So is she hot?

[Briskout sighs as the scene fades back to ringside.]

The Flying Sharktopi vs. The Inquisition

Writer: Aaron

Jack Gene – And that just about brings us to our main event, another match in the MTL4 tournament. It'll be the team of AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Josh Briskout taking on Father Nathan and the Black Friar.

Bill Hughes – Or more accurately, the Flying Sharktopi vs. the Inquisition.

Jack Gene – Also correct. Let's take it to Wayne for the introductions.

[Wayne Inkster is in the ring with a microphone.]

Wayne Inkster – Ladies and gentlemen, the following contest is part of the Midwest Tag League 4 tournament, and is tonight's main event! Introducing first … fighting from Cleveland, Ohio and San Sebastian, Spain … at a combined weight of 460 pounds … made up of Father Nathan and Black Friar, they are the INQUISITION!!!

[Suddenly, the lights in the arena dim and the voice of the Black Friar can be heard over the PA: "Now begins the time of the Inquisition. Repent of your sins, that you might be forgiven. Heretics and blasphemers, prepare for thy Judgment."

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

Jack Gene – The Inquisition are 0-1 thus far in the open season portion of the tournament, after their loss to Umbrage and Scott Vyper at GS124.

Bill Hughes – I don't think they'll fare much better tonight. Briskout's on a winning streak, which has him ranked #1 on WMW.com, and AWS Man's still hopping mad over losing the GLC last week, so you know he's got something to prove.

Jack Gene – You don't think the fact this is their first time teaming will hurt their chances?

Bill Hughes – Hey, Nathan and Friar have only had one match together themselves, and like you just said, that was a loss. I don't think that makes them a seasoned team.

Jack Gene – Fair enough, though AWS Man and Briskout were hardly on the same page last week…

Wayne Inkster – And their opponents … currently from Atlanta, Georgia and "Freakville," North Carolina … also at a combined weight of 460 pounds … they are AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Josh Briskout, the FLYING SHARKTOPI!!!

["Sympathy for the Devil" by the Rolling Stones begins to play as Josh Briskout walks out, with his trademark brown robe and fedora on. The crowd responds by booing the man known as Dr. Genocide. The crowd's boos get louder as AWS Man (also known as Bill) then walks out, followed by Lilly holding Pen on his gilded pillow. The Insane One looks none too pleased as he power walks down the ramp, impatiently motioning for Lilly to follow him. Briskout follows as well, chewing his cigar.]

Jack Gene – You're definitely right about AWS Man still seeming mad over losing his title last week. He just kicked Briskout's nephew Arn Ambrose in the face backstage with very little provocation, and now he seems to be taking his frustrations out on Lilly.

Bill Hughes – Well, of course he's going to take them out on her! She's the one who cost him the title in the first place! If she hadn't alerted John Law to the fact that Briskout handed Pen to AWS Man, then he'd very well still have his belt. Even if Law had noticed the spatula after AWS Man hit Druscilla with it, that would've been a DQ and AWS Man would have still retained the title.

Jack Gene – Maybe that's what Lilly was trying to accomplish. Did you ever think about that?

Bill Hughes – No, I didn't, because she's horrible. Seriously, aside from being pretty hot in that Leia bikini, she's completely useless.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) sets a chair up at ringside and angrily motions for Lilly to sit down in it, after which he yells, "And don't freakin' move or say anything!" The Insane One then slides into the ring, as Briskout slides in as well and climbs up a turnbuckle post. He takes off his fedora and robe and tosses them down to land on Lilly's lap before doing a backflip to the mat.]

Jack Gene – And Briskout uses Lilly as a coatrack now. But at least AWS Man's allowing her to sit down this week. How magnanimous of him.

Bill Hughes – It's more than she deserves, the traitor…

[As Wayne Inkster is exiting the ring, AWS Man (also known as Bill) taps him on the shoulder and says something to him. Inkster looks at the Insane One questioning, but as the five-time GLC persists about something, Inkster sighs and walks back towards the center of the ring to raise his microphone again.]

Wayne Inkster - AWS Man (also known as Bill) would like me to inform all of you that his team also goes by the name of the Ninja Popes. And he hereby reserves the right to keep on adding more team names the longer they team, all of which I will apparently have to announce.

[Inkster exits the ring while shooting the Insane One a dirty look, which goes unnoticed by AWS Man (also known as Bill). The Insane One then walks past Briskout, not even consulting with his partner before climbing out onto the apron and pointing at Briskout to remain in. Dr. Genocide simply shrugs and approaches the center of the ring. On the other side, both priests quickly confer and nod before Black Friar exits the ring and Father Nathan moves towards Briskout. John Law has a quick word with both men before signaling for the bell.]

Jack Gene – Briskout and Nathan to start. Even though these teams are evenly matched in overall size, both weighing in at exactly 460 combined pounds, Nathan is definitely the biggest man in, weighing 250 pounds to Briskout's 224.

Bill Hughes – That's just too weird a coincidence. Think it's some sort of sign?

Jack Gene – A sign of what?

Bill Hughes – Uh, the apocalypse, I guess. Is there any other kind?

[Both men engage in a lockup, and Nathan quickly shoves Briskout to the mat. Josh rolls back up to his feet, but is immediately run over by a clothesline from Nathan. Briskout gets up once more, a little more hesitantly this time, and ducks a second clothesline attempt from Nathan. Briskout charges Nathan for a clothesline of his own as the priest turns around, but Nathan catches him with a powerslam and jumps back to his feet, yelling at the crowd to get them pumped up.]

Jack Gene – Nathan is pretty fired up tonight. He may be a man of God, but he holds nothing but contempt for his opponents and their sacrilegious ways, particularly AWS Man (also known as Bill).

Bill Hughes – Catholics are always so stuck up. I like Briskout's outlook, where you can be religious and even apparently hold a doctorate in theology, but still call yourself Dr. Genocide and callously kill people.

Jack Gene – I don't think you'll find too many priests who agree with you on that.

[After the powerslam, Briskout rolls under the ropes onto the apron, but doesn't drop to the floor. He uses the ropes to help himself get up as Father Nathan walks over to intercept him. Nathan pulls Briskout to his feet by the hair and prepares to sling him over the ropes back inside, but Briskout breaks free of his grasp with an eye rake, then grabs the top of Nathan's head and drops down to the floor to bounce Nathan's neck off of the top rope. He then reaches in and grabs Nathan by the legs, yanking him out hard so that Nathan falls to the floor roughly, landing on the back of his head.]

Bill Hughes – And that's why you never take your eye off Briskout. His mistake last week aside, he's a pretty smart tactician. He's not a doctor for nothing, after all.

Jack Gene – I thought you just said his doctorate was in theology.

Bill Hughes – Oh, so now you're saying religious scholars aren't smart? Wow, Jack. Way to offend basically every Christian ever.

Jack Gene – That's not at all what I… Never mind. I'm not having this argument with you.

[Briskout pulls Nathan up to his feet and leads him over towards the ring steps, then gives him a hard shove from behind, slamming Nathan's knees into the steps and causing him to flip over them. The impact also dislodges the top half of the steps, causing them to tumble over as well and end up lying on Nathan's legs. Briskout begins delivering stomps to the top of the steps, causing Nathan to cry out in pain as the steps are driven repeatedly into his knees. Law yells at Briskout from the ring to stop, and Briskout slides in, beginning to argue with Law that it wasn't illegal since he never picked up a foreign object to hit Nathan with.]

Bill Hughes – Look at Briskout, finding a loophole in the system. Attaboy!

Jack Gene – Except senior referee John Law isn't stupid, and he's not buying it. Technicalities aside, Briskout was still using the steps to hurt Nathan.

Bill Hughes – You say potato, I say tomato.

Jack Gene – What?

[While Law is busy arguing with Briskout, AWS Man (also known as Bill) runs down the apron to stand in front of where Nathan is gingerly getting to his feet. The Insane One glances over his shoulder to measure Nathan, then springs off the middle rope with an Asai moonsault, grabbing the good Father's head on the way down to drive it into the hard floor with a reverse DDT.]

Jack Gene – And great, now AWS Man is attacking Nathan behind Law's back!

Bill Hughes – What? Last time I checked, AWS Man is part of this match too.

Jack Gene – Not legally at this moment, he's not! His team, whatever the hell they want to be called at the moment, has wasted no time in bending the rules. Obviously they've learned nothing from last week.

Bill Hughes – Or maybe they've learned a lot, considering they're not getting caught this time.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) picks Nathan up now and rolls him into the ring, as Briskout finally raises his hands and agrees not to use the steps anymore. He then walks over to Nathan and begins alternating kicks between the priest's head and legs, attacking both parts of the body that have already been damaged thus far.]

Jack Gene – Briskout, really targeting Nathan's head and legs here, particularly his right leg. He now lifts Nathan's leg up and performs a forward flip over Nathan's body, snapping the leg at an angle it shouldn't be extended to!

Bill Hughes – Well, if Nathan and Friar are to be believed, shouldn't God fix that leg right up in a jiffy? What's taking Him so long?

Jack Gene – Oh, they never said anything like that.

Bill Hughes – It's called reading between the lines, Jack.

[Nathan limps up to his feet at Briskout hovers just out of his striking range and eggs him on. Nathan lashes out with a kick with his good leg, but Briskout catches it and taunts Nathan as he tries to maintain his balance on his worked over right leg. As Briskout jeers in Nathan's face, the Irishman suddenly lashes out with a left jab, followed by a right cross. Briskout drops the leg and tries to cover up as he gets pummeled with Nathan's "Fightin' Irish" boxing combo.]

Jack Gene – Briskout was so busy disabling Nathan's legs, he forgot about his fists! And with Nathan's fighting background, that's not something you want to do.

[Briskout staggers back up after getting knocked to the mat, and gets scooped up onto Nathan's shoulders in a fireman's carry. Nathan wobbles under the weight for a moment, but turns it into a forward Samoan roll.]

Jack Gene – I thought Nathan might be going for his Price of Sin finisher early there, but instead he went with a forward Samoan roll which I imagine is easier to execute, especially if your legs have taken some abuse.

Bill Hughes – But "easy" won't get the job done in this match.

[Nathan picks Briskout up and grabs him in a front facelock for a DDT, but Briskout slips out of it and drops down low to take out Nathan's leg with a chop block. Nathan collapses to the mat holding the leg, and Briskout grabs it and ties the leg up before dropping to the mat and rolling over to place Nathan in a painful submission hold.]

Jack Gene – Wow, Briskout shows his technical side by busting out a reverse Indian deathlock. When's the last time you saw one of those?

Bill Hughes – I don't think I have. In fact, I'm pretty sure Briskout just made it up on the spot. He's a genius!

Jack Gene – Bill, your ignorance of our sport is frankly staggering at times.

Bill Hughes – Yeah, but I make it up with moxie.

[Briskout tries to stand, applying even more pressure to the leg. Nathan cries out and tries to crawl away towards his corner, but Briskout reaches forward for the nearest rope to steady himself. Before Law sees what he's doing, AWS Man (also known as Bill) tries to enter the ring, causing Law to run over and prevent him. This allows Briskout to grab the top rope and lean back as far as he can to exert maximum pressure.]

Jack Gene – Oh come on, this is ridiculous! Josh Briskout is cheating right behind the referee's back!

Bill Hughes – Better than in front of his face, right?

[With Law distracted by AWS Man (also known as Bill), he completely misses Black Friar leaping to the top rope and flying off to nail Briskout in the side of the face with a missile dropkick, flooring Dr. Genocide and drawing a big pop from the crowd. Friar then rolls back out of the ring while the Insane One frantically points behind Law and tries to tell him what just happened. But Law won't listen until the Insane One gets fully back on the apron. Meanwhile, Nathan slowly crawls towards his corner, while Briskout stumbles up and staggers towards his.]

Jack Gene – Ha! Once again, AWS Man's cheating tactics backfire on him. If he hadn't been distracting John Law, Friar couldn't have gotten away with it.

Bill Hughes – So what you're saying is it's OK when the priests cheat, because they're above the law, but not "unredeemable" average Joes like AWS Man and Briskout? Man, religion sure makes people hypocritical.

[Both Nathan and Briskout lunge to make their tags at about the same time. AWS Man (also known as Bill) steps into the ring as Friar vaults the top rope and runs forward, rolling underneath the Insane One's clothesline attempt and catches him with a dropkick to the back of the head.]

Jack Gene – Black Friar is by far the quickest competitor in this match, much moreso than even AWS Man, who's known for his speed and wiliness himself. But he's also deceptively strong. This should be a good match-up.

Bill Hughes – Jack, who are you trying to kid? Friar got the first shot in, but we all know AWS Man will make short work of this relative newbie.

[As AWS Man (also known as Bill) gets back up, Friar whips him into the ropes and leapfrogs the Insane One on the rebound. But AWS Man (also known as Bill) puts on the brakes as soon as he passes underneath the Dominican monk and slides to a stop. As soon as Friar lands and turns around, he gets booted in the gut; the Insane One then hooks his arms in a butterfly lock, and knees him hard in the face.]

Bill Hughes – Take That, Freakin' Subspace! Still don't understand the move name, but damn, it's fun to say!

Jack Gene – Friar looks like he's trying to get his wits about him after that knee just rattled his brains. He's stumbling back up, but AWS Man (also known as Bill) easily spins him around, and now is locking on an ab stretch. And … yes, he's going for a Mandible Claw at the same time, a favorite combo of AWS Man's.

Bill Hughes – Yeah, which Kronin completely ripped off from him last week in his match against Vyper. Oh sure, he claims to hate AWS Man soooo much, but he should thank him, because I bet he wouldn't have even won that match if it hadn't been for his move thievery.

Jack Gene – You can't really "steal" a move, it's not like they're copyrighted.

Bill Hughes – Intellectual theft, Jack. AWS Man's been disenfranchised. I demand reparations!

[Black Friar struggles in the move, too far away from the ropes to hope for a break. He tries walking forward, but the larger AWS Man (also known as Bill) keeps him held back with relative ease. Still favoring one leg, Father Nathan pounds the top turnbuckle and cheers for his partner from the apron, while Briskout looks on with a slight smirk on his face.]

Jack Gene – For a man who all of a sudden claims to be religious, Briskout seems to be enjoying the Friar's pain here.

Bill Hughes – Wouldn't you be if you were him? Friar told him he was unsavable and condemned him to hell! That's cold, Jack.

Jack Gene – Yeah, and AWS Man and Briskout seemed to be poking fun at that notion with their choice of theme music tonight. I somehow doubt he was taking the threat very seriously.

[Friar had began to slump towards the mat, but as the fans start to rally him on, AWS Man (also known as Bill) takes his eyes off his opponent to yell at them to "shut the freak up." Friar slowly begins to force his way back up to his feet, using his free arm to drive his elbow into the Insane One's abdomen several times. He then steps forward and drops down to his knees, which drives AWS Man (also known as Bill)'s chin into Friar's shoulder in a version of a jawbreaker. The Insane One stumbles backwards, making the tag to Briskout as he drops down and rolls out of the ring.]

Jack Gene – Really, AWS Man's already heading back to the apron, after one jawbreaker? I swear, for a Hall of Famer he is the laziest tag wrestler…

Bill Hughes – Hey, he's earned his paycheck for the night.

[Briskout runs in and tries to prevent Friar from making the tag, but the Spaniard is too quick for him, lunging to slap Nathan's hand. The Ace Superior champion climbs back into the ring and mows over Briskout with a clothesline, then another as Briskout gets back up, and a third for good measure.]

Jack Gene – Though it hasn't been that long since he's been in, Nathan's leg already seems to be feeling much better. Maybe there's something to your theory that God would fix it after all, Bill.

Bill Hughes – See? That should be illegal.

[As Briskout stands back up, more slowly this time, Nathan attempts a scissor kick, but Briskout moves out of the way and grabs him from behind in a rear waistlock. But before he can execute a German suplex, Nathan spins out of it and reverses into a waistlock of his own, then rolls Briskout over into a reverse jackknife cover. Law drops down for the cover. 1 … 2 … But Briskout kicks out with authority.]

Jack Gene – Nathan almost took Briskout by surprise there with a rollup pin.

Bill Hughes – Exactly, he needed the element of surprise. I think that Nathan's leg is still more hurt than he's letting on, and as soon as Briskout has a chance to attack it, he'll be in a bad way.

[Nathan whips Briskout into the corner and charges in for a splash, but Briskout dodges out of the way. Nathan manages to slow down enough and put up his arms to prevent himself from ramming into the corner full speed. As Briskout tries to approach him again from behind, Nathan catches him with a Pele kick. As the fans are still popping from that, Nathan jumps up and runs down the length of the ropes to clothesline AWS Man (also known as Bill) off of the apron, causing a bigger pop.]

Bill Hughes – Hey, now he's attacking innocent bystanders! Some man of God…

Jack Gene – Nathan's just getting to AWS Man first before AWS attempts some more shenanigans, which we all know he was about to if this match continued in Nathan's favor. Nathan turns back to get him some more of Briskout- Oh! But his attack on AWS Man cost him, as Briskout was able to just take out Nathan's leg with a running dropkick to the knee.

Bill Hughes – Hey, what goes around comes around. Nathan should've been taught that in vacation Bible school. I know I was … that, and something about some bearded guy who was in love with me. Sounded like a pedophile, now that I think about it.

Jack Gene – I really hope you're joking, Bill, for your sake.

[As Nathan lies on the mat holding his leg, Briskout runs up and delivers a couple vicious stomps to the head before covering him. Law makes the count. 1 … 2 … But Nathan kicks out, although somewhat weakly. Briskout picks up Nathan's leg and drags him by it over to his team's corner to tag in AWS Man (also known as Bill). With Briskout still holding the leg up, the Insane One launches himself over the top rope to come down on the elevated leg with a springboard leg drop. Nathan cries out with renewed pain and rolls around the ring as AWS Man (also known as Bill) seems to goad on the fans' boos.]

Bill Hughes – Look at that tag teamwork by the Flying Ninja Shark Popes! Amazing!

Jack Gene – That's not exactly their name, or names really. Although I don't know why I'm correcting you, since the real ones they chose are equally stupid. Call them whatever you want, I guess. I do have to admit they really seem to be gelling as a team, especially for their first outing.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) rolls Father Nathan over, who had ended up facedown, and hooks the leg for a cover.]

Bill Hughes – This could be it!

[Law drops down for the count, checking the shoulder first. 1 … 2 … 3- But Nathan just barely kicks out. AWS Man (also known as Bill) runs his hands through his hair in momentary frustration, but soon stands up and begins delivering soccer kicks to Nathan's ribs.]

Jack Gene – Nathan really needs to escape this onslaught here. I hate to say it, but you were right about his leg still hurting from the beginning of this match. He probably shouldn't have been tagged back in so soon, but that ab stretch/mandible claw combination seemed to take a lot out of his partner.

Bill Hughes – Everything AWS Man does takes a lot out of you. Even if Friar does get tagged in, he'll just get beaten down again too. The God boys can't win this one.

[Chants for Father Nathan start up, which just cause the Insane One to point at the fallen priest and laugh. He allows Nathan to crawl a few feet towards his corner, before grabbing him by the legs to pull him back a little and applying a Mexican surfboard. AWS Man (also known as Bill) goes into a seated position as he pulls Nathan backward, and releases one of Nathan's arms so that he can wrap his own arm around Nathan's neck and trap him in a Dragon sleeper.]

Bill Hughes – Man, AWS Man's busting out the submission combos tonight! First his ab stretch/claw, which we haven't seen in a while, and now a surfboard/Dragon sleeper!

Jack Gene – I guess a pissed off AWS Man equals a submission-happy AWS Man. Makes sense, I suppose, if he's trying to make his opponents suffer more than they normally would. This move is putting pressure on both Nathan's injured legs and his neck, so the AS champ really can't afford to stay in this very long.

[Nathan continues to scream in agony, but soon begins taking advantage of his free arm to back elbow AWS Man (also known as Bill) in the face. Despite the protection of his paintball mask, after several shots the Insane One's hold starts to waver. Nathan breaks away, but seems to have spent all his energy escaping from the hold. AWS Man (also known as Bill) beats him to his feet and kicks him in the gut, then leads Nathan over towards his corner to tag in Briskout. Briskout starts to step into the ring, but the Insane One stops him and points to the top rope. Briskout looks confused, but shrugs and does as he's told while AWS Man (also known as Bill) bends down and lifts Nathan onto his shoulders in an electric chair position.]

Jack Gene – What is going on here…?

Bill Hughes – Looks like AWS Man's setting Nathan up for a Doomsday Device! I told you these two were a great tag team, now they're pulling out classic moves other teams made famous!

[But as Briskout climbs onto the top turnbuckle, Nathan begins raining right hands down on the Insane One's head. AWS Man (also known as Bill) stumbles forward, inadvertently driving Nathan's head into Briskout's crotch. Briskout grabs his particulars and slumps back on the turnbuckle as Nathan steps off of AWS Man's shoulders onto the middle turnbuckle, then kicks backward to catch the Insane One in the face and knock him to the mat. Finally, he lifts Briskout up and steps onto the top turnbuckle, hefting Briskout up in the process and tossing him overhead as he falls backwards with a super fallaway slam which throws Dr. Genocide right into his recovering partner. The fans explode, natch.]

Jack Gene – HOLY CRAP! Did you see that?!

Bill Hughes – Of course I saw it, Jack! Did you need any further proof that God is divinely interfering on Nathan's behalf?! No way he should have been able to do that with a bum leg!

Jack Gene – I thought you said he was just bluffing the leg being suddenly healed.

Bill Hughes – That was before! This time it really happened!

[The impact of having Briskout sail into him sends AWS Man (also known as Bill) rolling out of the ring. Meanwhile, Nathan and Briskout both flop around like fish out of water for several moments, but Nathan eventually begins flopping towards the general direction of his corner, like a somewhat intelligent fish out of water. As Nathan slowly inches towards the eager Black Friar, the Insane One climbs back onto his apron and starts yelling at Briskout to come tag him in. It's an agonizingly slow race against time as both men crawl towards their respective partners. Being closer to his own corner, Briskout is the first to make that last lunge and tag in AWS Man (also known as Bill), who scrambles into the ring and dives for Nathan. But it's too late, as Nathan makes the tag a split second later, and Friar leaps to the top rope to greet the Insane One with a flying crossbody as he charges across the ring.]

Bill Hughes – Nooooo! This puts them back on an even playing field.

Jack Gene – I thought you said that AWS Man would make short work of Friar when he-

Bill Hughes – Will you stop telling me things I said earlier?!

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) quickly pushes Friar off and scrambles up, only to get hit by a knife-edge chop and a dropkick to his unprotected forehead. He gets up once again, and is this time run down by a running flying clothesline. The Insane One stays down for more than a moment this time, giving Friar the opportunity to slide out onto the apron and spring off the top rope for a springboard Spiral Tap.]

Jack Gene – Friar calls that move Deis Irae, which means Day of Wrath! And AWS Man certainly felt his righteous wrath there!

Bill Hughes – I hate you so much right now…

[Friar initially rolled off of AWS Man (also known as Bill), holding his own ribs from the impact of the move. But he crawls back on top for the cover, which the fans count along with Law. 1 … 2 … 3- But the Insane One gets his shoulder up, much to the crowd's displeasure.]

Bill Hughes – Man, that was close. I'll give him his due, Friar's got some moves. But enough to put away the five-time GLC? We'll see about that. The more he flies around, the more prone he's going to be to crash and burn. That's why AWS Man usually just uses one high-flying move, the Win the Freakin' Matchifier, when he knows he's got his opponent all but beat.

Jack Gene – We'll see, but you and AWS Man had better hope Friar messes up soon, because I don't think the Insane One will survive many more moves like that last one.

[Black Friar picks AWS Man (also known as Bill) up to a standing position, but the Insane One suddenly pushes him away and delivers a Knock Your Freakin' Head Off out of nowhere. But Friar demonstrates his quickness once again by sidestepping the move and kicking the Hall of Famer in the gut, then hooking his arms in one fluid motion and snapping him to the mat with the Benediction (double underhook snap DDT).]

Jack Gene – My God, the Benediction! That's Friar's finisher, and it just came out of nowhere! He's making the cover, and this has got to be it!

Bill Hughes – WhattheIdon'teven…

[Law drops down to make the count as the fans asplode, for the second time. 1 … 2 … 3- But Josh Briskout comes diving in from off screen to break up the fall.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man's partner just saved him there, beyond a doubt.

Bill Hughes – Well then he's already proved himself to be a better partner than Adam Pyre. That guy couldn't save a seat at a movie theater.

Jack Gene – Really? That's what you're doing now? Terrible one-liners?

Bill Hughes – Badoosh ba.

[Nathan entered the ring as soon as he saw Briskout make a move, but wasn't quite fast enough to break up the fall. He nails Briskout with a running big boot, knocking Doc 'Cide out of the ring. Nathan follows after him to make sure he stays out. As AWS Man (also known as Bill) slowly stumbles up to his feet, Black Friar stalks him from behind, and grabs him for the rear naked choke that he calls Dominatus Veritas (absolute truth). He falls backwards with it to take the Insane One down to the mat, but his opponent rolls towards the ropes as soon as they hit the mat, grabbing on for a rope break.]

Jack Gene – Looks like Friar just tried to finish AWS Man with a submission there, but due to ring positioning, it was not to be.

Bill Hughes – Neither is a victory for them. Mark my words, the Popetopi will make a comeback.

[Black Friar is up first again and waits for AWS Man (also known as Bill) to stand. When he does, he gets whipped towards the turnbuckle, but the Insane One reverses it. Instead of colliding with the corner, Friar springs onto the middle turnbuckle and rebounds with a twisting crossbody, which AWS Man (also known as Bill) avoids with a baseball slide. He quickly regains his footing, and as soon as Friar stands he finds himself blasted with a Knock Your Freakin' Head Off.]

Bill Hughes – Boom, baby! Now that's how you do it! Game, set, and match.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) fell down after executing his signature thrust kick, but he crawls over as quickly as his body will let him and drapes himself over Black Friar. The fans shower him with boos as Law makes the count. 1 … 2 … 3- But the fans' boos turn to cheers as this time it's Nathan who dives in and makes the save for his partner. But no sooner does he knock the Insane One off of Black Friar than Briskout reaches into the ring and drags Nathan back outside of it, where they resume their brawl.]

Jack Gene – Briskout and Father Nathan are having a knock down, drag-out fight out here right in front of us, but we can't really focus on that because the match could be decided at any moment in the ring!

Bill Hughes – I can easily watch both at once, but the action in the ring is just more interesting.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) uses the ropes to pull himself to his feet. Leaning over the ropes and panting heavily, he yells down at Lilly to hand him Pen. His unwilling valet looks at him as if he's lost what's left of his mind, but the Insane One yells that he'll fire her if she doesn't do it. Lilly reluctantly stands and starts to hand the spatula up to him, prompting John Law to come over and start yelling at Lilly as well.]

Jack Gene – What in the world does AWS Man think he's doing?! This is literally exactly what cost him the Great Lakes title last week! I thought even he'd learn better than this.

Bill Hughes – Well, wait a sec, you don't know where he's going with this…

Jack Gene – I know exactly where he's going with it! He wants to hit Friar with Pen, even though that would be a blatant DQ and cost he and Briskout their first match!

[As Law threatens to eject Lilly from ringside while she tries to explain it wasn't her idea, AWS Man (also known as Bill) turns back to Black Friar just as he's getting up and nails the monk with a punt right to the twig and berries. This, of course, completely incapacitates Friar while the Insane One scoops him onto his shoulder and drives him into the mat with a Drop You On Your Freakin' Face (Emerald Fusion).]

Bill Hughes – …Hahahaha! You see?! I told you he was going somewhere with that! AWS Man didn't ever intend on actually using Pen, he just wanted Law occupied while he kicked a field goal right between the uprights.

Jack Gene – That is simply despicable.

Bill Hughes – But it worked, di'n't it?

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) looks down at Friar laid out on the mat for a moment, then heads to the nearest corner and shambles to the top. He steadies himself as he stands fully upright, looking down at his opponent with a gleeful look in his eyes.]

Bill Hughes – It's like I told you, he only goes for the Win the Freakin' Matchifier when he knows his opponent is incapacitated. Now THIS is game, set, and match.

Jack Gene – If he hits this, I'm sure you're right.

[Before he can fly off, Nathan jumps up onto the apron and tries to shake the top rope. But before he can dislodge the Insane One, Briskout runs by and kneecaps Nathan with a chair, knocking him from the apron. AWS Man (also known as Bill) regains his balance, and flies off with a beautiful Win the Freakin' Matchifier (shooting star press) onto Friar's prone body. Lilly sinks back onto her chair and glumly puts her chin in her hands as Law turns around and sees the cover, dropping down for the count. 1 … 2 … 3! The fans shower the ring with boos and a little trash, as Law lifts AWS Man (also known as Bill) up and raises his hand. Briskout hides the chair and slides in, getting his hand raised as well as he pats the Insane One on the back.]

Bill Hughes – Nice. NIIIICE!

Jack Gene – Nice? No. But it was impressive, regardless of how much they had to bend the rules in order to get the victory. Underhanded tactics aside, it's clear that AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Josh Briskout will be a force to be reckoned with in this tournament. Meanwhile, the Inquisition suffers a second tough loss. They'll need to make up some ground in order to get in this thing. But that's all for tonight. See you next week, sports fans!

[The scene fades.]

Dark Matches

All dark matches take place as the crowd enters the arena before the show begins to broadcast.

The Celestial Avatars vs. The Foxxy Grandpas
The Foxxy Grandpas rode a tandem bike down to the ring to the crowd's delight. This match went pretty quickly. Jade went straight after Tim Tyler, but Tim was able to keep himself away from her, tagging in his partner, Handlebeards. McGee showed some discomfort in his midsection, which the commentators speculated had to do with his match last week against BBW. Hecate was brought into the ring, and continued to concentrate on his ribs. Speaking of BBW, they came down to ringside. Tyler was able to make a hot tag, but the ref wasn't able to see it because of a distraction caused by John Bundy. Hecate tagged back in Jade and Jade ended the match with a submission. The Celestial Avatars d. The Foxxy Grandpas via submission.

After Match Happenings
After the match, Jade and Hecate clear the ring and head back. Meanwhile, BBW jumped into the ring. Tim Tyler tried to keep them away from Handlebeards, but they threw him to the outside. Bundy and Wire set up Handlebeards to go for the big splash, but then Lumberjack ran down. The crowd got on their feet to cheer for him. He slid into the ring and immediately clotheslined Bundy, sending him to the outside. Wire turned around, and he hit a big boot. As Wire tried to stand back up, Lumberjack grabbed him by the throat, and then slammed him with the Axe Chop. Bundy pulled Wire from the ring and helped him up the ramp. Lumberjack then hopped on the mic and said that he had an answer for Thad Williams. However, for him to give Thad what he wants, he wants something in return. A match against Bob Wire at Hardcore Hell. After what Wire did to him last week, it's time he chop, chop, chops Wire down for good.

Kronin vs. Arn Ambrose
Ambrose walked quickly to the ring. The commentators made mention that this was the third time we had seen him here in WMW. His last run saw him compete again Hecate for the Heartlands Championship. The match went pretty even going into the 4 minute mark. Ambrose was able to keep Kronin from using his high impact moves, keeping him close to the mat with his technical abilities. However, one false move later and Kronin had the advantage. He was able to overpower Ambrose and hit him with the Death by Metal piledriver for the pin. Kronin d. Arn Ambrose via pinfall.


Graveyard Shift 125

Posted: July 23rd, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | 2 Comments »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:

Dark Matches
Jordan Keyser vs. Hank Haskins

Arick Wills vs. Josh Briskout

MTL4 Preliminary
The Lucky Ones vs. Xavier Langston  and Thomas Kilik
The Foxxy Grandpas vs. BBW

Main Event
AWS Man (also known as Bill) vs. Druscilla


Graveyard Shift 125 - July 23rd, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 125! And we are coming to you live from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio here on Friday night. And... I'm being told, Sault St. Marie is taking the night off? Well, sorta.

Bill Hughes - Sorta? I wish he'd take the month off. Hell, I wish STO would just take him back.

Jack Gene - Well, all though he is taking the night off, we're not completely free from him. He will be sitting down with our very own Stephen Squires for a one on one interview.

Bill Hughes - To talk about what? How great he thinks he is?

Jack Gene - I'm sure they'll be some questions in there. Anyways, we've got an awesome show planned. Josh Briskout takes on Arick Wills, and the MTL4 continues. We've got 3 teams debuting tonight, The Lucky Ones, in their first teaming up since joining WMW, taking on Xavier Langston and Thomas Kilik. Plus, a huge main event.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, AWS Man (also known as Bill) goes up against Druscilla in tonight's main event. Great Lakes Championship on the line.

The Lumberjack Arrives

Writer: Garvin

[The camera shot changes to show backstage as The Lumberjack enters the arena.]

Jack Gene - And, here comes the Lumberjack. Still looking a bit banged up after he was attacked in the ring last week by BBW. But, as we all heard, Thad Williams wanted an answer, and we have on good authority that The Lumberjack has his answer and he'll be giving it to Thad tonight.

Bill Hughes - Whatever the question was, the answer better be "yes". Seeing what they did to him last week, I think if he keeps denying them, it'll be soon enough that Lumberjack will be gone for good.

Jack Gene - Speaking of BBW, they are competing in MTL4 and there match is against the returning Tim Tyler and Handlebeards McGee.

The Foxxy Grandpas vs. BBW

Writer: Garvin

[Just then, "Dueling Banjos" by two random banjo players blasts from the loudspeakers as Tim Tyler and Handlebeards McGee appear at the top of the ramp riding a tandem bicycle. Wayne Inkster announces them.]

Jack Gene - And speaking of which, here they come! Tim Tyler and Handlebeards McGee! Boy, and we haven't seen Handlebeards in WMW ring since Graveyard Shift 53.

Bill Hughes - Seriously? A tandem bicycle?

[Tim's trademark cigarette dangles from his lips as he waves to the ladies. Handlebeards McGee's handlebeard is [bleep]ing amazing. As they reach to the ring, they bring the bike to a stop and park it next to the ring. The climb in and Handlebeards begins to clap loudly to the beat of the song.]

Bill Hughes - I have a feeling, if Valora were still here, she'd have a big problem with Tim Tyler being back. Her and Tyler feuded for the Hardcore Championship last time he was around.

[Just then, the music fades and "Elite" by the Deftones blasts from the PA. Out walks John Bundy and Bob Wire. Wayne Inkster announces them.]

Jack Gene - And their opponents, a very unhappy John Bundy and Bob Wire.

Bill Hughes - Well, and they should be. They lost last week and need to win here to get a decent placement in the MTL4 tournament.

[As they reach the ring, Wire slides in, he immediately darts across the ring and clotheslines Handlebeards, who falls out of the ring. Referee Justin Laquament calls for the bell.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And an early start to this match. Tyler twists him around and he knocks Wire back with a right hand. And another.

[He pushes Wire against the ropes and goes to whip him across the ring, but Wire counters and drives a knee into his midsection. He grabs Tyler by the hair and forces him into the corner, where he drives his shoulder into him. Bundy finally climbs onto the apron, and he get the tag.]

Jack Gene - John Bundy now the legal man in this contest.

[Bundy drives a right hand into Tyler's jaw. He pulls him out of the corner and immediately goes for a bearhug, but Tyler counters. He punches him, and then hits him with a back elbow. He bounces off the ropes and goes for a clothesline, but Bundy catches him and slams him down with a spinning spinebuster. He goes for the pin, but Tyler kicks out after 1.]

Bill Hughes - I don't know what happened between these two, but the team of Bundy and Wire is looking pretty awesome tonight. Which is a shame, considering I really like Tim Tyler. And look at Handlebeards. He's got a handlebeard. I mean, that's awesome, right?

Jack Gene - It's a bit excessive.

Bill Hughes - Excessive!? What the hell are you... pfft. Do you not understand the dedication that is involved in maintaining that?

[Bundy tags Wire back in. He'll pull Tyler up to a seated position and locks on a headlock. // Fast Forward // Tyler is now seated in the corner. Wire's standing in front of him, just staring at him. He drops a boot to his chest, before pulling him up by the hair. The ref barks at him to let go of the hair. He does, but Tyler catches him with a thumb to the eye. As Wire turns, Tyler stands to his feet. Wire turns back towards him, but Tyler catches him with a DDT. He then makes the hot tag to Handlebeards. Handlebeards charges across the ring and knocks John Bundy off the apron.]

Jack Gene - And here comes Handlebeards!

[Handlebeards pulls up Wire and throws him into the ropes. He whips him across the ring and, as Wire charges back, he takes him down with a jumping knee. He goes for the pin.]

Jack Gene - And here's the cover! ...1! 

[Just then, Bundy slides into the ring.]

Jack Gene - ...2! OH! And Bundy broke it up.

[Laquament forces Bundy out of the ring, but Wire quickly tags him back in anyways. Wire slides out to the outside and immediately walks to Thad to check on his eye.]

Bill Hughes - Looks like Wire has something wrong with his eye.

Jack Gene - Maybe so, but Bundy is now in control here. Stomp to McGee. And another. Bundy looks to be trying to set up a splash here.

[Bundy pulls up McGee and slams him down with a powerslam.]

Bill Hughes - Oh, he's got him lined up right here. All Bundy needs to do is hit that splash and this match will be over.

Jack Gene - Here it comes.... OH! Big Splash by Bundy, and Tim Tyler, OH! Bob Wire took him out on the outside. Wire's got Tyler distracted and here's the pin from Bundy. This could be it! ...1! ...2! ...wait, what?!

[Just then, out of nowhere, Thad Williams jumps into the ring and bumps into the ref as he slides out the other side of the ring. The camera will pan back to show Lumberjack on the outside.]

Jack Gene - My god! It's Lumberjack!

[Wire charges the other side of the ring and goes after Lumberjack, but Lumberjack takes him out with a big boot. As the ref watches that take place, behind his back, Handlebeards is tossed his banjo by Tim Tyler.]

Jack Gene - Lumberjack with the distraction, oh! Handlebeards has that banjo! He's going to...

Bill Hughes - No!

Jack Gene - And Handlebeards McGee smashes the banjo onto John Bundy's head. And Bundy is out! He's got the cover! ...1! ...2! ...3!

Wayne Inkster - Here's your winner... The Foxxy Grandpas!

["Dueling Banjos" blasts again as The Foxxy Grandpas slide out of the ring and head to the entrance.]

Jack Gene - My god! The Foxxy Grandpas pick up a win over BBW!

Bill Hughes - An unfair win. By far.

[Lumberjack meets them and carries their bike for them as they head up the ramp.]

Jack Gene - This is the MTL4! You just saw the Foxxy Grandpas pick up a big win here. Stay tuned, Arick Wills vs. Josh Briskout is coming up next! We'll be right back.

[The scene fades to a commercial.]

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Big Problems in BBW

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up in the back as John Bundy and Bob Wire stand in their locker room. Thad Williams stands staring at the top of the wall. Louie Cwik walks into the room and towards Thad.]

Louie Cwik - Thad, I was hoping to get a word with you about the loss tonight. That puts you at the bottom of the brackets. Do you think you guys will be able to come back in the actual tournament?

Thad Williams - Oh, who the hell are you? Get out of this room, I have nothing to say to you.

[Just then, Bob Wire walks into the scene to push Cwik out, but Thad Williams grabs his arm and slaps him.]

Thad Williams - Where the [bleep] were you? You're going to show up here, to throw some interviewer out, but where were you 10-minutes ago when we needed you?

Bob Wire - Come on, Thad. You know I did what I...

Thad Williams - No. I'm tired of this, this conversation. You've done nothing to improve. As far as I'm concerned, the next time you cause us to lose, you're done. You're out.

Bob Wire - No, Thad...

John Bundy - Come on, Thad, give him a break. We both lost that match.

Thad Williams - No, that's final. You [bleep] up again, Wire, and you're gone.

[With that, Thad walks out. The scene fades.]

Arick Wills vs. Josh Briskout

Writer: MOD

["Leper Messiah" By Metallica hits as Josh Briskout makes his way to the ring. Briskout's brown robe is on, with the hood down as usual and the fedora is ever present.]

Wayne Inkster - Currently making their way down to the ring weighing in at 224 pounds, he hails from Atlanta, Georgia by way of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, this is... JOSH BRIIIIIISKOUT!!!

[Briskout chews his cigar as he walks down to the ring. He slides under the ropes and into the ring, climbing up the nearest corner and posing to a mixed reaction. He takes off his fedora and robe and tosses them to the ring girl before doing a backflip to the mat.]

Bill Hughes - Briskout looks ready for this match in a weird but effective way.

["Breakeven" by The Script plays over the P.A. system as "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills makes his way down to the ring in a fancy robe.]

Wayne Inkster - Currently making their way down to the ring weighing in at 248 pounds, from London, England, this is.... ARICK WILLLLS!!!

Jack Gene - I do not like this Arick Wills, but I give it to the man. He is a focus individual.

Bill Hughes - Referee Luna Pier has rung the bell and this match is ready to begin.

[Josh Briskout and Arick Wills lock up and push, Finally Arick is backed into a corner, but chops his way out the corner. Side headlock on Briskout by Arick. Side headlock takeover on Briskout but then a number of reverses on the mat. Briskout puts Wills in a head scissors on the mat. Arick WIlls is out of the hold and both men make it back to their feet, Josh Briskout with a kick to the midsection and then hits a nice suplex on The King of Wrestling.]

Bill Hughes - Josh Briskout is control of this match as he connects with a beautiful suplex.

Jack Gene - I hope Briskout teaches Wills a lesson here tonight.

[Flash Forward // Arick Wills connects with shoulder blocks to Briskout and Wills hits a couple arm drags. Arick Wills then catches Briskout in a german suplex.]

Bill Hughes - Wills catches Briskout with a German suplex.

Jack Gene - Come on, Briskout. Don't let Wills do this to you.

[Flash Forward // Briskout powerbombs Wills down to the mat. Briskout then locks in an ankle lock, but Wills quickly finds his way to the ropes. Referee Luna Pier makes Briskout release the hold. Josh Briskout pulls Wills to the middle of the ring and reapplies, Arick Wills finds a way to kick Briskout off of him.]

Bill Hughes - Arick Wills finally fights Briskout off of his ankle.

Jack Gene - Briskout seems to be the one taking Wills to school tonight.

Bill Hughes - Let's not sell The King of Wrestling short, Jack.

Jack Gene - Ummm, whatever Bill. I do not want to give Wills credit. I do not like him.

[Flash Forward // Wills is able to ground Paragon and locks in a rear chin lock for a good minute. Moments later Doctor Genocide fights up to his feet but Wills responds with a belly to back suplex to take Briskout right back down. The King of Wrestling goes to the second rope and he tries for a double ax handle smash, but Briskout catches him with a punch to the stomach. Paragon places Wills on the top rope, but Wills fights out of the superplex attempt, but Briskout comes right back, hitting the ropes and making Wills crotch himself.] 

Jack Gene - I love it. Did you just see that.

Bill Hughes - Yeah calm Jack. I saw what just happened. I am watching the match just like you.

[Flash Forward // Briskout comes in with a couple of clotheslines and goes for a big hip toss attempt, but Wills finds a way to reverse it with his own hip toss. Moments later Arick Wills goes for an axe kick, but Briskout avoids it. Briskout hits a huge electric chair drop and goes for a pinfall. Moments later Arick Wills finds a way to pop out at two. Josh Briskout now begins to call for the ending of the match. Briskout brings Wills to his feet and immediately connects with Genocide DDT (Hangman's DDT). Briskout goes for another cover, but The King of Wrestling is able to get his shoulder up at the count of two and a half. Paragon looks determined to put Arick Wills away brings Wills back to his feet once again.Out of no where Arick Wills with a kick to the midsection. Wills quickly follows up with The Bow Down (The Pedigree) and drills Doctor Genocide into the mat. The King of Wrestling goes for the pinfall. Luna Pier gets into position to count the pinfall. Moments later Briskout pops out at two and a half.]

Bill Hughes - What a match this has been? 

Jack Gene - I agree Bill. Both men just popped out of each other finishers, but Briskout is going to win this match.

Bill Hughes - Just an amazing will to win on by both Wills and Briskout to win in my opinion.

[Flash Forward // Arick Wills wails away with forearms to Briskout, Wills goes for an F-5, but out of no where Paragon counters into a Hangman's DDT. Briskout goes for the pinfall. Luna Pier gets into position. ...1! ...2! ...3!]

Bill Hughes - "Doctor Genocide" Josh Briskout wins the match after connecting with that sick Genocide DDT for the second time in this match.

Jack Gene - Josh Briskout made an impact with this victory here tonight.

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner by pinfall, JOSH BRISKOUT!!!! 

After Match Happenings

Written by: MOD

[Damian Knight comes through the crowd with a sledgehammer in hand. Damian Knight makes his way into the ring as he makes eye contact with Arick Wills. Josh Briskout stands in the ring confused with what is going on. Arick Wills winks at MOD. Out of no where Damian goes on the attack with the sledgehammer and connects with a sledgehammer shot to the midsection of Briskout. Arick Wills gives off a confident smile across as Briskout holds his stomach in pain. Arick Wills asks for a mic from Wayne Inkster. Wayne Inkster hands Arick Wills the mic with hesitation. Arick Wills begins to speak.]

Arick Wills - We had all you fooled.

[Arick Wills and MOD gives off laughter together enjoying their moment.]

Arick Wills - I would like to introduce you all to my new enforcer. The 7 foot tall monster of a man. The Hall of Famer, "MOD" Damian Knight. What is anybody in the back going to do with this newly formed combination. Not a bloody damn thing. 

[MOD gives off a chuckle as he stands beside Wills.]

Arick Wills - Thomas Kilik, do not think I forgot about what you did to me at Graveyard Shift [124]. You will get whats coming to you very soon. I am looking forward to our First Blood Match at Hardcore Hell.I promise you that I am going to make your foolish arse bleed to death. There will be no one to save you from the royal arse whipping I am going to give to you. I want everyone to take notice because things are going to change around here. I will continue to make an impact around here like only The King of Wrestling can do.

[Arick Wills drops the mic and begins to taunt the crowd. Paramedics finally make their way down to the ring as Arick Wills and Damian Knight begin to exit the ring.]

Invitations

Writer: Hecate and Jade

[The scene opens up with a shot of one of the backstage hallways, this one in particular lined with wrestlers dressing rooms. The camera focuses on one door, the plaque on it reading "Daughters of Darkness" and stays there for a moment before starting to move forward towards the door as if to open it. Before the camera gets half way there, Hecate turns the corner making the camera actually move backwards away from the door. Hecate has her EVO in one hand and the other has a USPS Express Mail envelope; still dressed in her street clothes with her bag over one shoulder, it appears Hecate recently arrived at the arena. As she turns the corner, her phone rings, the former Heartlands Champion lifting it to her ear.]

Hecate - Hello?

[...]

Hecate - Oh..Hey! Yes the packaged arrived, I was just getting ready to open it.

[...]

Hecate - What was that? Am I busy in two Sundays? No I don't think I have anything planned at the moment, why what's up?

[...]

Hecate - Oh I see, yeah I'll check and see if she's interested as well.

[Hecate cradles the phone to her ear as she opens the door to the Daughters of Darkness locker room, the camera moving just enough to get a view inside the doorway. Jade is sitting on a floor pad, deep in meditation, no movement at all coming from her. Hecate tosses the envelope to Jade who slowly and deliberately opens her eyes and picks up the envelope, looking at it a moment and then at Hecate's motion, tears open the seal and dumps out a pair of full access passes for the 08/01 MVW show in Cleveland.]

Hecate - They are from whom? Well tell him thanks for us and hold on.

[Hecate looks at Jade as she addresses her partner, a playful grin on her face.]

Hecate - Seems that we have been invited to attend the MVW show here in town in a few weeks, so shall we make it a date?

[Jade glances down at the passes and tilts her head a bit.]

Jade - Ah.  So this is part of her plan.  Clever.  Sure.  I'm up for paying Missouri Valley a visit when they come to town.

[Jade says, glancing back on the passes, keeping silent on the underlying matter that the invitation portends to. Hecate just nods and reaches back to close the door, leaving the camera with a shot of the Daughters of Darkness plaque before it fades out.]

A Meeting of Minds

Writer: Jordan, Amanda and Garvin

[We cut to the back to see Jordan Keyser walking down the hall towards the WMW arena offices. He wears a black business suit with a burnt orange shirt and black tie, and he's smoking a blunt cigar. As he prepares to enter the office section, a security guard stops him.]

Guard - Excuse me, sir. You can't smoke in this section. 

[Before the guard can react, Jordan puts the cigar out on the guard's suit jacket, leaving an ugly burn mark on the shoulder. He drops the cigar cherry end first into the guard's breast pocket.]

Jordan Keyser - If that isn't there when I come back through here, you and I will have a serious problem. Understand?

[The guard stammers out a reply, but Jordan has already turned and walked through the doors, ignoring the stuttering idiot. As he rounds the corner and heads towards Johnson's office, he meets Dru in the hall. Dru stops.]

Druscilla - Jordan!

[Jordan doesn't even look at her.]

Jordan Keyser - Not now...

[Dru looks a little surprised and grabs Jordan's arm.]

Druscilla -Excuse me?

[Jordan turns, irritation flickering for a moment in his eyes. He levels a cold stare at Dru.]

Jordan Keyser - I said not now. I mean no offense, darlin, but I have business to discuss with BJ. I will talk to you soon, though. We have some things that need to be discussed.

[Dru is a little taken aback, surprised to find so little of the southern charm that Jordan is known for. Jordan takes advantage of her momentary lapse and turns, opening the door of Johnson's office and walking in. Dru follows. Inside, Johnson looks up as Jordan seats himself.]

Brad Johnson - Keyser...to what do I owe the...erm...pleasure?

[Jordan grins.]

Jordan Keyser - I understand you've got a bit of a problem. A nuisance, so to speak. 

[Johnson nods.]

Brad Johnson - Yeah, a little bit. I'm trying to find a peacable solution, but its proving difficult. 

[Jordan gives BJ a knowing grin.]

Jordan Keyser - So have you had time to consider ESN's proposal?

Brad Johnson - I have, but I'm wrapped up in this current contract, and I'm unable to find a way to get out of it. Until then, I think its best if we stick with the status quo.

Jordan Keyser - Well, that's what I wanted to talk to you about. Sault is stepping on my toes a little with these ridiculous arena bans, costing me a match against that idiot Umbrage. Which I plan to rectify with all possible haste. 

[Johnson nods again, but waits for Jordan to get to the point.]

Jordan Keyser - I have assembled the best contract writing legal team in the world, Johnson. As of today that legal team is at your disposal. Use them any way you choose.

[Dru, who has been watching the whole scene quietly, explodes. Well...not literally...you get the idea.]

Druscilla - What the bloody hell are you doing, Jordan? 

[Jordan turns to look at Dru.]

Jordan Keyser - Dru, you're gonna have to trust me when I say we'll discuss this later.

[The noblewoman looks frustrated at being rebuffed yet again, and looks like she is going to say more, but Jordan has already turned back to Johnson.]

Jordan Keyser - Brad, I've given my team your contact information. They'll be contacting you tomorrow morning first thing to make plans to meet with you. I've rented several apartments here in Cleveland, and they will live here until this mess is contained. Please utilize them to the fullest extent. I'm paying them a fortune, and I'd rather not pay them for doing nothing. You have ESN's complete support in this.

Brad Johnson - I understand, and I appreciate it. They can begin reviewing the contract as soon as they get established here.

[Jordan smiles.]

Jordan Keyser - They're already here, Brad. Each one can be here within ten minutes. Call me if you have any problems.

[Jordan gets up and leaves, followed by Dru. The two of them get around the corner and Dru can no longer contain herself.]

Druscilla - Jordan, I thought we were supposed to be allies. Now you're throwing ESN's support behind Johnson without consulting me? This is outrageous. These plans have been in the making for months now, and you're going to bring them down in a matter of weeks!

[Jordan stops and turns, his eyes narrowing.]

Jordan Keyser - Dru, you need to understand something. My only loyalty is to ESN. Right now the only thing standing in the way of a union between ESN and WMW is Sault St. Marie. You want power and authority here in the WMW, but you're backing the wrong horse, my dear. 

[Dru snorts in derision.]

Druscilla - Oh, I'm certain you think so.

Jordan Keyser - No, I know so. Dru, Sault made a mistake when he crossed me. I don't control the most powerful sports network in the world because I'm second best. I'm the best there is at this. The sports world is what it is today because of me. Sault may know how to play this game, but he's nowhere near my level. You want authority in the WMW? I'm your best chance to get it. Right now, ESN is backing Brad Johnson with every resource at our disposal. You can back Sault if you want, and when I beat him and erase all memory of him from the halls of WMW, you can come back, and no hard feelings at all. But understand this. Sault will lose, and I will be the one to drive the last nail in his coffin. In a matter of weeks, ESN will put WMW on the global map. I want you to be there when we do. Think about it.

[Jordan turns and walks away, leaving Dru staring after him with a thoughtful expression on her face. Jordan gets back into the arena and looks at the security guard. He pulls his cigar out of the guard's pocket and lights it, then looks the guard over.]

Jordan Keyser - Get that suit cleaned. That burn mark is disgusting and unprofessional. If I were in charge here, you'd be fired on the spot.

[As Jordan leaves, Dru narrows her own eyes. She opens her mouth to speak but her phone rings. She takes it out and answers it, very annoyed.]

Druscilla - Bloody what?!

[She listens for a moment and then narrows her eyes.]

Druscilla - They what? How the bloody hell- Valora. Even out of this blasted company she's a thorn in my side. Yes... yes this does change things.

[Druscilla slaps the phone shut and turns around, literally seething in anger before walking back into Brad Johnson's office. The only thing that can be heard before the door shuts is Druscilla saying "Okay, let's have us a bit of a sit-down here..." With that, the scene fades.]

Louie Cwik Talks With Rebecca Randolph

Writer: Reb and MOD

[The scene fades into the WMW Arena after a commercial break. Louie Cwik is standing with The Emo Girl, who is wearing a skull and cross-bones t-shirt and long cargo pants with chains all over the legs. Her hair is pulled back into pigtails.]

Louie Cwik - Hi guys, I'm Louie Cwik and I'm here with Heartlands competitor Rebecca Randolph, also known as the The Emo Girl. Obviously you aren't going to be competing tonight, Rebecca, judging by your outfit.

Emo Girl - No, I didn't get booked tonight, but they wanted me to show up to do some autograph signings.

Louie Cwik - Does that surprise you? You're still relatively new to the company but the fans have taken to you immediately. You're one of the top contenders this month for Gras-Dawg's Heartlands Championship. And now here you are, doing public relations speeches and autograph signings.

Emo Girl - It's unreal, to go from practicing martial arts in a small dojo to wrestling on television. And as for being a contender to the championship...that's just crazy, to think I might win something like that.

Louie Cwik - Well, you're certainly taking Wrestling Midwest by storm. I had some questions in regards to your possible challengers for the title show. One of them is...oh, here he is.

[From off-screen, Arick Wills appears and steps in front of Emo Girl, causing her to step back in surprise. Louie keeps the mic up for Arick to talk, now that he has effectively stolen the spotlight area.]

Arick Wills - Sorry I'm late, Louie. I didn't know we had an interview scheduled, but then I heard you talking about the future Heartlands Champion and I figured the only possible person you were talking about was me.

Emo Girl - Ah, actually he was...

[Arick puts a hand up, cutting her off. She lets out a muffled whimper.]

Arick Wills - Sorry about that, Louie. I know you wanted to interview me, The King of Wrestling, and were stuck with this bloody peasant. This is my time. This spotlight belongs to me. I am the one that has them all talking. I am the one that is making an impact around here. I am certainly the one that is the top contender and future Heartlands Champion.
 
[Arick Wills looks over at Emo Girl with a mean mug.]
 
Arick Wills - Get out of dodge Rebecca. This is my interview time.
 
Emo Girl - Well, I-

Arick Wills - Go.

[Arick points off screen and she seems unsure what to do. After a few seconds, she submits and disappears off to the side. Arick, satisfied with her decision, turns to continue his interview with Louie]

Arick Wills - Hey, Louie now that you have The King of Wrestling and the true top contender for the Heartlands Title in your presence. Why don't you ask me some questions. I insist on it.

[Suddenly, Arick is interrupted as Rebecca returns to the screen.]

Emo Girl - You know what, I don't have to take this from you. I'm the one who put you in the Pentagram and almost made you, the King of Wrestling, tap out.

Arick Wills - Well I-

Emo Girl - I'm the one who came into this division three weeks ago and became the top contender for the championship. Who do you think you are to talk to me like that, huh? I'm the future of this business and you're just a washed-up has-been from another generation.

Arick Wills - How dare y-

Emo Girl - The days of you coming in here and bullying people are over. You're old news, Arick Wills, and you know it.

[She pokes him in the chest to emphasize her point. He looks incredibly pissed off, to a point of boiling over, but Emo Girl disappears off screen and Louie is left holding the microphone to his mouth for a comment.]

Arick Wills - ....

[Arick Wills looks at Louie Cwik in shock.]

Arick Wills - What the bloody hell just happened?

[Louie shrugs his shoulders at Arick Wills. Arick Wills begins to yell.]

Arick Wills - I AM THE KING OF WRESTLING GODDAMMIT! NO ONE TALKS TO ME THAT WAY!!!! UGH!

[Arick Wills exits the scene extremely pissed off. Louie Cwik is left standing there not knowing what to make of the situation.]

The Network Has A Sit Down

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up back stage where Stephen Squires sits next to Sault St. Marie. They're both in comfortable arm chairs. SSM drinks what appears to be coffee.]

Stephen Squires - Stephen Squires here, and I'm here with WMW General Manager and STO Representative Sault St. Marie. First of all, Sault, thanks for joining me here tonight.

Sault St. Marie - It's a pleasure.

Stephen Squires - Now, we need to let the viewers know that, you organized this interview. You have motivations for doing this interview.

Sault St. Marie - Well, I think that could be said about any interview. But yes, there is a message that I think needs to be said.

Stephen Squires - Well, let's start off with Valora.

Sault St. Marie - Let's talk about something else. The MTL4 is a big tournament, and it's brought back some great names. We've got Scott Vyper, who put his feelings about Umbrage and That Damn Awesome aside in the hopes of using Umbrage's luck to bring home Tag Team gold. Josh Briskout returned, and did the same. He teamed up with AWS Man who has been on a winning team just about as often as Umbrage has. I mean, there are a lot of good things we're doing here.

Stephen Squires - Well, that's on the wrestling side. What about the business side. You've said in the past that this isn't about personal feelings, but doing what's right for the business. Is that still the case?

Sault St. Marie - I have an obligation to do what's right for this company. My job is on the line if the ratings fall. Thus far, the ratings haven't fallen. There have been critics that things haven't been as good, but you tell me what set of matches has let you down? How about the main event at Party in the Plaza?

Stephen Squires - Well, I wouldn't...

Sault St. Marie - What about the main event tonight? AWS Man defends the GLC against Druscilla. Does that let you down?

Stephen Squires - No, of course not. But, you've got to also look at what people outside of WMW are saying.

Sault St. Marie - At the end of the day, Stephen, what's important? EWTorch? The sad remains of WWA? Or the fans who spend their money on us week after week? We can't guarantee names here. But we can do is guarantee great action in the ring with who we do have. There are still great names here. Hall of Famers. No one who has left here still matters. Do you still care about what happened to the Zepples? Or Lee Ashworth? It's about moving forward with the group we have, putting faith in the group we have.

Stephen Squires - Do you have faith in the group we have?

Sault St. Marie - As I've said, you look at the roster we have, with the return of Josh Briskout, Scott Vyper, plus Druscilla and AWS Man, you look down the line and we still have the talent here to compete in this industry.

Stephen Squires - What are your thoughts about Hecate?

Sault St. Marie - She's walking down a long road. It's unfortunate. My goal is to keep this show running well. We've got a good roster. We are consistently in the top listing of shows, and companies. She knows she has a place here, but if she continues to cross that line, that may change.

Stephen Squires - You talked about competing in the industry. You also made mention of being in the top of the industry lists, does it bother you that groups like MVW are moving into the area?

Sault St. Marie - What do you mean?

Stephen Squires - Well, MVW, the fed who picked up Valora after she was fired, they are coming to Cleveland in the next upcoming weeks, basically encroaching on the territory.

[SSM sits and thinks to himself silently.]

Stephen Squires - Does that bother you?

Sault St. Marie - No, of course not. MVW is a lackluster, women's only group. That means nothing to me. They may attract some people over to see what they're about, but women's wrestling, by itself, has always been a bit boring. I don't really see it as a threat. Good for them. This is a good, wrestling fan base. But, the fans will watch MVW and see that we're superior.

Stephen Squires - What about the fact that they've placed posters all around town, including a giant one of Valora replacing the former Lebron James, Nike "Witness" ad on Prospect?

Sault St. Marie - I haven't seen it. So, it must not be that important. Look, can we get off Valora? She's gone, we have no reason to continue to harp on it.

Stephen Squires - What about the rumors that MVW has reached out to female wrestlers here in WMW, like Hecate, Druscilla, Amariie, about leaving WMW and joining Valora.

[Just then, SSM jumps out of his seat.]

Sault St. Marie - God damnit, Squires. Shut the [bleep] up about Valora. If Hecate wants to lower herself to that level, I don't give a [bleep]. You know what, this interview is over. I have done everything possible to push this company forward. If you want to sit there and criticize me because I got rid of that cancer, then that's on you. Not on me. This company is bigger than just one person. And if that hasn't been made clear, then I'll make that clear tonight.

[With that, SSM storms off camera. The scene fades.]

The Lucky Ones vs. Xavier Langston & Thomas Kilik

Writer: Jordan

[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 trench coat, black wrestling tights, and a pair of black wrestling boots. His appearance prompts a mixed reaction from the crowd: while many applaud him for his dismantling of the erratic Marty Poppins, Langston still has some detractors, and some of them are quite loud.] 

Jack Gene - Well, here comes Xavier Langston, seemingly full of confidence despite the fact that he and Thomas Kilik have never teamed up before.

Bill Hughes - Langston's confidence must be in never-ending supply. It's true that Justin and Jasmine haven't teamed up before in Wresting Midwest, but they've been a team before in CMW, and they gave some pretty good matches to some pretty tough contenders.

[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.] 

Jack Gene - Losses to Kronin and Lilly, as well as Hecate and her student Saiphraxis of Sparta are nothing to hang your head over, especially when you're just starting out in Central Michigan. Perhaps...and I can't believe I'm saying it...you're right, Bill? Maybe the dominating victory over Marty Poppins has him a bit too overconfident for his own good?

Bill Hughes - For his sake, I hope not. Like you said before, Poppins isn't really a top of the line guy.

[Xavier slides into the ring and flips to his feet, his trench coat 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.]"

Wayne Inkster - And his partner…

[The Unforgiven" form Metallica starts to play and Thomas Kilik walks out through the curtain, the long, hooded coat over his body and his face semi-hidden in darkness. He stands near the entrance way bowing his head for a moment before looking to the ring. He starts to walk down and slides inside, removing his coat in one fluid motion.]

Jack Gene - You know, Bill, this should be a pretty good team. These two have shown some promise, and hopefully we'll get to see a great match here tonight. 

[Looking at the ropes, Kilik runs at them and climbs up each of them, springing off of the top rope to do a back flip with his arms extended out from his body. He lands on his feet in the middle of the ring and looks up at the lights, pointing to the sky for a moment as the music slowly dies down.]

Wayne Inkster - And their opponents…

["Unstoppable" by Rascal Flatts hits the PA system and a three-leaf clover appears on the big screen. Jasmine and Justin Lucky appear on the ramp holding their arms in the air as the crowd cheers them. They walk on opposite sides of the aisle, slapping hands with the fans. When they get to the ring, both Luckys climb in and pose in the ring.]

Jack Gene - Looks like we're about ready to get underway. 

[ Justin climbs out on to the apron leaving Jasmine to start the match with Xavier as the ref calls for the bell. The two circle the ring then lock up in the center. Xavier backs Jasmine into a corner and hits a well placed knee to the abdomen followed by three vicious chops and tries to whip Jasmine across the ring but she reverses and follows Xavier in with a running clothesline. As he staggers out of the corner Jasmine tries a small package but doesn't even get a one count out of it.] 

Jack Gene - What an upset that could've been! 

[Both wrestlers get to their feet and Xavier starts throwing right hands which connect with Jasmine's forehead backing her to the ropes then he whips Jasmine across the ring and clotheslines her right over the top rope. Before Xavier can capitalize Justin is helping Jasmine up so Xavier tags Kilik in and he charges and leaps over the top rope then quickly gets to his feet rolls Jasmine into the ring and kicks Justin square in the teeth.] 

Bill Hughes - Did you hear that??? I think Kilik just kicked Justin's teeth all the way to Browns Stadium! 

[Kilik gets back in the ring and immediately goes to work on Jasmine with his right hand hitting seven hard shot before lifting Jasmine up onto his shoulder and hitting a running power slam and goes for the cover…] 

Jack Gene - 1… 2. Jasmine kicks out! 

[Kilik lifts Jasmine and whips her to the ropes then catches her with an over head belly to belly. As Kilik gets to his feet the crowd cheers but he quickly stifles it with a little one fingered sign language. Quickly dragging Jasmine over to his corner he tags Xavier and lifts Jasmine up for a power bomb as the he climbs to the top ropes. But Jas gets in three quick right hooks and Kilik falls backward. Jasmine lands on her feet then knocks Xavier's right leg off the top rope dropping him crotch first on the top turn buckle.] 

Bill Hughes - I hate it when that happens!!! 

Jack Gene - Wow, I don't wanna be Xavier right now… 

Bill Hughes - Typical woman, right there Jack. 

[Jasmine climbs the ropes and hits a superplex dropping Xavier across Kilik's chest and leaving all three wrestlers lying motionless. Thinking quickly Justin rushes across the ring and drags Jasmine to their corner and tags himself in then pins Xavier.] 

Jack Gene - 1… 2… KICK OUT! 

[Justin rolls Kilik under the bottom rope to the floor then lifts Xavier up and plants him with a power bomb. Quickly to his feet he drops a leg drop across Xavier's face and tries a cover.] 

Bill Hughes - 1… 2… 3!!! 

Jack Gene - No the ref signals a two count! 

Bill Hughes - What!!! That was three and you know it! 

Jack Gene - Bill the ref says two so it doesn't matter what anybody else thinks… 

[Flash Forward // Justin brings Xavier up and whips him to the corner then follows him in with a spear and as he staggers out of the corner Justin hits a reverse ddt and again tries to pin him this time with his feet on the ropes.] 

Jack Gene - NO!!! 

Bill Hughes - 1… 2.. DAMN Kilik!!! 

[Back in the ring Kilik breaks up the cover and starts exchanging right hands with Justin then out of no where Jasmine rushes across the ring and knocks Kilik down with a clothesline to the side of the head. Meanwhile Justin lifts Xavier up and goes for a right hand which Xavier ducks and lands his patented Who Shot Ya! out of desperation leaving both of them lying on the mat. Jasmine lifts Kilik and opens up on him with a flurry of punches then bounces off the ropes and charges right into a devastating Kilik spine buster. Kilik rolls under the bottom rope and goes under the ring producing a table and slides it in the ring but catches a baseball slide from Jasmine.] 

Jack Gene - The ref has lost control! 

Bill Hughes - He never had it in the first place! 

[Jasmine lifts him up and drives him face first into the guard then the ring steps. While this is going on outside the ring, Xavier has lifted Justin to his feet. The more masculine half of The Lucky Ones is shaky on his feet, and Xavier lines him up for another kick. Justin can't stay on his feet, and drops to one knee. Immediately Langston leaps forward, hitting An Act of Defiance shining wizard kick. Then he sets the table up, but behind him Jasmine creeps up and hits a low blow. Jasmine stands and laughs for several moments while Xavier writhes in pain.] 

Jack Gene - What exactly does Jasmine hate so much about Xavier's… 

Bill Hughes - OH MY GOD Justin JUST TURNED Kilik's FACE INTO PLAYDOUGH!!!! 

[Outside the ring, Justin, who amazingly is on his feet, stands over a bloody Kilik wielding a steal chair which he slides into the ring. // Flash Forward // The shot fast forwards to show Jasmine and Xavier in the ring. Jasmine Lucky shoves Xavier Langston hard against the ropes.]

Jack Gene - What a hard fought match this has been. No matter what happens, these two teams can leave this arena with their heads high!

[She rushes in and tries to throw an elbow into his face. Langston dodges, slips around behind her, and lifts her for a German suplex. Justin jumps into the ring, trying to help her, but he is met halfway by Kilik, who levels him with a huge clothesline, then drops to the mat and applies his inverted Crucifix armbar. Justin screams in pain and tries to tap.]

Jack Gene - No! Justin can't tap because he isn't the legal man! Kilik doesn't have to let go!

[Kilik keeps applying pressure as Xavier waits for Jasmine to get to her feet. Jasmine turns and Xavier immediately wraps both hands around her throat. Suddenly, over the loudspeakers we hear a voice say "Is Wayne Brady gonna hafta choke a bitch?" Langston lifts Jasmine up, holds her until her face starts to turn blue, then drops her hard in a sit-out choke slam. Her brother can only watch, howling in pain, as Xavier goes for the cover.]

Jack Gene - 1...2...3!!! Xavier Langston and Thomas Kilik have won the match! 

[Langston slaps Kilik on the back, grinning. Kilik regards Xavier for a moment, then breaks into a smile as well. The two start to head out of the ring, but then...]

The Heartlands Champ Has Something To Say

Writer: Gras-Dawg

['Get Up' by 50 Cent plays over the PA and the crowd cheers as Gras-Dawg appears at the entryway, holding the Heartlands championship belt over his head.  He pauses there a moment before making his way down to the ring and climbing inside, getting a mic from Wayne Inkster as he paces around in the ring for a moment before nodding.]

Gras-Dawg - Heh.  A'ight peoples... I guess y'all know why da big Dawg be out here so lemme cut right to the chase..

[Gras-Dawg smirks and shakes his head a bit.]

Gras-Dawg - So, some sucka from da East Coast tinks he can jus walk right in ta anutter dawg's turf and piss on his tree?

[Gras-Dawg narrows his eyes.]

Gras-Dawg - Listen up, dawg.  This [bleep] ain't Defiance, or dat WWA Bull[bleep] dat you seem ta tink made you some big star.  You came in and walked around on MAH turf!  You like ta say dat yo word be Law?

[Gras-Dawg grins.]

Gras-Dawg - Well den, I say [Bleep] the Law!

[The crowd roars into cheers as Gras-Dawg stands tall in the ring, glancing back towards the entryway.]

Gras-Dawg - See, I been payin' attention ta tings here.  Dr. Genocide and his pet monkey, Thomas Kilik, Arick Willis, Amariie, and now, you.  Y'all want a shot at mah title.  And me... heh, I say bring it on!  I'll take all you fools on!

[Again the crowd roars it's approval of the fighting champion.]

Jack Gene - Wow!  Gras-Dawg basically just challenged the entire Heartlands division to come and get his title!  We have seen impressive feats from this man before but... ALL of them?

Bill Hughes - Yeah... but if he beats them all... he'll definitely raise his stock and become a Heartlands Champion the likes of Jade and Hecate.  Just think, Brad Johnson and Sault St. Marie are both looking for big time players and NONE of them have approached this man!  This guy would be number one on my list.  For Real.

[Gras-Dawg stands in the ring and continues to smirk.]

Gras-Dawg - So, to Sault St. Marie and/or Brad Johnson, I don't care who you send me up against or if you put me up against all dem fools!  I am Gras-Dawg and I AM da motha [Bleep]in' Heartlands Champ.  I'm da champ now, and I'm gonna be da champ after Hardcore Hell, and dat be da cold, hard troof.

[Gras-Dawg drops the mic and slides out of the ring making his way back towards the backstage area.]

Jack Gene - Well, Gras-Dawg just put the people chasing his title on notice here folks!  And I gotta agree, I think Brad Johnson and SSM should definitely be looking to get this guy on their team.

Bill Hughes - Just not SSM.  Can you imagine how hard his team would be to beat if he had Bundy, Dru, AND Gras-Dawg?  That's a power wrecking crew of enforcers right there...

Jack Gene - It would be formidable, that's for sure.  Let's hope Gras-Dawg doesn't sign with SSM.

Louie Cwik Talks With Xavier Langston

Writer: Brian

[Backstage, as Langston parts the curtain, Louie Cwik is waiting for him with a mic in his hand.]

Louie Cwik - Langston, how do you feel about your win tonight against the Lucky Ones?

[Langston pauses for a moment before a small smile creeps up on his face.]

"Da Man" Xavier Langston - I guess it's betta to be good dan lucky, eh Louie?

[After a chuckle at his own not-so-original pun, Langston walks out of shot.]

Hecate calls out Sault St. Marie

Writer: Hecate

[The opening cords of "Wytches" by Inkubus Sukkubus start to play through the arena while on the videotron images start to flash past; images of 3 candles, owls, black sheep, crossroads, 3 masks, 3 torches, groves of willow and yew trees, the images cycling through as the song plays. Hecate makes her way down to the the ring, barely acknowledging the fans around the ring that reach over the ringside barricades to touch her as she passes.]

Jack Gene - We found out earlier this week that Sault St. Marie effectively put Hecate in an "on call" status each week at Graveyard shift; and outside the scheduled Midwest Tag League 4 matches, she won't know who she will be facing if anyone each week until the show.
 
Bill Hughes - Talk about not being able to prepare or scout out your opponent, Hecate has become Salty McGee's most wanted lately and he's determined to not let her get off the hook as easily as he belives Valora did.
 
[Hecate walks around the ringside, swiping a mic from the timekeepers table and slides through the ropes into the ring. Walking towards the side of the ring where the entry way is, Hecate lifts the mic to her lips.]
 
Hecate - It's time Sault, here we are at Graveyard Shift 125; what is it going to be tonight? Did I show up tonight for nothing or have you decided to sacrifice someone else to sate your ego?
 
Jack Gene - Hecate is calling Sault St. Marie out.
 
Bill Hughes - You know I have nothing but respect for Hecate...
 
Jack Gene - Nothing but lust is more like it.
 
Bill Hughes - As I was saying, I have nothing but respect for Hecate; but Salty McGee has been livid since he saw that poster of Valora in the downtown Cleveland area earlier this week. Calling him out might not be in her best interest.
 
[Just then the STO theme plays through the arena as Sault St. Marie walks out from the back and stands at the top of the entry way. He takes a moment to adjust his suit and tie and then lifts a mic of his own.]
 
Sault St. Marie - You know, I guess I've been too easy on you, Hecate. I was hoping you would have realized by now what your role is here. But, suffice it to say, I'm really tired fo talking with you. I'm tired of asking you to just shut up and get in line.

[The crowd boos.]

Sault St. Marie - My job is to make sure that the right matches get booked and this crowd gets the show they came to see. So, I'm glad to see you decided to show up tonight Hecate. Because, you do have a match. This crowd wants to see you fight.

[The crowd pops.]

Sault St. Marie - And the rumor has it that, female wrestling is something that isn't done enough around here. I disagree, but to each his own. Hecate, I have a very special opponent for you lined up. Lets call it a trip down memory lane, and without further adieu.
 
[With that, he points to the curtain. "Everybody's Fool" by Evanescence plays over the sound system as Amariie makes her way out of the back, pausing to give Sault St. Marie a wicked look before making her way down to the ring. Inside the ring Hecate sighs and just shakes her head, almost as if she was expecting something like this. She tosses the mic away and moves back from the ropes to allow Amariie to enter the ring.]
 
Jack Gene - Good Lord! Sault St. Marie is sending Amariie Maerthos out as Hecate's opponent tonight, pitting friends and fellow members of the Daughters of Darkness against each other.
 
Bill Hughes - First Sault recruits Druscilla to his side to oppose Brad Johnson recruiting Hecate, then Jade declares herself a neutral faction and now Salty McGee sends Amariie against Hecate; this is a sad time for your average red blooded American male.
 
[Amariie slides into the ring, rising to her feet and walks up to Hecate in the center of the ring. The two members of the Daughters of Darkness stand face to face and start talking back and forth to each other. Amariie makes a guesture towards the mat and then makes a three count on her hand but Hecate just shakes her head. This continues on for several moments.]

Jack Gene - Looks like Amariie might be trying to talk Hecate into taking a lay down win but Hecate doesn't appear to be going for it..either way we will be right back after commercials with the rest of this impromptu match set up by Sault St. Marie.

[The shot fades to black just before the commercials kick in.]

Amariie Maerthos vs Hecate

Writer: Hecate

[The shot opens up as Graveyard Shift returns from commercial to see that Amariie has Hecate against the ropes and is laying in a few knife-edged chops to the Greek woman. Amariie then sends Hecate across the ring to bounce off the opposite ropes, following for a few steps before jumping forward into a hand spring and coming out of it into a corkscrew back elbow that hits Hecate flush on the upper chest. Amariie immediately goes for a quick cover but Hecate is able to kick out and even turns the kick out into a roll over and locks in an arm bar as the Greek wrestler rises up to one knee. Amariie lands a few punches to Hecate's midsection but not enough to break the hold, the Romanian is able to work her way back up to a vertical base. Hecate responds by shifting into a hammer lock which Amariie quickly spins out of before Hecate could fully lock it in, leaving the two women staring at each other after that exchange as the crowd cheers for the display of wrestling.]

Jack Gene - Welcome back to the action folks, Amariie was not able to get Hecate to agree to the easy win by allowing Amariie to lay down for her.

Bill Hughes - I am glad that Hecate wouldn't take Amariie up on her offer, I would much rather see the two of them go at it in a hair pulling, clothes ripping cat fight.

Jack Gene - Don't think things will go that far, but once that bell rang these two have gone at it full bore. Being stable mates and having fought each other several times in the past before, both know the other well.

[Flash Forward // Hecate has Amariie in a side headlock, grinding down on the Romania's ears as she clamps down tightly. Amariie tries to push Hecate off several times but each time, Hecate puts on the breaks and clamps down even more on the headlock. Finally Amariie breaks the hold by jumping up and dropping down to the mat, driving Hecate's chin into her lifted knees, sending the Dark Priestess staggering back towards the corner. Amariie quickly jumps to her feet and charges after Hecate, actually overrunning her opponent and climbs up the corner by hopping to the middle and then top rope and jumping back off in one motion, twisting in the air and catching the still dazed Hecate in the back of the head with a flying knee strike that sends Hecate down to the mat where she lays unmoving. After a moments hesitation, deciding between an attempted pin fall and following up; Amariie hits the ropes and comes off with a handless cartwheel, twisting into an elbow drop that finds it's mark and now Amariie goes for the pinfall. Hecate is able to kick out before the count of two and Amariie keeps the pressure on with a side head lock of her own.]

Jack Gene - Amariie has been keeping up with Hecate so far this match, using her speed and using the advantage that she knew she would be facing Hecate tonight to so far keep the Dark Priestess off balance for the most part.

Bill Hughes - Amariie has gotten some good shots in and it's not often Hecate is the larger wrestler in the match, she's used to being the speedier of the wrestlers in the ring but not this match another advantage Amariie has so far taken full advantage of.

Jack Gene - Sault St. Marie was right in one thing though, this is a match the fans are eating up. Sault St. Marie may or may not get the win he was looking for tonight, but no matter how the match ends, the fans will have won.

[Flash Forward // Amariie delivers a side kick to Hecate's midsection, doubling the Dark Priestess over and quickly darts to the ropes, bouncing off and connecting with a running neckbreaker on the Greek wrestler. Amariie is quickly back to her feet, hesitating just long enough for Hecate to start to get back to her feet and then hits the ropes again. The Romanian wrestler bounces off the ropes and goes for another swinging neckbreaker but this time Hecate steps into Amariie, catching her and uses Amariie's own momentum to spin around a full 360 before planting Amariie into the mat with a spinebuster. Hecate rises up to one knee and grabs Amariie by the hair, lifting the other woman by the hair and delivering a series of wicked elbow strikes to Amariie's face and head before pulling the dazed Romanian all the way to her feet. With no wasted movement, Hecate applies a hammerlock to Amariie, then spins her around into a front facelock while still holding onto the hammerlock and drives Amariie's head face first into the mat with a Devil-lock DDT. Without a moments pause, Hecate spins around and locks on a Crippler Crossface on Amariie, pulling back on Amariie's neck while the referee checks for a submission. Amariie yells out no as she struggles to get free or crawl her way to the ropes, finally after several moments the later comes as Amariie is able to reach out and hook a foot over the bottom rope.]

Jack Gene - Just that quickly, Hecate was able to turn this match completely around. Amariie went to the well one time to many and Hecate made her pay. Now it's on Hecate to continue this offensive surge going forward to win the match as so far neither woman has held the advantage for very long.

Bill Hughes - The way these two have been going back and forth all match, it's going to come down to the first one who can capitalize big on a mistake will win the match.

Jack Gene - No matter the outcome, this match has shown off just how good Amariie can be when she's on her game. Both women are showing why they are former champions here in this match.

[Flash Forward // Hecate has Amariie lock in a standing arm bar again, really twisting that arm around several times and bending Amariie forward where she can deliver a knee lift to the Romanian's midsection. Amariie struggles and pushes herself fully upright again, then shows off her own athletic skill by cartwheeling forward and reversing the arm bar into an arm drag of her own. Amariie follows up with a drop kick to the rising Hecate, sending the Greek woman down to the mat once more and continues the offense with a running knee strike to the side of Hecate's head as the Dark Priestess gets to one knee. The Romanian hits the ropes and goes for her cartwheel elbow drop once again but Hecate rolls out of the way and Amariie collides with nothing but canvas. As both women get back to their feet, Hecate steps forward and wraps her arms around Amariie's waist, lifting the slightly smaller woman up and then snap twists around to drive Amariie into the mat with a variation belly to belly spinebuster-like suplex. Hecate pulls Amariie back up to her feet and sets Amariie up for a vertical suplex but Amariie is able to block it twice before Hecate gets her up in the air, Amariie escaping by flipping over Hecate's back to land on her feet. A couple of left jabs stuns the turning Hecate long enough for Amariie to connect with her spinning backfist.]

Jack Gene - I'm surprised these two are still going it at with such energy, a token of just how good each of their conditioning is. I hate to say it, but I think you are right Bill, if neither woman makes a mistake we could be here for quite a long while.

Bill Hughes - Amariie has been training hard to get ready to face Gras-Dawg again and Hecate has always been able to keep up her level of intensity long periods of time. Both are in peak condition and I could watch them all night long.

Jack Gene - I'm going about the match going on for awhile, keep focused now.

[Hecate ducks under a clothes line attempt by Amariie, who in turn ducks under thrust kick Hecate attempts as the Dark Priestess reverses momentum. Amariie spins around and snaps out with a leg and catches Hecate in the midsection, doubling her over while Amariie runs to the ropes and bounces off them.]

Jack Gene - Amariie seems to be smelling victory here, she has Hecate lined up for what appears to be her flipping axe kick.

Bill Hughes - This could be the opening Amariie has been looking for, if she can hit the axe kick, Hecate will be ripe for the taking.

[Amariie takes a small hop before she reaches Hecate and then jumps into a forward flip, extending one leg for the axe kick, but Hecate steps out of the way at the last moment. Amariie manages to land on her feet, turning just in time to get caught and driven hard to face first to the mat with a Hades Bound. Hecate doesn't go for the cover though, instead she rises up to one knee and locks on the Shoulder Lock.]

Jack Gene - That is how quick Hecate can hit the Hades Bound, and she can deliver it from just about any position in the ring. Amariie is trapped in the center of the ring in the Shoulder Lock, that's it...Amariie has tapped out to the Shoulder Lock!

Wayne Inkster - The winner of this match via submission...Hecate!!!

[Hecate immediately releases the Shoulder Lock as soon as the bell sounds, remaining on one knee to check on Amariie even as the referee lifts her hand in the air.]

Jack Gene - Hecate shows once again why she's never to be taken likely in the ring, it only takes a moment for her to snap on one of her many painful submission moves.

Bill Hughes - And Hecate is a mistress of catching that one small misjudgement and turning it into a victory, she's so damn patient in the ring when it comes to that.

Jack Gene - Don't you mean she's a master of catching?

Bill Hughes - What and have her think I was calling her a guy? I'm not suicidal.

[Hecate helps Amariie to her feet as Jade slips into the ring, Hecate and Amariie having words and both nodding their heads slightly before all three raise their hands in the air, Hecate making the "For Life" sign with her free hand, which brings a roar of approval from the crowd, before the Daughters of Darkness walk to the back as one.]

If A Tree Falls Down Backstage...

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up in the back where Lumberjack is walking out of the Foxxy Grandpas' lockerroom. He's got a big smile and a big axe. If you know what I mean. From stage left walks Louie Cwik.]

Louie Cwik - Lumberjack, can I get a few words from you about what we saw happen earlier tonight, with you getting involved in the opening contest, causing BBW to lose to the Foxxy Grandpas?

[Lumberjack smiles as he adjusts the axe on his shoulder.]

Lumberjack - I wouldn't say that I caused them to lose. I mean, I didn't force Thad Williams to enter the ring. I didn't keep Bob Wire from making the save. All I did was come down to watch the match from ringside.

Louie Cwik - For weeks, Thad Williams and his team have been after you, to get an answer from you. What was the offer?

Lumberjack - The offer isn't even worth me talking about it. What I will say, Lou, is that I do have an answer. I do have an answer for Thad Williams and BBW. And that answer is... /

[Just then, Bob Wire runs into the scene and attacks Lumberjack from behind.]

Louie Cwik - Oh! No!

Lumberjack - Get off me, you...

[Wire cranks back and slams a right hand into Lumberjack that knocks him off of his feet. He grabs the axe and lands a wicked shot to Lumberjack's head using the handle.]

Louie Cwik - My god! Get some help! He's been opened up!

[Wire lays a boot or two onto the unconscious Lumberjack as medics and security run in and pull Wire off. The scene fades to a commercial as blood appears above Lumberjack's eye from the axe shot.]

The Return of Scott Vyper

Writer: Scott and Rob

["Machine Gun Messiah" by Sybreed blasts over the PA and the crowd erupts in a mixture of boos and cheers. Seconds later, Scott Vyper comes out wearing his usual navy blue suit. Vyper casually walks down the ring, climbing the stairs and steps through the ropes. Wayne Inkster hands Vyper a mic and Vyper looks over the audience. After pausing for a moment, he begins to speak.]

Scott Vyper - Ever since I reappeared onto the WMW seen, people have asked me "Hey Vyper, where have you been?". I'll touch on that in a little bit. I'd like to take a moment to iterate what's going on now. I find it absolutely hilarious that the next big war within WMW happens to be between STO's Sault St. Marie and WMW's Brad Johnson. You got 2 people who care about the business in 2 different directions. You got Sault, who cares about putting money into STO's pocket, then you got Brad, who's looking to put money in WMW's rather hollow pocket. Both can absolutely care less what happens to the individuals inside the company, instead, they rather do "what's best for the industry..." or "what's best for business".

[The crowd boos at Vyper's comments. Vyper smirks as he looks over the audience.]

Scott Vyper - See, this is what I was trying to avoid. I foresaw all of this happening as soon as that out of shape piece of **** Sault St. Marie hit the scene. The Pinnacle of Power was supposed to be an uprising against this. To put the power in hands who knew what to do with it. Let's take a look at some of the major stars who were members of the Pinnacle shall we? Jade... Valora... Sub-Beast... Ryven... Kronin... Druscilla... ALL of these people, big names... and all of them wore the Pinnacle banner. Now, Ryven is Sault's errand boy... Valora got pushed out the door and Jade... now here's an interesting piece of the puzzle. Jade, my love... This is a woman who is taking my same philosophy and applying it, creating an alternate... a choice...

[The crowd cheers as Vyper continues to praise Jade.]

Scott Vyper - So... where do I fit in? Where does the blue haired, former Hardcore, Ace Suprior and 3 time Great Lakes champion, WMW Hall of Famer belong in the grand spectrum of things? At this point and time, I can not answer that question. Naturally, Jade is my girlfriend and while the easy choice would be to side with her... I'm willing to hear all sides out before I make a choice. Now as far as MTL is concerned... I admit... teaming with Umbrage was a shock to me too. Umbrage and I have stood on opposite corners many times... In fact... Back in 2005... Umbrage was kind enough to welcome me to WMW the first time I stepped in here by beating the living **** out of me.

[Vyper pauses for a sec while the crowd once again erupts in a mixture of boos and cheers.]

Scott Vyper - That's why... the sooner we get these matches done, the better. Umbrage has proven he will be a team player... I can respect that. There is no chance however, for Umbrage and I to be... best of pals. We are simply going to go into this thing... dominate... and leave so that he can get drunk, and I can put more important things ahead of me.... Now onto where I've been...

[Just then, the lights go out and the arena is plunged into darkness. When the lights come back on, the crowd explodes into thunderous cheers as Kronin is standing right behind Scott Vyper, trademark bat in hand, new shades and the black trench/tactical suit we saw from his promo making up the outfit he wears.. Scott Vyper looks around for a moment, trying to quiet the crowd before turning and seeing Kronin, a sight that causes him to stumble backwards in surprise. Kronin lifts his baseball bat and points it directly at Scott Vyper.]

Kronin - Well, well, well. How very Vyper. Sit on the sidelines, licking your wounds, soaking in your bitterness and then come back and claim to be a prophet about the troubles plaguing the company? Wow. Just wow man, I guess we should all drop down on our knees and thank the 'Wrestling Messiah' for coming back to save us, eh?

[Scott Vyper raises his eyebrow, he begins to raise the mic to respond but Kronin cuts him off.]

Kronin - No. You shut up and listen. You are not a messiah, Scott. You never have been. You're a cancer. A disease in this business. I dismantled your Pinnacle of Power once before. Then I sided with it when Jade made it into something better, nobler then it had been before. Then you came back into the picture and well... shortly after, the Pinnacle was D.O.A. But that's okay, isn't it Scotty? As long as Scott Vyper gets his pay, gets his 30 pieces of silver, he'll do any job needed? THAT is why you and Valora got on so well. You two are both mercenaries. No the problem with a mercenary, Scott?

[Kronin narrows his eyes and rips off his shades.]

Kronin - They got no honor!

[The crowd roars as Scott Vyper grits his teeth and clenches his fists. Kronin takes a step closer.]

Kronin - They do things like... run and hide. How fitting it is that you ran from the cage when you couldn't beat me and your protege, Valora, tried to do the same thing. And it's time to be honest, Scott. Look inside yourself and tell me it hasn't eaten at you the same way it's eaten at me. Tell me what thought when through your head when I kicked out of the Vyper Driver. Tell me that your career, your legacy didn't flash before your eyes. Be honest for once in your life, you miserable son of a bitch!

[The crowd explodes into cheers, hoping for these two to hook up and fight each other one more time as they now stand toe to toe with each other.]

Scott Vyper - Oh, I can talk now? I figured you want to spew more bull**** first. First off, to blame me for the demise of Jade's iteration of MY Pinnacle is completely asinine. You didn't make the Pinnacle better, you turned it into "Super Happy Fun Time" of Power, and you wonder why TDA mopped the floor with you guys. You had Ryven being a REAL mercenary for Sault, you had Jade who left me alone to clean up the mess, sorry hun but it's true. And you... oh you're the most complicated piece of clockwork I've ever seen! How do justify your wild claims Kronin? Let me ask you a question... Did I not win YOUR Ace Superior Championship that night? Did you NOT go on to become a Great Lakes Champion after that? Kronin... you should be thanking me...

[The crowd begins to boo at Vyper's claims.]

Scott Vyper - You SHOULD be worshipping the god damn ground that I walk on because rather YOU like to admit it or not... I... MADE... YOU! Had I not crawled out of that cage while you were hulking up like a damn moron... you would STILL be in the Ace Superior division, fighting wrestlers beneath your caliber. So for once in your life Kronin... stop looking at it as black and white. For once in YOUR life, be honest with yourself... and say thank you. Say thanks for making you who you are today...

[Kronin glares at Vyper as the crowd erupts in boos and harsh remarks towards Vyper.]

Scott Vyper - I came back... with pure intentions. I didn't come back here to steal the spotlight. I didn't come back here to ruin the newest foundation of Wrestling Midwest. I simply came back here to make things more interesting. To add a little bit of chaos factor in the mix. If I knew that people were still hanging onto the past, I would not have returns so hastily...

[Kronin paces around, nodding at the reply. Finally, he stops and turns back to face Vyper.]

Kronin - Well here Scott, let me make it real easy for you. You claim you're here to help out. To take WMW out of the tailspin Sault St. Marie is taking it into, well I'm going to give you a chance. because tonight. In this ring right here. People are finally going to see Scott Vyper vs. Kronin II. No Disqualifications, must be a winner match. We are going to see which of us is the better fighter. Tonight, the 'Wrestling Messiah' meets up against.... me. Just me. See, I don't need a fancy nickname, Scott. I don't need a marketing gimmick. I'm just going to do what I do best. Come down to this ring, kick your ass, and go on back to the locker room and think about my next target. You're at a crossroads, Scotty. After tonight, you can help fix the company, or you can be part of the problem. 

[Kronin grins.]

Kronin - But tonight. Tonight you have to prove to everyone in this arena that you are better then the BEST technical wrestler in the WMW. I hope you got a new finisher in your downtime cause the Vyper Driver sure as hell won't finish me off tonight. But I got a few moves that'll end your night on a bad note for you. So uh, maybe you should go to the back, and try to figure out where you're going to run off to this time, Scotty Boy. Cause tonight. Well tonight is when I take the first step back the promised land of being Great Lakes Champ.

[Kronin slaps Vyper on the shoulder.]

Kronin - Good luck, man. I have a feeling you'll need it.

[With that, Kronin leaves the ring, keeping an eye on Vyper guarding against a sneak attack and then makes his way up the ramp to the backstage area.]

During the Break

Writer: Garvin

[Just as Kronin was leaving, Sault St. Marie appeared at the top of the ramp with a smile on his face.]

Sault St. Marie - You know, Kronin. You got me thinking. There's obviously a lot of "beef" here between you two. And, from what I'm getting from the fans is that they'd like you two to settle this in the ring.

[The crowd pops.]

Sault St. Marie - And who am I to stand in the way of booking a match that the fans want and that's right for this business? So, how about we settle this fight right here, right now, in the middle of the Wrestling Midwest ring.

[The crowd pops again. Just then, SSM waves towards the back and a ref runs out and down towards the ring.]

Sault St. Marie - Kronin, Scott Vyper, this match begins now. Inkster, get on the mic and make this official.

[With that, he walks to the back and Kronin heads towards the ring.]

Scott Vyper vs. Kronin

Writer: Amanda

Jack Gene - This match could easily end up being the match of the night.  We have two legends in the ring.  One already a Hall of Famer, one is a sure fire Hall of Famer.

Bill Hughes - And to make it even better, these two just genuinely don't like each other.  Though Vyper DID make Kronin and Kronin could be a bit more grateful.

Jack Gene - Please.  Kronin was on the rise long before that first cage match for the Ace Superior Championship.  Scott Vyper is always looking to steal credit that isn't his.

[The camera switches to show Wayne Inkster standing in the ring.  Scott Vyper stands in one corner, Kronin in an opposing corner.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, the following match is set for one fall and it is a No Disqualification Grudge match!  Introducing first, hailing from Chicago, Illinois.  He stands 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighs in at 248lbs.  He is a WMW Hall of Famer.  He is the Wrestling Messiah SCOTT VYPER!!!

[Scott Vyper holds up his hands, getting some cheers but mostly boos as he points to Kronin and mouths the words.  "Hear that?  Wrestling.  Messiah."  Kronin rolls his eyes, saying nothing.]

Jack Gene - And give the devil his due, Sault St. Marie stepped up and signed this match right away, and as a result, we get to see a pay per view quality match here for free on Graveyard Shift.

Bill Hughes - Hmph.  I don't have to give that Son of a Bitch anything.  He fired Valora.

Jack Gene - Now he's gonna fine you!

Bill Hughes - Let him try.

Wayne Inkster - And introducing his opponent.  Hailing from Berlin, Germany but residing in Chicago, Illinois.  He stands 6 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs in at 270lbs.  He is one half of the WMW Tag Team Champions, he is KRONIN!!!!

[The crowd explodes as Kronin lifts up his right fist into the air and then points at Vyper and mouths the words.  "You're mine."  Vyper rolls his eyes and yawns making the 'talking' motion with his hand.]

Jack Gene - I don't think it can possibly be understated just how much these two do not like each other.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, these two men would genuinely love to end the career of the other, and that's saying something for Mr. Pansy ass Nice Guy Kronin.

Jack Gene - You mean the same Kronin that seems to have gotten a attitude adjustment and would likely break you in two?

Bill Hughes - What?  I'm supposed to be afraid of the [bleep]in' Neo routine he's doing now?  I mean, he broke the number one rule of trash talking.  He mentioned the Juggernaut without saying 'I'm the Juggernaut, Bitch!"  It's an actual rule, look it up.

[Jack shakes his head as the camera switches back to the ring, where Kronin and Scott Vyper have walked up to the middle of the ring and are staring each other down toe to toe in the middle of the ring.  John Law calls for the bell and the two stand there a moment exchanging words before Vyper pulls back his fist, only to kick Kronin in the groin, doubling Kronin over and throwing a punch at Kronin's head, only to have his eyes widen in shock when Kronin catches the fist and nails Vyper with a big time right hand, using his left hand, which is still grabbing Vyper's hand, to pull Vyper back and nail him with another right hand, dropping Vyper to a knee.  Vyper fires back with a blatant lowblow that brings Kronin to a knee and forces him to release Vyper.  Vyper then gets to his feet and puts his boot right in the face of Kronin, sending him toppling to the mat.]

Jack Gene - And already, Vyper is looking to take advantage of the no disqualification stipulation with a couple of low blows and a straight boot to the face.  Kronin will have to be wary of the Vyper's underhanded nature if he wants to win this match.

Bill Hughes - Haha!  I can't believe Kronin was that stupid to forget who the hell Vyper is and what he's famous for!

[Vyper bounces off the ropes and charges towards Kronin but Kronin explodes up from a knee and dives into the air, hitting Vyper with a flying Shoulder Block that sends Vyper flying to the mat and quickly through the ropes and out onto the floor.  Kronin wastes no time and bounces off the ropes and as Vyper gets to his feet, he turns just in time to be nailed as Kronin does a suicide dive over the ropes and slams into Vyper's ribs, slamming him into the guardrail.  The crowd cheering loudly and responding with chants of 'Holy Shit!']

Jack Gene - Oh my God!  Kronin went airborne and high risk there!!  We never see that from Kronin and now those already injured ribs of Vyper just got a major blow to them!

Bill Hughes - ....Okay, that was pretty cool.

[Kronin drags Vyper to his feet and ping pongs him, slamming him rib and midsection first into the ring apron and then the guardrail and then whips him towards the steel steps, but Vyper reverses it, sending Kronin towards them, but at the last second, Kronin steps onto the steel steps and launches himself forward, landing on the floor safely, only to turn around into a flying dropkick from Scott Vyper who took the same path Kronin did, using the steel steps to launch himself into the air.]

Jack Gene - Wow!  And now Vyper answering back!  He's really favoring those ribs, but if you're Scott Vyper, you gotta hope there was enough in that dropkick to keep Kronin down for a bit

Bill Hughes - Or you're digging through your pockets looking for 'rusty'

[Both men are slow to their feet.  Kronin gets to a knee shaking his head.  Vyper clutches his ribs, gritting his teeth as he pulls himself to his feet and grabs a cup of beer from a fan at ringside and as Kronin comes in, he turns and throws the beer in Kronin's face, blinding him for a moment.  Vyper then lifts Kronin up and drops him crotch first on the guard rail.  Backing up a couple steps and nailing Kronin with a big time uppercut that knocks Kronin into the crowd, tumbling onto a couple of fans.]

Jack Gene - Whoa!  Heads up!  Some fans just got a bit closer to the action then they might have liked there!

Bill Hughes - B.S.  That's why you pay the big money for ringside seats.  When those fans recover they're gonna be bragging to their friends that Kronin got knocked the [Bleep] Out right on them!  Good thing Lilly's with AWS Man though as I don't see any 'fun happy time' in Kronin's future.

[Scott Vyper debates about heading into the crowd with Kronin but then shakes his head no and makes his way back to the ring, digging under it and pulling out a table and setting it up.  Meanwhile, Kronin recovers and comes over the guardrail.  Vyper turns and the two trade punches before Kronin buries a knee into Vyper's gut, bounces Vyper's face off the set up table and then rolls Vyper into the ring.  Kronin follows him in, stalking him.]

Jack Gene - And it looks like Scott Vyper is hoping to have return of the Blue Ray DVD, but Kronin is wisely getting the action back in the ring.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, cause he's a wuss.

[Vyper gets to his feet and turns around, locking up in a collar and elbow tie up with Kronin.  The two struggle back and forth, trying to gain leverage over the other.  Vyper buries a knee into Kronin's gut and tries for a vertical suplex.  Kronin blocks the attempt and tries for one his own, Vyper is lifted up but slips behind Kronin and grabs him in a reverse waistlock, trying for a German Suplex, but Kronin blocks it, burying his elbow into Vyper's face and escapes the hold, trying to whip Vyper into the ropes but holds onto the hold and pulls Vyper to him, where he lifts Vyper up and over effortlessly with a T-Bone Suplex, Vyper rolling around on the mat, holding his back.]

Jack Gene - What a technical display there.  With his underhanded moves, it's easy to forget that Vyper is no slouch in the technical wrestling department himself and he and Kronin had a great exchange right there, folks.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, but sooner or later, Vyper had better stop playing around.  Kronin might think he actually has a chance to win this match! 

[Kronin pulls Vyper to his feet and hooks him, grinning to the crowd as he lifts Vyper up as if to go for a Vertical Suplex, holding him there for several moments before slamming him to the mat face first with a front slam.  Kronin pops back up to his feet and jumps on the mat, yelling for Scott Vyper to get up.]

Kronin (yelling):  Get Up!  Get you son of a [Bleep]!

[Scott Vyper gets to his feet slowly, shaking his head and Kronin grabs him in a rear waist lock and lifts him up, taking him down with a German Suplex, maintaining the hold as he pulls Vyper up again and takes him down with a second German Suplex, again maintaining the hold and pulling Vyper up and taking him to the mat one more time with a release German suplex, the crowd roaring as 'Kronin!' chants break out.  Kronin jumps to his feet and looks around at the crowd, almost stopping to play to them but instead turns his gaze right back on Scott Vyper.]

Jack Gene - My God, listen to these fans!  This match is really going Kronin's way and you can tell he is feeding off the energy in this crowd!  I have to say, I like this new, intensity Kronin has found!

Bill Hughes - This...is definitely not good for Scott Vyper.  If he doesn't find away to take the crowd out of this match, he's screwed.

[Kronin drops down to a three-point football stance, his gaze locked on Vyper who is trying to get to his feet.  Vinny Vegas comes running to the ring with a steel chair and tosses it into the ring.  Vyper grabs the chair as he gets up... Kronin charges trying for a spear and....

WHAP!

As Kronin charges, Vyper turns around with a baseball swing and cracks Kronin on the head, but Kronin was coming so fast, the chair ends up getting speared into Vyper's midsection and both men end up on the mat.  Kronin is busted open, bleeding fairly moderately from his head.  Vyper is writhing on the mat, holding his ribs.]

Jack Gene - My God look at the carnage, folks!  Kronin trying to spear Vyper in his injured ribs but Vinny Vegas with the run-in, bringing a chair which Vyper used, though it looks like he took some damage as well!

Bill Hughes - Yeah, but Mr. Juggernaut over there looks to be out cold!

[Indeed, Kronin does look to be out cold.  Scott Vyper uses the ropes to pull himself to his feet and coughs, holding his ribs as he glares down at Kronin.  Vegas is shouting for Vyper to pin him but Vyper shakes his head, moving to the middle of the ring and setting the chair up in the middle of the ring and then turns to look back at Kronin, an evil smile crossing his face as he walks over to Kronin, dragging him to his feet.  He leads Kronin over towards the chair, grunting as he lifts Kronin up into a fireman's carry before running forward a few steps and moving Kronin into a DDT position, dropping him head first onto the chair , Kronin hitting with such force that the chair bends and twists in the ring.  Scott Vyper jumps to his feet and pumps his fist in the air, bending over Kronin and yelling at him while paintbrushing him.]

Scott Vyper (Yelling) - Vyper Driver won't keep you down, huh?!  Get up from that you Eurotrash [bleep]er!

Jack Gene - My God!  Vyper Driver onto that steel chair!  That has to be it!

Bill Hughes - Damn right!  So much for Kronin's boasting!!

[Vyper pins Kronin but the mangled chair prevents both of Kronin's shoulders from being pinned.  He cries out in pain as the mangled metal presses into his body but John Law refuses to count.  Scott Vyper eventually jumps up and starts yelling at John Law to count.  Finally, Vyper kicks the chair out from under Kronin and pins him again.  John Law drops down and counts 1....2...3no!  Kronin gets the shoulder up!  Vyper slams his fists into the mat and jumps to his feet pulling his hair in frustration.]

Jack Gene - No!  Kronin kicks out AGAIN from the Vyper Driver!!  The crowd is going nuts here folks!!

Bill Hughes - Oh no!  Now you have to ask yourself... if I'm Vyper, I'm wondering if Kronin was right and the Vyper Driver just can't beat Kronin...

[The stadium is rocking now as "KRONIN!  KRONIN!"  chants break out.  Vyper looks around, seemingly lost for a moment and then waits for Kronin to get to his feet. Kronin slowly, ever so slowly pulls himself up to a knee, shaking his head, blood pouring down his head and face.  Vyper runs up and slams his fist into Kronin's head once, twice, and three times, keeping Kronin on his knees.  Finally Kronin shrugs off one punch, then another.  The crowd noise picks up, if that's possible.  Vyper punches again but Kronin jumps to his feet, nailing Vyper with a European Uppercut that sends the blue haired legend staggering to the ropes as Kronin jumps up and stomps his foot on the mat, firing himself up as the crowd roars.  As Vyper bounces off the ropes, Kronin charges forward and locks Vyper in the classic Abdominal Stretch move, torquing back and every so often taking his fist and slamming it into Vyper's ribs causing him to cry out and wince in pain.]

Jack Gene - Kronin is getting his second wind back folks and now he's got Vyper in the grips of the abdominal stretch!  This is a basic wrestling move, but it wrecks havoc on your rib cage, making it hard to breathe and we already know Vyper's ribs are less then 100%.  Kronin is now making every single breath that Scott Vyper draws pure torture!

Bill Hughes - It's not THAT bad a move!  If it's so evil how come no one has EVER tapped out to it?

[Kronin continues to pound Vyper's ribcage with his free hand, as the camera zooms in, we can see bruises and welts starting to form.  Kronin then grins as an idea comes to him and he holds his free hand up.  Vyper sees it and his eyes widen even as he grits his teeth in pain.  Suddenly Kronin shapes his free hand into a claw shape and grabs a chunk of Vyper's bruised rib cage as he cinches in the Abdominal Stretch, causing Vyper to cry out in pain, trying in vain to free himself.]

Jack Gene  - Oh my God!  Kronin has employed the Iron Claw as well as the abdominal stretch!  Listen to Vyper scream in agony and tell me that the Abdomnial Stretch isn't that bad of a move!

Bill Hughes - He stole this move from AWS Man!  Only AWS Man uses the Mandible Claw!

Jack Gene - Yeah.  also AWS Man's version never works while Kronin's seems to be working pretty well.

[In the ring, Vyper, still crying out in pain, is trying to position himself in a spot to help him leverage Kronin over with a hiptoss but Kronin fights it and maintains the hold for what seems like forever.  Finally, a good minute into applying the dual submission, Kronin grunts and lifts Vyper up and plants him on the mat with a gutwrench powerbomb, both men lying exhausted on the mat after the move.]

Jack Gene - Oh Man!  Finally the torturous hold is ended, but Kronin goes right back to Vyper's ribcage with a massive Gut Wrench Powerbomb.  The crowd is still electric but the blood loss has to be catching up to Kronin here.  You gotta think this match needs to end soon.

Bill Hughes - I gotta agree, both of these men have given us their all tonight and I gotta believe both of their gas tanks are on 'E' right about now.  But you know what, I'm actually going to give Kronin some props here tonight.  You said at the beginning of the match these two men were legends... well... they're damn sure fighting like legends right now...

Jack Gene - You can say that again! 

[In the ring, Kronin slowly gets up and wipes a bit of the blood from his eyes as he makes his way over to Vyper's prone body, pulling him to his feet, measuring him and nailing him with a big time right hand, followed by a second and then a third, driving Vyper into the corner where Kronin climbs up to the second turnbuckle and begins raining down punches on Vyper's head.  The crowd counts with him until he gets to 10 but then Vyper grabs his legs and runs forward, planting Kronin on the mat, both men again lying exhausted on the mat as John Law surveys both men and begins the 10 count...

[John Law gets to 9 before Kronin gets to his feet, staggering back a bit from blood loss.  John Law checks on him and Kronin waves him off.  Vyper is up soon after and charges trying to nail Kronin with a clothesline but Kronin dodges the attempt and out of nowhere locks in his sleeperhold, dragging Vyper to the middle of the ring as Vyper's arms flail about trying to find a way to free himself.]

Jack Gene - Sleeperhold!  Sleeperhold!  Kronin's got it locked in tight and even IF Vyper can get to the ropes, there's no Disqualification!  Vyper needs to actually break free from the hold!

Bill Hughes - My freaking GOD!  When is Kronin going to get a trademark finisher from this decade?  He's using a submission move that wasn't even that good in the 80's when it was 'big'!

[Vyper struggles, trying to get to the side of Kronin for elbow shots or a possible means to break the hold, but Kronin expertly matches Scott Vyper step for step and grits his teeth, the camera zooming in, showing Kronin's muscles straining and Vyper's face turning red from lack of oxygen..]

Jack Gene - Vyper is in a bad way, here folks!  He's fading fast.  Kronin's height and weight advantage really come into play here and if Scott Vyper doesn't manage to break this hold soon, he's a dead duck.

Bill Hughes - Oh come on!  This would be like Vyper being pinned after a Leg Drop!  No one EVER loses to this move!  It just doesn't happen!

[Vyper drops to a knee, then to his other knee as Kronin keeps the leverage on, Vyper's eyes rolling back into his head as he stops moving.  John Law comes over and yells for Vyper a few times.  When Vyper doesn't respond, he lifts Vyper's arm and holds it in the air, tapping the hand a few times first and then lets it drop.  He then repeats the move and lets it drop again.  Again the hand falls limp.  Kronin keeps the hold on as the crowd noise slowly builds and rises.... John Law lifts the hand up one final time and drops it.  When it drops, he calls for the bell and orders Kronin to release Vyper.  Kronin does and Vyper drops face first onto the mat, unconscious as the crowd explodes into massive cheers.]

Jack Gene - he did it!  Oh my GOD!  Kronin has done it folks!  Kronin has beaten Vyper and beaten him definitively by putting Vyper to sleep!  So Bill... I guess we have at least one name on the list of people who have lost to the sleeperhold.  Scott Vyper.

Bill Hughes - Oh man... we're NEVER going to hear the end of this!  What a disastrous return to singles action for Scott Vyper!

Jack Gene - But what a night for Kronin!  A year and a half in the making, he finally gets retribution, and can say that he beat Scott Vyper!  And what a match for Kronin to earn his first victory via the sleeperhold!

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, the winner of the match, by submission, KRONIN!!!!

[Another thunderous ovation from the crowd as Kronin pumps his fist in the air and glances down at Scott Vyper, nodding to himself before he stumbles out of the ring and heads towards the back.]

Louie Cwik Talks with Josh Briskout

Writer: Josh

[The shot opens up in Josh Briskout's locker room. Louie Cwik enters the scene.]

Louie Cwik - Josh, if I could talk to you about your win earlier tonight.

Josh Briskout - Honestly, I'm way too busy to worry about the past. All about the future. Gotta prepare for AWS Man and his main event match. Keeping the belt on him is the only thing left that matters tonight.

Louie Cwik - Oh, okay. Well, can I...

[With that, Briskout pushes Cwik out of the room and closes the door. The scene fades.]

Louie Cwik Talks With Kronin

Writer: Rob

[The shot opens up backstage in Kronin's locker room.]

Louie Cwik - So Kronin, big win out there. You finally beat Scott Vyper. How do you-

[Kronin leans in and smiles.]

Kronin - I'm sorry, what did you say?

[Louie looks around confused.]

Louie Cwik - You... beat, Scott Vyper.

[Kronin grins and nods his head.]

Kronin - I'm sorry man, could you say that one more time. I kinda like the sound of it, but there's something... missing...

[Louie looks around very confused and slowly repeats himself.]

Louie Cwik - I said you BEAT Scott Vyper.

[Kronin grins and shakes his head.]

Kronin - No, I destroyed. Scott Vyper. DEE-STROYED! Finally. After about a year and a half of questions, of all the B.S. that went with that match, I finally put that smug, arrogant son of a...

[Kronin trials off here, stopping himself and taking a breath before continuing.]

Kronin - I destroyed Scott Vyper. I proved once and for all that I am better then the GREAT Hall of Famer. You know what that means, right? That means these fans here... finally have their reward, finally have their reason to look to me to be the guy.

[Kronin nods.]

Kronin - That's right. I'm the guy. I'm the guy who made AWS Man say He Quits. I'm the guy that ended Sub-Beast's career. I'm the guy that just put Scotty too Snakey to sleep. I'm the guy that's now going to go on to get the GLC title shot, that will then grab, the title at Hardcore Hell. That's right I'M THE GUY!  I'm the guy they call Kronin. And soon, very soon. I'm gonna be the guy they call... '3-time Great Lakes Champ.'

[Kronin turns and heads off camera as the scene fades to black.]


AWS Man (also known as Bill) vs. Druscilla

Writer: Aaron

[The shot opens back up at ringside.]

Jack Gene – Welcome back, fans. We've taken our last commercial break now, which means it's time for the match we've all been waiting for: the Great Lakes title match.

Bill Hughes – Yes! This is going to be awesome, Jack. AWS Man vs. Druscilla, unquestionably the two greatest technicians on our roster today, going head to head for the top title.

Jack Gene – I don't know if I agree with that, we have several other wrestlers who can give them a run for their money such as Kronin, Jade, Ryven-

Bill Hughes – I said unquestionably, Jack, and I meant it … at least now that She Who Shall Not Be Named is gone.

Jack Gene – Well, regardless, this is Druscilla's GLC rematch from AWS Man (also known as Bill) winning her title at Party in the Plaza, and yes, it should be a fantastic match.

[Wayne Inkster is standing in the ring with a microphone.]

Wayne Inkster – Ladies and gentlemen, it is now time for our MAIN EVENT, for the WMW Great Lakes Championship!

[The fans pop.]

Wayne Inkster – Introducing first, challenging for the title tonight … she stands at 6 feet even and weighs in at 220 pounds … hailing from London, England … a former Great Lakes and Ace Superior champion … DRRUUUSCIILLLLAAAA!!!

[The lights in the arena dim and Druscilla's voice speaks over the PA saying, "England Prevails!" 'Can Die No More' by Lake of Tears then plays over the PA and Druscilla walks out slowly, holding her chalice and stands at the entranceway, looking down her nose at the ring, a smug sneer on her face. The crowd boos but Druscilla ignores it as she makes her way down the ramp towards the ring. When she gets there, she sets her chalice aside and climbs into the ring, giving a sideways glance towards the entryway as she leans back against one of the turnbuckles.]

Jack Gene – Druscilla looks as arrogant and unconcerned as ever. This will be her first singles contest with the Insane One, but Dru is confident as always that she'll be the better woman.

Bill Hughes – Any other time, I'd say she should be, but against AWS Man … I just don't know. There's a reason he's held the GLC more than anyone else in WMW history.

Wayne Inkster – And the champion … standing 6'1" and weighing 236 pounds … from "Freakville," NC … a five-time GLC and four-time Midwest Tag League champion … AWS MAN (ALSO KNOWN AS BIIIIILLLLL)!!!

["Three Point One Four" by the Bloodhound Gang plays as the Insane One walks out from the back, immediately met by a wave of boos from the crowd. The title is strapped around AWS Man (also known as Bill)'s waist, and his valet Lilly is following close behind, as always carrying Pen on a pillow. The Insane One struts down the ramp, clearly as unconcerned about the match as Druscilla is.]

Jack Gene – And here comes AWS Man for his first match since winning the title, accompanied by his newly won valet Lilly. I just feel terrible for her, being made to wear that humiliating costume by AWS Man.

Bill Hughes – First off, get your facts straight, Jack. AWS Man had no interest in Lilly, so he gave her to Pen, who's the one making her wear the Leia bikini. Second, get off your high horse. Gras-Dawg was going to make Amariie wear probably the exact same thing, or maybe something even more revealing, until she got out of it by saying he was the better man. And you never had a problem with THAT, did you? No, because Gras-Dawg's a fan favorite, which makes it OK. Your hypocrisy is sickening.

Jack Gene – Oh, I don't know that Gras-Dawg was ever actually going to go through with that; I think he was just trying to teach Amariie a lesson. And even if he did, she was the one who lost the match and had to face the consequences. Lilly wasn't even involved in the match that's now changed her career and separated her from Kronin.

Bill Hughes – Oh, but she was involved. Have you already forgotten that she's the one who handed Kronin the chair that cost him the match? As far as I'm concerned, Lilly knew exactly what she was doing. She wanted out from under Kronin's oppressive thumb.

Jack Gene – Oh, give me a break, Bill…

[By this time AWS Man (also known as Bill) is in the ring. He lifts his arms and has Lilly remove the title from around his waist, then hold it in the air and turn a circle with it like a boxing or UFC ring girl. Lilly then exits the ring and hands the title over to the timekeeper, before putting Pen in a chair at ringside to watch the match while Lilly remains standing.]

Bill Hughes – Ha! Pen gets to sit down while Lilly has to stand. Classic.

Jack Gene – Right, because I'm sure the damn spatula's legs get really tired…

[Referee John Law speaks briefly with both competitors, before signaling for the bell.]

Jack Gene – And it's on! But neither wrestler is immediately moving to attack. They're still in their opposite sides of the ring, staring each other down.

Bill Hughes – Because they're both plotting out their strategy, Jack. Druscilla and AWS Man are both thinking man's wrestlers – yes, even AWS Man. Neither of them are going to just blindly rush into action.

[Finally, Druscilla and AWS Man (also known as Bill) both dart forward and lock into a collar-and-elbow tieup. After a momentary struggle, the Insane One begins backing Druscilla up towards her corner.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man has a slight weight and height advantage, giving him the edge in this tieup. But I'd still say that Druscilla is the stronger competitor when it comes down do it.

Bill Hughes – Oh, definitely, especially if you're talking about pound-for-pound. She just doesn't need to demonstrate her full power just yet.

[After pushing Druscilla back into her corner, AWS Man (also known as Bill) quickly backs up a few steps. John Law interjects himself to keep the Insane One from stepping back in there and pummeling Druscilla in the corner. Druscilla simply watches him coolly, not making a move to leave the safety of the corner. When she does step out of it, AWS Man (also known as Bill) engages her in another tieup, and this time backs her into a parallel corner, where Law again forces the Insane One back.]

Jack Gene – I'm not sure I get this. Druscilla doesn't seem to be putting forth much resistance at all, or attempting to get any offense in. What's the deal here?

Bill Hughes – And that, Jack, is why you'll never be as good a commentator as me: because you're stupid. Druscilla is playing mind games with AWS Man. The longer she waits to attack, the more frustrated he's going to get, and the more likely he'll make a mistake. Look, you can already see it in his demeanor.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) paces back and forth a bit, impatiently motioning Druscilla to come out of the corner while she just watches him with a cold smirk. Finally, Druscilla slowly walks out of the corner, still keeping the referee between her and the Insane One. After making the crowd wait several more moments, she moves in as if for one more tieup, but suddenly paintbrushes AWS Man (also known as Bill) in the side of his face, where it's unprotected by his paintball mask. The slap is hard enough to make the Insane One stumble a few steps, giving Druscilla a chance to begin pummeling him in the back of the head with heavy blows.]

Bill Hughes – Ha! You see! Man, you must get tired of me always being right!

Jack Gene – I'll let you know if it starts happening more than once every blue moon. But yes, this time you do appear to have been correct, because Druscilla is suddenly striking with everything she has, and aiming her attacks directly on AWS Man's head. We've all heard the rumors that he's still feeling the effects of a concussion from a couple months ago, which may have been worsened at Party in the Plaza despite his winning the match. His head is definitely a smart place for Dru to focus.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) tries to cover up, but Druscilla still backs him into the ropes with repeated blows. She then whips him off the opposite side, but when the Insane One returns, he catches her with a spear. AWS Man (also known as Bill) quickly transitions into a mount position, from which he traps Druscilla in the Slap the Freak Around. Druscilla twists her head around to try to avoid the barrage of blows, but most connect.]

Bill Hughes – Ooh, but don't count AWS Man out yet! Personally, I don't think there's much to those concussion rumors. I wouldn't be surprised if AWS Man started spreading the rumor himself just to make people think he's more vulnerable than he really is. Getting people to misunderestimate him is his specialty.

Jack Gene – I see you've been studying up on the George W. Bush book of expressions…

[Druscilla uses her strength to push AWS Man (also known as Bill) off of her and roll over towards the ropes. He scrambles up and moves in for the attack again, but she grabs him by the pants and falls backwards to propel the Insane One through the ropes to the outside. But AWS Man (also known as Bill) lands on his feet and swiftly turns to reach under the ropes and trip Druscilla as she tries to stand back up. He then slides back into the ring and climbs on top of her again, putting her in another Slap the Freak Around. Despite their dislike of both wrestlers, the crowd applauds AWS Man (also known as Bill)'s tenacity.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man actually gets a pop from the crowd here, who so far have just been booing champion and challenger alike.

Bill Hughes – I think they just like seeing Druscilla get slapped around. The fans have always been jealous of Druscilla's poise and beauty.

Jack Gene – I think it's more accurate to say they don't like the way she constantly lords her power and wealth over them as if they're peasants.

Bill Hughes – "As if" they're peasants? Oh, they are, Bill. They're just in denial.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) doesn't stay on Druscilla long this time, instead getting off and allowing her to rise as well. As the Dark Countess gets up to her hands and knees, the Insane One moves forward and kicks her stiffly in the ribs. Druscilla cries out in pain and pauses, giving AWS Man (also known as Bill) the chance to deliver another kick. This second one seems to anger Druscilla more than hurt her, as she surges to her feet and kicks the Insane One in the gut, then pulls him into a short-arm clothesline. But AWS Man (also known as Bill) ducks the clothesline and, when Druscilla turns back around, scoops her up onto his shoulder in an upside-down position.]

Bill Hughes – AWS Man's going for the Drop You On Your Freakin' Face, the move he won the title with! This could be one of the fastest GLC defenses ever!

Jack Gene – I doubt it. Even if he connects, I don't think it will be enough to put Druscilla away this early.

[But the move doesn't connect, as Druscilla immediately begins fighting it by elbowing AWS Man (also known as Bill) in the head. He staggers back into the ropes, allowing Druscilla to slide off of his back onto the apron, and drop from there to the floor.]

Jack Gene – Druscilla escapes the moves and retreats to the ringside area to regroup.

Bill Hughes – More smart strategy by Dru. If AWS Man really is suffering from a concussion, he needs to finish her quickly before his injury worsens. Buying more time in the match works in the challenger's favor.

[Druscilla paces around ringside, taking a moment to give the stinkeye to the booing fans at ringside. As she sneers at some of the so-called "peasants" in the audience, AWS Man (also known as Bill) takes the opportunity to bounce off the ropes on the opposite side and catch Druscilla with a corkscrew plancha as she turns around. He pulls himself back to his feet, looking around as if in shock at the cheers the move received.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man is definitely not used to having the fans cheer anything he does. It's probably been over a year since that's happened. I think it might actually be distracting him.

Bill Hughes – Heh, Lilly is definitely not one of those cheering anything AWS Man does. She's just standing there next to Pen's chair, looking miserable.

Jack Gene – Can you blame her?

Bill Hughes – Sure, as long as I don't have to have a good reason.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) picks up Druscilla and bangs her head off the ring barricade. As she stumbles away, he hooks her for a vertical suplex, but as he tries to execute the move he finds it blocked by Druscilla hooking her leg through his. Druscilla then begins hammering on top of the Insane One's back, causing him to bend forward a bit so Druscilla can grab him in a front chancery for a DDT; but before she can drop him, AWS Man (also known as Bill) charges forward and slams her back into the ring apron.]

Jack Gene – Druscilla just nearly dropped AWS Man on his head, which could have spelled the end for him if he's in as bad shape as we've heard he might be. But the GLC thought quickly and bought himself some more time in this match.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) then grabs Druscilla and shoves her shoulder-first into the steel ring steps. He takes a moment to taunt the crowd, which receives him some more boos. The Insane One seems surprised, apparently expecting more cheers.]

Bill Hughes – Hey, these idiot fans are booing him now! What gives?!

Jack Gene – I don't think they were ever cheering for AWS Man himself, just for some of the moves he was performing. When it comes down to it, he's still an ass who the crowd are always going to prefer to boo, especially when he's actively taunting him.

Bill Hughes – But he only taunts because he cares!

[After arrogantly scraping Druscilla's face with his boot, AWS Man (also known as Bill) now rolls the former champion, still nursing her shoulder, into the ring. The Insane One follows her in and waits from a half-crouched position for Druscilla to stand. When she does so, he tries for a Knock Your Freakin' Head Off (thrust kick), but Druscilla ducks and immediately hits AWS Man (also known as Bill) with a big falling forearm to the back of the head, causing him to drop like a stone and roll around, clutching his head.]

Jack Gene – Ooh! Druscilla manages to avoid what could have been a knockout move, and turns the tables on AWS Man with another big shot to the head!

Bill Hughes – Oh, man. I hope it's not true about AWS Man's multiple concussions … because if it is, a few more shots like that could threaten to end his career. And nobody wants to see that happen.

Jack Gene – I think Kronin and Lilly might beg to differ…

Bill Hughes – Na, not even them. Kronin would rather be the one to end AWS Man's career personally, and as for Lilly, she'll learn to love AWS Man, she just hasn't had time yet!

[Druscilla walks over and pulls AWS Man (also known as Bill) to his feet by the arm. Without ever releasing the arm, she pulls him into a short-arm clothesline that roughly knocks the Insane One back down to land on the back of his head. Druscilla stalks around AWS Man (also known as Bill) for a moment before pulling him up to repeat the same move. She then begins methodically stomping on the top of his head, garnering louder boos as she continues to do so.]

Jack Gene – This crowd obviously has no love for AWS Man, but even they don't approve of what Druscilla's doing here, which could quite frankly be jeopardizing AWS Man's career.

Bill Hughes – Oh, you mean like exactly what I was saying like a minute ago? Yeah, Jack, way to steal material from me once again.

Jack Gene – I was hardly stealing from you, I was just reiterating a point.

Bill Hughes – I don't know what that means, and I won't respond to it… Actually, I will. You suck ass.

[Druscilla backs up and waits for AWS Man (also known as Bill) to try to sit up, just so she can rup up and plant a boot in the center of his forehead. She then crouches next to him and begins raising the Insane One's head and repeatedly slamming it off of the mat. John Law soon intervenes and asks Druscilla to back off so that he can check if AWS Man is still able to compete.]

Jack Gene – Referee John Law, doing the right thing here by checking on AWS Man. Nobody has to convince me how big of a jackass the current GLC is, but he's still a WMW legend, and I'd rather see him survive to compete another day.

Bill Hughes – I can't blame Druscilla for targeting the head, but even I have to admit she might be getting carried away here. I mean, if it was Kronin or someone, then she could have at him, but AWS Man's a different story.

[Based on his responses, Law determines that AWS Man's good to continue, at least for the moment. He backs off, but Druscilla continues to wait until AWS Man (also known as Bill) begins to pull himself up in the corner, at which point Druscilla comes in and begins pummeling the Insane One as he's too out of it to defend himself. Law tries to force her to back off, but Druscilla makes full use of her five seconds before pulling AWS Man (also known as Bill) out of the corner by his hair. Druscilla winds up for another big forearm to the head, but before she can deliver it, the Insane One hits her with a shot to the gut, then another to break her grasp on him.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man is starting to fight back! Guess there's some life in the champ after all.

Bill Hughes – Of course. Only an idiot would have ever doubted him.

Jack Gene – You were the first to say his career might be in jeopardy!

Bill Hughes – Oh, that was just for dramatic effect…

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) backs Druscilla into the ropes and whips her towards the other side, but the Englishwoman reverses. On the rebound, the Insane One goes for a clothesline, but Druscilla sidesteps to avoid it and grabs him in a sleeper. AWS Man (also known as Bill) struggles violently at first, but his movements quickly become dulled.]

Jack Gene – Oh, sleeper locked on by Druscilla! Good tactic to use on a possibly concussed opponent. With AWS Man's brain already being abnormally swollen, it should be much easier to put him to sleep.

Bill Hughes – Yeah, it's smart, but come on. I'd like to see something more exciting to finish the match. Maybe Druscilla's just pissed that AWS Man's made fun of her for tapping to Pyre at Party in the Plaza.

Jack Gene – Yeah, I think it's a good bet she hasn't forgotten about that one.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) sinks to his knees, then to the mat, as Law comes in to check on him. But the Insane One continues to struggle enough to avoid Law calling the match. With one last burst of energy, he fights back up to his feet, then reaches up to rake Druscilla in the eyes. With the goth chick temporarily stunned, he's able to elbow her in the face to escape her grasp. AWS Man (also known as Bill) then takes off into the ropes, and ducks the instinctive big boot attempt from Dru on the rebound. After bouncing off the other side, the Insane One returns to take Druscilla down with a flying cross body. His momentum causes him to roll several feet away from her, too spent to make a cover.]

Jack Gene – A surge of energy from AWS Man keeps him in this match! But is it a case of too little, too late, Bill? Druscilla's done a lot of damage to his head this match, and I'm not sure AWS Man even has enough wits left about him to realize he needs to make the cover, were he physically capable of doing it.

Bill Hughes – Jack, just exactly what the hell kind of learning ability do you have that prevents you from remembering the awesomeness of AWS Man (also known as Bill), though he's displayed it time and again? Don't ever count him out.

Jack Gene – You know, sometimes you're just downright hurtful…

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Druscilla both slowly make it up to their feet, with the Insane One having a slight headstart. As Druscilla makes it up, AWS Man (also known as Bill) hits her with a big slap to stun her. He then rebounds off the ropes again, but this time isn't quick enough to avoid Dru's sudden big boot.]

Jack Gene – A big boot from Druscilla puts AWS Man back flat on his back! That impact didn't look like it did his head any favors.

Bill Hughes – No, I'm sure it didn't…

[Druscilla collapses as well after delivering the boot. She rolls over to her hands and knees and crawls over to the ring ropes to help herself up. Once she stands, she turns to see AWS Man (also known as Bill) staggering towards her. Druscilla quickly kicks him in the gut, then grabs him by the shoulder and propels him headfirst through the ropes into the steel post. The Insane One slowly sinks to the outside of the ring.]

Jack Gene – Oh, my God! Druscilla just cracked AWS Man's head into the ring post, and that's got to be it. With the damage to the head that he's already sustained, there's just no way AWS Man can continue after that.

Bill Hughes – I would have to agree. Maybe Druscilla can win this match by decision or something, but AWS Man's done.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill), now bleeding all over the front of his paintball mask from a cut along the top of his head, tries to get up using the ring apron, but collapses again. Lilly looks on with satisfaction, as John Law begins to count the Insane One out. But Druscilla slides out to break the count and delivers a boot to AWS Man (also known as Bill)'s head as he tries again to sit up. She then picks the bloody Insane One up and rolls him in the ring.]

Jack Gene – Oh, come on. John Law's really going to let Druscilla continue this beating?

Bill Hughes – Well, in Druscilla's defense, she can't win the title by count out. It's not really fair to cost her the title because she beat AWS Man up too badly.

[Druscilla slowly follows AWS Man (also known as Bill) in, looking exhausted but also ecstatic that she has the match won. She covers the Insane One, grinding her forearm in his face as she does so. Law drops down for the cover. 1 … 2 … 3- But Law sees that AWS Man (also known as Bill) has maneuvered his foot under the bottom rope, breaking the count. Druscilla becomes furious at the stoppage of the count. Instead of dragging the GLC farther from the ropes and covering him again, she picks him up, shoves him into the corner, and begins pummeling him once more.]

Jack Gene – It's strange to say I'm almost starting to feel bad for AWS Man, but… Well, it might just be smarter for him to give up the GLC this match and preserve his career for a while longer.

Bill Hughes – But that's what makes AWS Man a great champion, though you never give him his due credit. That title means everything to him. After how hard he worked to win it, you think he's just going to give it up in his first defense? He risked his career to gain it, and he's damn sure going to risk it to keep it.

[The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Josh Briskout makes his way down the ramp. Dr. Genocide stops at ringside, pounding the mat and urging AWS Man (also known as Bill) to fight back. Law sees him and warns him to stay out of the ring.]

Jack Gene – Wait, here's Josh Briskout, who's formed a weird relationship with AWS Man over the past few weeks. Apparently AWS Man went to him for help rehabilitating his concussion, which I'd think an actual doctor might have been more useful at, but I'm sure you'll call me an idiot for even suggesting, Bill.

Bill Hughes – What? Why would I do that? Briskout's a madman, of course AWS Man shouldn't have gone to him. That was a bad move.

[Druscilla pauses from kicking AWS Man (also known as Bill) in the face to yell at Briskout, and tell Law to eject him from ringside. Law explains that Briskout hasn't done anything illegal yet to warrant being ejected, which only exasperates Druscilla. She moves in to deliver another boot to AWS Man's head, but this time Law intervenes and forces her to back off under the threat of disqualification. Druscilla paces, getting even more infuriated as AWS Man (also known as Bill) is given some time to recover.]

Jack Gene – Druscilla seemed perfectly content to take advantage of the corner rule earlier this match, but now that it's working in AWS Man's favor, she evidently has a problem with it.

Bill Hughes – It IS a pretty stupid rule, when you think about it. Why can't you beat someone up just because they're next to the turnbuckle? They should fight back if they don't like it.

[Law eventually allows Druscilla to resume her attack on the Insane One, who is now bleeding more heavily from the top of his head. But as she moves in, the Dark Countess suddenly finds herself flattened by a Knock Your Freakin' Head Off! As Druscilla falls flat on her back, AWS Man (also known as Bill) collapses forward, landing next to her with an arm draped over her. Law drops down for the count. 1 … 2 … 3- But Druscilla shoots her shoulder up in time to break the count, getting mostly boos from the crowd.]

Jack Gene – I don't know if the fans are booing just because they hate Druscilla and will boo her no matter what, or if some of them actually consider AWS Man the lesser of two evils. But either way, a lot of fans were hoping she'd be put away right there.

Bill Hughes – Honestly, even as awesome as he is, I don't think AWS Man has enough left in the tank to finish her off. He should just get DQed or something.

Jack Gene – Bill! That's a terrible thing to encourage a Great Lakes champion to do.

Bill Hughes – Fine, he can do it the stupid way and try to win, but I don't think that'll go too well for him.

[Druscilla slowly rolls over and pushes herself up to her feet. She picks up AWS Man (also known as Bill), who seems to have spent the last of his energy with that kick, and whips him towards the ropes. She lifts him up on the rebound for the Black Hole Slam, but the Insane One grabs her by the head and pushes off the nearest ropes with his feet, turning the move into a running springboard tornado DDT. The force of the impact sends AWS Man (also known as Bill) rolling away, going underneath the bottom rope to fall out of the ring once more.]

Jack Gene – What a counter! AWS Man might have actually been able to win with that incredible DDT, but he went tumbling out of the ring! He desperately needs to get back in there before Druscilla can recover.

Bill Hughes – Seriously, this has to be his last chance in this match. We all know about Druscilla's uncanny resilience. If she suddenly sits up all refreshed, it's over for AWS Man.

[At ringside, Briskout suddenly runs over and snatches Pen off of the chair next to Lilly. He jogs over to AWS Man (also known as Bill) and helps him up while Law is checking on Druscilla. He hands Pen to the Insane One, who hides the spatula behind his back as Law turns around and sees Briskout next to him. Law yells at Briskout and points to the back, indicating that this time he is ejecting Dr. Genocide. But while Law is busy with Briskout, who's playing innocent, AWS Man (also known as Bill) slides into the ring and readies Pen for a shot from the spatula as Druscilla suddenly sits up and starts to rise to her feet.]

Jack Gene – Hey, Briskout handed Pen off to AWS Man! He's going to try to give her an inanimate bitch smack! … Er, pardon my language, fans, that's just what he calls a hit from Pen.

Bill Hughes – Dirty mouth, Jack. But it looks like Druscilla was right to want Briskout ejected as soon as he came down. Obviously he was up to no good! His name is Dr. Genocide, for crying out loud!

[As AWS Man (also known as Bill) is about to charge forward for the shot, Lilly shouts a warning to John Law. He turns around and sees the Insane One with the spatula poised, and swiftly snatches it away from him. AWS Man (also known as Bill) turns and immediately begins yelling at Law about "inanimate discrimination," or some gibberish. The Insane One's antics keep Law from noticing Druscilla crawling up behind him and nailing him with a low blow. As AWS Man (also known as Bill) starts to collapse forward, Druscilla stands up and catches him, hooking both his arms behind him to lift the Hall of Famer into the air, and bring him crashing back down with her Dark Endings finisher, which slams the Insane One face-first into the mat.]

Jack Gene – Dark Endings! Law missed the low blow that set up the move, because he was busy depositing of the weapon that Briskout introduced into the match!

Bill Hughes – WHAT?! Lilly just ratted out her own master! I'm pretty sure it says in her contract she shouldn't do that!

[Druscilla confidently rolls AWS Man (also known as Bill) over and makes a lackadaisical cover, as Briskout looks on in dismay from the ramp and Lilly watches with a satisfied smirk on her face. Law drops down for the count. 1 … 2 … 3! The bell rings as "Can Die No More" plays over the PA, and Druscilla slowly rises. Law hands her the title, which Druscilla holds aloft over her head as the crowd gives her a mixed reaction, though with more boos than cheers.]

Bill Hughes – Druscilla did it! She now begins her second GLC reign, the first woman in this company to achieve that! That's right, neither Jade or She Who Shall Not Be Named managed to do what Druscilla just did!

Jack Gene – But Bill, I hope you realize the irony here. You and AWS Man have been having a great time mocking Lilly for inadvertently costing Kronin the title when she handed him a weapon, but Briskout just did the exact same thing to his buddy AWS Man! If it weren't for the introduction of Pen in this match, AWS Man could possibly still have won!

Bill Hughes – Yeah, you can blame Briskout, but he was just trying to help. The real culprit is Lilly. I swear, that woman is a curse! She ends up costing whoever she's managing the title! AWS Man needs to just do himself a favor and fire her after this.

Jack Gene – I suppose he would have authority to do that, but we'll just have to wait to see his reaction… Folks, we have a new GLC, but we are out of time tonight. We'll see you next week, as MTL4 continues!

[The shot fades.]

Dark Matches

All dark matches take place as the crowd enters the arena before the show begins to broadcast.

Jordan Keyser vs. Hank Haskins
Keyser and Haskins went 2 minutes an    d 38 seconds. By the end of it, the crowd had just about completely entered the ring area of the arena. Some cheered for WMW action, while most booed Keyser, because it's Keyser. He made quick work on Haskins, and really took him to school. Keyser d. Haskins after hitting the perfect execution. Afterwards, he made it clear to the crowd that he had what it took to be a Champion here in WMW and he would fulfill that legacy very soon.



Graveyard Shift 124

Posted: July 16th, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | 1 Comment »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:

Dark Matches
Justin Lucky vs. Jerry the Clown

Main Card
Josh Briskout vs. Lumberjack
Xavier Langston vs. Marty Poppins
Arick Wills vs. Emo Girl
Shawn Cortez vs. The Emo Girl

Main Event
Umbrage/Vyper vs. Father Nathan/Black Friar




Hecate arrives at the WMW Arena

Writer: Hecate/Garvin

[The camera view opens up on a number of WMW Security personal standing in front of the WMW Wrestlers entrance, all of them looking down the short hallway that leads to the parking area where voices could be heard approaching. The security personnel do not look too happy to be assigned this duty.]

Hecate - Look, the longer this goes on the more damage it does to WMW...

[Hecate and Brad Johnson turn the corner from the parking area into the hallway leading to the door and pause as they see the Security personnel. Hecate shakes her head sadly and looks at Brad Johnson. Brad Johnson looks at the security personnel and lets out a sigh.]

Brad Johnson - Sault St. Marie might be General Manager, for now, but I'm the one who signs your paychecks. I suggest you get out of the way and let us past.

[Hecate gives the security personal a sweet smile as they look at one another and then back to Brad Johnson and set aside, one of them even opening the door for Brad Johnson and Hecate. Hecate gives them another sweet smile as she saunters past into the building followed by Brad Johnson.]

Graveyard Shift 124 - July 16th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 124! And we are coming to you live from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio here on Friday night. And Bill, as we just saw, Brad Johnson escorting Hecate into the arena, it's apparent that he's not going to let what took place last week happen again.

Bill Hughes - And it can't. Brad Johnson really looked weak last week, just taking what Sault St. Marie through at him, and didn't fight back. But, now Hecate's here. I wonder if we'll see Jordan Keyser arrive as well. He's also been rumored to have been banned from the arena by St. Marie.

Jack Gene - Well, I suppose we'll see how that will unfold later on tonight, but let's run down the card we have. Josh Briskout is here tonight, and he'll take on Lumberjack. Arick Wills takes on Emo Girl in what some are suggesting could be the next challengers for the Heartlands Championship. Plus, we also have Justin Lucky, who's also a front-runner of that race, takes on...

[Just then, "Wytches" by Inkubus Sukkubus start to play through the arena while on the videotron images start to flash past; images of 3 candles, owls, black sheep, crossroads, 3 masks, 3 torches, groves of willow and yew trees, the images cycling through as the song plays.]

Jack Gene - Oh, and Hecate not waisting any time getting out here.

Bill Hughes - You'd think she may consider playing it cool in the back, not making any noise in the back, but noooo...

Jack Gene - Well, you didn't actually expect her to be quiet.

[The Dark Priestess Hecate makes her way down to the ring dress in street clothes, taking a moment on her way to acknowledge the fans cheering for her at ringside before she climbs into the ring and takes a microphone from one of the attendants.]

Power Plays

Writer: Hecate/Garvin

Hecate - Right now Wrestling Midwest is at the cusp of a crossroads; right now the only people being hurt by this are the wrestlers in the back and all of the fans here in Cleveland, Ohio.

[Cheap pop.]

Hecate - While I can't speak for you all, I can say that those of us in the back who have been pushed around for Sault St. Marie's personal amusement are fed up with his drek. I came to Wrestling Midwest to wrestle, to fight, to compete... voted Ms. Tomorrow by you fans and I'm not even allowed to compete on the biggest show of the year, that's total...

[Suddenly the STO theme plays, cutting off the rest of Hecate's words as Sault St. Marie walks out of the back with a microphone in hand. Sault St. Marie has a slight arrogant smirk on his face as he looks down at Hecate in the ring. Hecate for her part, just glares back at Sault St. Marie.]

Sault St. Marie - Who let you in the building? You are not booked tonight, so...

[He pauses and smiles.]

Sault St. Marie - By the way, it's "Mr. Tomorrow", and just going by the rumors in the back, I think that's a pretty accurate statement.

[The crowd boos.]

Sault St. Marie - But, you know, maybe you're right, Hecate. I mean, you are a former Heartlands Champion. The longest reigning Heartlands Champion. You've obviously put yourself on the map by doing well inside of this ring, and who am I, really, to say you shouldn't be out here competing. Because, you should be. You should be competing, in front of the entire Wrestling Midwest fan base.

[Just then, Thad Williams leads John Bundy and Bob Wire out onto the stage.]

Sault St. Marie - And, why wait? I say, we do this now.

Jack Gene - But, she's not dressed to compete. She's still in her street clothes.

Bill Hughes - Apparently, Sault plans on making this a lot more difficult for Hecate then she had hoped for.

[Wire and Bundy head out to the ring.]

Sault St. Marie - Hecate vs. John Bundy and Bob Wire. It's a win/win. You get what you want... and I'll get to watch you get...

[Just then, Brad Johnson appears on the stage.]

Brad Johnson - All right, Sault.

Jack Gene - It's Brad Johnson!

[Sault turns and looks towards him. Hecate stands in the ring waiting for Bundy and Wire to climb in.]

Brad Johnson - Look, I think you're booking abilities, at times, can be top notch. But this?

[He points to the ring.]

Brad Johnson - I don't know, it just seems like it's a little short-sighted. You've got Bundy and Wire, one tag team, going up against one-half of The Celestial Avatars, and...

[He puts his right hand on the back of his head as he looks around thoughtfully.]

Brad Johnson - I guess I just don't get why you wouldn't make this match open up MTL4?

Jack Gene - MTL4?!

Sault St. Marie - Brad, I think...

[Johnson steps closer to him and interrupts him.]

Brad Johnson - Actually, I think that's an awesome idea. Ladies and Gentlemen...

[He turns towards the crowd.]

Brad Johnson - Tonight, we begin the 4th edition of the Midwest Tag League Tournament. MTL4. 6 teams will enter and they'll all be competing for the right to face off against Revolution at Burn 2010 for the MTL Championship.

[The crowd cheers.]

Brad Johnson - Teams like Bundy and Wire, Celestial Avatars, and a few others. This time, however, it'll be a bit different. Instead of a long, drawn out, round robin-style tournament, we're going to go back to a traditional bracket tournament. That tournament will begin after Hardcore Hell. Before we get there, though, we'll be having a few preliminary matches. I guess you could say, we're going to have a 4 week "season", where each team will be competing in matches to determine their bracket placements.

[He turns back to SSM.]

Brad Johnson - The season starts now. The first match, if Hecate and her partner accept, will be the Celestial Avatars vs. Bob Wire and John Bundy.

[Just then, "The Thing that Should not be" by Metallica blasts from the PA as Jade walks out from the back. She walks past both Johnson and SSM and heads to the ring.]

Jack Gene - And it looks like Jade has accepted! This match is going to happen... next!

[The scene fades to a commercial.]

The Celestial Avatars vs. Bundy and Bob Wire

Writer: Tabi

[The shot opens up in the ring as Bob Wire has Jade locked up in the center of the ring. He's got her in a rear naked choke. Jade fights her way towards the ring ropes then jumps up and pushes off the ropes with her feet, sending Wire down to the mat and rolling over him into a pinning combination forcing Wire to break the rear naked choke to get out of the pin attempt. Jade takes a moment to regain her breath as Wire gets back to his feet, then explodes into a series of rapid kicks that staggers Wire back; but Wire gets close enough to his corner that Bundy is able to tag in right before Jade connects with a spinning roundhouse kick that sends Wire through the ropes and spilling onto the outside.]

Jack Gene - Bundy has now tagged into this match, the first match of the Midwest Tag League 4 regular season if you will. We know two of the teams involved with the Midwest Tag League 4, the Celestial Avatars and Bundy and Wire. Bob Wire had the advantage on Jade for awhile but the Eastern Warrior was able to use her gymnastic talents to turn the tables on Wire.

Bill Hughes - I like the team of Bundy and Bob Wire, but this is a big test for them this week. The Celestial Avatars are a tough team, Hecate and Jade have a bond that it almost seems like they know what the other is thinking before they act. Kinda freaky at times but you know, also kinda hot.

Jack Gene - I'm not even going to comment on that one. Bundy is going after Jade, but she's keeping him off balance with her speed and lightening quick strikes against the big man.

[Flash Forward // Jade connects with a Jade Kick at the same time that Bundy catches her with a sweeping hook to her head, both wrestlers staggering back under the impacts. Jade hits the ropes and starts to slip down to the mat but she's close enough for Hecate to tag herself in, which the Dark Priestess does and hops up to the top rope before springing off into a missile drop kick that catches Bundy and staggers him back again with arms flailing. The Greek warrior jumps back to her feet and hits the ropes, coming off them and driving her shoulder into the back of Bundy's knee, trying to get the big man down. Jade pulls herself back to her feet using the ropes, bouncing off them as Hecate comes in from the other side, delivering a spinning jump kick to Bundy as Hecate drives her shoulder into the back of Bundy's knee again, the two women taking Bundy off his feet finally just as Bob Wire climbs back up to the ring apron.]

Jack Gene - Brad Johnson should have pushed this match back till later in the show to allow Hecate to at least get into wrestling attire, she's out there fighting in her street clothes. At least she's not having to fight a two on one match like Sault St. Marie tried to book her in.

Bill Hughes - Personally I would have just made her wrestle in her bra and panties, the ratings would have sky rocketed then!

Jack Gene - At the risk of humiliating two of our top stars? Besides this is a family rated show, that is not the type of image we wish to portray...even if it would boost ratings.

Bill Hughes - Chicken, you know you want to see that as much as I do.

[Flash Forward // Bundy is back up to one knee, Jade tags back in and the Celestial Avatars position themselves on either side of Bundy as the big man tries to push himself up to his feet, unloading with a series of rapid fire kicks along Bundy's front and back, each woman in perfect sync with the other. The series ends with both members of the Celestial Avatars moving as one and spinning around and connecting with a wicked sounding double kick to Bundy's head. The referee finally forces Hecate out of the ring as Jade lines up Bundy for buzzsaw kick but Bob Wire breaks that up with a running forearm shot to Jade's head and follows it up with a few wicked forearm shots to her back. Bundy gets back to his feet and sends Jade down to the mat with a huge head butt while Bob Wire surprises Hecate with a suicide dive through the ropes, catching her with a spear and sending both of them crashing to the floor outside the ring.]

Jack Gene - Does Brad Johnson's turning this into a tag team match mean Jade has joined her partner on Brad Johnson's side? And if she hasn't, are we looking at the beginning of the end for The Celestial Avatars and the Daughters of Darkness?

Bill Hughes - Those are questions which we will have to see just what happens in the future, but right now, both Jade and Hecate look to be a very cohesive unit still and if that remains the case, they will have to be one of the top picks for the Midwest Tag League 4.

Jack Gene - No denying that, since day one, these two as a team were impressive and they have only gotten better and better as time has gone on.

[Flash Forward // Jade and Bob Wire are back in the ring again, Bob Wire bleeding a bit from his scuffle outside the ring with Hecate, the Dark Priestess also busted open during the action. Jade continues her hit and run tactics, but Bob Wire absorbs a kick to get a hold of her leg and pulls Jade into a short arm clothesline. As Jade gets back up to her feet, Bob Wire takes her down again to the mat with a vicious DDT, nearly dropping her vertically on the top of her head. Wire motions for Bundy to get in the ring despite the referee's warnings. Bundy climbs into the ring and Wire pushes Jade back against the ropes and shoots her off towards Bundy who for his part tries to take Jade's head off with a big boot and nearly does. While the referee gets Bundy back out of the ring, Hecate comes off the top turnbuckle and takes Bob Wire down with a flying bulldog type move, then hops back up to her feet and lifts her hand in the air to rile the crowd up.]

Jack Gene - This match is starting to break down, both Bob Wire and Hecate have been busted open from their brawl on the outside and all four wrestlers are getting involved here, the referee needs to regain control.

Bill Hughes - Just let them go, man this match was really starting to get good and the referee wants them to follow the rules? What's up with that?

Jack Gene - Well this is a wrestling match, not a backyard brawl.

[After getting Bundy and Hecate back out of the ring, Bob Wire catches Jade with a swinging neckbreaker as she gets back up to her feet after Bundy took her head off with that big boot. Looking over at Thad Williams, who signals for Wire to finish it, the hardcore wrestler pulls Jade up to her feet and lifts her up into a vertical suplex, positioning her for a brainbuster move. Before Wire can drop Jade onto her head though, the Eastern Dragon twists around, looking like she's going to reverse the move into a backstabber but instead lands on her feet and locks Bob Wire into the Jade Dragon Sleeper right in the middle of the ring. While the referee is checking on Bob Wire for a submission, Hecate takes no chances on Bundy breaking it up and charges behind the referee's back and catches Bundy trying to enter the ring. The Dark Priestess unloads on Bundy who picks Hecate up and tosses her over his shoulder and down to the floor. He quickly gets back to the ring and slides in.]

Jack Gene - That's it! The match is over and The Celestial Avatars have taken the first match of the Midwest Tag League 4 as Bob Wire taps out to Jade's Jade Dragon Sleeper.

Bill Hughes - Even better than that, Hecate managed not to get turned into paste as Bundy tried to take the Dark Priestess out with a massive splash off the ring apron. That could have spelled disaster for this team.

Jack Gene - You are right about that, but so many questions opened up by this whole event. Hopefully we will not have to wait long for the answers.

[Jade keeps the Jade Dragon Sleeper on an extra moment. Bundy charges her, causing her to let go and slide out of the ring. She exchanges glances with Bundy and then Thad Williams before climbing out of the ring and joining Hecate as the pair walk to the back without another glance at their opponents.]

Jack Gene - And Jade picks up the victory for her team here as we begin Graveyard Shift 124! This is the MTL4, stay tuned!

[The scene fades.]

Another Meeting with the Great Lakes Champ

Writer: Josh and Aaron

[The scene cuts to a shot of the back of Josh Briskout's home as Jack Gene's voice is heard over.]

Jack Gene – Well, we've got some pre-taped footage here from Josh Briskout's home where AWS Man spent the week.

[The camera zooms in and fades to the back where AWS Man (also known as Bill) is laying on his back attempting to lift a log. Briskout is standing over him, in what has to be the most stereotypical coach's outfit ever. He's blowing the whistle. Pen and Giggles the Monkey stand by, Giggles shakes his head.]

Briskout – LET'S GO AWS MAN, LIFT UP THE LOG!!! THE LOG OF REHABILITATION!!!

[AWS Man lets out a primal roar and lifts up the log and then tosses it about 10 feet in front of him. Briskout looks as AWS Man sits up, breathing heavy, face red and sweaty. Yes, somehow his paintball mask has changed color and is sweating.]

Briskout – YES! YEEEESSSS! YES!!!!

AWS Man – AHHHHH!

Briskout – LET IT OUT!!!

[Suddenly AWS Man (also known as Bill) gets up and begins shadow boxing, connecting two punches with Briskout. Briskout backs off, holding his nose looking at bewilderment at the Insane One as he begins to run towards the forested area of Briskout's home with Giggles carrying Pen in hot pursuit. AWS Man picks up the log as he runs into the forested area. The camera crew, Giggles and Pen follow leaving Briskout far behind. AWS Man is running like a maniac through the woods when he stops… He throws the log down and begins jumping up and down.]

AWS Man – DRAAAAAAFREAKINGOOOOOOO!!!!

[Giggles, Pen and the Camera Crew have caught up completely as AWS Man is still shadow boxing. Suddenly, the sound of a golf cart is heard and Briskout, who has somehow changed into something a bit more normal for him, his laboratory jacket, has caught up in a golf cart. AWS Man is still shadow boxing when he hits the golf cart with one of his punches. Then another… Then another.]

Briskout – AWS MAN! AWS MAN!!! Calm down!

[AWS Man socks it with a HUGE punch that forces AWS Man to look down and realize what he's done.]

AWS Man - Stupid freakin' metal! I'll get you next time! So now what Brisket?

Briskout – We head back to the house and continue your therapy.

AWS Man – Oh yeah, that's right. What the heck were we freakin' doing in the woods? How is this going to help me Brisket?!

Briskout – You ran out here AWS Man.

AWS Man – No I bet you freakin' drugged me and dragged me. Date rape! I'm going to have my lawyer call you, watch. Pen, remember to call him.

Pen - …

AWS Man – Yeah wait and freakin' see Brisket.

Briskout – You realize I have a state of the art camera system being monitored by Gig- GIGGLES!

[Briskout looks at his monkey companion, holding Pen who has jumped into the golf cart.]

Briskout – You're the worst security guard ever Giggles. Seriously, I should hire a new one.

AWS Man – Well up in Freakville-

Briskout –What the heck is Freakville?

AWS Man – Where I'm from.

Briskout – North Cackylacky?

AWS Man – Sure whatever, freakin' listen. Up in Freakville, I have a buddy who could be a good security guard.

Briskout – Why the heck are you telling me?

AWS Man – Gee, I can't help two friends out?

Briskout – Doesn't sound much like you.

AWS Man – You're right, must be the freakin' concussion.

Briskout – Well, I was planning on driving up to Ohio for the show. I suppose we could stop and see your friend in North Carolina.

AWS Man – Wait, let me get this freakin' straight. You're driving through Freakville?!

Briskout – Yes?

AWS Man – Freakin' awesome, I want in. We can stop by my friend.

Briskout – Fair enough. Wait a minute, is it Blade?

AWS Man – No…

Briskout – Are you lying?

AWS Man – No….

[AWS Man looks a little nervous.]

AWS Man – Let's go to Cook-Out!

Briskout – What the hell is Cook-Out?

[AWS Man suddenly grabs Briskout's steering wheel and nearly crashes the golf cart into tree, forcing Briskout to slam the breaks on.]

Briskout – WHAT THE HELL MAN?!

AWS Man – Well how freakin' else would I dramatically stop the golf cart for you saying something so retarded?

Briskout – What the heck… I should dropkick you. What is Cook-Out?

AWS Man – Only the greatest restaurant chain in the world.

Briskout – It's not in Memphis though… So I don't see your point.

AWS Man – I should freakin' stab you with a spork or something.

Briskout – It would break. But I guess you could come. We could stop by this "Cook-Out" and see your friend.

AWS Man – Freakin' sweet Titsout, Rooooad Trip!

Briskout – I have a feeling I'm going to regret this. You're so lucky you have medical insurance.

[The scene fades out as the duo exit the golf car with Giggles and Pen in tow.]

Luck of the Draw

Writer: Reb

[Fade into one of the many private locker rooms in the backstage area. This one occupied by the Lucky duo, and is decorated as such with green and black rugs, furniture and plenty of posters of various poker superstars. It's obvious that this particular room must be Justin's. The two twins are on the sofa, relaxing with a beer each, and suddenly Sault St. Marie, WMW General Manager, pops into view.]

Sault St. Marie - Oh, good, you're both in here. Fancy that.

[The two immediately look up. Justin makes a move to stand up, but Jasmine keeps him in place with a hand on his shoulder.]

Justin Lucky - Oh, uh, Mr. Marie! Er, St. Marie? Sault?

Jasmine Lucky - Hush, you're embarrassing yourself.

[Unamused, Sault moves in front of the duo, folding his arms over his shoulders.]

Sault St. Marie - I find it very interesting that you two insisted on separate locker rooms, yet this is the only one of the two that ever seems to be used. A very peculiar demand, is it not?

Jasmine Lucky - I like my private time, sometimes.

[Jasmine lets out a big, knowing grin, which makes Justin cringe uncomfortably. Sault remains unamused.]

Jasmine Lucky - But I'm sure you didn't come here to lecture us about using two locker rooms, did you? Surely we're too small time for the likes of the big bad General Manager, who spends his days chasing around the big names every Friday night.

Sault St. Marie - You would almost be absolutely right, at least on the fact you two are still small time. Which is why I was very curious when I heard you turned down my...offer of being in the Midwest Tag League.

Justin Lucky - We got bigger fish to fry then tag titles. I'm gonna be going for Nathan's belt on Hardcore Hell, I'm just waiting for the #1 Contendership match!

Sault St. Marie - Keep waiting. It wasn't an offer. I only signed you two for another three months because of the tag league. So if you want any kind of shot at a singles time, you need to fulfill the real purpose you're here. Filling a spot in that league.

[Jasmine and Justin exchange a glance. Justin is about to speak, clearly becoming annoyed, but Jasmine shushes him again.]

Jasmine Lucky - We respectfully decline. Again.

Sault St. Marie - And again, it wasn't an offer. You start next week. Be there, or go back to CMW.

[The two watch as Sault exits the room. He disappears just in time to avoid being hit by a thrown box of chocolates, presumably from Justin. Fade out on the annoyed Lucky Ones.]

Jade and Brad Johnson Talk

Writer: Amanda

[The scene opens up in Jade's locker room where we see her packing up. A knock on the door disturbs her and Jade looks up, calling for the visitor to come in and the door opens as Brad Johnson walks in. As he closes the door behind him, Jade's face shows no surprise, almost as if she was expecting this. She smirks a bit and nods.]

Jade - Ah. Finally the powers at war remember I exist. And here I was enjoying my life of quiet meditation.

[Brad Johnson blushes a moment, pausing for a moment before he finally speaks.]

Brad Johnson - Well, not exactly forgotten about you, Jade. It's hard to forget about you with the way you've-

[Jade raises a hand, cutting him off in mid-sentence.]

Jade - I am not a western fighter, Mr. Johnson. I do not need nor require my ego to be stroked. I am quite comfortable with my current position and my record speaks for itself. Without me, there would have been no Valora, no Druscilla, no Hecate. Now, we both know why you are here, so before we get too far off topic, let us go to that piece of business.

[Brad Johnson looks around and finally makes his way into the locker room a bit, taking a seat on a bench.]

Brad Johnson - You're a very smart person, Jade. And, having Vyper add his knowledge to that, I can see why you've done so well here. But, at the end of the day, you've got to see that Sault St. Marie is out of control. What I don't want to see happen is everyone just accept what he says as the path we're taking.

[Jade nods.]

Jade - Indeed.

[Brad Johnson sighs in relief, obviously glad Jade is agreeing with him so far. He adjusts his tie a bit and continues.]

Brad Johnson - Well... we need to resolve this problem and I'm working on a solution. One that I'm sure you know since Hecate and Kronin have both shown what side of the fight they are supporting. Being in your position, as Shoot Champion and a leader backstage, I'd like to know that we can count on you when the time comes to stand up to him. WMW needs you.

[Jade's face is emotionless as she listens to Brad Johnson. She is silent for a few long, awkward moments as she contemplates things before finally saying one, simple word.]

Jade - No.

[Brad Johnson blinks, obviously not expecting this and looks around, trying to regroup.]

Brad Johnson - No?

[Jade folds her hands on her lap and nods.]

Jade - I have concluded that you are just as a big a danger to the WMW as Sault St. Marie is. Therefore, your offer is not in the best interests of the WMW.

[Brad Johnson narrows his eyes a bit, standing up.]

Brad Johnson - I'm not sure I understand you, Jade. How exactly am I'm so bad and how staying out of this fight is in the best interests of WMW?

[Jade stands, narrowing her eyes as well.]

Jade - To be blunt, you are a corporate man, Mr. Johnson. Profits and bottom lines, budgets, these are the components of your world. They are what you do. You are a business man. Not show business, but the business of making money. Every chance you have had to be a leader here in this company, you have shown yourself to be weak, indecisive, unwilling to run the wrestling side of things. Now as harsh and rude as my words sound, I believe your reasons for this is you realize that you do not possess the skills to be a GM style leader. It's likely why Kronin and Hecate support you. Adding their knowledge of the wrestling business to your business acumen, and hoping to find a right mix to guide the company through this mess. It's admirable, if misguided and ultimately self-defeating. As for sitting the conflict out, I have no intention of doing that, but neither side really seems to meet the ideals I have in mind.

[Brad Johnson's face shows a look of genuine alarm as he shakes his head.]

Brad Johnson - Well, I can appreciate that. I understand your disinterest in not getting involved in this... business disagreement. However, I'm going to ask that you reconsider. Talk with Hecate. Talk with Kronin. And, feel free to talk with me. We can work together, Jade.

[Jade nods and her and Brad Johnson shakes hands before he turns and walks out of the locker room. Jade watches the door for a moment and sighs, nodding to herself. The scene fades.]

Representing the Heartlands

Writer: Dem and Jill

[Suddenly, 'Get Up' by 50 Cent plays over the speakers and Gras-Dawg walks out, with Amariie in tow, a very pissed off look on her face, and wearing a long overcoat that covers her entire body almost. The crowd goes wild as Gras-Dawg dances around at the entryway for a bit, Amariie rolling her eyes in barely contained disgust.]

Jack Gene - Wow! A surprise visit from Gras-Dawg! His appearances have sadly been few and far in between here on these shows, we hear that's because he has been spending a lot of time in his hometown of New Orleans, helping out with the cleanup efforts there. We're told he has lent his aid to a number of charitable organizations down there, such as habitat for humanity, various cleanup crews for the oil spill, and other listings that he has down here that I don't think I can mention on television other to say 'boosting morale'

Bill Hughes - Heh, he's certainly boosting my morale now! I can't wait to find out what Amariie is wearing under that overcoat!

[The duo makes their way down to the ring and Gras-Dawg even leans on the middle rope, holding the rope open for Amariie, who cautiously ducks under and enters the ring. Gras-Dawg comes in after her and grabs a mic as he looks around at the crowd.]

Gras-Dawg - Yeah, alright! Yo Cleveland, what's up?!

[The crowd pops big time as Amariie looks like she's about to gag. Gras-Dawg turns around and faces Amariie.]

Gras-Dawg - A'ight sugah. We all know why we here. You and me... we had us an agreement about our match. You failed to take mah title from me, so as such you now got two choices. You admit dat I was da better wrestler dat night and I give you dis back-

[Gras-Dawg reaches into his back pocket and pulls out the copy of Amariie's contract stipulating the match agreement. Amariie shakes her head no, violently. Gras-Dawg grins.]

Gras-Dawg - A'ight... if ya dun wanna do dat... den take off dat coat girl and show all these people your new 'official Gras-Dawg escort' uniform!!

[The crowd pops big time, cheering for Amariie to take off her coat. Amariie stares murderously at Gras-Dawg and grabs a mic herself.]

Amariie - No! You...you.. you insipid little street thug! I will NOT be paraded around as your private little harlot!

Jack Gene - Well, it seems Amariie has a choice here, she now seems to be trying to decide on which is less humiliating to her personally.

Bill Hughes - Oh please let her take off the coat! It's horribly demeaning, but we'd get to see that awesome body of Amariie's!!

[Gras-Dawg grins and shrugs.]

Gras-Dawg - Those the two choices you got sugah. You talk bout honor and all dat... attack me for being some honorless punk... you tink you better then me on dat front...prove it.

[Amariie grits her teeth and glares daggers at Gras-Dawg.]

Amariie - Fine. Sorry to disappoint all the perverts in the audience here, well not reall, but...you were.....better then me. On that night. Next time we meet, you might not be so lucky. And believe me, WHEN I beat you, what I do to you will make this minor humiliation seem like a stroll in the park.

[The crowd boos and Gras-Dawg stands there for a moment thinking and then nods, walking up and handing Amariie the contract.]

Gras-Dawg - A'ight. Fair enough. Gras-Dawg's a man of his word. You free to go to da back, get changed and do what you do.

[The crowd boos more chanting for Gras-Dawg to change his mind as Amariie looks at Gras-Dawg stunned, and then at the contract.]

Amariie - Hmm... interesting. For what it's worth, you surprised me by living up to your part of the deal. But don't expect any mercy from me when I beat you. My family was never really known for being merciful.

[Amariie tucks the contract into her pocket and heads out of the ring, trying to hurry without making it look like she is, making her way to the backstage area as Gras-Dawg remains in the ring and looks around.]

Gras-Dawg - Now dat, dat piece of biness is done... I may not always be here in person, but I watch me the film of what's going on and I see quite a few fools in da back are thinkin' dat they be da new hotness. Well, boys, Da big Dawg here is still da champ, so take a long, hard look. Cause any of you all dat get shit goin and get a title shot... gotta go through me. Da Big Dawg is here and he lookin' to take someone apart.

[Gras-Dawg drops the mic and holds up both his arms as he stands tall in the ring for a few moments before sliding out of the ring and making his way to the back.]

Jack Gene - Well, agree with it or not, Gras-Dawg proved a man of his word. Personally, I think he made a mistake here. Amariie has needed a lesson in humility for a long time and if the roles were reversed, she would not have let Gras-Dawg off so easily.

Bill Hughes - Well I agree but only because I wanted to see Amariie's huge-

Jack Gene - Bill!

Bill Hughes - What!? Lilly and Roxie get to threaten to use each other in a promo that could easily have been for one of those porno sites on the web in CMW and I can't say that I admire Amariie's huge boobies?

Jack Gene - No, you don't.

Bill Hughes - I just did. And the FCC can kiss my-

Jack Gene - And I think right about now is a good time for a commercial break folks!

[The scene fades.]

Marty Poppins Is Fishing For A Win

Writer: Garvin/Marty

[The shot opens up in the back where Marty Poppins is looking up at a stick he is holding. He cautiously lowers the stick as a string with a hook on it dangles. He then lowers it into the drinking fountain. Just then, referee Stephen Tyler walks into the scene. He looks at Poppins and shakes his head.]

Stephen Tyler - You ready for the match, Marty?

[He leans towards the water fountain and takes a drink. Marty takes his opportunity to yank the hook back, which catches Tyler in the collar. Tyler looks at him with a smile.]

Stephen Tyler - Funny...

[He then starts to walk away but Poppin's is attempting to reel him in. Tyler grabs a hold of the string and leads him out of the hallway. The scene fades.]

Xavier Langston vs. Marty Poppins

Writer: TBD

[The shot opens up in the ring as Marty, referee Stephen Tyler and Wayne Inkster stand in the center of the ring. Inkster announces the next match and introduces Poppins, who gets a mixed reaction.]

Jack Gene - Welcome back everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 124. We are just about ready for our next contest as Marty Poppins, who apparently was dragged to the ring again by referee Stephen Tyler.

Bill Hughes - He was fishing.

Jack Gene - Yeah, I gathered that. Poppins, who we're all quite sure doesn't really have any place being in the ring stands here awaiting his opponent, whether he realizes it or not. And his opponent is one of Wrestling Midwest's newest superstars, delivered by Brad Johnson himself...

[#BREATHE! #OH! #WHOO! WHOO! WHOO!]

Bill Hughes - I guess he's here now!

[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.]

Bill Hughes - And some of our fans letting Xavier Langston have it for his ties to a dark period of Wrestling Midwest's history.

Jack Gene - He SAYS he's not here to spy or corrode the WMW, but I ain't buying that for a second. He's here to weaken us from the inside for some invasion.

[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. Wayne Inkster announces him.]

Bill Hughes - Bill, that's all water under the bridge now. We've moved on... they've closed down... there isn't much left to say.

Jack Gene - What about Defiance then?

Bill Hughes - What about it? They moved on with their lives, and it's time we do too.

Jack Gene - We'll see. I still don't trust him.

[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.]

Jack Gene - Well, this is the first time we've had the pleasure of seeing Xavier Langston here in a Wrestling Midwest ring. What we do know about him is he's currently looked at as in the top 10 competitors over in his home region, so a lot of high hopes for this guy. Tonight, though, it may be difficult to really gauge him.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, well, that's the problem with going up against Marty Poppins. I know you were trying to suggest it's because he's new and he's going up against a talent here that, technically already new, but let's be honest. Marty Poppins isn't the type of "notch" that you're trying to base the rest of your career on. It'll take a few matches, for sure, but what we do know is Brad Johnson worked to bring him in. He obviously sees something in him, and Johnson knows this business well enough that that type of recommendation is enough for me to know that we're going to see something special with him.

[The ref calls for the bell.]

Jack Gene - And here we go, Marty Poppins vs. Xavier Langston here on Graveyard Shift 124. And... Poppins isn't even paying attention.

[The camera focuses in on Poppins, as he tries to convince the ref to give him back his fishing pole. The ref pushes him away. Xavier Langston pulls him around, and just as he does Poppins swings wildly with a right hand, but Langsotn blocks it and responds with a palm strike to the face which sends Poppins stumbling backwards.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And Langston with the first attack.

Bill Hughes - He's got Poppins reeling. I don't even think he was expecting it.

[Poppins, stumbles back around and Xavier catches him with a stunning Yakuza kick to the chest.]

Jack Gene - My god what a kick! He calls that the "Who Shot Ya?"

Bill Hughes - I'll tell you who shot him... this guy.

[Langstone looks over the crowd as he smiles.]

Jack Gene - You didn't shoot him.

Bill Hughes - No, by this guy, I meant, that guy, Xavier Langston.

[He walks over to Poppins and goes for a quick pin.]

Jack Gene - And here's the pin! Langston going for his first win. ...1! ...2! And no! Somehow Marty Poppins got out of the pin.

[Langston grabs Marty up by the head. Poppins tries to break free, but Langston gets him into a front face lock. Poppins flails wildly, trying to get out of the hold. Finally, Langston releases the lock, but then out of nowhere, hits him with an inverted Russian Legsweep.]

Jack Gene - Oh! Duk the "F" Down!

Bill Hughes - You seriously should not try and use the language of today's youth, Jack. It's Duck the [bleep] Down and he just planted Marty into the mat.

Jack Gene - Well, regardless of what it's called, Langston executed it perfectly and is now making another pin attempt. ...1! ...2!... and again! Poppins kicks out. I'm really surprised that Poppins is getting up from what he has endured so far in this match.

[Langston stands up again. He looks around as the crowd gets on their feet. Some begin to cheer, while others still seem unsure. He pulls up Marty. This time, Marty doesn't struggle.]

Jack Gene - Marty Poppins can barely stand. I think him kicking out of that last pin, was just the last jolt of adreniline.

[Langston faces Marty and lifts him up, before driving him face first into the mat.]

Jack Gene - The First Rule!

Bill Hughes - Oh, what a devestating face slam. A reverse STO-type move there, just drove Marty down and there's now way he'll get up from that.

Jack Gene - Here's the count, ...1! ...2! ...3! It's over!

["Breathe" by Fabolous plays over the PA system.]

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner... Xavier Langston!

After Match Happenings

Writer: Brian

[Langston, from his knees, beckons for the microphone from Inkster. Wayne obliges, handing it to Da Man as he kneels over the prone body of Marty Poppins.]

"Da Man" Xavier Langston - CUT DA MUSIC!

[The music fades out.]

"Da Man" Xavier Langston - Ya see dis, Cleveland? Dis is what it means ta be Da Man. Walk in, smack around some foo' like dis guy...

[As he points to Marty Poppins, Xavier comes to a full standing position.]

"Da Man" Xavier Langston - ...an' walk out wit' my hand held high.

[Xavier walks to the center of the ring.]

"Da Man" Xavier Langston - An dis is jus' the beginnin', brothas an' sistas. Empires wern't built in a day, an' dis one ain't gon' be no exception. It's gon' be one day after another of me breakin' suckas off somethin' propa like. An' rung by rung, I'mma climb dat ladder an' take one o' those shiny-lookin' titles fo' my own.

[A slight pause from Xavier before he continues.]

"Da Man" Xavier Langston - Now my understandin' is dat I've been placed in somethin' called the Heartlands division. A'ight, fine. Guess dat means dat dis Dirty South foo' Gras-Dawg is da unlucky sucka in my sights.

[Xavier turns to the entranceway and focuses on the back.]

"Da Man" Xavier Langston - So, Dawg, check dis. I ain't gon' jump my place in line. I'mma beat up each an' every otha sucka in da line, whether it's Thomas Kilik, Arick Wills, o' dat fine piece o' [BLEEP] Amariie, each an' every one o' dem is gonna be left layin', till it's you an' me, one on one. That's when you gon' find out dat I am DA MAN...

[Pause, presumably for the catchphrase.]

"Da Man" Xavier Langston - An' MY WILL...IS...LAW!

["Breathe" by Fabolous starts up again as Langston throws the mic back to Wayne Inkster before he rolls out of the ring and walks to the back. The scene fades as medics go into the ring to check on Poppins.]

Another Arick Wills and Damien Knight Encounter

Writer: MOD

[The scene shows a 2010 Maybach Zeppelin begins pulling into the parking garage area. The 2010 Maybach Zeppelin begins to slow down and comes to a stop. Slowly the driver opens his door, and out steps the limo driver. The limo driver proceeds to make his way to the back of the Maybach and opens the backseat driver side door. Out steps Damian Knight and he extends his hand out to the limo driver. The limo driver shakes Damain Knight's hand.]

Damian Knight – Thank you for your professionalism during the drive here.

Limo Driver - Well, thank you sir...

[Out of no where Arick Wills arrives to the arena in his rental car. Arick Wills parks his car near the Maybach and gets out of the car. Arick Wills begins to make his way into the arena where he is interrupted by Damian Knight.]

Arick Wills – You again… Did you not learn your lesson last week?

Damian Knight – Man, you got the wrong idea. I am simple trying to show you some support here in WMW. I just want you to do well here. I will let you slide with what happen last week. I normally would kick your ass for what you did to me, but I am not trying to go there with you. I just think you have a lot of potential, and just would like to see you kick ass here in WMW. I have been watching you and I am a big supporter. You know Arick, I even wouldn't mind being in your corner on a regular basis to show you how much I support you. I am willing to do anything in my power to help you get to the top of WMW.

Arick Wills – Well, I don't need you or anybody else to help me get to the top of WMW. I am "The King of Wrestling", what the hell would I need a bloody loser like you for?

Damian Knight – Please keep in mind Arick, that I am a former Heartlands Champion, two time Ace Superior Champion, and a Hall of Famer.

Arick Wills – Please keep in mind, Damian…

[Out of no where Arick Wills kicks Damian Knight in his shin. Damian Knight yells in pain. Arick Wills quickly then grabs the arm of MOD and brings him down to the ground in the parking lot and applies the Magnificent Crossface. MOD begins to yell in pain and yells, "LET ME GO!!!!" Arick Wills has a zoned out look in his eyes as he wrenches back on the neck of Damian even more. The King of Wrestling now decides to let go. Arick Wills makes it back to his feet and begins to examine his damage.]

Arick Wills – Please keep in mind that I will cripple you if you don't stay out of my way. Last warning, MOD!

[Arick Wills exits the scene as paramedics now make there way into the scene to check on MOD as the camera fades.]

Marty Poppins Needs Change

Writer: Marty

[The shot opens up backstage as Louie Cwik stands next to Marty Poppins.]

Louie Cwik - Marty, I was hoping to talk to you about...

Marty Poppins - Hey, do you have some change?

[Cwik looks at him with shifty eyes.]

Louie Cwik - ...what?

[Poppins lunges towards him, which scares Cwik a bit.]

Marty Poppins - Some change! Do you have change?

[Cwik stumbles backwards.]

Louie Cwik - No, not on me.

[Poppins sighs loudly.]

Marty Poppins - See, I HAD bus fare, but I tripped and it fell down a sewer grate which is why my clothed are so dirty, and I have to get to Milwaukee because my license is set to expire, and heeeeeey...I DON'T TALK TO COPS MAN!

[Cwik shakes his head and leaves the room. The scene fades.]

Arick Wills vs. Emo Girl

Writer: MOD

[The shot opens up inside of the ring.]

Bill Hughes – Up next we have Emo Girl VS. "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills. This should be an interesting meeting between these two.

["What It's Like" by Everlast begins to play over the loud speaker, causing the crowd to break into a mixed reaction. The Emo Girl walks out with one hand up in the air, playing off of the crowd. She slaps hands with the audience as she walks down the aisle, wearing a black tank top and athletic shorts.]

Wayne Inkster – Currently making her way down the aisle, EMO GIRL!!!!

Jack Gene – I am in heaven. Her perkiness. Her ponytail. I love it all.

Bill Hughes – I don't know why you or the fans like this girl. There is nothing special about this gothic like girl.

["Breakeven" by The Script plays over the P.A. system as "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills makes his way down to the ring in a fancy robe.]

Wayne Inkster – Currently making his way down the aisle, ARICK WILLS!!!!

Bill Hughes – Arick Wills has been very intense as of late. Emo Girl has a very big challenge on her hands tonight.

Jack Gene - …..Just look at her. She is so breath taking.

[The bell rings, and both wrestlers circle each other. Emo Girl and Wills chain wrestle for a bit, but Arick pushes Emo Girl into the ropes, causes a break, and cheap shots her with an elbow. Arick locks in an arm bar submission, but Emo Girl quickly reverses. The King of Wrestling fights out, but neither wrestler can gain an advantage.]

Jack Gene – Come on Emo Girl. You got this. Don't let Arick Wills get the best of you baby. You are so much better than him.

Bill Hughes – [shaking his head] Well, back to the action.

[Flash Forward // Arick Wills hits a big European uppercut, but he walks right into a series of elbows and a big forearm from Emo Girl. Wills goes for a clothesline, but Emo Girl ducks it. Emo Girl quickly goes to the ropes and rebounds off connecting with a flying forearm onto The King of Wrestling.]

Jack Gene – We just witnessed the sexiest flying forearm of all time.

Bill Hughes – WHAT?!?

Jack Gene – Stop interrupting me Bill. Can't you see I'm busy watching my baby's match?

Bill Hughes – [shaking his head] Unbelievable.

[Flash Forward // Arick begins to work over Emo's arm and shoulder, locking in a modified rear chin lock with an arm bar. Emo begins to fight back with a couple of chops, but Arick responds with a quick DDT and goes for the pinfall. Arick Wills gets a good near fall, but Emo Girl pops out at two and a half. The King of Wrestling brings Emo to her feet, but out of no where Emo Girl comes right back with a series of forearms, and an inverted atomic drop. A flying clothesline drops Wills. Moments later as Arick Wills gets to his feet; Emo Girl whips Wills into the corner. Emo Girl follows Arick Wills in with a cartwheel into flying elbow smash into turnbuckle connecting with a Gothic Cartwheel.]

Jack Gene- Aww man, just look at the sweat drip off her body as she gives Arick Wills the ass whipping he so deserves.

Bill Hughes – This crush you have on Emo Girl is starting to be ridiculous, Jack.

Jack Gene – Did you say something, Bill?

[Flash Forward // Arick is able to fight his way up to his feet and out of a sleeper hold, with a series of elbows and right hands. Arick takes Emo Girl down with a couple of clotheslines, and a huge belly to belly suplex. Arick tries for the cover but only gets two. Moments later Arick attempts to whip Emo into the corner, but she counters and whips Wills into the corner instead. Out of no where Arick explodes out of the corner with a big lariat. Arick hooks in a waist lock, then hits a big release German suplex and he holds on, connecting with a second, and a third. Arick Wills then floats over into a pinfall attempt, but moments later Emo Girl pops out at two.]

Jack Gene – My baby still has fight left. She is going to win this match.

Bill Hughes – Don't count Arick Wills out, especially when he is in his zone.

Jack Gene – Did you say something, Bill?

[Flash Forward // Emo tries for a high risk move, but she jumps into an inverted atomic drop. Arick Wills goes for another pinfall on Emo Girl, but only gets a two count once again. The King of Wrestling signals for the end as he taunts the crowd. As Emo Girl makes it back to her feet, Arick Wills turns her around and connects with a boot to the midsection. The King of Wrestling goes for the Bow Down (The Pedigree), but Emo Girl digs deep and tackles Wills into the corner to counter the finisher. Emo Girl with shoulder blocks in the corner, but out of no where Wills connects with a kneelift catching Emo off guard. Emo Girl is sent to the apron. Arick Wills goes to the ropes and rebounds off. Arick Wills attempts to knock Emo off the apron, but Emo Girl uses Arick's momentum and flies back in with a springboard shoulder block from the apron. Emo Girl takes advantage of the fallen Arick Wills and applies her submission finisher, The Pentagram (Surfboard Stretch). But, Arick Wills rolls out of it before she can lock in the submission fully. Arick finds a way to take advantage of the situation and mounts Emo Girl. Wills begins to connect with forearm shots, but out of no where Emo Girl takes her legs and hooks the arms of Arick and pulls him down to the mat. Emo Girl surprises The King of Wrestling and clutches in a roll up. Luna Pier gets into position to count the pinfall. …1! …2! …3!]

Jack Gene – Yes, my baby wins the match. Just like I knew she would.

Bill Hughes – She got lucky here tonight. It's all luck.

Wayne Inkster – Here is your winner by pinfall, EMO GIRL!!!!

[Emo Girl is excited and bounces on the outside of the ring. As she passes by the announcer's table, she blows a kiss at Jack Gene.]

Bill Hughes – Does she realize that your damn near a fossil?

Jack Gene - ...

After Match Happenings

Writer: Kilik

[Arick Wills is in the ring arguing with the ref because he can not believe that Emo Girl got the 3 count. Out of no where Thomas Kilik comes through the crowd with a baseball bat in hand and sneaks into the ring. Arick Wills does not realize that Kilik is behind him. Out of no where Kilik lays out Wills with a baseball bat and stands over him. Kilik now ask for a mic from Wayne Inkster. Wayne Inkster hands Kilik the mic and he begins to speak.]

Thomas Kilik - What, you thought that everything would be fine? That life would be allpeachy? Well life isn't peachy in Kilik-ville. And if you thought that I was done with you...well, perhaps I'm going to have to show you what you get into when you try to mess with me.

[Thomas Kilik shifts his eyes…]

Thomas Kilik - Hardcore Hell. They say that Kilik doesn't do hardcore. Hell, I've said that I don't do hardcore. But hardcore throws a good twist into the story. And we all know all stories need twists. So let's mix it up. You and me at Hardcore Hell. The stipulation? Before you can win the match, your opponent must be bleeding. It's first blood and pure wrestling all rolled into one. I assume you agree. You're in no position to bargain anyway.

[Thomas Kilik chuckles as he drops the mic. Kilik begins to exit the ring as paramedics come down to the ring. The scene begins to fade.]

Another Moment in Time

Writer: Josh and Aaron

[The scene cuts to more pretaped footage of AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Josh Briskout, driving in Briskout's 1988 station wagon. Giggles and Pen are in the back, both strapped into car seats. And if you think it's odd that a monkey and a spatula would need car seats, you are way overthinking things. The vehicle is approaching a tiny shack of a fast food restaurant with smoke billowing out of a chimney on top, even though the time on the dashboard says 3:41 AM. Briskout looks at the Cook-Out skeptically with his one good eye.]

Briskout – Dude, this is what you dragged me out here for? I've had lab explosions bigger than this place.

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Shut up, Brisket, or Pen will make sure you need two cybernetically enhanced eyes.

Briskout - …That'd actually be kinda awesome.

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Yeah, I guess it freakin' would. Still, though … shut up and order.

[Briskout drives closer to the building. When the lane splits, he stays to the right of the building, causing the Insane One to smack his forehead in frustration.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – What the freak are you doing, man?! You should've gone in that lane!

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) points to the lane that goes around to the left of the building, so that it would be on the car's passenger side. That lane is empty, while there are several cars in the right-hand lane.]

Briskout – Why does it matter?

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Because you always pick the left lane if you've got a freakin' passenger! Everybody knows that! Now we have to wait on the cars in front of us!

Briskout – Bitch, I've never been to your crazy North Cackylacky fast food places! So lay off before I melt your mask with acid, or something!

[The Insane One sighs, shaking his head slightly while rubbing his temple.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Fine. Just keep doing it freakin' wrong, then.

[The line of cars advances, and Briskout pulls up to the ordering speaker, next to a large, somewhat confusing menu.]

Speaker – Welcome to Cook-Out, can I take your order?

[As Briskout peruses the jumbled, seemingly endless list of milkshake flavors, AWS Man (also known as Bill) leans over, practically crawling on top of Briskout in very annoying fashion.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Yeah, we'll take 8 barbecue sammiches, 6 watermelon milkshakes, 4 large cheddar style burgers, a dozen hush freakin' puppies, aaaaand an order of onion rings. Oh, and a Cheerwine float.

Speaker – Um, OK… That'll be $12.38.

Briskout – Twelve bucks?! This must be a trap. They've poisoned the food. At least, that's what I would do…

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – I said quiet, Bitchout. Let a freakin' professional handle this…

[After a few moments, the cars advance again, and they pull up to the window, where they await their food. As they wait, something occurs to Briskout.]

Briskout – Hey, what about your friend?

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – What freakin' friend?

Briskout – The one who could be a security guard for me. You know, the whole basis for this trip.

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Oh, that was a load of freakin' malarkey. I just wanted a ride to Cook-Out, and Blade was working.

Briskout – Oh…. Remind me to kill you for that. Where does that loser work, anyway?

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Here. Hi, freakin' Blade!

[Blade scowls from the drive-through window. He takes Briskout's money and begins handing over trays of food. Briskout takes a sip of a watermelon milkshake, and his eyes glaze over.]

Briskout – OK … maybe I won't kill you just yet. Pass me those onion rings, bitch…

[The scene fades out to the announcer's booth where Bill Hughes and Jack Gene look absolutely speechless.]

Jack Gene – We'll… be right back.

[The scene fades to black.]

Josh Briskout vs. The Lumberjack

Writer: Josh

[The shot opens up inside the ring.]

Jack Gene – Another match up here as we get the Lumberjack taking on none other than Doctor Genocide himself, Josh Briskout.

Bill Hughes – With his new partner, the Great Lakes champ, Josh Briskout is looking even more dominant. Last week he destroyed El Oso and I'm positive he can't wait to take down the big man.

[Just then, "The Lumberjack" by Jackyl blasts from the PA as out walks the Lumberjack. The crowd pops as the Axe-Wielding Giant makes his way to the ring.]

Jack Gene – Here comes the Lumberjack and honestly Bill, I'm not quite sure why you're cutting him out already.

Bill Hughes – The guy's a blundering idiot. He lost to Arick Wills.

Jack Gene – Barely we remind you fans as we take a look back at last week.

[We go picture in picture as Lumberjack watches on the screen. Lumberjack raises his right hand, extending the thumb.]

Jack Gene - And he's got that thumb out! He's going for the Axe Chop! Arick Wills is back up to his feet, and here it comes... no!

Bill Hughes - Wills saw it and ducked!

Jack Gene - And Arick Wills with a kick to the midsection. Oh!

Bill Hughes - Bow Down! And down goes the Lumberjack.

Jack Gene - Arick's got the cover and the count! ...1! ...2! ...3! It's over!]

[On the main screen Lumberjack looks disappointed and raises his thumb up again, signaling tonight's the night, much to the appreciation of the crowd.]

Jack Gene – You know what I think many are interested in though? Thad Williams offer.

Bill Hughes – Maybe it'll convince Lumberjack to go back to being a Lumberjack!! Ha!

Jack Gene – Don't get your hopes up for Lumberjack to accept that Bill.

[As the music fades, "Leper Messiah" by Metallica plays as out from the back comes Giggles the Monkey with Pen. The crowd pops for the monkey and spatula but the cheers soon turn to jeers as out from the back comes Josh Briskout, much to the crowd's chagrin. Briskout is missing his cigar and robe, but the red and black striped shirt and pants ever remain as the mad doctor makes his way down to the ring, with Giggles the Monkey and Pen in tow.]

Jack Gene – I'm not sure what to make of Josh Briskout.

Bill Hughes – That's what makes him so great. No one is sure what to make of Josh Briskout. He's a mad man.

Jack Gene – And this new tandem with AWS Man (also known as Bill) isn't helping either one of their mentalities.

[Briskout slides into the ring and before ring introductions can occur, the Lumberjack gets right on Briskout.]

Jack Gene – And Lumberjack getting right on top of Briskout from the get go here.

Bill Hughes – Lumberjack is stomping merciless on Briskout.

Jack Gene – Lumberjack seems determined to prove last week was a fluke loss.

Bill Hughes – Briskout is smart though as he rolls outside of the ring.

[Briskout is on the outside now and points to his head, indicating he's the more intelligent of the two fighters. However Lumberjack doesn't let up as he reaches over with both hands and lifts Briskout up. Briskout's face is priceless, almost one of horror as Lumberjack lifts him up to the ring apron.]

Jack Gene – What a strength being shown by the Lumberjack here!

Bill Hughes – Lumberjack lifts Briskout up and hits a HUGE suplex here. Going for the pin… 1… 2… No. Briskout gets a shoulder up. Doesn't this blundering idiot know that it's going to take more to defeat Briskout?

Jack Gene – Well Bill, Lumberjack does have complete control here in the early going.

[Flash Forward // Lumberjack hits an Irish whip into the corner on Briskout.]

Jack Gene – I can't believe how much in control Lumberjack has had in this match.]

Bill Hughes – Lumberjack looking to hit an avalanche here BUT MISSES!

[Briskout's now behind Lumberjack and hits a dropkick to his left knee.]

Bill Hughes – Dropkick by Briskout, but Lumberjack's still standing.

Jack Gene – He's a big piece of lumber to take down Bill.

Bill Hughes – Briskout with a chop block to the back of the same knee. And Lumberjack is down to one knee.

[Briskout runs towards the opposite corner, lines Lumberjack up and comes running back.]

Bill Hughes – Briskout looking for an enziguri here… And it connects. Running enziguri by Briskout to Lumberjack who finally goes down! Briskout hops to the top rope here.

Jack Gene – Briskout showing a different type of style tonight.

Bill Hughes – But one we're not too unfamiliar with here, we saw Briskout do the same thing in his match against Slash before his injury. Briskout is the type who knows the David versus Goliath mentality. And BEAUTIFUL Moonsault here…

[Briskout comes crashing down, not on top of Lumberjack however, but the mat.]

Jack Gene - Lumberjack had enough knowledge to know Briskout's long wait to hit the moonsault would give him enough time to get back up.

[Lumberjack lumbers over towards Briskout and grabs him by the trapezius muscles. However Briskout is quick to think and hits Lumberjack with a lowblow.]

Bill Hughes – And Briskout outthinks Lumberjack on that one.

Jack Gene – How is a low blow dirty shot like that outthinking?!

Bill Hughes – Lumberjack doubled over here, Briskout up to his feet. Setting him up for a DDT! Briskout plows Lumberjack's head straight into the mat. Cover by Briskout. 1…2…

Jack Gene – NO! Lumberjack kicks out and nearly tosses Briskout out of the ring!

Bill Hughes – Briskout seems to have the advantage, but how long this will last is unknown.

[Flash Forward // Lumberjack has Briskout in a bearhug on the outside of the ring. The ref is pleading with them to get back into the ring and Lumberjack charges into the spine post landing with Briskout's spine first. Briskout goes down like a sack of potatoes.]

Bill Hughes – Oh come on ref, disqualify him already!

Jack Gene – Lumberjack definitely showing a more brutal side here and a more dominant one. It's almost as if Briskout has no clue what to do.

Bill Hughes – Oh don't you worry, Briskout knows what to do.

Jack Gene – Lay on the outside and get counted out isn't the most intelligent option you know.

[The Lumberjack raises his arms as the crowd pops. A "Lumberjack" chant begins up in the Arena much to his surprise as he claps along with it.]

Jack Gene – And the fans are loving themselves some Lumberjack here tonight!

Bill Hughes – And the goof is clapping along. This is ridiculous.

[Lumberjack then picks up Briskout and picks him up in a Gorilla Press.]

Bill Hughes – Lumberjack has Briskout in the Gorilla Press here.

Jack Gene – And he tosses him into the ring, with no regard to Briskout's or the referee's safety.

Bill Hughes – I can't believe this idiot hasn't been disqualified or suspended yet. I fully expect Brad Johnson to do something about the brutality he's displaying here tonight. It's preposterous!

[Lumberjack gets into the ring as the crowd continues to cheer him on.]

Jack Gene – You can feel the electricity in the air. Lumberjack looks about ready to finish Briskout off.

Bill Hughes – I can't believe this. Lumberjack has used dirty underhanded tactics and the WMW Booking Committee clearly put Briskout at a disadvantage. Briskout thought he was getting a normal match here.

Jack Gene – Oh be quiet Bill and do your job! Briskout is a notorious cheater and all Lumberjack has done, was use his strength to his advantage and size to his advantage.

Bill Hughes – Exactly. We shouldn't allow blundering giants in this promotion just like we don't allow midgets!

[Lumberjack signals for the finish. Raising his thumb in the air, stalking Briskout, waiting for him to get up when suddenly…]

Jack Gene – IS THAT AWS MAN?!

[Jack Gene would be correct. Out from the back comes AWS Man (also known as Bill) running down to the ring.]

Bill Hughes – AWS Man to the rescue!

[Lumberjack looks over at AWS Man, confused and distracted. The Insane One however isn't here for the match itself as he goes over to Giggles the monkey and begins to argue with the monkey.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man arguing with a monkey here…

[AWS Man grabs Pen out of Giggles hand. Giggles slaps AWS Man's face and AWS Man looks appalled. He goes to hit Giggles with Pen but a large hand stops him.]

Jack Gene – And the Lumberjack to the rescue!

Bill Hughes – I can't believe this…

Jack Gene – The Lumberjack has taken Pen off of AWS Man!

[AWS Man looks shocked that someone would take Pen off of him and hops onto the apron. Lumberjack turns around however and the distraction gave Briskout more than enough time. Briskout gives Lumberjack a huge field goal kick below the belt. Lumberjack drops Pen much to AWS Man's joy as the referee is arguing with the Insane One.]

Bill Hughes – And the always tactical Briskout takes advantage of the less intelligent Lumberjack. Here it comes… that crafty hangman's DDT of his, the Genocide DDT!

Jack Gene – I can't believe this match is going to end like this.

Bill Hughes – Briskout with the pin! …1 …2 …3!!! Briskout with the win here!

Wayne Inkster – Ladies and gentlemen, your winner by pinfall, Josh Briskout!!!

["Leper Messiah" by Metallica plays once again as Briskout gets up and raises his arms in the air. However he's quickly out of the ring before Lumberjack revives. He and Giggles hightail it out of here while the Insane One slowly walks with Pen in his hand.]

Jack Gene – This is pure madness. I'm not sure if Briskout coming back and teaming with AWS Man has made this worst than we are on the Arkham Asylum scale.

Bill Hughes – Josh Briskout and AWS Man teaming up? Trust me, that makes WMW the greatest show on earth.

After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin

[Just then, John Bundy, Bob Wire and Thad Williams begin to walk down to the ring. The crowd immediately boo.]

Jack Gene - Oh now what? What could they possibly want coming down here.

Bill Hughes - Apparently, Thad Williams is keeping to his word, and he's coming down here to get an answer.

Jack Gene - To what? What could Thad possibly have offered Lumberjack that he'd be interested in?

[Wire slides into the ring. Bundy climbs into the ring, while Thad walks up the stairs. He barks something at them, which then causes them to start to stomp away on Lumberjack. Williams grabs the mic from Wayne Inkster.

Thad Williams - Time's up, Jack! Now, I thought I was pretty clear last week when I said that I wanted a decision by today. Pull him up!

[He points at Lumberjack and urges BBW to pull him up. They do, by the hair.]

Thad Williams - So, what is it, Jack? Are you with us... or do you do want to make this harder for yourself then you need to?

[Lumberjack struggles to get free, causing Wire to slam him in the face with a right hand. Thad shakes his head and paces aorund.]

Thad Williams - Obviously, there's been a misunderstanding here. You obviously feel like you can just not make a choice. But, obviously, even though you are from Canada, you obviously fail the amazing Rush lyric: even if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

[He gets into Lumberjack's face.]

Thad Williams - And you have made the wrong choice. ... Get his axe!

Jack Gene - What?! He just sent Bob Wire to get his axe.

[Wire slides out of the ring and grabs the axe. He slides back into the ring and hands it to Thad Williams.]

Thad Williams - You've got a new deadline, Jack. 1 Week. I want your decision at GS125. You've got something that I want, Jack. And now...

[He looks at the axe as he lifts it in front of Lumberjack's face. Just then, Wire swings around and hits him with a DDT.]

Jack Gene - Oh! My god!

Thad Williams - And now... I've got something of yours.

[With that, he drops the mic and all three men move towards the edge of the ring and climb out.]

Jack Gene - My god! Bob Wire with a horrific DDT there, and once again, someone has taken Lumberjack's axe.

Bill Hughes - Well, it's starting to become clear that what Thad Williams said to Lumberjack a few weeks ago is true. Lumberjack has once again let his guard down, and Williams, and BBW have taken full advantage of that.

Jack Gene - But why? What does Lumberjack have that has Thad Williams so interested?

[The scene fades.]


Louie Cwik Talks with Jade

Writer: Amanda

[The shot opens up inside of Jade's locker room. Louie Cwik walks in.]

Louie Cwik - Jade, I'm hoping I could get a few words from you...

[Jade glances at Louie as if he is from another world.]

Louie Cwik - ...about your win tonight and in the MTL4 season.

Jade - You ask me as if our victory was somehow in doubt. Hecate and I both have set records for longest reigning Heartlands Champion. I'm going to set a record for the longest reigning Shoot Champion. I'm a former Great Lakes Champion, Rookie of the Year and Fighter of the Year and you actually think a couple of people who should still be in CMW can beat Hecate and I? You should know who you are interviewing, Mr. Cwik.

[Cwik quietly clears his throat.]

Louie Cwik - What about your refusal to work with Brad Johnson?

Jade - The reasons behind that have been stated in part here earlier tonight. The rest will be revealed in the fullness of time. Suffice it to say that I found Brad Johnson's offer to be... not in my best interests, or the best interests of WMW.

[Jade turns and walks away before more questions can be asked.]

An Invitation

Writer: Reb and Rob

[The camera fades into the locker room area backstage, over a black door to one of the private rooms. The crowd explodes into cheers as they realize it's the locker room of 'Father Nathan: ASC Champ' according to the sign. Down lower on the door is a small folded note, stuck neatly with clear, plastic tape. It doesn't take long before Father Nathan steps into view, causing another pop. He glances at the note and looks at it.]

Father Nathan - What in the name of...

[He pauses, takes the note off of the door, and glances at it. He smirks, as if amused, and then chuckles.]

Father Nathan - Heh. Oh, I'll RSVP all right... count on it...

[He drops the note on the ground and steps into his locker room, shutting it firmly. The camera zooms in on the note so it's viewable. It is an invitation, dotted with various flowers and party hats, as if inviting someone to a child's birthday.

Who: Father Nathan and You Know Who
What: Falls Count Anywhere, Title Match
When: August 6th, 2010
Where: Hardcore Hell 2010
Why: You need this (and you know it).

RSVP ASAP]

Bill Hughes - Oh, boy...we've seen an invitation like that before!

Jack Gene - What's Nathan going to say, though? And what about his other challengers in the division?

Bill Hughes - Screw all that! What does that mean for...you know who?

[Fade out]

Louie Cwik Talks with Josh Briskout

Writer: Josh

[The shot opens up outside of Briskout's locker room. Louie Cwik walks into the scene as Josh is about to enter.]

Louie Cwik - Josh, I'm hoping I can get your reaction to what happened tonight. Do you think you would've lost if AWS Man (also known as Bill) wasn't out there?

[Josh looks up at him.]

Josh Briskout - What? Really? You're going to ask me if my win was attributed to AWS Man? Look, I should have Giggles kick your ass down this hallway. Seriously, what kind of question is that? At least last week had some meaning. This is just an idiotic question. I had that match in control. AWS Man had some business with Giggles and that towering idiot got involved. In retrospect, I should've let the Insane One take care of him! But hindsight is 20/20 I guess.

[With that, he walks through the door and shuts it behind him. The scene fades.]

Umbrage/Vyper vs. Father Nathan/Black Friar

Writer: Amanda

Jack Gene -
And there's only one more match on the card tonight, folks. The main event of the evening and the second preliminary MTL match of the evening. Father Nathan and the Black Friar vs Umbrage and the retuning WMW Hall of Famer, Scott Vyper. This match should be a great one, don't you think Bill?

Bill Hughes - Only because we will finally see Father Nathan get the ever living crap kicked out of him. Two opponents who are hall of famers and his partner is someone who couldn't BUY a win in the Heartlands division.

Jack Gene - Two Hall of Famers who really don't like each other. At least Father Nathan and the Black Friar are on the same page here.

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

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, the next match is a Preliminary Match in the MTL 4 tournament and it is the Main Event of the evening! Introducing first, at a combined weight of 471lbs. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois respectively, they are WMW Hall of Famers UMBRAGE and SCOTT VYPER!!!!

['Bulls on Parade' by Rage against the Machine plays and Umbrage walks out. A few seconds later, 'Machine Gun Messiah' by Sybreed plays and Scott Vyper walks out. The returning Vyper gets a mixed reaction as he and Umbrage make their way down to the ring and climb in. Almost immediately, they head to a corner and begin talking/arguing with each other.]

Jack Gene - And here come the tag team of Scott Vyper and Umbrage, definitely one of the stranger bedfellows we've seen the MTL produce.

Bill Hughes - Yes, but Father Nathan is not so great in the MTL either. His only other time in the tournament saw him paired with Adam Allocco in what might just have been the worst tag team ever formed.

Jack Gene - ....They weren't that bad.

Bill Hughes - Jack, I know you're a fan of Father Nathan, but I'm sure even he'd say the team sucked. So you can as well.

Wayne Inkster - And introducing their opponents. At a combined weight of 460lbs. Hailing from San Sabastian, Spain and Dublin, Ireland respectively, they are the team of the BLACK FRIAR and the Ace Superior Champion, FATHER NATHAN!!!!

[Suddenly, the lights in the arena dim and the voice of the Black Friar can be heard over the PA: "Now begins the time of the Inquisition. Repent of your sins, that you might be forgiven. Heretics and blasphemers, prepare for thy doom."

After he finishes speaking the sound of monks chanting in Latin can be heard and an eerie organ plays as the Black Friar and Father Nathan walk out. Father Nathan still carries his cross on his back, while the Black Friar is dressed in his trademark robe. They pause at the entryway for a moment as the crowd cheers loudly for Father Nathan, the Black Friar pointing at Vyper and Umbrage. Umbrage replies by giving the duo the finger while Vyper makes a jerking off motion, rolling his eyes. The pair of Holy Men make their way to the ring and enter, conversing over who will be starting off the match first.]

Jack Gene - Hmm, well... it appears we have a name for the Tag Team of Father Nathan and Black Friar.

Bill Hughes - Hmm, I might be able to get behind this team if there going to show some good, old fashioned biblical violence and wrath. I think they're still [bleep]ed though.

[In the ring, Father Nathan and Scott Vyper end up being the two to start the match off and as the bell rings, both men circle around each other before locking up in a collar and elbow tie up, both men trying for superior position and succeeding in a dead standoff.]

Jack Gene - And here we go folks! Current Ace Superior Champion facing off against a former 3 time Great Lakes Champion and former Ace Superior Champion, Scott Vyper. If Nathan can pin Vyper the week after he defeated another former multi time GLC in Kronin, well, he'd make a strong case indeed for moving up to the GLC division himself.

Bill Hughes - Phish, like that'd ever happen. Scott Vyper is a master of preparation. You can bet he's followed what's happened here in WMW very closely ever since he left.

[Almost on cue, Scott Vyper buries his knee into Father Nathan's gut twice, doubling the man over and following up with a clubbing blow to the back, dropping Nathan to a knee. Vyper measures him but Nathan cuts him off with a series of quick, hard punches to the ribs, doubling Vyper over before Nathan nails him with a rising uppercut that sends Vyper staggering backwards towards Umbrage who tags himself in by slapping Vyper's shoulder. The two glare at each other and Vyper steps out to the apron. Umbrage charges Nathan, but Father Nathan lifts Umbrage up and drops him groin first onto his knee stopping Umbrage dead in his tracks before Nathan sends the Hardcore Icon down with a discus punch, bringing a roar from the crowd.]

Jack Gene - And Father Nathan is cleaning house! He's come out firing and has both of the Hall of Famers on the defensive!

Bill Hughes - God Damn it! Why does he ALWAYS do this!?

[Father Nathan pulls Umbrage to his feet and the two trade punches before Umbrage goes low, kicking Nathan in the gut and whipping him into the ropes. As Nathan comes off the ropes, Umbrage leaps into the air, taking him down with a Lou Thesz press, hammering him with right hands. Umbrage pulls Nathan to his feet and drives him into the corner where he hammers him before tagging in Vyper, both men doubleteaming Father Nathan, hammering him with punches before Vyper climbs the top turnbuckle and as Umbrage lifts Nathan up for a Powerbomb, Vyper dives off the top rope, adding force to the impact with which Nathan hits the mat. Umbrage rolls out of the ring and Vyper goes right for a cover but Nathan kicks out after 2.]

Jack Gene - Match almost ended right there, folks! Father Nathan looks hurt from that move, not that I blame him and Vyper is keeping the offense up, stomping away at the downed priest!

Bill Hughes - Give him a kick for me, Scotty!

[Vyper pulls Nathan to his feet and sends him right back to the mat with a double arm DDT. Vyper goes for the cover again but the Black Friar dives in at the last second breaking up the pinfall. Vyper gets up and begins exchanging punches with the Black Friar as Nathan rolls out to the floor, shaking his head at the same time Umbrage comes in and nails the Black Friar with a clothesline, sending the man to the mat where both Vyper and Umbrage stomp and kick the downed monk.]

Jack Gene - And well this match has started to break down here folks! John Law is trying to restore Law and Order here but it's not going well!

Bill Hughes - Let them go! This is great!

[Both fighters wait for the Black Friar to get up before pinballing him back and forth with punches. Umbrage catches him and takes him to the mat with a belly to belly suplex, getting up and daring Vyper to do better. Vyper gestures to Nathan outside and then to the Friar, telling Umbrage to put him away quickly before Nathan recovers. Umbrage repeats the gesture and Vyper rolls his eyes before pulling Friar to his feet, locking him in a double underhook and hitting a double underhook powerbomb onto the Black Friar. Meanwhile, Father Nathan comes into the ring and takes Umbrage down with a Full Nelson slam. Vyper rolls his eyes and moves over towards Nathan, trading punches with him for a few moments as they go back and forth before Father Nathan kicks Vyper in the gut and nails him with a European uppercut, sending Vyper staggering back. Nathan runs forward and nails Vyper with a clothesline, sending both men over the top rope and spilling out to the floor at ringside where both men get to their feet and resume brawling in front of the fans.]

Jack Gene - Wow! This thing is really spilling out of control! Scott Vyper wanted this match over before Nathan could recover and you gotta respect Vyper's eye for talent. People laughed when he said Valora was the next big thing, and then she blew up and proved him right.

Bill Hughes - Pfft! Vyper can't be afraid of that priest... even if that idiot Nathan does look to be hammering Vyper pretty good at the moment.

[Umbrage climbs back into the ring and meets the Black Friar with a clubbing blow to the back, before turning the man around and planting him on the mat with a big time powerbomb. Meanwhile, Nathan and Vyper continue brawling out near and among the fans. Vyper grabs a cup of beer from a fan and throws it in Nathan's face, before sending Nathan up and over the guardrails and into the crowd at large. In the ring, Umbrage takes a moment to see that Vyper has Nathan tied up and nods to himself as he pulls Black Friar to his feet and brings him back to the mat with a neckbreaker. He plays to the crowd, revelling in the boos before Vyper plants Nathan on the guard rail crotch first and turns back to Umbrage.]

Scott Vyper - Pin the [bleep]er already! Let's get this shit over wit-

[Vyper is cut off as Nathan slides down the guard rail and tackles Vyper, the two men rolling down the stairs. While Umbrage and the ref are distracted, Black Friar gets to his knees and nails Umbrage with a low blow from behind, doubling the man over and rolling him up, grabbing Umbrage's tights but Umbrage kicks out after a 2 count and pulls Friar to his feet whipping him hard into the turnbuckle and charging him, nailing Friar with a clothesline, then hitting the ropes and taking Friar face first to the mat with a bulldog.]

Jack Gene - Wow! That was some Valora style offense we just saw from Umbrage there. Perhaps a nod of respect to his former tag team partner there. But this match has spiraled out of control in a big time hurry and is little more then a bar room brawl at the moment.

Bill Hughes - I disagree. This isn't a bar room brawl until a beer bottle gets broken over someone's head. It's a rule.

[Umbrage pulls Friar up and whips him back into the corner. He makes his way over to the corner and lifts Friar up, setting him on the top turnbuckle and climbing up after him. Meanwhile, Nathan and Vyper continue their brawl in and around the fans, Father Nathan obviously trying to fight his way back to ringside to help his partner and Vyper trying to prevent him from doing so. That ends when Nathan charges forward and spears Vyper through the guard barrier and back to the ringside area. Nathan gets to his feet just in time to see Umbrage hit the Riot Act on the Black Friar from the top rope. Umbrage lands on top of him and goes right into the cover. Nathan dives in, but comes up just short, reaching the duo a split second after the three count goes down. The bell ring and the crowd boos heavily, showing it's displeasure at the situation.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, your winners, by pinfall, the team of Scott Vyper and Umbrage!!!!

Jack Gene - Wow! A amazingly short match given the level of talent we had in this match. Scott Vyper seemed intent to end things quick and he definitely got his wish. Both of these teams are newly formed and I think we saw that here tonight. This was not a good, clean tag team match by any means.

Bill Hughes -No it wasn't Jack. Neither team was really on the same page and both let themselves be distracted, but when one team is made up of two Hall of Famers, they have a good shot at overcoming hiccups like that. And I gotta say I love watching Nathan lose.

[Father Nathan stands up and is very displeased at the loss, Umbrage getting up and giving Nathan the finger again, at which point Nathan and Umbrage get face to face, exchanging words. They're interrupted however as Matrix walks out and just stares at Nathan. Umbrage is ushered out of the ring by Vyper and Law as Nathan glances up and meets eyes with Matrix, who points at Nathan. Nathan looks to be in no mood for Matrix and just waves his hand, turning his attention back to his partner.]

Jack Gene - Matrix! As if the amazing and abrupt ending to this match wasn't enough, Matrix is out here now too! He sent a challenge to Nathan for an ASC title shot at Hardcore Hell but I'm surprised to see Nathan react the way he did... it was almost as if he literally blew Matrix off.

Bill Hughes - Well Matrix does have a couple of epic fails against Nathan so far. This is good. If Nathan keeps showing this kind of attitude, I might even cheer for him. Probably not, but he can continue to try and impress me.

Jack Gene - Yeah, I'm sure that's his driving focus, getting you as a fan.

Bill Hughes - It should be everyone's focus.

[The scene fades.]

Dark Matches

All dark matches take place as the crowd enters the arena before the show begins to broadcast.

Justin Lucky vs. Jerry the Clown
Justin and Jerry the Clown opened up the show for the live crowd and they did not disappoint those in attendance. All though Jerry the Clown attempted to take Justin off of his game, the man who lost against Jade at Party in the Plaza, didn't seem to have lost a step. Justin Lucky d. Jerry the Clown in under 5 minutes. He hit the Lucky Shot super kick on Jerry and got the pinfall.


Graveyard Shift 123

Posted: July 9th, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:

Dark Matches
Jasmine Lucky vs. The New Dragon

Main Card
Umbrage vs. Jordan Keyser
Marty Poppins vs. Thomas Kilik
Josh Briskout vs. El Oso
Shawn Cortez vs. The Emo Girl
The Lumberjack vs. Arick Wills

Main Event
Kronin vs. Father Nathan


Graveyard Shift 123 - July 9th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 123! Yes, this is Friday night, as WMW takes over Friday Nights on Sports Time Ohio! Party in the Plaza is in the rearview mirror as we head on towards Hardcore Hell, the beginning of the second half of the Wrestling Midwest year. My name is Jack Gene and by my side is the best color commentator in the business, Bill Hughes. Tonight, we've got to talk about what went down at PitP10. On one hand, it's a big week because we've got a new Great Lakes Champion, but at what cost?

Bill Hughes - Kronin lost his groove, Dru lost her title and Adam Pyre is gone.

Jack Gene - Which is just heartbreaking, to think that Adam Pyre is gone from Wrestling Midwest.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, but he's not the only member of this roster we lost. We lost the Fighter of the Year, Valora Salinas.

Jack Gene - The fans still haven't gotten over it.

[Just then, a stagehand walks up. He begins to talk to them off mic.]

Stagehand - Sault St. Marie said to not talk about her.

Jack Gene - Her? Who's her? You mean, Valora?

Stagehand - Any time you say her name tonight, you will be fined.

Bill Hughes - How the hell are we not supposed to talk about Valora? She's the god damned Fighter of the Year and Sault St. Marie canned her for no reason. This is criminal what he is doing to her and this company.

Stagehand - I'm just the messenger, you have been warned. Leave her out of the rest of the broadcast.

[He walks away as Jack and Bill look at one another.]

Bill Hughes - That's bull[bleep]. Who the hell does he think he is. We can't erase her out of the history books, nor can we erase her from tonight's broadcast.

Jack Gene - Especially with PitP10 being our last show. Whatever. We've got a packed show tonight. Despite the assault on the former GLC, we are dedicating a good portion of tonight to wish Adam Pyre a farewell as he enters into wrestling retirement. But, it's not all about sadness. We're going to replay some great moments from Adam Pyre's career. Not just from WMW, but also from our affiliate DCW.

Bill Hughes - And a lot of great matches tonight as well.

Jack Gene - That is correct. We've got Arick Wills and Lumberjack in action as the Heartlands division heats up. Plus, the debut of CMW's Emo Girl as she takes on Shawn Cortez. Thomas Kilik takes on Marty Poppins. But, probably the biggest news tonight is that Josh Briskout is returning, and tonight, he takes on El Oso. And in tonight's main event, it's Umbrage taking on Jordan Keyser. Should be good to see if Keyser can bounce back from his PitP10 loss, and rumor has it, Umbrage plans on challenging Jade for that Shoot Championship. We'll see what happens with that, right now.

[The scene cuts to the ring.]

Umbrage vs. Jordan Keyser

Writer: Garvin

["Bulls on Parade" by Rage Against The Machine blasts from the PA as Umbrage appears at the top of the ramp. He stops as the crowd pops.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, it is time for tonight's opening contest. Heading to the ring, from Detroit, Michigan, he is... Umbrage!

Jack Gene - And here comes Umbrage, who is fresh off a win over Eric Dillinger at Party in the Plaza 2010. Tonight, he takes on Eric's tag team partner, Jordan Keyser.

Bill Hughes - It should actually be a pretty good match.

[As Umbrage reaches the ring, the music fades. He looks at the entrance, but just then, a stagehand runs from the back and down to the ring.]

Jack Gene - What the heck? Who is this guy?

Bill Hughes - Inkster is now talking with the stagehand. I've got a sneaky suspicion that this match isn't going to happen.

[Inkster and the stagehand continues to discuss. The ref and Umbrage get into the conversation.]

Jack Gene - Yeah, I think you may be right, Bill. Umbrage doesn't look too happy.

[The stagehand slides out of the ring and runs back up the ramp.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and gentlemen, we are just getting word that Jordan Keyser has not arrived at the arena. Therefore this match will not take place. Your winner, by default, Umbrage!

[The crowd gives a mixed reaction as Umbrage shakes his head as he walks back up the ramp.]

Jack Gene - Really? Jordan hasn't shown up? That's kind of strange... considering what has happened the last 30 days. I mean, that guy is on a roller coaster ride of a career.

Bill Hughes - And don't forget, Saulty McGee is probably riding high after Party in the Plaza, and knowing Keyser's connection to the "other network" this may be St. Marie's doing.

Jack Gene - Yeah, I'm sure those conspiracies will start.

[Umbrage stops up on the stage. He looks over his shoulder towards the crowd. He gestures for a mic, and a stagehand hands him one.]

Umbrage - So, that's what you chose, Jordan? You chose not to show up? I can't believe I had an ounce of respect for you. But hey -- you just extended the life of your career a few years by NOT letting me crush you. This, people.... This is what is happening in WMW. People are signed and they don't even show up. Instead, they get to take their paycheck and sit at home. This has become the Sault St. Marie regime, and I can't fucking stand it.

[Umbrage turns away, shakes his head, then walks through the curtain.]

The Network Celebrates

Writer: Garvin

[Just then, fireworks go off. The Sports Time Ohio theme blasts from the PA and WMW General Manager Sault St. Marie struts down the aisle. He is followed by Thad Williams, Bob Wire and John Bundy. The fans boo him and chant "We Want Val!" SSM smirks as he walks to the ring. He walks up the stairs triumphantly and climbs into the ring. The music fades.]

Sault St. Marie - Apologies for tonight's opening contest. I guess... with some people... plans change.

[He smirks as the crowd boos.]

Sault St. Marie - But not with me. I always follow through with my plans. And...

[He looks around, as if searching the horizon.]

Sault St. Marie - You know, it's July 9th, but - it feels like it's been the 4th of July every since Party in the Plaza went off the air.

[The crowd boos again.]

Sault St. Marie - You know, hold up a second. Let's give credit where credit is due.

[The crowd continues to boo. Some even reach the ring with their cups and garbage. SSM shakes his head.]

Sault St. Marie - You all want that has been, that fake, that fraud to come back?

[The crowd pops.]

Sault St. Marie - Well, then let me do that for you. For the last time, roll the footage.
[The replay begins showing Ryven and Valora standing face to face. Ryven wraps his legs around her in a triangle choke. Reaching up with bloodied and wounded arms he grasps ahold of her head, the screaming of the crowd drowning out all sound. Ryven takes a moment and with a heave, pulls in on Valora, blood streaming from his wounds anew. The referee looks in to see if she's going to submit, but her arms stay poised.]

Bill Hughes - What the hell is she doing?

Jack Gene - She's not going to submit! She's going to make Ryven have her pass out to end this match! Valora isn't letting Sault win!

[Valora's breathing grows frantic as her body fights for air it cannot get. Ryven steadies his grip and ignoring the pain coursing through his own body, pulls hard downward and after a frenetic moment Valora's body finally goes slack. The crowd screams murder as the bell rings, signalling the end of the match.]

Bill Hughes - No! NO!

Wayne Inkster - Your winner - Ryven!!!

Jack Gene - In all my years of doing this, I never once thought I would see something like this! We have seen the end of an era tonight. We have witnessed history in the making; Valora is no longer employed by Wrestling Midwest!

[Ryven slowly gets to his knees and pulls a folded piece of paper from his boot. Laying it gingerly atop of Valora's unconscious body, he stands and slowly makes his way to the edge of the ring. The crowd grows more and more violently angry as Ryven walks between them, cups and debris being hurled at him.]
[As the shot opens back up in the arena, SSM smiles.]

Sault St. Marie - Good bye Valora. And now, business is about to pick up. Finally, I can work on what's really important. Ratings, putting on a good show, and knowing that what I'm doing for the WMW/STO legacy won't be tarnished by that ungrateful...

[Just then, the Wrestling Midwest theme by the Graveyard Shift Trio blasts from the PA as Brad Johnson walks through the back curtain. He walks quickly to the ring. As he reaches it, Bundy and Wire begin to approach the ropes. Thad grabs a hold of them and holds them back. Johnson climbs into the ring and gets right into SSM's face.]

Brad Johnson - Oh, you have really pushed me over the edge, Sault. This game you've been playing, it ends now.

Sault St. Marie - Game? No, it's Game Over. Game Over for Valora. Game Over for anyone else in the back who thinks that they hold more power than I do, and that goes for you, Brad.

[Sault points his finger at Brad, but Brad slaps it away.]

Brad Johnson - Listen, you son of a bitch. You really think you've won some type of battle here? Like, you've put yourself in a position to get some work done around here?

[SSM smirks at him, as Johnson starts to pace.]

Brad Johnson - I mean, did I hear you right thinking now... NOW... you were finally going to get to work on pushing the product and getting us ratings? Seriously?

Sault St. Marie - Now, I've got no one standing in my way. No one backtalking me, no one questioning every move I make. I got rid of the cancer so that this company and regrow what she took from us.

[Johnson laughs to himself.]

Brad Johnson - Are you really that dense, Sault? How exactly does getting rid of the 2009-2010 Fighter of the Year, the only WMW representive in the WWR Top 5, the former Hardcore, Ace Superior and Great Lakes Champion going to get you ratings? You think people are going to tune in to find out what crazy Sault St. Marie is going to do next?

[SSM goes to respond but Johnson cuts him off.]

Brad Johnson - No, they're going to tune in the MVW to see their new World Champion compete. The ratings were here because of her. Now, they've gone and it's your fault.

[SSM gets back into Johnson's face, pushing him backwards.]

Sault St. Marie - You think I give a rat's ass about some podunk company out in the middle of Missouri? After the collapse of the WWA, MVW was on it's dying breath. You think Valora winning the title was any type of "big deal"? It wasn't. That woman sits atop a mountain of the rest of the pathetic women-only roster that is MVW.

[SSM straightens his jacket and shakes his head.]

Sault St. Marie - That might turn you on, Johnson, but I could care less what happens to her or the rest of the MVW roster. That's a reflection on them, not on us. And, it's funny that you bring up the fact that Valora was our connection to the WWR list. She was definitely a trendsetter. However, the name Valora Salinas went into the history books at Party in the Plaza and that's where she'll remain. She's a distant memory and that's all she'll ever be. Look at the WWR list this week. She's gone. But Jade and Father Nathan, they are there. So get over it. Tonight begins a new era.

[Johnson once again lunges towards SSM, and gets into his face, but at that point, Bundy and Wire get in between and force Johnson to back up. They back him into the corner.]

Sault St. Marie - Tonight begins a new reign, Brad.

[He gets into Brad Johnson's face and smiles.]

Sault St. Marie - Mine.

[The crowd boos.]

Sault St. Marie - And if you aren't careful, I'll make sure you're... history... too.

[With that, the STO theme blasts from the PA as Sault St. Marie and Thad Williams exit the ring. Williams calls off the dogs, and Bundy and Wire also exit the ring, leaving Johnson standing in the corner. The scene fades.]

Marty Poppins vs. Thomas Kilik

Writer: MOD

[The scene fades in and shows Thomas Kilik standing in the ring awaiting his opponent Marty Poppins. Just then, a random "Pizza Delivery Man" walks down to the ring. He is holding a bag full of pizza. The ref meets him at ringside, along with security.]

Jack Gene - Welcome back to Graveyard Shift 123. Apparently, someone has ordered a pizza and sent it to ringside? I'm really not sure; do you know what's going on Bill?

[The ref slides into the ring and tells Wayne Inkster something. The pizza man climbs into the ring and walks up to the two of them.]

Bill Hughes - That might be mine. I did put my order in online, but I thought I timed it for after the show.

[Just then, Wayne Inkster gets on the mic.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, apparently, Marty Poppins ordered a pizza and this pizza man is having a difficult time finding him.

Jack Gene - Wait, what? Poppins ordered pizza?

Bill Hughes - Damn! And I thought it was just my lucky day. I'm starving!

Wayne Inkster - Marty Poppins, if you are backstage, you can come down and pick up your pizza.

[Just then, Poppins appears from behind the curtain. He runs down to the ring with the biggest, joyful grin ever. As he slides into the ring, the pizza man pulls out the pizza and swaps pizza for cash. Poppins immediately sits down and begins to eat the pizza. The ref and Wayne Inkster exchange looks before Inkster climbs out of the ring. The ref calls for the bell.]

Jack Gene – I thought this was going to be a match, not a pizza eating contest.

[Flash Forward // Kilik whips Poppins into the ropes and hits him with a spinning heel kick to the face as he rebounds off the ropes. The DragonHeart now brings Poppins to his feet and then places him into the corner. Kilik goes into the opposite corner and begins to run back towards Poppins. Kilik attempts a Stinger Splash, but Marty Poppins moves out the way and slides to the outside of the ring. Marty Poppins quickly makes his way over towards his pizza and grabs a slice.]

Bill Hughes – Marty Poppins has seem to be more focus on his pizza then this match.

Jack Gene – What the heck is wrong with this guy?

[Flash Forward // Kilik is chasing Poppins on the outside of the ring. Marty Poppins is trying to eat his pizza as he continues to run away from The DragonHeart. Out of no where, Poppins slips as he is running and drops his pizza. Kilik is finally able to catch up to Poppins. As Poppins is down on the ground, Kilik takes advantage and punts Marty right in the skull. Kilik brings Marty to his feet and shoves the lifeless body in the ring. Kilik makes his way to the inside of the ring and applies a waist lock to Marty Poppins. The DragonHeart forces Poppins to his feet. Kilik is ready to attempt a German Suplex, but out of no where Marty Poppins connects with elbows to the face of Kilik, which forces the waist locked to be released. Marty Poppins slides to the outside of the ring. Marty Poppins quickly makes his way over towards his pizza and grabs another slice. Inside the ring, Thomas Kilik shows his frustration.]

Jack Gene – Thomas Kilik takes his matches very seriously and Marty Poppins is not serious competition for Kilik here tonight.

Bill Hughes – This Marty Poppins is not to bright upstairs. I have never seen anything like this before. This has to be a joke.

[Flash Forward // Kilik now on the outside and whispers something to Wayne Inkster. Wayne Inkster makes the announcement that Thomas Kilik would like to be buddies with Marty Poppins and they should make this time in the ring a pizza party instead of a wrestling match. Marty Poppins face begins to light up the arena with his smile, liking the idea that Thomas Kilik has proposed. Thomas Kilik gets back into the ring and encourages Marty Poppins to bring the pizza inside the ring. Marty Poppins makes his way into the ring with his box of pizza. Out of no where without hesitation, Thomas Kilik dropkicks the box of pizza into the face of Marty Poppins. Poppins is knocked out and is covered in pizza. Marty Poppins makes his way to the top rope and signals for his finisher. Kilik takes off the top rope and connects with his Imploding Star Press, his version of a reverse 450 Splash onto Poppins. Thomas Kilik rolls around in the ring and holds his stomach in pain showing the effects of the move. Thomas Kilik crawls over and covers Marty Poppins for the pinfall. Referee Luna Pier gets in position to make the pinfall. The crowd counts along with referee, Luna Pier, as she count the pinfalll.]

Jack Gene - ...1! ...2! ...3!

Bill Hughes – This one is over. In my opinion, Marty Poppins never had a chance. He was never focused on this match and Thomas Kilik being more methodical in the ring as of later takes advantage.

Jack Gene – If Marty Poppins keeps this up he may be on his way to breaking MOD's record for losing the most matches.

Bill Hughes – Thomas Kilik is on a roll as of late. He may be on his way to getting a Heartlands Title Shot, if he keeps this up. Wait a minute Arick Wills is sneaking his way into the ring.

Jack Gene – Wait a minute from behind Arick Wills with a forearm shot to the back of the head. Arick Wills tries to takes Kilik down into the Magnificent Crossface, but Kilik finds a way to counter with an arm drag. Thomas Kilik goes after The King of Wrestling, but Arick Wills quickly exits the ring. Arick Wills makes his way back up the ramp and taunts Thomas Kilik.

Bill Hughes - The DragonHeart signals for Arick Wills to bring on the fight, but The King of Wrestling ignores Kilik's request.

[Arick Wills exits from the ramp and makes his way backstage. The scene fades as Thomas Kilik looks ready for another fight.]

Sault St. Marie has a surprise for Hecate

Written by: Hecate

[The shot opens up to the wrestler parking area outside the WMW arena where Hecate Humvee pulls in and parks in one of the empty spaces. A moment later the Dark Priestess steps out of the vehicle, a bluetooth earpiece in one ear and a HCT Evo in her hand; closing the door as her other hand scrolls through one of the menu's on the phone before pressing her finger to the screen and putting the phone away as she walks through the parking area.]

Hecate - Yeah it's me, you left a message? Sorry I was in the middle of something... personal when the call came in.

[A smile forms on Hecate's face as she recalls whatever she was in the middle of and seems to get a bit of a swagger in the step before she pauses.]

Other Person - [...]

Hecate - Excuse me, Sault St. Marie did what? He threatened you and you just took it? Mr. Johnson... Brad, you are the owner of the frakin company and he's a network associate.

Brad Johnon - [...]

Hecate - He's pushing because he can get away with it; Valora's gone, Kronin's too focused on his quest to reclaim Lilly, and you are letting him bully you around. It's time to stand up for yourself and your company otherwise before you realize it, it won't be your company anymore.

Brad Johnon - [...]

Hecate - Yeah I know I told you to calm down before, you can still be calm and stand up to him. Look, someone has to stand up to him otherwise we will be treated to matches like Irish Ninja vs Marty Poppins as the main event week in and week out.

[Hecate turns the corner in the parking area and starts to walk towards the wrestler entrance, not really noticing the WMW security personal waiting by the door.]

Brad Johnon - [...]

Hecate - Look if you won't stand up for Wrestling Midwest, then I will...

[Hecate stops and looks annoyed as the security personal step between her and the door.]

Hecate - Hold on... [To the security personal] Out of my way, I work here.

Security Personal - Yes I know, but I'm afraid you can not come in the building.

Hecate - Did you hear that ?!

Brad Johnon - [...]

Hecate - Yeah that's what the guy said. [To the security personal.] And just why can you not let me in the building?

Security Personal - Sault St. Marie left specific instructions that since you were not scheduled to appear on this show, you have no reason to be here and were not to be allowed into the building.

[Hecate stands there looking at the assembled security personal as Brad Johnson exclaims loud enough for it to be heard as Hecate pulls her ear piece off and drops it in her jacket pocket.]

Brad Johnson - Hecate, don't do anything stupid and rash now!

[Hecate gets a wry smirk on her face as she reaches into her pocket and turns her phone off, looking at the security personal and then at the door.]

Hecate - Sorry Brad, someone has to let Salty know he's not God.

[The scene fades out as Hecate and the Security Personal stand off outside the WMW arena entrance, Hecate looking ready to shrug off her jacket at any moment.]

Best of Pyre, part 1

Writer: Adam/Garvin

[The shot goes back to ringside.]

Jack Gene - Tonight, we begin our road to Hardcore Hell 2010. However, all though we can't talk about one superstar that has left, per the instructions of Sault St. Marie, we can talk about another superstar who's final day as a WMW Fighter was at Party in the Plaza. That man being Adam Pyre. Right now, we show match from earlier in Adam Pyre's career. When Adam Pyre faced Triple S for the Deathcore Title.

[The shot opens up to show DCW announcers Mike Deth and Jay Rape sitting at ringside.]

Jay Rape - ...now it's time to see just who it is that Scythe is gonna face when he decides to cash in that title shot, because up next is Adam Pyre vs Skyler "Sikko" Stevenson!

As if on cue, "Arsonist" by Between the Buried and me hits the arena speakers as Skyler walks out from behind the curtain. He gets booed like he was walking through a haunted house, but it doesn't even faze him, in fact, he never takes his eyes away from the ring as he slowly walks down the ramp.

Amber; the following contest is scheduled for one fall, and is for the Deathcore Championship!!! Introducing first, now residing in Boston, Massachusetts, SKYLER "SIKKO" STEVENSON!!!!

SSS slides underneath the ropes and paces around the ring a bit as "Corruptor" by Cynder begins to play on the Arena Speakers and Pyre's entrance Video plays on the Decapitron.

Mike Deth - Sounds like Pyre's got some new music!

Jay Rape - That's right! This is Corruptor by Cynder, the band that came in second in the Battle for Ozzfest concert.

Mike Deth - Well, they definitely suit Pyre.

Pyre runs out from behind the curtain with the Deathcore Title around his waist. He runs to either side of the stage and does a jumping stomp each time, pumping up the crowd for his entrance as he lets out a few deep throated yells. He finally walks to the top of the ramp and drops to his knees whilst taking off the title, soaking in the crowd's cheers with open arms and finally pointing directly at SSS in the ring. The both of them stare each other down, unblinking, until finally Pyre gets back to his feet and walks down the ramp.

Amber: and his opponent, the current Deathcore Champion from Anaheim, California, ADAM PYRE!!!
The crowd goes nuts as Pyre's name is announced. Pyre follows SSS's suit and slides under the ropes. He and SSS get right up next to each other, nose to nose, neither one looking to back down. Pyre, without looking away from SSS hands the belt to Big Phil. Big Phil has both men touch the belt, then holds it up for the crowd to see. Finally, the match bell rings and the Deathcore title match has officially started!

Mike Deth - Man, you can just feel the tension between these two!!! We saw that both of them want this title more than ever earlier this week.

Jay Rape - For sure! The Deathcore title is the ultimate prize here in the DCW. Whoever holds it can truly lay claim that they are the best our business has to offer.

Pyre and SSS continue to stare each other down without moving. Then, SSS reaches his hand out to Pyre, offering a handshake. Pyre hesitates for a bit, but finally accepts SSS's handshake. Bad move. SSS immediately slaps Pyre across the face, eliciting a gasp from the crowd.

Mike Deth - Now that's uncalled for!

Jay Rape - Please, Pyre so deserved that.

Mike Deth - How so?

Jay Rape - Like SSS said what, five thousand times now? Pyre didn't earn that title, he was handed it. No matter how he tries to justify it, he was given the title. And yet he walks around the backstage like he's the greatest superstar to grace the DCW.

Mike Deth - How the hell do you know what Pyre does backstage?

Jay Rape - I have my sources…

Pyre slowly turns back to face SSS, a hint of anger prevalent in his face. SSS smirks, but out of nowhere a hand comes up and smacks him across the face, as well as slapping the smirk right off of it.

Jay Rape - Now THAT was uncalled for!

SSS immediately lunges at Pyre and begins laying punches into his jaw. Pyre pushes SSS off of him and clotheslines him down to the mat. SSS gets up quickly and spears Pyre through the ropes.

Mike Deth - Both men on the outside now…

SSS gets to his feet first, though slightly woozy. Pyre rolls around on the ground, gripping his back. SSS immediately goes under the ring and starts dumping weapons onto the floor. Among which are a bag of what can be assumed to be tacks, a few broken pieces of wood, a sledgehammer, some garbage cans, the classic steel chair, a lead pipe, and of course, barbed wire aplenty.

Jay Rape - Looks like things are about to get dirty, just the way we all like it!

SSS grabs a trash can and smashes it into Pyre's back as he gets to all fours. Pyre immediately goes limp on his stomach. SSS delves into the weapons again and breaks off some barbed wire. He wraps it around his shoe and begins to taunt Pyre to get back up. Pyre slowly gets to his feet, only to get floored again by a barbed wire big boot from SSS.

Mike Deth - Pyre can just not seem to get the upper hand here…

Jay Rape - Clearly the best reason why SSS should be the champion, not Pyre. SSS deserves it more. Hell, if Crisis was gonna hand the belt to anybody, he should have handed it to SSS.

SSS goes back to the trash cans as he picks up a fresh one with no dents. He raises it high above his head and prepares to bring it back down on Pyre, but Pyre kips up, and dropkicks it right in SSS's face. SSS reels back a bit as Pyre grabs a chair and runs at SSS. He unfolds the chair and plants it in the ground, using his own momentum to flip over the chair. As he does so, he wraps his legs around SSS's head and hurricanrana's his head right into the now unfolded chair.

Mike Deth - Whoa! What a comeback!!

SSS's head bounces off the chair like a basketball as Pyre returns to his feet. Pyre goes for a cover. 1… 2… SSS manages to get a shoulder up.

Jay Rape - Now you know Pyre wouldn't have been able to kick out after a move like that…

Pyre picks up some of the pieces of wood and waits for SSS to sit up. Once SSS does, Pyre claps his head between the pieces of wood, sending splinter shards everywhere. SSS is now bleeding from the forehead.

Mike Deth - This match is getting messy in a hurry.

SSS manages to shake the cobwebs loose and gets back to his feet. Pyre and SSS begin to exchange vicious blows back and forth. SSS manages to get the upper hand and floors Pyre with a hard right. SSS then picks up the sledgehammer. He moves Pyre's arm with his foot, so that his arm is fully stretched out. SSS then gets an evil grin on his face as he raises the hammer over his head, and brings it down hard on Pyre's right hand.

Mike Deth - Oh my god! I think he might have broken Pyre's hand!

Jay Rape - Hell yeah!!!

Crowd: OOOH!

SSS has an evil grin spread across his face as he admires his handiwork. Pyre clutches his right hand in his left, tears streaming down his face from the pain. SSS then spots something that appears to give him yet another cruel idea. First, he begins to remove the padding on the ground outside the ring, exposing the hard concrete below.

Mike Deth - Uh oh, looks like SSS might be setting up for the Crucifixion!!!

SSS doesn't rolls Pyre into the ring as everyone would expect though. Instead, he grabs the bag of tacks he pulled out from under the ring earlier and litters the concrete floor with them. Then he rolls Pyre into the ring.

Jay Rape - Oh man! This is gonna definitely hurt!

SSS shoves Pyre's head between his legs and grins at the crowd, preparing to lift him over his head and then toss him out of the ring with a crucifix powerbomb, but Pyre is not going down without a fight. SSS tries to lift Pyre up, but Pyre refuses to be lifted. Finally, Pyre manages to back body drop SSS inside the ring. SSS gets to his feet quickly, only to be taken down with a clothesline. Pyre cringes, realizing that he just clotheslined SSS with his right arm. His hand is still broken, and it's gonna be hard to continue with a broken hand, especially the one he uses most.

Jay Rape - SSS is a genius I tell you! He smashed Pyre's right hand to shit! Not only is that Pyre's favored hand, but it's also the hand he uses for the afflicted chokeslam! No hand, no chokeslam! Pyre can't hit his finisher!!!

Mike Deth - I have to admit, that is great strategy by SSS, but it doesn't seem like Pyre is giving up yet.

Jay Rape - SSS may not have hit the Crucifixion, but it's only a matter of time…

Pyre decides to take this to the mat as he drops down to SSS, who is lying on his back, and spreads his legs across SSS's chest, with SSS's arm between Pyre's legs. Pyre tries to lock in his usual Armbar, but it's difficult to keep it locked in when all he can do is pin SSS's arm to his chest with his good left arm. SSS easily wiggles out of the hold. Pyre tries to get up to meet SSS, but can't support his weight. SSS kicks him in the ribs hard to further impede him. SSS then grabs Pyre's arms and crosses them over his chest, locking in the Straight Jacket, and then rolling Pyre over and sitting it out, preventing him from moving at all.

Jay Rape - This is it! Pyre's gonna tap!!!

Mike Deth - I don't see how he's gonna get out of this… plus that broken hand has got to add to the pain of the straight jacket.

Pyre's face is screwed up in agony as he tries desperately to keep from giving up. SSS lets out a deafening yell as he arches Pyre's back further, applying more pressure. Pyre now yells as the pain intensifies. SSS continues to pull back more and more, each time drawing out another pain-filled yell from Pyre. It's only a matter of time before Pyre is forced to give up and lose his title.

Mike Deth - Just end the pain Pyre, before he breaks something else…

Jay Rape - That's right! Give in and show everyone that you never deserved to hold that belt a second time… hey wait a minute, which the hell is that?!

Mike Deth - It's Matt Scythe!!! From out of nowhere Scythe runs out from the crowd with a chair in hand and slides into the ring. He blasts SSS from behind with the chair, forcing SSS to release the hold. Scythe whacks SSS with the chair again. SSS tumbles to the outside as Scythe follows after him, ready to beat him once more with the chair.

Jay Rape - What the hell is this?! Get Scythe out of here!!!

Mike Deth - We all know the tension between Scythe and SSS, I'm surprised Scythe made it out here after he got torn apart by Slash!

As Scythe and SSS begin to brawl, Pyre rolls to the other side of the ring on the outside and grabs some more barbed wire. He wraps it around his hand and makes a makeshift cast that can at least get him through the match. Meanwhile, SSS manages to punch the chair into Scythe's face after Scythe tries to nail SSS in the head once more with the chair. SSS rolls Scythe into the ring and then shoves Scythe's head between his legs. SSS then lifts Scythe onto his back and tosses him outside the ring into the tacks and onto the concrete.

Jay Rape - Fuck yeah! That's how you deal with interference! Fuck the WWE with their army of ref's that really just stand around watching the interfere-er beat the crap out of a contender!

Scythe is clearly out of the running as SSS smiles at his handiwork. Suddenly, a ladder-armed Pyre comes up behind SSS and drives the top of the ladder into the back of his head.

Mike Deth - Whoa! Where the fuck did that ladder come from?!

Jay Rape - who knows! If it wasn't for fuckin' Scythe, this match would have been over already!

Pyre sets up the ladder and surprisingly begins to climb it.

Jay Rape - What the hell is Pyre doing? This is not a ladder match… Yet another reason why SSS should be the champ and not Pyre. If it was SSS in the position, he would have simply gone for the cover.

Mike Deth - Oh will you give it a fucking rest already?!

Pyre finally reaches the top. The crowd is going nuts as Pyre glances across it, ready to leap off at any minute. Finally, Pyre does in fact leap off, spinning in midair and landing stomach first right on top of SSS for a Pyresplash!

Mike Deth - Damn! These guys have certainly taken this match to the next level!!

Pyre goes for a cover. 1… 2… thr… SSS gets a shoulder up with Big Phil's hand literally a millimeter from the mat!

Mike Deth - You gotta be kidding me! How the hell did SSS do that?!

Jay Rape - I don't know, but it's just another…

Mike Deth - Just another mother fucking reason why SSS should be champ, right?

Jay Rape - Yeah, see, you're catching on!

Pyre has two fistfuls of hair as he stares disbelievingly at Big Phil, not able to grasp how SSS kicked out of a ladder height Pyresplash. SSS is back to his feet behind Pyre's back, clutching his ribs. Pyre gets to his feet and turns around, just in time to get kicked in the gut by SSS. SSS then does as he planned before, and gets ready to Crucify Pyre onto the tacks outside the ring, just like Scythe.

Jay Rape - Finally… it may have taken a bit longer than we all planned, but this match will still have the same outcome, with SSS being the victor!

SSS lifts Pyre onto his back, and starts walking towards the side of the ring with the tacks, but just before he can actually toss Pyre to the outside, Pyre wiggles free and slides down SSS's back. SSS quickly spins around to beat Pyre down and set up for the move again, but this time Pyre is ready for SSS and smacks his right hand, the one with all the barbed wire wrapped around it, right around SSS's throat.
Mike Deth - Yeouch! It's almost like when SSS barbed Morbid's throat!

Pyre then lifts SSS over his head, and in the same motion, leaps off his feet and lands on his knees, perfectly nailing SSS with the Afflicted Chokeslam.

Mike Deth - You were saying about Pyre's finisher?

Pyre goes for the cover. 1… 2… 3!!!

Mike Deth - Pyre wins! Pyre wins!

SSS grasps his throat in pain as Big Phil hands Pyre the belt. Pyre is exhausted after possibly the most grueling match of his career. Pyre holds the belt over his head, and the crowd goes wild.

Mike Deth - Well folks, I think Pyre proved to the world that he does in fact deserve to hold that title, winning this match, broken hand and all! What a match, what a ppv!
[The shot cuts back to ringside.]

Jack Gene - So many great memories. You will be missed, Pyre.

[The scene fades.]

Where's Marty Poppins' Pizza?

Writer: Steph/Garvin

[The shot opens up in the back where Marty Poppins sits next to an empty box of pizza. Half is smeared across his chest from a pizza accident that happened during his match, while the other half is apparently "missing". Louie Cwik leans into the scene as Poppins looks emotionally distressed.]

Louie Cwik - Marty, your loss last night. It must have been pretty devastating.

[Poppins looks around with shifty eyes. He turns his back on Cwik. Cwik hesitates as he looks at the camera than back at Poppins.]

Louie Cwik - No, seriously, Marty. What are you doing out there? Do you even know that this is a wrestling match?

[Just then, Poppins darts towards Cwik and puts his finger on Cwik's lips.]

Marty Poppins - Shhh...

[Poppins looks around really nervously for a few seconds. Then, you hear the bell from ringside as the next match is about to begin. His eyes glow up and he smiles.]

Marty Poppins - SANTA!!!

[With that, he darts out of the room. Cwik just stands there, unsure of the situation as the scene fades.]

Dark Matches

All dark matches take place as the crowd enters the arena before the show begins to broadcast.

Jasmine Lucky vs. The New Dragon
The New Dragon started off strong, catching Jasmine off guard with his mix of lucha libre high flying and Japanese Puresou attacks. Jasmine, though, quickly got the match back on a level field and end taking him down with a lot of mat work. Dragon somehow breaks free and goes for his finisher, the Michonuko Driver, but Lucky slid off his back. As she landed on her feet, he turned towards her and she connected with the Lucky Shot. Jasmine Lucky d. The New Dragon via pinfall after a superkick. After the match, she walked to the back quickly, followed by Justin. He seemed more excited then he did.

Josh Briskout vs. El Oso

Writer: Josh

["3's&7's" by Queens of the Stone Age hits the speakers as El Oso comes out from the back. El Oso runs to the ring as the fans cheer Senor Lucha. He hops onto one of the turnbuckles before doing an awesome looking moonsault off the top.]

Wayne Inkster – Ladies and Gentlemen, this match is for one fall. Now in the ring, this is EL OSO!

Bill Hughes – Yawn. Really another match from this guy? When will he just quit?

Jack Gene – El Oso has the heart of a champion Bill.

Bill Hughes – Yeah but following his losing effort last week

Jack Gene – It was so close and could've gone either way against Jordan Keyser.

Bill Hughes – Really? If it could've that's because Jordan Keyser was letting Oso look good. It's what he does.

Jack Gene – Look, all I know is tonight's the night El Oso could get back on track for the Ace Superior championship.

Bill Hughes – Too bad he's facing Josh Briskout.

[Suddenly Leper Messiah by Metallica hits over the PA system as Doctor Genocide, Josh Briskout, comes on out. The crowd boos the returning Briskout as he makes his way out.]

Bill Hughes – Here we go. Josh Briskout, last seen back in January suffered an injury but is back and better than ever. I got a chance to talk to Briskout earlier when I found out he was coming back tonight. Unlike Oso who doesn't speak a word of English, Briskout managed to give me quite the scoop. He told me tonight, we were going to see the most brutal match of the night tonight. And unlike that moron Adam Pyre who decided to quit, Briskout planned on achieving his goals.

Jack Gene – There's no doubt he's a strong athlete, when healthy, but how long WILL Briskout last now? And without Slash and Grace by his side, how long can the psychonaught last this go around?

Bill Hughes – Well why he is with us, I guarantee chaos.

Jack Gene – That's something we can agree on. And there's the bell!

[The bell does indeed ring as Briskout and Oso lock up. Briskout obviously has a strength advantage as he tosses Oso aside. Oso gets up quickly and the two once again grapple. Oso however, before he can be pushed away again, slips between Briskout's legs and hits a dropkick to Briskout's knee as Briskout goes stumbling forward.]

Jack Gene – El Oso with the advantage as Briskout simply looks baffled that he just got outduped there.

[El Oso quickly runs to Briskout and jumps on his back but Briskout grabs him and maneuvers him to hit a sickening Death Valley Driver. Briskout quickly pins.]

Bill Hughes – Here we go. Briskout with the Death Valley Driver. 1! 2!

Jack Gene – El Oso kicks out! It's going to take more than that to finish El Oso off. Briskout and El Oso both looking to come out on top here though.

[Flash Forward // Briskout has taken advantage at this point in the match and is pummeling Oso in the corner. Oso looks almost out of it as Briskout continues on going after the ribs before hitting a hard Irish Whip into the opposite corner. Oso's back springboards off the turnbuckle and his face smacks off the ground.]

Jack Gene – Vintage Briskout… He's methodically breaking down El Oso here. Working on the ribs, really breaking down El Oso here.

Bill Hughes – Of course he is. He's Josh Briskout. What else are you expecting? Briskout now heading over to El Oso and Briskout's using the ropes to increase the tension on Oso's neck.

[Briskout's foot is on El Oso's neck, choking him. Briskout then slingshots off the ropes and hits a devastating knee drop across El Oso's throat. The referee pulls Briskout away from the corner and begins to warn him for being overly aggressive. Briskout simply shrugs as he goes back to work on El Oso.]

Jack Gene – Briskout seems to be ignoring the ref's warnings.

Bill Hughes – Briskout picks up El Oso and DROPS HIM STRAIGHT ON THE TURNBUCKLE!

[El Oso's head ricochets off the turnbuckle. As it does Briskout grabs him and drops him with a huge reverse DDT. He pins El Oso.]

Bill Hughes – Here we go! 1! 2!

Jack Gene – El Oso still has the heart to kick out! Amazing! Briskout is quite upset!!

[Briskout begins to argue with the referee that he's too slow. This gives El Oso some time to recover, but not enough as Briskout grabs him and begins to pummel on him.]

Bill Hughes – Briskout with the punches to the ribs again. Irish whip by Briskout…

Jack Gene – Double lariat! Both men are down! What a match this has been up to this point.

[Flash Forward // El Oso and Briskout are grappled again. Briskout has El Oso up in a suplex.]

Bill Hughes – And Briskout with that patented Brainbuster of his. Look for it to be all over right here Ja- Wait a minute…

Jack Gene –El Oso reverses it! Tornado DDT! Amazing. Josh Briskout is sent reeling out of the ring!

[Briskout is trying to shake the cobwebs when El Oso comes flying over the top rope.]

Jack Gene – Suicide backflip 360 degree plancha on Briskout! Briskout and Oso are in the crowd now. Amazing!

Bill Hughes – It was decent.

Jack Gene – The crowd disagrees with you Hughes.

[A "That was Awesome" chant starts as the ref jumps out of the ring to check on both of them. El Oso is the first up and he salutes the crowd. El Oso jumps over the barricade and Briskout slowly follows but is met with an amazing moonsault from the ring apron by El Oso.]

Jack Gene – El Oso really bringing the attack to Briskout now.

Bill Hughes – Oso grabs Briskout and slides him into the ring. Oso hops up onto the ring apron and hits a springboard leg drop.

Jack Gene - El Oso signaling for the end here?

[El Oso jumps up to the top turnbuckle. He does a little taunt on the top rope. He turns around and hits a moonsault.]

Bill Hughes – Top rope moonsault… BRISKOUT GETS HIS KNEES UP!

[El Oso's ribs connect with Briskout's knees. Oso falls to his side as Briskout gets up. He quickly grabs El Oso and hits a fisherman's gut buster, bridging his back for a pin.]

Bill Hughes – It's all over! 1! 2! 3!!! Briskout wins!

Jack Gene – I can't believe it. Briskout weakened El Oso's ribs and used it to his advantage. Methodical Briskout there.

["Leper Messiah" by Metallica plays again as Briskout begins to celebrate. El Osos has recovered at this point and offers his hand to Briskout. Briskout looks at it, but quickly slaps it away. He drops out of the ring leaving El Oso nursing his wounds, really contemplating the loss. Briskout walks up the ramp, feeling well achieved of himself.]

The MOD and Arick Wills Encounter

Writer: MOD

[The scene switches backstage where Stephen Squires is standing by ready to interview Arick Wills.]

Stephen Squires – My guest at this time is the self proclaimed "King of Wrestling" Arick Wills.

[Arick Wills walks into the scene and shakes the hand of Stephen Squires. Arick Wills thanks Stephen Squires for wanting to interview him, but advises him that he is not needed for this interview. Arick asks for the mic from Stephen. Stephen gives The King of Wrestling the mic with hesitation, but hands him the mic moments later. Stephen Squires exits the scene with a puzzled look on his face. Arick Wills begins to speak…]

Arick Wills – The time has come for Arick Wills to make an impact in the Heartlands Title Division. I am putting everyone on notice. I am no ones bloody fool in the ring. I am to be taken very seriously. I will not hesitate to snap any of my opponents limbs in half.

[Out of no where Damian Knight walks into the scene and walks up to Arick Wills. Arick Wills stops his speech and gives eye contact to MOD. Damian Knight begins to speak.]

Damian Knight – I see a lot of potential in you. I believe you have what it takes to be a future Hall of Famer just like me. I am a Arick Wills supporter and want you to be successful here in WMW.

Arick Wills – Oh, please you bloody fool. You did nothing in WMW to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. You were put into the Hall of Fame out of shame and pity. Brad Johnson, Sault St. Marie, and others in WMW management probably thought this would be the best way to keep you out of a WMW arena and off WMW TV. You are a disgrace to this company and the things that I heard that you did in this company in the ring and backstage to try to get ahead is pitiful. Let's not even begin to talk about your win/loss record. In other words Mr. Knight sir, you do not compare to me.

[Out of no where Arick Wills connects with a European Uppercut that rattles MOD. Arick Wills quickly grabs the arm of MOD and brings him down to the ground applying the Magnificent Crossface. MOD begins to yell in pain. Arick Wills has a zoned out look in his eyes as he wrenches back on the neck of Damian even more. The King of Wrestling now decides to let go. Arick Wills makes it back to his feet moments later and examines his damage.]

Arick Wills – That will teach you never to interrupt me again.

[Arick Wills exits the scene as paramedics now make there way into the scene to check on MOD as the camera fades.]

El Oso Responds

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up in the locker room as El Oso holds his head. Just then, Louie Cwik walks in.]

Louie Cwik - El Oso. Your loss tonight,

El Oso - Definitivamente me hace triste.

[Cwik hesitates for a second.]

Louie Cwik - ...what?

[El Oso stands up and runs his hands over his mask. He looks at Cwik with a stern face.]

El Oso - Realmente deseo que este partido habría sido distinto, pero tengo que darlo a Josh Briskout.

[Cwik continues to have a confused look on his face.]

Louie Cwik - Right... you faced Josh Briskout.

El Oso - Es un infierno de un luchador. Ganó esta lucha. Sólo necesito volver a la pista para que, llegado Hardcore Hell, voy a tener una oportunidad en el Ace Superior Campeonato.

Louie Cwik - You mean the Ace Superior Championship? Wait, you're going for the Ace Superior Championship?

[Oso smiles.]

El Oso - Esa es mi única meta. Quiero un disparo contra el Padre Nathan.

[The scene fades.]

Josh Briskout Reacts

Written by: Josh

[The shot opens up inside of Josh Briskout's locker room. Louie Cwik walks in.]

Louie Cwik - Josh, I'm hoping I could get a few words from you.

[Just looks at him with disgust.]

Louie Cwik - First of all, welcome back to Wrestling Midwest. Your first match back, you picked up a big win. How do you think this will help you as you move forward?

Josh Briskout - Briskout - Really? You want a reaction to my win? Seriously? Please, please, just get out of here. I won against a lucha libre jobbero. Do I really need to react to that? Let's face it, it was expected I win. I'm Josh Briskout. Please don't bother me like this again. Now get out. Just get the heck out.

[He pushes Louie back out the door and the scene fades.]

Best of Adam Pyre, part 2

Written by: Ryven/Garvin

[The shot focuses back in on Jack Gene and Bill Hughes.]

Jack Gene - Once again folks, we're taking time to look back at the great career of Adam Pyre. Party in the Plaza was his final match here in Wrestling Midwest, and in wrestling in general. All though we don't know if we'll ever see him again, we will show you another clip from his storied wrestling past. This clip comes from Graveyard Shift 100 as Adam Pyre took on 7 other competitors for the chance to run an episode of Graveyard Shift.

[The replay opens up inside the ring with Wayne Inkster.]

Wayne Inkster - We are just moments away from the beginning of tonight's 8-man Over-the-Top Challenge. Here are the rules. Each participant's name was put on a sheet of paper and dumped into a hat. The names were drawn out in random order. The match will begin with the first two participants inside of the ring. Every 2-minutes, another competitor will enter the match according to the random drawing. It is every man for themselves, with elimination occurring when a fighter is thrown over the top rope and both feet touching the floor. The last fighter remaining in the ring after all 8 have entered, will be declared the winner, and will become the acting General Manager for the night at Graveyard Shift 101 in Bakersfield, California.

[Flash Forward // Coming through the curtain, taped fists clenched, is Audrie McLaughlin. // Flash Forward // The lights in the arena darken, on the WMW Big Screen screen, a dark Victorian house is shown is shown in picture with the word 'Druscilla' written across the shot // Flash Forward // Druscilla then rises up through the floor // Flash Forward // Just then, (...10) the 10-second clock begins to ring and the crowd gets on their feet. Audrie charges Druscilla and rams her shoulder into her midsection, (...9) and drives her backwards into the corner.]

Jack Gene - And as Audrie once again takes control, we are counting down (...8) until entrant #3 comes out.

[(...7) Audrie pulls back and punches Druscilla with a right hand. (...6) She then begins to stomp away before grabbing Druscilla by the arm (...5) to send her across the ring, but (...4) Druscilla reverses it and sends (...3) Audrie crashing into the opposite corner. (...2) Audrie falls to the mat as Druscilla slumps back into her corner. (...1)]

Jack Gene - And here we go, who's it going to be? Who picked #3?

[Just then, "The Lumberjack" by Jackyl blasts from the PA as out walks the Lumberjack. The crowd pops.]

Jack Gene - It's the Lumberjack!

[Lumberjack runs down to the ring. As he reaches it, Audrie pulls herself up on the ropes and slumps into the corner. Lumberjack climbs into the ring and immediately walks over to Druscilla. Druscilla stands straight up and stares him down // Flash Forward // Lumberjack holds up his hand, taunting Druscilla to play a game of mercy with him. She obliges and grabs his hand, before kicking him below the belt.]

Jack Gene - OH! No! That was just wrong on so many levels.

[As Lumberjack holds himself, she grabs him by the back of the head and throws him over the top rope. He smashes his back on the apron, before falling to the floor.]

Jack Gene - And there goes the Lumberjack!

Bill Hughes - Good riddance.

Wayne Inkster - The Lumberjack has been eliminated.

[Just then, Audrie runs over to Dru and slams her in the back of the head with a forearm, which forces her up against the ropes. She then quickly grabs her by the legs and tries to power her over. Druscilla fights it. // Flash Forward // The 10-second timer begins to ring as the crowd starts to count down with it.]

Jack Gene - And, here we go! (...9) #4 is just about ready to come down and enter this match! (...8) But, in the ring, Audrie continues to try and eliminate Druscilla.

[(...7) Druscilla falls to the apron as Audrie continues to force her off. (...6) Druscilla wraps her legs around the bottom rope as Audrie pushes with all of her might. (...5) She finally lets up and slams a boot to the side of Druscilla's head. She then stomps her knee, (...4) before continuing to push Druscilla off of the apron, using the ropes for leverage. (...3) She lets up again and tries to pry Dru's legs from the rope, but Dru resists. (...2)]

Jack Gene - And here we go! (...1) Entrant #4! Who's it going to be?

[The buzzer hits. Just then, "Machine Gun Messiah" by Sybreed blasts from the PA as Scott Vyper runs out of the back.]

Jack Gene - My god! It's Scott Vyper.

[Vyper runs towards the ring.]

Bill Hughes - And business has just picked up. Regardless of what Druscilla and Scott Vyper think about one another, they're both working for the same team, and that means that Audrie is in a bit of a predicament.

[Vyper slides in as Audrie turns her attention from Druscilla towards the new opponent. She meets Vyper with a right hand, but Vyper returns with one of his own, which sends Audrie back-pedaling. He charges with a clothesline, but she ducks it. Vyper continues the momentum and bounces off the ropes. As he returns to the center of the ring, he hits a flying elbow lariat. // Flash Forward // The 10-second timer begins to ring as the fans begin to count with it. (...9)]

Jack Gene - And the timer has started! (...8) #5!

[Audrie looks up and sees the clock. (...7) She quickly grabs Druscilla and pushes her towards the rope, trying to lift her over, (...6) but Druscilla blocks it. (...5) Vyper runs over, and tries to push Audrie over the top rope, (...4) but she, too, blocks it. (...3) She rakes Vyper in the eyes, and (...2) as Vyper lets go she charges and tries to push him over the top rope. (...1) He holds onto the ropes, blocking it.]

Jack Gene - There's the buzzer! It's time for #5 and only Ryven, Mr. Videogame, Hecate and Adam Pyre are left!

[The arena suddenly goes black as the opening cords to Flyleaf's "All around me" start to play through the arena as a single spot light shines down on a figure at the top of the entry ramp completely concealed by a full black cloak. She quickly takes off the cloak and runs towards the ring.]

Jack Gene - It's Hecate! And Hecate wastes no time running down to the ring.

Bill Hughes - I'm starting to feel sorry for Audrie. Vyper and Druscilla were bad enough, but now she's got the virtual 3 vs. 1 matchup going into these next two minutes.

[Hecate slides into the ring and Audrie meets her just as she slides in. They trade rights and lefts.]

Jack Gene - It's Audrie and Hecate in the center of the ring! A El Dia Heartlands Championship preview!

[Audrie looks to be getting the advantage, but then both Vyper and Druscilla hit her from behind, taking her down to the mat. // Flash Forward // The 10-second timer begins to ring as the crowd boos Druscilla.]

Jack Gene - I mean, this is just sick, Bill. (...9) But, Audrie continues to get up. She's not giving up.

[(...8) Druscilla grabs Audrie by the back of the head and pulls her up to her feet. (...7) She then pushes her against the ropes and begins to push her over the top (...6) but Audrie somehow is aware enough to latch herself onto the top rope and doesn't let go. (...5)]

Jack Gene - Audrie continues to fight, (...4) but she sure needs help right about now.

[(...3) Hecate tries to help Druscilla push her over, but neither are having any luck. (...2) Vyper pushes himself away from the corner and waits near it for the next entrant. (...1)]

Jack Gene - Who's going to be #6?

[The buzzer dings.]

["Poltergeist Mix" by Binster blasts from the PA as Mr. Videogame runs down to the ring to a cheering crowd.]

Jack Gene - It's Mr. Videogame!

[He runs down towards the ring.]

Jack Gene - Here comes Mr. Videogame, who's maybe the only one to help out Audrie, as he doesn't get along with any of the other fighters in the ring right now.

[Just as he slides in, he charges Vyper, who immediately grabs him by the back of the head and tosses him over the top rope.]

Jack Gene - My god! Scott Vyper just eliminated Mr. Videogame!

Wayne Inskter - Mr. Videogame has been eliminated.

[The crowd boos as Vyper peers over the top rope, looking down at Videogame.]

Bill Hughes - That was what? 2-seconds? Even Lumberjack lasted longer than that!

[Audrie rakes the eyes of both Druscilla and Hecate and falls to the apron. // Flash Forward // Vyper quickly turns his attention over to Audrie who rolls into the ring. She pulls herself up on the ropes as Vyper runs towards her. She immediately lowers her shoulder and back body drops him over the top rope. He catches onto the top rope and lands on the apron. // Flash Forward // He stands up and Audrie connects with a right hand and another. Just then, Druscilla walks up behind her, measuring her up. Audrie connects with a 3rd right hand, which sends Vyper flailing, holding onto the top rope. He pulls the rope down, and just then, Druscilla grabs her from behind and pushes her over the top rope. Audrie falls to the floor.]

Jack Gene - And Audrie has just been eliminated.

Bill Hughes - Hey, that's the numbers game. When you don't make any friends, when you're in a match like this, you're only shooting yourself in the foot.

Wayne Inkster - Audrie McLaughlin has been eliminated.

[Vyper pulls himself back up to his feet and looks down at Audrie as he stands on the apron. He smiles as he looks back into the ring, congratulating Druscilla for the nice elimination. // Flash Forward // (...10) Just then, the 10-second timer begins to ring as Druscilla and Hecate begin to stare the other down. (...9)]

Bill Hughes
- Well, of course she did. (...8) This isn't a team match. (...7) They weren't all going to gang up on everyone so Vyper or Hecate or Dru could win. (...6) This was every man for themselves, (...5) and that's all you can think about. (...4) You take opportunities. (...3) Too bad for Vyper, but he's irrelevant to this match now. (...2)

[Hecate and Druscilla begin to circle one another, (...1) until they realize that the next entrant is about to come down. They turn their attention to the ramp. The buzzer rings.]

Jack Gene - It's time for #7! It's either Ryven or Adam Pyre... and it's...

["Freak" by Silverchair blasts from the PA as Adam Pyre appears at the top of the ramp.]

Jack Gene - It's Adam Pyre!

[Adam Pyre immediately runs down towards the ring, but instead of sliding in, he runs to the side where Vyper continues to argue with the refs, and attacks him.]

Jack Gene - Hey! He's going after Vyper on the outside!

[Pyre pushes both Luna Pier and Stephen Tyler out of the way as he pursues Vyper. He grabs Vyper from the back of the head and pulls him up, before throwing him shoulder first into the ring barrier.]

Jack Gene - My god! Vyper and Adam Pyre, not waiting until El Dia to begin their fight. And, Pyre doesn't even care that Vyper isn't in this match anymore.

[As Vyper leans against the barrier, with one knee on the ground, Pyre reaches under the ring and pulls out a metal folding chair. He holds it up in the air, but before he can do any damage, Vyper springs up and slams a boot to Pyre's midsection. Pyre drops the chair and Vyper punches him with a right hand. Pyre leans back and unloads a right hand of his own, then charges Vyper and clotheslines him over the ring barrier and into the crowd.]

Jack Gene - My god! Pyre just took Vyper into the crowd!

[Pyre follows him into the crowd and they begin to fight eachother up one of the aisle ways as the crowd cheers them on.]

Bill Hughes - Pyre didn't take this match to win. He took the match to bait Vyper into entering so he could get his hands on him. This was obviously all a part of the plan, Jack. A moron could see that.

[Pyre and Vyper trade punches, which Pyre is able to get the upperhand on. Pyre pushes him towards a row of chairs, and Vyper flips over them, landing hard on the concrete floor.]

Jack Gene - Well, inside the ring, Hecate and Druscilla look on in amazement. All they can do now is wait for Ryven. And that's exactly what it looks like. Neither of them are even trying to eliminate the other.

[Pyre grabs one of the chairs, but before he can take a swing, Vyper gets to his feet and tries to quickly walk away into the back.]

Bill Hughes - Of course not, if they wait for Ryven, then they can eliminate him together, and then it's Hecate vs. Druscilla in the final minutes.

[The shot switches to inside the ring where Dru and Hecate continue to look on.]

Jack Gene - But, Adam Pyre is in this matchup, too. Don't forget about him.

[The shot changes to show Pyre irish whipping Vyper into one of the stair wells going to the next deck level. Vyper bounces off and hits a desperation clothesline, before stumbling behind a curtain and going into the back. Pyre pulls himself up and follows him through the curtain. (...10) Just then, the 10-second timer begins to ring and the fans continue to cheer for Pyre and Vyper. (...9)]

Bill Hughes - Oh, I haven't. (...8) But again, like I said, (...7) if Pyre wanted to really be in this match, he would be. (...6) But, he's taking it to Vyper in the crowd (...5) and now into the backstage areas (...4). That's where he wants to be.

Jack Gene - (...3) We need to get a camera back there. (...2) And we are just seconds away from the arrival of Ryven. (...1) #8.

[The buzzer rings.]

["Grounds for Divorce" by Elbow blasts from the PA as Ryven jogs down towards the ring.]

Jack Gene - And here he comes! It's Ryven! The last entrant in this match!

Bill Hughes - And he's got 2 of his friends in the middle of the ring. I mean, seriously. What the hell is this?

Jack Gene - I think you forgot about Ryven and Druscilla's blood-spilling feud for the Ace Superior Championship, Bill. Neither of them have forgotten that.

[He slides in and Hecate and Druscilla immediately meet him in the center of the ring, both slamming him with right hands. They whip him across the ring. But, as he comes back, they go for a double clothesline. Ryven ducks, coming up behind Druscilla, wrapping her up and throwing her to the ground. Hecate spins quickly and moves to attack, but Ryven rockets over Druscilla, holding her in an arm bar with a wrist lock, keeping her body between him and Hecate. Hecate hesitates and feints left then spins right, rolling over the back of Druscilla and impaling Ryven with an elbow to the upper chest. Ryven releases Druscilla and falls backwards, both women following him with intent in their eyes.]

Jack Gene - I would not like to be in Ryven's position right now.

Bill Hughes - Really? I would. Wooo, that would sweet as hell!

[Druscilla throws Ryven into the turnbuckle, allowing Hecate to follow up with a spear to Ryven's midsection. Druscilla hits the ropes and runs opposite as Hecate gets a grip behind Ryven's head, kicks her feet into his midsection, and falls to her back, flinging him over her onto the mat. Just as he hits, Druscilla nails him with a running elbow drop. Hecate gets to her feet, holding her hands on her hips and nodding toward Druscilla. Ryven winces as Druscilla heaves him to his feet, dragging him to the ropes where both she and Hecate attempt to throw him over.]

Jack Gene - And... it looks like Ryven might be the next guy eliminated. Both Hecate and Druscilla, powering him over.

Bill Hughes - Hey, did we get a camera in the back yet? Where's Pyre?

[Druscilla and Hecate both struggle as Ryven wraps his arms in the ropes. Hecate grabs him by the legs and attempts to help get him over as Druscilla bares her fangs in frustration. Druscilla growls as she gets a good grip on Ryven, plants her feet and heaves. Ryven begins to go over, but he snaps his legs around Hecate, using Druscilla's strength to help him pull Hecate over. Hecate frantically reaches around her for purchase, but Ryven heaves her over, with Druscilla reaching for Hecate out of desperation. Hecate hits the floor as Ryven snaps his body over the ropes and quickly moves to the middle of the ring.]

Jack Gene - My god! Hecate was just eliminated! It's now just Druscilla and Ryven.

Bill Hughes - And wherever Pyre is. We still don't have cameras set up in the back?

Wayne Inskter - Hecate has been eliminated.

[Druscilla turns slowly, looking Ryven over as he bounces on his toes, keeping loose. Druscilla charges, hands out as Ryven tries to slide out of the way. She gets a grip on his hair and whips him into the corner, following up with repeated hammer blows. Ryven's head bobs and knocks around as Druscilla pauses, bares her fangs and drags her tongue along the side of Ryven's face before kneeing him in the stomach and throwing him to the middle of ring. // Flash Forward // Pyre slides into the ring, but Druscilla sees him. She catches him by the back of the head, and throws him over the top rope.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And Druscilla eliminates...
Bill Hughes - No!

Jack Gene - My god! He caught the top rope! His feet didn't touch the floor! And Druscilla didn't see it!

[Druscilla turns her attention back onto Ryven, who leans up against the ropes. She quickly tries to push him over, but he once again fights her. // Flash Forward // She pushes him over the top rope, but he hangs on, and lands onto the apron. Just then, Pyre slides back into the ring under the bottom rope. He quickly stands up and charges the opposite set of ropes. He bounces off and just as he is about to hit the center of the ring, Dru turns around. Pyre screams.]

Adam Pyre - B! &! E!

[At that, he launches a huge running boot into her jaw, which sends her crashing into the rope, and tumbling over Ryven. She falls to the floor.]

Jack Gene - My god! Pyre eliminated Druscilla!

Bill Hughes - Noooo...

Wayne Inkster - Druscilla has been eliminated.

Jack Gene - And Pyre can't believe it himself.

[He turns around and sees Ryven still hanging on to the apron. He runs over to him and hits a diving drop kick, which connects with Ryven, square in his jaw, causing Ryven to lose his grip on the ropes, and he also falls to the floor.]

Bill Hughes - No....

Jack Gene - My god! Adam Pyre has won! Adam Pyre is going to run Graveyard Shift 101! I can't believe it!

["Freak" by Silverchair blasts from the PA as Adam Pyre jumps up in the air in excitement. He stumbles, almost woozy from the loss of blood earlier in the night. He then shakes it off and begins to celebrate as Wayne Inkster stands at ringside.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, your winner, and the standing General Manager of Graveyard Shift 101... Adam Pyre!

Jack Gene - I've got mixed feelings about this. I'll be honest. I don't like Adam Pyre, but I really think this will be the weirdest Graveyard Shift either of us have ever been a part of.

Bill Hughes - Well, all I can say is... it's about damn time Adam Pyre did something noteworthy. He's been holding TDA back for so long.
Jack Gene - Stay tuned!
[As the clip ends, the scene fades.]

Jasmine Lucky In The Back

Writer: Reb

[Backstage, Louie Cwik is standing in a hallway intersection in the WMW Arena. Next to him is Jasmine Lucky, who is in her ring-gear with a tank top and her hair up in a ponytail.]

Louie Cwik - I'm Louie Cwik, back here with Jasmine Lucky, fresh off of competition. Just before we went on the air tonight, Jasmine took on new WMW superstar The New Dragon and won decisively. So Jasmine, what's next for you?

[Jasmine steps in next to Louie as he holds the mic for her.]

Jasmine Lucky - What's next? It should be obvious, Louie. They let Justin enter the Shoot Division and it should have been me from the start. So since he's moved onto the Ace Superior division, I'm taking his place. So what's next? Jade is next.

Louie Cwik - So you're fighting for a title shot at Burn?

Jasmine Lucky - Yea, you could say so. More like I'm just practicing for it. I've already got the match...it may not be signed and Jade may not know it yet, but her opponent WILL be me, one way or another.

Louie Cwik - If you don't mind me asking, how are things going between you and your brother? I know that last rumor we heard, you two denied entrance to the upcoming Midwest Tag League 4.

Jasmine Lucky - Yea, we did, because we've got singles belts to win. He's gonna be fighting in the Ace Superior division for Father Nathan's belt. By the time the next MTL runs along, we'll both be holding singles gold.

Louie Cwik - You've got some big goals, but...well, there's no nice way of putting this so here goes; the kind of opponents you'll have to face, like Umbrage or Hecate...arn't they a little out of your league?

[Not missing a beat, Jasmine just laughs]

Jasmine Lucky - Ha! You've been talking to my brother a little too much. Maybe his gameplan is just to rush head-first into things and bash in as many skulls as he can. I'm a bit more subtle though. Umbrage? Keyser? Jade? Child's play. They're never gonna see me coming, Louie.

[She takes his wrist and aims the mic down to her face so can speak into it, facing the camera.]

Jasmine Lucky - It was all easy going until I showed up, Louie. Now that I'm here, though, they better expect every trick in the playbook, plus the ones they've even heard of. This division is about to get rocked...because their luck has just run out.

[She exits to the left, leaving Louie to watch her. He glanced at the camera and signals it to cut off.]

Shawn Cortez vs. Emo Girl

Writer: Garvin

["Know Your Enemy" by Rage Against The Machine begins to play over the speaker system. After several seconds Shawn Cortez emerges from behind the curtain and takes his perch on the entrance ramp. On his right arm is the always beautiful Katrina, while in his left hand is raised in the air. Russell walks out behind them. Wayne Inkster announces Cortez and this next match.]

Jack Gene - And here comes Shawn Cortez. Besides his win over The Lumberjack at GS121, he's had a hard time keeping things rolling. Tonight, he goes up against an unknown, so no one knows what the outcome will be, but you've got to figure he'll take back the momentum tonight, right?

Bill Hughes - Well, that's his hope. But, don't paint the picture so dreary for this guy. He might have lost against the Lumberjack at PitP10, but he got the last word, that's for sure.

[As Cortez and Katrina enter into the ring, the music fades. After a few brief moments, the generic WMW Theme Song blasts from the PA and out walks The Emo Girl. She wears a black tank top and athletic shorts. Tattoos cover her visible body and her hair is dyed dark blue. Wayne Inkster announcers Emo Girl.]

Jack Gene - And here comes The Emo Girl, Rebecca Randolph.

Bill Hughes - She doesn't look to get much sun.

Jack Gene - I think it's just the look.

Bill Hughes - You could call her "Vitamin D Deficient" girl. It would make more sense. Plus, the makeup, I don't like her at all.

Jack Gene - You're awfully judgemental. I'm sure she's very nice, and very attractrive outside of the makeup.

Bill Hughes - So, you're into "emo" chicks, then Jack?

Jack Gene - I'm just saying, we're here to talk about her wrestling abilities, and you're talking about her looks.

[She slides into the ring and is immediately checked by the ref. After a few moments, Luna Pier calls for the bell, and just as Emo Girl leaves his corner, Cortez leaves the ring.]

Jack Gene - And again, Cortez goes to the outside, once again playing mind games with his opponent.

Bill Hughes - With not knowing what kind of competitor Emo Girl is, this is probably a smart move. Watching her reactions, her attitude, that sort of thing.

[The ref begins the count. As he reaches the 5-count, Emo Girl leans back into her corner to give him room to re-enter.]

Jack Gene - And Emo Girl, not playing to it. She's giving him space to get back into the ring, and it looks like she could wait all day.]

[Cortez slides back in and slowly walks to the center, measuring her up. She walks to the center and goes to lock up with him, but he ducks through her grip and skips away behind her. She turns, expecting him to be on her, but he was far enough away that she gets back into a fighting stance. She goes for another grapple but he once again ducks out of it, and instead gets her in a waistlock. He tries to pick her up, but she blocks it. She hits him with a back elbow, and another. She lets go of the hold. She goes for a clothesline and it connects, sending him to the mat. She goes for a quick cover, but he kicks out before the one count.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And a quick cover by Emo Girl not enough to keep Cortez down.

[Cortez quickly bounces back up but she pushes him against the ropes. She goes for an irish whip, but he reverses it. As she bounces off of the ropes, he charges with a clothesline, but she ducks under it and locks on with a waist lock. She quickly slams him to the mat with a belly to back suplex and locks on a headlock.]

Jack Gene - And Emo Girl, quickly taking this match over! She's got a headlock on and Cortez seems to be in 'No Man's Land' now.

Bill Hughes - She's definitely looking impressive. But, it could just be Cortez having a bad night.

Jack Gene - Well, if you ask me, she's looking like she's doing very well for herself.

Bill Hughes - Oh, get over yourself already. God, this isn't a contest. I don't even want her. You can have her, man.

[Flash Forward // The shot flashes forward showing Cortez now back to his feet. He's trying to fight out of a hammerlock and catches her with a back elbow. And another. She lets go of the hold. He shakes out his arm and she charges, but he catches her in an armdrag. She's thrown up against the ropes. She tries to get up, but from the outside, Katrina grabs a hold of her and tries to keep her down. Referee Luna Pier is on top of it and warns her to stay out of the match. Emo Girl stands up and looks down towards her, but before she can turn back around, Cortez hits her with a forearm. He pulls her towards the center of the ring and goes for an irish whip, but Emo Girl blocks it and catches him with a knee to the midsection. He bends over, holding his stomach. She gets to his side and hits him with a Russian legsweep.]

Jack Gene - And Emo Girl with a Russian Legsweep! And Cortez, not expecting this type of offense from this newcomer.

[He rolls to his stomach, holding his head. She quickly gets back to her feet and immediately goes after his legs, locking them together with hers, before pulling back on his arms. She pulls back, causing her to go to the ground, and pulling him above her with a surfboard stretch.]

Jack Gene - The Pentagram!

Bill Hughes - Yeah, she's got that surfboard stretch locked on pretty good. It'll be very difficult for Shawn Cortez to get out of this one.

Jack Gene - Oh, he's not even trying! The ref's calling for the bell! Shawn Cortez has submit, ladies and gentlemen!

[Emo Girl drops the hold and quickly stands up, as the ref raises her hand in victory.]

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner... via submission... The Emo Girl!

[The generic Wrestling Midwest theme blasts from the PA as Emo Girl slides out of the ring.]

Jack Gene - Very impressive debut for The Emo Girl here on Graveyard Shift 123!

Bill Hughes - I don't know, Jack. I'm just not seeing it. She's just too... weird.

[The scene fades as Emo Girl walks up the ramp. Katrina and Russell climb into the ring to check on Cortez who is holding his shoulder in pain.]

Brad Johnson Makes A Decision

Written by: Garvin

[The shot opens up in the back where Brad Johnson is seen walking down the hall holding a cell phone up to his ear.]

Brad Johnson - We'll figure something out. Sault St. Marie can't bar people from the arena. I don't know what the hell he thinks this is. I want you hear next week. And I'll personally escort you in. Sault can have this week to gloat at what he did. But after this week, we're taking this show back.

[Just then, he puts the phone back into his pocket and meets up with someone in the hall. You don't see the person's face.]

Brad Johnson - You ready?

Man - Of course.

[The scene fades as they walk away.]

Emo Girl Celebrates Her Win

Written by: Reb

[The scene opens up as Louie Cwik enters Emo Girl's locker room.]

Louie Cwik - Emo Girl, if I can call you that, your debut in a full-WMW compeition against Shawn Cortez and you picked up the win. How does it feel?

Emo Girl - I feel like this proves that Alex Matheson didn't make a mistake when he brought me into WMW. I have a bad win-loss record in CMW, but they didn't look at that - they didn't see some freak in black. They saw a legitimate woman's wrestler that can carry this business on her back. Come Hardcore Hell, I'll prove it - Heartlands Championship, here comes the Emo Girl.

Louie Cwik - And a big win for Emo Girl, making her goals known. She's going for the Heartlands Champion at Hardcore Hell.

[The scene fades.]

'Da Man' is Here

Written by: Brian and Garvin

[We're backstage, and we're WALKING~!]

[Brad Johnson walks down a hallway, stride for stride with a second person. The second person wears a black T-shirt, blue jeans, and tan Timberland boots. But he doesn't look all that familiar. Mocha-colored skin, blonde flattop, yeah, none of it's ringing a bell.]

Brad Johnson - You're making a smart decision, but can I ask one question?

Man - Hit me.

Brad Johnson - We aren't looked at very highly where you come from. Why are you here?

Man - I ain't worried 'bout da whole rep thang, but check it, you got's a buncha people dat do roamin' promo pieces, right?

Brad Johnson - Of course.

Man - I'mma let the whole world know what's up when I get da chance in front o' tha crew, an' I don' like repeating myself. What I will say is dat I ain't here to invade, or destroy you all, or any otha' bull like dat.

[The two men stop walking as they near the arena exit. The stop in walking is just enough time for the camera to pan around to a man known to the Wrestling Midwest world as a member of the infamous Defiance roster. "Da Man" Xavier Langston is his name, and he's got a smirk on his face as he continues to speak to Brad Johnson.]

"Da Man" Xavier Langston - Well, outside the ring, anyway. Inside the ring, dat's a whole otha story.

[The scene fades.]

Lumberjack vs. Arick Wills

Writer: Garvin

["Breakeven" by The Script plays over the P.A. system as "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills makes his way down to the ring in a fancy robe. Wayne Inkster announces him.]

Jack Gene - Welcome back to Wrestling Midwest's Graveyard Shift 123. We are here live from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Arick Wills is making his way down to the ring for this next contest.

Bill Hughes - I'm still having issues realizing that Adam Pyre is seriously gone from Wrestling Midwest. That's just awful.

Jack Gene - He definitely didn't have the ending he was hoping for at Party in the Plaza. Much like Arick Wills. Wills went in, thinking he finally had Black Friar right where he wanted him, but it was Thomas Kilik, taking the momentum of the match and defeating both of them.

[As Wills enters the ring, the music fades. After a few brief moments, "I Like Birds" by the Eels begins to play from the loudspeakers. Out walks Lumberjack. He's got his usual smile, as well as his axe, plaid and beard. Wayne Inkster announces him as the crowd cheers.]

Jack Gene - It's good to see that smile on Lumberjack's face again.

Bill Hughes - I'm not sure what he has to smile about. Cortez laid him out at the end of that match.

Jack Gene - Well, you can't win him all. He achieved 2 goals that night, the first, to defeat Shawn Cortez. The second, to bring back home the axe.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, well, Cortez got the last laugh.

[As Lumberjack climbs into the ring, Arick Wills immediately clubs him from behind. The ref calls for the bell as Wills stomps on his back.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And Arick Wills attacking him before the bell.

[Wills pulls him up and throws him into the corner. He immediately launches in with a shoulder to the midsection. He hits a european uppercut and then goes for an Irish whip, but Lumberjack counters with and connects with a clothesline. He stumbles away as Arick pops back up. Arick charges and is able to catch him with a forearm to the back of the head. And another. He pushes Lumberjack up against the ropes and once again goes for an irish whip, but once again, Lumberjack blocks it. He pulls Arick Wills in and hits him with chops to each shoulder, which knocks Arick Wills down to the mat.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And a huge double chop to those shoulders by Lumberjack. And Lumberjack is looking pretty angry.

Bill Hughes - And that's one thing you don't want. Make Some crazy loooking guy who's wielding an ax angry. Sheesh.

[Lumberjack pulls up Arick and slams a right hand into the side of his head. Arick stumbles away. He tries to hit a right hand of his own, but Lumberjack blocks it and knees him in the midsection. Lumberjack then picks him up and slams him down with a thunderous powerslam. He quickly goes for the cover.]

Jack Gene - Here it comes...! ...1! And Arick with a shoulder up. Seemed like a long count by Stephen Tyler.

Bill Hughes - What are you talking about? That was a perfectly acceptable count speed.

[Arick tries to get back up, but Lumberjack grabs him from behind by his belt. He pulls Arick Wills closer and goes for a full nelson, but Wills ducks out of it and connects with a back elbow. Lumberjack stumbles and Arick immediately tries to take him down with a cross face.]

Jack Gene - Crossface attempt by Arick Wills!

Bill Hughes - Oh, but Lumberjack is too strong. Wills can't get him to the ground.

[Lumberjack pushes him away. He then tries to grapple with him, but Wills hits him with a thumb to the eye.]

Jack Gene - And Arick Wills gets a finger in the eye, and Lumberjack is just reeling here.

[Lumberjack falls forward against the ropes holding his eye. Arick gets behind him and immediately locks on a sleeper.]

Bill Hughes - Yes! A sleeper hold by Arick Wills here! Oh, and just perfectly, steps on the inside of the knee and forces Lumberjack down to his knees. Perfect execution here by Arick Wills.

Jack Gene - Wills has that sleeper locked in, and he's got Lumberjack to the mat, turning it into a side headlock as he has just taken control of this match.

[Flash Forward // The shot flashes forward showing Arick Wills having Lumberjack up in the corner. He drives another shoulder into his midsection. He pulls Lumberjack out and locks on a facelock, before flipping him over with snap suplex. He goes for the pin, but only gets a 2. Wills gets back to his feet and puts his hand up in premature victory, which riles the crowd up as they boo him. Lumberjack pulls himself up and stumbles backwards to Arick. As he turns to face him, Wills catches him with a boot to the midsection. He then locks on a double underhook, and goes for a front layout piledriver, but Lumberjack blocks it pushing Arick away. Arick charges, but Lumberjack catches him and slams him down with a rolling spear/spinebuster type move.]

Jack Gene - Oh my!

Bill Hughes - Lumberjack with what appeared to be a mix of a spinebuster and a spear. Just driving his shoulder into Arick Wills's midsection as he drove him into the mat.

[Lumberjack pops up holds his hands in the air again, causing the crowd to get on their feet. Arick Wills pulls himself up holding his midsection. Lumberjack immediately charges and takes him down with a clothesline.]

Jack Gene - And Lumberjack is on his way to taking this one home. Arick Wills is hurting.

Bill Hughes - Might have broken a few ribs with that move.

[Lumberjack raises his right hand, extending the thumb.]

Jack Gene - And he's got that thumb out! He's going for the Axe Chop! Arick Wills is back up to his feet, and here it comes... no!

Bill Hughes - Wills saw it and ducked!

Jack Gene - And Arick Wills with a kick to the midsection. Oh!

Bill Hughes - Bow Down! And down goes the Lumberjack.

Jack Gene - Arick's got the cover and the count! ...1! ...2! ...3! It's over!

[The crowd immediately begins to boo.]

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner... via pinfall... Arick Wills!

["Breakeven" by The Script plays over the P.A. system as Arick Wills rolls out of the ring and celebrates up the ramp.]

Jack Gene - Arick Wills knows he pulled one out from the rug here. Not even waiting for Lumberjack to get back up as he quickly walked up the ramp and exited through the backstage. And these fans are on their feet in disappointment over that match ending.

Bill Hughes - Well, they shouldn't be. Arick Wills put on a great competition, gave that crowd a great match. But, yeah, if you cheer for a guy like Lumberjack, you're going to be walking away disappointed a lot.

After Match Happenings

Written by: Garvin

[Just then, Thad Williams appears at the top of the ramp carrying a mic in one hand and a tennis racket in the other.]

Jack Gene - Looks like Thad Williams is out once again to talk to Lumberjack?

Bill Hughes - He's got a tennis racket. That's awesome.

Jack Gene - As Thad reaches the ring, he climbs in. Arick's music fades as he exits into the back. Thad walks up to Lumberjack who is still being checked on by the ref.]

Thad Williams - You know, Jack. We really got to stop meeting like this. You...

[He looks down at Lumberjack and shakes his head.]

Thad Williams - You look pathetic out here. I mean,...

[He looks off into the Horizon.]

Thad Williams - Whatever happened to the big powerful Lumberjack that put fear into anyone he faced? You?

[He looks down at him and shakes his head.]

Thad Williams - You just look weak. But, I can help you. I have give you an offer, and if you continue to refuse it, we're going to have ourselves a bit of a problem. So... take this as a bit of warning.

[He leans over him and pats him on the cheek.]

Thad Williams - I want an answer by next week.

[With that, "Elite" by The Deftones blasts from the PA and he drops the mic and exits the ring.]

Jack Gene - Offer? What kind of offer?

[Williams walks up the ramp as .]

Bill Hughes - Well, whatever it is, he better take it, because Lumberjack has looked like a fool these last few weeks, and Williams is obviously out here to help him. And I don't know about you, Jack, but I would not refuse that kind of help.

[The camera focuses in on Lumberjack while the ref and meds check him out. The scene fades.]


Josh Briskout Meets the GLC

Written by: Josh

[The scene opens up backstage where the new Great Lakes champion AWS Man (also known as Bill) is standing outside of a door, holding Pen. AWS Man (also known as Bill) looks unsure whether to enter or not.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Are you sure about this? I mean, yes, he's a doctor but… He's also freakin' crazy. Crazier than me. Oh, I know he's here tonight and that it must be fate… But freakin' still.

Pen - …

AWS Man – Yeah, you're right. I need to stop pretending I'm Chrysler LeBaron James and just make a decision.

[The crowd boos at the butchered mention of LeBron James as AWS Man (also known as Bill) opens the door. Sitting there, taking his boots off, is none other than Josh Briskout. The crowd boos a bit more as Briskout looks up at AWS Man (also known as Bill) and scoffs.]

Josh Briskout – Seriously? AWS Man? Why the hell are you in my locker room?

AWS Man – What? I wanted to congratu-freakin'-late you.

Briskout - …What?

AWS Man – Nah, I'm joking. You're freakin' Brisket, so you'll always kinda suck.

[Briskout smirks.]

Briskout – I'm surprised you even remember me. Isn't your memory supposed to be horrible?

AWS Man – Yeah, usually. My brain's been working kinda freakin' weird lately, I guess…

Briskout – So what's up?

AWS Man – Pen wants to tell you something.

Pen – …

[Briskout stares at Pen, then looks at AWS Man (also known as Bill), then back at Pen, There's a long time of silence as Briskout raises an eyebrow.]

Briskout – Uh… He's an inanimate object. Are you seriously expecting it to talk or something?

AWS Man – Why you gotta interrupt him? That's not freakin' cool, man, after he specifically didn't make fun of your speech impediment.

Briskout – Look, Bill, just be frank with me.

AWS Man – Who's Frank?

Briskout – Argh. Really? I should just dump your body outside or something.

AWS Man – Whoa! You can't threaten me like that. I'm the freakin' Great Lakes Champion.

Pen – …

AWS Man – Oh… You're right. Okay, look, Joy's Tits-out. I came for help. I know, freakin' insane. Just … I need a doctor and you're a doctor. I need to rehabilitate my concussion problem. Want to help?

[Briskout looks at the Insane One, unsure of how to react but before Briskout answers he notices the camera man.]

Briskout – Ahh! Camera man? Get out! Get out!!!

[Briskout shoos the camera man away, shutting the door before signifying his answer to AWS Man.]

The Former Champ Has Something To Say

Written by: Amanda

['Can Die No More' by Lake of Tears plays over the PA and the crowd greets Druscilla's arrival with a chorus of boos, which Druscilla ignores as she comes out, her trademark arrogant smirk on her face as she grabs the tape on her wrist, adjusting it as she grabs a mic and climbs into the ring, taking a moment to look over the crowd.]

Druscilla - Yes, believe me, if your opinions mattered in any way, I might actually give a shite about what you all think, but they don't so I don't.

[The crowd boos more and Druscilla rolls her eyes, smirking almost as if her job was too easy.]

Druscilla - Oh if you all knew what tools and puppets you all actually are... anyhow... I have wasted enough time on you, on to business..

[Druscilla paces around the ring, looking around before narrowing her eyes.]

Druscilla - Now, thanks to Adam Pyre's moronic and simplistic need to insert himself into matches he has no business in, the entire face of WMW has changed. I'm no longer Great Lakes champion-

[The crowd cuts her off with loud cheers and Druscilla smirks.]

Druscilla - However, some good came out of the match. Adam Pyre's career was ended by me, as I promised it would be. Kronin has been forced to grow up and become the champion he can and should be... but Unfortunately, Lilly is in the possession of AWS Man (also known as Bill) as is MY Great Lakes Championship..

[Druscilla looks around at the crowd as they boo the situation of AWS Man being champ and smirks.]

Druscilla - But fear not, I have said time and time again that I am the hope of the WMW, the one who will bring honor, dignity and respectability to this fed. And it starts right here tonight. You see, As the former champion, I have of course a rematch clause. AWS Man (also known as Bill) managed to win in the confusion of a 4 way match, but can he beat me one on one? I don't think so.. So AWS Man... you are now, officially on notice. You will be defending your title against me, and Sault St. Marie and I want to have this match happen as soon as possible and thus I think...Graveyard Shift 125 is as good a place as any.

[This seems to get a mixed reaction from the crowd an Druscilla smirks, basking in the crowd's uneasiness of having to choose between two heels as to who they'd rather have as the Great Lakes Champion.]

Druscilla - But don't worry, AWS Man. After I become the Great Lakes Champion for the 2nd time in my career, there will still be a position for you. You'll make an excellent Court Jester. Then, once I win, I'll go back to my original goal, taking out the trash. For far too long the people who are supposed to be evaluating talent have allowed far too many wrestlers to run free and unchecked in this company and apparently, the duty has fallen upon my shoulders to clean out some of the no-talent trash that calls themselves wrestlers for WMW. Leeches and parasites, all of them, latching onto WMW to try and make a name for themselves by being in the best wrestling company in the world at the moment. Well, the free rides end here. You see everyone talks about plans and laying out schemes and plans to do this, to do that. Well, I have my own plans, and God bloody help people when my plans come to fruition. I've been saying for a little while now that a new age is coming to WMW, and I'm pleased to say that I have found the perfect time and way to accomplish my goals. And as always, there will be no need to thank me when I make this company better. I accept my burden of leadership as a matter of private duty... after all, you people are definitely not fit to think for or look after yourselves and thus the elites, people like myself and Jordan Keyser must step in and take up the duty that is leadership. So take a last look around because changes are coming to this place. It started with Ryven doing the WMW a huge favor by ridding us of a certain foul mouthed, disrespectful, insolent little tart whose name is not even fit to be said aloud. For that, I would like to extend my personal congratulations to Ryven for aiding in cleaning out the trash of WMW. After Party in the Plaza we are minus three people who were cancer to WMW. Valora, Adam Pyre, and the insipid gimmick that Kronin was forced to do in order to keep you wankers entertained. Now, we will have a Kronin rise from the ashes, and be the champion he should be for this company, provided he proves able to defeat me, that is. However, one thing I can not abide from Party in the Plaza was that... that... that street thug Gras-Dawg defeating Amariie and now expecting her to sink to the level of a common street whore! You listen and you listen well Demetrius... I just happen to need a tune up match for my rematch with AWS Man. And if I have my way, you and I will be meeting in the ring next week. And there...I will dismantle you and allow Amariie to impale you before God and everyone for daring to besmirch one of her noble rank. You, are on borrowed time, Demetrius and you are the next cancer I remove from this company...

[Druscilla drops the mic and heads out of the ring as chants for Gras-Dawg ring out through the stadium, Druscilla ignores the crowd and disappears into the backstage area.]

Best of Adam Pyre, part 3

Written by: Garvin

[The camera moves back to ringside.]

Jack Gene - This is Graveyard Shift 123 and we take another look back at the career of Adam Pyre. Here is a clip from Graveyard Shift 101, where That Damn Awesome, lead by Adam Pyre's efforts at GS100, take on Valora.
[The replay starts as Adam Pyre walks down the aisle, waving his cane and grinning. The crowd gives him a mixed reaction, not really sure what to make of tonight so far. Pyre stops at the front of the ring and pans the crowd with his eyes, grinning. Finally, he walks up the steps and into the ring, receiving a mic as he enters.]

Adam Pyre - Welcome to the Night of Freaks!

[The crowd gives another mixed reaction as Pyre continues to brandish his cane in celebratory fashion.]

Adam Pyre - That's right, tonight all the freaks of the world shall unite, and we're going to party until Dawn's early light! Tonight those who are normal will be the shunned, and those who are… unique will be celebrated! Tonight, I have special plans for every match, and I will make those plans known at the start of each match. Trust me, we're gonna have a freaking good time!

[The crowd starts to pop a bit more, though there are still a good amount of boos.]

Adam Pyre - Now then, after my Last Man Standing match win, I'm feeling pretty bad ass. I quashed all the critics, and now everyone knows that I am the best hardcore specialist in WMW!

[Just then, 'Prayer' by Disturbed plays and the crowd goes nuts as Valora walks out and raises an eyebrow.]

Valora - Best Hardcore Specialist in WMW? Whats that make me, being the Hardcore champ, and the bad ass chica that threw an epic beat down on you TWICE?! Takes more then one win in a last standing match to put you on the map, Adam...

[Pyre looks a little disdainfully at the top of the ramp]

Adam Pyre - Oh right... I forgot about you, Valora. Hmm, seems a like a bit of a koinkidink, doesn't it? After all, you forgot about me after our little Gates of Hell match, didn't you? I'm starting to wonder if you retired that belt because you didn't have any competition, or because you were too scared to defend it against me again...

[Valora laughs a bit and nods as she paces back and forth.]

Valora - Forgot about? Not really. Got bored of beating the [bleep] out of? Yeah. I beat you in a match of your own creation Adam. How many chances do you need to beat me, really?

Adam Pyre - Don't talk like you're above me, Valora, above this. I know you. You and I are cut from the same cloth. You want to say that I had too many chances, that I didn't deserve another match. But to people like us, it's not about how many times or how long it takes. It's about creating the most havoc, it's about shedding the most blood, and it's about breaking the most bones you possibly can until you're put in the grave.

[Valora narrows her eyes.]

Valora - That may be, Adam. But I am above you. Better then. I'm a winner. You? You have not been winning much lately, Adam. You are the weakest link in that group of misfits and freaks you call TDA. Me? I'm the [bleep]'n lynch pin of the PoP!

[Pyre smirks and rubs his hand through his hair.]

Adam Pyre - Well that is a good point. Although I'd like to point out that I was the only TDA member to win last week at El Dia, and more importantly, I won the right to run this bitch at GS 100. But you're right, you are a winner, Valora, you won that nice new ASC title, and I gotta admit, it does look "perty" round your fine little waist…

[Pyre does a cheesy wink]

Adam Pyre - But honestly, Valora, look at that title, go ahead, look at it. Look at your reflection staring you in the face. You may have everyone else fooled into thinking you're the new technical mastermind on the roster, but I know, and most importantly you know that it's a lie. I know that once you get a taste for blood, you never lose it. // Flash Forward // Oh it will be a good one Valora, it will be…

[Pyre says, his grin as wide as possible]

Adam Pyre - But I don't want another Hardcore match with you Valora. In fact tonight, I thought we'd play a little game. See, as I already said like a ton of times, I'm in charge tonight. And as you know, I promised you a 'special' match. Tonight, we're really gonna test how hardcore you really are, because tonight, you'll be facing me, and Umbrage, and AWS man (Also known as Bill) in a gauntlet match. And if at any point you lose this match, You're going to become the newest member of That Damn Awesome!

[The crowd boos loudly at the deck stacking and Valora smirks.]

Valora - Nice. 2 matches at El Dia, taking on Ryven and Kronin. a gauntlet match against you, Umbrage and AWS Man... you know what happens when I win this right? Boom, I've cemented my legend status already... and losing to one person, spells the end of your group of misfits, so... let's make it official. When I beat you three assholes...TDA disbands permanently... but let me ask you something Adam... it's honesty time... you go on about wanting to make me bleed, wanting to beat me and take my hardcore title and all that...now you want me in TDA? Tell me why...

Adam Pyre - Why Valora? Why? Because you're trying to sabotage yourself with all this nonsense about being a legend and becoming GLC and being a goody two shoes that doesn't break rules and doesn't fight dirty. You're lying to yourself, Valora, and I can't sit back and watch you tear yourself apart. That's supposed to be my job." Pyre smirks, "And after you join That Damn Awesome!, I'm going to show you that being hardcore is who you are, not what you do. // Flash Forward // Oh you can be sure, Valora, that when it comes to wrestling with you, I'll be doing ALL the dirty work."

[Pyre raises his eyebrows a bunch of times and smiles. Valora raises her eyes and makes the jerk off motion. Just then, "Kill You" by Dethklok blasts over the PA as Pyre leaves the area and heads back to the back. He looks at Valora with a smile as the crowd boos him. The scene fades. // Flash Forward // 'Freak' by Silverchair plays and Adam Pyre walks out, He is wearing an Orange T-Shirt with a black and white horizontally stripped t-shirt underneath leading into vibrant purple cargo pants with lime green piping along the seams and wearing face painting designed to look like a human skull. Adam Pyre makes his way down to the ring. He walks slowly, deliberately, forcing the fans and his opponent to anticipate his entry into the ring. Every so often, his head twitches to the right or left, taking the ringside fans by surprise. His smile never fades has he climbs up onto the apron, then slides like a snake through the ropes. He huddles in a corner, waiting for the match bell to ring. The two walk up to face each other in the middle of the ring and Valora reaches into her mouth, removing her wad of chewing gum and throws it at Adam Pyre's face. Pyre grins as the gum hits him and nods his head. Luna Pier nods and calls for the bell.]

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Jack Gene - And here we go, this should be an...interesting match to say the least. Each time Valora and Pyre have fought each other, it has been a close, brutal fight.

Bill Hughes - Which is why TDA! is going to win tonight. Valora can't beat all three of them back to back to back!

[Adam Pyre moves up towards Valora but Valora cuts him off with a straight kick to the groin forcing Pyre to double over in pain before grabbing him and whipping him into the corner. Valora charges in after him, jumping up onto the second rope, punching Adam Pyre in the face twice, before flipping back off of him and charging into him with a shoulder charge, then another, then a third, forcing Pyre to drop to a seated position, a huge grin on his face.]

Jack Gene - Well, Valora wasted no time getting things rolling, and Adam Pyre is grinning... he just got his ass handed to him in that exchange and he seems to love it!

Bill Hughes - He does, Jack! He likes it, he's reminding Valora who she really is already and she's wearing a cheerleaders outfit and just back flipped off of him... he got to see up her skirt!

[Valora runs into the ropes and rebounds off, charging the seated Pyre, planting her foot in his face and the side of his head before pulling him to his feet and turning him around, leading him before slamming him shoulder first into the ring post. Valora slides out to the ringside area, grabbing Adam Pyre's feet and pulling him to fall flat on his face before pulling him out of the ring. Valora reaches under the ring and grabs a Steel Chair, then another as Pyre gets to his feet. Valora slides one of the chairs onto the ground in front of Pyre, who is laughing maniacally, urging Valora to hit him with the chair.]

Jack Gene - What the hell?! Pyre is not even trying to defend himself here! He's actually urging Valora to hit him with the chair!

Bill Hughes - Of course he is, he's out to prove a point, here.

[Valora shrugs and obliges, wrapping the steel chair around Pyre's head with a vicious blow that leaves Pyre woozy, staggering on his feet. Valora takes Pyre down with a drop toe hold, dropping him face first onto said chair. As Pyre lays on the chair, helpless, Valora grabs the other steel chair and cracks Pyre again, sandwiching his head between the two chairs before bending down and yelling at Pyre.]

Valora - Is that what you want?!! Huh?! Like that?!

Jack Gene - My God! A one man-errr woman, con-chair-to!! Pyre has not had any offense in this match at all, and hasn't really even tried to do anything, other then urge Valora to beat the crap out of him!

Bill Hughes - And Valora has all too quickly gone back to her true self. She will thank Pyre for this, mark my words, she will.

[Valora shakes her head as Pyre gets up, bleeding from the forehead, still laughing like a maniac and urges Valora to do more, grabbing her by the collar and forcing her to look at his blood. Valora decks him with a right hand but she stares at the blood running down Pyre's face, almost fascinated by it as Pyre smiles and nods, pushing Valora away. Valora stands there for a moment and Pyre smirks bending down and picking up one of the steel chairs, dented from Valora beating him over the head with it and starts the swing, but Valora snaps out of her daze and jumps into the air, spinning around and kicking Pyre's chair with a trouble in paradise kick, kicking the chair back up into Adam Pyre's face. Valora wastes no time as she looks at the prone body of Adam Pyre, setting up the steel chair that was on the floor and then climbs into the ring and onto the top turnbuckle, staring down at Pyre, waiting for him to get up. When he finally does, Valora leaps off and lands on Pyre wrapping her legs around his neck and head and swinging around in a head scissors like motion, driving him face first into the steel chair with such force the chair bends at an awkward angle, broken. Valora immediately goes into the pin and Luna Pier slides out of the ring, making the count 1.....2....3!]

Wayne Inkster - Adam Pyre has been eliminated!

Jack Gene - My God! Did you see that?! From turnbuckle to the floor and then drove Pyre through a steel chair with her head scissors face buster! Amazing! One member down, two more to go!

Bill Hughes - I missed the hardcore side of Valora! I'm so glad she's back!

[Adam Pyre gets up, still laughing and walks over to a special area of Ringside, that holds 4 empty seats and climbs over the barricades, sitting down, gesturing with his hand towards the entryway. As he does so, 'Bulls on Parade' by Rage against the Machine plays and Umbrage walks out, holding a steel chair in one hand and a mic in the other. He smiles as he looks over Valora. // Flash Forward // AWS Man (Also known as Bill) is in the ring with Valora. She lays on the ground, as he stomps her in the ribs as he does so. He then grabs Valora, dragging her to her feet, but she counters with a jaw breaker, staggering him. Valora wastes no time, grabbing AWS Man's arm and runs towards the corner, climbing the turnbuckles and jumping off in a back flip motion, turning AWS Man (Also known as Bill) around as she lands, taking him down with a DDT. At ringside, Adam Pyre and Umbrage nod to themselves and jump over the barricades, sliding into the ring as Valora gets up and looks around at the three members of TDA as AWS Man (Also Known as Bill) gets to his feet.]

Jack Gene - Damn it! I knew this was going to happen! End the damn match, Ref!

Bill Hughes - She can't, Jack! Adam is the boss tonight and this match is no DQ. Valora's only hope is for members of the PoP to come out and help her.

[The camera then cuts backstage to show Kronin being looked at by medics, the obvious victim of a sneak attack backstage. In the ring, Valora charges and takes AWS Man (Also known as Bill) down with a flying corkscrew elbow, but Pyre runs in and levels Valora with a B and E. Umbrage grabs a chair for himself and tosses one to AWS Man (Also Known as Bill) as he gets back to his feet and the two eagerly wait for Valora to get to her feet. When she does, they both hit her with a violent con-chair-to, denting both of their chairs as Valora slumps to the mat, the crowd by now booing heavily. AWS Man turns to Adam Pyre and calls for Pyre to nail her. Pyre smirks and gets ready. As Valora gets to her feet, AWS Man (Also known as Bill) comes in and nails her with a Knock your freakin' head off thrust kick, sending her back down to the mat. Pyre sets up a chair and runs forward, jumping into the air and taking Valora face first into the steel chair with a hurricanrana motion before Umbrage comes in and rolls Valora over onto her back as AWS Man climbs the top rope and hits the shooting star press onto Valora. // Flash Forward // Adam Pyre waits for Valora to get up as AWS Man climbs the top rope one more time and as Valora does so, Umbrage comes in. She kicks Umbrage in the groin and then hits a Trouble in Paradise, sending Umbrage to the mat, to the cheers of the crowd. She turns to face Pyre who moves forward and goes for a Six Minute Miracle stopping it right before it hits her. Valora bats his foot away but before she can counter attack, Umbrage spins her around and hits her with another Riot Act, slamming her down on top of the steel chair in the ring. No sooner does Valora hit the chair and the mat then AWS Man hits another Win the Freakin' Matchifier on Valora going for the cover and Luna Pier makes the count 1.....2.....3! The bell rings as the crowd continues to boo loudly.]

Wayne Inkster - AWS Man has defeated Valora by pin fall and therefore, That Damn Awesome wins the Gauntlet match and Valora is now a member of That Damn Awesome!

Jack Gene - Well, Adam Pyre told Valora he would make his shot a good one and he certainly made sure Valora had no chance to win this match. I wanna know where the hell the PoP was. They should have come out here, it looks like Kronin tried to, but someone took him out. Well TDA was on the ropes after El Dia, down for the count, but they just made a big comeback tonight and got the game changer they needed.

Bill Hughes - This is going to be great! I know it seems like a bad thing now, but I'm telling you, Valora is going to thank Adam Pyre for this down the road.

[Adam Pyre helps Valora to her feet as he and the rest of That Damn Awesome! 'escort' Valora to the backstage area and the TDA locker room.]
[As the replay ends, the scene fades.]

Louie Cwik Talks with Lumberjack

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up in the locker room. Lumberjack lifts his axe onto his shoulder and closes his locker. He turns and there stands Louie Cwik.]

Louie Cwik - Mr. Lumberjack, was hoping I could get a word from you about your match tonight against Arick Wills.

[Lumberjack smiles.]

Lumberjack - Yeah, well, Louie. Life is like a pendulum. I can't expect everything to fall into place that easily. Sure, I got my axe back and was able to defeat Shawn Cortez, but that doesn't mean my road to the Heartlands Championship was going to be easy. Arick Wills is a fine competitor. He did what he needed to win, and I can only commend him for that. But, he hasn't gotten rid of me. I will be back, and I will chop... him down.

Louie Cwik - But, what about Thad Williams? And this offer? What has he offered you?

[The Lumberjack looks down. His smile turns into a bit of a frown. He takes a deep breath.]

Lumberjack - I can't talk about this right now.

Louie Cwik - But, Lumberjack...

[Lumberjack walks past him.]

Lumberjack - I'm sorry, Louie, but this interview is over.

[The scene fades.]

The New GLC Gloats

Writer: Aaron

[The shot opens up at ringside.]


Jack Gene – Well, folks, we're just about coming up on our main event here, as former Great Lakes champion Kronin will be taking on current Ace Superior champion Father Nathan, in a match that's bound to have repercussions regardless of who wins-

[Jack trails off as "Three Point One Four" by the Bloodhound Gang begins playing, causing the fans in attendance to go wild booing.]

Bill Hughes – Shut up your face, Jack! The real Great Lakes champion is here! The one who ended Kronin's hippie stoner days for good! And Adam Pyre's career!

Jack Gene – Just so you know, Kronin was never either of those things…

[The boos intensify as AWS Man (also known as Bill) appears at the top of the ramp, Great Lakes title around his waist. He pauses and looks behind him. After several seconds, an extremely reluctant Lilly walks out, carrying Pen on a gilded pillow. The crowd's boos are joined by a number of hoots and catcalls, seeing as Lilly is wearing a version of Princess Leia's chain metal bikini from Return of the Jedi. The Insane One claps in impatience, causing Lilly to scowl and pick up her face as she follows him down the ramp.]

Jack Gene – I can't believe AWS Man's making Lilly wear that outfit. That's just sickening.

Bill Hughes – It's official. You're flamingly gay.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) climbs onto the apron and waits for Lilly to climb up as well. Lilly holds open the ropes for the Insane One, who climbs through, then turns around and demands Lilly step over the middle rope as well when she tries to climb underneath it. Lilly unwillingly does so, providing the crowd a good view of her thronged rear end. Lilly stands off to the side as AWS Man (also known as Bill) is handed a microphone by a ring attendant and turns in a circle, facing the crowd on each side before finally speaking.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – So … how do you like them apples, freakers?

[This, of course, garners more boos from the crowd. The Insane One pauses and nods in satisfaction before raising the microphone again.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – None of you thought I was gonna do it, did you? I promised everyone I would be standing here the first ever five-time Great Lakes champion, but you didn't believe me. No, you freakin' idiots thought I'd be here without my paintball mask right now. That I'd be humiliated at Pittip, and for the first time ever, you'd see my real face. Man, you must feel pretty freakin' stupid now, huh? Seriously, this should prove once and for all that I'm never wrong. Even when it looks like I am, that's just because you're too short-sighted to see the big picture. And I'll tell you this: this right here is going to be my best GLC reign freakin' ever. Whether or not I have the know-nothing doctors' fancy schmancy "medical clearance," nobody's going to be able to stop me. I've already retired Pyrite, ruined the life of Krohnk's Disease, and acquired…

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) gestures distastefully towards Lilly in the corner.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Whatever that is. I didn't know what to freakin' do with her, so I just gave her to Pen. He seems to be having fun with her. Anyhoo, the only viable contender I even have in sight is Priscilla, who's apparently using her rematch clause in a couple weeks. Color me "not very worried," which looks a lot like fuschia, actually. I mean, this chick got freakin' forced to tap out by Pyrite, right before I ended his pathetic career for good. That's just sad. And she's supposed to be a vampire, right? I guess her secret weakness isn't sunlight or garlic, but jobbers. Meanwhile, I put on yet another epic performance in the same match, maybe one of the best of my already freakin' spectacular career. Now Brunhilda thinks she can end my record-breaking reign before it even gets started? Not gonna freakin' happen.

[The Insane One raises his belt high in the air.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Get used to this sight, sports fans. Like it or lump it, you'll be seeing it every week for a long, long time to come.

["Three Point One Four" plays again as AWS Man (also known as Bill) drops the mic and exits the ring, forcing Lilly to once again hold the ropes open for him.]

Jack Gene – As AWS Man said, whether you like it or not, he is our Great Lakes champion once again. I just wonder who the crowd would hate as champion more, him or Druscilla.

Bill Hughes – I don't know, but who really cares what they think? Their match at Graveyard Shift 125 is gonna be awesome, Jack. Either way, we'll have a champion we can be proud of after it.

Jack Gene – If you say so…

Kronin vs Father Nathan

Writer: Hecate

['Ich Will' by Rammstein plays over the PA and a blast of pyro goes off, and the crowd erupts into cheers as Kronin rise from the middle of the entryway. Lilly is noticably absent as is Kronin's guitar, Kronin has his head down looking at the floor as he stops on the entry way and takes a breath before looking up and making his way to the ring.]

Jack Gene - I am not sure I will get used to seeing Kronin without his rocker get up or more importantly Lilly at his side. Funny how you don't realize how big a part of Kronin she was until he was forced to give her up.

Bill Hughes - Well Lilly is in better hands now, Krumpet never took proper care of her and now Pen knows how to treat the a woman. It's for the best this way, trust me. Now that people won't be distracted by that trumpet at ringside or his fake rocker gimmick, they can see just how pathetic Krumpet really is.

Jack Gene - Should I call him over so you can tell him that to his face?

Bill Hughes - No that's OK, he's got a match to focus on, wouldn't want him to be able to use it as an excuse when he loses.

Jack Gene - Sure, right...Kronin is all business tonight, only spending a minimum time with the fans before getting into the ring and he's staring right up at the entryway awaiting his opponent. I am not sure Father Nathan is ready for the Kronin that he will be stepping into the ring with tonight.

[The lights in Arena dim and a Gregorian chant is heard echoing throughout the arena. The voice of Fr. Nathan is heard singing a brief line in Latin. The entrance music then starts as 'Elembivos' by Eluveitie plays over the speakers as Fr. Nathan walks out, his cross strapped to his back, dressed in the black robes of a catholic priest. He pauses a moment and looks around at the crowd,who is cheering for him, smiling as he nods his head to them and raises his hand in a catholic style blessing before he adjusts his dark colored shades, making his way down to the ring, slowly but steadily.]

Jack Gene - Here is Father Nathan, who has seemed unstoppable lately although Kronin may be his biggest test to day. If Father Nathan can get the victory over Kronin, he will take a big step towards proving worthy to step up into the Great Lakes title picture when he's ready.

Bill Hughes - I hate having to call matches like these, I don't care for either of them and best I hope for is to see them beat the ever loving hell out of each other. Kronin's looking like he's in the zone but how much of his mind is really on the match? This might just be the night Father Nathan is able to upset Kronin and walk out of here with a win, I just hope there is a lot of blood spilled before that happens.

Jack Gene - Either way, this is a big match for either of them, a win here by Nathan really increases his stock in the company and Kronin needs to pick up the win to get back in the Great Lakes hunt. Looks like this match is about to start, referee John Law is calling for the bell.

[As the bell rings Father Nathan and Kronin step forward and shake hands briefly before stepping back a moment; then the two men lock up in a collar and elbow tie up with Father Nathan getting the initial advantage as he turns it into a hammer lock but Kronin is able to reverse it into a hammer lock of his own. Father Nathan is able to escape the hammer lock after a few moments and turns it into a hip toss but Kronin lands on his feet and captures Father Nathan with a side head lock. Father Nathan tries to push Kronin off but Kronin digs in and takes Father Nathan down to the mat with a hip toss of his own, keeping the side head lock on. Father Nathan tries to wiggle out but after a few moments changes tactics and rolls Kronin over, going for a quick pin but Kronin kicks back over after the count of one. Father repeats his tactic and once again Kronin kicks himself back over before John Law can get far into the count. Eventually Father Nathan is able to fight back up to one knee and then to his feet, sending Kronin into the ropes but then gets leveled by a running shoulder block from Kronin.]

Jack Gene - Father Nathan surprisingly was matching up well with Kronin in the technical department although he couldn't keep up with Kronin in the end but he's not known to be a strong technical wrestler.

Bill Hughes - Father Nathan still end up on his back by the end of the exchange, just like Kronin did at Party in the Plaza. I've changed my mind, I hope one if these moron's busts the others head in so we won't have to watch them week in and week out.

Jack Gene - Then who would you disrespect and complain about each week? You might have to actually start calling matches without bias then.

Bill Hughes - Good Point, but I still want to see some blood before this match is over.

[Flash Forward // Father Nathan whips Kronin into the ropes, the bigger man shooting off the ropes and leap frogging over Father Nathan's back body drop attempt and hitting the opposite ropes but Father Nathan catches Kronin with a boot to the midsection. Father Nathan then hits the ropes and tries for a running big boot but Kronin steps out of the way, slipping behind Father Nathan and wrapping his arms around Father Nathan's waist before muscling up and over his head with a German Suplex, Kronin keeps his fingers interlocked as he pulls Father Nathan up to his feet and takes the Priest up and over with another German suplex, slamming Father Nathan's head and shoulders into the mat. Kronin still doesn't let go after the second suplex, muscling Father Nathan up to his feet and hits a third German suplex on Father Nathan, finally releasing his hold on the Irish fighter. Kronin wastes no time rolling Father Nathan over onto his back and locking on a camel clutch submission hold, referee John Law moving into position to ask for the submission. Father Nathan shakes his head, struggling to get out of the hold but Kronin seems to have it locked in tight, putting all his weight down on Father Nathan's spine, but Father Nathan is able to squirm an arm free enough to grab the ropes and break up the submission hold.]

Jack Gene - This match has been back and forth from the opening bell, both men going full out to try and wear the other down. Kronin has been focusing on a mix of technical and power moves; while Father Nathan has been giving as good as he's received in the power game, his weaker technical skills have allowed Kronin to gain a slight edge. Kronin's also been quick to pounce on any slight mistake by Father Nathan, like the one that just led to that submission maneuver there.

Bill Hughes - It's called the camel clutch you moron, and yeah Krumpet has gotten the advantage, he's not been the dominant force he's made out to be. Quite the opposite in fact, so far I haven't seen anything from Kronin that would indicate he deserves to be in the same division as the awesomeness that is AWS Man (Also known as Bill).

Jack Gene - Just how much did he pay you to say that? Sheesh can you get any lamer and more blatant in your biased? This match is still far from over, and I think it's been a great hard fought match to this point.

Bill Hughes - And that is why no one listens to your opinions anymore, they are always wrong.

[Flash Forward // Father Nathan stands a few feet away from Kronin and lifts his hands up into a boxing stance, grinning a bit and motioning for Kronin to come on; the bigger German looking at Father Nathan a moment before bringing his hands up into a boxing stance as well. The two men move in closer, circling each other in the middle of the ring for a few moments before Kronin throws a couple of quick jabs which Father Nathan is able to dodge before firing back with a jab of his own that catches Kronin on the cheek. Kronin rubs his cheek a moment and nods to Father Nathan before start trading jabs and other quick strikes, each managing to dodge most of the blows but more than a few land on each man. Kronin manages to hit Father Nathan with a body blow and follows up with a pair of quick jabs, setting up the Rock and Shock combo but Father Nathan ducks out of the way of the next punch and returns fire with a flurry of rapid fire boxing punches and ends it with a massive uppercut that sends Kronin to the mat.]

Jack Gene - Father Nathan and the Fightin' Irish combo ending that little boxing display put on by both men, although Kronin was no slouch in the boxing department, he played into one of Father Nathan's strengths there and stepped out of his comfort zone.

Bill Hughes - Of course it's one of Father Nathan's strengths, he's a bloody Irishman, all they do it drink and brawl.

Jack Gene - Stereotype much there Bill?

Bill Hughes - Of course I don't type, I have a cute blonde that takes dictation for me.

Jack Gene - I rest my case, one thing I have noticed from Kronin all match is how focused he is, not once has he paused to play to the crowd or showboat. He's 100% dedicated to this match and his goal.

Bill Hughes - I give him one maybe two matches before he's back to his old ways, he can't live without hearing the crowd cheering for him and making him feel larger than life.

[Flash Forward // Father Nathan has Kronin in a standing armbar, twisting and applying pressure to the elbow and shoulder and forcing Kronin down to one knee which allows Father Nathan to get even better leverage with the hold. Kronin fights his way back up to his feet, turning into Father Nathan and delivering a big Nash style knee lift to Father Nathan's midsection breaking the hold and stunning Father Nathan momentarily, long enough for Kronin to send Father Nathan to the mat with a belly to belly suplex. Father Nathan grabs at his back and rolls away from Kronin, preventing the bigger man from getting an easy follow up move, but Kronin stalks after Father Nathan. Kronin takes a few shots in the midsection as Father Nathan gets back up to one knee but stops Father Nathan's momentum with a few clubbing blows down across Father Nathan's upper back and shoulder blades. Pulling Father Nathan to his feet, Kronin delivers another huge knee lift to the Irishman, staggering Nathan back to the ropes where Kronin follows and sends Father Nathan sailing across the ring to bounce off the far ropes; as Father Nathan rushes back across the ring, Kronin goes for a bicycle kick but Father Nathan ducks out of the way and attempts to hit Kronin with a Pele kick. Kronin sees the attempt and counters it by stepping back slightly and grabbing the leg, hooking in an ankle lock as Father Nathan lets out a cry of pain from the hold. Nathan though, doesn't waste any time fighting the hold, rolling forward and sending Kronin face first into the turnbuckle.]

Jack Gene - These two just turned it up another notch here in the last few moments, looks like both are wanting to end this fast and what a counter to the Pele kick from Kronin, snapping on the ankle lock.

Bill Hughes - I'll give Nathan credit there, he looked for the quickest way out of the hold and happened to find one that gave him a slight reprieve at the same time, smart move by the man of the cloth. Still think he's a hypocrite though.

Jack Gene - Can't leave well enough alone can you, why can't you just admit this has been a spectacular match between the two and appreciate the show they put on?

Bill Hughes - Cause I would sound just like you then and no one wants to hear one of you, let alone two of you calling matches.

[Kronin quickly shakes off the dazed effect from running head first into the turnbuckle and turns back just in time to catch Father Nathan with a big boot, sending the priest back down to the mat. The big German waits and stalks Father Nathan as the Irishman gets back up to his feet, sending Father Nathan back down again with a quickly snapped off bicycle kick that almost takes Father Nathan's head off. Kronin wastes no time pulling Father Nathan up to one knee and position Father Nathan between his legs as he sets up the Irishman up for the Death by Metal but Father Nathan twists and drops to the mat, bringin his leg up and connecting with a Pele kick that was right on target, staggering Kronin back into the ropes. Kronin stumbles off the ropes right into a waiting Father Nathan who lifts Kronin up onto his shoulders and looks to be setting up for the Price of Sin but Kronin wiggles too much for Father Nathan to position Kronin fully so Nathan adjusts in mid move, spinning around fully and dropping Kronin to the mat head first with a Death Valley Driver. Father Nathan quickly hooks a leg and covers Kronin, referee John Law sliding into position and making the count ...1...2...3!]

Wayne Inkster - The winner of this match, via pinfall...Father Nathan!!!

Jack Gene - Unbelievable, Father Nathan countered the Death by Metal with a Pele kick that was right on target, leading to him being able to hit that Death Valley Driver and enabled him to pick up a huge win, perhaps the biggest of his career so far.

Bill Hughes - Kronin had scouted the Price of Sin well enough to know how to keep Father Nathan from hitting it, but Father Nathan showed he was more than a one trick pony there by adjusting mid move and stunning Kronin and the arena with that victory.

[Father Nathan offers his hand to Kronin, helping the bigger man to his feet and shaking his hand before turning to the fans and lifting Kronin's arm up as the crowd cheers loudly for the great match they just got to witness.]


Kronin Has Something to Say

[After the match ends, Kronin grabs a mic and paces around the ring.]

Kronin - Alright. You know... I try to avoid politics.. it poisons everything and just pisses everyone off and drags the product down, but since Saulty Balls McGee is already pissing all over WMW and making our company name about as worthless as Jordan Keyser's Oil Company will be after the Gulf Spill, and because a certain Greek Sister of mine isn't even being allowed in the God Damned building ADDED to the added BS of trying to erase the name of a woman who is one of the best damn wrestlers I've faced off against from the history book...I have to say something...

[Kronin paces around the ring, in a fury.]

Kronin - Saulty... you've got a pissed off German on your hands, cause I never thought I'd agree with Umbrage on something but damn if the drunken old bastard isn't dead on when he calls you out on pissing all over WMW and I HAVE HAD ENOUGH! Brad Johnson... The next time you feel the need to have a face to face with Sault St. Sucks.. give me a buzz... Those goombas of his try to get in your face... heh, well I got me plenty of Death by Metals and Metal Meltdowns to go around.. So, what I'm saying here is... add me to your list of allies. You ain't just got Hecate on your side, you have THE best technical wrestler in WMW on your side as well..

[Kronin clenches the mic in his tightly as he glares towards the back.]

Kronin - And as for you, AWS Man.. I find myself lamenting the fact that I don't have a sarlacc pit to toss you in, so I guess I'm going to have settle for beating you so bad that paintball mask really will be your face... because I'm going to beat that damned thing into your SKULL!

[Kronin spikes the mic down onto the mat and rolls out of the ring, heading to the back.]

Bill Hughes - Umm.. holy crap.. I might actually have to cheer for Kronin, but only when he goes against Sault St. Marie...

Jack Gene - Don't worry.. I won't tell anyone you're a secret Kronin fan.

Bill Hughes - Thanks, I- HEY!

Jack Gene - Heh, heh. Priceless.

[The scene fades.]


Graveyard Shift 122

Posted: June 18th, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:

Dark Matches
Ryven vs. “Double H” Hank Haskins
OiBoy vs. The New Dragon
Scott McKee vs. Jerry the Clown

Handicap Match
Valora vs. John Bundy & Bob Wire

Shoot Championship #1 Contender
Cortez vs. Lucky vs. Holmes

Ace Superior Championship #1 Contender
Hecate vs. El Oso vs. Keyser

Main Event
Kronin and Pyre vs. Druscilla and AWS Man


The Network Wants Answers

Writer: Jordan and Garvin

[We cut to the back, where Jordan Keyser sits in his locker room, sipping on a bottle of water. He has apparently just been chatting on his cell phone, because he hangs it up as the camera walks in. Jordan opens his mouth to speak, but before he can say a word Sault St. Marie pushes his way past the camera and walks aggressively towards Jordan. Keyser gets to his feet as Sault reaches him.]

Sault St. Marie - What the hell are you trying to pull, Keyser?

[Jordan grins innocently.]

Jordan Keyser - I'm afraid I don't know what you mean, Sault. Something wrong?

Sault St. Marie - You know damn well something's wrong. I let you come wrestle here, trusted that you would be an asset to the roster. That means you are under contract, not only with Wrestling Midwest, but that also means with Sports Time Ohio. Now you're trying to bring ESN into my territory? That's a complete conflict of interest, Keyser so, you need to tell Cash and ESN to stay the hell out of Wrestling Midwest.

[Jordan shrugs, looking completely bored with SSM's tirade.]

Jordan Keyser - First of all, you know that wouldn't hold up in court. But, business is business, Sault. I have a chance to put WMW on the global map, and make a hell of a lot of money doing it. Can you blame me for going after that?

[Sault looks furious, and gets right up in Jordan's face.]

Sault St. Marie - You stay the hell out of this, Keyser. You can only go to this well so many times before it dries up. This is your one and final warning. Stay out of my way and the way of Sports Time Ohio.

[Jordan cuts him off with a finger in the chest.]

Jordan Keyser - You listen to me, you sniveling little [bleep]. Don't you even THINK about threatening me, you understand? I'm on the fence when it comes to your little tea party with Johnson, and I'll stay there until I know which side will benefit me the most. But you threaten me, and I'll put an end to the whole game. You know as well as I do that all I need to do is declare myself in on Johnson's side, and this little house of cards you've worked so hard to build will fold all around you. So don't [bleep] with me and I'll let you play here a little longer. Now get the hell out of my locker room.

[Sault's face turns a rather brilliant shade of red, but he turns and stalks out, slamming the door behind him. The camera focuses on Jordan's face, watching as the menacing look slowly fades and a malicious grin spreads across his face. We cut back to the front.]

Lucky Is In

Written by: Reb

[Backstage, Justin Lucky is seen in his personal locker room. He's taping his hands up, dressed in his black and green ring gear.]

Justin Lucky - Thank God I got my own locker room. If they didn't give me a room from Jasmine, I wouldn't have re-signed.

[A knock suddenly comes at the door. He glances at it.]

Justin Lucky - Yea, it's open.

[The door opens, revealing Jasmine Lucky. Justin immediately rolls his eyes and turns around, clearly not wanting to speak to her. Jasmine enters anyway and shuts the door.]

Jasmine Lucky - Come on, don't be a baby. I want to talk to you.

Justin Lucky - Thought you had a date with Lester.

Jasmine Lucky - I called it off so I could manage you tonight. Look, I may want this shot just as much as you, and I may think I deserve it more...but you're still my brother and I want to see you succeed, regardless.

[Justin seems to soften and turns around, clearly touched but also not wanting to completely forgive her, either]

Justin Lucky - So you dropped your date with Lester for me? What did he say?

Jasmine Lucky - Nothing. He didn't mind. He said that it makes sense for me to want my brother to win a big match. Believe it or not, he's not as evil as you seem to think he is.

Justin Lucky - Whatever...thanks for coming, I guess.

[Jasmine smiles, happy to have gotten a thank you.]

Jasmine Lucky - Alright, let's get you warmed up. Let me get my gloves.

[Justin nods as Jasmine opens her bag. Fade out.]

Graveyard Shift 122 - June 17th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin
[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.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome everyone to WMW Graveyard Shift 122! Yes, this is Friday night, as WMW takes over Friday Nights on Sports Time Ohio! And we are now 1 week away from Party in the Plaza 2010. Tonight's episode is sure to lead into the supercard with a lot of sparks. My name is Jack Gene and by my side is the best color commentator in the business, Bill Hughes. Tonight, we've got 2 matches that will lead us into PitP, a match that will preview the PitP main event, and...

Bill Hughes - And a match that will illustrate why you don't cross the boss as Valora gets taught another lesson.

Jack Gene - And that, yes. I still think that St. Marie is taking this way too far. His point was made when he stripped Hecate of the Heartlands Championship. Now, it's as if he's single-handedly trying to sabotage the show all together. It just doesn't make sense.

Bill Hughes - I don't know what you're talking about, Jack. Valora isn't the show. Plus, if she's as good as she says she is, Bob Wire and John Bundy, who she has beaten before, should be an easy match. Besides, tonight, we've got some pretty good match ups.

Jack Gene - This show, yes, has a much better card than last week. But, we are one week away from PitP and some of these matches have to take place. There are two #1 Contenders matches tonight as the Shoot Champion will have a challenger when Justin Lucky, Shawn Cortez and John Holmes compete. That winner will face Jade in the Lion's Den for the SC. The Ace Superior Champion also needs a challenger and Father Nathan will face off against the winner of El Oso vs. Jordan Keyser vs. Hecate.

Bill Hughes - That match should be killer.

Jack Gene - Both matches should be good, but at the same time, thrown together, don't you think?

Bill Hughes - We've been told that when Hecate was entered into the ASC last month, that she'd be hitting it hard to get back into a position to win the title. Personally, I've seen little from her to suggest that she belongs in this match, so yes, I guess I could agree that it doesn't make perfect sense, but that doesn't mean that the quality of competitors here isn't top notch. Jordan Keyser, obviously the favorite in that match.

Jack Gene - Well, tonight's show will be hard-hitting and fast-paced. We start off with Cortez vs. Lucky vs. Holmes with the winner taking on Jade for the Shoot Championship at Party in the Plaza. Let's turn it over to Wayne Inkster to announce our opening contest. This is WMW Graveyard Shift 122!

[The scene cuts to the ring.]

Shawn Cortez vs. Justin Lucky vs. John Holmes

Writer: Garvin

["Know Your Enemy" by Rage Against The Machine begins to play over the speaker system. After several seconds Shawn Cortez emerges from behind the curtain and takes his perch on the entrance ramp. On his arm is the always beautiful Katrina. Her red hair flows like a river down to her shoulders and then down between her shoulder blades as she beams from ear to ear with an intoxicating smile. Cortez tosses his blonde hair over his shoulder and then looks upward taking a big breath and consuming the fan's reaction. After several moments of this he struts down the walkway. Wayne Inkster announces Shawn Cortez.]

Jack Gene - He's seen as the favorite going into this match, Shawn Cortez, has been on a roll since entering into WMW.

Bill Hughes - He has. Then again, it's only been 2 matches thus far. Nothing to really grab your attention just yet, but he has looked impressive.

Jack Gene - Should also be noted that he still has The Lumberjack's axe, all though, he doesn't apparently have it with him this week.

[The music fades as Cortez and Katrina enter in the ring, followed by Russell. "Inflate My Ego" by Daniel Beding field plays over the loud speakers as Holmes walks down to the arm. He's also accompanied by a woman. Or two. He is followed by his manager, Zimm, and his body gaurd Anubis. Wayne Inkster announces John Holmes.]

Jack Gene - And now we see John Holmes. Holmes who isn't having as successful of an introduction as Cortez is still definitely turning heads.

Bill Hughes - Well, I think it's more like his arm candy is turning heads. They've got my attention.

[Holmes slides into the ring as his women stay on the outside. Just then, the music fades and "Unstoppable" by Rascal Flatts hits the PA. Justin Lucky jumps out from backstage, hyped up and excited. The fans cheer for him, getting behind his happy attitude. He points to the crowd, and then runs for the rings. Jasmine walks behind him as Wayne Inkster announces Justin Lucky.]

Jack Gene - And down to the ring runs Justin Lucky. This is his first title shot opportunity here in WMW. And he can only hope that "Lucky" also describes him by something other than just his last name.

[After running into the ring, Justin slides in and jumps up. He bounces off the ropes a couple times to keep himself pumped up. Just then, Holmes clotheslines him.]

Jack Gene - And here we go! Cortez vs. Holmes vs. Lucky for the #1 Contendership of the Shoot Champion. Immediately, Holmes goes after Lucky before the bell.

[The ref immediately calls for the bell. Holmes pulls up Lucky and immediately throws him into the ropes. As Lucky bounces back, Holmes goes for a clothesline, but Lucky ducks it and dives through the air, hitting Cortez with a flying forearm.]

Jack Gene - Oh my! And Lucky collided with Cortez and sends him out of the ring.

[Cortez was caught off guard and falls back against the ropes and out of the ring. He stands up on the outside holding his face as he leans back into the ring barrier. Katrina consoles him. The crowd pops. Holmes charges Lucky again and hits him with a right hand. He pushes him into the ropes and whips him off. As Lucky bounces off the ropes, he meets Holmes in the center of the ring and hits him with a swinging neckbreaker.]

Jack Gene - And Lucky, with a neck breaker out of nowhere.

Bill Hughes - It was a perfect opportunity. You know, the one thing about Lucky, and you look at all of these guys, each one has elements in their game that you could see them using against Jade at Party in the Plaza.

[Holmes holds his head in pain as he pulls himself up. Lucky hits him with a chop, followed by another, causing Holmes to fall back into the corner.]

Bill Hughes - But, Lucky, he's so unorthodox, so... I don't know, Jack, he just looks clumsy out there. It's hard to picture him in an MMA-rules fight. Especially with a person like Jasmine right there. Why isn't she in this match? She'd make a bit more sense.

[Lucky pushes him into the ropes. He whips him across the ring, but Holmes reverses it. As Lucky bounces back, he jumps through the air and hits Holmes with a Lou Thesz press and begins to throw rights and lefts. Holmes quickly pushes him off and fights to stand up. Lucky charges and goes for a clothesline, but misses and stumbles past him.]

Jack Gene - And Lucky misses the clothesline.

Bill Hughes - He stumbled a bit there. Looks like he tripped on something.

Jack Gene - Oh!

[Holmes quickly gets behind him and hits a bulldog.]

Jack Gene - And Holmes finally slows him down. Justin Lucky, holding his head in pain, here, after that bulldog.

[Lucky tries to pull himself up, but Holmes quickly catches him and locks him into a front facelock. He then hits a snap suplex and makes a quick cover. He gets a 1 count before Lucky kicks out.]

Jack Gene - Only a 1 count as Holmes locks him in a side headlock. Cortez, still on the outside. He's watching from a distance here.

Bill Hughes - With a triple threat match, there is always that bit of unpredictibility that catches everyone off guard, and causes many to lose. Cortez, obviously trying to be that unpredictability and is just waiting for that spot.

[Flash Forward // Holmes now has Lucky face first on the mat. He stomps on his head, then his arm, then his shoulder, then his leg. Just picking him apart. Holmes reaches down and pulls up Lucky by the hair. He locks Lucky in a facelock, calling for his finisher. The commentators talk about awesomeness of the EGOPlex, but just before he tries to lift him up, Cortez slides into the ring and hits him from behind with a forearm. Holmes drops him and turns to face Cortez, but Cortez hits him with a drop kick that sends Holmes down to the mat. Holmes pops back up and falls against the ropes. Cortez charges and knocks him over the top with a clothesline. He looks down at Holmes with a smile. The crowd pops. Just then, Cortez turns around to be met with a superkick. Somehow, he was able to block it and takes Lucky down with a headlock takedown. He locks on a side headlock.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And Lucky almost hit that superkick. The Lucky Shot he calls it.

Bill Hughes - With Holmes on the outside, if he hit Cortez with that, this match could have been over.

Jack Gene - Cortez now continues where Holmes left off. He's got him in that headlock.

[Lucky begins to fight immediately. He powers to his feet, and goes for a backdrop, but Cortez countered and hits him with an elbow to the back of the head. He pushes Lucky away. Lucky turns around and throws a right hand and it knocks Cortez backwards. Lucky charges, but Cortez lifts a knee. He grabs Lucky for an irish whip, but Lucky reverses it. Just as he does, Holmes jumps onto the apron. Cortez sees him and slides throw his legs. Holmes watches and Lucky runs towards him and connects with an elbow, but it doesn't knock Holmes off. Lucky pulls him into the ring and takes him over with a suplex. He goes for the pin, but only gets a 1 count. He gets a standing armlock onto Holmes. On the outside, Katrina is standing in front of Jasmine and begins to harass her. The two babes that Holmes brought in also get into the action and begin to yell at both women.]

Bill Hughes - Oh yeah! Now the fight is getting good. Katrina, Jasmine and those two hotties are on the outside about to cat fight.

Jack Gene - Yes they are, Bill, but I doubt this is as important.

[Just then, one of Holmes' girls pushes Jasmine. Jasmine reacts by slugging her back. This begins what would become a 7-person fight on the outside.]

Bill Hughes - And here it comes!

Jack Gene - My god! There's got to be... 4,5... 7 people on the outside and this fight has just erupted. And Cortez now trying to grab Katrina out of the way.

Bill Hughes - If you don't count the 4 guys out there, this would be awesome. Best part of the night thus far.

Jack Gene - You need to calm down.

[The ref motions to the back and out comes the rest of the refs and security. They begin to surround the groups and pull them apart.]

Jack Gene - And the ref not letting this continue any longer. He's throwing them all out! Katrina and Russell, Holmes's Entourage, and Jasmine Lucky. They're all banned from ringside.

Bill Hughes - You know, Jack, with all of this talk about us maybe switching networks, do you think if we did, our new network would let us swear and show nudity? Because...

Jack Gene - I really don't think that's appropriate. Let's keep on in the match. Justin, continues the pressure on Holmes.

[Justin continues the arm lock. He adjusted the lock into a chinlock variation.]

[Flash Forward // Cortez continues to stand on the outside, waiting for an opportunity to get back in. Lucky has Holmes in the corner. He lands a right hand. He pulls Holmes from the corner and whips him across the ring. He charges behind Holmes, and as soon as Holmes bounces out of the corner, he's right there with a bulldog. It was a poorly hit move, and Bill Hughes criticizes him for being sloppy. Holmes pops back up slowly. Lucky charges and bounces off the ropes again, but just as he does, Cortez grabs him by the feet and trips him up. He stumbles and falls into Holmes' knee with a chop block-type move. Holmes immediately collapses, holding his knee. Lucky gets back to his feet, holding his head. Cortez slides in and runs across the ring. He flies through the air and hits a crossbody block on Lucky.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And a crossbody by Shawn Cortez. He's got the pin! ...1! ...2! And Lucky gets a shoulder up. He almost had the 3.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, you could tell that the ref wasn't even trying to count that pin. Cortez has every right to complain.

[Cortez pulls up Lucky. Lucky goes for a wild punch, but misses and Cortez gets behind him. He locks on a waistlock, and delivers a German Suplex to him. He goes for another pin.]

Jack Gene - German suplex, and here's the cover! ...1! ...2! and again, Justin Lucky kicks out.

[Cortez jumps up and gets into the ref's face.]

Jack Gene - And Cortez not happy that he didn't pick up the win here. Giving the ref a mouth full.

Bill Hughes - The ref should go back to ref school. That was the slowest count I've ever seen.

[Holmes pulls himself up onto the ropes. Cortez sees him and charges. He clotheslines him sending him over the top rope.]

Jack Gene - And Cortez! Just tosses Holmes over the top rope, leaving him and Lucky left.

Bill Hughes - Lucky is pulling himself up into the corner.

[Cortez turns and sees Lucky in the corner. He measures him up and then charges.]

Jack Gene - And Cortez, charging the corner at full speed.

[Crack!]

Bill Hughes - Superkick!

Jack Gene - My god! Justin Lucky with a superkick out of nowhere! The Lucky Shot! And Cortez is out cold!

[Lucky falls to his knees. He quickly crawls over and makes the cover.]

Jack Gene - He's got the cover! ...1! ...2! ...3! It's over!

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner... Justin... Lucky!

[The crowd pops as his music hits. He rolls out of the ring and stumbles up the ramp holding his hands in the air.]

Jack Gene - Lucky did it! He's going to Party in the Plaza to face Jade for the Shoot Championship!

After Match Happenings

Writer: Cortez and Garvin

[Just then, "I Like Birds" by the Eels begins to play from the loudspeakers. Out walks Lumberjack. As Lucky passes him on the ramp, Lumberjack gives him a thumbs up and a smile.]

Jack Gene - And here comes Lumberjack!

[Lumberjack's usual smile has been replaced by a look of disappointment as he points down to the ring. Cortez pulls himself up on the ropes, holding his jaw. Lumberjack walks to the ring and as soon as he gets there, he requests a mic from Wayne Inkster. The music fades.]

The Lumberjack - Shawn I came down here, to ask for what belongs to me to be returned. Man to man, Shawn, I know that it was you who took my axe from the locker room last week. You have my axe and I want it back.

[Cortez looks around, still holding his jaw in pain. He looks at Lumberjack and leans in, pulling the mic from him.]

Shawn Cortez - I'm sorry, who are you again?

[He mutters to himself that he "doesn't have time for this" as the crowd begins to boo. Cortez starts to walk away and Lumberjack puts his head down.]

The Lumberjack - We don't need to go down this road, Shawn. So, i'll ask one last time. You have my axe and you need to return it. Can I have my axe?

[Cortez turns back and looks at him. He shakes his head as he walks back towards him. He rips the mic from him and looks him square in the eyes.]

Shawn Cortez - Funny thing is, I don't have that pathetic display of craftsmanship with me. We are just going to have to deal with this at another time if you don't mind.

[Just then, Lumberjack punches him square in the face, knocking him down to the mat.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And Lumberjack did not like that answer.

[As Cortez tries to pull himself up, Lumberjack hovers over him.]

The Lumberjack - Then, maybe you should bring it with you to Party in the Plaza. Because, I will be there, and I will be looking for you. Axe or not, I will chop... you down.

[With that, he drops the mic, and walks out. "I Like Birds" by the Eels plays over the PA and the scene fades as Lumberjack walks up the ramp.]

The Network Needs A Favor

Written by: Harrison

[The scene fades up to show the door to the backstage locker room.  The door slowly opens to show Ryven sitting on a bench tying his shoes while Sault walks in from another entrance, the camera man trying desperately to stay out of sight.]

Sault St. Marie - First, just wanted to say you looked good out there against that independant. I know he wasn't quite up to par with the rest of the competition here, but you definitely handled yourself well.

[He pauses, but Ryven doesn't acknowledge the compliment.]

Sault St. Marie - Anyways, I trust you thought about the offer I gave you in my office.  You sacrifice your holding of the Tag Team Championship with Kronin, and I will ensure that Stephen never has to deal with this unfortunate misunderstanding with the police while under our employ.  One simple word from you, and it's done.

[Ryven finishes tying his shoe and slowly stands to regard Sault eye-to-eye.]

Ryven - No.

Sault St. Marie - I'm sorry, did you say no?  Are you absolutely sure you want to do that?

Ryven - I'm not going to give up the Championship, and you're not going to make me.

Sault St. Marie - Really now.  And why is that?

Ryven - Because you know the amount of t-shirts that we push.  You know what kind of a meal ticket we are for this company and you would never seriously consider jeopardizing that.  Especially with how you're handling the Valora situation. The company needs some money makers. We both know that.  So why don't you tell me what it is you really want.

[Sault takes a small step back and rubs his hand slowly on his cheek as he considers what Ryven has said.]

Sault St. Marie - Very well.  What I really want from you is answers.  Lately this company has seen a resurgence of attacks against myself, for some reason seeing me as someone who doesn't have this company's best interests in mind.  Normally this can be attributed to office politics, but lately I've begun to wonder if in fact there isn't someone behind the scenes.  Someone behind Valora and Hecate and the others - pulling strings and manipulating the situation.

[Sault pauses for a moment, regarding Ryven before he continues.]

Sault St. Marie - Naturally the most obvious suspect is you.  And given the history between you and me, it only stands to reason that you would have somewhat of a vendetta against me.  So what I'm willing to trade you is this:  You get to keep your precious belt and Stephen walks away a free man, but you have to tell me how deep this goes, and what your involvement is.

[Ryven takes a deep breath and stares down Sault before pulling his gym back from the locker and shutting the door.  He hesitates, almost as if he doesn't want to answer the question, but has no choice.]

Ryven - Fine.  You're right.  It's me.

[Sault slowly smiles and nods his head.]

Sault St. Marie - I can't...

[He stands up and looks up towards the ceiling, trying to piece it all together.]

Sault St. Marie - I can't believe this.  You've been pushing everything behind the scenes.

Ryven - Not everything, just certain things that needed to be timed correctly, or put in the right place.

Sault St. Marie - And what about Johnson and Keyser's network?

Ryven - No, I merely used that as a way to time this attack against you.  I heard Johnson was sniffing around for a new media deal, and I figured now is when you'll be weakest.

Sault St. Marie - What about Valora and Hecate?

Ryven - I used Valora, yes.  Hecate is your own fault.

Sault St. Marie - So why Valora and not Hecate?

Ryven - Valora was more important to my immediate concerns.  You causing Hecate to come after you was a break in my direction.  But Valora was the one I wanted.  You gained her wrath and I saw my opening.

Sault St. Marie - So you push her into coming after me, and hope that what, she becomes distracted?

Ryven - No.  I pushed Valora because if the two of you end up destroying one another, then that's the last two people in this company who stand in my way.  I already went up against you, Sault.  I remember the pain.  I still have the scars.  No, I needed someone who would charge you with all the fury of the world behind them, and clear the path for me.  Valora was exactly who I needed.  And when you are gone I can just walk right past her.  So that's it.  Keep your hands off of Stephen and leave Kronin and me alone.  You got what you want.  Now you know it was me all along.

[Sault regards this information as he looks off to the side in thought.]

Sault St. Marie - No, I'm sorry that isn't all.  We're not done.

Ryven - What do you mean?

Sault St. Marie - If what you're saying is true, then I have in fact two enemies.  One in you, and another in Hecate.  And why fight both of you...

[Sault chuckles softly.]

Sault St. Marie - If I can have both of you fight each other.  So tonight I think you'll be facing off against Hecate.

[Ryven charges Sault and pins him against a bank of lockers.]

Ryven - No.  You can't do that, Sault.  I already fought earlier.  You got what you wanted.  I told you what you wanted to know.  Even trade.  We're done.

[Sault gently pulls Ryven's hands off of his suit jacket and pushes him away before adjusting his clothes.]

Sault St. Marie - Oh no.  We have only just started.  Good luck against Hecate tonight.

Ryven - I will bury you.

[The scene cuts.]

A Message Interception

Written by: Amanda and Harrison

[The shot immediately cuts to one showing the scene above on an internal television monitor. The camera pans back in time for a metal pipe to smash into the screen and sends sparks flying. It jumps back quickly to show Valora seething in anger as she pulls the pipe from the destroyed television.]

Valora - Not if I bury you first, vato.

[The camera fades to black as Valora storms into the hallway, smashing an overhead light with the metal pipe.]

Adam Pyre is [bleep]ed?

Written by: Adam and Amanda

[The scene cuts to Adam Pyre, "The King of Freaks", as he tapes his hands in preparation for his tag match later on in the evening. Something suddenly catches his attention as his locker room door is heard closing in the background. As he stands there, getting ready for his match, a familar voice rings out.]

??? - You know you're [bleep]ed come Party in the Plaza, right? 

[The camera pans and we see Valora walk into the shot, raising an eyebrow as she looks him over. Pyre shakes his head and smiles as he stands up to meet Valora.]

Adam Pyre - Welly well well, if it isn't the Queen of Hardcore, gracing me with her presence? Did you just come in here to give me your 'support' heading into Party in the Plaza?

[Valora walks up and slaps Adam Pyre hard across the face, the sound echoing throughout the area as she shakes her head.]

Valora - No, you stupid gringo. I came here to smack some sense into you. I'd ask you if you really thought you could beat three of the very best WMW has to offer, but then, I know you better then most people do...

[Pyre plants his tongue into the slapped cheek as he smiles and turns back to Valora.]

Adam Pyre - Well... if you want the honest answer, I don't know. I honestly have no idea if I can beat them, but if you already know me better than most people, you know that that's exactly what all of this is all about. I want to know. When we went toe to toe, I had the same feeling. I didn't know. Everyone said you were the next Hardcore Prodigy. I wanted to know if I was still on that level, and obviously I wasn't. But at least I know. Actually, I'm glad you came in here. There's something I've been wanting to say to you for a while now, and since you've slapped me in the face already I guess I have nothing to lose.

[Pyre suddenly but gently grabs Valora by the face and plants a long, hard, passionate kiss on her lips. Valora struggles, surprised and caught completely off guard by the move, though after a few seconds, it's hard to tell if she's fighting it off or returning the kiss. In the end it turns out that it might be both as Pyre ends up with his tongue bitten. Valora walks up standing toe to toe with him.]

Valora - If you wanted your career ended, you shoulda come to me. But since you are about as ballsy as you are stupid, you better find a way to win, because you're actually needed around this place and if you lose this match, I swear to Jesus [bleep]ing Christ I will hunt you down and kill you.

[Pyre smiles again, showing off his bloodstained teeth.]

Adam Pyre - Yeah, I had a feeling you'd say something like that.

[Pyre walks out of the locker room, then stops and turns back around to Valora]

Adam Pyre - Break a leg out there, kid.

[Valora growls and mutters to the now empty room.] 

Valora - More like I'll break Bundy and Bob Wire's legs...

[The scene fades.]

Valora vs. John Bundy and Bob Wire

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring where referee Justin Laquament and Wayne Inkster stand in the ring. Wayne Inkster announces the beginning of the match. Just then, "Elite" by The Deftones blasts from the PA as Thad Williams walks out of the backstage onto the ramp. He is followed by Bob Wire, who holds a chair and "Big" John Bundy. Wayne Inkster announces them.]

Jack Gene - Welcome back everyone to Graveyard Shift 122. We are coming to you from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio and Valora Salinas... how much of a chance does she have out there, Bill?

Bill Hughes - She's a sitting duck out there. And, these fans continue to cheer her and continue to motivate her to continue on her road, and, I don't know, Jack. This is a mistake. It's a big mistake, because she's not just going up against one man tonight, she's going up against one man and John Bundy. I mean, this isn't going to end well for her. There is no possible way she can survive.

Jack Gene - Well, she definitely has the cards stacked against her. But, we know that individually, she can defeat these two. But, as a team? I totally agree with you, Bill, that this looks really bad for Valora.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, I don't care who you are, there ain't enough street fighting techniques that will get you out of what Valora is about to get into.

[As Bundy, Wire and Williams climb into the ring, they walk to the center looking over the crowd. Bundy raises his hands both of his hands and roars at the crowd, while Wire gets on one knee and holds his hands out. Williams applauds and smiles. He takes the mic from Wayne Inkster and the music fades.]

Thad Williams - Valora, you know, I've heard some rumors going around that you've gone into hiding ever since you heard about your match tonight.

[He smiles as the crowd continues to boo.]

Thad Williams - And, it's really quite sad. You know, it's a shame that we have to stand on opposing sides. Just think about it, Val. You, Bundy and Wire... you could really do a lot together.

[Thad smiles and nods his head.]

Thad Williams - It's unfortunate that you won't get that chance. So, let's get this over with. Get out here and accept your fate.

[Just then, Valora jumps over the guardrail and onto the apron.]

Jack Gene - Hey! It's Valora!

[She jumps up onto the rope and springboards off. She connects with a asai-style moonsault from the top rope on Bob Wire. She pops back up as Thad turns around. She takes him down with a clothesline, causing him to roll out of the ring. The ref calls for the bell as Bundy charges her. He goes to grab her, but she ducks out of the way.]

Jack Gene - And here we go! Valora just took out both Wire and Thad, and now she's making fun of John Bundy.

Bill Hughes - She won't be laughing when he gets his hands on her.

Jack Gene - This is Valora vs. Bob Wire and John Bundy in a handicap match.

Bill Hughes - Well, not quite, Jack. Looks like the ref is sending Bundy out of the ring.

Jack Gene - Yeah, I'm just getting word that Brad Johnson has handed down the stipulation that it'll be run in tag team rules. Meaning, only one man in for Bundy and Wire at a time.

[Valora quickly goes after Wire who stands up. She pushes him against the ropes and whips him across the ring. As he bounces back she takes him down with a running clothesline, and another. As he stands back up, she boots him in the midsection. She goes for a clothesline, but Wire catches it and puts her in position for a neck breaker, but she blocks it. Wire turns around to face her and she hits him with a Pele Kick.]

Jack Gene - Pele kick! And Valora is starting this match off on the agressive. Bob Wire is back up, and she immediately shoots him across the ring. Oh! Hurricanrana on Wire. She holds on for the pin! The count! ...1! And Wire immediately gets out of that pin attempt.

[He stands up and they both meet in the center of the ring. They lock up, but she immediately twists his arm around and throws him across the ring with an armdrag. He bounces back up and she follows it up with another arm drag. This time she holds on and puts him in an arm lock.]

Jack Gene - And Valora, targeting that arm.

Bill Hughes - Well, she's starting this match off smart. She's not only isolating Wire, but she's also going after his limbs, which will make it difficult to lock on that Piano Wire sleeper of his, and, it'll definitely limit a lot of his submissions.

[Flash Forward // The shot flashes forward to show Valora holding Wire in a headscissors. He tries to fight out of it, struggling to get to his feet. He tries to break out of it, but she quickly grabs him by the legs and turns it into a small package type pin. She gets a 1 count before Wire pushes out. He gets back to his feet and she quickly takes him down with a clothesline. She pulls him up and attempts an Irish whip, but he reverses it.  She bounce off the ropes. As she comes back to the center, Wire charges and slams her in the knee with a diving drop kick. She falls hard, slamming her face into the mat. Wire gets to his knees, obviously tired from the offense of Valora. He begins crawling to his corner. Valora pulls herself up to her feet. She sees Wire getting closer to his corner. She charges and kicks Wire in the side of the head. Just then, Bundy climbs into the ring and charges her. He knocks her down to the mat with a running bell clap. The ref begins to count. She tries to pull herself up, but as soon as she gets to her feet, Bundy takes her down once again with a forearm club to the back. Bundy exits the ring at the 4 count, and Wire immediately tags him in. As Bundy enters the ring, he walks over to her and boots her in the midsection. She rolls to her back holding her stomach, and Bundy quickly stomps her in the head. He then begins to walk onto her stomach.]

Jack Gene - Oh! That's... that's over 450 lbs, just squishing Valora's internal organs.

Bill Hughes - And that's what Bundy does. He's just doing what he can to breath harder, to work faster. And...

[He steps off of her and she rolls around, holding her midsection as she tries to stand up.]

Bill Hughes - And, he's doing a good job. With Valora off her feet, it won't be long until we see that splash.

[Valora once again powers up to her feet, and as Bundy walks over to her, she kicks him in the midsection. She follows it up with another kick and, as Bundy bows over in pain, she charges the ropes. She bounces off and goes for a running Trouble in Paradise, but Bundy blocks it, causing her to fall to the mat. Bundy immediately gets behind her and pulls her up with a waistlock. He picks her up and slams her to the mat with a wheelbarrow facebuster.]

Jack Gene - Oh, god! He just tossed her down like she was nothing. And, Bundy, OH! Elbow drop right as she rolled to her back. Here's the cover! ...1! ...2! and Valora kicks out at two.

[Bundy gets back to his feet. He pulls up Valora by the hair and picks her up, locking her in a bearhug. She struggles, and finally gets him to let go of the hold with an elbow to the top of the head. As she drops to the mat, she hits him with a leg kick. She grabs him by the arm and goes for an Irish whip, but he reverses it. She collides with the referee, but he doesn't go down. Bundy takes advantage and charges her with another running bell claps, but she dodges it and he slams into the ref, this time, taking him down. As Bundy turns around, she jumps with a backflip and hits him with a Pele kick.]

Jack Gene - Pele kick! And down goes Bundy! Oh my! But the ref has been removed from the match. He's out cold.

Bill Hughes - And, here comes Wire to take the opportunity.

Jack Gene - But Valora slides out of the ring.

[She walks towards the announcers table and grabs a steel chair. The crowd pops. She slides into the ring and goes to swing it at Wire, but Wire ducks it and slides out quickly.]

Jack Gene - She's got a steel chair!

Bill Hughes - And Bob Wire just left Bundy in the ring with Valora and a steel chair. This is not good.

[Just then, she smashes Bundy with the chair. Bob Wire slides in and grabs the chair from her.]

Jack Gene - Oh, just a crushing blow on Bundy, and Bundy is out cold. Now Wire's got the chair, Ooo! Hit her right in the midsection with it.

[He then smashes her in the back with it. She falls to the mat. SSM walks out to the top of the ramp with referee Stephen Tyler with him. Tyler runs to the ring.]

Jack Gene - It's Sault St. Marie!

Bill Hughes - Yeah, and he's sending another ref down. 

[As the ref slides into the ring, Wire kicks the chair out of the ring. He grabs Valora by the hair and pulls her up. He gets her into a standing leg scissors, and then lifts him up in a powerbomb position.]

Jack Gene - And Wire sets her up for a powerbomb... No! She breaks free!

[She struggles and slides down his back. As she lands on her feet, she reaches behind her and grabs Wire by the arms. She twists and hits the Gringo Killa.]

Jack Gene - Gringo Killa! And she's got the pin! ...1! ...2! ...3!

[Valora slides out of the ring as her music kicks in. The crowd pops. SSM stomps around on the ramp, throwing a bit of a hissy fit.]

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner... Valora Salinas!

After Match Happenings

Written by: Amanda, Garvin, Eric and Joe

[She walks up to Wayne and takes the mic away from him. She slides back into the ring and her music fades. She looks around the ring, seeing the damage that she caused and laughs. She looks back up at SSM who is furious.]

Valora - Survey says?

[She looks around the ring again, before walking to the ropes. She looks at SSM.]

Valora - Valora 3, SSM and his Gringo misfit squad 0! You're just 100 percent [bleep]ed! Later Vatos!

[The crowd pops. But, just as Valora turns to leave, Bundy will hit her from behind with a forearm club.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And Bundy with an attack from behind. Valora didn't even see it coming!

[Bundy stomps on her back and head as she tries to escape. Thad Williams slides into the ring and begins to bark instructions.]

Bill Hughes - And this is why you don't count your eggs before they hatch. Valora, trying to brag and gloat, when she should have just left the ring.

[Bob Wire pulls himself up and he helps on the attack. Williams instructs Wire to hold Valora down and motions that Bundy should hit a splash.]

Jack Gene - Oh no. And it looks like they're going to set up a splash. And, SSM is just loving this.

Bill Hughes - He should. Wire and Bundy once again have the upperhand on Valora.

[Just then, Umbrage runs down the ramp, pushing past SSM.]

Jack Gene - It's Umbrage! Umbrage is running down to make the save!

[He slides into the ring as Bundy goes to bounce off the ropes for the splash. He intercepts Bundy and hits him with a Riot Act.]

Jack Gene - My god! Riot Act on Bundy!

[Bundy slides out of the ring, as does Thad Williams. Bob Wire goes throws a right hand, but Umbrage blocks it and connects with one of his own. Wire falls back against the ropes and Umbrage clotheslines him over.]

Jack Gene - And Umbrage cleans house! Making the save for his Hardcore Icons teammate.

[Umbrage helps Valora to her feet after making the save when "Never Let It Die," hits over the PA. The crowd begins to boo as the Bastard Icon, Eric Dillinger, steps out onto the rampway with Harvey McLaughlin in tow. Eric is wearing his black and yellow Fred Perry and blue jeans rolled up over his white laced, Oxblood Gripfast boots as Harvey looks ever the used car salesman in a plain brown suit. Umbrage readies for an attack to which Eric calmly holds up a hand and gets handed a microphone by Harvey.]

Eric Dillinger - Hold it there, sunshine.

[Bundy, Wire, and Williams walk up the ramp past Eric who acknowledges them. They walk past him and exit to the back with SSM.]

Eric Dillinger - I don't know what kind of interest you took in my match last week, Umbrage, but I think I know why. Ever since we met up in the MTL 3 tourney there's been this murmur in the back stage. Everyone's walking on egg shells for the moment when I go all Arn Anderson on your ass and stab you fourteen time with a pair of scissors. In the mean time we've gone back and forth with a baton hit here, a Riot Act there, but last week it finally dawned on me. Whether you admit to it or not you wanted to see me win. You, Umbrage, wanted me, the Bastard Icon, to finally smash through the glass ceiling in WMW so things would go back to the way things are, right? 

[The crowd begins to boo in response.]

Eric Dillinger - Oh, don't believe me? Well, how does this sound. I catch wind of being oppressed and decide to stand up against the oppression in WMW. Before a full on revolution can take place that man...

[Eric points to Umbrage and sneers.]

Eric Dillinger - That man decides to ensure that my victory over Ryven was absolute. He sacrificed one of his fellow "main eventers," as Valora put it so that I could go ignorantly living out my career in WMW being oppressed once again. News flash, f*ck face, you can't pull the wool over my eyes anymore than you can piss on my leg and convince me its raining. You got involved in the match to make sure I won, don't deny it!

Crowd - BULL SHIT! BULL SHIT! BULL SHIT! BULL SHIT! BULL SHIT!

Eric Dillinger - Yea? Is that right? You all can go on living your ignorant lives and be blind to the truth but I'M going to do something about it. I won't let this injustice go unpunished. I'm not going to let myself stoop as so low to take out Umbrage in the back. Instead I'm going to do something I should have done weeks ago and that is decisively give Umbrage the ass beating of a life time. Not only will I do it, but I'm going to do it while getting paid for it. So, Umbrage, you and me at Party in the Plaza. What do you say?

[Umbrage grabs a mic from the timekeepr's table, then rolls into the ring.]

Umbrage - Eric, I think you're delusional. I know you feel there's a glass ceiling, and you can't get through it. That's fine. You can believe anything you want. I'm fine with the role I play in Wrestling Midwest, because I am what this company needs. You can make a big stink, but no matter how you try to freshen it up for the fans, it's still going to smell like a mix of lemons and asshole, so pucker up, bitch. You think there's a glass ceiling? Put me through it. 

[Umbrage steps onto the second turnbuckle facing Eric on the ramp.]

Umbrage - Eric, let's do this. You. Me. Glass table match. You in?

[The crowd pops.]

Eric Dillinger - You just sealed your fate. I'm going to bring your house of cards down all around you and when I'm finished... WMW will be safe once again for the good guys.

[The scene fades.]

The Network Makes Another Booking Decision

Writer: Garvin and Tabi

[The shot opens to show WMW Owner Brad Johnson walking through one of the backstage hallways, stopping to shake hands and chat a moment with the backstage workers that he passes. Seeing Hecate stepping out of one of the lockerrooms down the hall, Brad Johnson moves down the hall to intercept her.]
 
Brad Johnson - Hecate! Just the person I was wanting to see.
 
[Hecate stopped when she heard her name, turning just enough to see who it was, a slight grin coming to her lips. Brad Johnson slows down to a walk when he catches up with Hecate, guiding her along the hallways towards his office.]
 
Hecate - Hello Mr. Johnson, or do you prefer I call you Brad?

Brad Johnson - Let's keep this professional. Mr. Johnson is fine.

Hecate - Anyway, what can I do for you today? It's not about Sault St. Marie is it?
 
Brad Johnson - He wasn't the reason I was looking for you, but he's definitely on my mind. Tell me. You have to agree things are gettting out of hand with him, right? Burying the best talent we have just to show off his power? I mean, is he nuts? Does he know how much money this stunt is costing not only WMW, as well as STO? They can't be too happy with what's going on here.
 
[Hecate shook her head and let out a faint sigh as she walked along side Brad Johnson.]
 
Hecate - Listen... Mr. Johnson, you are playing right in to his hands. He wants you frantic, stressing and in panic mode. Remember what we talked about before, just calm down and stay focused on what you need to get done. Everything will work out in the end, trust me.
 
[Brad Johnson took a slow breath and nodded his head.]
 
Brad Johnson - Yeah I remember that talk and you are right, but this is my company and my money. I suppose you are right. Who knows how this will end up turning out. Just hope we don't wait too long to react.
 
[Hecate let out a low chuckle.]
 
Hecate - Glad things are going better for one of us at least, but that wasn't the real reason you were looking for me, was it?
 
Brad Johnson - Oh, right! Almost forgot. I actually was looking for you to wish you good luck in your match tonight. You have a chance to walk out of here tonight the Number 1 contender for the Ace Superior Championship and I'm looking forward to seeing you and Father Nathan mixing it up at Party in the Plaza. Should be a really good match.
 
[Hecate let out another chuckle, shaking her head as the pair turned the corner to the section where the management offices were, not noticing Sault St. Marie coming down the hallway in the other direction.]
 
Hecate - The match isn't won yet, both El Oso and Jordan Keyser will be tough to overcome in the same match.

[As SSM meets up with the group, he hears them talking about tonight's match.]
 
Sault St. Marie - Ah talking about the Ace Superior Contenders match tonight?

[Both Brad Johnson and Hecate slow down, coming to a stop just as Sault St. Marie reaches the pair.]

Brad Johnson - Yeah, actually.

Sault St. Marie - Should be a good match. El Oso vs. Jordan Keyser. Will be nice to see some new competition for Father Nathan, right?

[Hecate and Johnson look at one another.]

Brad Johnson - You mean Hecate, El Oso and Keyser. That's the match I booked.

Sault St. Marie - Oh, right. Yeah, I had to make a quick change.
 
[Hecate's eyes narrowing dangerously although Sault St. Marie doesn't seem to notice or care if he does notice.]
 
Brad Johnson - Well, go on. Where's Hecate in that match?
 
[Sault St. Marie gets a smug look as he gets ready to deliver the news.]
 
Sault St. Marie - I must regretfully inform you, Hecate, that you were not eligible to wrestle in that match tonight, as I had already booked you in a match tonight. Seems like the communication around here is really slow, eh Johnson? Like your issue with the maintenance people removing the 'No Soliciting' sign last week? Seems like it's carrying over throughout the entire organization. Obviously, Johnson, there was an oversight in the booking department, the signed match document wasn't delivered to the booking commitee until... well, you get the idea. But, I've got it all straightened out. Tonight, Hecate, you will be in a totally different match up.
 
[Brad Johnson just stares at SSM for a long moment, finally opening his mouth to speak when Hecate places a hand on his arm before asking in a soft steely voice.]
 
Hecate - Just who is my opponent tonight then?
 
[Sault St. Marie just gives another smug grin and starts to walk past the pair, getting a few paces down the hall before stopping and turning back towards Brad Johnson and Hecate]
 
Sault St. Marie - You will be facing Ryven tonight and...
 
[Sault St. Marie looks down at his watch.]
 
Sault St. Marie - That match is coming up next, so you should probably start heading down to the ring.

[He looks down at his watch.]

Sault St. Marie - Yep, almost that time. Anyways, I've got to run. I hope you both have a great evening. And good luck, Hecate.
 
[Sault St. Marie barely supresses a chuckle as he turns and continues on down the hall and around the corner, leaving an angry Johnson standing next to a very calm looking Hecate.]
 
Hecate - I hope he brought a body bag then, someone is going home in one tonight.
 
[Johnson just stood there watching as Hecate made her way towards the backstage entrance.]

Amariie Has Something To Say

Written by: Amariie, Amanda and Gras-Dawg

[The lights go out as "Everybody's Fool" by Evanescence plays over the sound system. A spotlight appears as Amariie Maerthos rises up from the stage and follows her as she walks to the ring and slides in before the lights return. Amariie stands silent in the ring for a few moments, smiling as she listens to the reaction of the crowd.]

Amariie - So you do remember me? I'm touched. I was afraid that after not being on television for the past few weeks that you lot would have forgotten all about little ol' me. Well that is something that I am determined to rectify. You may have some of the shortest memories in recorded medical history, likely due to a severely underdeveloped brain, but I don't. I remember. I remember the humiliation that was forced upon me at Blood Factory, where I was faced to fight not one, but two peasants who had no business being in the ring with me to begin with. At least Outlaw Biker earned a match with me, a match that after winning should have seen me crowned as the Heartlands Champion. Instead though, as you Americans are want to do, some uppity nobody decided that he just wanted to jump to the front of the line. That may be all fine and well to you morally degenerate lot, but things don't work that way in my world. Next week at Party in the Plaza I will show you 'Gras-Dawg' just what I can do when I'm not tired.

[Just then 'Get Up' by 50 Cent plays and Gras-Dawg walks out as the crowd goes nuts, the Heartlands Title draped over his shoulder as he holds up his hand, bringing the mic to his mouth to speak.]

Gras-Dawg - Now hold on up right dere, sugah. You pretty, but you also either dumb as hell or got da most selective memory in all mankind. But dat's cool. I may been busy helping clean up the oil spill dat threatenin' da whole gulf coast right now, but lemme refresh yo memory about how I also EARNED mah damn title shot.... 1. I beat every damn fool thrown against me. Only been one damn month here where I didn't have double digits on dat dere leaderboard. 2. I beat yo ass like a bitch dat done owed me money. You claim you was tired? Well hey baby, I can understand dat. Mah gals tell me all da time how much energy it takes outta dem to be flat on der backs, but girl... if Biker tired yo ass out... you dun deserve to be da champ. See, yo problem, is you just one spoiled ass bitch, and rather den admitting dat ol Gras-Dawg was better den you at Blood Factory, you gotta whine and make excuses. Should learn from yo friends Dru, Jade and Hec. I dun see dem make excuses when dey come up short. Now... I got one question for you, sugah... you really tink you can beat me?

[Amariie's face turns red in anger, she restrains herself from making an outburst while Gras-Dawg is speaking, waiting until he is done before bringing the microphone back to her mouth.]

Amariie - No Demetrius, to be honest, I don't think I can beat you. I KNOW I can. You see, I've already made a liar out of you once. You said that all it would take is one punch. Just one punch and you would take me out and get the win. Well Demetrius, it took a lot more than one shot to get the job done, didn't it? If I hadn't already ended Outlaw Biker's career earlier that night, that belt may very well be around my waist right now.

[Gras-Dawg smirks and nods.]

Gras-Dawg - Well be it one shot or seven, I still beat yo ass and I'll take you down again. If you so sure you're gonna win... I tink we can raise da stakes a bit here... you win, and I'll go away for a bit. I win, and well... I'll teach you a lil lesson in humility, Gras-Dawg style...

[Amariie pauses and appears to be giving it thought.]

Amariie - Well, you seem to have backed me into a corner. I can't possibly say no without looking like a coward to everybody. Well I am certainly not afraid, nor am I going to lose. So you're on Demetrius, I just hope you enjoy the little vacation I'm going to send you on.

Gras-Dawg - Heh. Guess Gras-Dawg's got some shoppin' to do den... cause after I beat yo ass... yo gonna need a new outfit...

Amariie - Don't you mean shoplifting? Just try not to get arrested before our match will you? I'd hate to have to win by forfeit via incarceration.

[Gras-Dawg grins and nods.]

Gras-Dawg - Oh, don't worry bout dat. I'll be dere to knock you on dat fine ass o' yours...

[The scene fades as Gras-Dawg leaves the area.]

Will Black Friar Accept?

Writer: Arick, Jordan and Kilik

[We cut to the back to see Black Friar walking slowly towards his locker room. Arick Wills rounds the corner ahead and stops, glaring at the Friar.]

Arick Wills - Well well. Friar, you've avoided my challenge for long enough. Now you're going to give me an answer. Do you accept my challenge?

[Friar stops, staring at Wills for a long moment. He remains silent, and Wills looks frustrated.]

Arick Wills - Well?

[Still, the Friar says nothing. Finally Wills reaches out and shoves the Friar hard.]

Arick Wills - I asked you a bloody question you arsehole. Do You accept?

[He shoves Friar again, and this time the black robed priest steps up into Arick's face.]

Black Friar - Wills, I have ignored your requests because I didn't believe you were worth my effort. But I am a man with limits, and you are coming perilously close to reaching those limits. I warn you, my young friend...lay another finger on me, and you shall regret it.

[A malevolent light dances in Wills' eyes, and he grins. He reaches up and slowly pokes Friar in the chest, pushing him back. The Friar springs into action, grabbing Wills' wrist, twisting it, then putting a hand over his face. Before Wills can react, the Friar slams his head back into the concrete wall. He watches Wills slump to the ground, groggy but concious.]

Black Friar - I accept your challenge, you piece of filth. I will see you in the ring at Party in the Plaza.

[Neither man is aware that Thomas Kilik is sneaking up behind Friar. Without a word, Kilik reaches back and slams a steel chair into Kilik's back. The Friar crumples without a sound, and Kilik stands over both men. Thomas Kilik begins to back up a little as Arick begins to make it back to his feet. Arick Wills still slighty groggy makes it to his feet and makes his way towards Kilik.]

Arick Wills - You are a true man of honor and integrity. You saw Black Friar sneak attack me and you came to my aid. I thank you for saving me on this exchange. I owe you one.

[Arick Wills extends his hands out toward Kilik, but he refuses to shake the hand of Arick Wills. Arick Wills with a bafold look on his face, as Thomas Kilik begins to speak.]

Thomas Kilik – I did not come to your aid. I did what I had to do in order to get the Friar to acknowledge me. Impact made. Advantage: Kilik. You were nothing more than a distraction, a nothing, a pawn in this game of chess. You don't deserve to be even breathing right now, but I'll let it pass. Because at Party In The Plaza, you're not the only one who wants a piece of the Black Friar. You have your match with him. I want a match with him. I don't care if I have to be in the same match as you, I'll mow you down to get to him.

Arick Wills - You had the opportunity to have greatness on you side, but you will bloody regret what you just said to me. Attempting to go through me to get to Friar is like going through a brick wall. I suggest you change your tune before I take you to school like I am going to do Black Friar. You don’t want this to be a Triple Threat match at Party in the Plaza. You do not want to step into the ring with greatness because it will be the worst mistake of your wrestling career.

Thomas Kilik – Mistake? I don't make mistakes, Wills. They don't exist. We may be working against a common enemy, but that in no way makes us friends. Far from it, indeed. Come Party In The Plaza, the three of us will enter that ring and only one man will be declared the winner. I can tell you this now. It's not going to be you. I dare you to try to change that.

[Both men get in each other face, stirring each other in the eyes with a look that can kill. Backstage handlers and security break up the stir down. Paramedics go over to check on Black Friar, but Black Friar pushes them away and gets back to his feet on his own. The scene fades to black as the camera view shows Black Friar with a cold look in his eyes.]

Hecate vs. Ryven

Writer: Harrison

[The shot opens to show Jack Gene and Bill Hughes sitting at the announcer's desk.]

Jack Gene - Welcome back everyone to Graveyard Shift 122. We are coming to you from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio and we have a surprise matchup tonight!  Sault St. Marie -

Bill Hughes - The venerated Sault St. Marie!

Jack Gene - Sure.  Sault St. Marie has booked a match between two powerhouses in Wrestling Midwest - Hecate and Ryven!  That's right, in a few minutes we are going to see Hecate face off against Ryven right here on Graveyard Shift!

Bill Hughes - To say I am looking forward to Hecate cleaning house against Ryven is the understatement of the year!

[The arena suddenly goes black as the opening cords of "Wytches" by Inkubus Sukkubus start to play through the arena while on the videotron images start to flash past; images of 3 candles, owls, black sheep, crossroads, 3 masks, 3 torches, groves of willow and yew trees, the images cycling through as the song plays. Suddenly as a single spot light shines down on a figure at the top of the entry ramp completely concealed by a full black cloak, who remains still for several moments as the song plays through the arena, then tosses the cloak off and lifting one hand to the sky holding a dark yew wood scepter. The figure is Hecate who is dressed in black hot pants with the image of a jade dragon wrapping around the waist band of the hot pants. Hecate also is wearing a matching black halter style crop top with a silvery white owl over her left breast. Her face paint is done up in black with a silver-white owl's head.]

Jack Gene - Wow!  Hecate looks like she means business tonight!  She is fuming as she waits ringside!

Bill Hughes - From what I understand she didn't want to even be facing off against Ryven tonight, which I don't understand.  I'd love to get my fingers around the neck of that arrogant jerk.

Jack Gene - Really?  Because I could easily set that up for you.  Hang on, I'll let booking know that you'd like to step into the ring again.  Because your matchup against AWS went sooooo well.

Bill Hughes - Uh...yeah.  You're probably right.  And Sault would probably be upset with me if I ended his career.  You know, by beating him so badly.

Jack Gene - Right.

["Grounds for Divorce" by Elbow blasts from the PA as Ryven walks down towards the ring, eyes locked on his opponent and ignoring the crowd.]

Bill Hughes - Come on!  Let's get this slaughter started!

Jack Gene - Wait a second, who's that - MY GOD!

Bill Hughes - YES!!  Valora is tearing ass down the ramp with metal pipe in hand!  She's going to rip Ryven apart!

Jack Gene - Oh man!  Someone better tell him!

[Hecate widens her eyes in shock as Valora runs down from the back charging Ryven.  Ryven is caught off-guard as Valora manages to a shot to his upper-back in while he quickly throws up any kind of defense he can.  Catching her by surprise he steps into her next strike, catches the arm holding the pipe and pulls it downward, twisting her wrist and breaking her grip.  Valora cries out in momentary alarm as she drops the pipe and reels from a quick elbow strike from Ryven.]

Bill Hughes - What the hell is going on here?!  Someone help Valora!

Jack Gene - Are you high?! She's the one that charged Ryven!

Bill Hughes - You heard him, he was just using her to take down Sault!  All that pain and heartache she's been going through, and Ryven's been playing her for a fool!

[Valora and Ryven trade blows as they fight down the ramp.  Hecate is arguing with the referee and throws her hands up, exasperated.  Valora buries a right hand into Ryven's jaw, but gets a knee to her midsection in response.  The arena goes crazy as Valora kicks Ryven away and manages to get ahold of a folding chair ringside and heaves it towards Ryven.  Ryven deflects some of the shot but takes the brunt of it, charging Valora and slamming her against the guardrail with a spear.  The two of them trade blows as the crowd goes wild.]

Jack Gene - This is crazy, Bill! And these fans are on their feet as Valora and Ryven are fighting on the outside of the ring. And this match hasn't even started. Hecate remains in the ring and just watches on!

[Just then, John Bundy and Bob Wire run down towards the ring. They immediately get behind Valora and help Ryven out.]

Jack Gene - And now a triple team on Valora. This is just sick.

[Hecate slides out of the ring and goes after Wire, cracking him across the back with her scepter. As Wire falls to the ground, Hecate delivers a shot to the back of Bundy's knee with the scepter, taking him down to one knee but the big man fights back from that position. Hecate takes a step back and unloads a Spartan Kick to Bundy's midsection and then follows it up with a DDT on the outside as Bob Wire gets back to his feet and tackles Hecate from the side, the two of them now brawling around the ringside area.]

Jack Gene - And Hecate is now getting involved! Making the save for Valora! This scene is just hectic out here. We've got Hecate trading blows with Bundy and Wire as Ryven and Valora continue to fight up the ramp way. And here comes security!

[Suddenly, security floods the arena, and pulls apart all of the groups. Then, the SportsTime Ohio theme hits the air.]

Jack Gene - Oh, what now?

Bill Hughes - Finally!  Sault is going to come down here and lay down the law!

[The crowd begins to boo as Sault charges out from backstage, microphone in hand and shouting for Valora and Ryven to stop.  Hecate lays out Wire again with a Hades Bound and then tries to go after Sault St. Marie, but security gets between her and the General Manager, although a few of the security personal suffer for it as Hecate takes them down.]

Sault St. Marie - That's enough!

[Security swarms in and lines up in front of Sault, stopping Hecate in her tracks.  She considers charging though anyway, but swats aside a warning hand from one of the guards instead.]

Sault St. Marie - Okay, that's enough!  Ryven, Valora, this... this will end.

[Valora manages to get loose from security and leaps at Ryven, knocking him and three of the guards backwards before she's finally wrestled under control.  The guards manage to put enough bodies between Valora and Ryven to keep them from reaching one another.]

Sault St. Marie - You know... I'm really disappointed that you went and did this Valora. I had an opportunity tonight to give the fans a special treat!  A supercard quality match between Ryven and Hecate.  But now I see I can't trust any of you to behave long enough to do what's best for the fans!

[A chant of 'Let Them Go!' starts up from the crowd as Valora tries to fight through but is repelled.  Sault looks around at the crowd as if considering what they're saying.]

Sault St. Marie - You know what, that is a very good idea.

[The arena explodes in a thunderous wave of cheering.]

Sault St. Marie - But I can't have insubordination at this level, Valora and Ryven.  And you two have repeatedly shown that you are ready, at a moment's notice, to think of your own selfish whims and not think of what's best for this company.  I am not going to stand here and watch the two of you rip apart what is the best wrestling organizations in the country because you two can't be team players.  So here's what I'm prepared to do.

[Hecate paces in front of the line of security, just waiting for her opportunity.  Sault drops the mic to his side and rubs his face in consideration.]

Sault St. Marie - At Party in the Plaza, I am putting the two of you in a match.  Valora versus Ryven!

[The crowd erupts.]

Sault St. Marie - And I wish it didn't have to come to this, but you two have shown tonight that both of you can't be trusted.  Which is why, at Party in the Plaza, whichever one of you loses...

[He pauses, a small smile creeping up his face.]

Sault St. Marie - Will lose their job.

[The entire arena gasps at the news as Valora and Ryven stare up at Sault with looks of disbelief.]

Jack Gene - My god! Can he do that?

Bill Hughes - Yes!  Yes!  Ryven will be gone forever!

Sault St. Marie - So whichever one of you can demonstrate you're ready to play by the rules, you get to stay here.  The other goes home for good.  Oh, and just to be sure that there's no funny-business from either of you trying to conspire to hurt the company again, it's going to be no disqualification, winner by pinfall or submission.  One of you is going to win, the other is going to lose.  See you both at Party in the Plaza.

[The Sportstime Ohio theme plays as Sault St. Marie walks backstage.  Hecate charges into the throng of security and fights to get through, but they hold her back as the crowd chants 'WMW!  WMW!']

Jack Gene - Wow!  You just saw it folks, Sault St. Marie has just booked Ryven and Valora in a No-Disqualification Job vs Job match at Party in the Plaza! One half of the Tag Team Champions vs. the former Every Champion, honestly, two of the hottest stars in wrestling today - will be fighting to keep their employment in the company!  I can't believe this!  The next time we sit next to each other Bill, either Valora or Ryven will no longer be working for Wrestling Midwest!  It blows the mind just thinking about it!

Bill Hughes - Jack, I....I am so excited right now I'm nursing a semi!  Valora is not only going to wipe the floor with Ryven, but she's going to send him home!  Hit the bricks, son!  You're not wanted here!  Haha!  This Party in the Plaza is going to be amazing!

Jack Gene - You're absolutely right, Bill, it's going to be astounding!  So make sure you tune into Party in the Plaza and see if it's going to be Valora or Ryven who is staying on the roster!

[The scene fades.]

El Oso vs. Jordan Keyser

Writer: Jordan

[The shot opens up at ringside.]

Jack Gene - Our next match of the night is El Oso vs Jordan Keyser for a shot at the ASC at Party in the Plaza. And, Bill, it's pretty amazing the steps that Sault St. Marie is taking to keep Hecate away from a title here.

Bill Hughes - It is, but it's not unexpected. I mean, much like Valora, Hecate has done the opposite of what St. Marie has asked. It's a tough situation, and its disappointing that she won't be competing in this match, but El Oso vs. Keyser will still be a good match.

Jack Gene - Definitely.

[The shot cuts to the ring, where Wayne Inkster is preparing to make introductions. "3's&7's" by Queens of the Stone Age hits the speakers, and El Oso jumps out onto the ramp. The crowd goes nuts as El Oso walks down to the ring, pumping his fists in the air and shouting to the crowd.]

Wayne Inkster - Introducing first...

[Suddenly, Wayne's mic cuts out, and Jordan Keyser's voice can be heard over the loud speaker.]

Jordan Keyser - Shut up, Wayne! I'll take it from here. Introducing first, from some place in Mexico that nobody cares about...standing far too short, and tipping the scales at way too scrawny...it is...The token Mexican guy that nobody cares about!!!!

[El Oso looks around furiously as the crowd starts to boo.]

Jordan Keyser - I know, right. Boo him, everybody. Because he sucks and doesn't deserve to be in the ring with our next superstar.

[The crowd boos louder as a voice whispers over the speaker "shh, be quiet, you might piss somebody off." Critical Acclaim hits the speakers and El Oso scrambles into the ring, staring towards the stage.]

Jordan Keyser - Introducing his opponent, the greatest wrestler in the known...or unknown, for that matter...world, From Nueces County, Texas. He is The Executioner, JORDAN KEYSER!!!

[The crowd continues to boo, but Jordan never appears on the ramp. El Oso watches, waiting for him to walk out. Everybody is watching the ramp so intently that very few notice as Keyser makes his way out of the crowd behind El Oso.]

Jack Gene - Jordan is coming out of the crowd! El Oso, turn around!

Bill Hughes - Shut up, Jack! Thats cheating...

Jack Gene - What?!? Jordan is sneaking up behind El Oso, and warning Oso is cheating?

Bill Hughes - See, you said it correctly, but somehow I feel like you don't actually believe it...

[The Executioner grabs a chair, slides into the ring, then taps El Oso on the shoulder. El Oso turns, and Jordan slams the chair into his face, knocking him on his back. The referee calls for the pin as Keyser immediately drops for the pin.]

Jack Gene - Keyser going for the pin quickly. 1..2..kickout! Jordan apparently wanted to make this the shortest match in WMW history, but El Oso wouldn't oblige.

[Jordan pulls his opponent to his feet, whipping El Oso across the ring. Jordan follows, but El Oso leaps onto the turnbuckle and leaps off, going for a moonsault. Jordan sees it and runs underneath him. El Oso lands on his feet, and Jordan turns and levels him with a massive clothesline. Again he goes for the pin.]

Jack Gene - Another pin by Keyser. 1..2 kickout! This time El Oso kicks out quickly. 

[Jordan gets up, again pulling El Oso up by the head. El Oso tries to throw a punch, but Jordan blocks it and shoves El Oso back into the ropes. He knees the smaller man in the stomach, then lifts him into the air in a vertical suplex. Keyser backs towards the ropes.]

Jack Gene - Keyser is going for a Garrote Ville!

Bill Hughes - You gotta wonder why El Oso even bothered to show up tonight, Jack.

[Jordan drops El Oso outside the ring, holding on to the mexican's head so that his throat lands squarely on the ropes. Jordan hangs on just long enough to put tension on the ropes, then he lets go, snapping El Oso back. El Oso falls to the floor outside the ring as Keyser gets to his feet. Jordan stands staring for a few moments, then goes to center ring, picks up the chair, unfolds it and sits down, waiting for El Oso to get back in the ring.]

Jack Gene - Good Lord. El Oso might be dead!

Bill Hughes - Would it really be that bad if he was, Jack?

Jack Gene - Of course it would, Bill! Do you think Jordan could live with himself knowing that he'd killed a man?

Bill Hughes - You've got a point, Jack. I would hate to put Jordan through something like that. Much as it pains me, I guess I hope El Oso gets up...

[Flash Forward // El Oso stands up on the top turnbuckle. Jordan stands arguing with the referee and pointing at the chair that now lays outside the ring. El Oso wavers a little, still reeling a little from the beating he's taken so far tonight. Still, he steadies himself and leaps off the turnbuckle, connecting with the back of Jordan's head as he completes a dropkick. Jordan stumbles face first into the turnbuckle and goes to his knees. He rolls to a sitting position, holding his nose.]

Jack Gene - What a shot by El Oso. After watching him go through that series of chair shots and power moves by Keyser and still managing to kick out of four different pins, El Oso may be ready to take a little back. 

[El Oso gets slowly to his feet. Jordan shakes his head groggily, holding his nose where it collided with the turnbuckle. El Oso bounces off the ropes, then runs to the corner and dives, hitting Keyser, who is still seated, in the midsection with a vicious spear. Jordan doubles over, gasping for air.]

Jack Gene - And El Oso starting to get a little momentum here. This is really the first bit of offense we've seen out of him so far tonight. 

[Jordan tries to stand, getting his hands and his knees underneath him. Just as he is about to push himself up, El Oso runs at him. Oso steps on Jordan's back and pushes off, taking another step up to the top of the turnbuckle, then leaping straight up. He twists his body in a moonsault in mid-air, and drops straight down, landing right on the center of Keyser's back. The crowd gets on their feet at the high flying display.]

Jack Gene - And after booing Keyser all match long, El Oso has given the crowd something to cheer about!

[Jordan lays face up on the mat, trying to catch his breath. El Oso tries to get the crowd even more into it, and climbs to the top turnbuckle again. Jordan sees him climbing at rolls over, getting to his feet quickly. El Oso leaps off, but Keyser catches him and slams him to the mat in a vicious spinebuster. Oso's head bounces off the mat from the force. Jordan gets up, wiping blood from his lip and holding his lower abs.]

Jack Gene - Well Keyser has definately turned the tables, but he's hurting. There is no doubt about that. 

Bill Hughes - Oh come on, Jack. He's not hurting...he's just toying with El Oso.

[Flash Forward // The shot changes to show El Oso walk over to Keyser, only for Keyser to get a thumb into his eye. He turns away, holding his eye. Jordan clubs him in the back. He grabs him by the head, turns him around, scoops him up and slams him down.]

Jack Gene - My god, this match has been back and forth. Just when we've thought one man was going to get the final shot in, the other shifts the momentum. Jordan has looked brilliant most of the match, but he can't seem to keep El Oso down. The Mexican wrestler has taken more punishment here tonight than I've seen anyone take in a long time!

Bill Hughes - He has to be on steroids, Jack. That is the only explanation. 

[Jordan stands over El Oso, hands on his knees, trying to catch his breath. El Oso starts to stir, and Jordan moves to the ropes, sliding out of the ring and standing behind El Oso on the apron. The Executioner watches as the smaller man struggles to his hands and knees, shaking his head. Jordan shakes the ropes in anticipation as El Oso rises fully to is feet. Jordan stomps his foot to get El Oso to turn, and when he does Keyser leaps up, springboards off the ropes, twists in mid-air and grabs El Oso, bringing him down in a 720 ddt.]

Jack Gene - SWAGGER!!! Keyser just his the Swagger 720 ddt on El Oso, and now he's set up for his finisher!

[Jordan kneels in the corner, watching El Oso. He mimes loading a bolt action rifle, pretends to check the scope, and lines up the shot. El Oso gets to his feet once more, and Jordan rushes him, lifting him up and slamming him into the mat.]

Jack Gene - PERFECT EXECUTION! The cover! 1...2...3 THIS ONE IS OVER!!! Jordan Keyser wins this match and is the new number one contender for the ASC Championship belt!

["Critical Acclaim" hits the speakers as Jordan raises his arms in voctory, laughing and congratulating himself. El Oso sits up, holding his head.]

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner... Jordan Keyser!

Jack Gene - And Jordan Keyser advances to face Father Nathan for the Ace Superior Championship at Party in the Plaza!

[As Jordan celebrates in the ring, El Oso stands up, keeping his hand on his head. He walks over to Jordan.]

Bill Hughes - What the hell?

[El Oso offers Jordan his hand.]

Jack Gene - And it looks like El Oso is congratulating Jordan after that match. And what a match it was.

[Jordan stares at it for a few moments, then takes it. El Oso beams as Jordan shakes his hand.]

Jack Gene - And, just a great sign of sportsmanship between these two competitors. Jordan Keyser defeats El Oso and will now face Father Nathan... Oh!

[Suddenly, Jordan jerks El Oso towards him, throwing his shoulder into the smaller man's face in one fluid motion. El Oso crumples to the mat, motionless.]

Jack Gene - My god! And Jordan, with another cheap shot on El Oso here. That was just despicable.

[Jordan grins, spits on El Oso, then climbs out of the ring. The scene fades.]

Backstage with Kronin and Lilly

Writer: Rob

[Before Kronin's music hits, the camera cuts backstage to show Kronin and Lilly standing backstage. Kronin is looking out as the crowd is cheering and chanting "Kronin!" And "Rock and Shock!" Lilly looks to Kronin and smiles.]

Lilly - Hear that? They've got your back. You're the Master of Rock and Shock. You deserve to be the three time GLC champ. 3 times in a year, Kronin. Three GLC wins in a year. Not even AWS Man can claim that.

[Kronin frowns.]

Kronin - Yeah... that also means I've lost the title twice in a year.

[Lilly rolls her eyes.]

Lilly -Well fine then, Mr. Soursport. Go out there and kick ass so I don't have to work for Dru, AWS Man or Adam Pyre then!

[Kronin smirks a bit as his entrance song plays, the camera cutting back to the entryway as Kronin's normal entrance kicks in.]

Kronin and Pyre vs. Druscilla and AWS Man

Writer: Amanda

[The shot opens back up in the ring.]

Jack Gene - And now folks, comes one of those matches we were sure would be filed forever in the 'you'll never see this' category. Kronin and Adam Pyre teaming up to take on the equally unlikely team of Druscilla and AWS Man (also known as Bill)

Bill Hughes - Well Druscilla and AWS Man (also known as Bill) make more sense as a team, I mean they are both great athletes and champions, they both command respect that these moron fans never seem to show them, and they're both just...well better then everyone else. Adam Pyre is a choke artist who couldn't win a match if his life depended on it!

Jack Gene - He beat Kronin last week.

Bill Hughes - You heard Druscilla! Kronin let Adam Pyre win! He felt sorry for the miserable bastard.

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time for your Graveyard Shift 122 Main Event of the Evening! Introducing first, Hailing from Long Beach, California. He stands 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs in at 222lbs. He is the King of Freaks, ADAM PYRE!!!!

[The PA blasts a loud and heavy drum solo as "Kill You" by Dethklok starts up. The lights on the stage flicker and blink as finally, the solo ends, and the tempo kicks in. The lights continue to flicker with the rhythm as "Kill You" continues to play. Finally, as Pickles the Drummer begins to sing the lyrics over the PA system, Adam Pyre bursts through the curtain, a huge grin on his face. Pyre walks out to one side of the stage, yelling and gesturing at the fans to "get on their f**king feet". He runs to the other side of the stage and spit comes flying out of his mouth as he repeats his ritual. Finally, he marches down the ramp and high-fives a few fans, then slides into the ring, running up onto a turnbuckle and pumping the fans up even more. Once in the ring, Adam Pyre tests the ropes out and then paces in the corner, waiting for both his partner and his opponents.]

Jack Gene - Adam Pyre has to be feeling good about his big time win over Kronin last week. It really puts a whole new perspective on the upcoming Great Lakes Championship match, I think.

Bill Hughes - Oh my God, will you get off it?! One fluke win does not a champion make! Adam Pyre is still a loser and it's going to be proven here tonight when he costs his team yet another match.

Wayne Inkster - And introducing his tag team partner for tonight's match. He hails from Berlin, Germany originally but now resides in Chicago, Illinois. He stands 6 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs in at 270lbs. He is one half of the WMW Tag Team Champions, and is the Master of Rock and Shock, he is KRONIN!!!!

['Sonne' by Rammstein plays over the PA and a blast of pyro goes off, and the crowd erupts into cheers as Kronin rise from the middle of the entryway. Lilly wears the armor of a Valkyrie and Kronin is on a knee in front of her, staring at the floor. Lilly stands up and places a hand on Kronin's shoulder and points towards the ring. Kronin stands and hops up into the air, driving his fist into the ground as a huge explosion of pyro goes off behind him and he makes his way down to the ring, looking around the arena as he makes his way to the ring. Kronin climbs into the ring and jumps up onto the ring apron. He paces back and forth on the apron before hopping over the ropes and raising his fist in the air and catches his guitar from Lilly playing along with his entrance song, he and Pyre having a bit of a jam session as Pyre joins in playing air drums.]

Jack Gene - Haha! It seems Shock Therapy might have a new member, as Adam Pyre and Kronin are having a little jam session! But the playing around aside, how do you see these two working well tonight? As has been pointed out, Adam Pyre scored a win over Kronin last week and next week at Party in the Plaza, they're be fighting each other again. With that in mind can they co-exist? Can Druscilla and AWS Man (also known as Bill)?

Bill Hughes - Well, I'll be honest, Jackie, my boy.. I'm hoping for a break down. I wanna see a preview of Party in the Plaza right here tonight!

[Just then, the Sports Time Ohio theme plays and Druscilla, AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Sault St. Marie walk out. The crowd showers all three with boos and all three seem equally prepared to ignore the crowds. Sault St. Marie nods to Druscilla and hands her the mic, gesturing for her to speak and stands back, a smug smile on his face, almost matching Druscilla's as she brings the mic up to speak.]

Druscilla - Alright, you wankers in the crowd might want to shut up and pay a-bloody-tention to what I'm about to say since it concerns Party in the Plaza.

[The crowd quiets down a bit and we see Adam Pyre and Kronin paying attention now. Druscilla smirks.]

Druscilla - You know... I was thinking that this match style wasn't terribly fair. I am risking my title and lose it whether I'm pinned or not, but YOU three lose your wagers only if you are pinned, or made to submit? Now Brad Johnson, being the meddling little twit that he is, won't change that stipulation, but Sault St. Marie and I put our brilliant minds together and we came up with an equalizer.

[Druscilla smirks as she nods her head.]

Druscilla - The Great Lakes Championship match at Party in the Plaza will now be held under Elimination Rules!

[Kronin, AWS Man (also known as Bill), both look unhappy about this, Adam Pyre just shrugs.]

Druscilla - So what this means, gentlemen, is that Kronin... if you fail to win the Great Lakes Championship, you WILL relinquish the services of Lilly to whoever beats you and you WILL also be shopping for a new image. AWS Man (also known as Bill) if you lose, you WILL lose your mask, and Adam Pyre, if you lose, you WILL thankfully be gone from the WMW forever! So think about that gentlemen, because tonight, tonight AWS Man and I will make sure that it will be he and I fighting for the GLC when we beat the bloody hell out of you two!

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Druscilla run into the ring and all four members of the tag match start hammering away at each other, pairing off Kronin vs AWS Man and Druscilla vs Adam Pyre. The crowd goes wild to see Kronin and AWS Man renew their rivalry, AWS Man going low with a knee to the gut and then charges in for a clothesline but Kronin beats him to the punch with a spear, leading right into a mounted position, hammering AWS Man (also known as Bill)'s masked face with his right hand. Meanwhile, Druscilla has pushed Adam Pyre into the corner and ignores Luna Pier's commands to get one fighter from each team out of the ring as she drives the point of her elbow into Adam Pyre's face three times before setting Adam Pyre up on the turnbuckle in a sitting position before climbing up to the middle rope, setting him up and taking him to the mat hard with a T-Bone Suplex, Adam Pyre landing right on top of Kronin as AWS Man had recovered and taken him down with a clothesline. AWS Man (also known as Bill) sees the pile up and runs to the ropes springboarding off into a moonsault and lands ontop of Adam Pyre, who was still on top of Kronin, as Adam Pyre rolls off from the massive move, Druscilla runs and jumps into the air, driving her knee into the forehead of Adam Pyre. Druscilla makes the quick cover but Kronin dives in at the very last second, breaking up the cover and rolling Adam Pyre out of the ring to the floor where AWS Man (also known as Bill) also rolls out.]

Jack Gene - My God! What a start to this match! AWS Man and Druscilla wasting no time putting Kronin and Adam Pyre on the defensive! That series of moves was impressive and if Kronin and Pyre want to win, they need to do something fast!

Bill Hughes - See? That's how great AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Druscilla are! They've never even teamed before and they team up beautifully!

[In the ring, Druscilla waits for Kronin to get up and the two lock up in a collar and elbow tie up. They hold there for a second before Druscilla widens her base and locks Kronin in a headlock. Kronin counters with elbows to the midsection even as Druscilla tightens the headlock to compensate. Finally Kronin shrugs Druscilla off, throwing her into the ropes, and builds up a head of steam, Druscilla bounces off the ropes and does a small hop into a European uppercut, expecting Kronin to try his flying shoulder tackle but Kronin had put on the breaks and as Druscilla comes down, he grabs her from behind and takes her to the mat with a big time German suplex. Kronin plays to the crowd, tapping the side of his head as he leans on the ropes, only to have AWS Man come running by and nail him with an inanimate bitchslap from Pen, which Pier misses by stopping Pyre when he hops on the ropes and leans into the ring, yelling at AWS Man for grabbing Pen. Kronin staggers backwards and Druscilla, who has recovered from the German suplex, runs and drives Kronin face first into the mat with a bulldog. She pulls Kronin to his feet and AWS Man places his foot on the ropes and calls for Dru. Dru grins and runs full speed, slamming Kronin face first into AWS Man's boot. Druscilla tags in AWS Man and lifts Kronin up, dropping him back first across her knee with a back breaker as AWS Man jumps off the top turnbuckle, hitting Kronin with a corkscrew legdrop.]

Jack Gene - Man! Kronin is really in a bad way here folks.. It didn't take long for AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Druscilla to start bending the rules and Pen has already been brought into play here. But both Adam Pyre and Kronin are in bad ways here, Kronin needs to make a tag but his partner is no fresher then he is!

Bill Hughes - That's because Adam Pyre is doing what he does best, costing his partners matches!

[Kronin struggles to his feet only to be hooked into a butterfly suplex move and have knee after knee from AWS Man (also known as Bill) drilled into his face. Kronin finally breaks free, lifting AWS Man up and running forward blindly, dropping down into a sitting position, driving AWS Man (also known as Bill) head first into the mat. Kronin struggles to his feet and dives into his corner, making the tag to Adam Pyre who immediately jumps over the ropes and yells out B & E! as he charges, nailing AWS Man in the face with a running big boot as AWS Man (also known as Bill) gets to his feet. Pyre pulls AWS Man to his feet and whips him into the ropes. As AWS Man comes off the ropes, Pyre boots him in the gut, and then nails him with a spinning right, backfist, before bouncing off the ropes and taking AWS Man down with a running knee lift. Pyre glances over to Kronin and gives a thumbs up sign, obviously looking for approval, which he gets when Kronin gives two thumbs up.]

Bill Hughes - What the hell is this [bleep]? He's looking for Kronin's approval now? I think Valora killed the last brain cell Adam Pyre had when she bitchslapped him. Which was awesome, by the way.

Jack Gene - Adam Pyre looks up to Kronin. There is nothing wrong with that..

[Adam Pyre tags in Kronin and both men nod to each other and stand ready... AWS Man stands up and both Kronin and Pyre go for a Superkick, but AWS Man drops to the mat and rolls out to the floor, shaking his head. Luna Pier forces Pyre out of the ring and as she does, AWS Man slides back in, nailing Kronin with a low blow, bringing boos from the crowd as AWS Man (also known as Bill) backs up and nails Kronin, taking him and turning around, ramming him shoulder first into the ring post. Druscilla places her boot on the ropes and urges for AWS Man to send Kronin over and he does, running forward and ramming Kronin face first into Druscilla's boot. AWS Man (also known as Bill), tags Druscilla in and steps out of the ring, wiping his brow, as if tired from a long day's work. Druscilla steadies Kronin before nailing him with three right jabs, setting up her left handed knockout punch that sends Kronin toppling to the mat. Druscilla makes the cover but Adam Pyre runs in and kicks Druscilla in the head at 2, breaking up the count. Druscilla pulls Kronin to his feet, and measures him, nailing him with a big left hand that sends him staggering. She then measures him and nails him with another big left hand punch. Druscilla bounces off the ropes and builds up steam but Kronin cuts her off by charging forward and taking her down with a shoulder block. Kronin pulls Druscilla to her feet and hits three quick European uppercuts, sending Druscilla rocking before sending her into the ropes and catching Druscilla's attempt at a clothesline, reversing it immediately into a Fujiwara armbar. Druscilla screams out in pain but AWS Man (also known as Bill) runs in and breaks it up with a boot to Kronin's face.]

Jack Gene - Well, Kronin is making a really heroic effort here, but he's just being overwhelmed by Druscilla and AWS Man (also known as Bill). He needs to make a tag already and get Pyre back into things here.

Bill Hughes - Anytime your tag strategy is to get Adam Pyre into the match, you're [bleep]ed.

[In the ring, Druscilla pulls Kronin to his feet and whips him into his corner, where he makes a tag. Pyre hops onto the top turnbuckle and leaps off, trying for a Cross Body but Druscilla catches him, holding him in place before lifting her onto her shoulders back first. She holds him for a few seconds and then runs forward a few steps, jumping down into a sitting position, sending Pyre bouncing off to the mat hard, as he writhes around, holding his back. Druscilla smirks and plays to the crowd, who shower her with boos. She then pulls Adam Pyre up and the two grapple, vying for position, which Druscilla gets by nailing Pyre in the gut with her knee and then clubbing him in the back, dropping the King of Freaks to a knee before she bounces off the ropes and jumps into the air, planting her boot plush in Pyre's face, sending him to the mat hard. Druscilla pulls Adam Pyre to his feet and drives him into a neutral corner, hammering him with left handed punches. While Pier tries to get Dru out of the corner, AWS Man (also known as Bill) drops down to the floor and makes his way over to Kronin, who is pounding on the turnbuckles and trying to get the crow fired up. AWS Man hits Kronin from behind with a low blow, using Pen and quickly hops up and grabs Kronin, turning and driving him head first into the steel steps with the Emerald Fusion.]

Jack Gene - Drop you on your Freakin' Head! That should be a DQ! Kronin is not the legal man and AWS Man shouldn't be allowed to attack him, especially as brutally as that!

Bill Hughes - Ref didn't see anything, Jack... AWS Man really is not as dumb as he looks. He knows how to take advantage of a situation!

[In the ring, meanwhile, Druscilla grabs Adam Pyre and hip tosses him out of the corner, taking him to the mat hard. AWS Man gets back onto his end of the ring and Druscilla lifts ADam Pyre up by his arms, holding him in the air before slamming him face first into the mat. Druscilla quickly covers, grinding her elbow into Adam Pyre's face. Luna Pier makes the count 1....2....3!]

Jack Gene - Dark Endings! Just like that, the match is over and once again, it's Adam Pyre who is pinned for the loss!

Bill Hughes - Haha! I told you this would happen! Just think! If Druscilla does this next week at Party in the Plaza, she will be the one who ends Adam Pyre's career!

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, the winners of the match, AWS MAN (ALSO KNOWN AS BILL) and DRUSCILLA!!!!

[Druscilla and AWS Man celebrate in the ring as the crowd boos. Kronin pulls Pyre out of the ring and the two walk to the back, Pyre leaning on Kronin's shoulder. Lilly heads out with them.]

Jack Gene - My god! Party in the Plaza, all 4 of these fighters have so much to lose. AWS Man might lose his mask? Kronin will lose the services of Lilly? Adam Pyre has his career on the line and the one prize that each want? What they will be risking everything for? The Great Lakes Championship which sits around Druscilla's waist.

Bill Hughes - It's a Hell of a Thing.

[The scene fades as Kronin and Pyre continue to walk up, Kronin barking expletives towards AWS Man and Druscilla, while AWS Man and Druscilla just eye one another in the center of the ring.]

Dark Matches

All dark matches take place as the crowd enters the arena before the show begins to broadcast.

Ryven vs. "Double H" Hank Haskins
Hank Haskins was introduced as a Cleveland-based independant wrestler. As soon as he came down to the ring, he took the mic from Inkster and reintroduced himself as "Double H". Ryven walked down to the ring in the middle of it, which interrupted him. As Ryven hit the ring, Haskins immediately attacked him. However, his attack went without much damage, and Ryven ended the match within the first 60 seconds. Ryven d. Hank Haskins with a pinfall after hitting "The Awakening."

OiBoy vs. The New Dragon
The New Dragon started off strong, catching OiBoy off guard with his mix of lucha libre high flying and Japanese Puresou attacks. OiBoy was able to counter at a few key moments and took over from there. His overall advantages in strength and size proved to be too much for TND, making The Dragon look more like a ragdoll. OiBoy, though, got a bit too confident near the end of the match, and left himself open. The New Dragon d. OiBoy with a roll up. After the match, OiBoy complained that the ref counted too fast, and The New Dragon ran up the ramp getting a halfway decent reaction.

Scott McKee vs. Jerry the Clown
This match was basically over before it started. As both stood in the ring, Jerry the Clown tried to make a balloon animal for McKee, but McKee wasn't having it. He hit Jerry with a cheapshot and then immediately hit him with a move he calls the Dearborn Device: a Sit-out straight-jacket spine-buster. Scott McKee d. Jerry the Clown via pinfall in under 15 seconds.

Hecate vs. Kyle Viscious
Kyle Viscious was introduced as a Cleveland-based independant wrestler. He's a 6'3", 210lb martial arts expert who used a lot of kicks in the match, but nothing seemed to really effect Hecate. She took him to the ground, and showed him no mercy. Hecate d. Kyle Viscious via pinfall after hitting the Lunar Eclipse.


Graveyard Shift 121

Posted: June 10th, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:

Dark Card
Jasmine Lucky vs. Emo Girl

Main Card
Valora vs. John Bundy
Shawn Cortez vs Lumberjack
Jade vs Marty Poppins
Father Nathan vs Zombie Bob
Hecate vs Lester Cartwright
Adam Pyre vs Kronin

Main Event
Ryven vs Eric Dillinger


Graveyard Shift 121 - June 10th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Dark Matches

Jasmine Lucky d Emo Girl via Pinfall

Opening Commentary

Writer: Hecate

[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.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome to WMW Graveyard Shift 121! Another interesting card this week as Sault St. Marie continues pushing the known upper talent back down to the bottom. First up is Valora versus the returning John Bundy who seems to have gotten himself a manager while he was over in Central Michigan Wrestling.

Bill Hughes - Although he never had the best record here, Bundy is not someone to take lightly and Valora will have her work cut out for her taking the big man out. She should have just listened to Salty McGee and followed orders like a good little girl. We also have newcomer "Simply" Shawn Cortez in his second match taking on the Lumberjack, I hope for everyone's sake Cortez finally buries the Lumberjack

Jack Gene - Falling ratings and Valora's status as a global star say otherwise though Bill, the people Sault St. Marie has been booking in the main event so far have not been able to carrry the shows like they should be. The Jade versus Marty Poppins match doesn't make sense to me though, Jade has gone against Sault St. Marie at all yet she's facing off someone who has no business being in the ring with her.

Bill Hughes - Jade is linked to Hecate, they are tag team partners and both in the Daughters of Darkness, Salty McGee is sending Jade a message this week, to make sure she picks the right side of this conflict like their stablemate Druscilla has. Just like he's doing with Father Nathan, with his match this week against Zombie Bob. Both Father Nathan and Jade need to make sure they back the correct and proper side, namely Salty McGee's side.

Jack Gene - Sault St. Marie is taking a huge risk that way, he might just push them the opposite way. Nearing the end of the show we have a match that has the chance for some big repurcussions, Hecate taking on Lester Cartwright with the stipulation that if Lester wins Hecate becomes Lester's manager and trainer. I don't see Hecate being too pleased after Lester's comments this week and Lester might have bitten off more than he could chew.

Bill Hughes - Wrapping up the show tonight we have Kronin taking on Adam Pyre, both of them still trying to regroup after disappointing loses, and tonight could be the start of that process for one of them while the other slips further down the ladder.

Jack Gene - Bringing us to the main event for the night, Eric "The Bastard Icon" gets a chance to show he really does belong in the main event as he takes on Ryven. And we are getting word that the first match is about to start, lets go up to the ring.

[The scene cuts to the ring.]

Valora vs John Bundy

Writer: Hecate

[The arena darkens a bit. After a few moments, 'Meaning of Life' by Disturbed begins to play. The lights slowly grow to a dim lighting As soon as the light comes on a bit and Valora is seen walking out from the back, a jacket and hoodie colored black and with the green WMW logo on the back along with the logo of the WWA  worn over her in ring attire, the hood pulled over her head as she walks out, pausing for a moment before removing the hood and then hopping forward a bit thrusting her chest forward a bit as her arms come out straight from her shoulders as she faces the ring, with the hoodie off and the jacket open, we can see that Valora is wearing a bandanna with the WMW logo, a plain black shirt with the Punisher skull colored the same colors as the Mexican Flag.  On her right arm, baggy black torn denim cargo shorts and steel toed combat boots.  Meanwhile, on the WMW Big Screen, a clean blue Bandanna is shown with a gunshot ringing out and blood slowly forming on the bandanna as the name Valora appears and a quick cut shot of Valora laughing and smiling is shown.  The video then moves to show some of her extreme moments in the ring from past matches, every few shots cutting back to Valora grinning sadistically and/or laughing.]

Jack Gene - This is the second week in a row we get to see Valora in a match we don’t normally get to see in her thanks to Sault St. Marie. Sault’s campaign against Valora and Hecate seems to be personal, how can it be good for business to keep Valora out of the main events and out of the title hunts?

Bill Hughes - I think Salty McGee is doing a good thing, I know I don’t always agree with what he’s going, but it’s awesome to see some of the fresh new talent getting a chance to show off what they can do. People like Valora and the other main eventers need to understand that Salty McGee is the General Manager and they need to play by his rules, not their own.

[Valora then then makes her way to the ring, walking about halfway down to the ring before running towards the ring, sliding into the ring and coming to her feet, repeating her entrance way pose for the crowd before climbing up onto a turnbuckle and hoisting the Great Lakes Championship belt over her head, before doing a backflip off the turnbuckle and landing in the ring, looking over to her opponent as she stands on her toes, taking off her jacket and hoodie combo and getting ready for her upcoming match.]

Jack Gene - Have you seen how the ratings have been dropping lately, there is no way this can be good for either WMW or STO.

Bill Hughes - There is always some rough spots when there is a changing of the guard so to speak, give it a few weeks for the fans to get to see what the new blood can do and ratings will climb again.
[Just then, "Elite" by The Deftones blasts from the PA as Bob Wire appears at the top of the ramp holding a steel chair.]

Jack Gene - What the heck is Bob Wire doing back out here?

Bill Hughes - I don't know, but he's got that steel chair, and he's pointing it right at Valora in the center of the ring.

[Shortly aftjher Wire comes out, out walks a man dressed in a gray suit and a white Panama hat. He holds a tennis racket in his right hand and a mic in his left. The music fades as he looks over the crowd.]

The Man - Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce myself. My name is Thad Williams.

[He looks at Wire who has not broken eye contact with Valora. Valora, remains in the ring, egging Wire on.]

Thad Williams - I see you've met my Associate, Mr. Wire. And now, you've met me. But, it is now time to introduce to you your opponent for tonight. You know, Valora, it's been some time since you saw him in a Wrestling Midwest ring. Yet, in CMW, he has dominated. He has squashed the competition like little bugs. Fortunately for you, up until tonight, he hasn't had the chance to destroy you.

[Valora laughs off the comments as the crowd begins to boo.]

Thad Williams - But your luck runs out tonight. Weighing in at over 400lbs, he is the biggest, and strongest man in Wrestling Midwest today. And if you or anyone else thinks some weak, pitiful, on-the-ropes girl is going to survive tonight, he will squash those dreams along with the bugs and garbage that he will walk over onto winning his first Championship here.

[The crowd continues to boo as Valora begins to pace around the ring.]

Thad Williams - We all saw what you did to Bob Wire last week, Valora. Bob Wire definitely remembers and will be at your side all night just to make sure you remember what you have started.

[Wire holds up the chair again as the crowd boos. He yells towards the ring as Valora makes room for him to come on down. He doesn't.]

Thad Williams - Let me make this clear, Valora. You are mistaken if you think you defeated Bob Wire. You've only pissed him off. This week, the tables have turned, and it's a good thing. Because, the monster you are about to be in the ring with is hungry.

[He holds up his tennis racket as the crowd continues to boo him out of the building.]

Thad Williams - Valora, I want you to realize this: the man about to enter the ring, will not take you down for the 3-count. No... when he leaves you broken and beaten, it would take a 5-count for hope to even flutter from your body. You will not leave this ring in one piece. Because, this man... is "Big"... John... Bundy!

[Just then, "Elite" by the Deftones once again begins, as the very large, 400lb man walks through the ropes. He wears a single arm singlet and a very angry expression on his face. He walks past Wire and Williams as he stomps towards the ring. Valora doesn’t look impressed as she points to Bundy, then runs her finger across her throat before mouthing "You're victim number 2."  While holding up two fingers.]

Jack Gene - With someone the size of Bundy though, much of Valora’s usual ring arsenal won’t be nearly as effective. Sault St. Marie is going to try any means necessary to get rid of Valora and that includes breaking her in half it seems.

Bill Hughes  - I’m excited to see Bundy back in the WMW ring, he’s got the size and power to really dish out some major pain and I foresee this trio causing some intense damage on Sault St. Marie’s behalf. Hecate, Kronin and everyone else better be watching and see what happens when you cross Sault St. Marie

[Valora with her ever confident cocky smirk on her face leans in corner even after the bell rings, daring John Bundy to come after her, John Bundy takes a moment to look at Bob Wire and Thad Williams at ringside before wading over towards Valora. The Queen of Extreme darts out and tries to take Bundy’s knee out with a drop kick to his left leg but with his size Bundy staggers but remains on his feet and catches Valora with a grazing clubbing blow that sends her staggering across the ring. Valora shakes her head, her eyes narrowing as she shrugs the blow off and uses the ropes to gain momentum, ducking under Bundy’s clubbing blow and rebounds off the opposite ropes and drives her shoulder into the back of Bundy’s left knee but only gets Bundy to stagger a few steps again.]

Jack Gene - Valora is attempting to go out this her normal manner, full speed again in 5th gear but John Bundy is just too massive and so far her offense isn’t showing much effect.

Bill Hughes - This is why Salty McGee is the General Manager and such a genius, he picked an opponent that he knew Valora’s own ring style would be nigh ineffective against and it’s only a matter of time before Valora gets caught by Bundy.

[Flash Forward // Thad Williams gets up on the ring apron, pointing at Valora and yelling to the ref that Valora was pulling Bundy’s trunks during a near fall, while the ref is trying to get Thad Williams off the ring apron Bob Wire climbs up, pulling down the top rope as Valora goes to bounce off it and spills the Queen of Extreme out of the ring, Valora hitting the ring apron and then the floor hard. Bob Wire wastes no time in pummeling Valora with vicious boots before scooping her up and driving her back first into the corner of the ring then goes to slam her into the ring steps but Valora reverses it, using the steps to launch herself into the air and connects with her Aztec Moonsault on a surprised Bob Wire. Valora rolls back into the ring only to get caught by Bundy dropping an elbow onto her back as she rolls in. Thad Williams turns around and admonishes the crowd as John Bundy pulls Valora to her feet and delivers three head butts in a row then lifts the Queen of Extreme up in the air and drops her with a power slam, wading to the ropes and coming off to go for his big splash but Valora is able to roll out of the way as the ring shakes from the impact of Bundy hitting canvas. Valora gets to her feet and seeing the position Bundy is in, charges and delivers a loud echoing I.C.E. Breaker punt kick to the side of his head.]

Jack Gene - Thad Williams and Bob Wire are making sure Valora doesn’t forget they are at ringside, Bob Wire getting physically involved again in this match while Thad is running interference. Even with it being three on one, Valora is holding her own, keeping one step ahead of them. I have to ask again, how does this benefit anyone other than Sault St. Marie and his ego?

Bill Hughes - Jack, you are so hopeless, it’s a good thing I’m here to bail you out time and time again. The fans get to see that their idol is nothing more than a juiced up woman who’s on so many pain medications she doesn’t feel anything. And Valora gets the benefit of learning once again she is human and not a Goddess like her drug enhanced delusions have lead her to believe.

Jack Gene - There has never been any evidence that Valora was ever on any medications, just how much is Sault St. Marie paying you to push his agenda?

Bill Hughes - Hey! I just call it like I see it and I know to back the winning side.

[Flash Forward // Valora has Bundy down on the mat, laying into the big man with kick after kick to his left leg and knee, trying to really damage that leg. Bundy manages to push Valora away as Thad Williams gets back up on the ring apron once again, Valora goes to bounce off the ropes and Bob Wire reaches through the ropes, tripping Valora up and sending her face first to the mat. The Queen of Extreme turns and glares at Bob Wire, running her fingers across her throat as she gets up to one knee but John Bundy interrupts the staring contest with a clubbing forearm to the back of Valora’s shoulders sending her forward and ending up drapped over the middle rope where Bob Wire catches her with a punch and then grabs her around the head holding Valora in place as John Bundy waddles across the ring and drops his weight onto Valora’s back, Bob Wire letting go and leaves Valora writhing on the mat, clenching her back in pain. John Bundy and Bob Wire exchange a look as Bundy reaches down and pulls Valora up by the hair, the referee threatening to evict Thad Williams if he gets on the apron again, the referee turning in time to see Bundy lifting Valora up in the air, choking her, Bundy tossing her back first into the corner at the count of 4. Bundy backs up a few steps and charges the corner, trying to go for an avalanche splash in the corner but Valora uses the ropes to pull herself out of the way, the Queen of Extreme grabbing her back even as she starts to kick at Bundy’s left leg again.]

Jack Gene - Valora has been working on that left leg of Bundy’s all match long, you can tell Bundy isn’t moving as well as he was at the start of the match, Valora is finally starting to have an effect on the big man but with both Bob Wire and Thad Williams out there, she’s not able to fully exploit the open she’s made.

Bill Hughes - It’s only a matter of time before Valora end up right where Bundy wants her, she’s gotten lucky to avoid a couple splashes so far this match but it won’t last forever.

Jack Gene - Sooner or later the referee will catch Bob Wire’s interference too, then we will see how well Bundy does when it’s one on one.

[Flash Forward // Valora flies across the ring, going for a flying forearm-cross body maneuver but Bundy is able to catch her in the air and after a moment hoists Valora above his head and then drops her straight down into a power slam, Valora arching up and grabbing at her back once more. Bundy smirks down at Valora while Bob Wire cheers from ringside, a smile on his face seeing Valora in pain. Bundy bends down and pulls Valora up by her hair again, ignoring the referee’s warning and picking her up once more, looking to go for another one of those power slams but Valora starts to thrash, turning into a wild animal in Bundy’s arms before twisting around and using the ropes to push off and takes Bundy down with a tornado DDT like maneuver. Valora gives Bob Wire another scathing look as she stalks around Bundy, waiting for the big man to get to his knees and when he does, she goes for the Tazzmission. Bundy struggles and she can't quite get it locked on. Just then, Bob Wire slides into the ring holding the chair. As Valora tries to pull Bundy over, Wire slams the chair into her back causing the ref to call for the bell.]

Jack Gene - Oh! Blatant disqualification by Bob Wire, Valora will win this match but defeating Valora doesn’t appear to be their true puprose, and now Thad Williams is in the ring directing traffic. Valora trying to fight back, but Wire just dropping boots to her side and back.

Bill Hughes - Valora has had this coming to her for months, Bundy and Wire are going to dismantle her totally.

Wayne Inkster - The winner of this match via disqualification...Valora!!!

[As the bell continuies to ring, Bundy regains his composure. He helps Wire double team Valora in the corner as she attempts to escape.]

Jack Gene - And, the ref trying to stop this, OH! And Wire just shoves him to the ground.

[Bundy pulls up Valora and forces her back into the corner. He barks something to Wire, who immediately begins to stomp in her midsection. He then holds onto her as Bundy walks to the center of the ring.]

Jack Gene - They are just doing everything they can to destroy her, Bill. This is just sick.

[As Bundy turns back to Valora, a smile appears on his face. He lowers his head and then charges towards the corner running at full speed.]

Jack Gene - No, no no NO!

[At the last second, she lunges out of the way, causing Wire to be pulled into the path of Bundy. Bundy smashes him in the corner with an avalanche splash. The crowd pops.]

Jack Gene - Oh! She moved Bob Wire into the corner and just barely escaped! Oh, it just crushed Wire.

Bill Hughes - Just think of what it would have been like if Valora stayed there.

[Valora quickly picks up the chair off of the mat. She moves towards Thad, but Thad slides out of the ring. As she turns back to Bundy, Bundy hovers over Wire. Wire just slouches in the corner holding his chest. She then holds the chair up, causing the crowd to pop once again. She then rushes towards Bundy and slams the chair into his back.]

Jack Gene - Oh! She just slammed the chair into his back.

Bill Hughes - It's like, it didn't even phase him. I think it just made him angrier.

[As Bundy turns back around, Valora smashes him in the head with another chairshot, which causes him to fall against the ropes.]

Jack Gene - My god! Another wicked shot with a chair.

[Just then, she tosses the chair to him. He catches it.]

Jack Gene - What is she doing?

[As he starts to lower the chair, she hits the Trouble in Paradise kick, knocking the chair into Bundy's head. He falls through the ropes and goes to the outside. The crowd pops once again.]

Jack Gene - And down goes Bundy! Oh my what a kick by Valora!

[Thad Williams quickly grabs Wire and pulls him out of the ring, as he collects both of his associates and forces them up the rampway.]

Jack Gene - Not even a double team by Bundy and Wire could keep Valora down. Oh my, that was just incredible!

[Valora climbs the turnbuckle holding the chair as she stares at all 3 men. Her music blasts over the PA. The scene fades.]

The Lumberjack Welcomes Shawn Cortez

Writer: Garvin and Shawn

[The shot opens up in the back where "Simply" Shawn Cortez stands in his lockerroom taping up his wrists and preparing for his upcoming match. Just then, The Lumberjack walks into the shot.]

The Lumberjack - Shawn Cortez, eh?

[He places his axe against his shoulder as he extends his right hand to shake his hand. Cortez looks around with shifty eyes and does not accept the hand shake. Lumberjack instead pats him on the shoulder.]

The Lumberjack - It's good to meet you. I am The Lumberjack...

[He looks off into the horizon heroically. Then, he turns his attention back at Cortez.]

The Lumberjack - Hey, I just wanted to see the man, face to face, before we stepped into the ring together tonight. You know, I've heard some great things about you, and figured, might as well see if they were all true, you know?

Shawn Cortez - Well they are. I'm not Canadian so that inherently means that I am better than anything you know. If you're done groping me you can move along.

[Lumberjack smiles as he leans back.]

The Lumberjack - You're cocky. I get that. It's good to have a chip on your shoulder. Just make sure your head's on straight, kid, because in WMW, a lot of things come your way that you won't always expect. You can't depend on confidence to carry you. There's a lot of great talent here, and the one thing you don't want to do is disappoint yourself.

Shawn Cortez - You certainly haven't done your homework. I've been around the world and accomplished more than you will ever experience. I don't think I need a pep talk from some half wit lumberjack.

[Lumberjack raises an eyebrow. From stage left appears WMW Interviewer Louie Cwik.]

Louie Cwik - Hey guys, you mind if I get a few words from you two before your match?

The Lumberjack - Sure!

[Cortez shakes his head and looks down. He runs his hands over his wrists one last time before walking towards the exit.]

Shawn Cortez - You know, I think I'll pass on this one. Good luck to you, you're gonna need it.

[Cortez walks out of the scene.]

The Lumberjack - Yeah, you too.

[The Lumberjack turns back to Cwik.]

The Lumberjack - Mighty fine young man, that is. If he can keep his head straight. I see him having a big future, as long as he keeps working in the ring.

Louie Cwik - Well, it's good to see you back here in WMW.

[The Lumberjack drops the axe from his shoulder and rests it against the locker behind him.]

The Lumberjack - It's great to be back, Louie. You know, when I left last time, I felt like I was leaving a lot of tasks unfinished. You know, I'm still at a good point in my career. Still got a lot of fight left in me, and I'm going to do what I can to get myself into position to win that Heartlands Championship.

Louie Cwik - So, the Heartlands Championship? Is that your ultimate goal?

The Lumberjack - Well, you know, I couldn't say ultimate goal. But it's my first goal. It's good to set goals and meet them one at a time. Right now, the Heartlands is my first milestone. And, it's a good milestone to shoot for, don't you think?

[Quietly, Shawn Cortez appears once again in the background. He slips behind Lumberjack and swipes the axe before once again leaving the scene.]

Louie Cwik - Tonight, you take on Shawn Cortez. As you know, this is his second match, and his first time having the opportunity to appear on WMW television. Do you have any advice for him?

The Lumberjack - Well, it's fortunate that he's going up against someone as warm-hearted as I am. I mean, I know he's a very confident competitor, and he's not coming here to make friends. But, when you're just starting out, it's nice to be able to get support around you. When he does fall, and it's inevitable with anyone, he could look back at this match and learn a thing or two from it.

Louie Cwik - So, you plan on going easy on him?

[Lumberjack laughs.]

The Lumberjack - No, of course not. I will give him hell in that ring, and will make him work hard. Right now, I look at him as a young kid who has his head in the clouds. It's time to bring him back down eh, and make him realize there are two ways to go about this. Being a lazy hoser, and being a hard worker. I'll put him to the test. I just hope he'll prove me wrong about the whole hoser bit.

[Just then, Lumberjack turns to pick up the axe. But, as he looks down, the axe is gone.]

Louie Cwik - Well, there you have it folks. The Lumberjack has returned to WMW and tonight he takes on Shawn Cortez. Lumberjack, good luck in your...

[As he turns, Lumberjack walks off the scene in a huff.]

The Lumberjack - Who took my axe?

[Cwik watches him walk out of the scene. The scene fades.]

"Simply" Shawn Cortez vs Lumberjack

Writer: Garvin

["Know Your Enemy" by Rage Against The Machine begins to play over the speaker system. After several seconds Shawn Cortez emerges from behind the curtain and takes his perch on the entrance ramp. On his right arm is the always beautiful Katrina, while in his left hand is The Lumberjack's axe. Wayne Inkster announces Cortez and this next match.]

Jack Gene - And here comes Shawn Cortez.

Bill Hughes - And the always beautiful Katrina.

Jack Gene - You know, I'm glad I have you sitting here besides me. Because, if there was every any type of female that walked into the arena that I may have missed, you're always here to point her out. And I appreciate it.

Bill Hughes - Hey, I do what I can. It's part of my job. Call what I see, while adding a little bit of color to it. And boy, is she colorful.

Jack Gene - Colorful? Right... Well, as we saw earlier tonight, Cortez rejecting any type of olive branch that Lumberjack was trying to offer him, and to add insult to injury, he then stole the Lumberjack's faithful axe.

[As Cortez and Katrina enter into the ring, the music fades. After a few brief moments, "I Like Birds" by the Eels begins to play from the loudspeakers. Out walks Lumberjack. His usual smile has been replaced by a look of disappointment as he points down to the ring.]

Jack Gene - And here comes Lumberjack. He's obviously upset that he sees his axe in the hands of Shawn Cortez.

Bill Hughes - Well, Lumberjack did say that Cortez was a young axe man, and he was the first tall tree. Well, Cortez decided he should bring an axe to the ring, and that's what he did.

Jack Gene - Well, I don't think that was exactly what Lumberjack was looking to inspire here.

[It doesn't take long for Lumberjack to get into the ring and as he does, he immediately walks towards Cortez, asking for the axe. Cortez and Katrina both leave the ring. Lumberjack goes to follow him, but referee Justin Laquament pulls him back in. As the music fades, Lumberjack goes back into his corner, while the ref tries to get Cortez to enter into the ring.]

Jack Gene - Cortez looks to be refusing to get into the ring until Lumberjack gives him room.

Bill Hughes - As he should. He doesn't know Lumberjack. Hell, as far as he's concerned, Lumberjack could try and cheapshot him while he's not looking.

Jack Gene - After he stole Lumberjack's axe, he probably should be worried.

[Cortez leans the axe against the ring steps and begins to climb into the ring. As he enters, he cautiously leans back into his corner. The ref immediately calls for the bell, and just as Lumberjack leaves his corner, Cortez once again leaves the ring.]

Jack Gene - And again, Cortez goes to the outside. Is he afraid of Lumberjack?

Bill Hughes - It's called 'playing mind games' Jack. All he's trying to do is keep Lumberjack off of his game.

[The ref begins the count. As he reaches the 5-count, Lumberjack begins to show his frustration and he slides out of the ring. He begins to circle it, trying to get closer to Cortez, but before he can reach him, Cortez slides into the ring. Katrina gets into Lumberjack's face, telling him to get back into the ring, but effectively blocking him from entering it. The ref continues the count, but on the other side of the ring, Cortez slides back out. He gets behind Lumberjack and hits a running forearm into the back of his head, which sends Lumberjack stumbling into the side of the ring. He slams a right hand into his head and then follows it by throwing a knee into his midsection. He then rolls Lumberjack into the ring and goes for a pin, but Lumberjack quickly throws him off of him. As Lumberjack rolls back to his knees, Cortez meets him with another punch to the head. He pulls Lumberjack up and tries to Irish Whip him, but Lumberjack blocks it and throws Cortez to the mat. Cortez immediately holds the back of his head and tells the ref that his hair was pulled.]

Bill Hughes - Come on, ref! Lumberjack totally grabbed him by the hair!

Jack Gene - Did he? I thought he just pushed him backwards. I don't even think his hands were close to Cortez' head.

Bill Hughes - Then we're obviously watching two totally different matches.

[The ref warns Lumberjack about pulling hair. Lumberjack shrugs off the warning and continues to reach for Cortez, but Cortez boots him in the midsection and then slams a knee into his head causing the Lumberjack to fall to the ground. He drops a few knees to the head and neck before locking on a reverse chin lock.]

Jack Gene - And Cortez showing some technical wrestling here, targeting that head and neck.

Bill Hughes - He's got a good chinlock on.

[Flash Forward // The shot flashes forward showing Cortez now holding Lumberjack in a headlock. Lumberjack powers to his feet and slams an elbow into Cortez' midsection, followed by another. He pushes Cortez off of him and Cortez uses the momentum to charge across the ring. He bounces off the ropes and as he returns back to the center of the ring, he's met with a Big Boot. The crowd pops. Cortez pulls himself back to his feet and Lumberjack quickly pushes him against the ropes and whips him across the ring. As Cortez hits the ropes, he holds on to the top. Lumberjack charges him but Cortez catches him with an elbow. As Lumberjack stumbles backwards, Cortez charges him with a clothesline. Lumberjack ducks it and charges the ropes. He goes to bounce off but Katrina reaches up and grabs him by the ankles, causing him to stop at the ropes.]

Jack Gene - What?! Katrina just got involved in the match! How did the ref not see that?

[Lumberjack turns to yell at her over the top rope, but as he does, Cortez runs behind him and rolls him with with a school boy.]

Jack Gene - School boy pin! Here's the count! ...1! ...2!

Bill Hughes - No! Oh, so close!

Jack Gene - He even had a hold of Lumberjack's tights and couldn't get the win.

Bill Hughes - Again, with the accusations! I'm starting to think you don't like Cortez.

Jack Gene - I don't like people who lie, cheat and steal their way through a match, and that's what Cortez has done so far.

[Flash Forward // The shot flashes forward to show Lumberjack laying on his back in the center of the ring. Cortez walks around him, measuring him up before dropping an elbow to his chest. He once again goes for the pin, but Lumberjack gets a shoulder up. Cortez propels himself halfway across the ring, and immediately cries fowl, telling the ref that Lumberjack once again pulled his hair. Lumberjack once again gets to his knees, and Cortez quickly grabs him by the hair and pulls him up to his feet. He almost levels him with a right hand, but Lumberjack falls backwards into the corner. Cortez quickly slams into him with an avalanche splash. He then begins to choke Lumberjack, causing the ref to start the 5-count. When he hits 4, Cortez lets go and taunts the crowd. He holds his hands up, as the crowd begins to boo him. He then goes back to work on Lumberjack, climbing up to the second rope and then just starts dropping lefts and rights into his head. As Cortez reaches the 9-count, he begins to showboat, riling up the crowd. As he reels back to hit the magic number 10, Lumberjack grabs him by the throat and lifts him up with a chokelift before slamming him down to the mat.]

Jack Gene - Oh! Double handed chokeslam by Lumberjack!

[Cortez arches his back in pain as he tries to get back to his feet. As he does, Lumberjack charges forward and takes him down with a sidewalk slam.]

Jack Gene - Sidewalk slam and now Lumberjack is going for the pin! Here it comes...! ...1! ...2! And Shawn Cortez gets his shoulder up!

Bill Hughes - Cortez is showing a lot of heart out there. Really making Lumberjack work hard to get a win.

Jack Gene - Heart? Maybe a black heart.

Bill Hughes - Again with the accusations. Cut this guy a break! This is only his second week and you already are making him out to be the worst person in this company.

[Lumberjack pulls Cortez up by the head and then immediately grabs him by the throat. The crowd pops.]

Jack Gene - And Lumberjack has him by the throat! He's calling for the Axe Chop! If he hits this, it'll be over!

Bill Hughes - Axe Chop right to the throat? Yeah, it disables your ability to breath.

[Just then, Lumberjack comes down with the chop, but somehow Cortez ducks under it. Cortez kicks him in the gut. He immediately locks on a front face lock, and tries for a DDT, but Lumberjack blocks it. He lifts him up and tosses him into the corner.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And Lumberjack, continuing to show his strength here. Cortez just landed back first into the corner. And here comes Lumberjack with a splash, NO! Cortez dodges it and Lumberjack hits the turnbuckle chest first.

[As Lumberjack stumbles out of the corner holding his chest, Cortez sneaks around him and gets back into the corner. He climbs up to the second turnbuckle and sits down on the top.]

Jack Gene - And it looks like Cortez is going for a high risk move here, Lumberjack turns, here he comes, Oh!

Bill Hughes - Tornado DDT!

Jack Gene - He hit it! He hit "The End"! And he's hooked the leg! The pin! ...1! ...2! ...3! It's over!

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner... via pinfall... Shawn Cortez!

["Know Your Enemy" by Rage Against The Machine blasts from the PA as Cortez begins to celebrate in the center of the ring. Cortez immediately brings in Russell and Katrina and climbs the ropes holding his hands up.]

Jack Gene - A big win for Shawn Cortez. He's obviously very pleased with himself.

Bill Hughes - And he should be. Lumberjack patronized him backstage. Took him for a no-talent rookie, while it's obvious that Shawn Cortez has all of the experience he needs to be successful here.

[Cortez drops down off the turnbuckle and quickly runs to the opposite side. Russell and Katrina cheer him on. Cortez begins to blow kisses towards the crowd as he holds his hands up high. He jumps off the turnbuckle. He gets into the face of Lumberjack and begins to yell at him.]

Jack Gene - He's taking this win a bit too extremely, don't you think?

Bill Hughes - You hold too much pity for Lumberjack. He set himself up for this.

Jack Gene - I just think Cortez is acting like he just won the GLC or something. He has hit every corner here and... oh no, he's bringing in the axe.

[Russell hands the axe to Cortez. Cortez then takes the axe and walks back to the center of the ring. Lumberjack begins to pull himself up to his feet. As he does, Cortez walks up to him. He holds the axe up above his head as Lumberjack just looks on.]

Jack Gene - Is he going to give Lumberjack the axe or just taunt him with it?

Bill Hughes - He defeated Lumberjack. What should he give him? He doesn't deserve anything. If anything, Lumberjack should offer him the axe as payment for the experience that Cortez just bestowed upon him.

Jack Gene - Oh please.

[Lumberjack reaches his hand out asking for the axe. You can hear Cortez telling him that he doesn't deserve to hold the axe, that Lumberjack is pathetic and lost the axe. Just then, he slaps Lumberjack in the face.]

Jack Gene - Oh! Cortez just... slapped the taste right out of his mouth.

[After a brief pause, Lumberjack lunges for Cortez, but Cortez slides out of the ring carrying the axe. Katrina and Russell climb out the opposite side and they meet at the ramp way. The music continues to play as Cortez walks up the ramp holding the axe.]

Bill Hughes - And that's exactly what Cortez should have done. Send Lumberjack a message, and the rest of this roster.

Jack Gene - And what kind of message is that?

Bill Hughes - Cortez deserves respect and if you doubt him, he will humiliate you.

Jack Gene - *sigh* We'll be right back.

[The scene fades as Cortez and his crew walk up the ramp together.]

A Promise Broken

Writer: Thomas Kilik

[Backstage, Thomas Kilik is seated in a dimly lit room. He is wearing his long coat, but the hood is pushed back to reveal his face.]

Thomas Kilik - Four weeks ago, I made a promise to the world. I told everyone that I'd be fighting in tonight's main event. Yet, here I sit, not even on the card. Who's at fault? Sault St. Marie? Me? You?

[Kilik stands and comes closer to the camera.]

Thomas Kilik - I blame nobody but myself. See, I've come here with the mentality that things should just fall my way. That I deserve greatness just because of my reputation. Reputation?! Ha, that means nothing anymore...

[He wavers a bit, seemingly caught in a thought.]

Thomas Kilik - So far the reputation I've built for myself in the WMW isn't a good one. People have come, passed me by, and are now along their own path to greatness. I'm left in obscurity. I guess I was just settled into something too long that change doesn't agree with me. But change is inevitable.

[He smiles to himself.]

Thomas Kilik - You know, for someone who changes his mood as quickly as I do, I should learn to accept changes a lot better than I do. But even the cycle...has become so...routine to me that in itself it's nothing new.

[He shakes his head.]

Thomas Kilik - I could be a politician or something. I've made so many statements, said so many things, and failed to deliver. I've been accused of being half-rate, being too ordinary, not having anything that sets me apart from the other WMW wrestlers. To be great you have to have something that makes you different. I light a candle, people say I'm taking after the Black Friar and the good Father Nathan. I believe I'm a demon, people say I'm taking after someone else. And so on and whatnot.

[Kilik ducks down out of sight and comes back up. A metallic glint of light is seen as its source is revealed to be the blade of a small dagger.]

Thomas Kilik - If the world wants my blood I'm more than happy to give it to them. This dagger...has special meaning to me. It's nothing more than a shiny prop to you. But I will use it if necessary.

[He extends his arm and presses the blade against his skin, but stops short of actually putting enough pressure to cut into it. He looks up at the camera with intent in his eyes.]

Thomas Kilik - Or...I could just say [bleep] away and start making myself great instead of making demands. That's certainly possible. And there's a second option too. Perhaps all I need...is an ally...

[He drops the dagger as his face lights up with that idea. Laughing silently, he backs away from the camera before turning and walking out of the room.]

Jade vs Marty Poppins

Writer: Amanda

[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 Jade down to the ring, obviously this match could be considered a tune-up match for Party in the Plaza since I don't think there's a person in the arena that thinks Marty Poppins has a chance to win here tonight.

Bill Hughes - I'd almost feel sorry for the kid... if he didn't creep me out so much.

Jack Gene - Well, I do feel sorry for the kid.  Weird and unorthodox as he might be, Jade is a very skilled fighter and as we have seen, is quite capable of putting a lot of hurt on an opponent in a short amount of time.  The only good side is that Jade is likely to end this match quickly.

[Silence rains as Marty Poppins is announced by Wayne Inkster and the man is once again led out to the ring by WMW security.  He looks scared and nervous, pleading with them to stop... until he sees Jade in the ring.  He looks around, as if puzzled and asks the security guard something.  The guard thinks for a moment and then nods, gesturing towards Jade.  Marty Poppins actually smiles a bit and climbs into the ring, looking around.  As John Law comes over to talk with both of the fighters, he continues scanning around the arena.]

Jack Gene - And...speaking of the kid himself, here comes Marty Poppins.  He got into the ring a bit easier tonight, after he looked at Jade.  I wonder what he asked the guard about?

Bill Hughes  - Heh.  You didn't hear him?  He thinks Jade has drugs.

Jack Gene - Oh dear.  This...is not going to end well for him...

[Marty Poppins looks around a bit more before finally walk up to Jade and asking her something, which causes Jade to raise an eyebrow and look around the ring, confused.  The Camera zooms in and we catch Marty's mouth moving and thanks to a bit of audio it becomes apparent that Marty thinks Jade is some sort of Asian drug dealer.  Jade narrows her eyes and clenches her fist until one word comes out of Marty Poppins' mouth.  'Yakuza'  It was, apparently, part of a question, but Jade's eyes flash with anger and she responds almost instantly by planting her foot in the side of Poppins' head, sending him to the mat with a thud.]

Jack Gene - Well... I don't know what he said, but it definitely struck the wrong cord with Jade.  I mean...did we hear that right?  Yakuza?   They're Japanese.  Jade is Chinese.

Bill Hughes - Well, you can't blame the kid for that...Asians all look a like you know...

Jack Gene - Bill!  I swear.. another comment like that and I'll pull Jade over here!

Bill Hughes - And I'll pull her over my knee and-

Jack Gene - Get knocked unconscious by an angry Chinese woman.

[Flash Forward // Jade waits for Poppins to get up, as he struggles to his knees, he shakes his head, trying to apologize.  He then grabs Jade's leg and pulls himself up... only to have Jade push him away and nail him with a knife edge chop that echoes throughout the arena, causing Marty Poppins to turn and hold his chest, screaming in pain.  Poppins turns and slaps Jade across the face, to which Jade answers with another vicious knife edge chop, forcing Marty Poppins to run in place as his chest is already turning beet red with force of the chops, 'Whooo!'s rising from the crowd with each blow.  Jade backs Marty Poppins into the corner and claps her hands together for a second before unleashing a series of 4 or 5 quick but vicious chops to Marty Poppins' chest before Poppins charges out of the corner, biting and clawing at Jade as he tries to tackle her. Jade tries to grapple with him, but he thrashes about wildly, making it hard for Jade to get a solid hold on him.]

Jack Gene - Wow.  Those chops can't feel good.  I mean his chest is already red.  All that broken skin and such, we might actually see Jade draw blood with those chops of her.  Suffice to say Marty Poppins needs a change in tactics.

Bill Hughes - Damn it Camera man!  Get us a better angle!  Is he trying to bite her boobs?!

Jack Gene - [Sigh] This is what I have to put up with?  Really?

[Flash Forward // Jade finally gets a hold of the man and she turns, we see his teeth are, in fact, latched onto Jade midsection, biting into her costume.  Jade responds by slamming the point of her elbow down on the back of his neck and head, sending Marty Poppins crumpling to the mat, holding his head, but also making a small tear in Jade's outfit, which only seems to enrage Jade.  As Poppins tries to scramble away, Jade grabs his ankle and pulls him back, pulling him to his feet and turning him around, to which Marty responds with a thumb to the eyes of Jade.  Marty takes a chance and balls up a fist, throwing it towards Jade, but the martial artist catches it with ease, before locking his arm and shoulder and taking Marty Poppins to the mat hard with a throw/take down that leaves Marty Poppins holding his shoulder and begging the Referee to make the crazy woman go away.  John Law responds by holding up his hands and signaling the fight to continue.]

Jack Gene - Bill.  Do you think this guy even knows he's a pro-wrestler?

Bill Hughes - Please, Jack... you're more of a pro-wrestler then this idiot is.   I mean really.  Couldn't he have torn off the part of Jade's outfit holding her huge..

Jack Gene - Bill!

[Flash Forward // Jade stalks around her opponent and as Marty sits there begging for the match to stop, Jade nails him with a vicious Buzzsaw Kick that seems to turn the lights out.  Jade goes for a cover and Law makes the count but Marty bites into Jade's breast at 2, causing Jade to jump up before dropping back to a mounted position and raining down fists on Marty's face before pulling him to his feet and whipping him into the ropes... Jade runs at a dead sprint behind him and right as Poppins hits the rope and starts to come back, Jade jumps into the air and plants her knee right into Marty's chin, sending him flying over the ropes and to the floor with a big thud.  Jade springs to her feet and slides out after him, pulling a begging Marty Poppins to his feet.  When Begging fails, Marty throws a few weak slaps and punches Jade's way, but Jade seems unphased by them, planting her knee in Poppins' stomach as she rolls him into the ring, climbing in after him, only to be knocked to the floor by a desperation kick from Poppins as he crawls away.  Jade picks herself up off the floor, looking even angrier now and enters the ring after Poppins, who is begging the ref to stop this once more. Jade turns him around and slaps him.  "You want this finished!  I'll Finish it!"  she yells at a Marty Poppins who looks completely lost and confused, pointing out the hole in Jade's clothing.  Jade kicks him in the gut and lifts him up into a fireman's Carry before walking to the middle of the ring and planting Marty Poppins with her version of the Michinoku Driver II.  Jade rolls to her knees after dropping Marty Poppins on his head but doesn't go for the cover, instead rolling Marty Poppins over onto his face and locking his feet, almost as if to go for a deathlock but then Jade slaps the back of Poppins' head and bridges back, her hips and lower body high in the air as her head takes the weight of her body as her arms slide through Marty's arms and her hands lock onto the area just below his chin, pulling back in Jade's unique version of the Muta Lock, before she can fully cinch and lock the move in, however John Law calls for the bell, deciding Marty Poppins has had enough punishment and is, in fact, unconscious from the Jade Dragon Driver.]

Jack Gene - Jade has him up...oh no....WOW!  Jade Dragon Driver!  We've not seen Jade pull that move out in some time but boy did she plant Poppins with that, here's the...wait, what?  Oh come on Jade!  Just cover him and win the damn match!

Bill Hughes - HA!  I love it!  Make him pay Jade!  Punish him!  You can tell her alliance with Hecate and Druscilla and Amariie is paying off.  Jade really has developed that killer instinct she didn't have when she first arrived here.

Jack Gene - Yes well...thankfully, John Law has stopped this match.  Jade's proven her point.  She didn't need the submission move.

Bill Hughes - Are you kidding me?  Tell me watching her bend back like that didn't turn you on?  God...

Wayne Inkster - The winner of this match... by way of submission.... JADE!!!!

[Jade lets the hold go and collects her gear and title, making her way to the back, still looking as if she is seething in anger.]

Jack Gene - Well, on the moral victory front, it seems Marty Poppins managed to really anger Jade here tonight.  That's something we've not seen before.  And many have tried.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, I would give anything to find out what the hell he said to her...

[In the ring, Marty Poppins crawls up into the corner and cries, seemingly in pain yet happy that Jade has finally left him alone.]

Cash On The Table

Writer: Garvin and Jordan

[We cut to the back, where Brad Johnson sits across his desk from Jordan Keyser and another man. The other man looks to be in his mid sixties, tall, with grey hair and steel blue eyes. Everything about his appearance is immaculate, and his face holds an austere expression. Jordan grins and makes his introductions.]

Jordan Keyser - Mr. Johnson, thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with me. I’d like to introduce you to the CEO of ESN, Ben Cash. Ben, this is Brad Johnson.

[Johnson nods his head, then takes the hand Cash offers him.]

Ben Cash - Mr. Johnson, it’s a pleasure to meet you. 

Brad Johnson - The pleasure is all mine. You enjoying your stay in Cleveland?

[Jordan glances at Ben and nods his head. Ben leans forward.]

Ben Cash - Look, Mr. Johnson, let's cut to the chase. I’m sure you understand why I’m here. 

Brad Johnson - Of course.

Ben Cash - Well, I’m not one to mince words, so I’ll get right down to it. ESN wants to cover the WMW. We believe we have a far better capability to give Wrestling Midwest the greatest overall coverage than any other company in the world. Now, why don’t you tell me what the WMW is looking for?

Brad Johnson - Well, you called for the meeting, not me. We've been working with Sports Time Ohio for the last 2 years, and they've helped us take hold in the Midwest. Even competing against national companies in the region, like HOW.

Ben Cash - Well, let me put it this way, Mr. Johnson. ESN has done this before in the form of a partnership with Wrestling’s Toughest Federation. Even though the relationship ended badly, it started out as a very promising situation for both companies. We were able to boost WTF’s ratings by nearly 30%, bringing in massive amounts of revenues in ticket and merchandise sales on top of the money we were paying for exclusive rights to air WTF programs. 

Brad Johnson - I don't know. When we started, our goal was to be the leader in our region. We started off touring the Midwest states. Since the economy took a downturn, we've stuck in Cleveland. I would think that if we made any kind of decision, it would be to get back on the road, and once again make our presence known throughout the Midwest. Cover the Great Lakes cities, like Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit, you know the like. I think this idea of trying to take a fed from regional to global over night is too risky. It puts too much pressure on us, and if we get off to a slow start, I don't want to see funds just pulled out. I mean, as a business man, I understand that these types of moves take time to evolve and bear fruit. Plus, I mean, let's be honest. We were in the AWA with WTF. We saw their collapse. Your assistance or support didn't seem to help them completely.

Ben Cash - Look, I understand there are reservations. ESN is prepared to take on whatever risks present themselves. As far as the WTF situation goes, you'll have to talk to the owner of that operation. I can assure you, we will take steps to ensure such things do not happen again.

[Jordan shoots his CEO a dirty look, but the older man ignores it.]

Ben Cash - I’ll tell you what. Here is what we're willing to offer. 

[Cash pushes a piece of paper in front of Johnson. After reading it, the WMW President's face pales, and he looks up at Cash.]

Ben Cash - That price covers all super cards, all Graveyard Shift cards, and any web shows/columns done by WMW employees. Plus a little extra for promos and sponsorships. We want you to understand how serious we are in our pursuit for exclusive rights to broadcast anything and everything WMW. We want to work with you, Mr. Johnson, and we want to make WMW's goals our goals as well. We will be a hard working partner in pursuing whatever vision you have for your company. 

[Jordan maintains his silence, but smiles, nodding in agreement. Cash, after a sideways glance at his boss, clears his throat.]

Ben Cash - This is alot to take in, I understand. Why don't you give it some thought, and we will revisit the subject at your convenience. 

Brad Johnson - That sounds... reasonable.

[They all stand up. Cash and Johnson shake hands and the scene fades.]

Father Nathan vs Zombie Bob

Writer: Hecate

[Wayne Inkster is standing in the ring, in the corner to his right stands the first competitor of the match, stretching and bouncing slowly back and forth between his feet.]

Jack Gene - Zombie Bob is already in the ring getting ready for this match.

Bill Hughes - This is going to be like our very own Night of the Living Dead here, the Priest vs the Zombie.

Jack Gene - Looks like Wayne Inkster is about to announce the second competitor, we don’t have much information on Zombie Bob other than he’s on loan from CMW.
[The lights in Arena dim and a Gregorian chant is heard echoing throughout the arena. The voice of Fr. Nathan is heard singing a brief line in Latin. The entrance music then starts as 'Elembivos' by  Eluveitie plays over the speakers as Fr. Nathan walks out, his cross strapped to his back, dressed in the black robes of a catholic priest. He pauses a moment and looks around at the crowd,who is cheering for him, smiling as he nods his head to them and raises his hand in a catholic style blessing before he adjusts his dark colored shades, making his way down to the ring, slowly but steadily.]

Wayne Inkster - Now on his way to the ring, from Dublin, Ireland by way of Cleveland, Oh; he is the current Ace Superior Champion...Father Nathan!!!

[He unslings his cross, laying it to rest at ringside, unfolding a stand to allow the cross to stand. He then kneels down before the cross, making the sign of the cross, and recites the prayer of serenity as the 'Father Nathan' Prayer rises from the crowd, mixed with cheers before standing and climbing into the ring.]

Jack Gene - Father Nathan is looking quite focused and determine here tonight, looking at his opponent with a combination of pity and disdain. Father Nathan obviously isn’t happy about this match up.

Bill Hughes  - Father Nathan has miraculously managed to keep onto the Ace Superior Belt despite having The Bastard Icon and Matrix breathing down his neck for the title most of the last few months.

Jack Gene - He’s been unstoppable since he took the belt from Druscilla and I’m not sure anyone is in a position to take the belt from him. And there is the bell, this match is underway.

[As soon as the bell sound, Father Nathan rushes to the middle of the ring, meeting Zombie Bob there; instead of locking up though, Father Nathan catches Zombie Bob by surprise with a quick jab to the face followed by another and then another one and finally ends it with a sweeping hook that connects with the side of Zombie Bob’s head and sends the CMW wrestler to the mat. Father Nathan immediately drops down and goes for the cover but Zombie Bob is able to kick out easily.]

Jack Gene - Father Nathan taking it to Zombie Bob, he’s trying to end this match fast and went for a quick knock out with the Fightin’ Irish Combo.

Bill Hughes - He’s facing a zombie thought, will take more than a few punches to keep Bob down, Father Nathan is going need to resort to stakes..ohh wait that’s for when he’s facing Druscilla, well bash his head in with the cross then!

Jack Gene - Are you actually rooting for Father Nathan or do you just want to see the violence?

Bill Hughes - Father Nathan? Are you kidding me, I just want to see some zombie brains on the mat.

[Flash Forward // Zombie Bob has Father Nathan against the ropes, laying in several chops to Father Nathan before sending him across the ring, going for a back body drop but Father Nathan is able to put on the breaks and follows up by driving Zombie Bob’s head into the mat with a double underhook DDT. Father Nathan goes for another cover but Zombie Bob kicks out at the count of 2, Father shakes his head as he pulls Zombie Bob to his feet and lifts him up and drives Bob back down with a power bomb.]

Jack Gene - A brief flurry of offense from Zombie Bob there but Father Nathan quickly shut it down after Bob telegraphed the back body drop. We are a few weeks from Party in the Plaza and there is been little talk of who Father Nathan might be facing at that event for the Ace Superior Championship

Bill Hughes - Right now the Ace Superior division is wide open, Matrix seems to have retreated to Cyberspace after Blood Factory, Wone has retired, Eric Dillinger is too busy whining about losing the CMW belt and Salty McGee has banished Hecate from the championship picture right along side Valora.

Jack Gene - There literally is no one else in that division, will it mean Father Nathan has the night off at Party in the Plaza or will Sault St. Marie surprise us and Father Nathan with a last minute opponent for the champ?

[Flash Forward // Father Nathan has Zombie Bob backed into the corner, the referee warning Father Nathan to step back, Father Nathan delivers a hard elbow shot to Bob in the corner followed by another one then sends Bob half way across the ring with a hip toss. Before Bob can fully get back to his feet, Father Nathan grabs him and takes Bob down with a side Russian leg sweep, Father Nathan floating over and going for the pin but Zombie Bob is able to get his shoulder up before the three count. ]

Jack Gene - You have to give it to Bob, he is resilient, so far he’s been able to take everything Father Nathan has dished out, not much offense from Bob but Father Nathan looks like he can’t believe he hasn’t put Bob fully away yet.

Bill Hughes - Well he is facing a zombie, they can take a lot more abuse than your normal person, now if it was me in the ring I would take out my rosary beads and...

Jack Gene - I don’t think we need to hear any more of that...

[Flash Forward // Zombie Bob surges forward, latching onto Father Nathan, grabbing Father Nathan around the shoulders and upper body and head butting Father Nathan, a moment later Father Nathan lets out a surprised yell as Zombie Bob actually bites down on Father Nathan’s neck and shoulder. Father Nathan pulls Zombie Bob off him, pushing Bob away and as Bob rushes back in, drops Zombie Bob with a big boot. Father Nathan quickly grabs the vial of holy water he brought with him, pouring some of it on the bite before recapping it before pulling Zombie Bob to his feet and sending him across the rings to bounce off the ropes. Father Nathan catches and scoops Bob up in the position for a fall away slam then lifts Bob up like he is going to toss him over but instead tosses him up and catches Bob on his shoulders before pushing him off in the air again. ]

Jack Gene - Price of Sin! Father Nathan just laid out Zombie Bob with the Price of Sin...and here is the cover...1...2...3!

Wayne Inkster - The winner of this match via pinfall...Father Nathan!!!

Bill Hughes - Nathan better get that looked at, zombie bites can be deadly, literally. We might soon be having a zombie priest for the Ace Superior Champion.

Jack Gene - I am sure Father Nathan will be able to take care of that before it happens, so don’t get your hopes up.

[Father Nathan grabs the small vial of holy water, sprinkling it on his foe as he makes the sign of the cross]

Father Nathan - "Nomine Patris, Filii, et Spiritus Sancti!"

Jack Gene - Father Nathan is looking to lay Zombie Bob to rest once and for all.

Bill Hughes - If it was that easy, we wouldn’t have so many Night of the Living Dead movies, just you watch, Zombie Bob and the Zombie Union will have the last laugh..or would that be groan?

[Father Nathan looks down at the unmoving Zombie Bob, pouring the remaining holy water onto his neck and shoulder where he was bit before taking a few moments to pose and work the crowd as Zombie Bob is helped from the ring.]
 

...Cash?

Writer: Jordan and Garvin

[The shot opens up in the back as Sault St. Marie is walking through the backstage area with Thad Williams within arms reach.]

Thad Williams - All I'm saying, Mr. St. Marie is Bundy deserves another shot at Valora.

Sault St. Marie - Oh, I completely agree. You know, I was actually thinking the same thing. Next week, Bundy will get a shot at Valora, and... you know, after what we saw out there, I think Bob Wire also deserves another shot at Valora.

Thad Williams - Really... that sounds... that sounds good. I'm sure Wire will be very pleased to hear that.

Sault St. Marie - Yes. Please, assure your clients that they both take on Valora next week at GS121, in a handicap match. Just... make sure they finish the job this time, Thad. I will not accept any more losses.

[SSM stops and looks at Thad.]

Sault St. Marie - I know that I can trust you.

Thad Williams - Of course, Mr. St. Marie.

[Just then, Ben Cash and Jordan Keyser turn into the hallway walking in the opposite direction. SSM sees him and stops in his tracks. As Cash and Keyser walk by, SSM and Cash lock eyes.]

Sault St. Marie - ...Cash?

Ben Cash - St. Marie. What a wonderful surprise.

[SSM looks around before walking a bit closer to him.]

Sault St. Marie - What the hell are you doing here? This isn't your territory, Ben.

[Ben smiles, but there is no humor in his eyes. He speaks softly.]

Ben Cash - My territory is wherever I say it is, Sault. You would do well to remember that, old friend. 

[Sault starts toward Ben, but Jordan steps between them, standing nose to nose with SSM, protecting his CEO. St. Marie's face is a mask of fury. Jordan grins as Cash begins to quietly laugh. Keyser motions for them to walk away and they do.]

Ben Cash - I'll see you around, St. Marie.

[With that, both Cash and Keyser leave the scene. SSM watches them leave. He clenches his fist.]

Sault St. Marie - Johnson!

[With that, he storms off and the scene fades.]

Arick Wills Lays Down A Challenge

Writer: Arick Wills

["Breakeven" by The Script plays over the P.A. system as "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills makes his way down to the ring in a fancy suit. Arick Wills makes his way inside of the ring to an arena with mixed reaction, but mostly filled with boos. Arick as for a mic from Waynke Inkster. Wayne hands Arick Wills the mic, but with hesitation.]
 
Arick Wills - Thank you, Thank you. The King is in the building.
 
[The fans begin to boo Arick Wills.]
 
Arick Wills - I have decided to grace you all with my greatness here tonight. I am out here to address my recent actions as of late as it relates to Black Friar. Black Friar has placed himself in the wrong place at the wrong time. This has caused the greatness of my plan to capture the Heartlands Title to temporarily fall through the cracks. Let me show you exactly what I'm talking about. Lets look at the Heartland Over The Top Battle Royal footage from Fuel 34.
 
Fuel 34 Footage: [Black Friar is quick to recover, backing up towards the center of the ring. Arick Wills moves forward and lifts Friar up, but this time to smaller man slips out and lands behind him, holding his head. Arick spins around and keeps the momentum of the two going by pushing him towards the ropes. He runs after the Black Friar to catch him on the rebound, but Friar stops suddenly. He ducks when Arick goes for a clothesline, raising up at the last second to cause Arick to fly over the ropes. He catches himself and lands on the apron, but looks up just in time for a hard right hard, causing him to let go and fall back to the ringside area!]

Jack Gene - Whoa! That's it! A huge reversal in a sea of back and forths, but only one man is left in the ring!

Bill Hughes - This is definitely not the guy I would've picked...

[Luna Pier, the female ref, slides into the ring to call the bell officially. Arick Wills is seen shouting at ringside as Black Friar stands in the ring silently, letting the crowd respond to his victory in their own way. He makes no motion to signal them, positive or negative. The footage ends and the camera view goes back live on Arick Wills standing in the ring.]
 
Arick Wills - Well, everybody now knows the bloody reason behind my recent attacks on Black Friar. Black Friar do you think I was just going to let you steal my spotlight without a fight. Do you think I'm just going to let you climb to the top of the Heartlands Title division at my expense. Well, if you thought yes, then your more of an arsehole then I thought. Black Friar, I'm going to take your arse to school, and show you why I am The King of Wrestling. I promised I was going to make your life bloody hell, and I have been doing just that over the last couple of weeks. Roll the footage.
 
Graveyard Shift 119 Footage: [Arick Wills slides into the ring and takes Black Friar down with a spear. Arick Wills then follows the spear up by applying the Magnificent Crossface.]
 
Jack Gene - Stop him, ref! Come on! He's made his point!
 
[Black Friar screams in pain, as the ref signals for the bell to be rung. The ref advises Arick Wills to break the hold, and Arick decides to listen to the ref and break the hold. As Arick Wills begins to leave ringside the paramedics run down to the ring to check on Black Friar. The scene fades
then switches to more footage.]
 
Graveyard Shift 120 Footage: [Arick Wills kicks Black Friar and hits the Bow Down (The Pedigree). Arick Wills quickly follows up with the Magnificent Crossface. Arick Wills has a tight grip on Black Friar, but Black Friar powers his way to the ropes. The referee gives Arick Wills to the count of five to release the hold, but he doesn't. The referee calls for the bell.]

Jack Gene - It looks like Arick Wills has snapped.

Bill Hughes - The referee continues to call for the bell, but Arick Wills will not release the hold.

Jack Gene - Here comes WMW officials to help get Arick Wills off of Black Friar.
 
[The footage ends and the camera view goes back live on Arick Wills standing in the ring.] 
 
Arick Wills - Black Friar, as you can see I am not playing games with you. I automatically got disqualified last week at Graveyard Shift [120]. Why you ask? because Graveyard Shift is not a big enough event to give you the biggest embarassment of your career. I want to make you my little bitch and make you submit to me at a big level event. So, this brings me towards challenging you in a No Disqualification Match at Party in the Plaza. I challenged you a couple weeks ago and the match was signed for Graveyard Shift [120] last week. I used this match on last week to make a statement. I made that statement loud and clear. So, now Black Friar it comes to this. Are you going to be man enough to accept my challenge or am I going to have to beat it out of you. Black Friar, I await your response in a timely matter.
 
["Breakeven" by The Script plays over the P.A. system as "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills drops the mic and begins to exit the ring and makes his way up the ramp as the crowd continues to boo Arick Wills because of his recent actions.] 

Hecate vs Lester Cartwright

Writer: Hecate

[The lights go dark, then the "Crawling in the Dark" by Hoobastank starts to play and the lights flash to the bass of the intro. As the intro ends, Lester comes out with a black shirt and black tights, with a lucky rabbits foot necklace. He stops at the entrance, and pyros shoot out as he holds his hands to the sky. While walking down to the ring, he yells at various audience members, telling them that he will not be ignored and that he is the best, most popular superstar in the company. After sliding into the ring, he again poses with his hands to the sky, and more pyros shoot into the air.]

Jack Gene - Here comes Lester in a match that could have huge implications in his future here at Wrestling Midwest! Tonight he’s going against former Heartlands Champion Hecate.

Bill Hughes - Not only is he going against a former champion, but Lester will be walking out of this match with a brand new trainer and manager.

Jack Gene - It won’t be that easy, he has to beat Hecate for that to happen, but yes if Lester is victorious here tonight, he will have Hecate as his new manager which could do wonders for his career here in Wrestling Midwest.
[The arena suddenly goes black as the opening cords of "Wytches" by Inkubus Sukkubus start to play through the arena while on the videotron images start to flash past; images of 3 candles, owls, black sheep, crossroads, 3 masks, 3 torches, groves of willow and yew trees, the images cycling through as the song plays. Suddenly as a single spot light shines down on a figure at the top of the entry ramp completely concealed by a full black cloak, who remains still for several moments as the song plays through the arena, then tosses the cloak off and lifting one hand to the sky holding a dark yew wood scepter. The figure is Hecate who is dressed in black hot pants with the image of a jade dragon wrapping around the waist band of the hot pants. Hecate also is wearing a matching black halter style crop top with a silvery white owl over her left breast. Her face paint is done up in black with a silver-white owl's head.]

Jack Gene - And Hecate is on her way to the ring, one of the targets of Sault St. Marie’s vendetta and you have to wonder when we will see her back in a high profile match again.

Bill Hughes  - Hecate is in the same position Valora is in, she needs to accept that Salty McGee is in control and stop running to Brad Johnson whenever she doesn’t get her way.

[Hecate slowly makes her way down to the ring, the single spot light following her as makes her way down towards the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd, breaking out into a jog about ten feet from the ring and when she reaches the ring, jumps up and lands in a splits on the ring apron before bending over at the waist and sliding her head and torso under the bottom rope and slithering into the ring before rising to both knees where she mutters a prayer to her Goddess with her scepter raised high. As the lights slowly raise in luminance, Hecate rises to her feet and moves over to stand on the middle turnbuckle, lifting her scepter one more time to the mixed cheers and boos of the fans before hopping off the middle turnbuckle. Moving to her corner, Hecate pulls off the silver crescent moon shaped arm bands which encircle her upper arms, placing them in the corner with her scepter and follows up by pulling the golden dragon shaped bracelets from around her wrists, revealing the black leather straps which encircle her hands and forearms in place of normal athletic tape. The Greek warrior squats and stretches using the ring ropes, her thigh high black leather boots creaking a bit as she does and the silver owl and jade dragon on each boot moves as if it were almost alive while she waits for the match to start, while Lester takes off his black shirt and throws it to the outside. He then kisses the lucky rabbit's foot necklace, which he wears not for luck, but to give the fans something to remember him for.]

Jack Gene - And Luna Pier is calling for the bell, this match is underway.

[Lester and Hecate move to hook up, Lester quickly moves to turn it into a hammerlock, Hecate grinning and nodding her head slightly before she shifts, twisting and reversing the hammerlock on Lester before releasing the hold. Lester shakes his arm out as he looks at Hecate and then goes to lock up again, but Hecate steps to the side and delivers a snap side kick to Lester’s midsection making Lester’s eyes go wide as he clutches at his gut. Hecate reverses her movement, spinning around the other way and taking Lester’s legs out from under him with a sweeping kick. Lester starts to scramble up to his feet, but as soon as he gets up to his knees, Hecate locks on a front face lock and puts all her weight over Lester’s shoulders. Hecate keeps Lester grounded like this for several moments before Lester is able to power up and takes Hecate over with a belly to belly suplex.]

Jack Gene - Just as we expected at the start here, Hecate is out-wrestling Lester but the bigger man was finally able to get in some offense with that suplex, now he just needs to keep on Hecate.

Bill Hughes - Lester will have his work cut out for him, but if he doesn’t try to match wrestling skills with her and keeps this from being a submission contest, he will walk out of this match with a new manager, it’s going to be Lester’s lucky night.

Jack Gene - Hecate has shown in the past she’s very capable of changing it up and wrestling a different style of match to fit what’s needed on any given night, Lester is going to need a lot of luck to come out of this match with a win.

[Flash Forward // Lester sends Hecate across the ring, catching her on the way back with a twisting spinebuster and drives the former Heartlands Champion into the mat hard. Hecate arches her back off the mat while Lester bounces off the ropes and drops a knee right on her forehead. The bigger man reaching down and pulling Hecate up to her feet but the Dark Priestess delivers a quick strike to Lester’s throat area, stunning the bigger man and allowing Hecate to take him off his feet with a drop kick to his knee. Lester grabs at his knee as he rolls around on the mat, Hecate back to her feet and laying in kicks and stomps to that knee and leg as Lester tries to protect it. Referee Luna Pier pulls Hecate off Lester and allows Lester to get back to his feet, but Hecate spins around Luna Pier, hitting the ropes behind Lester and takes Lester down with a chop block to the back of the wounded knee, following it up with a step over toe hold, twisting painfully on the leg. ]

Jack Gene -This is not a good spot for Lester to be in, Hecate is absolutely ruthless when she gets a body part on an opponent injured or weakened like this. Lester is going to need to get free and keep Hecate away from that leg. She might not be main eventing the shows anymore, but Hecate is still very dangerous in the ring.

Bill Hughes - Agree with what Salty McGee is doing or not, one thing is for certain, we are seeing the more vicious Hecate that we got to see last year when she was destroying the Heartlands Division.

Jack Gene - And that can’t be good news for whoever Sault St. Marie sends against Hecate, there could be some broken bodies before all is said and done.

[Flash Forward // Lester hobbles along one of the ring sides, trying to work his leg out, eying Hecate as she shakes her head, recovering from the back body drop Lester just delivered. The Dark Priestess charges across the ring, going for a baseball slide but Lester is able to dodge out of the way but has to stop after that as his leg nearly buckles allowing Hecate to reach through the bottom ropes and pull his legs out from under him. Hecate quickly moves around the side of the ring, getting up on the apron and jumping up to balance on the top rope a moment before springing off for a flying forearm; but Lester, reacting mostly on instinct jumps up and catches Hecate with the Attention Grabber cutter. Lester lays on the mat and just looks at Hecate in shock, blinking several times and rubbing his eyes before getting to his knees and looking around then suddenly pumping his fist in the air and moving to cover Hecate. Luna Pier goes for the cover but Hecate quickly kicks out, Lester letting out a cry of frustration as he realizes he might have delayed too long. Lester hits the mat with a determined look in his eyes and pulls Hecate to her feet but the Dark Priestess racks Lester’s eyes and then drives him down to the mat with a Hades Bound out of no where before getting back to her feet and motioning for Lester to get back up, waiting till Lester is up to one knee before hopping up to the second rope and coming out off with a roundhouse kick that connects just as Lester gets to his feet.]

Jack Gene - That could have been a huge upset there, Lester on instinct connected with the Attention Grabber but by the time he covered Hecate she easily kicked out. I don’t know if he would have gotten the pin if there wasn’t a delay but huge missed chance for him.

Bill Hughes - Not only a missed chance, but that did the worst possible thing for Lester, Hecate is no longer toying with Lester or giving him a chance. She’s in hunter killer mode and Lester is dead square in her sights.

Jack Gene - Not a position I would wish on anyone really, not even you Bill.

Bill Hughes - Hey what is that supposed to mean exactly?

[Flash Forward // Lester, on one knee with blood streaming from a cut above one eye, pushes Hecate away from him but the Greek warrior just adjusts her angle of attack and delivers a wicked snap kick to the wounded knee, causing Lester to buckle before driving an arcing elbow strike into Lester’s forehead. Lester pushes her away once more and starts to rise when Hecate delivers a knee to the midsection then takes Lester down to the mat hard with a viscous looking Devil’s lock DDT, bouncing Lester’s head off the mat as the bigger man kneels upright for a moment before falling face first to the mat once again.]

Jack Gene - Since Lester caught that surprise Attention Grabber on Hecate, it’s been all the Dark Priestess, she’s been systematically taking Lester apart piece by piece and she’s busted the young wrestler wide open.

Bill Hughes - Guess his finisher is aptly named, cause that’s what he did, he grabbed Hecate’s attention with it, although I bet about now he’s wishing he hadnt.

Jack Gene - This is one of those times you wish you could take something back, Hecate is stalking Lester once again and Lester is up to one knee. Good Lord! Hecate just hit a Shining Wizard like move, driving her knee into the back of Lester’s head. Lester has stumbled forward and is draped over the second rope.

[Hecate smirks as she looks at Lester, slipping out of the ring and lining Lester up as Luna Pier starts to count for Hecate being on the outside, then Hecate charges forward and delivers a wicked echoing Spartan Kick to the side of Lester’s head, snapping him back and tumbling into the ring. Hecate looks down at Lester through the ropes stepping back into the ring before Luna could reach any higher on the count and looks down at Lester once again, the bigger man laying unmoving on the mat. Hecate rolls him to the center of the ring and then locks on the Ambrosial Bliss on the unmoving Lester, Luna wasting no time checking Lester’s arm and as soon as it drops for the third straight time she calls for the bell.]

Wayne Inkster - The winner of this match via submission...Hecate!!

["Wytches" by Inkubus Sukkubus plays over the audio system as Hecate walks over to the side of the ring and calls for a microphone, taking it from the ringside attendant and stalking back to where Lester lays unmoving still and looks down at him one more calling for her music to be stopped before lifting the microphone to her lips.]

Hecate - Here endeth the lesson.

Jack Gene - We need someone out here to check on Lester, he hasn’t moved since Hecate kicked him, I think he was knocked out cold. Thankfully Luna Pier didn’t waste any time with the submission hold and called the match as soon as she could.

Bill Hughes - Hecate sent not only a message to Lester but to the rest of Wrestling Midwest here tonight, I don’t envy whoever Salty McGee sends against Hecate next even if I agree she needs to get in line and follow Salty.

[Hecate holds the microphone a moment more, looking down at Lester as medical personal come to the ring to check on him, dropping the microphone on the mat and rolling out of the ring and making her way to the back, lifting her Scepter above her head as she does.]

Adam Pyre vs Kronin

Writer: Aaron

[The shot opens up inside of the ring.]

Wayne Inkster – The following contest is set for one fall! Introducing first, hailing from Chicago, Illinois … he stands at 6’6” and weighs 270 pounds … a two-time Great Lakes Champion … he is KRONIN!!!

['Sonne' by Rammstein plays over the PA and a blast of pyro goes off, and the crowd erupts into cheers  as Kronin rise from the middle of the entryway, unaccompanied by Lilly for once. Kronin stands and hops up into the air, driving his fist into the ground as a huge explosion of pyro goes off behind him and he makes his way down to the ring, looking around the arena as he does so.]

Jack Gene – Here comes the two-time GLC, in his first match since losing the belt to Druscilla at Graveyard Shift 119. What’s Kronin’s mindset going to be coming into this match, Bill?

Bill Hughes – Is … is that an actual question? I mean, I can’t say for sure, considering I’m not high on at least five illegal drugs like Kronin. But I’d venture a wild guess and say, pissed. Druscilla proved herself to be the better wrestler, and now his pride’s wounded.

Jack Gene – I don’t think that’s been proven at all, but you’re entitled to your opinion.

Bill Hughes – And you’re entitled to be wrong.

[Kronin climbs into the ring, not taking as much time to play to the fans as usual. He does acknowledge the cheers with a quick air guitar, though.

Wayne Inkster – And his opponent … hailing from Long Beach, California … standing 5’11” and weighing 222 pounds … ADAM PYRE!!!

[The PA blasts a loud and heavy drum solo as "Kill You" by Dethklok starts up. The lights on the stage flicker and blink as finally, the solo ends, and the tempo kicks in. The lights continue to flicker with the rhythm as "Kill You" continues to play. Finally, as Pickles the Drummer begins to sing the lyrics over the PA system, Adam Pyre bursts through the curtain, a huge grin on his face. Pyre walks out to one side of the stage, yelling and gesturing at the fans to "get on their [bleep] feet". He runs to the other side of the stage and spit comes flying out of his mouth as he repeats his ritual. Finally, he marches down the ramp and high-fives a few fans, then slides into the ring, running up onto a turnbuckle and pumping the fans up even more.]

Jack Gene – Adam Pyre seems his normal exuberant self, despite the fact he’s putting his career on the line in just a few short weeks at Party in the Plaza.

Bill Hughes  - Pyre’s too stupid to be afraid. I’m sure he thinks he actually has a chance of winning the GLC match, just like he thought he could beat AWS Man (also known as Bill). But that didn’t happen, now did it?

[Pyre slides into the ring and eyes up Kronin with a devious smirk. Both men approach the center of the ring, where Stephen Tyler is the referee. Suddenly Kronin stops, backs up, and asks for a microphone. Pyre looks on somewhat confused as Kronin takes the mic and looks around the arena.]

Kronin - Hey people! Calm down a moment, I got something I want to say.

[Kronin points at Adam Pyre.]

Kronin - Love him or hate him, this guy right here has worked his ass off in this business! I know it's not always seen out here in front of you guys, but this guy right here has paid his dues and made some serious contributions to this business, and just in case Party in the Plaza is the last time you all see this guy.... let's give Adam Pyre a big hand!

[Kronin claps, and the crowd follows suit while cheering.]

Jack Gene – Pyre looks almost bashful, Bill.

Bill Hughes – I think I’m going to be sick. I’m gonna need to eat a lot of Hughes Family Peaches to get this syrupy sweet taste out of my mouth.

[Kronin walks up to Pyre and extends his hand. After hesitating a moment, Pyre accepts and they shake, while Pyre gives the crowd a big thumbs up with the other hand. As they release hands, Tyler signals for the bell. Pyre immediately tries for the Six Minute Miracle (skipping hook kick), but Kronin ducks it and then levels Pyre with a lunging clothesline.]

Jack Gene – Ooh! Pyre’s attempt to catch Kronin off guard to start this match was not successful!

Bill Hughes – (Sigh) That was almost awesome. It would’ve been hilarious for Pyre to kick Kronin in the face right after trying to be his friend. But he can’t even get that right. I like seeing Pyre get made to look like an idiot, but I can’t bring myself to root for Kronin either. AWS Man needs to come down here and just slap both these guys around.

Jack Gene – If AWS Man shows his face out here in this match, I think both these guys will become a lot more interested in hurting him than each other…

[Pyre pops back up, and Kronin whips him into the turnbuckle hard enough to stagger back out. Kronin charges him for another lariat, but Pyre leaps into the air and hurricanranas Kronin, sending Kronin’s face into the turnbuckle. Kronin backs out of the corner, holding his face, and turns around just as Pyre returns from rebounding off the opposite rope in order to nail Kronin with a B&E.]

Jack Gene –Running big boot from Adam Pyre! And just like that, Pyre takes the advantage in this match.

Bill Hughes – Pssh, it won’t last.

[Flash Forward // Pyre is stomping Kronin down in the corner. Kronin pushes him away and tries to tackle him to the mat, but Pyre catches him in a front facelock and begins pelting Kronin with knees to the face and midsection. In between knees, he looks around to the crowd as if for approval, and also pats Kronin on the back.]

Jack Gene – You were saying?

Bill Hughes – Huh?

Jack Gene – A few minutes ago, you were saying Pyre being in control wouldn’t last. It has.

Bill Hughes – How the hell was I supposed to know what you were talking about? Statements need context, Jack. And it’s not my fault Kronin’s ending up being a bigger loser than I had him pegged for. If he actually gets beat by Pyre tonight, that’ll only prove my point that he never deserved the GLC.

[Pyre releases Kronin from the facelock, who sinks to his knees. Pyre grins and, holding up a “2” sign to the fans, shouts “B! AND! E!” He bounces off the ropes, only to be met with a spear almost as soon as he rebounds. Kronin transitions from the spear directly into grabbing Pyre’s legs and tying him up in a Sharpshooter. He turns the move over, but Pyre quickly scrabbles for the ropes and breaks the hold.]

Jack Gene – And there’s the ability of the two-time GLC to turn a match around on a dime! Pyre’s been very impressive this match, keeping Kronin from getting out of the box for the most part, but Pyre made a mistake attempting the same move twice, with advance warning this time.

Bill Hughes – Which proves my point that he’s an idiot…

Jack Gene – That’s a bit harsh, but nobody’s ever accused Pyre of being a genius that I know of… He almost seems to be trying to impress Kronin personally this match. I don’t know if it’s because of what Kronin said before the match, or what, but it’s yet another side of Pyre that we’re seeing.

[Flash Forward // Pyre attempts a roaring elbow, but Kronin ducks and hooks Pyre into a suplex. He lifts him up and holds him in the air for several long moments, before bringing him back down with a Metal Meltdown. But as Kronin sends Pyre down, Pyre twists his body in midair and reverse the move into an F-Bomb.]

Jack Gene – Metal Mel- My God, no! Pyre countered the move halfway through into his F-Bomb cutter!

Bill Hughes – The rush of blood to the head caused by Kronin holding you upside down makes most guys dizzy, but I think it actually made Pyre smarter! Or at least gave him a moment of clarity in that messed-up head of his.

Jack Gene – That is a possibility, oddly enough.

[After bouncing several feet away on impact, Pyre rolls over and crawls toward the cover. He gives the crowd another thumbs up before draping his arm over Kronin. Tyler drops down for the count. 1 … 2 … But Kronin powers out.]

Jack Gene – No, Kronin’s not done just yet. Pyre looks frustrated that didn’t get it, but he’s actually clapping for Kronin’s effort.

Bill Hughes – You don’t clap for your opponent! That’s like crying in baseball!

[Pyre gets up and backs into a corner. He waits as Kronin slowly stands, stomping his feet as his opponent gets up. Pyre charges for the BOOOOOM!!! (Gore), but Kronin sees him coming and leapfrogs the move. Pyre comes skidding to a stop and turns around, right into a jab from Kronin. Kronin follows it up with another, then another, and finally a big right hand that spins Pyre in a full 360 degrees. Dazed, he nods and mouths, “Good shot!” before faceplanting on the mat.]

Jack Gene – Rock and Shock Combo puts Pyre down! But at least he was complementary to Kronin about the move.

Bill Hughes – God, just kill me now…

[Flash Forward // Both Kronin and Pyre look considerably spent as they walk towards each other. Kronin boots Pyre in the gut and pulls him into position for Death by Metal, but Pyre fights out from the standing headscissors and pulls Kronin onto his shoulders, standing to try to attempt the Go Insane. Kronin is too heavy for him to hold for long, and soon slides off his back. But Pyre spins around with the Right Hand of Doom (spinning backfist), stunning Kronin and rocking him back against the ropes.]

Jack Gene – This has really become quite a back and forth contest. Kronin’s done the better job of controlling the pace of the match, but every time he seems to have Pyre in trouble, the King of Freaks finds a way to keep fighting.

Bill Hughes – Yeah, it’s getting highly annoying. They need to just get this over with so I can watch Eric Dillinger humiliate Whyven in the main event.

Jack Gene – Why do you call him that, anyway? What is it even supposed to mean?

Bill Hughes – Because ... um ... he asks 'Why?' a lot?

[Pyre backs up and waits for Kronin to move away from the ropes. As Kronin groggily pushes away from them and walks forward, Pyre attempts another Six Minute Miracle, but Kronin’s hands shoot up and catch Pyre’s foot. He trips the other leg and takes Pyre to the mat in an ankle lock.]

Jack Gene – Ankle lock applied by Kronin! That’s one of the deadliest submission moves in his arsenal, since it really requires no setup work! A few seconds in that, and he can snap your ankle like a twig.

Bill Hughes – Seeing that happen to Pyre wouldn’t be the worst thing I can think of…

[Pyre grits his teeth in pain and tries to make it to the ropes, but Kronin pulls him back towards the center of the ring. Pyre flops around like a fish out of water, but has nowhere to go.]

Bill Hughes – At least he’s not giving Kronin any stupid thumbs up this time.

Jack Gene – I think Adam’s in way too much pain for any signs of respect like that. Pyre may think of himself as some ultimate fighter who’ll never submit, but if he wants to make it to Party in the Plaza and potentially the last match of his career, the smart move would be to submit.

Bill Hughes – And when has Pyre ever done the “smart” thing?

Jack Gene – Good point.

[As the crowd cheers, mostly for Pyre to tap, but some for him to escape, Pyre’s attempts to pull himself away become weaker and weaker. Kronin twists the foot even more, though he looks reluctant. He shouts down at Pyre to just tap, but Pyre weakly shakes his head no. Suddenly, Pyre twists onto his back and kicks with both feet to send Kronin stumbling backwards into the ropes. As he rebounds forward, Pyre trips him up into a small package.]

Jack Gene – Wait, Pyre escapes! He’s got Kronin rolled up!

Bill Hughes – That’s never going to…

[Tyler makes the count. 1 … 2 … 3! Kronin powers out a split second after Tyler’s hand hits the mat for the third time.]

Bill Hughes - …worHAAAT?

Jack Gene – Adam Pyre just pinned Kronin! He won, Bill!

Wayne Inkster - The winner of this match... ADAAAM PYYYYYRE!!!

[“Kill You” plays as Pyre limps up to his feet. Kronin jumps up, at first looking like he’s going to argue with Tyler. But he instead takes a moment to compose himself, and walks up to Pyre. After staring him down for several moments, Kronin extends his hand for another handshake, which Pyre accepts as the crowd pops.]

Bill Hughes – Well, that was fluketastic.

Jack Gene – It might be the biggest singles win of Pyre’s career. And how fitting that it could very well be coming right near the end of it.

[Kronin heads towards the back as Pyre takes another moment to bask in his win.]


What The Hell Is Going On?

Written by: Garvin

[The shot opens up back in Brad Johnson's office. He is seen pacing back and forth in front of a bookcase. Just then, Sault St. Marie busts through the door followed closely behind by Johnson's secretary Michelle.]

Michelle - Please, Mr. St. Marie. You can't...

[She looks up to see Johnson. Johnson motions for her that it's okay and she can leave.]

Sault St. Marie - What the hell is going on here, Johnson?

[Johnson smiles as he sits down on the edge of his desk.]

Brad Johnson
 - Don't you have something else to do, Sault? I mean, like planning your next failing attack against Valora?

Sault St. Marie - No... I want answers and I want answers now.

Brad Johnson - I have no answers to give you. I've stayed out of your way, haven't I? Why are you so interested in getting into mine?

[SSM lunges towards him. Johnson stands up and they stand nose to nose.]

Sault St. Marie - This isn't a fight you should be getting involved in, Johnson. Bringing Cash here is a breach of your contract.

Brad Johnson - Well, you see, I didn't bring Cash in.

[SSM squints as his anger increases. Johnson smiles and holds his hand up as if remembering something. He turns back to his desk and walks behind it.]

Brad Johnson - The "No Soliciting" signs must not have been put back on the doors by the janitors after they repainted. A common mistake I'm sure. It's all a bit of a misunderstanding.

Sault St. Marie - Understand this, Johnson. Do not cross me.

[With that, SSM storms out of the room. The scene fades.]

Ryven vs Eric Dillinger

Writer: Ryven

["Never Let It Die," by Hatebreed starts up as Eric Dillinger steps out onto the ramp way, followed by Harvey. He seemingly moves to the pounding rhythm of the music as he slaps the hands of a few fans, ignoring the healthy amount of boos that follow him down toward the ring.]

Jack Gene - Well this should be a good one!  Dillinger is definitely primed after being on the receiving end of that Riot-Act by Umbrage last week!

Bill Hughes - Hah!  Yeah, that was awesome!  Not as good as when Umbrage put Whyven through a fish tank though.  Or a table.  Whatever it was.

Jack Gene -  But look at Dillinger; he's cancelled 'Nothing Nice to Say', he's altered his form and is definitely the most focused I've seen him since he debuted here.  And with Party in the Plaza coming up, you have to know he's going to want to send a message tonight!

[Grounds for Divorce" by Elbow blasts from the PA as Ryven walks down towards the ring, eyes locked on his opponent and ignoring the rampant cheering of the crowd.  He strides through the ropes without fanfare before approaching his corner.]

Jack Gene - Well no doubt tonight who's the fan favorite!

Bill Hughes - Oh whatever, these sheeple would follow Kronin and his little lacky Whyven where ever he lead them!

Jack Gene - Now, I don't understand that, you have to admit that Ryven has really turned a leaf lately teaming with Kronin.  He's not his normal...um...

Bill Hughes - Fine, I'll say it; A-[CENSORED]-ole.  And you say that now, but what about all the times he's been meeting with Valora behind Kronin's back?  Eh?  You don't find that suspicious?  I think it's all an elaborate ruse to do some real damage in this company.  I think he's - 

Jack Gene - Oh man, don't start with this 'faking the moon landing' kind of stuff.

Bill Hughes - Fine!  Follow the herd!  Be like the rest of them!

[The bell hits and Dillinger charges Ryven for a monster clothesline.  Ryven manages to just duck out of the way in time before being heaved and thrown into a corner.  He moves to escape, but Dillinger capitalizes and buries a few fists into Ryven's face before releasing him to the command of the referee.]

Jack Gene - Dillinger is obviously looking to capitalize on his size advantage here, Bill.

Bill Hughes - He should, he's got fifty pounds on the little pipsqueek, I'd be doing the same thing.

Jack Gene - Is this coming from your years of wrestling experience?

Bill Hughes - How many matches have you been in, hunh?  I've been in at least one.  Possibly more, I'm not sure.  Regardless, I now possess an insight that I will not allow to be trampled by your jealousy.

[Flash Forward // A panting Dillinger pulls a weary Ryven to his feet and hurdles him into the ropes.  As Ryven rebounds, Harvey reaches through and pulls on one of Ryven's boots, sending him to the mat.  The referee runs up and warns Harvey that if he repeats the move, he'll be ejected from ringside.  Dillinger capitalizes on the ref's back being turned and rakes Ryven's eyes before nailing him with a low-blow.  Before the referee can turn to see, Dillinger rolls Ryven onto his back and goes for a pin.  The ref makes it to a two-count before Ryven kicks out.]

Jack Gene - Oh what a poor move by Dillinger to break the rules and gain an advantage!

Bill Hughes - Okay, how come when I say things like that, you say I'm being sarcastic?

Jack Gene - Aren't you?

Bill Hughes - Well, yeah, but that's not the point.  And if Ryven was as friendly as you keep saying he is, he could have someone at ringside making sure Harvey doesn't pull these things.  It's not Dillinger's fault he came more prepared.

Jack Gene - More prepared to cheat, you mean.

Bill Hughes - Find yourself comfortable on that high horse?

[Flash Forward // Ryven hits Dillinger with a quick three-hit combo before slamming a Muay-Thai knee into Dillinger's midsection.  The crowd cheers changes to boos as Ryven attempts to capitalize are thwarted by a low elbow by Dillinger.  The Bastard Icon pulls Ryven down and hefts him for a powerbomb, and charges forward to add to the impact.  Before he can complete, Ryven rolls himself over Dillinger's body and shoves him into the corner, landing on the mat.  Dillinger staggers back slowly, dazed, as Ryven gets to his knee and waits, looking for the ideal opening.  Eric slowly turns and is met with an explosive spear driving him to the mat with Ryven following up with a vicious series of strikes to the cheering of the crowd.]

Jack Gene - Ryven with a great move there!

Bill Hughes - Nope, sorry, his best move was against Jade in that MMA fight they had.

Jack Gene - Okay, this is going to be backhanded-

Bill Hughes - Come on!  Jade pressed his face against that cage like hamburger!  It was awesome!

Jack Gene - Regardless, Ryven is showing once again why you can't even let your guard down an inch; he'll find his way in.

[Flash Forward // Ryven has Dillinger in a leg lock as Dillinger fights inch by inch to reach the ropes.  Harvey stands encouraging before growing frustrated and pushing the rope towards Dillinger, pretending it was an accident.]

Jack Gene - Oh come on!  That was clearly a rule violation!

Bill Hughes - I don't know what you're talking about!  It was an unfortunate accident!

Jack Gene - Oh wow!  The ref is throwing Harvey out!  That's it!  Harvey has been ejected from ringside!

Bill Hughes - Why?  He didn't do anything!  This is clearly a flagrant misuse of power!

Jack Gene - I can't believe this!  Dillinger is furious!  Wait!  Ryven has him rolled up!  1...2...no!  Dillinger kicked out!

Bill Hughes - And now the ref nearly cost Dillinger the match!

Jack Gene - You are crazy, that was Ryven taking advantage-

Bill Hughes - Exactly!  He can't win this on his own, so he conspired with the referee to win!  He's a conspirator!

["Bulls on Parade" by Rage Against the Machine blasts from the PA as the crowd explodes in cheers.

Jack Gene - Oh. Em. Gee.  It's Umbrage!  What's he doing here?

Bill Hughes - There he is!  He's standing at the top of the ramp, just looking down!  Oh I hope he comes down here and cleans house!

[Umbrage stands at the top of the ramp, dressed in street clothes and looking down at the ring.  Ryven gets up from Dillinger and walks to the side of the ring, looking up at Umbrage and staring the other man down.  Dillinger attempts to capitalize with a roll-up, but Ryven rolls out of it.  He moves back and out of the way, Dillinger pointing up the ramp towards Umbrage while barking at the referee.  The ref looks up and calls a warning to Umbrage while Dillinger herds Ryven into a corner.  Ryven backs away and tries to buy time, watching the ref.  Meanwhile Harvey, who used Umbrage's distraction to sneak back ringside reaches out and clubs the side of Ryven's ankle, sending him to the mat.]

Jack Gene - Where'd Harvey come from?

Bill Hughes - Who cares!  Whatever Eric's paying him, it's worth every penny!

Jack Gene - Dillinger plants a big knee into Ryven's midsection to seal the deal and rolls him up for a pin!  The ref turns and sees it!  1....2....3!!!  Dillinger did it!  I can't believe this!  What a joke!

Bill Hughes - Joke?!  That was awesome!

Wayne Inkster - The winner of this match... The Bastard Icon, Eric Dillinger!

[Umbrage shrugs his shoulders and walks back ringside, a big smile on his face.  Harvey scrambles into the ring and holds Dillinger's hand up, waving to the booing crowd.]

Jack Gene - I can't believe Dillinger got away with that.

Bill Hughes - Quit poo-pooing a match that Dillinger clearly earned.  Besides, Ryven should have known Dillinger works outside the rules!  It's his fault for not being prepared!

[The scene fades.]


Graveyard Shift 120

Posted: June 3rd, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:

Dark Card
John Holmes vs. Thomas Kilik
Shawn Cortez vs. Jasmine Lucky

Main Card
Hecate vs. El Oso
AWS Man vs. Marty Poppins
Valora vs. [?]
Eric Dillinger vs. Justin Lucky
Arick Wills vs. Black Friar

Main Event
Lester Cartwright vs. Gras-Dawg (c)


The New Great Lakes Champion Is Crowned

Written by: Garvin and Amanda

[The shot opens up inside the ring where Sault St. Marie stands in the center of the ring.]

Sault St. Marie - Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honored and priveledged, to be the one who introduces to you, your new Great Lakes Champion... Druscilla!

['Can Die No More' by Lake of Tears plays over the PA and Druscilla makes her way out of the back and to the ring, ignoring the chorus of boos as she steps into the ring and shakes hands with Sault St. Marie.]

Sault St. Marie - Now, Druscilla, it would be very difficult for me to say that I hand-picked you to be the new Champion, because really, I can not take any credit for getting you where you are today. You deserve this spot, you have earned this spot, and now... the spot light is on you.

[Druscilla nods and turns to the crowd, still booing and chanting for Kronin and Valora.]

Druscilla - You can call their names all they want, it does not change the fact that I am the Great Lakes Champion! Not some whore who relies on jumpy jumpy, flash in the pan, circus tricks to 'win' matches. Not Kronin, who is held back from his true potential by caring what you morons think of him. ME. The Golden Age of Druscilla has begun, but it is so much more then that. This is also the Golden Age of Wrestling Midwest. Now, as the Great Lakes Champion, I can really, meaningfully, and truly contribute to improving and defending the WMW. You see, for too long here, titles have just been handed out. Look at Gras-Dawg. He jumps the line and is crowned Heartlands champion why? Because you morons cheer for him, and Brad Johnson kisses your arses.

[The crowd boos but Druscilla continues.]

Druscilla - What about Jade? Who went through hell to earn that belt, went through hell to keep it? Hecate? Who went through hell to earn and keep it as well? What about the Ace Superior Championship, also known as the belt Eric Dillinger thinks he can just keep going after until he manages a fluke win of the damn thing. Bullocks. You see, on all levels of the company, there is dire need for change. Sault St. Marie sees that. He came to me one night and asked me if I was serious about wanting to improve WMW. THAT is why I signed up with him. Sault St. Marie has laid out his vision to me, and I see the potential for getting Wrestling Midwest back to it's roots and while you will hate Sault St. Marie and I every step of the way, you will love what we have planned for Wrestling Midwest. The game is about to change here and don't worry. Even though you will love the changes we bring, you can still boo us. Unlike Brad Johnson, Kronin, Jade, and some others, we do not concern ourselves with what your narrow sighted view of things says. We're thinking about what's best for WMW.

And we're doing this, for you.

[Druscilla smirks as the boos increase and she hands the mic back to Sault St. Marie, the two of them sharing some off mic words.]

[The scene fades to the Graveyard Shift intro.]
Graveyard Shift 120 - June 3rd, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin
[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.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome to WMW Graveyard Shift 120! And, as we just saw, Bill, we have a new Great Lakes Champion.

Bill Hughes - Druscilla will be a good Champion, I can promise you that. She's got the tools to hold that title for a long, long time.

Jack Gene - Well, as St. Marie said, tonight is Druscilla's night. But, so much is going on. This is GS120 and we are live from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. My name is Jack Gene, and I'm sitting alongside my partner, Bill Hughes as we call tonight's action. We've got a lineup of 6 matches tonight. And a lot of big name players, all though, some of them not getting their usual slots on the card.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, I think I saw the same thing. AWS Man, Hecate and Valora are all in action tonight, but not a single one in the main event.

Jack Gene - That's right. And we still have yet to hear who Valora is facing, but AWS man taking on the newcomer Marty Poppins, Hecate taking on El Oso. We also have Eric Dillinger in action as he takes on Justin Lucky.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, both Lucky and Dillinger trying to bounce back from losses they received last week. Dillinger is the veteran in the match, and you normally look for those types of guys to excel in these types of situations, but Lucky still has the unknown factor. He could pull out a win despite is lack of experience.

Jack Gene - And, in tonight's Main Event, it's Lester Cartwright answering the challenge of the Heartlands Champion Gras-Dawg. Definitely a good match, but main event quality?

Bill Hughes - Well, we're seeing some changes going on around here. Sault St. Marie is on his high horse right now after Druscilla won the GLC, and he's making everyone aware how much power he has here. No one, but Sault that is, is happy about it.

[The scene cuts to the ring.]
 

Hecate and the Dedicated Fan

Written by: Hecate

[Just then, "Wytches" by Inkubus Sukkubus erupts over the audio system as Hecate purposefully walks out of the back and down the entryway in her ring attire, her scepter held in one hand. The Dark Priestess actually high fives some of the fans at ringside who are cheering for her and pauses just before the ring to sign an autograph for a young girl with a picture of the Celestial Avatars in the middle of their ring entrance.]

Jack Gene – Looks like we get to hear from the Dark Priestess before her match, her spirits seem to be improved from the fan interaction she’s giving at ringside.

Bill Hughes – I have a life sized version of that picture in my office…

Jack Gene – Just how is that relevant?

Bill Hughes – It’s about Hecate, that’s relevant enough for me.

[Hecate pulls away from the ringside fans, walking back up the entryway a few feet and then proceeds to perform her normal ring entrance, complete with splits on the apron and slithering under the bottom rope before rising to her feet and grabbing a microphone from one of the ringside attendants and walks back to the center of the ring, looking around for a few moments, smiling before lifting the microphone to her lips.]

Hecate - Do know what the definition of a dedicated fan is?

[Hecate pauses as the crowd reacts to the question, a mix of loud cheers and equally loud boos rain down on her in the ring, the Dark Priestess just seems to be soaking it all in.]

Hecate - Do you?

[Hecate pauses again as the crowd reacts, waiting a moment and then darting up to the second turnbuckle of the closest corner and making a sweep of her scepter towards the fans in the arena who respond with more mixed boos and cheers.]

Hecate - You!

[Hecate hops off the turnbuckle and runs to the next corner, hopping up onto the middle rope and repeating her sweeping gesture towards the fans, the fans response seemingly a bit louder.]

Hecate - You!

[With a slight grin on her face, the Dark Priestess hops off that turnbuckle and makes her way to the third corner, climbing up to the second turnbuckle and repeating her gesture for a third time, the fans really starting to get into the interaction, the cheers and boos even louder again.]

Hecate - You!

[Nodding her head slightly at the level of reaction from the fans, Hecate hops off the third turnbuckle, making her way to the last corner and hopping up to the second turnbuckle and making a fourth and final sweeping gesture with her scepter as the fans scream out even louder still.]

Hecate - And You!

[Hecate hops backwards off the last turnbuckle, walking backwards to the center of the ring and making a 360 degree sweep with her scepter extended towards the fans.]

Hecate - That's right, the fans of WMW have to be some of the most, if not the most dedicated fans around. One year ago, a fresh new face appeared in Wrestling Midwest, a new wrestler that from day one many of you booed and jeered while others of you watched and started to get behind this new wrestler and actually cheered for her. Yep, I'm talking about me here, for a solid year, you all have either hated me or liked me; no matter what I did inside the ring or outside the ring.

[The fans erupt into cheers and boos again, almost as if they were having a war amongst themselves, Hecate waiting a moment for it to die down some.]

Hecate - I respect that, you've held true to your beliefs and that is what makes the WMW fans some of the most awesome around. How many times have I come out and told you all to your faces I didn't care whether you cheered me or booed me, and you still remained faithful to your beliefs and either cheered or booed me; now that is dedication.

Whether you like me or you hate me, you've still been faithfully watching and following me for a year now; you've see me become the longest reigning and some say the greatest Heartlands Champion, you've watched as the Daughters of Darkness came together and grew into a unit that no one has been able to break up, you've watch me reach out and bring Jade into the fold along with becoming one of the strongest tag teams around at her side.

[Hecate nods her head, moving around the ring and engaging the fans near ringside as she talks, watching and listening the mixed reaction from the fans.]

Hecate - That shows just how deeply you care and support Wrestling Midwest and it's wrestlers. Cause, lets be honest here, I've done some pretty bad stuff in this last year...I know, shocking isn't it? But it's true, it totally true.

[Hecate nods her head slowly, her shoulders shrugged a bit as she listens to the crowds mixed reaction, some are agreeing with her and others denying it.]

Hecate - You have to agree that trying to rip someone's arm out isn't something a nice girl does is it? Well then how about string of wrestlers I left with concussions because I kicked them in the head too hard? Wow, you guys are tough to please then, how about cutting peoples careers short and running them out of the WMW, that wicked enough for you all?

[Hecate cocks her head to one side, holding out the microphone and letting it pick up the mixed reaction from the crowd, but underneath it all is the crowd is wild about Hecate, whether they love her or hate her. The Dark Priestess moves from side to side around the ring, extending the microphone and giving each section of the crowd a chance to respond.]

Hecate - Doesn't sound like it's wicked enough for you all, Hm let me think here for a moment then...I got it, Adam Pyre. Now you have to agree Adam is like that old dingy mutt that you see around the neighborhood, the one that is so beat up and broken down he can't help but be so pitiful he's adorable, see you know what I'm talking about. That's Adam Pyre to a tee isn't it.

[Hecate pauses again, letting the fan's reaction and agreement with her statement be heard as she holds the microphone out of the ring towards the fans, moving around to make sure each side has a chance to agree with the statement.]

Hecate - And no one likes a person who kicks a pitiful mutt like that when he's down do they?

[Hecate shakes her head no slowly and dramatically as the crowd shouts out in agreement.]

Hecate - But isn't that just what I did? After all is said and done, with everything Adam's done in his career, the first thing anyone will say about is that he was the guy who got knocked out and pinned by ... wait for it ... a Groundhog! Ouch, that has to be demeaning and humiliating, who could do such a thing to a person, who could ruin someone's legacy like that...oh wait...that was me. But was that enough, nope, I had to go and destroy his pride and joy, that beat up old clunker of a car with Cherry Coke at that; and if that wasn't enough, I even arranged to have myself jumped and left where Pyre would be the one to find me, making everyone start to think that Pyre had been the one to attack me, just to frak with his mind even more. And you all loved it, ate it up and wanted more...so we gave you more, with me leaving Pyre broken, bloody and totally betrayed in the middle of the ring.

Still not wicked and evil enough for you? Hm, you all are really going to make me work for it aren't you? Or I could just tell all those drekheads who think I have to either make you love me totally or hate me totally to frak off. This relationship works for you all doesn't it, you get to love me or hate me however you want, no pressure and I get to be who I am, keeping everyone guessing whether they will see my nice side or my wicked bitch side.

[The fans erupt into their cheers and boos, the loudest yet since Hecate came out, the Dark Priestess nodding her head as she walks around the ring, a serious expression forming on her face.]

Hecate - I want to talk about something else for a moment, things are looking good for the Daughters of Darkness lately. Jade has more or less put a lock on the Shoot Division for now, the belt firmly around her waist and Amariie is poised to take the Heartlands Title again, and Druscilla is the new Great Lakes Champion showing off just how much effort she's put into improving her own skills in the ring. Impressive achievements for all of the Daughters of Darkness right? Wait, I forgot someone...one member of the Daughters of Darkness hasn't been pulling her weight, she's been letting the team down...letting her partner down.

[Hecate paces back and forth in the ring, tsking softly and shaking her head.]

Hecate - Once again, I'm talking about myself, I've failed the Daughters of Darkness, I've failed my partner Jade and I've failed all of you, the fans that come week in and week out to see me kicking ass and destroying my opponents. Haven't been doing too much of that lately have I? Now I could sit out here and claim that none of it was my fault, that the WMW is out to get me, that it's all Sault St. Marie's fault, but none of that matters in the end; there were opportunities there and I failed to make the most of them.

So here I am, in the middle of a terrible slump, not even being considered for any title hunt, I know I got tossed in the Blood Factory match, but it was more because someone hoped I would get injured or taken out than any real consideration of me actually winning the belt. This week, I'm facing El Oso, someone still not fully called up to the main roster, a young up and comer who is trying to find his place in the business; I've been tossed down to the bottom of the pile again, just like I was one year ago. Yeah I was pissed about it, then I realized it leaves me in the position to go after whatever belt I want to; I could go after the Heartland Title again but that's so last year, or I could give you all the match you've been wanting for months and step into the Shoot division to face my partner Jade over her title, Management seems to want me to at least be a warm body in the Ace Superior division hoping for a ratings boost from a religious war between Father Nathan and myself; and lets not forget the Great Lakes division, I've taken each person in that division to their limit except for Druscilla the current champ, now that would be an epic fight worth seeing wouldn't it?

[The Dark Priestess grins and leans against the ropes for a moment, letting the crowd absorb everything she just said. She lifts the microphone to her lips and goes to continue on when "3s & 7s" by the Queens of the Stone Age starts to play over the audio system making Hecate turn to look up at the entryway as referee Luna Pier climbs into the ring. Hecate smirks a bit, nodding her head and sets the microphone and her scepter aside.]

Hecate vs. El Oso

Writer: Hecate

[El Oso jumps out of the entryway, pumping his hand in the air as the music rocks through the arena, in the ring Hecate leans against the far ropes, a slight smirk on her lips. ]

Jack Gene - The first match of the night should feature some fast paced action and some innovative offense from both competitors

Bill Hughes - El Oso will do his jumpy flashy stuff and Hecate will just swat him down and grind him into the mat. Hecate is right, while El Oso might have a bright future with the WMW, right now he’s totally outclassed by Hecate. It’s actually demeaning for her to be in this match.

Jack Gene - From the looks of several of the matches tonight, Sault St. Marie is making sure no one forgets who is the General Manager of WMW is. He making examples of several of the tops stars and Hecate is on his list to bury.

Bill Hughes - Makes me almost feel sorry for El Oso, but not enough to make me not want to see Hecate leave him a smear on the mat.

[Hecate uses the ropes to help assist her with a few last minute stretches and warm up actions before bouncing off them and ending up face to face with El Oso in the middle of the ring as Luna Pier tries to get in between them.]

Jack Gene - Things could ugly really fast here, Hecate and El Oso are face to face, and neither one looks to be listening to Luna Pier

Bill Hughes - Awesome! Sucker punch him Hecate !

[El Oso takes a step back and offers his hand to Hecate, who looks down at the offered hand a moment then around at the crowd who seem to be mixed on whether she should accept it or not. Another moment passes and Hecate takes the offered hand, shaking it briefly before letting it go, El Oso heading back to his corner where he climbs the turnbuckle and starts trying to fire the crowd up in his favor, Hecate smirks as she moves back to her corner and awaits the bell.]

Jack Gene - Gesture of sportsmanship between the two competitors there, and looks like Luna Pier is about to get this match started..there is the bell.

[Hecate and El Oso tie up in the middle of the ring, El Oso uses his speed to take Hecate over with an arm drag, catching her with a second one as the Dark Priestess gets back to her feet and follows it up by leaping at Hecate, his knees in her chest and grabbing her around the neck. Hecate holds El Oso up like that a moment before he manages to turn it into a monkey flip. Hecate back to her feet only to get taken down again with a drop kick followed by a spring board flipping corkscrew elbow that connects with her midsection.]

Jack Gene - El Oso with a quick cover after that corkscrew elbow, but Hecate kicks out after one. El Oso did as Hecate advised and is bringing it all against the former Heartlands Champion.

Bill Hughes - The jumpy flashy stuff might work for a bit, but Hecate is already thinking ahead and she knows exactly when she will catch El Oso and turn it into her match.

[Flash Forward // El Oso whips Hecate into the ropes, and connects with a jumping hurricanrana on the Dark Priest, hooking a leg behind him as he goes for a cover, Hecate kicks out at two. Both wrestlers back up to their feet, El Oso goes for a Wheelbarrow DDT but Hecate shoves him off, the Luchadore landing on his feet and jumping up and backwards, twisting to hit a drop kick on Hecate, knocking her through the ring ropes out to the floor of the arena. El Oso hits the opposite ropes, bouncing off them and flying over the ropes in a Senton but Hecate sees it coming, stepping out of the way as El Oso crashes down onto the floor. ]

Jack Gene - El Oso has been looking pretty good throughout this match, able to keep up with Hecate since the opening bell and actually going on the offense a few times as he caught Hecate flat footed with some of his quick unexpected bursts.

Bill Hughes - Hecate is just playing with him, she decided to be nice and let him get a chance to show off, but soon enough she will say enough is enough and just shut him down totally.

Jack Gene - So you don’t think El Oso would have normally been able to get in this much offense if Hecate wasn’t allowing him?

Bill Hughes - El Oso is no AWS Man (Also known as Bill) and you saw how she stayed right with AWS Man (Also known as Bill) move for move the whole match, are you really so naive that you think El Oso could do anything in this match without Hecate wanting it to happen?

Jack Gene - I happen to think El Oso has the skills to be pulling this off on his own.

[Flash Forward // El Oso has Hecate leaning against the ropes, he bounces off the opposite ropes and jumps into the air, twisting as he goes, delivering a corckscrew cross body splash to Hecate’s back and catapulting Hecate back towards the center of the ring. El Oso climbs the corner, pumping one fist in the air as he positions himself for a frog splash, but Hecate springs up off the mat, rushes the corner and scales it in two steps grabbing the shocked and stunned El Oso around his head and falling backwards, delivering a Hade’s Bound from the top rope to the Luchadore. Hecate looks down at the unmoving El Oso and charges the ropes, springboarding off the middle rope into a backflip, landing with both knees in El Oso’s back..]

Jack Gene - Good Lord! Hecate playing possum there and she caught El Oso, what a wicked Hades Bound from the top turnbuckle, El Oso has to be out after that.

Bill Hughes - What have I been telling you all match, Hecate has been in control the whole time, she was just making El Oso feel like he had been doing something.

Jack Gene - She had the match won after that Hades Bound, but she didn’t go for the cover, instead she decided to inflict more punishment on El Oso by driving both her knees into his back with the springboard maneuver. I hope El Oso didn’t get seriously injured there, that was extremely painful looking and dangerous.

Bill Hughes - Hecate wasn’t ready to end the match, it’s time for her to have some fun in the ring.

[Flash Forward // Hecate has El Oso locked in a hammer lock, pulling up hard on the arm and making El Oso ries up to his toes to take some of the pressure off, then when he’s exposed, Hecate burries a knee into El Oso’s midsection then plants El Oso hard in the middle of the ring with a Devil’s Lock DDT. Hecate pulls El Oso back to his feet, pulling him up into a fireman’s carry and slowly spins in place looking at the fans before dropping El Oso with a Death Valley Driver. Hecate looks down at the unmoving El Oso, almost as if she was contemplating on whether or not to end this match, mercifully she appears to go with ending it, dropping down to cover El Oso but the courageous Mexican manages to get his shoulder up somehow before the count of three. ]

Jack Gene - How did El Oso kick out of that? Hecate looks a bit surprised by that as well but she has El Oso back up to his feet now and introducing the young Mexican to her hands and feet as she just explodes into a flurry of martial arts style strikes and kicks.

Bill Hughes - That had to be pure instinct, the guy doesn’t even know where he is at. And that was probably a bad move for him, as it just means Hecate will inflict more punishment on the young kid.

[Hecate finishes her flurry of blows by stepping back and delivering a devastating Spartan Kick to El Oso’s midsection, knocking him back a few feet and dropping him to the mat where he grabs at his midsection. Hecate pulls El Oso back up to his feet and towards the middle of the ring, putting his head under her arm and reaching down to grab his legs, pulling them up into a craddle position, she holds El Oso there a moment looking around before flipping over El Oso’s back and driving him into the mat with her devastating flip DDT, El Oso rising up to his knees a moment before falling back down to the mat face first. Hecate rolls El Oso over onto his back, hooks a leg as Luna Pier slides into position.]

Jack Gene - OH!MY!GOD! Hecate digging into her bag and pulling out that sick devastating flip DDT she has, a move we don’t see that often from her but still doesn’t make it any less deadly. The pin is academic at this point and Luna Pier with the count...1....2....3!

Wayne Inkster - The winner of this match via pinfall is Hecate!

Bill Hughes - I personally hope we get to see her use that more often, it’s one of my favorite moves, right up there with the Coochie Clamp.

Jack Gene - Couldn’t let us get through one match without bringing that up could you?

Bill Hughes - Of course not, that’s how I roll.

[El Oso slowly gets back to his feet with Luna Pier’s help as Hecate retrieves her scepter and the microphone still sitting beside it. The Dark Priestess turning around to see El Oso moving towards her, giving the young Luchadore a long look, her fingers tightening around her scepter.]

Jack Gene - Don’t do it Hecate, hasn’t the poor kid been through enough?

Bill Hughes - Do it! Do it! Bash his head in!

[El Oso pauses a moment as he sees the scepter in Hecate’s hand then continues to walk over to her, reaching out slowly and grabbing the hand holding the scepter and lifts in the air, pointing to Hecate as the crowd erupts in cheers.]

Jack Gene - Nice show of sportsmanship there by both El Oso and Hecate, the young Mexican wrestler thanking Hecate for the match and the opportunity. Hecate graciously accepting it although it looked for a moment she was going to introduce El Oso to her wicked side.

Bill Hughes - I still think she should have done it, leave EL Oso in the middle of the ring after hitting another Hades Bound or maybe the Lunar Eclipse on him.

[El Oso lets Hecate’s arm down and shakes her hand again, the Dark Priestess watching El Oso gingerly slip out of the ring with a smirk on her face and then turns to look at fans from each side of the ring.]

After Match Happenings

Written by: Hecate

[Hecate lifts the microphone to her lips, that smirk still present.]

Hecate - Now as I was trying to say before someone in the back decided it would be cute to cut me off like that, most likely at Sault St. Marie's behest, I've become even more of a wild card than I was before. No division is safe, I am free to pick any title I wish to go after; think that might be one of the reasons Sault St. Marie has pushed me down to the bottom again?

[The Dark Priestess pauses, holding out the microphone to let it better pick up the loud agreement from the fans.]

Hecate - Yeah I had thought of that possibility as well, Sault St. Marie claims he's all about doing what is best for WMW, but if that's the case why did Valora, AWS Man and myself all end up at the bottom of the show, facing people that have no business being in the ring with us? Either Sault St. Marie is so pissed at some of us, making it his personal mission to make sure we don't succeed again or he's afraid of us being wild card talent and wants to fill the title hunts with people who will bow down to him.

[Hecate grins, pausing as loud "Sault Sucks" and "Asshole" chants echo around the arena, the fans certainly not divided on their feelings about the General Manager.]

Hecate - Well I can't speak for AWS Man (also known as Bill) or Valora, but as for myself; if this is the game Sault St. Marie want's to play then I'll oblige him and leave a trail of broken and destroyed bodies in my wake just like I did upon my arrival and during my reign as the Heartlands Champion. You've opened Pandora's box now Sault St. Marie, are you truly ready for what you've unleashed not just with me, but with Valora and possibly even AWS Man?

So you keep sending me against the lesser talent, you keep trying to keep me out of any title pictures Sault St. Marie, and I'll keep delivering them to you on a stretcher or worse until you finally have no one left to sacrifice or you realize just how badly you need us.

[Hecate shakes her head and walks over to the side of the ring facing the entryway, leaning against the ropes and smirking a bit more.]

Hecate - Now that brings me to something else I want to talk about...

[The videotron blares to life, showing clips from Lester Cartwright's recent promo's offering a 'managerial' role to the females of the WMW. Hecate's expression is unreadable, but her eyes narrow dangerously when certain names are read off..names like Hecate and Jade. The Dark Priestess is silent for several moments after the clips finish before lifting the microphone to her lips.]

Hecate - Lester Cartwright, you think you deserve to have a manager? You think you are good enough to have someone like Druscilla, someone like Amariie or even Valora at your side? Do you actually believe you belong in the ring beside either Jade or myself? You better be happy with that conniving little vixen that you have, for as long as she actually sticks with you.

[Hecate pushes off the ropes and starts to pace around in the ring.]

Hecate - So lets say we actually take you up on this offer, what is in it for us? We get to be the next floozy on your arm, please...we already know Jasmine has to be the one wearing the pants in that relationship. So can't be that can it, are we going to suddenly get to prestige of walking a Champion to ringside? In case your adolescent little mind couldn't get past looking at our bodies, all of us are or have been champions and we don't need a little punk like you to get titles and prestige.

[Hecate pauses, looking around at the crowd with a stumped expression on her face.]

Hecate - I really can't see any benefit to become Lester's manager, so Lester here is my counter-offer. Bring yourself to Graveyard Shift 121, if you actually have any balls at all, come show me that you have talent, that you are ready for the next step. If you can beat me at Graveyard Shift 121, I'll bring you into my school to train and will be your Manager.

[Hecate smirks and starts to climb out of the ring, pausing on the ring apron and bringing the microphone to her lips once again.]

Hecate - And Lester...make sure your health and life insurance policies are paid, you'll need them.

[The Dark Priestess hops off the ring apron, tossing the microphone to a ringside attendant and walks up the ramp with her scepter raised high, the crowd giving her a loud reaction, a lot of cheers and surprisingly not quite so many boos as before.]

AWS Man vs. Marty Poppins

Writer: Garvin

[As the scene opens up, AWS Man is strutting down towards the ring wearing his usual attire. "3.14" by The Bloodhound Gang plays on the PA above him as the crowd gives him a mixed reaction. Wayne Inkster announces him to the crowd.]

Jack Gene - And welcome back everyone to Graveyard Shift 120. It's time for our next contest, as AWS Man faces off against Marty Poppins.

Bill Hughes - You can definitely see that the Insane One has a little extra spring in his step this week, probably still on Cloud Nine after that big win over Adam Pyre at Blood Factory.

Jack Gene - Which is hard to imagine, considering AWS Man is always full of himself.

Bill Hughes - Hey now, he deserves every bit of spring that he has. He's still a Hall of Famer, why can't you give him any credit?

Jack Gene - I can give him credit and I do give him credit. He defeated Adam Pyre... 2 weeks ago.

Bill Hughes - Pfft.

[Just then, out walks Marty Poppins to no music. He scratches his head as he looks around, just standing on the stage. He looks at the crowd as if unsure of who they are and where he is. Wayne Inkster announces him to the crowd.]

Jack Gene - And, here comes his opponent... Marty Poppins. Our first big look at this guy and...

Bill Hughes - What's wrong with him? Why isn't he walking to the ring?

Jack Gene - I don't know, he just stopped there. He looks...

Bill Hughes - He looks lost, Jack.

[Referee Stephen Tyler runs out from the back and meets up with Marty and escorts him to the ring.]

Jack Gene - Yeah, I'm not even sure what we're witnessing here. Tyler is walking him down to the ring.

[As the ref and Marty reach the ring, Tyler points him into the ring, but Poppins stops and starts to back away.]

Jack Gene - It's like... he's afraid to get into the ring, Bill.

Bill Hughes - Well, if he doesn't get in the ring, I'm probably going to take a Peach Break.

Jack Gene - A... Peach... Break...?

Bill Hughes - Yeah! A Hughes Family Peaches Peach Break!

[At that, the camera pans back to show Bill Hughes lean back in his chair holding a can of peaches.]

Bill Hughes - I know what you're saying. You're saying, 'but Bill? That just looks like the same ol' can of peaches.' And in fact, you are correct.

[He then puts his finger on his chin and looks off into the horizon.]

Bill Hughes - Or is it?

[He then turns the can sideways to show the top.]

Bill Hughes - No! No longer do you need a can opener to open up a can of Hughes Family Peaches, it's got a quick tab, like a pop can, that you can crack...

[He cracks open the can.]

Bill Hughes - Pull...

[He pulls off the lid.]

Bill Hughes - And enjoy...

[With that, he takes a spoon and begins to eat the can of peaches. He swallows and lets out a huge sigh of relief.]

Bill Hughes - Be like me and take a Peach Break... with Hughes Family Peaches.

[He looks at the can, as he slowly puts label forward. He turns back to the camera and smiles.]

Bill Hughes - Hughes Family Peaches! They're [bleep]ing Delicious.

[He holds the smile, and then begins to eat as he turns his attention back to Jack. Jack just sits there shaking his head.]

Jack Gene - Well, thanks for that. Anyways, in the ring, we have AWS Man and referee Stephen Tyler. Marty Poppins is on the outside and is refusing to enter.

[Just then, AWS Man slides out of the ring. He walks up to Marty, but Marty runs away from him and slides into the ring.]

Bill Hughes - Finally.

[The ref rings the bell as AWS Man slides back in. He charges Marty, but Marty ducks under him and runs to the opposite corner.]

Jack Gene - And Marty Poppins, avoiding the grip of AWS Man.

Bill Hughes - He's just running away from him.

[AWS Man continues to half-assedly chase Poppins from corner to corner. Finally the ref breaks it up and pulls Poppins to the side. He begins to give him instructions and motions for him to fight AWS Man, but Poppins seems disapproving of this idea.]

Jack Gene - Poppins did sign with WMW to fight, right?

Bill Hughes - That's what I was told.

[AWS Man seems to no longer want to wait and charges out of the corner. He slams a forearm into the side of Poppins head, sending him to the mat. He pulls up Poppins and drives a forearm into his back. As Poppins stands up arching his back, AWS Man swings him around and slams him to the ground with a powerslam.]

Jack Gene - And a powerslam by AWS Man. And... that seemed like it took a lot more out of Poppins than you would have expected.

[Poppins arches his back, as if in a bridge, and screams in pain. AWS Man just hovers over him and chuckles to himself before making a cover.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And AWS Man with a pin! ...1! and Marty Poppins escapes and is crawling towards the corner.

Bill Hughes - Poppins should have stayed down. I won't lie, Poppins is giving me the creeps. I shouldn't have eaten those peaches so quickly. The sight of Poppins is triggering my gag reflex.

[Flash Forward // The shot flashes forward, showing Marty Poppins on the outside of the ring as AWS Man walks quickly behind him. The referee gets to a 7 count. AWS Man darts forward trying to grab ahold of Poppins, but Poppins dodges it and slides back into the ring. As AWS Man slides in, Poppins immediately gets into the corner, pulling the ref in front of him. AWS Man tries to get around the ref, but Poppins is holding on for dear life. AWS Man finally pulls Tyler from Poppins. Poppins begs him not to fight him, but AWS Man doesn't listen. He throws a stiff boot to the midsection. Poppins falls to his knees. AWS Man grabs him by the head and pulls him back up. He swings, but Poppins ducks it. As Poppins turns around, he throws a weak right hand that connects with AWS Man's mask.]

Jack Gene - Oh! Poppins hit him!

Bill Hughes - Wait... what?

[Hughes jumps up as if being asleep for the last 2-3 minutes. Poppins immediately clutches his hand and stumbles away in pain.]

Bill Hughes - Wow. That was the first bit of offense we've seen from Marty Poppins and I think it did more damage to him than AWS Man.

[As Poppins tries to shake out the pain, AWS Man comes from behind him and spins him around. He hits a boot to the midsection, picks him up and slams him down with another powerslam.]

Jack Gene - And a powerslam by AWS Man. And... AWS Man looks to be going up to the top.

Bill Hughes - He's looking to end this match now with a high risk maneuver. All though, I think the thing right now putting AWS Man at risk is just being within 5 feet of Poppins. He looks really sickly.

[As Poppins stands up, he stumbles and accidentally falls into the ropes, sending AWS Man toppling off. He falls hardways on the mat.

Jack Gene - Oh! My god! Poppins knocked him off of the top rope!

[Poppins leans in the corner, holding his back as AWS Man lies on the mat holding his back in pain as well.]

Bill Hughes - Oh this is just rediculous. The ref is telling him to pin him. Is Poppins so far out of it that he really doesn't know where he is?

Jack Gene - I don't know... but he's making a cover...

[Poppins cautiously lays on top of AWS Man to make a really awkwardly executed pin.]

Bill Hughes - That... is the worst pin attempt I think I've ever seen.

Jack Gene - And here's the count! 1... and AWS Man just rolls out from under him.

[Poppins looks at him and as AWS Man makes eye contact with him, he immediately slips back into the corner, asking AWS Man not to continue this fight. AWS Man stands up holding his back. He shakes his head as he looks at Poppins who once again cowers in the corner. He charges Poppins and boots him in the midsection again. As Poppins falls forward, AWS Man catches him and throws him back into the corner. Poppins turns, trying to crawl over the top but AWS Man lifts him up on his shoulders, trying to take him away from the corner. Poppins keeps a hold of the top turnbuckle and after rustling for a few moments, pulls it off. AWS Man finally puts him back down on his feet, and gets behind him with a waistlock, trying to pry him from the ropes. Without much warning through the struggle, Poppins clocks him with a back elbow. AWS Man holds his mask and stumbles backwards. He then regains his head and charges Poppins, but Poppins dodges causing AWS Man to now have his back in the corner. Poppins throws another punch, but this one connects with a lot of force. Unfortunately, it was the exposed ring post that hit. Poppins will hold his hand in pain, screaming with agony. As AWS Man walks out of the corner, he turns Poppins around, lifts him up, and slams him down to the mat with an Emerald Fusion.]

Jack Gene - My God!

Bill Hughes - He Dropped Him On His Freakin' Face!

Jack Gene - And here's the pin! ...1! ...2! ...3! And the match is over.

Bill Hughes - Finally.

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner... AWS Man (also known as Bill)!

[The referee checks on Marty Poppins who lays motionless in the center of the ring. AWS Man exits the ring and walks up the ramp.]

Jack Gene - And AWS Man defeats Marty Poppins.

Bill Hughes - Marty Poppins is probably one of the worst fighters I have ever seen. He wasn't a fighter, he was a sideshow act.

Jack Gene - He was probably just scared about being in the same ring as AWS Man.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, I guess I could see that. Him doing well in a match against AWS Man is ricockulous.

Jack Gene - Re... nevermind. We'll be right back.

[The scene fades.]

Return of Confessions!

Written by: Rob

[The camera moves backstage to show Father Nathan sitting down in a plain steel folding chair. Behind him stands his cross, the Ace Superior Championship wrapped around it, and his bible rests on his lap. Next to him sits a brown burlap bag. He has a content smile on his face.]

Father Nathan - Well, hello WMW! You know, I haven't had a match for a couple of weeks now and I was thinking that mayhap it was time to bring back an old favorite...

[The crowd starts to cheer a bit as Father Nathan nods.]

Father Nathan - That's right, it's time for 'Confessions with Father Nathan'!

[Crowd pops big time.]

Father Nathan - Now for those who forgot or are not familiar with the set up of the show, here is how things work. This is one of those moments where I mix my to jobs and I give my views on important moral and ethical issues that face us, be it in everyday lives, or in this rough and tumble world of Professional Wrestling. Don't forget you can send in your questions, concerns and issues to me as well folks...

[Father Nathan reaches into the bag and pulls out a card.]

Father Nathan - Ah. Our first topic is from Janet hailing from right here in Cleveland. She writes:

Father Nathan;

I've been paying attention to the recent debate over illegal immigration. The Catholic Church and others has condemned the right of Arizona to regulate their own borders and seems to think that for the United States to enforce it's immigration laws is immoral! I notice that both you, and the friar are immigrants, is that why the Church supports illegal immigration? How can you justify your stance?

Janet Warpinski, Cleveland, Ohio.

[Father Nathan sighs a bit and shakes his head. He then reaches into his wallet an pulls out a card. As the camera zooms in, we see that it is a card that says Father Nathan is a legal alien resident. Not yet a citizen, but here legally. He tucks the card away and looks into the camera.]

Father Nathan - Imagine, Janet. If a police officer ordered you to prove you were here legally, because he found out your name was 'Warpinski' which, or because you were overheard speaking your ethnic language. To enforce your laws is not immoral, but how you choose to enforce those laws is. I agree that illegal immigration is a problem. I agree that it needs to be stopped. But we must remember that we are talking about our fellow man here. How we treat them determines where we fall on the scales of morality. Now, there are many solutions to this problem. As I am not yet an American citizen, I'm still waiting on the list for that, I've finished my classes, I just have to wait for the last few bits of Bureaucracy and to take my Constitution test. But, fact remains I am not yet an American Citizen, and because of that, I'm not going to go too in depth here, but I think it's important to remember that America is a nation of Immigrants... unless you're Native American, ye can trace your ancestry back to somewhere else. The law in Arizona won't change anything, most law enforcement places and groups have already said that. The only thing it does is set us back to the 1960's where ya got white people on one side, Our Hispanic brothers and sisters on another side, and everyone else caught in the middle. I believe the best way to solve this problem is to first secure the borders, then we can encourage the illegal immigrants here to come forward, examine them on a case by case basis and if they have committed no other crime, we fine them, ensure they are going through the same process I am going through now and help them become citizens if that's what they want to do. We also need to punish the employers of illegal immigrants. Because they treat these poor people like slave labor and believe me when I say there is a special place in Hell for those greedy bastards.

[Father Nathan pulls out another card and reads it]

Dear Father Nathan;

You're awesome man! But seriously, why don't you just nail Eric Dillinger to your cross and get it over and done with? How many times you gonna have to fight that guy anyhow?

WMWFan1

Father Nathan - Hmm. Apparently an online submission this go around. That works. Well, WMWFan1. To quote St. Peter, Eric Dillinger is 'not worthy to suffer as our Lord suffered.' Now the issues Mr. Dillinger and I have with each other are well documented, and he is doing a great job of nailing his own coffin shut with his conspiracy theories and his sneaky underhanded frame jobs, petty theft, and just wishful thinking. I really have no respect left for the man at all, but I plan to keep trying to teach him the error of his ways and help him. If chooses not to go that route, then as my good friend Tera says, I'll be more then happy to keep knocking the schoolyard bully that is Eric Dillinger on his arse until he gets the message that petty thuggery doesn't work in pro-wrestling.

[Father Nathan pulls out another card and reads it.]

Father Nathan;

I am writing to you in hopes that not all the men in the Catholic Church are sexist cowards that hide behind nobility while pushing a far-right agenda. I am sure you have heard of Sister Margaret McBride, a nun who was on the ethics board of St. Joesph's hospital and medical center in Arizona, was recently excommunicated for granting permission to perform a life-saving abortion that had it not been done, would have killed both the Mother and the Child. Now, the Catholic Church also opposed Healthcare reform and I saw YOUR name as one of the people that stood against Healthcare reform while Catholic nuns pushed for it. What the hell? Is this right? Is this moral? How is it you can punish a nun for saving a woman's life and yet allow pedophile priests to continue committing their crimes?

Please, tell me you have at least a little heart and compassion in you. I await your take on this situation with baited breath.

Maryanne Maloney, Chicago, Illinois.

[Father Nathan sighs and looks down, thinking for several long moments before he finally nods and speaks:]

Father Nathan - Firstly, Maryanne. About me. Yes I opposed Healthcare reform. I understand the arguments of our brave Sisters who dedicate literally everything they have to the Church and Our Lord, Jesus that some reform was better then no reform, and I sincerely hope I am proven wrong and that overtime, the law improves and changes to cover EVERYONE. But....I don't see that happening. I see this bill as weak, ineffective and I'm afraid it will be written off and removed as a failure before it has a chance to get going and let the major benefits kick in.

As for Sister McBride...

[Father Nathan sighs and shakes his head.]

Father Nathan - I pray for the poor woman every day. Truly, what happened here is...wrong without a doubt. I know I am supposed to say that Abortion is always wrong, but among my previous jobs for the Church before being assigned to lead a Parish, I did some law work, studying the Laws and regulations of our Church and the situation in which Sister McBride acted should qualify as an exception to our normal stance on abortions. The Church does not always excommunicate women for abortions, and we recognize that sometimes, as horrible a choice as it is, it must be done. At the very least, Sister McBride should be allowed to confess and repent of her sins, because if we stand for nothing else, does the Catholic Church not stand for the belief that no matter what a person has done, they can find forgiveness and redemption? I have spoken to my Bishop about this matter and I am hopeful we will be able to find someway to help our brave Sister out.

[Father Nathan stands up and nods a bit as he looks into the camera.]

Father Nathan - That's about all the time I have for the fan interaction part of this segment. To those who wrote in but didn't get your card drawn tonight, have faith, I will try to get to your answer on future Confessions episodes. But right now...I have a few other things on my mind. I've sat back and watched things go about as far as I can. I can see sooner or later the Champions of WMW are going to have to pick sides in this war between Brad Johnson and Sault St. Marie. And Ol' Father Nathan is prayin' for guidance and which side I'm gonna throw my chips in with is a decision I'm thinkin' long and hard about and that decision is coming soon. But I'm seein' far too much here in the WMW that is putting me ill at ease, and it's not just Eric Dillinger that is on the verge of paying the Price of Sin... but..I've used up my time for tonight, so the rest will have to wait for the future, but a Reckoning is set to come.

[Father Nathan takes up his cross, and his bag, walking off camera as the scene fades to black.]

Arick Wills vs. Black Friar

Writer: Arick

[As the shot opens up Black Friar stands in the center of the ring waiting for his opponent. Wayne Inkster announces Black Friar.]

Jack Gene - And welcome back everyone to Graveyard Shift 120 as Black Friar awaits his opponent, who last week attacked him after his match.

[Just then "Breakeven" by The Script plays over the P.A. system as "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills makes his way down to the ring in a fancy robe. Wayne Inkster announces Arick Wills.]

Bill Hughes - Well, he's not going to have to wait too much longer, here comes Arick Wills.
Lets take you back to last week and show you the brutal attack from Arick Wills on Black
Friar.

[Footage from Graveyard Shift [119] plays over the titantron. The footage shows that Arick Wills has applied the Magnificent Crossface on Black Friar as he screams in pain. The ref signals for the bell to be rung. The ref advises Arick Wills to break the hold, and Arick decides to listen to the ref and break the hold. As Arick Wills begins to leave ringside the paramedics run down to the ring to check on Black Friar. The scene fades.]

Jack Gene - This is going to be an interesting match, as the referee calls for the bell.

Bill Hughes - The two circle around the ring until they lockup. Black Friar gets in a headlock, but Arick Wills shoves him off only to be shoulder taken down to the mat. They separate and Black Friar allows Arick to get back up. They lockup again and this time Arick Wills gets in a headlock, but he gets shoulder taken down for a second time. Once again, Arick is given a chance to get back up. Arick Wills begins to tease a test of strength, but kicks Black Friar in the midsection and takes him down into a Fujiwara Armbar.

[Flash Forward // Arick Wills back to the arm, drops back with the key lock, tried to wrap the legs but Black Friar blocks that. Black Friar works to his feet, but Arick Wills with a knee to the gut. Arick Wills right back on the arm with an arm bar, but Black Friar fights out it with right hands to the face of Arick Wills. Arick Wills attempts a clothesline, but Black Friar ducks it and connects with In Pace Requiscat(latin for rest in peace). Black Friar goes for the pinfall, but Arick Wills is able to pop out at two.]

Jack Gene - Black Friar connects with his version of the Codebreaker, but was not able to get the 3 count.

Bill Hughes - Arick Wills is showing that he still has some fight left in him.

Jack Gene - Black Friar now has control of this match up. Black Friar brings Arick Wills to his feet and connects with a nice T-Bone Suplex.

[Flash Forward // Arick Wills rolls to the outside Black Friar follows in hot pursuit. The two brawl and Black Friar slams Arick's face off of the announce table. Black Friar tosses The King of Wrestling back into the ring and goes up top. As he jumps off, Arick Wills kicks Black Friar and hits the Bow Down (The Pedigree). Arick Wills quickly follows up with the Magnificent Crossface. Arick Wills has a tight grip on Black Friar, but Black Friar powers his way to the ropes. The referee gives Arick Wills to the count of five to release the hold, but he doesn't. The referee calls for the bell.]

Jack Gene - It looks like Arick Wills has snapped.

Bill Hughes - The referee continues to call for the bell, but Arick Wills will not release the hold.

Jack Gene - Here comes WMW officials to help get Arick Wills off of Black Friar.

Wayne Inkster - The winner of this match by DQ is Black Friar!

[The paramedics now make thier way down to the ring to check up on Black Friar. Arick Wills begins to yell at Black Friar.]

Jack Gene - I think I just heard Arick Wills say that he plans to continue to make Black Friar life a living hell.

Bill Hughes - Arick Wills seems very bitter about losing that Heartlands Over The Top Battle Royal. I don't think Black Friar is going to take this lying down. We shall see what happens next week.

[The scene fades.]

Segment

Written by: Aaron, Adam, Amanda, and Rob

[’Can Die No More’ by Lake of Tears plays over the PA and the crowd boos resoundingly as Druscilla walks out from the back, her newly won Great Lakes Championship slung over her shoulder. Druscilla is wearing her trademark arrogant smirk as she calmly makes her way down the entryway and into the ring, taking a microphone as she prepares to speak.]

Jack Gene - Well, it looks like we’re going to hear from the new champ, again. This should be...interesting.

Bill Hughes - This should be great! We have a true success story here, Jack! Do you know that Druscilla’s first wrestling match was in January, 2009? That means in just over a year, Druscilla has climbed to the very top of Wrestling Midwest! What can you say to top THAT?

Jack Gene - Jade and Kronin did it faster.

[The commentators are cut off as Druscilla looks around the crowd, egging them on before she speaks.]

Druscilla - You can boo all you bloody want, it won’t change the fact that I am the new Great Lakes Champion. Now, first, if you’ll all quiet down.... I’d like to give a token of respect to my opponent. Kronin. You fought a bloody damn good match. Perhaps though, you should have taken me a bit seriously. I mean, let’s be fair here. You did write me off, and I made you pay the bloody price for it, by taking this belt from you. Still, you fought with honor, you accepted a challenge you did not have to, and gave it your all. There is no shame in losing to a superior athlete though.

Bill Hughes - What class! Druscilla is even being nice to that useless bum, Kronin! How can you hate this woman, Jack?

Jack Gene - Oh gee.. is this a multiple choice question? Cause I got a few of them stashed up.

[The boos grow louder and ‘Kronin!’ chants break out as Druscilla paces around the ring.]

Druscilla - Come on! BOOO! BOOO! That’s right! Insult the very person who is here, performing night in and night out for YOUR benefit, You might hate me, but I have made this company better, and now that I am the Great Lakes Champion, I will continue to defend the honor and integrity of this championship belt and company. See. What you sycophants and bottom feeders don’t realize is... you don’t know what’s best for you. You don’t. You cheer mindlessly for people like Valora. Someone who I promise you could give less then a [bleep] about you all. Kronin is at least worthy of your attention, but I’m simply better able to take this belt and this company where it needs to be and furthermore I-

[’Sonne’ by Rammstein hits over the PA as Kronin walks out, as the crowd explodes into cheers. Kronin nods to the crowd, holding up a fist over his head before making his way down to the ring and climbing into the ring, grabbing his own mic as he nods.]

Kronin - You know something, Dru. You’re right. I did underestimate you. I know you’re a serious threat and all, but I obviously underestimated how quickly you were improving your game. Now, I’m not one for making excuses, but you know as well as I do that you won the match, fair and square. But I know you’re upset that Lil threw in the towel. It denied you what you wanted to hear, didn’t it Dru? Admit it. You wanted to hear me scream. You wanted to hear me say ‘I Quit.’ Wanted to see me tap out... so lemme do you a solid here...

[Kronin walks right up to Dru, staring her in the eyes.]

Kronin - And introduce you to my friend. You might know him. His name is ‘Rematch Clause.’ And he says if you really wanna be champ... you gotta beat me again. Oh, and I dug something special out of my collection for you....

[Kronin produces his own gauntlet and drops it Druscilla’s feet as the crowd goes wild.]

Kronin - So how bout it? Think you can stop me from becoming a 3 time Great Lakes Champ?

[Druscilla narrows her eyes as she nods.]

Druscilla - Heh. You want some more Noble Judgment? You shall have it.

[At that moment, “Three Point One Four” by the Bloodhound Gang hits the PA, and the crowd shifts back to boos as AWS Man (also known as Bill) struts out. Kronin and Druscilla both grit their teeth and turn to look at the Insane One as he marches down the ramp and grabs a mic at ringside before sliding in.]

Bill Hughes – Finally, this little talkfest just got interesting!

Jack Gene – What did we do to deserve AWS Man “gracing” us with his presence here? What does this even have to do with him?

Bill Hughes – You kidding? AWS Man is on perhaps the roll of his career, Jack! Of course he’s going to want to leverage that towards a GLC shot!

Jack Gene – Roll of his…? He beat Adam Pyre, who he’s always saying sucks, and Marty Poppins, who might not even realize he’s a wrestler!

[As the boos eventually start to quiet down, AWS Man (also known as Bill) begins speaking while pacing back and forth in front of Kronin and Dru.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Now, maybe my ears deceive me – which is freakin’ entirely possible; ever since we had a falling out over whether the Lost finale was good or not, they’ve been holding a grudge against me – but it sounds like you two are talking about the next GLC defense without even mentioning me. Which is kinda like talking about Hitler’s leadership of Germany without bringing up that he had a bad habit of wanting to take over the world and kill him some Jews. I should obviously be in that match. Freak, even though everyone seems to have forgotten it, I am the GLC division. I’ve been in all its most memorable matches, and I’ve held the title longer than freakin’ anyone.

[The Insane One pauses and simply shrugs at the crowd booing.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Yeah, if you people boo hard enough maybe it will make that not true. Oh, wait, except it freakin’ won’t, so you’re just wasting your breath because you’re stupid.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) turns and points at the title on Druscilla’s shoulder.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – And I’d be holding that belt right freakin’ now if Pyrite hadn’t screwed me over in my last shot at it. I know it, Vajayjay knew it, and you should know it if all that tea you Brits drink hasn’t rotted your brain yet. But I took care of Arcade Phyre for that. He was punished for his actions at Blood Sausage Factory … and freakin’ how! So now with that taken care of, did you really think I wouldn’t come back for what’s mine?

[The Insane One shifts his pointy finger over towards Kronin.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Krumpet, I didn’t get my GLC rematch for months after you stole the title from me, so I don’t freakin’ see why you should get yours immediately. Or, ever, for that matter. For crying out freak, I can smell your hippie stench from over here. That smell better not still be on the title when I win it.

[Kronin shakes his head and smirks, turning his attention to AWS Man, the crowd cheering as the two men stand face to face.]

Kronin - Oh? Well, how bout this then, porn for brains? You were the one who decided to wait months before cashing in your rematch. Likely because I made you say ‘I Quit’ to win this damn title. You wanna talk about who knows what? Then look me in my eyes when I say this, you circus freak reject... I. Beat. You. You hit me with everything you could muster and you couldn’t beat me. That’s why you waited until Valora had the title. Cause you knew where you would have to go to beat me and you weren’t able to do that, were you? No. You weren’t. You think you can get the title back now? Still comes back around to the same thing. You’re avoiding a fight with me, because you know I got your number.

[Druscilla smirks as she listens to Kronin and nods, turning her attention to AWS Man as well.]

Druscilla - Well, well. Amoeba man wants a title shot, hmm? And your only qualification is what, exactly? Beating Adam Pyre? Half of the WMW roster qualifies for a GLC shot by that logic. What exactly have you done recently? You throw out past accomplishments, but it took you 5 tries to finally beat Jade. You ran and hid after Kronin took the title from you. And while Adam Pyre interfered, I highly doubt you would have beaten Valora, who, much as I can’t stand the woman, she is at least 50 times better as champion then you could ever hope to be. So I don’t see why I-

[In the midst of the bickering between the three wrestlers, “Kill You” by Dethklok blares out of the arena speakers.]

Bill Hughes - Good God, do we really need another person in there to argue with everyone else?

Jack Gene - That’s not just any person, that’s Adam Pyre! No one has heard a peep from him since his loss at Blood Factory!

Bill Hughes - I didn’t think that was odd. I thought he just finally chose to shrivel up and die after AWS Man (also known as Bill) destroyed him.

[Pyre walks to the ring slowly, still a bit banged up from Blood Factory. He smiles and high fives a few fans, but it’s pretty clear that he’s not as jovial and carefree as usual. He walks around the ring and grabs a mic from the timekeeper, then slowly walks up the steps whilst the other three wrestlers glare at him, Dru and AWS Man specifically. Pyre holds up his hands as if to say “easy” and climbs through the ropes. He holds the mic up to his face.]

Adam Pyre - Now hold on just a second. Listen, I know I’m not exactly the person anyone expected to be out here. But I’ve been doing a lot of thinking over the past two weeks, and I’ve come to a decision of sorts.

[Pyre pauses for a second as the other wrestlers posture around the ring, annoyed.]

Adam Pyre - Now I know that I’m not even close to what the face of this company should be. I get that. And I know that I’ve spent most of this year losing more than I won. Finally, I’m aware that I’m probably not even in consideration for contention. But that brings me to my decision. I’ve scraped and struggled to get a shot at that title that Dru has around her... shoulder... Since I came back to WMW, I’ve gotten one shot at it, just one. And in order to get that shot I had to be sneaky and underhanded. And I lost. And I told myself after that loss that I was going to do it the honest way from now on. But, no matter what I did or said, I couldn’t climb that ladder if my life depended on it.

[Pyre turns to AWS Man and stares him dead in the eyes.]

Adam Pyre - At Blood Factory, I wanted to beat you so bad I could taste it. When I stood behind that curtain, before my music hit, all I could think about was making you bleed by any means necessary, and I didn’t even care about titles or standings. But now I realize how big a win that match would have been, and I also realize that maybe I just don’t have the guts I used to have. So with a very heavy heart, I’m announcing that I plan to retire after Party in the Plaza...

[The crowd sighs with sadness followed by boos when the Insane One points and laughs at Pyre. Dru smirks slightly while Kronin looks indifferent. AWS Man (also known as Bill) can be heard yelling, “That’s right, go back to freakin’ Bavaria!” ... which everybody either ignores or looks confused by.]

Adam Pyre - Unless...

[The crowd perks up as AWS Man stops laughing.]

Adam Pyre - Unless I can win that title.

[Pyre points to the Great Lakes Championship.]

Adam Pyre - So Druscilla, if there’s anyone you should consider to fight with that title on the line, it should be me. I know I don’t deserve anything, but all I’m asking for is one last chance. And if I’m such a pushover, it should be an easy win for you. Not to mention the fact that you’d be the ma-- er... Woman that retired “The King of Freaks”.

[Kronin and AWS Man start to bicker once more, again making their cases for title shots as Pyre simply stands there with his arms open. Druscilla smirks as she thinks about this and then holds up a hand, silencing the crowd as she gets ready to speak.]

Druscilla - Well, I’ll be damned. Adam Pyre, you insolent little cockroach, you actually managed to squeeze a good idea out of that amoeba like brain of yours, bravo, old chap. But see, what you just did here, aside from signing your own bloody death warrant, is you have potentially put Kronin and AWS Man (also known as insufferable degenerate) in a similar position.

[Druscilla turns to AWS Man and Kronin.]

Druscilla - How bout this, gentlemen? A Fatal Four way match. Everyone must risk something. To lead this company requires sacrifice, after all. I will risk my title, and also, my reputation as losing in my first title defence would be quite humiliating. Adam Pyre has chosen to wager his career, and I accept. So Kronin? AWS Man? What will YOU risk to become Great Lakes Champion?

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) taps his foot for a moment, thinking.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Well, I just want to say this is freakin’ retardo. I shouldn’t have to sacrifice anything to get a GLC shot. You three should have to sacrifice something just for the honor of getting beat by a legend like me. Buuuu-freakin’-uut, since I’m not really sacrificing anything unless I lose the match, which is quite unpossible, then… What the freakin’ hell? I’ll get the stupid fans’ stupid hopes up, and say my paintball mask. But, really, that’s not gonna happen.

[Druscilla turns and smirks, looking at Kronin.]

Druscilla - Kronin? What will you be giving up?

[Kronin looks around the stadium for a moment lost in thought. It really seems like he has no idea what to put on the line. Finally Kronin smirks and nods to himself before looking over to Druscilla.]

Kronin - Alright. If I get pinned to lose this match, I’m out of the Great Lakes Division, for one year. I get pinned or tap out at Party in the Plaza 2010, I can’t re-enter the GLC race until after Party in the Plaza 2011. This also will mean that if I win a match like the All-In Challenge or Ace in the Hole, I have to use the shots for a belt other then the Great Lakes Championship.

Jack Gene - Wow! Kronin wagering his spot in the GLC division! A year out of the GLC could really be a game changer for Kronin’s career!

Bill Hughes - Meh...sounds a bit weak to me. Only one year? Pyre and AWS Man are wagering things that will affect them forever. I say Kronic has to do better then that.

[Druscilla smirks and shakes her head.]

Druscilla - Not a bad start, Kronin. But I require one more thing. In addition to a year without you in the GLC, you drop the stupid Rock Star image. You get pinned or submit, WMW sees the last of ‘The Master of Rock and Shock’

[Kronin narrows his eyes, for a rare time, a look of what could be called anger marks his face.]

Kronin - Heh. Fine. You three wanna try and end the Age of Awesomeness... I say step up and bring it. I’ll Rock and Shock the hell out of all three of you!

Jack Gene - WOW! How’s That for risk? Kronin is risking the very identity these fans know and love him as! He’s essentially risking his own career now as well!

Bill Hughes - Yes! Finally we can send the hippie back to Woodstock! Or...wherever the hell he’s from. You know these hippies are like Gypises.. vagrants, all of them...

Jack Gene - [sigh.] Once again, folks, The opinions of Bill Hughes are his and his alone and in no way, shape or form, represent the views of Wrestling Midwest or Sportstime Ohio.

Bill Hughes - But they totally should.

Jack Gene - No.

[The scene fades.]

Sault St. Marie is Happy

Written by: Garvin and Amanda

[The shot opens up inside of the ring, where Sault St. Marie stands wearing his normal suited attire, along with a very exaggerated smile. As the camera pans towards him, he looks around.]

Sault St. Marie - I think it's appropriate to really take in the reality that your new Great Lakes Champion is Druscilla. I mean...

[The crowd boos. SSM looks around and smiles.]

Sault St. Marie - Oh, come now. Show some respect. Today is truly a great day, and if you don't realize it, you're an idiot.

[The crowd continues to boo. Most chanting "Sault Sucks!"]

Sault St. Marie - Sorry, I forgot. We are in Cleveland, and the fact remains, most of you are idiots. But, with that said, I've got a bit of business to take care of here.

[The crowd, now so deafening that SSM can barely even think. He looks around and shakes his head.]

Sault St. Marie - There seems to be this belief that, a few people were hurt by what took place, not just at Blood Factory 2010 or last week at Graveyard Shift 119. I mean, you look at Hecate. Poor Hecate, thinking she was just going to enter in and take the Ace Superior Championship, not just in her first shot against the title, but in the Blood Factory match. Pitiful. And then you look at Kronin. Kronin had his little, naive heart crushed when Druscilla took the GLC away from him. But he was only a casualty because he just wasn't smart enough to make the right decision.

[More boos.]

Sault St. Marie - And, then, that brings me to Valora Salinas.

[The crowd pops and begins to chant for Valora.]

Sault St. Marie - I suppose you could look at Valora as being a victim because, she took her rematch against Kronin, and at the last moment, I changed the match to include the person I believed to be the most deserving of that title shot. Now, my critics, all of the Valora fans, they've all said the same thing: Valora got screwed out of a fair shot at winning the GLC. To me, though?

[He shakes his head and smiles.]

Sault St. Marie - To me, if Valora was meant to have the title, it would be around her waist right now.

[The crowd boos.]

Sault St. Marie - If Valora was meant to be the Champion, then it didn't matter if it was Valora vs. Kronin, or Valora vs. 44 people, like she faced in MVW. Something she touts as one of her biggest victories. The fact remains, Valora is not the Champion. She did not walk out of Blood Factory with it, the person wearing the Championship is Druscilla, so stop the crying. Stop the whining.

["Sault Sucks" chants continue to ring through the crowd.]

Sault St. Marie - Oh, boo hoo. Continue to cry about it. Continue to make a big stink about it, as if it's my fault. As if it's Druscilla's fault. As if it was anyone's fault other than Valora's. She... failed. Got it?

[A plastic water bottle reaches the ring, just narrowly missing SSM. He looks at it as he points to security to rid the crowd of the fan who threw it.]

Sault St. Marie - You can continue to throw your ignorant hate at me, or you can realize that Valora is not Championship material. In fact, she doesn't belong anywhere close to a title shot. It's time for Valora to earn her stripes here. Because, it's not about what the fans want. It's not about what Valora wants. It's what is right for this business and that's for Valora to start from the bottom.

[Just then, 'Meaning of Life' by Disturbed blairs over the PA and the crowd shifts from boos to massive cheers as Valora walks out, lead pipe in hand. She looks dead through Sault St. Marie and charges forward, but is cut off by security who wrestles her for and eventually removes the lead pipe... after Valora lays one of the security guards out with it. She then slides into the ring while security is distracted and gets to her feet and walks up to Sault St. Marie as the crowd chants "Kick his ass!" Before she can speak, though, Sault cuts her off.]

Sault St. Marie - You've come out here to disrespect me again, I see.

Valora - Heh, well I-

Sault St. Marie - No, no. See, you've said enough. With your losses... not "loss", but losses at Blood Factory, you have made it clear that you do not deserve another shot at a title. These title shots aren't to be wasted. You either come to fight, or don't come at all, and you, Valora, have obviously forgotten who and where you are.

[Valora narrows her eyes and pushes Sault St. Marie.]

Valora - I'm talking now, you stupid [bleep]ing gringo, so shut up. Now, you're right. I'll agree with you I got no one to blame for Blood Factory but myself. I ain't gonna whine and cry bout that shit. But I am going to get my title back. Cause see, when I first got here... I felt the same way you did. I couldn't believe my career had hit such a [bleep]ing low I had to wrestle in Cleveland.

[The crowd boos, Sault St. Maries gestures using Valora's statements to back up his own but Valora holds up a finger.]

Valora - BUT, The more I hung around this place... the more I was reminded about home.

[Valora points to the crowd.]

Valora - The [bleep]ing people get shit on every day of their god damn lives by rich pricks like you! But they keep working hard, they keep fighting and they keep getting up after they've been knocked down, so come on. Hit me with whatever you got, Salty Balls, because I LOVE this [bleep]ing town, and like my theme song says... 'I wanna get psycho'

[The crowd roars in thunderous cheers as 'Valora!' chants break out. Valora walks right up to Sault St. Marie and smirks.]

Valora - So... whatcha got to say about that?

Sault St. Marie - No, the correct statement would be, "Sir, what can I do for you now?"

[The crowd boos as Valora clenches her fists. She holds back from going after him.]

Sault St. Marie - And my response would be...

[He gets into her face.]

Sault St. Marie - You shut up and stop wasting the companies money on censoring every other word of yours, and start at the bottom.

[The crowd continues to boo as Valora raises her fist, looking as if she might actually hit Sault St. Marie, but she doesn't at this time.]

Sault St. Marie - Starting tonight, you are no longer a main eventer. Starting tonight, you are not fighting for a Championship. You are fighting for a job. You know the feeling you have in your gut right now, like you want to break stuff? Like, you want to hit me? Well, there are plenty of people in the back who have felt the same way about you since you walked all over them. So, tonight, that's where you will begin. Fighting at the bottom of the ladder against the people you've screwed over to get where you were...

Jack Gene - What? This is rediculous!

Sault St. Marie - Take your opponent tonight for instance. His dream was to hold the Hardcore Championship. And you destroyed it.

[Valora glances back and then turns back to Sault, smirking.]

Valora - Thank you. Here I thought dealing with you was going to be hard, but you're signing your own death warrant. Not to you-

[Valora turns to the back]

Valora - And all of those ass kissers in the back! Anyone of you are welcome to accept Saulty Balls McGee's hit on me... but I swear to [Bleep]ing god I will deliver each person who accepts Salty's hit back to him in a bloody heap. So, let's see who victim number one is.

Sault St. Marie - Oh, Victim #1? How cute. Unfortunately, you've just named yourself. Because, tonight, he will destroy your dream of being taken seriously here in WMW ever again.

[With that, he points to the back.]

Valora vs. Bob Wire

Written by: TBD

['Elite' by the Deftones plays over the speakers and Bob Wire makes his way down to the ring, carrying a steel chair, and slides into the ring, pacing around as he and Valora trade angry words.]

Jack Gene -
Well folks... I know I'm supposed to remain impartial and all but... Valora is getting royally screwed over here. I really don't see how what Sault St. Marie is doing is best for Wrestling Midwest OR Sportstime Ohio. And now, Valora is taking on Bob Wire in a Hardcore match, and who does Sault St. Marie think he's fooling, saying Bob Wire's dreams were destroyed by Valora?

Bill Hughes - Well he has a right to be angry. Look at it this way, Jack. Let's say you've been working your whole life to win commentator of the year or something like that. You do the homework, you know the wrestling moves and lingo, you do all the stuff I make fun of you daily for, only to find out that there is no such award, or that worse there was such an award but someone won it and then retired it because they got tired of proving they were the best all the time. People forget that Valora retired the title to advance her own career. It was a selfish act on her part.

Jack Gene - Really? Because I seem to recall Valora saying that when she retired the belt, she'd gladly bring it back if someone wanted a shot at it. Seems all Bob Wire has to do is ask for a shot and boom, we have a Hardcore Title match. Now Bob Wire has been wrestling in CMW for a bit, but you gotta ask yourself how smart it is to challenge a former Great Lakes Champion, former Ace Superior Champion, and current Hardcore Champion in your first match back, especially with the foul mood Valora seems to be in at the moment. Well-deserved, of course, given what we just saw go down here...

Bill Hughes - So... Bob Wire should be scared because it's Valora's time of the month?

[The shot moves to the ring where Bob Wire has started the match off by nailing Valora in the head with the steel chair, sending her staggering a bit. Bob Wire rears back and nails Valora again, knocking her to her back. He continues to thrash Valora with the chair as the crowd boos before he finally tosses the chair out of the ring and slides out, looking under the ring for more weapons. Finding Valora's lead pipe he grins and grabs it, coming into the ring. Valora, lays on the ground holding her hand as she struggles up to her knees. Bob Wire swings but Valora ducks burying her fist into Bob Wire's stomach before hitting him again in the face, as Bob Wire hits the mat, we see Valora is wearing brass knuckles.]

Jack Gene - Well Bob wire started this match off strong, wailing on Valora with that chair but Valora isn't new to the Hardcore lifestyle, and she fights back.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, but she's been out of the loop for awhile now... we'll see how long she can go.

[The match jumps forward a bit. Bob Wire and Valora, sans brass knuckles, are trading punches in the middle of the ring. Bob Wire breaks it up with a knee to the gut and a punch, right into Valora's eye, sending the Latina wrestler to the mat. Bob Wire pulls grabs her legs and tries to lock on the Texas Cloverleaf submission hold but Valora kicks him off and jumps to her feet, only to be met with a thumb to the eyes from Bob Wire. Bob Wire grins and goes for another dirty move but Valora cuts him off with a kick to the groin, doubling him over as Valora draws her patented box cutter and cuts a deep gash in Bob Wire's arm, before lunging in at him with it. Bob Wire dodges out of the way though, thrusting the point of his elbow into Valora's throat before planting a big boot to the side of her head. Bob Wire slides out of the ring and sets up a wooden table. Meanwhile, Valora gets up and collects her box cutter, saving it for later by putting it back in her pocket and collects her brass knuckles, which were lying in the ring, slipping them back onto her hand, she runs towards Bob Wire and jumps onto the ropes, trying for a springboard flying forearm smash but Bob Wire moves out of the way and Valora lands on the table on her feet, steadying herself a bit. Bob Wire grabs a steel chair and turns around into a Valora dropkick, sending him to the floor mat hard. Valora pulls Bob Wire to his feet and nails him with her Aztec Double Elbow Slash, Opening up a gash on his head as her elbow cracks him in the face, before hitting the other side of his face a fraction of a second later as she pulls her elbow back. Valora leads him to the table and lays him down on it before sliding into the ring and waving to the crowd before Jumping up onto the ropes and springboarding off, driving Bob Wire through the table with a springboard 450 splash, both wrestlers laying strewn about the wreckage of the table..]

Jack Gene - We're seeing blood in this match! Valora is living up to her promise!

Bill Hughes - Yeah, well Bob Wire won't go down like a little bitch, he'll answer back.

Jack Gene - Valora is first out of the wreckage of that table and is on a knee. Bob Wire is crawling off in another direction, Valora sees him and OHH!

[The match jumps to the action being described as Valora runs forward along the apron, jumping off, only to be caught in mid air by a massive baseball like swing of the steel chair by Bob Wire, catching Valora on the head and knocking her inside out and into the steel ring steps. Valora gets up, bleeding from the head now, as well. The two fighters begin trading punches again, until Bob Wire takes another cheap shot, kicking Valora below the belt before grabbing a baseball bat and taking careful aim, swinging and cracking Valora in the right knee with the bat, sending Valora to the ground holding her knee and crying out in pain. Bob Wire beats Valora with the bat, alternating between her back and her knee before finally tossing the bat aside and playing to the crowd, who showers him with boos. Bob Wire pulls Valora to her feet and slams her face and head first into the steel ring steps before tossing her into the ring, climbing in after her.]

Jack Gene - Good God! This is brutal! I remember why I hate Hardcore Matches now..

Bill Hughes - Well, maybe Valora will learn. You know, Sault St. Marie is a reasonable guy. If Valora swallows her pride and just admits she was wrong and is willing to work WITH Sault St. Marie instead of against him, I'm sure he'd let bygones be bygones.

Jack Gene - You really think Valora would do that?

Bill Hughes - Why not? Sault St. Marie has what Valora wants. Money. She's said herself she's a mercenary. Mercenaries are for hire.

[As the shot moves back to the ring, we see Bob Wire lock on the Texas Cloverleaf submission hold, causing Valora to grit her teeth in pain as Luna Pier asks her if she quits but she shakes her head no, crawling over towards the ropes before rolling through and managing to escape the hold, struggling to her feet. Bob Wire growls and places a steel chair on the mat in the middle of the ring, he drags Valora over and hooks her arms and goes to lift her up into his version of the Tiger Driver called the Wire Driver... but Valora hops into the air into the hold, her feet catching Bob Wire in the face, before she leans forward and comes down into a seated position, driving Bob Wire into the steel chair face first with a version of the X-Factor, bringing a loud roar from the crowd as Valora rolls over and slowly gets to her feet, making her way to the turnbuckle...]

Jack Gene - OUCH! Valora just pulled out the oldie but goodie, the X-Factor or, in Valora's case, maybe it's the Aztec Factor. Either way, Bob Wire's face just got driven into a steel chair and it looks like Valora is going up top to finish this match off, but can she climb the turnbuckle?

Bill Hughes - After Bob Wire used her knee for batting practice? I'm thinking not very likely.

[Valora tries to climb the turnbuckle and grimaces in pain. Suddenly she stops in mid move and climbs down. She looks around to the crowd and yells out. "Watch this shit!" She then runs forward, jumping up into a handspring, landing on her feet just next to Bob Wire before jumping back into the air and hitting a standing version of the Phoenix Splash that Valora has named her Aztec Moonsault. The crowd goes wild as cheers of "That was awesome!" rain down as Valora bounces up from the impact, holding her ribs but goes right into the cover as Pier makes the three count to end the match and the crowd cheers even louder as Valora gets up to her feet, holding her hand up in the air as 'Meaning of Life' by Disturbed plays over the PA.]

Jack Gene - That sure was awesome! Anyone who doubts Valora's athletic ability... just go back and watch that handspring into a standing Aztec Moonsault. Valora just proved she can hit the Aztec Moonsault from almost anywhere now.

Bill Hughes - Holy [Bleep]! How did she do that?! And more importantly, doesn't she realize how angry she just made Sault St. Marie?

Jack Gene - I don't think she cares, Bill. Bob Wire came to fight, but for his first match back in WMW, he picked the wrong person on the wrong night and medics are down to check on OH!

[The shot cuts back to the ring where Bob Wire has cracked Valora in back of the head with the Steel Chair before dropping it on the mat and pulling Valora to her feet, dropping her onto the steel chair with the Wire Driver. Bob Wire picks up the baseball bat and looks to continue the beating when Umbrage and Adam Pyre run down to the ring from the back and Bob Wire spits some of the blood from his face onto Valora, making a quick exit as he yells into the ring that Valora hasn't seen the last of him as Umbrage and Pyre help Valora to her feet, checking on her, Valora and Bob Wire glaring holes into each other as Bob Wire leaves the ring.]

Jack Gene - Son of a... How?! How can Sault St. Marie condone this?! This has gone too far!

Bill Hughes - Oh..like Valora hasn't jumped people from behind after a match or tried to end careers before? I think this was Sault St. Marie giving Valora a taste of her own medicine and I think Bob Wire wants the Hardcore Division and title back and if I were Valora...what better way to spite Sault St. Marie? Bring the title back and defend it in every match you're in like she used to! If I were Valora, that's what I'd do to respond to this..

Jack Gene - Yeah, and as soon as Valora unretires the belt, Sault St. Marie would strip her of it likely claiming she hasn't defended the belt within the 30 day limit or something stupid like that so he could hand it right over to Bob Wire. No, if someone's going to stand up to Sault St. Marie, it'd had better be soon before SSM goes completely Nero on us and plays his fiddle as WMW burns...

Keyser and Dillinger Meet in the Back

Written by: Jordan and Eric

[We cut to Jordan Keyser's locker room. The Executioner looks as if he is about to be sipping on mineral water when...]

Voice - Jordan!

[The boisterous voice startles the Executioner causing him to drop his water. The door swings wide open and in rushes Eric Dillinger with Harvey McLaughlin not far behind him.]

Jordan Keyser - Oh for fuck's sake, Eric. You're starting to sound like your new manager... How about knocking next time?

Eric Dillinger - Look, that's not important right now! I just found something out that's going to turn this place on its head.

Jordan Keyser - Let me guess...you found out Valora is a man. That would definately ruin AWS Man's day...

Eric Dillinger - No, damnit! I got Umbrage's piss test on record. Right friggin' here!

[Eric pulls a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket and shoves it in Keyser's face.]

Eric Dillinger - You see that? Tested positive for roids! Guy's got nuts the size of corn!

Jordan Keyser - Oh, he's not on steroids, Eric. That thing probably isn't worth the paper its written on.

Eric Dillinger - Yea? I'll have you know this came from a credible source.

Jordan Keyser - Eric, I hate to break this to you, buddy...tabloids are not credible news organizations. There also is no Santa Claus.

Eric Dillinger - I'm telling you that there's a conspiracy against us... Against me!

[Jordan looks at Eric with thinly veiled contempt in his eyes.]

Jordan Keyser - Come on, Eric. The Bastard Icon is resorting to screaming conspiracy to cover up a losing streak? You're better than that. I remember when you used to do anything you had to do to win. You never needed to make excuses. Hell, you were the god damn epitome of WTF success for years. Now you sound like Hillary Clinton wailing about a vast right wing conspiracy. You better get your mind right, son.

Eric Dillinger - Jordan, everything you've said couldn't have been more true. I'm not talking little green men or moon landings here. That would just be crazy talk. What I'm saying is that the there is a common understanding that everyone here has that WE can't be allowed to get anywhere in WMW. At one point we were competition and, sure, they welcomed us in with open arms. I mean, why wouldn't they? We're big names in the industry and that means more money... but they have their own home grown talent they need to push.

Jordan Keyser - Eric...

Eric Dillinger - They're making us look like fools so their talent can get over! The same thing happened in the 80' when the UWF was bought out by Crocket Promotions. Crocket buried the competition at their own expense. Now it's our turn!

Jordan Keyser - No, Eric. This place may be a worthless pack of fools, and I plan on exposing them for the moronic twits they are. But there is no conspiracy. Come talk to me when you decide to stop whining and step back into the ring as the Bastard Icon that turned the WTF into what it was at the height of its glory. Until then, you're not fit to step into the ring next to me.

[Jordan walks away.]

Eric Dillinger - Fine! You'll see I'm right! Just you wait!

[The scene fades.]

Eric Dillinger vs. Justin Lucky

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring as Wayne Inkster stands in the center of the ring. "Never Let It Die" by Hatebreed continues to play as Eric Dillinger reaches the ring. He climbs onto the apron, and enters the ring. Wayne Inkster announces him.]

Jack Gene - Well, welcome back folks. This is Graveyard Shift 120, we are live at the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio and Eric Dillinger looks to bounce back this week.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, he took away a tough loss at the hands of Umbrage last week. Really looked solid, but it's starting to become clearer that, hey, who knows? Maybe Dillinger is right about that glass ceiling.

Jack Gene - What? Because he lost to Umbrage?

Bill Hughes - He's lost quite a few matches over the last handful of shows. It's like he can't catch a break, but he looks incredibly good out there.

Jack Gene - Well, I will agree that Dillinger is a good fighter. But, saying that he can't win because there's a "glass ceiling", I think you're misrepresenting what's happening here.

["Unstoppable" by Rascal Flatts hits the PA and Justin Lucky jumps out from backstage, hyped up and excited. The fans cheer for him, getting behind his happy attitude. He points to the crowd, and then runs for the rings. Jasmine follows him down to the ring as Wayne Inkster announces Justin Lucky.]

Jack Gene - Looks like Jasmine and Justin still together.

Bill Hughes - Last week, it seemed like they were having some issues together, but no Lester in sight, means Jasmine's attention is 100% on her brother.

[As Justin slides into the ring, Dillinger immediately hits him with a forearm and another. The ref rings for the bell.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And Eric Dillinger not wasting any time here as we begin our next match. Eric Dillinger vs. Justin Lucky, OH! And Dillinger slams him down with a powerslam! And Dillinger goes for an early pin. Here's the count! ...1! And Lucky gets a shoulder up.

[Lucky gets back to his feet, but Dillinger is close behind. He pushes him in the corner and throws rights and lefts towards him. On the outside, Harvey McLaughlin begins to get close to Jasmine, openly taunting her. Justin sees it, and pushes Eric out of the way. He yells at Harvey, but before he could really reach him, Eric clubs him from behind. He grabs him by the head and forces him back against the ropes. He delivers a chop, and then whips him across the ring. As Justin bounces back, Eric goes for a clothesline, but Lucky ducks it. Lucky connects with a right hand, and another. The fans start to cheer as Lucky drives a boot to his midsection. Lucky bounces off the ropes, and as he comes back, Eric catches him and throws him with an overhead Belly to Belly.]

Jack Gene - And a beautiful Belly to Belly suplex by Eric Dillinger. Here's the cover... ...1! ...2! And Lucky gets a shoulder up.

Bill Hughes - You know, Harvey McLaughlin is now basically chasing Jasmine around the ring.

Jack Gene - The ref is going to need to control the action out there as well.

[Flash Forward // The shot flashes forward to show Dillinger continue to work on Lucky in the ring. He has him in a side headlock, but out of nowhere, Lucky lifts him up and drops him with a backdrop. The crowd pops as Lucky slowly climbs back to his feet. Dillinger pops back up, holding his back, and Lucky takes him down with a clothesline. Followed by another clothesline. As Dillinger pops back up, he stumbles back towards Lucky, and Lucky lifts him up and puts him on his shoulders.]

Jack Gene - Lucky's got him up! And he's going for the 3-Leaf Clover.

[Just then, his eye catches Jasmine's, as she worriedly runs out from ringside and onto the ramp. Harvey yells towards her, and he kicks the ring steps.]

Jack Gene - And Justin now seeing what's happening on the outside.

[He drops Eric off of his shoulders and runs to the edge of the ring, yelling at Harvey to leave her alone. The ref follows him and climbs out onto the apron, telling Harvey to get back to his corner. Just then, Eric gets back to his feet. He pulls something out of his trunks and slams it over Lucky's head, before throwing it to ringside.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And he just clubbed him from behind by something. Maybe brass knuckles? Maybe something else. I don't know, it just happened so fast and the ref still has his attention to the outside of the ring.

[Harvey begins to chase Jasmine up the ramp. Lucky stumbles backwards, holding his head. As he gets closer to Eric, he's locked in a full nelson.]

Bill Hughes - He's got him!

Jack Gene - Dillinger lifts him up! Punk 'n Disorderly! And here's the cover! ...1! ...2! ...3!

Wayne Inkster - The winner of this match... via pinfall... Eric Dillinger!

[The crowd boos as Eric celebrates in the ring. Jasmine runs through the backstage as Harvey is quickly behind her.]

After Match Happenings

Written by: Garvin

[Inside the ring, Eric turns his attention back to Justin, who pulls himself up. He lays him back out with a haymaker.]

Jack Gene - Oh! No!

Bill Hughes - Dillinger, obviously unhappy that Justin was able to get back up, just drove a haymaker into his head.

[Dillinger then begins to stomp away at Lucky in the ring.]

Jack Gene - Oh now, this is just uncalled for. Come on, ref. Stop this!

Bill Hughes - How is a 180lb ref going to stop a fighter like Eric Dillinger. It's just not going to happen.

[Just then, Umbrage runs down the ramp and slides into the ring. The crowd pops.]

Jack Gene - My god! It's Umbrage! Dillinger doesn't see him!

[And, within a few seconds, Dillinger DOES see him, and gets hit with the Riot Act.]

Jack Gene - Riot Act!

Bill Hughes - Umbrage coming down to pay Dillinger back for what happened last week after their match. Looks like Umbrage is stepping up to take out Dillinger.

[Umbrage hovers over Dillinger as the ref rolls Lucky out of the ring.]

Jack Gene - It's not often you see Umbrage make a save like that, but Justin Lucky was very Lucky here tonight.

[Umbrage walks back to the side of the ring as Dillinger remains motionless. He climbs out of the ring and walks up the rampway. The scene fades.]

After Match Happenings

Written by: Garvin

[The shot opens up backstage where Jasmine continues to run away from Harvey. She turns a corner and somehow, there stands Harvey.]

Harvey McLaughlin - Now, come on Jasmine. I only want to talk.

[He laughs as she continues to panic and try to escape. Just then, Lester Cartwright enters the scene. She sees him and runs to him, clinging to his chest. Lester looks down and smiles. He then looks up to see Harvey just standing there.]

Lester Cartwright - Is there a problem here?

Harvey McLaughlin - No. No problem at all.

[The scene fades as Jasmine, out of breath, continues to watch Harvey. Harvey walks away with a smile on his face.]

Lester Cartwright vs. Gras-Dawg

Written by: Harrison

[The shot opens back up inside of the ring.]

Jack Gene - We got a barn-burner tonight!

Bill Hughes - You did not just...oh man, I am so looking forward to the bar after this.

Jack Gene - Come on, Bill, this match is going to be awesome! If Gras-Dawg wins, he gets 20,000 dollars! But if Lester gets the win, there's a title match at Party in the Plaza waiting for him!

Bill Hughes - Oh, the drama. Pardon me while I squeal with excitement. Face it, Jack, Gras-Dawg is walking out of here with 20k in his pocket, and we're going to party until dawn! I'm going to get krunk, son!

Jack Gene - He invited you to his victory party?

Bill Hughes - Jack, I don't need an invite. I'm Bill Hughes. That name is gold.

[The lights go dark, then the "Crawling in the Dark" by Hoobastank starts to play and the lights flash to the bass of the intro. As the intro ends, Lester comes out with a black shirt and black tights, with a lucky rabbits foot necklace. He stops at the entrance, and pyros shoot out as he holds his hands to the sky. While walking down to the ring, he yells at various audience members, telling them that he will not be ignored and that he is the best, most popular superstar in the company. After sliding into the ring, he again poses with his hands to the sky, and more pyros shoot into the air.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen it is now time for your main event of the evening. Arriving first, he hails from Beverly Hills, CA, stands in at six feet, one inch, and weighs a total of two hundred and forty pounds, he is Lucky Lester Cartwright!!!!

Bill Hughes - He'll have to be lucky if he wants to take out Gras-Dawg here. And lucky is what I'm hoping to get tonight at the after-party!

Jack Gene - You're married.

Bill Hughes - You're a chode. See? I can do it too.

['Get Up' by 50 Cent plays over the speakers and Gras-Dawg walks out with a cocky strut, holding a mic and singing/rapping along to the lyrics. He wears baggy jeans worn below his hips and a baggy New Orleans Saints Jersey with a Saints hat tilted sideways on his head, the Heartlands belt over his shoulder. As he continues his cocky strut to the ring, he continues to rap, sometimes insulting his opponent as he does so, before sliding into the ring and holding both hands up into the air basking in the crowd's mix of cheers and boos.]

Wayne Inkster - And his opponent - he stands in at six feet, eight inches tall and weighs a total of two hundred eight pounds - he is your Heartlands Champion....Gras-Dawg!!!!!

Bill Hughes - Now here we go! Jack, you are going to be soooo jealous of me once you see my Facebook statuses tomorrow morning.

Jack Gene - You have Facebook? When did you get on Facebook? You said you weren't on it! You lied to me.

Bill Hughes - Well....I....uh.....

Jack Gene - I was going to ask you if you could water my crops and if you wanted any extra fertilizer, but you can forget it.

[Ding, ding]

Jack Gene - Now this is what I'm talking about! Gras-Dawg is wasting no time going straight at Lester with a series of vicious strikes with those tree-trunk-like arms of his! That has to feel like the building is falling on top of you, right Bill?

Bill Hughes - Hunh? Yeah, I guess. Look at these diamond mouth grill things I have loaded up on my phone, do you think I'm a size six, or a seven?

Jack Gene - What?

Bill Hughes - I mean, I want it to say something cool like, 'Razz-Matazz' or something. But I don't know if the Z's would show up very well.

Jack Gene - Are you talking about for the party later?

Bill Hughes - Yeah! Once Gras-Dawg sees how I roll, he'll invite me to all his parties. I already have an oversized track suit picked out and some Converse shoes - this is going to be off the chain!

[Lester gets out from underneath the barrage of attacks by Gras-Dawg and manages to get some distance between them. Gras-Dawg reaches to throw Lester into the ropes, but Lester holds his ground and reverses it into an armbar. Gras-Dawg attempts to muscle out of it, but Lester holds firm, and when the ref isn't looking, uses the ropes for added leverage. Gras-Dawg summons enough strength to fight through the pain and pulls Lester toward him and nails him with a huge clothesline.]

Jack Gene - Lester almost had the larger man under his control, but I think it's proving to be quite a challenge.

Bill Hughes - Fo'sho. Gras-Dawg's holdin' the gold fir a reason, b.

Jack Gene - So you're talking like this now. Okay, this is going to suuuuuuuck. Once again fans, if Gras-Dawg holds his own in this match, he walks out of here with twenty thousand dollars. If Lester gets the win, he's got a chance at the Heartlands Title come Party in the Plaza. Both men with huge motivation going into this match, and I honestly have to give the edge to Gras-Dawg right now - OH!

Bill Hughes - Look at mah boi! Slamming Lester around with a monster belly-to-belly suplex! That's right! Dat's wot I'm talkin' bout!

Jack Gene - Woah! Look at Lester scramble to his feet! Gras-Dawg is busy show-boating and - wow! Huge drop-kick from Lester on Gras-Dawg! He knocked some organs around with that one! And Lester using his speed to his advantage, nailing Gras-Dawg with a few more quick, huge-impact strikes - listen to the sound of those hits! Looks like Lester is trying to set up Gras-Dawg for something big here-

Bill Hughes - That ain't nothin', Gras-Dawg be pullin' himself outta dis any second n-woah!

Jack Gene - Lester with the Irish whip and uses the momentum to nail Gras-Dawg with a monster spinebuster! Talk about turning the tables!

[Lester jumps to his feet and points to the corner to the delight of the crowd. Lester scrambles to the top rope, signals and leaps for a frog splash.]

Jack Gene - Look at the height! He's going to hit the rafters if he's not careful! Oh, but Gras-Dawg's on his feet, how did that happen? OH MAN! Gras-Dawg just countered the frog-splash into a powerbomb! Gras-Dawg just caught him mid-air! That was insane!

Bill Hughes - What? What? What did I tell you! Man, parents just don't understand.

Jack Gene - Hunh?

Bill Hughes - Call the match, foo.

[Gras-Dawg attempts a cover but Lester kicks out after two. Gras-Dawg growls in frustration before pulling Lester to his feet and throwing him into a corner. He signals to the crowd and leaps in, ready to pound Lester through the turnbuckle, but Lester slips away and Gras-Dawg nails only air. Gras-Dawg turns and charges Lester, ready to stampede him into the ground, but Lester gets next to a ring rope and drops, pulling the top rope down and sending Gras-Dawg over the top and into the outside.]

Jack Gene - Huge reversals by Lester on that one! Gras-Dawg let his emotions and desire for a quick match get the better of him, and it cost him dearly! He's still not up from the impact he took falling out of the ring!

Bill Hughes - Ain't no thang. No thang at all.

Jack Gene - Lester's pointing to the corner again! He's climbing to the top rope! The arena is going crazy, he can't be serious! OH MY GOD!!!! Lester just nailed a mammoth moonsault onto Gras-Dawg! Both men are out! I can't believe this!

Bill Hughes - Aw, snap, b!

Jack Gene - Stop talking like that! This could be serious! Who knows who broke what! You know, with a hit like that, you have to wonder what Jasmine Lucky is thinking about Lester. I don't like to get into too much, but Lester has been looking for a manager and he seems to be getting rather...chummy with Jasmine lately. She has to be beside herself watching this match!

[Lester stirs first and pulls himself into the ring, heaving his body up and gets slowly to a standing position as Gras-Dawg follows. Lester tries for a quick tackle, but Gras-Dawg moves out of the way just in time. Lester gets quickly to his feet and ducks a grapple by Gras-Dawg and immediately goes for the Attention Grabber.]

Jack Gene - The Attention Grabber! Lester goes for his signature move, but no! Gras-Dawg reverses it and hits him with a high-angle backdrop! The crowd is going nuts! Gras-Dawg turns to the crowd and he's calling it! He's calling for the Voodoo Plunge! He pulls Lester up and preps him for the move!

Bill Hughes - Aww yeah, it's about to get hectic all up in here!

Jack Gene - He nails it! Gras-Dawg with the Voodoo plunge and the ref is there! 1...2...3 and this match is over!

Wayne Inkster - Your winner, and still Heartlands Champion - Gras-Dawg!!!!

Bill Hughes - My homeboy is dropping dope moves like it's fresh! Listen to the crowd! They know what's up!

Jack Gene - I don't know, Bill. Lester showed that he was willing to go into this fearless, what do you think is going to happen the next time these two meet? Or if the title is on the line? Gras-Dawg may not have to worry about Lester at Party in the Plaza, but he should definitely keep an eye out for Lester in the future.

[Gras-Dawg strolls down the ring to his music, his hands raised to the camera and mouthing 'You owe me money' while rubbing his fingers together.]

Dark Matches

John Holmes d. Thomas Kilik via pinfall.
Shawn Cortez d. Jasmine Lucky via pinfall.


Graveyard Shift 119

Posted: May 27th, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

Graveyard Shift on Sports Time Ohio

The Card:

Marty Poppins vs. Arick Wills
El Oso vs. John Holmes
Lester Cartwright vs. Justin Lucky
Amariie vs. Black Friar
Jade vs. Saiphraxis of Spart
Umbrage vs. Eric Dillinger
Kronin (c) vs. Druscilla



Lester Gets Lucky?

Written by: Reb and Lester

[Backstage, Jasmine Lucky is at the buffet table near the lobby of the WMW Arena. She has her blonde hair up in a ponytail and is wearing a WMW shirt with some baggy shorts, which is normal wresting attire. She nods to the attendant as she slides over to the side with her plate. Suddenly, Lester Cartwright appears from off-screen.]

Lester Cartwright - Well well well, what do we have here? The beautiful Jasmine Lucky.

Jasmine Lucky - Huh? Oh, hey. Sorry, couldn't hear you over that massive ego stomping by.

[Lester just grins, clearly unfazed by her insult.]

Lester Cartwright - That's a hell of a defense mechanism, Jasmine. But I really didn't come here to flirt, I'm here totally as a means of professional interest. I want to talk business, you and me. Client and manager. Tag team partners.

[Jasmine doesn't look up as she casually puts some butter on the bagel on her plate.]

Jasmine Lucky - That sounds lovely, Lester, if it wasn't for the fact that, I dunno...I'm already tagging with my twin brother. It's hard to compete with the fact that we came out of the same womb, like a minute apart from each other. Thanks, but no thanks.

[She turns to leave but he stops her by gently putting a hand on her arm.]

Lester Cartwright - I bet you're the older twin. Am I right?

Jasmine Lucky - Well, yea...

Lester Cartwright - I thought so. Look. Maybe we started on the wrong foot. Rather then you making a decision based on just a quick conversation and my ridiculously good looks, let's go out for dinner tonight. Regardless of how badly I beat your brother.

Jasmine Lucky - Sorry, but...

Lester Cartwright - Awesome. I'll meet you here after the show. Good luck out there.

[Jasmine tries to say something but Lester walks off before she can decline his offer. However, the camera pants out to catch Justin Lucky arriving on the scene, trying to get an idea of what just happened.]

Lester Cartwright - Oh, hey Justin. I was just letting your sister know how ridiculously superior she is to you, in pretty much every way. Good luck out there tonight, sport.

[He laughs to himself as he walks off-screen. Justin glances at Jasmine, who avoids eye contact.]

Justin Lucky - What the hell was that about? Did you tell him off?

Jasmine Lucky - Oh, uh...of course I did.

Justin Lucky - Good. What a jerk.

[Jasmine looks guilty for a moment, and quickly escapes in the opposite direction as Lester, off-screen, leaving Justin confused. The scene fades to the Graveyard Shift intro.]
Graveyard Shift 119 - May 27th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin
[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.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome to WMW Graveyard Shift 119! This is our first show since Blood Factory 2010, and so much news coming out of that show, hopefully, we'll be getting a lot of answers as we begin our journey towards Party in the Plaza 2010! My name is Jack Gene. This is my partner, the best color commentator in the business, Bill Hughes, and we are coming to you live from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The first big story coming out of Blood Factory, was Gras-Dawg defeating Amariie to become the new Heartlands Champion.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, Jack. For sure, a lot of people saw Amariie repeat what she did in the FAJRIT at the end of last year and that was sweep the tournament and take the title, but, the match she had with Outlaw Biker earlier in the evening just seemed to be a bit too much for her. She looked very tired going into the HLC match, and Gras-Dawg took advantage and won.

Jack Gene - And, it's great to see him have all of the hard work, all of those hard-fought matches, finally pay off, and now tonight begins the reign of Gras-Dawg in the Heartlands division. But, we can't count Amariie out completely. Tonight, she faces the winner of the Over-the-Top Challenge that took place last week as well, Black Friar, to decide who will fight Gras-Dawg at Party in the Plaza. From there, we saw once again, Jade successfully defend the Shoot Championship. She took on Jordan Keyser in his second supercard title shot, and he again fell short at retrieving the title.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, it's a bit disappointing. We all remember how dominant Jade was in the Heartlands division. It's apparent that she is continuing that type of streak here in the Shoot division. But, I'm really looking forward to seeing what she does with the CMW call up here tonight.

Jack Gene - Yes, Saiphraxis of Sparta, one of the hottest prospects coming out of CMW, is here tonight to get his chance in the WMW spotlight. And he takes on Jade. Should be an excellent chance for The Spartan to get good footing, but by no means, will his start here in WMW be an easy one. Now, we've also got Eric Dillinger taking on Umbrage, and Wone taking on Jordan Keyser. Both should be excellent matches, and all 4 of these men, needing to bounce back tonight.

Bill Hughes - Keyser and Dillinger, Wone and Umbrage, they all were in line to pick up gold at Blood Factory, and they all came up short. We will see two walk out here with wins, but they all need them. Should be interesting.

Jack Gene - And in tonight's main event, it's a Blood Factory rematch booked by Sault St. Marie, it's Druscilla challenging Kronin for the Great Lakes Championship. Valora is not scheduled to be here tonight, and you can see that the mind games Sault St. Marie has been playing with her has put her in a real bad spot.

Bill Hughes - She's slipped in the WWR rankings, and she barely even made it in the Leaderboard Top 10 going into Blood Factory. She failed at defeating Revolution for the MTL Championships, and then failed at winning back the GLC. You've got to wonder where her head is.

Jack Gene - Well, right now, we're just about ready for our opening contest as Justin Lucky, a CMW call up, takes on Lester Cartwright.

[The scene cuts to the ring.]

Justin Lucky vs. Lester Cartwright

Writer: Garvin

[Just then, the lights go dark. "Crawling in the Dark" by Hoobastank starts to play and the lights flash to the bass of the intro. As the intro ends, Lester comes out with a black shirt and black tights, with a lucky rabbits foot necklace. He stops at the entrance, and pyros shoot out as he holds his hands to the sky. While walking down to the ring, he yells at various audience members, telling them that he will not be ignored and that he is the best, most popular superstar in the company. After sliding into the ring, he again poses with his hands to the sky, and more pyros shoot into the air. Wayne Inkster announces Lester Cartwright.]

Jack Gene - And here comes Lester. He didn't do as well as he had hoped in the Heartlands Championship tournament, but I think overlooking him going into Party in the Plaza would be a mistake.

Bill Hughes - For sure, Jack. Lester Cartwright is still an up and coming talent that has a lot of ground to cover. Now, granted, if you look at his immediate past, his last match being the Over-the-Top Challenge match on Fuel 35, he didn't fair too well. He was eliminated by both Jasmine and Justin Lucky.

Jack Gene - Which in itself was an interesting situation considering, directly following that, Jasmine eliminated her brother.

["Unstoppable" by Rascal Flatts hits the PA and Justin Lucky jumps out from backstage, hyped up and excited. The fans cheer for him, getting behind his happy attitude. He points to the crowd, and then runs for the rings. Jasmine follows him down to the ring as Wayne Inkster announces Justin Lucky.]

Jack Gene - Justin Lucky looks to be ready for this contest.

[Flash Forward // Justin has Lucky in the corner. He points away with rights and lefts. He brings him out with a snapmare, before hitting a dropkick to the back. He makes a quick cover, but Lester pushes him off up after a one. Lester gets back to his feet, but Justin quickly pushes him against the ropes. He goes for an irish whip, but Lester reverses it sending him into the ropes. Justin bounces off and Lester goes for a clothesline, but Justin ducks under it. He runs through it and Lester turns and follows him, but Justin jumps onto the ropes, springboards off and connects with a crossbody. He holds on for the pin, but Lester kicks out with another.]

Jack Gene - Justin Lucky really doing well thus far in the match. He's been hitting Lester hard with shot after shot.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, he's a good mix between Brawler and High Flyer. And, we've seen both of those sides tonight.

Jack Gene - And, Jasmine has been supporting him outside the ring, but I'm starting to wonder her true allegiance..

[Flash Forward // Justin brings down a double handed hammer to Lester's back as Lester tries to stand up. He grabs Lester by the back of the head and pulls him up, but just as Lester gets to his feet, he swings with a right hand, slamming Justin in the midsection. Justin stumbles backwards and Lester slams him with another right hand, this one hitting him in the jaw. Justin tries to return with a punch of his own, but Lester blocks it and once again connects with a punch. As Justin stumbles a bit, Lester grabs a hold of him and takes him down with a Russian Leg Sweep. He goes for a pin, but Justin pushes him off of him. Lester stands up and walks over to the ropes. He leans over and says something to Jasmine who ignores him. As Justin stands back up, Lester charges and slams him down with a spinebuster. He says something to Jasmine again, but she continues to cheer on her brother. Lester locks on a sharpshooter.]

Jack Gene - Lester, showing his overall wherewithal here, sticking in this match, despite a poor start. Now, locking on that sharpshooter.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, and as Lester works inside of the ring, I think he's also trying to work outside the ring. He's been making a few passes to Jasmine as he got the advantage.

Jack Gene - Well, it might work more in his favor if he takes care of the match first. Plus, he's fighting her brother. I have a hard time seeing her looking past that.

[Flash Forward // Lester has Justin up and slams him down with a powerslam. He walks over to the corner and climbs up. As he turns back around, he looks down at Jasmine and smiles, pointing his finger at her. Justin stands up and as he turns back towards Lester, Lester launches himself off the top turnbuckle towards him going for a missile dropkick. He connects. Lester goes for the cover and only gets a 2 count. Lester stands back up and begins to measure him up.]

Jack Gene - I can't believe Justin kicked out of that. That missile dropkick was a direct hit.

Bill Hughes - It looks like Lester is measuring him up. He's looking to hit that cutter of his, and if he does, it'll be all over for Justin Lucky.

Jack Gene - Justin is back up on his feet. He's trying to locate Lester, and he's a bit wobbly on his feet. Definitely feeling the effects of that drop kick. He turns and... Attention Grabber! He hit it!

[Lester stands up and hovers over Justin. He looks at Jasmine and smiles at her.]

Jack Gene - What is he doing? Why isn't he making the cover?

Bill Hughes - He's talking to Jasmine again. I don't know what he's saying to her, but I think she likes it.

[Just then, Lester locks on the Darkness Falls STF on Justin. Justin taps out almost immediately.]

Jack Gene - And... the match is over. I don't even know what to say here.

Wayne Inkster - The winner of this match... Lester Cartwright!

[Cartwright lets go of the hold. Jasmine slides into the ring. She stands in front of Lester and looks at him, apparently unsure of how she feels about the situation.]

Jack Gene - Lester Cartwright hit the Attention Grabber, but it seems he wanted to throw salt in the wounds of his opponent. Not only did he make him submit, but he made him submit in front of his sister, while Lester hit on her.

Bill Hughes - That was probably one of the most awesome things I've ever seen Lester do.

[Lester winks at Jasmine and slides out of the ring. She walks towards him with a smirk on her face, before consoling her brother. Lester walks up the ramp getting a mixed reaction. The scene fades.]

Gras-Dawg Has something to say

[After the match ends with Lester's hand raised in victory, 'Get Up' by 50 Cent plays and Gras-Dawg walks out, dancing to the beat of his song and raising his mic as he points to the crowd.]

Gras-Dawg - Get UP!  Make some noise!  a motha [Bleep]in' Champ is in DA HOUSE!

[The crowd pops loudly cheering for Gras-Dawg, who then turns and points to Lester Cartwright]

Gras-Dawg - Hey, look at dis!  It's da cow!  Da same cow dat goes round beatin' up on peeps wit no wrestlin' trainin' cause he knows he ain't got no skills himself!

[Gras-Dawg narrows his eyes and points at Lester one more time.]

Gras-Dawg - Now normally, I find you funny.  But I heard you be lookin' for a manager, so I tell you what I'm gonna do.  I tink dat next week, I'll kick yo punk ass from one end of the ring to da other... cause if dere be one ting dat Gras-Dawg loves...it's beatin' up on rich bitches like you!

[Lester yells back at Gras-Dawg, but what he says in inaudible, Gras-Dawg smiles.]

Gras-Dawg - Oh, and let's up the ante a bit.  If you can beat me next week, I'll have you added to da Heartlands Championship match.  Cause see, you done [bleep]ed up here son, and I'll tell ya why... you done brought yo little C.O.W.S. shit into da [bleep]in' DAWG POUND!

[The crowd cheers and barking noises rise from them as Gras-Dawg grins and waves his arms, urging the crowd on.  Gras-Dawg then turns and smirks as he looks at Lester]

Gras-Dawg - But... since I'm willin' ta back my shit up, you gotta back up yos too.  WHEN I kick yo punk ass and make you cry like the bitch you are, You're gonna owe me some CASH money... I'd say about... $20,000.  Whatcha say?  You tink it over and when you're feelin' froggy you just say da word and I'll bring mah ass down to da ring and take yo money and kick yo ass!

[Gras-Dawg throws the mic down and raises both of his hands over his head as he backs up, continuing to talk and apparently make fun of Lester as he grins and laughs walking to the backstage area. The scene fades.]

Amariie vs. Black Friar

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring as Amariie stands in the corner being checked by the refs. Just then, "No Chance in Hell" by Theory of a Deadman blasts from the PA as Black Friar appears at the top of the ramp. He wears his black Dominican robes with the hood drawn over his head. His face, on the off-chance that you catch a glimpse of it, is covered by a white mask, an expressionless face. He walks slowly, with his head down and his hands folded.]

Jack Gene - And, here we go into our second match. Both came up big at Blood Factory. First Black Friar won the Fuel 34 Over-the-Top Challenge to become the #2 contender for the Heartlands Championship. Amariie, was successful at winning the Heartlands Championship tournament, defeating Outlaw Biker. But, obviously, Outlaw Biker took her to the limit and she could not recover in time to take on Gras-Dawg, losing the title match. Even with that loss, Bill, she's seen as the #1 Contender.

Bill Hughes - And that's what this match is for. It's Amariie vs. Black Friar to decide who is the rightful #1 Contender. Obviously, Amariie had her chance at Blood Factory. For her to remain at that rung in the ladder, she needs to keep the rest of the division down, and at the top of that list is Black Friar.

Jack Gene - Right. And, of course, we mention that the winner of this match will go on to fight Gras-Dawg for the Heartlands Championship at Party in the Plaza, next month.

[After climbing into the ring, he stands motionless in the center, head bowed in prayer.]

Jack Gene - And Black Friar is now in the ring, and the ref trying to check him for foreign objects.

Bill Hughes - Friar has a bit of a size advantage, but Amariie has been through tough competition over the last few weeks. She's at 100% from her previous injuries and looks to be the favorite going into this match.

[Flash Forward // The shot flashes forward to show Amariie having Black Friar down on the mat with a side headlock. She continues to wrench, but he forces her up to her feet as he stands up. He is able to lift her up and slam her to the mat with a back body drop. She stands up arching her back. As she turns back towards Friar, he launches forward and takes her down with a clothesline. She pops back up and he knocks her back down to the mat with another. As she stands back up, he pushes her up against the ropes and shoots her across. As she bounces back, he charges with a flying knee, but she dodges it. As he turns back towards her, she hits him with a swinging neckbreaker. She immediately pulls him up to a seated position and locks on a rear naked choke. He tries to fight it, but she locks on a body scissors.]

Jack Gene - Amariie, keeping this match at the pace she needs to push through.

Bill Hughes - That's the thing about Amariie. She's probably the best mat technician on this roster, and she gets there because she keeps a match within her reach. She slows the pace when she needs to, and even if she's overpowered, she always has a way to get back on top. That's why she did so well in this tournament and the last tournament.  It's why she's a two time Champion.

[Flash Forward // Amariie is now standing. She's got Black Friar lying on his stomach, crawling for the ropes. She measures him up and as he pulls himself up on the second rope. She connects with a forearm to the back. She pulls him up to a standing position. She delivers a knife edge chop to his chest and follows it up with a left hand. She pushes him back against the ropes and attempts an irish whip, but he holds onto the top rope. She tries to pull him off, but he doesn't let go. She connects with a boot, causing him to let go of the rope. She whips him across her body, but he reverses it. She flies to the other side of the ring. As she bounces off, he meets her in the center of the ring. He jumps up with both knees and grabs a hold of her head, causing her face to come down hard onto his knees. He quickly makes a cover, but she gets a shoulder up after 2.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And Black Friar almost getting a pin here, with the Heartlands Championship title shot on the line. In Pace Requiscat!

Bill Hughes - And, she's definitely resting in peace now! She's got to be knocked straight out! Amariie has been in control of this match from the get go. Black Friar now has her in a prime position to get a win over her, but he needs to keep on her. No letting up now.

Jack Gene - Amariie looks stunned by that move. She might not know where she is.

[Flash Forward // Black Friar has Amariie in the corner. He connects with a right hand, and another. He grabs a hold of her and whips her across the ring. She collides with the opposite turnbuckle. Friar follows shortly behind and jumps through the air trying for a splash, but she moves out of the way, causing him to catch himself on the second rope. He jumps through the air, going for a crossbody, but she once again ducks it and he collides with the mat. She goes for a pin, but he kicks out after 2.]

Jack Gene - Black Friar kicks out and...

Bill Hughes - You know, Jack, it doesn't seem like Amariie is really putting a lot of effort into these pins. I don't know if you've been seeing what I have, but over the last few weeks, it seems like Amariie is putting less and less emphasis on finishing a match.

[Amariie lifts up Black Friar, but he connects with a right hand that sends her reeling back into the ropes.]

Bill Hughes - She's had many opportunities to close out this match tonight, and seems like she's not interested.

[Friar charges for a clothesline, but she blocks it with a back elbow that sends him spinning. As he turns back to face her, she kicks him in the midsection and locks him in a double underhook.]

Jack Gene - She's got him with that double underhook. I think she's going for... yes, here it comes... she's got Friar up on her back and... 

[She slams him into the mat with a Vertebreaker.]

Jack Gene - Impaler! And here's the cover! ...1! ...2! ...3!

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner, and the new #1 Contender for the Heartlands Championship... Amariie Maerthos!

[Everybody's Fool" by Evanescence blasts from the PA as Amariie quickly slides out from the ring and walks up the ramp.]

Jack Gene - Amariie picks up a win and gets a ticket to Party in the Plaza 2010 where she'll face Gras-Dawg for the Heartlands Championship.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, there's definitely something changing with her. She didn't even hook the leg in that last pin.

Jack Gene - Well, regardless of how she pinned him, she pinned him and showed her dominance once again.

After Match Happenings

Written by: Arick Wills

[As Amariie exits through the curtain, the ref continues to check on Friar in the ring. Just then, "Breakeven" by The Script plays over the P.A. system as "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills makes his way down to the ramp with a mic in his hand. Arick Wills begins to share his thoughts.]

Arick Wills - Black Friar, it looks like your luck is beginning to run out. Amariie beat you from pillar to post, and I must advise you Black Friar that I plan to do the same. With that being said, Black Friar, I am challenging you to a one on one Grudge Match at Party in the Plaza.

[The crowd gives a mixed reaction.]

Jack Gene - Party in the Plaza? Why is he calling for a match then? Why not ask for a match now?

Arick Wills - There must be a winner. Just for the record I am going to make your life bloody hell all the way up until Party in the Plaza. Let me show you exactly what I mean.

[Arick Wills throws the mic down and runs down to the ring, as Black Friar is getting back to his feet.]

Bill Hughes - And here it starts! Arick Wills is running down to the ring.

[Arick Wills slides into the ring and takes Black Friar down with a spear. Arick Wills then follows the spear up by applying the Magnificent Crossface.]

Jack Gene - Stop him, ref! Come on! He's made his point!

[Black Friar screams in pain, as the ref signals for the bell to be rung. The ref advises Arick Wills to break the hold, and Arick decides to listen to the ref and break the hold. As Arick Wills begins to leave ringside the paramedics run down to the ring to check on Black Friar. The scene fades.]

But, seriously, Lester gets Lucky, right?

Writer: Reb and Lester

[Backstage in the lobby, Jasmine Lucky walks towards the buffet table, which is now closed down. She is wearing a hoodie, trying to hide her face in the event her brother is looking for her. She seems extremely guilty and nervous as she glances around, looking for somebody. Suddenly, she sees something, and picks up a red rose on the cart.]

Jasmine Lucky - What the...?

[She smells the rose and sighs dreamily. Lester Cartwright appears behind her, dressed significantly nicer then his wrestling attire.]

Lester Cartwright - Well hello there Ms. Lucky. Ready for a good dinner?

[Jasmine turns around and blushes, trying to hide her initial reaction]

Jasmine Lucky - Okay, look. Ground rules. One night. You're paying. You're not getting lucky tonight. And Justin cannot know about this. Deal?

Lester Cartwright - Yea. Whatever.

Jasmine Lucky Oh. Uh. ...Okay. Let's go.

[Lester grins, happy to have surprised her. He offers his arm, which she takes, and they walk off screen together. Justin Lucky is seen walking from the hallway nearby, glancing around, and then disappears again as he continue to look for Jasmine. Fade out.]

Jordan Keyser vs. Wone

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring as Jordan Keyser and Wone are already in the ring. Both are being talked to by the ref as Wayne Inkster announces the match to the crowd.]

Jack Gene - Welcome back everyone to Graveyard Shift 119! We're just about to get started with our next contest as Jordan Keyser, fresh off another defeat by Shoot Champion Jade takes on Wone, who's also on the rebound.

Bill Hughes - Wone's been in some big matches as of late, and just seems like he can't pull the trigger. He hesitates a lot, and instead of catching his opponents off guard, or even looking somewhat competitive, he stumbles. Keyser, though, Keyser still looks like he can do well here. Unfortunately, he's got to get more work in with the lower-tier talent. He keeps going after the big fish, and all though he picked up the surprising win over Adam Pyre, regardless of the circumstances surrounding that match, he's lost 2 in a row against Jade, and that's a big blow in his contention for the Shoot Championship.

Jack Gene - Both of these guys need to bounce forward, for sure. Unfortunately for one of them, only one man will be getting back on track.

[Flash Forward // The shot flashes forward to show Keyser shooting Wone off the ropes. As Wone bounces back, Keyser goes for a clothesline, but Wone ducks under it. Wone bounces off the ropes again, and as he rebounds, he jumps through the air and connects with a flying forearm. Keyser pops back up and Wone charges with another forearm. Keyser tries to pop up again, but Wone catches him and pushes him up against the ropes. He goes for an irish whip, but Keyser reverses it once again sending Wone flying across the ring. As Wone bounces off the ropes, he flies through the air and connects with a cross body, sending both to the mat. Wone holds on for the pin, but only gets a 1 count.]

Jack Gene - Oh, and Wone turning up the speed.

Bill Hughes - He's running circles around Keyser. Keyser needs to slow this pace down or Wone will run out of this ring with the win.

Jack Gene - Wone locking on a standing arm lock, trying to pull the shoulder out of place.

Bill Hughes - Wone's got him grounded. He just needs to keep them there, hit a moonsault, and keep Jordan at bay and he could definitely go into June with the beginning of a winning streak.

[Flash Forward // Wone continues to work on the arm. Jordan now standing, tries to push Wone into the corner, but Wone climbs up the corner and takes Keyser down with an armdrag, and locks him in a hammer lock.]

Jack Gene - Wone, continuing to work on that arm. Are you surprised, Bill, that Wone is trying to beat Keyser in a technical battle?

Bill Hughes - No, that's just Wone. Wone has great moves in the air, but he's got a technical background as well. You've got to remember Keyser really just started in the MMA-type fights. Submissions aren't his game. He's a ground and pound type of fighter. And, Wone trying to take out his arms, that really limits Keyser's ability to strike.

Jack Gene - Oh! And an eye gouge by Keyser. Wone now reeling and, and Keyser takes him down with a clothesline.

[Flash Forward // Keyser has Wone set in the corner. He drives an elbow into the side of his head and another. The ref pulls him away and warns him, but Keyser ignores it and charges Wone. Wone sees him and ducks through the ropes causing Keyser to hit the corner with his chest. As he stumbles out of the corner, he bumps into the ref and falls, pulling the ref down with him. At that moment, as if planned, the crowd pops as Outlaw Biker is shown coming out of the crowd.]

Jack Gene - My god! It's Outlaw Biker!

Bill Hughes - And he's got a chair!

[Biker climbs over the ring barrier as Wone stands on the apron, waiting for Keyser to stand back up. The ref checks on Keyser.]

Jack Gene - What's he doing, what's he' doing...? NO!

[With a crack of the steel, he slams the chair into Wone's back sending Wone falling against the ropes and yelling in pain. Before the ref can turn around to investigate, Keyser pops up and pushes the ref to the side. He grabs a hold of Wone who hangs onto the top rope. He pulls him into the ring and delivers a Uranage.]

Jack Gene - Perfect Execution! And he's got the pin! Here's the count! ...1! ...2! ...3! It's over!

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner... Jordan Keyser!

After Match Happening

Writer: Jordan Keyser and Garvin

[Just then, Outlaw Biker pulls Wone out of the ring and slings him to the ground. The music fades as Keyser looks on from the ring.]

Jack Gene - My god! And Outlaw Biker, obviously not finished with Wone.

[Biker pulls up Wone and drives a right hand into his side, which sends Wone stumbling to try and get free.

Bill Hughes - We heard rumors that Biker was going to be here tonight.

Jack Gene - Yeah, but the rumors were saying that Biker was going to retire tonight. That tonight, he was going to say good bye. Not, attack Wone.

[As Wone tries to escape, crawling up the ramp, Biker grabs another chair. He follows Wone up the ramp.]

Bill Hughes - Obviously, Biker had a bit of unfinished business to take care of.

[Biker runs up to Wone and slams a boot to his back, causing Wone to slam face first into the steel rampway. Biker grabs him by the hair and yells at him before driving a right hand into his face, which sends him falling backwards up the ramp. Biker follows, Wone trying to crawl on his back up the ramp. Biker steps on his ankle and holds up the chair. And, without hesitation, he drives the top of the chair down into the knee of Wone. Just then, security guards begin to run out from the back.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And just a crushing blow to Wone's knee! Someone's got to stop this.

[As the security guards begin to approach Biker, Biker swings the chair at them, keeping them at bay. Wone tries to crawl away, but holds his knee in pain. Biker sees him and quickly walks back over him, and slams the chair into the back of his head.]

Jack Gene - No! Another chair shot!

[Biker pulls up Wone by the throat. Wone struggles to get free, but can't get his fingers in between Biker's hand and his throat. Biker pulls him to the edge of the stage. He lifts up Wone and slams him down with a chokeslam onto the stage.]

Bill Hughes - What we're seeing is Outlaw Biker finally getting his hands on Wone. And what we're seeing is the reason why Wone didn't want to fight Biker fairly. Biker is dismantling him.

Jack Gene - What? What we're seeing, Bill, is Outlaw Biker take Wone out with a handful of chair shots. This wasn't a match. Outlaw Biker took a cheap shot and is now punishing Wone, but for what?

[Biker pulls up Wone by the throat again and begins to yell at him.]

Outlaw Biker - How does it feel, Wone? This is your fault! You did this! You committed the crimes against me and now you will pay! You will pay for ending my career, because I will end yours!

[With that, Biker lifts him up again.]

Jack Gene - What? No... no no no!

[Biker walks to the edge of the stage and throws Wone off with a chokeslam, sending him through a electrical supply table down below. The crowd begins to chant "Holy Shit!"]

Jack Gene - No! My god! He just broke Wone in half.

Bill Hughes - He did more than that! He threw Wone off the stage, down 10 feet through a table.

Jack Gene - He's dead! He's got to be dead! Get some help for him now! My god! This is not good!

[On the stage, Biker looks down at the carnage that surrounds Wone. A medical team runs onto the scene to start treating Wone who has not yet moved.]

Bill Hughes - You heard Biker. He said that Wone tried to end his career, and he was going to end Wone's career in return! As payback!

[Just then, out of nowhere, Jordan Keyser rushes the stage. As Biker turns, he grabs Biker and throws him off the stage with a Uranage. Biker falls to the ground below, through an adjcaent table. The crowd begins to chant "Holy Shit!" once again.]

Jack Gene - No! No!

Bill Hughes - And Jordan Keyser with a Perfect Execution on Outlaw Biker, sending him off the stage.

Jack Gene - I think I'm going to throw up. This is just awful. First Wone, now Biker. We've got two battered and broken men lying in a mess of tables 10-15 feet below the stage.

[Keyser stands on the stage, staring down at the twisted mess of bodies and electrical equipment laying on the floor. As he watches, he starts to laugh.]

Jordan Keyser - I want every single one of you brain dead idiots to pay close attention to this. This, my friends, is what happens when you get involved in MY business.

[The crowd begins to boo loudly.

Jordan Keyser - Biker, you should have stayed home tonight. 

[Jordan's grin grows wider.]

Jordan Keyser - Now, instead of a nice retirement, you're looking at years of physical therapy to repair what I've done to you tonight. And let this be a lesson to each and every one of you here tonight.

[The crowd continues to get louder and louder, booing him out of the building.]

Jordan Keyser - I've heard complaints in the back lately, of my dedication to my prior commitments, namely my oil and sports businesses. Keep talking, folks. Keep whining. You see what happens when you do. 

[Jordan stops, staring out at the crowd and listening to the boos.]

Jordan Keyser - That's right. Boo me. Hate me, each and every one of you midwest imbred retards, despise me. I don't care, because each and every one of you knows the truth. Each one of you understands that when I step into the ring with your favorite wrestler, they lose. Get used to it, folks. You're gonna be seeing alot more of me in the next several months. Mark my words. 

[With that, Jordan tosses down the mic and walks backstage.]

Outlaw Biker and Wone, Taken To The Hospital

Written by: Garvin

[The shot opens up backstage where Outlaw Biker and Wone are being loaded up in a single ambulance. Wone is still apparently unconscious, however Outlaw Biker is struggling to get out of the ambulance, even though he's strapped to the gurney.]

Outlaw Biker - I don't want to be in the same box as this guy. If I die in this thing, don't let me die next to this guy!

Medic - Please, Biker. Relax. You've got a broken leg and we anticipate internal bleeding. You'll do yourself more damage then good if you don't relax and let us take you in.

[Stephen Squires appears on the scene.]

Stephen Squires - Stephen Squires, backstage in the parking garage, and as you can see, Outlaw Biker and Wone, both were thrown from the top of the stage and landed hard on the concrete floor 15 feet below. Wone was knocked unconscious and is being taken in for monitoring, as well as to check for any internal bruising or bleeding. Outlaw Biker, severely damaged his leg, he's also being taken in for monitoring and tests. Neither's futures are looking good. We'll have details in the following days up on WrestlingMidwest.com.

[The scene fades as the ambulance doors are shut, and it drives away.]

Jade vs. Saiphraxis of Sparta

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring as "Blood of Heroes" by Megadeth plays over the PA and Saiphraxis walks out, he wears no shirt, and has Crimson red athletic style shorts that bear the symbols of Sparta on them. He makes his way down to ring with no fan fare, heading to the ring with his eyes locked straight ahead.]

Jack Gene - And, our first glimpse at who many are calling the next big star to come out of Central Michigan Wrestling, this is Saiphraxis of Sparta.

Bill Hughes - He made a big impact coming out of the last CMW Havoc, winning that All-In Challenge that they held a week ago, and put himself in a position to really show everyone, not just CMW, but across the entire Wrestling Midwest network, what he can do.

Jack Gene - Tonight, he has that opportunity. But, unfortunately for him, it's against the WMW Shoot Champion Jade.

[After climbing into the ring, he looks around at the crowd and then waits stoically in his corner, awaiting his opponent. Just then, Music from the "Jade Dragon Concerto" blasts from the PA as Jade appears at the top of the ramp holding the Shoot Championship high above her head.]

Jack Gene - And here comes the Shoot Champion.

Bill Hughes - On paper, probably not the best place to start, but it should be noted, he's not in the complete dark about her, and vice versa. Both, through the connection of Hecate, know a great deal about one another. They both have that mixed martial arts background, but yeah, as Jade is the Shoot Champion, the top of the MMA competitors here, she has the definite and obvious edge going into this match.

[Flash Forward // The shot flashes forward to show Jade and Saiphraxis standing in the center of the ring in fighting stances. They circle one another. Jade lets out a groan and kicks out The Spartan's left leg. He stumbles and she charges, but he takes her down with a football-style tackle. She tries to get him into a facelock, but he powers up to his feet. She rolls backwards and pops up to her feet. They go back into a stance, but this time, Saiphraxis, without any hesitation, kicks her with a stiff shin kick, to her right knee. She stumbles a bit causing him to charge, but she jumps up and connects with jumping knee to the chest causing Saiphraxis to fall backwards. He catches himself and goes for a clothesline, but she ducks, causing him to swing through. She goes for a rear naked choke, but Saiphraxis falls to a seated position, pulling out of it and launches her over him with a headscissors. As both pop back to their feet, he charges again, and she takes him down with a hiptoss into a side mount. She tries to work out his arm, but he blocks it, throwing forearms up, that sends her back to a safe distance. Suddenly, she jerks up and pulls the arm up, and goes for an armbar, but as soon as she gets to her feet, Spartan gets her into a small package for a 1 count. They both pop up again and he shoots in, but she catches him with a stiff kick to the head that sends him falling to a seated position. She charges him but he dives into her, knocking her to the ground. They get their legs tangled up, and somehow, she falls backwards and he turns it into a Figure Four variation.]

Jack Gene - Saiphraxis really showing us some great things here.

Bill Hughes - Definitely making a case to be brought up to the main roster and put into the Shoot division. He's matching her move for move, for the most part in the early goings of this match. In no way do I see Jade losing this match, but the Spartan is definitely making her work for it. Getting her into that figure four, that was the last place she expected to be in tonight.

[Flash Forward // Jade pulls him to the ropes and is able to get out of the lock. As Spartan stands back up, he shoots her off of the ropes. As she bounces back, he goes for a Belly to Belly throw, but she lands on her feet. The leg that was targeted in the figure four buckles, but she catches herself on the ropes. The Spartan charges and she connects with an elbow to the side of the head that causes him to stumble backwards. She takes the opportunity and hits an Asai Moonsault. She holds on for the pin but only gets a 2.]

Jack Gene - And a beautiful Asai Moonsault by Jade.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, Jade probably took a risk by going for a moonsault when she knew her knee wasn't fully at 100%. But, she took it and it paid off. At least for the time being. Knocked the Spartan off of his feet, and put the match back into her control.

Jack Gene - Which is where Jade needed it to be. So far in this match, Jade and the Spartan have fought back and forth, both really giving the other a run for their money. But the Shoot Champion knew she had to end this match quickly, not just to keep her credibility as Champion, but to eliminate any other possibilities of the Spartan getting a hold of that right knee.

[Flash Forward // The shot flashes forward to show Jade working on the Spartan in the corner. She hits knife edge chop after knife edge chop to his chest. She pulls him out of the corner and whips him into the ropes. As he bounces back, she jumps into the air and flips him over with a hurricanrana. She holds on for the pin, but only manages a 2 count. The Spartan pops up, trying to get back the advantage, but without warning, Jade jumps to her feet and spins in the air.]

Bill Hughes - Tornado Kick!

Jack Gene - She connects with the Jade Dragon Kick and down goes The Spartan! And here's the cover! ...1! ...2! ...3! It's over! Jade picks up the victory over CMW's top talent!

["Flower of Carnage" by Meiko Kaji hits the PA as Jade stands up and celebrates.]

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner... Jade!

Jack Gene - And a win by Jade, showing a continuance of excellence as she raises the Shoot Championship high above her head.

Bill Hughes - You've got to give The Spartan some credit though. He took her to the limit.

[As The Spartan stands up, Jade walks over to him and walks him to the center of the ring. She raises his hand and the crowd cheers.]

Jack Gene - Well, that's exactly what Jade is doing. She knows that it's just a matter of time before the Spartan is on the main roster, and you know, if and when he does sign a WMW contract, he'll be looking for another shot at Jade and at the Shoot title.

[The Spartan rolls out of the ring and heads to the back shaking his head in disappointment as Jade continues to celebrate in the ring. The scene fades.]

When AWS Man Met Druscilla

[The cameras cut backstage, where Druscilla and Jordan Keyser are standing in the hallway, apparently discussing a business deal. They both stop talking and look surprised as AWS Man (also known as Bill) strides up to Druscilla. He gets practically in Druscilla’s face and pokes her in the chest, much to the noblewoman’s disgust.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Hey, Priscilla, Queen of the freakin’ Desert! What the freak happened last week? With Vagicil and Khrohn’s Disease at each other’s throats, you should have been able to waltz right in there and take the GLC with ease. Not that I really want you to have it, either. I had a British friend once, and I don’t freakin’ trust you people anymore, with your “Why, ’ello, guvnah”s and “Let’s throw another shrimp on the barbie”s. All you really care about is your tea and your overweight, middle-aged singers. But you’d have been a better freakin’ alternative to that dirty hippie carrying the title around now and getting … hippie juice all over it. 

[Druscilla takes a step forward, causing the Insane One to scoot a step backwards.]

Druscilla – Item number one. If you lay another finger on me, I will break your bloody hand. Item number two, you silly sod, Throwing a shrimp on the barbie is what Bloody AUSTRALIANS do! I'm British! Thirdly. My name is 'DRUSCILLA' not Priscilla. As for what happened in the match, I'd say if the belt meant so much to you, perhaps you should not have lost it to Kronin in the first place. Speaking of you and matches, why the bloody hell are you even here? Aren't you about due to beat up on another low carder because you can't hack it up top anymore? Oh, and since we're speaking about me and Kronin, watch the match tonight. You just might see a new champion crowned tonight.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) shakes his head and makes a yapping motion with his hand.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Sorry, all I hear from you is, “Blah blah freakin’ blah, pip, pip and jip, fish and chips pudding.” Also, back up when you talk to me, I’m afraid one of your crooked freakin’ teeth is gonna poke my eye out.

[Druscilla narrows her eyes and tries to open her mouth but The Insane One ignores her as he glances over at Jordan Keyser.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – And what’s this guy’s freakin’ deal? He’s not going to get all infatuated with you like Ryverdance did and have a really confusing feud where half the time you take turns throwing the match to each other, is he? Cause that was bad enough the first freakin’ time.

[Jordan raises an eyebrow, eyeing AWS Man(also known as Bill) with mild contempt.]

Keyser - You don't need to worry, A-Dub. I'm not gonna provide you with any competition where Dru's romantic life is concerned. There are only two things I ever want out of a woman. Since I never mix business with sex, you're pretty safe. As for being like Ryven, trust me. The nerd and I are nothing alike. I'm far more dange-

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) cuts him off with a wave of his hand.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Whatfreakin’ever, buddy. Your accent’s almost as hard to make out as hers, but I’m pretty sure I caught something about not messing with Texas, and keeping out the immigants. But that could’ve just been my ears ringing from the guns I’m assuming you fired into the air as you hopped up and down. 

[The Insane One looks back at Druscilla.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Hey, isn’t his home freakin’ state like three times as big as your whole country? Heh, I bet they could beat you in a war, too. Especially with all the inbreeding that goes on in Britain. They love to kill them some retarded people in Tex-

[AWS Man (also known as Bill), is cut off suddenly as Druscilla decks him, sending him staggering as she grabs him by the throat.]

Druscilla - Now listen here, you repugnent little cockroach? One more line from you and I will end you! I've had about all I'm going to tolerate from you tonight! 

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) escapes her grasp, and finally notices both Druscilla and Keyser glaring holes through him.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) - …What? Did I freakin’ make a fux pass again? 

[The Insane One shrugs.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Yeahhh, I’d pretend I freakin’ cared, but that’d just be too much work. Just take that title off of Krumpet tonight, will ya? The way I figger it, I’m next in line for a shot after I whooped Pyrite back into his place. And even though I’m better than Krunk Juice, I’m pretty sure I could take the freakin’ title off you like 50 times easier. Toodles!

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) turns and strides off as abruptly as he entered the scene. Druscilla and Keyser still look annoyed and frustrated as the cameras fade out.]

Eric Dillinger vs. Umbrage

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring as Umbrage stands in the center of the ring. "Never Let It Die" by Hatebreed continues to play as Eric Dillinger reaches the ring. He climbs onto the apron, and Umbrage calls for Eric to hurry up. Eric asks the ref to hold back Umbrage.]

Jack Gene - Welcome back everyone to Graveyard Shift 119! Still coming up, it's our Main Event Great Lakes Championship match between Kronin and Druscilla. But, right now, we've got two former MTL3 opponents facing off here as Umbrage takes on Eric Dillinger.

Bill Hughes - Umbrage looks to be wanting this fight to start now, Eric though, looks to be taking his time getting ready.

Jack Gene - Both men failed to reach their goals at Blood Factory. Umbrage and Valora were looking to capture Midwest Tag League gold, something that would make him a 6 time Tag Team Champion, while Dillinger had yet another shot against Father Nathan and the ASC slip through his fingers.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, neither men are in any mood to be cordial. Plus, with their history in the MTL3, these two men don't like each other, and don't plan on mending any bridges here tonight. We all know what Umbrage is like in the ring, but lately, we're starting to see a different side to Dillinger.

Jack Gene - Yeah, we've all seen the footage. After he lost the CMW Lake Michigan Championship, he attacked Tera with a baton, just completely showing a side of him that none of us wanted to see. Unsportsmanlike conduct, and really doing what he could to make the new CMW Champion unable to leave the ring on her own.

Bill Hughes - That's not the side I was talking about. I think we all knew that Eric Dillinger was a douchebag. He made no bones about that. People liked his swagger and his showmanship, not the fact that he was a nice guy. What I'm talking about is his recent losses.

[Just then, Umbrage shoots forward and takes Eric down with a spear. The ref calls for the bell.]

Jack Gene - And here we go. Umbrage vs. Eric Dillinger and Umbrage trying to get some early offense in, but Dillinger able to keep him off with a right hand. 

[Umbrage rallies with a right hand of his own. Umbrage with a clothesline, and another. He pushes Dillinger against the ropes and goes for an irish whip, but Dillinger counters and rams a knee into his midsection. He clubs him in the back and then forces him into the corner. He takes a few steps backwards and then charges forward, but Umbrage catches him and spins him back first into the corner, before driving rights and lefts into his midsection. He takes him out with a snapmare and immediately targets his neck with a chinlock.]

[Flash Forward // The shot flashes forward to show Dillinger powering up to his feet as Umbrage now has him in a headlock. He shoots Umbrage across the ring. Umbrage bounces off the ropes and is met with a shoulder block sending Dillinger down to the mat. Dillinger looks up and they trade eye contact, before Umbrage charges the ropes again. He bounces off and Dillinger dives at his feet causing Umbrage to hurdle him. Umbrage bounces off the ropes again and as he reaches the center of the ring, Eric pops up and tries for a hiptoss, but Umbrage counters. He goes for a clothesline, but Dillinger ducks it and locks Umbrage's arm with a hammerlock.]

Jack Gene - And Eric finally getting some control in this match, taking Umbrage by the arm.

Bill Hughes - You look at Umbrage and you can see right off the bat, he's a straight up brawler. He likes to punch people, he likes to deliver a lot of damage to his opponents. You forget that sometimes when you look at him. 5'10", under 230lbs, he's just a bit heavier than a lightweight, but man can he pack a punch.

[Eric with a forearm to the back of the head forces Umbrage into the corner face first. He lifts up his left arm, and wraps it around the top rope before locking on the hammerlock once more.]

Bill Hughes - And Dillinger continues to target that left shoulder.

Jack Gene - Yeah, but he's getting the ref involved now, as he used the top rope for leverage.

[As the ref begins the count, Eric lets go. Umbrage tries to get out of the corner, but Eric again gets behind him and gets him into another hammerlock. Umbrage tries for an elbow, but Eric ducks it and Umbrage spins. Eric grabs him and lifts him up. He grabs his arm again as he has him above his head and slams him down with a powerslam, forcing Umbrage to land on his arm.]

Jack Gene - Oh!

Bill Hughes - Powerslam on the arm. Dillinger really targetting that left arm. He had him in that Hammerlock, and just used a powerslam to deliver even more damage to it.

Jack Gene - And here's the pin! ...1! ...2! ...no! Umbrage is up and Dillinger again with an arm lock, targeting that left arm.

[Flash Forward // Dillinger continues to target Umbrage's arm, this time with an armwringer. Umbrage fights out of it and slams a right hand into Eric's face. He goes for another one, but Dillinger blocks it and boots Umbrage in the midsection. He lifts Umbrage up and hits him with a shoulder breaker before once again going for the pin. He gets a 2 count. Dillinger jumps up and drops a boot to Umbrage's shoulder. He pulls Umbrage up by the head and drops a right hand. He goes for a kick, but Umbrage catches it.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And Umbrage caught the kick! He's got the leg up and is just taunting Eric.

[Just then, Eric goes for an enziguri, but Umbrage shoots into it and throws him down with a powerbomb variation.]

Jack Gene - Oh! Powerbomb! And he's got the pin! ...1! ...2! NO! Eric able to kick out.

Bill Hughes - Umbrage definitely holding that shoulder in pain. Eric did a lot of damage, but Umbrage has a shot here to turn things back around.

[Flash Forward // Umbrage pulls up Eric by the head. He drives a right hand into his jaw sending him back against the ropes. He goes to whip him across the ring, but Eric blocks it and reverses it, sending Umbrage into the corner. He charges Umbrage and drives his shoulder into his midsection. Umbrage doubles over, holding his midsection and Eric punches him with a left hand. He then lifts up Umbrage onto his shoulder and props him up onto the top rope. Eric climbs up and slams another right hand and another. He attempts to put Umbrage into a front facelock, but Umbrage hits him with a right hand to the midsection.]

Jack Gene - Oh! And Umbrage, fighting him off. Eric's teetering on that rope.

[Umbrage lands another right hand, which sends Eric back down to the ground. Eric stumbles a bit. As Umbrage tries to stand up, Eric charges again and jumps up to the second turnbuckle. He tries for a super belly to belly, but Umbrage blocks it with another right hand.]

Jack Gene - My god! Umbrage continues to battle on that top rope, but Eric struggling to take him down with a huge impact move!

[Just then, Umbrage gets his hand onto Eric's chest and lifts him up. He jumps from the turnbuckle, taking Eric backwards and slams him to the mat with a spinebuster.]

Bill Hughes - Oh!

Jack Gene - My god! Riot Act from the top! And here's the cover! ...1!

Bill Hughes - Umbrage has his feet on the ropes!

Jack Gene - ...2! ...3! It's over!

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner... Umbrage!

[Umbrage climbs the turnbuckle and holds his hands up in the air as the crowd pops. Eric gets to his feet and complains to the ref about the foot on the ropes and a fast count, but the ref doesn't listen.]

After Match Happenings

Writer: Garvin

Jack Gene - A huge victory for Umbrage.

Bill Hughes - A much needed win for him and...

Jack Gene - Hey!

[Just then, Eric charges Umbrage and attacks him as he climbs down the turnbuckle. He sends a left and a right hand into Umbrage's head as Umbrage slouches in the corner, trying to block the attack.]

Jack Gene - Now... this is... this just isn't right, Bill.

[The referee tries to get involved pulling Eric off of him. As he does, Umbrage darts out of the corner and takes Eric down with a football tackle, and begins to send rights and lefts.]

Bill Hughes - And Umbrage is fighting back, Jack! Here comes the Rage!

[At that point, security storm the ring and pull Umbrage and Eric apart.]

Jack Gene - And it looks like neither man is ready for this match to be over. I'm sure we haven't seen the last of this feud.

[The scene fades.]

Druscilla vs. Kronin

Writer: Amanda and Tabi

[The lights in the arena dim and Druscilla's voice speaks over the PA saying.  "England Prevails!"  'Can Die No More' by Lake of Tears then plays over the PA and Druscilla walks out slowly, holding her chalice and stands at the entranceway, looking down her nose at the ring, a smug sneer on her face.  The crowd boos but Druscilla ignores it as she makes her way down the ramp towards the ring.  When she gets there, she sets her chalice aside and climbs into the ring, giving a sideways glance to her opponent or the entryway as she leans back against one of the turnbuckles and glances towards the entrance, waiting to see the next entrant.]

Wayne Inkster -  The following contest is your main event for the evening and will be for the Great Lakes Championship; introducing first, the challenger, hailing form London, England and comes into tonight’s contest standing 6’ tall and weighing 220lbs and is representing the Daughters of Darkness...she is the Dark Countess....DRUSCILLA!!!

Jack Gene -  And here comes Druscilla, looking determined.  She has come close to the Great Lakes Championship a couple of times and has managed to get another big time GLC match here tonight.

Bill Hughes - You’re looking at the new Great Lakes Champion!  I can’t wait for the Golden Age of Druscilla to begin!  This is her night, I can feel it... that hippie bastard Kronin is in over his head.

[’Sonne’ by Rammstien plays over the PA and a blast of pyro goes off, and the crowd erupts into cheers  as Kronin rise from the middle of the entryway.  Lilly wears the armor of a Valkyrie and Kronin is on a knee in front of her, staring at the floor.  Lilly stands up and places a hand on Kronin's shoulder and points towards the ring.  Kronin stands and hops up into the air, driving his fist into the ground as a huge explosion of pyro goes off behind him and he makes his way down to the ring, looking around the arena as he makes his way to the ring.]

Wayne Inkster - And her opponent, the current reigning Great Lakes Champion; hailing from Chicago, Illinois and coming into tonight’s contest standing 6’6” and weighing 270lbs, he is the Master of the Rock and Shock...KRONINNNN!!!

Jack Gene -  And here comes the defending Great Lakes Champion, Kronin. I have to say, he’s rolling right now.  He won a triple threat falls count anywhere match, defeating both Valora and Druscilla, and without using a weapon.  That victory really cemented Kronin as a viable champion in my eyes.

Bill Hughes -  Well, if you consider voluntarily handicapping yourself as the mark of a champion, then that just proves why you suck.  I think Kronin is overrated, and he needs to go.

[Kronin climbs into the ring and jumps up onto the ring apron.  He paces back and forth on the apron before hopping over the ropes and raising his fist in the air and catches his guitar from Lilly playing along with his entrance song. On the other side of the ring, Druscilla paces back and forth, her eyes swapping from Kronin and Lilly, making motions as if she’s wants to know why Lilly is at ringside.]

Jack Gene - And the bell rings here as John Law starts the match off and Druscilla vs. Kronin is underway.  Druscilla doesn’t seem pleased with Lilly’s presence at ringside, we’ll see if that becomes a factor as the match progresses.

(Ring, ring, ring)

[Kronin and Druscilla move towards the ring, slowly as they feel each other out at the beginning of the match; finally the two lock up in the middle of the ring with a collar and elbow tie-up, testing the others strength as first Druscilla is pushed back a few paces until she turns it on Kronin and pushes him back a few paces. The contest goes back and forth between the two competitors for several moments until Druscilla gets the upper hand and twists Kronin’s arm up in a standing arm wringer.]

Jack Gene - Well here we go, Druscilla and Kronin starting things off with the technical game trying to get an edge here.

Bill Hughes - Yeah and Druscilla has the edge!  She has Kronin’s arm twisted up in the wringer!

[Kronin tests how severe Druscilla has the arm wringer locked in, wincing a bit as she twists his arm even further, adding more pressure to his shoulder before he is able to turn into the arm wringer, relieving the pressure and reversing the hold, quickly applying a hammer lock to Druscilla. The big Brit takes a moment to get stock of the situation, completely unfazed by the reversal, then wraps on her legs around Kronins, yanking it forward while she pushes her upper body backwards, sending both wrestlers sprawling down to the mat.]

Jack Gene - And wow!  Druscilla is managing to give Kronin some solid competition in technical wrestling!  The champion is reeling at the moment here, trying to get untracked.

Bill Hughes - I told you this was Dru’s night!  She got the hippie reeling!

[Druscilla and Kronin are both quickly back up to their feet, Druscilla to her feet slightly faster than Kronin and manages to corral Kronin with a side headlock but the Champion sends Druscilla across the ring into the ropes. Druscilla bounces off the ropes and sails back across the ring, colliding with Kronin in the middle of the ring with a shoulder block but neither competitor moves at all, the two just standing there and glaring at one another.]

Jack Gene -  WOW!  And the former Field Hockey player, Dru and the former ice hockey and football player Kronin just showcased their skills here and just ran into each other shoulder to shoulder with neither coming out on top!

Bill Hughes - Wait?  Kronin played Ice Hockey?  Where do you dig this stuff up?

Jack Gene - It’s called research.  You should try it sometime.

[The challenger responds with a boot to Kronin’s midsection and locking on another side headlock, grinding down hard on the sides of Kronin’s head, the champion tries to push Druscilla off again but she clamps down tighter and stops after a step or two. Kronin tries again to push Druscilla off but she continues to block the attempt by grinding and clamping down harder on his head, while keeping her center of balance low. With a growl, Kronin changes tactics, wrapping his arms around Druscilla’s waist and lifting her up over his head and then back down to the mat with a belly to back suplex, the back of Druscilla’s head and her shoulders slamming hard into the mat and the challenger breaks the hold.]

Jack Gene - And Kronin striking back with a big time belly to back suplex!  The champ isn’t done yet and these two are continuing to play their chess match here.

Bill Hughes - Ugh, seriously?  Chess?  You’re an idiot.

[Kronin makes it up to his feet first, Druscilla grabbing the back of her head and working through the stunning impact, while Kronin stalks Druscilla, waiting for the challenger to get to her feet. Druscilla slowly pulls herself up to her feet, using the ropes for assistance and Kronin pounces immediately, wrapping her up in the Gute Nacht Sleeper hold, Druscilla tries to pry Kronin’s arms off at first. Realizing that Kronin has his iron grip locked in tight, Druscilla changes tactics, tossing herself backwards into the corner, slamming Kronin’s still wounded back into the turnbuckle. Kronin doesn’t release the hold after the first slam, prompting Druscilla to stumble out and toss herself backwards a few more times before the hold is finally broken.]

Jack Gene - Kronin going for his sleeper hold, a move he favors but has yet to earn a win with it, Druscilla was able to fight it off and continuing softening up Kronin’s back, which will weaken his finishing moves of the Death by Metal and the Metal Meltdown.  Smart tactics by the challenger.

Bill Hughes - Glad to see you’re finally coming around to Druscilla’s bandwagon.  Even our stoned hippie has said she’s underrated.

[Druscilla shakes her head to clear it, then unloads with a series of elbow shots behind her, rocking Kronin’s head from side to side before taking a half step forward and spinning around to drive the point of her elbow into the side of Kronin’s head, snapping his head back with a wicked whiplash effect. Her trademark smirk returning to her lips as she takes a step back and unloads with a series of hard European uppercuts while Kronin is trapped in the corner, Referee John Law counting the whole time, Druscilla stopping her assault and taking a step back when John Law reaches the count of 4.]

Jack Gene - And Druscilla has abruptly changed her style here folks, she’s gone from technical to smash mouth, nailing Kronin with elbow after elbow and a series of European uppercuts.  Kronin really needs to get things moving in his direction fast or we could see a new champion crowned.

Bill Hughes - Assuming the ‘champ’ even knows what state he’s in, which I doubt after Druscilla has just smacked him around like she has.

[Druscilla steps forward to continue her punishment of Kronin, but the champion surprises her by surging out of the corner and pushing Druscilla back, then following up with a spinning belly to belly suplex that drives Druscilla hard into the mat. Kronin immediately goes for the cover as Lilly just looks on stunned that Kronin is going for a pin fall, referee John Law gets into position and counts...1...2...Druscilla kicks out before John Law can count three.]

Jack Gene - And Kronin answers with an amazing spinning belly to belly suplex, but he went for the pinfall here!  These two had agreed to try for submission victories, You have to ask yourself if the Champ is worried about losing his belt here and has changed his mind, deciding to just win and get out of here.

Bill Hughes -  Ha!  I knew Kronin didn’t have the guts to match Druscilla’s challenge!

[Kronin turns and grabs one of Druscilla’s arms, locking in an arm bar and really pulling back, torquing her arm and shoulder and putting tremendous amounts of pressure on those joints. Drusiclla hisses out and shakes her head when John Law asks if she wants to give up. Absorbing and channeling the pain, Druscilla claws her way to the ropes, forcing Kronin to break the hold as Druscilla pulls herself to her feet. John Law makes Kronin back away, leaving Kronin open for Druscilla who holds onto the top rope, jumps up and then lands on the middle rope and springboards backwards into Kronin, taking the champion down with a back elbow.]

Jack Gene - Or... maybe Kronin went for the pinfall to set up that armbar attempt.  Druscilla has to be on guard now and get out of that quickly before her elbow is hyperextended or the arm itself, broken.

Bill Hughes -  The armbar?  Seriously?  For a supposed submission specialist, he uses mainly basic submission holds that never get wins.

[Druscilla pulls the still shocked looking Kronin to his feet and goes to wrap him up in an Abdominal stretch but Kronin counters it into a hip toss, sending Druscilla down to the mat on the small of her back. Kronin tries to follow that move up by going for the Crippler Crossface but Druscilla appears to have it scouted well, rolling and twisting as he tries to lock the hold on and actually reverses the hold, locking on a Cobra Clutch on Kronin instead. Lilly calls out from the floor as Kronin pulls and drags himself to the ropes, John Law forcing Druscilla to break the hold.]
Jack Gene - Abdominal stretch by...Kronin hits a hiptoss, Kronin tries for the crippler but WOW!  Druscilla has the cobra clutch!  Lilly is looking really worried here as Kronin makes it to the ropes and Druscilla holds on until the four count before breaking the submission hold!

Bill Hughes -  Ha!  See that!  Druscilla is beating your man at his own game!  This is great!

[Both wrestlers get back up to their feet, Druscilla goes for a boot, but Kronin catches it and pulls Druscilla in towards him, leveling her with a clothesline, Druscilla quickly back up to her feet, only to find Kronin waiting and drops her with another clothesline. Kronin pulls Druscilla up to her feet, Druscilla tries for a quick arm bar, however Kronin is able to reverse it into a hammer lock. Druscilla tries to twist out of it but is unable and then she reaches up and grabs Kronin around the head then drops down with a sit out, delivering a stunner to Kronin who gets knocked back several feet.]

Jack Gene - And the chess match and wrestling clinic continues folks.  Druscilla and Kronin are matching each other move for move here. You’re getting a pay per view quality match on weekly programming!

Bill Hughes - Hell yeah we are!  And Druscilla is proving she can take everything this Bill and Ted reject can dish out and give some of her own back!

[Druscilla pulls Kronin to his feet and lifts him up into a Fireman’s Carry and then tries for a press slam, but Kronin slips off her back, grabbing Druscilla and trying for a German Suplex, but Druscilla blocks the attempt by widening her stance and locking her feet behind Kronin’s knees when he tries to lift her up.  Kronin tries again and again Druscilla blocks the attempt and spins around, grabbing Kronin from behind.  Rather then go for a German, she drops Kronin’s back onto her knee and then brings him up, locking a full nelson on and slamming him face first into the mat.]

Jack Gene - OUCH!  A brutal move by the Great Lakes Champ there, dropping Druscilla into a modified backbreaker, then bringing her up, locking in a full nelson, and immediately taking her down with a full nelson faceslam.  That will definitely put a damper on your evening.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, but that’s a flash in the pan move.  Druscilla has had Kronin’s number all match so far.

[Druscilla and Kronin locked up, struggling for leverage, Kronin suddenly twists and takes Druscilla down with an arm drag, then another, and another as Druscilla gets to her feet, after the third one, Druscilla bounces off the ropes and runs full force into a jumping big bicycle kick from Kronin, sending her down.  Kronin pulls Druscilla to her feet and whips her into the ropes, charging forward and taking her to the mat one more time with a flying shoulder block as the crowd cheers and Kronin chants break out.]

Jack Gene - How’s that for flash in the pan?!  Kronin taking Druscilla down with a series of arm drags and then plants her with both a big jumping bicycle kick and his flying shoulder block and now the challenger is reeling with the crowd getting involved in this match!

Bill Hughes - He hasn’t won the match yet!  And if you haven’t beaten Dru... you’re still in danger.

[Kronin grabs Druscilla’s legs as she lays on the mat, going for a step over toe hold but Druscilla reaches up and grabs Kronin by the waist band and hauls him forward, sending the champion off balance into the corner and bounces his head off the top turnbuckle. Kronin staggers back and Druscilla comes from behind, rolling Kronin up but instead of going for the pin, she attempts to lock in the Texas Cloverleaf leg lock. Kronin quickly twists his body and pulling Druscilla’s torso down by the waistband of her own outfit and breaks up the submission hold with several hard punches to Druscilla’s face, sending the challenger staggering back and allowing Kronin to get to his feet.]

Jack Gene - Druscilla broke up the attempt at the Sharpshooter from Kronin and almost locked in a Texas Cloverleaf hold!  I wasn’t aware Druscilla even knew that hold!

Bill Hughes - You’re an idiot.  Hecate likely taught it to her at her school, and she’s also allies with Jordan Keyser.  You met a Texan Wrestler that doesn’t know the Texas Cloverleaf?

Jack Gene - ...Good point, but more likely it was Hecate that taught Dru, Keyser doesn’t seem much for submission holds.

[Kronin pushes off the ropes, going for another big bicycle kick but Druscilla side steps him, letting Kronin’s momentum take him past her. Druscilla grabs Kronin from behind, going for a German suplex of her own, Kronin blocks and then tries to roll forward and down, between Druscilla’s legs to grab her ankle for the Ankle Lock, but Druscilla pulls Kronin up slightly and just lets him go as she steps back, dropping him on the back of his neck and shoulders.]

Jack Gene - My God!  Brutal counter from Druscilla there as she knew exactly which move Kronin was going for and broke it up with a big time move, dropping Kronin right on the back of his head and neck there!

Bill Hughes - Stick a fork in him, he’s done baby!  New Champ coming up!

[Druscilla moves back a few more paces, watching as Kronin grabs his head and rolls over onto his hands and knees, then charges the ropes opposite Kronin and bounces off the ropes heading full speed towards Kronin just as the Champion gets up to one knee, lifting her knee as reaches Kronin and slams the point of her knee into his temple, sending the champion down to the mat hard after that wicked Knee Trembler. With her trademark smirk in full swing, Druscilla grabs Kronin by one leg and pulls him back into the middle of the ring.]

Jack Gene - And the crowd is already starting to boo here folks!  Druscilla follows up her vicious counter to the attempted Ankle Lock with that brutal knee trembler and she’s dragging Kronin into the middle of the ring.  Things are looking bad for the champ.  It seems the third time might just be the charm for Druscilla to beat Kronin and win the Great Lakes Championship!

Bill Hughes - Yes!  This is the best night of my life!

[Looking around the ring and positioning Kronin so his head is facing Lilly, Druscilla calmly and methodically lowers herself onto Kronins back and with precise motions locks in the Noble Judgement on Kronin, Lilly’s eyes going wide with terror as Druscilla sits all the way back, pulling up harshly on Kronin’s neck and shoulders. John Law gets on one knee beside Kronin, asking if he wants to give up, the champion yelling out no and shaking his head as best he can as Lilly starts to pace back and forth outside the ring.]

Jack Gene - Noble Judgment!  Dru has the Noble Judgment locked in!!!  No has ever escaped this move when Dru has it locked in!!!

Bill Hughes - YES!!!  Tap!!!  Tap you hippie stoner with a stupid name!!

[Druscilla’s expression is grim, none of her normal taunts or jabs being delivered to Kronin as she pulls back even more on his trapped neck, Lilly looking more and more nervous on the outside as Kronin still refuses to give up. When Kronin doesn’t respond quick enough to one of John Law’s inquiries, the senor referee pulls up his hand and lets it drop, no response from Kronin, he does it again as Druscilla takes that moment to pull back even more, almost as if she can see how far she can bend Kronin’s back. John Law goes to lift Kronin’s arm for a third time, holding it up in the air and is about to drop it as suddenly a white towel comes flying into the ring and landing right before Kronin and John Law, John Law looking at the towel and then over to see Lilly standing on the ring apron with tears in her eyes. John Law lets go of Kronin’s arm, which falls limp as he calls for the bell, Druscilla for once actually releasing the Noble Judgement as soon as she hears the bell ringing.]

Wayne Inkster - The winner of the match by submission and the new Great Lakes Champion...Druscilla!!!!!!

Jack Gene - ...Folks... the crowd is dead silent here..  Kronin never tapped out but Lilly has thrown in the towel and in one that one motion, Kronin has lost the match and his Great Lakes Championship belt!  The bigger story here is Druscilla actually broke the submission hold on the ringing of the bell.  A sign of the respect she has for Kronin perhaps.

Bill Hughes - YES!  Finally!  Sault St. Marie and Wrestling Midwest has a champion we can all be proud of!!!  What a great night for Wrestling Midwest.  Now Kronin can head on back to Aurora, Illinois and play street hockey with Wayne and Garth...HAHAHA!

Jack Gene - ....Anyone evertold you that you’re a grade A ass[bleep]?  Few people in WMW work harder then Kronin.

[The rest of the Daughters of Darkness make their way out of the back as John Law gets the belt and hands it to Druscilla, the new champion lifting it up in the air and holding it there a moment while the group celebrates as a sobbing Lilly checks on Kronin. Druscilla, Tera, Hecate and Jade stop the celebration and all move over to help Kronin to his feet and after Druscilla and Kronin share a look, she lifts his hand in the air at the great match the two shared.]

Jack Gene - ....And a show of sportsmanship from Druscilla.  Another first.  Like her or not, folks she earned this title win tonight and Wrestling Midwest has a new champ, and this spells bad news for Sault St. Marie’s enemies since his power just got a big boost here tonight.

Bill Hughes - ....No trashtalking from Druscilla?  I love that about her.... oh well... I guess Kronkite did a decent enough job tonight.  But in the end, it wasn’t enough, and he’s got noone but himself to blame...well except for Lilly maybe, since she threw in the towel for him.

[As the Daughters of Darkness leave the ring, the crowd cheers for Kronin who holds his head as he stares at Lilly, a look of obvious displeasure in his eyes as Lilly points to his neck, making the case of her concern and saying ‘I’m sorry!’ as she does so.  Kronin says nothing, just shaking his head and rolls out of the ring as he and Lilly make their way back to the backstage area.]

Dark Matches

Arick Wills d. Marty Poppins via submission with the Magnificent Crossface.
El Oso d. John Holmes via pinfall with a moonsault.


Graveyard Shift 118

Posted: May 14th, 2010 | Category: Televised Results | No Comments »

The Card:

Amariie vs. Arick Wills
Lester Cartwright vs. Outlaw Biker
AWS Man vs. Hecate
Gras-Dawg vs. The Hardcore Icons
Matrix and Wone vs. Dillinger and Nathan



Graveyard Shift 118 - May 13th, 2010 - WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio

Opening Commentary

Writer: Garvin

[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.]

Jack Gene - Hello and welcome to WMW Graveyard Shift 118! The MTL3 Tournament ends and the Heartlands Championship Tournament continues tonight as we are now one week away from Blood Factory 2010! My name is Jack Gene. This is my partner, the best color commentator in the business, Bill Hughes, and we are coming to you live from the WMW Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. So much going on, including what will be the final match of the MTL3. Tonight, Gras-Dawg takes on The Hardcore Icons where the winner will take on The Revolution at Blood Factory for the MTL Championships. This is a rematch from two weeks ago, and in that first match, Gras-Dawg won.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, it would definitely be a major upset if Gras-Dawg wins again. The first match you could say was a fluke, but if it happens tonight, it'll change the face of that division. And, I don't mean to be a purest, but for one man to walk through a division like that, it says something about the level of competition we have here.

Jack Gene - Many critics share your views, Bill, and it would definitely shift what we think about those tag titles. Also happening tonight, we will find out who will go on to Blood Factory to fight for the titles, that is, depending on what happens with Gras-Dawg.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, I don't know if it's totally public knowledge yet, but I've been hearing rumors that, if the Dawg doesn't win tonight, he'll be facing the winner of the Heartlands Tournament at Blood Factory.

Jack Gene - I've heard the same thing. But, again, it's not official, so we'll see what happens. But, what we do know is Arick Wills takes on Amariie, while Outlaw Biker takes on Lester Cartwright, and the winners will face off, either at Fuel 34 for what you were talking about, or at Blood Factory 2010 for the Heartlands Championship. We also have the ASC race coming to a head, and Hecate taking on AWS Man. Right now, though, we're going to turn it to the ring where Wayne Inkster is ready to announce the opening contest.

[The scene cuts to the ring.]

The Hardcore Icons vs. Gras-Dawg

Writer: Hecate

['Get Up' by 50 Cent plays over the speakers and Gras-Dawg walks out with a cocky strut, holding a mic and singing/rapping along to the lyrics.  He wears baggy jeans worn below his hips and a baggy New Orleans Saints Jersey with a Saints hat tilted sideways on his head.  As he continues his cocky strut to the ring, he continues to rap, sometimes insulting his opponent as he does so, before sliding into the ring and holding both hands up into the air basking in the cheers of the crowd.]

Wayne Inkster - The following contest is scheduled for one fall and will determine the finalist of the Midwest Tag League 3 tournament and who will go on to face Revolution for the Midwest Tag belts. Introducing first, hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana and weighing in tonight at 280lbs, he is GRAS-DAWG!!!!!

[Once in the ring, Gras-Dawg removes his bling and tucks them into his pockets.  He pushes the ref off when the ref tries to search him for weapons and continues his tactic of getting under the opponents skin by showboating/trash talking.]

Jack Gene - Golden opportunity here for Gras-Dawg, he has a chance to go onto Blood Factory to face Revolution for the Midwest Tag belts, if he win this match.

Bill Hughes - Gras-Dawg has The Hardcore Icons to thank for even being in this match, although I am not sure it’s much of a blessing for him. The Celestial Avatars had him dead to rights before The Hardcore Icons got involved and handed Gras-Dawg to victory on a silver platter.

Jack Gene - I am sure there will be repercussions down the from that as well, but tonight it’s all about these two teams in this match.

['Burn it to the Ground' by Nickelback plays over the PA and Valora and Umbrage walk out from the backstage area.  Valora carries her trusty lead pipe and finishes a bottle of tequila before throwing it into the stands.  Umbrage carries a steel chair and finishes off a bottle of Jack before tossing it aside.  Valora plays to the crowd as they cheer loudly, pumping them as they make their way to ringside and climb into the ring, as Valora paces back and forth eager for the match to begin.]

Wayne Inkster - And his opponents, hailing from Detroit, MI and South Central LA, CA respectfully and entering tonight’s contest at a combined weight of 388lbs they are the team of UMBRAGE and VALORA....THE!! HARDCORE!!! ICONSSS!!!!!!

Jack Gene - The Hardcore Icons specifically wanted to face Gras-Dawg again in this match, needing to prove not only to the rest of the WMW that Gras-Dawg’s win was a fluke but probably more to themselves.

Bill Hughes - Nah, they know they can kick Gras-Dawg’s ass, they wanted him to be confident coming into this match so they can break him down mentally as they destroy him physically. This match won’t even be close, the Hardcore Icon’s are going to demolish Gras-Dawg.

[Referee Stephen Tyler tries to check the three competitors for foreign objects, but he doesn’t seem to get very far with any of them, finally with an exasperated sigh he gives up and calls for the bell, Umbrage starting for the Hardcore Icons against Gras-Dawg.]

(Ring, ring, ring)

[Gras-Dawg and Umbrage lock up in the middle of the ring, Umbrage actually pushing Gras-Dawg back a step before Gras-Dawg is able to take the advantage back, pushing Umbrage back and sending the Detroit native down to the mat. Gras-Dawg grinning and nodding his head as the fans cheer while Umbrage slowly gets back to his feet. The two go to lock up again, this time Umbrage quickly moving into a hammer lock, but Gras-Dawg’s height enables him to wiggle out of the hold and catch Umbrage with a wicked right hand, sending Umbrage back a step or two. Umbrage shakes his head after the punch and motions with his fingers to Gras-Dawg, telling the bigger man to come on. Gras-Dawg gives Umbrage a funny look, like he can’t believe Umbrage is asking for him to hit him but then shrugs and delivers a huge lefty hook that spins Umbrage around and sends him staggering against the ropes, where Umbrage rubs his jaw before turning around and asking for more again.]

Jack Gene - Umbrage is asking for Gras-Dawg to hit him, how much can Umbrage handle and just what is he trying to prove by doing this, he’s letting Gras-Dawg dictate the pace of the match this way.

Bill Hughes - Umbrage is going to prove right at the beginning of the match that Gras-Dawg doesn’t have a chance by taking everything Gras-Dawg can dish out.

Jack Gene - He asked for it, he got it, Gras-Dawg with several more heavy blows to Umbrage, bouncing the veteran around the ring like a pinball. To his credit, each time Umbrage gets right back in Gras-Gawg’s face. Umbrage just ducked under that swing by Gras-Dawg and lifted the bigger man up and dropped Gras-Dawg face first on the top turnbuckle.

[Gras-Dawg staggers back, dazed by the sudden attack from Umbrage and is taken down a moment later by a running clothesline from Umbrage. The Detroit brawler then starts to lay into the down Gras-Dawg with big kicks to his head, and upper back, then bounces off the ropes and delivers a running kick to the side of Gras-Dawg’s head as the bigger man struggles up to his knees. Umbrage then drives his knee repeatedly into Gras-Dawg’s back, right where Gras-Dawg was put through the table the week before. Gras-Dawg is able to push Umbrage away and rolls to the ropes to get a breather, grabbing at his back as he uses the ropes to pull himself up to his feet. Before Gras-Dawg could fully recover though, Umbrage is on him with a kick to the midsection followed up by several clubbing blows to Gras-Dawg’s back before Umbrage grabs the back of Gras-Dawg’s pants and uses them to pull Gras-Dawg into a wicked elbow shot to Gras-Dawg’s lower back.]

Jack Gene - Just that quickly this match has turned around, Umbrage targeting and really doing a number to Gras-Dawg’s back, the area that was damaged last week when Valora put Gras-Dawg through a table using the Aztec Moonsault.

Bill Hughes - That was awesome to see, hope they do it again. Gras-Dawg didn’t learn the lesson the Hardcore Icons tried to teach him last week, so they are just going to spend this week re-teaching it to him.

Jack Gene - And what lesson would that be?

Bill Hughes - The most important lesson, don’t embarrass the Hardcore Icons.

Jack Gene - They did it to themselves by not taking Gras-Dawg seriously. Umbrage is continuing his offense, he’s got Gras-Dawg backed into the corner now but Gras-Dawg blocks a punch, and another, Gras-Dawg with a shove to push Umbrage out of the corner. Umbrage heading right back in but Good Lord! Gras-Dawg just about took Umbrage’s head off with that standing bicycle kick, Umbrage never saw it coming.

[Gras-Dawg takes a moment to recover and get his breath back as Umbrage starts to move on the mat, the Detroit brawler grabbing his head before rolling over and working his way up to one knee. Gras-Dawg hops up to the middle turnbuckle then jumps off and delivers and massive left fist to Umbrage, sending the other man down to the mat again. Gras-Dawg pulls Umbrage up by his head and sends him across the ring, a bit to close to Valora’s corner as the former Great Lake’s Champion is able to reach out and make a blind tag. Umbrage sails back across the ring and right into a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker by Gras-Dawg. Gras-Dawg immediately goes for the cover but Stephen Tyler tries to explain to Gras-Dawg that Umbrage isn’t the legal man anymore, leaving Gras-Dawg wide open as Valora sneaks into the ring and delivers a surprise I.C.E. Breaker punt kick to the side of Gras-Dawg’s head. Umbrage rolls over to his corner as Valora grins evilly, stalking Gras-Dawg as the bigger man tries to recover from the punt kick, bouncing off the ropes and connecting with a scissors kick as Gras-Dawg gets up to one knee, and following it up with a cover attempt.]

Jack Gene - Valora with a quick cover, but Gras-Dawg kicks out by the count of two. The numbers advantage catching up with Gras-Dawg there as he had no idea Valora was the legal member of the Hardcore Icons and she tried to take his head off, repaying the favor from a few weeks ago.

Bill Hughes - You don’t cross The Hardcore Icons, sooner or later they will make you pay. And tonight is Gras-Dawg’s payment date.

Jack Gene - Valora with a series of European uppercuts that have Gras-Dawg rocked back to the ropes, and she finishes it up with a jumping Enziguri out of no-where, Gras-Dawg is down again, Valora mounting him and raining rights and lefts down on Gras-Dawg as he cover up. Referee Stephen Tyler pulling Valora off Gras-Dawg, Oh My God! Valora has busted Gras-Dawg open and she’s licking the blood off her fists.

[Valora grins, motioning to Gras-Dawg who reaches up and wipes his head, looking at his hand and seeing the blood on there, slapping the mat and getting up to charge at Valora who waits till just the right moment, jumping up and catching Gras-Dawg with a hurrancanrana, using Gras-Dawg’s own momentum against him and planting Gras-Dawg on his head with the move. Jumping to her feet with one hand raised, Valora tags in Umbrage before charging to the other side the ropes, hopping up the turnbuckle and running along the top rope towards Umbrage, jumping off as she gets near Gras-Dawg and flipping over, kicking Gras-Dawg in the head with a Pele kick. Umbrage slides in and covers Gras-Dawg as Valora rolls out of the ring, Gras-Dawg still has enough wits to kick out at the count of two. Umbrage bites off a curse as he gets to his feet and pulls Gras-Dawg up only to send him down with an elbow to the back of Gras-Dawg’s neck.]

Jack Gene - No one can say that The Hardcore Icons are looking past Gras-Dawg this match, Valora with some beautiful moves, that Pele kick will be a highlight reel spot for quite some time I bet, but they can’t put the Dawg down yet.

Bill Hughes - That’s because they are not done with their lesson yet, and each time Gras-Dawg has to kick out, that’s more energy he has to expend. He’s just about right where they want him, ripe for the picking.

Jack Gene - Gras-Dawg with a surge of speed, just spun around behind Umbrage and lifts Umbrage up in the air with a Full Nelson..and just slammed Umbrage face first into the mat. The Dawg will not quit, what will The Hardcore Icons need to do to put him away finally. Gras-Dawg tries for a quick cover on Umbrage, but the cagey veteran kicks out at 2.

[Umbrage shakes his head as he rolls to the side after the kick out, Gras-Dawg still trying to fully recover from the beating he’s suffered so far. Gras-Dawg back to his feet first and moves to pull Umbrage up, but Umbrage reaches up and uses both hands to rake Gras-Dawg’s eyes, sending the bigger man staggering towards the corner with both hands at his face. Valora smirks as Gras-Dawg comes into range and jumps up, grabbing Gras-Dawg around his head and falling to her knees, clotheslining Gras-Dawg with the top rope then holding him there, choking him as Stephen Tyler starts to count to five. Before he can even get to 2, Umbrage has bounced off the opposite ropes and jumps in the air, turning to drive his back into Gras-Dawg’s back, spinning off Gras-Dawg and tagging Valora in as she lets go of Gras-Dawg, the big Cajun staggering back off the ropes. Valora slips into the ring, nodding at Umbrage as he grabs Gras-Dawg while the bigger man is still dazed from the whiplash off the ropes and sends him across the ring; grabbing, lifting and snap twisting around to drive Gras-Dawg into the mat with the Riot Act spinebuster, rolling off Gras-Dawg just as Valora flies off the top rope and hits the Aztec Moonsault on Gras-Dawg, hooking a leg as Stephen Tyler slides into position and starts to count...1....2....3, calling immediately for the bell.]

Wayne Inkster - And your winners, via pinfall...The Hardcore Icons!!!

Jack Gene - The Hardcore Icons have won the match, and will move on to face the Revolution at Blood Factory ‘10 for the Midwest Tag Titles. Questionable tactics by The Hardcore Icons led to Gras-Dawg’s downfall but he’s really made his presence known throughout this tournament.

Bill Hughes - And Stephen Tyler did his job properly by warning them, Gras-Dawg should have been expecting something like that from the Hardcore Icons and been ready for it. He wasn’t ready and he paid the price.

[Referee Stephen Tyler raises the hands of the Hardcore Icons as Gras-Dawg starts to stir on the mat, grabbing at his midsection. Valora smirks, pulling her hand away from Stephen Tyler and motions to Umbrage, then to Gras-Dawg, Umbrage nodding his head with a big grin, the two of them advancing towards the downed Gras-Dawg]

After Match Happenings: A surprise from Hecate

Writer: Hecate

[Valora and Umbrage pull the still dazed Gras-Dawg to his feet, pulling him to the middle of the ring, both with wicked grins on their face, Umbrage hooking Gras-Dawg up into position for a vertical suplex, Valora bouncing off to the ropes as Umbrage lifts Gras-Dawg up in a vertical suplex, Valora leaping into the air as she gets close and delivers a perfect drop kick to Gras-Dawg’s exposed midsection, Umbrage twisting with the impact and dropping Gras-Dawg onto his head with a brainbuster like move.]

Jack Gene - Good Lord! The Hardcore Icons still are not satisfied with just a victory over Gras-Dawg, they have worse intentions in mind.

Bill Hughes - They are driving home a point, to Gras-Dawg and any other tag team in the WMW, don’t cross the Hardcore Icons.

[Suddenly the arena plunges into pitch darkness as "Wytches" by Inkubus Sukkubus erupts through the arena sound system, the lights come back on a moment later and Hecate is standing in the ring with her scepter in hand and looks at the Hardcore Icons. Umbrage and Valora both drop to the mat and roll out of the ring, walking backwards up the ramp till they reach the top before disappearing into the back. Gras-Dawg looking up at Hecate with a confused expression on his face. Hecate walks over to the ring ropes and calls for a microphone, moving back to the center of the ring.]

Jack Gene - Thank god for Hecate showing up, although I’m not exactly sure why she is out here.

Bill Hughes - I am not sure either, but she may have just gotten herself marked by the Hardcore Icons as well.

[Hecate moves over to Gras-Dawg, holding out her hand to the still downed Cajun, Dawg looking around as the crowd cheers loudly, urging him to take her hand. After looking at Hecate hesitantly a few moments, he reaches out and takes her hand. Hecate gives a slight nod of her head as she helps pull Gras-Dawg back to his feet, taking a step back and lifting the microphone to her lips.]

Jack Gene - Looks like Hecate has something to say here, maybe she will cast some light on why she’s down here.

Hecate - Gras-Dawg, first off, one hell of a performance in the Midwest Tag League tournament, no matter what the record books will list in the end, you made this tournament yours.

[Gras-Dawg nods and stands next to Hecate, her mic picking up his response as well.]

Gras-Dawg - Yeah, dat’s right.  And dose two punk bitches Valora and Umbrage... heh, dis tang ain’t over yet...

Hecate - But that isn’t what I came out here for, see a few months back there was a match for the Heartlands title, a match that saw yours truly defending the belt against a brash young newcomer to the federation. Yes that’s right Gras-Dawg, I’m talking about the match you had with me for the Heartlands Title, the match that saw everyone and their grandmother deciding to get involved. In the end you made a mistake and waited to long to go for the victory.

[Gras-Dawg narrows his eyes and pokes his index finger into Hecate’s chest.]

Gras-Dawg - Dis ain’t a good time to come round here rilin’ up da Big Dawg, sugah,  I-

[Hecate holds up her hand, motioning for Gras-Dawg to allow her to finish.]

Hecate - I’m not here to dredge up the past, but it does have to do with why I am out there. You had a valid request for a rematch, perhaps not the best way to request it but you had a valid request which was denied to you and with you being in the Midwest Tag League tournament, you were not allowed to take part in the Heartlands Tourney that has been going on.

[Hecate pauses and smiles as she listens to the crowd make their displeasure at all that known. She holds up her hand once more, asking for the crowd to settle down.]

Hecate - That is why I am here to make the official announcement, at Blood Factory, Gras-Dawg will be facing the winner of the Heartlands Tournament to determine who will be the NEW HEARTLANDS CHAMPION!

[The crowd goes wild at that announcement, Hecate nodding to Gras-Dawg and offering her hand once more, Gras-Dawg taking it after a moments hesitation, grinning as he nods, obviously happy with the upcoming title shot.]

Hecate - Good luck next week at Blood Factory.

Jack Gene - Huge news there! Hecate has made it an official match, we will see Gras-Dawg taking on the winner of the Heartlands tournament, the winner of that match will be the new Heartlands Champion, a belt that has been sitting vacated for over a month.

[Hecate release Gras-Dawg’s hand after leaning in and whispering something to him, turning and walking out of the ring and back up the ramp, slowly twirling her scepter around in her hand. Gras-Dawg strokes his chin for a moment, thinking about the place he finds himself in and whatever it was that was whispered into his ear by Hecate before her departure.  His face, however does not give much reaction as he climbs out of the ring and stretches his back a bit, in obvious pain as he heads up the ramp to the back.]

Arick Wills vs. Amariie

Writer: Arick

["Breakeven" by The Script plays over the P.A. system as "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills makes his way down to the ring in a fancy robe.]

Wayne Inkster - Introducing first, currently, making his way down to ringside, ARICK WILLS!
 
[Everybody's Fool" by Evanescence blasts from the PA as Amariie makes her way down to the ring.]
 
Wayne Inkster - And his opponent, currently making her way down to the ring, AMARIIE MAERTHOS!
 
Jack Gene - Both wrestlers look to be in the best shape of their lives.
 
Bill Hughes - This is going to be a fight to the finish.
 
Jack Gene - The referee has called for the bell.
 
[Arick Wills and Amariie hook up. Both are trying to leverage for the advantage, but Arick Wills shows his power and takes Amariie down with an STO. Arick Wills grounds Amariie and tries to lock in an STF, but it is blocked as Amariie connects with elbows to the side of The King of Wrestling head. Arick Wills releases the hold.]
 
Jack Gene - I can see the look in Amariie eyes that she is in it to win it.
 
Bill Hughes - Amariie has a great history of winner tournaments. Amariie is definitely Arick Wills biggest challenge to date in WMW.
 
[Both superstars manage to get back to their feet. Arick Wills goes for a clothesline, but Amariie ducks it. Amariie takes advantage connecting with a 3-Hit Combo, two left jabs and a spinning right backfist for get measure. Arick Wills is caught off guard and loses his balance. Amariie with a kick to the midsection and follows it up with a DDT, drilling Arick Wills into the mat head first. Amariie gets back to her feet and taunts the crowd. The crowd gives a loud pop for Amariie. Arick Wills begins to try to pull himself back up to his feet. Amariie sees The King of Wrestling in perfect position to execute one of her favorite moves. Amariie goes to the ropes and rebounds off connecting with an axe kick onto the back of the head of Arick.]
 
Bill Hughes - Amariie has had The King of Wrestling number so far in this match.
 
Jack Gene - Amariie seems to be taking Arick Wills to school.
 
[Amariie makes her way to the top and comes flying off the top rope connecting with a flying elbow drop on the back on Arick's neck. Arick begins to roll around in the ring holding his neck. Amariie takes advantage of the situation and puts "The King of Wrestling" Arick Wills in his own finisher, The Magnificent Crossface. Arick Wills begins to scream and pain as he tries to make his way to the ropes. Arick Wills still trying to power his way to the ropes as the referee as Arick does he want to give it up. Finally, Arick makes it to the ropes. The referee forces Amariie to break the hold.]
 
Jack Gene - Does Arick Wills realize that he is in a wrestling match tonight.
 
Bill Hughes - I don't think he does, because Amariie is kick his ass.
 
[Amariie patiently waiting for Arick Wills to make it back to his feet. Slowly, but surely Arick Wills makes it to his feet on spaghetti legs. Amariie begins running and climbing the ring ropes, then she jumps off the middle rope and attempts to deliver a twisting knee strike, but The King of Wrestling side steps her. As Amariie turns back around she is met with a kick to the midsection. Arick Wills follows it up with a modified pedigree.]
 
Bill Hughes - Out of no where Arick Wills connects with finisher, The Bow Down.
 
Jack Gene - But, I don't think Arick got all that he wanted out of that move.
 
[Both superstars are down. Arick Wills begins to crawls over towards Amariie, and places his right arm over her. The referee begins to count the pinfall.]
 
Bill Hughes - ...1! ...2! ...3
 
Jack Gene - NO! Amariie pops out at 3. The match continues.
 
[Arick Wills begins to bring Amariie to her feet, but out of no where Amariie quickly goes behind him and applies Eastern Dreams. But, Arick Wills powers out of the Half Nelson Sleeper Hold before she is fully able to get the submission in. Arick catches Amariie off guard and takes her down with a drop toe hold, and Arick Wills floats into position applying The Magnificent Crossface in the middle of the ring. But, Amariie finds a way to roll through the Crippler Crossface attempt. As Arick Wills is trying to make it back to his feet, Amariie catches him off guard and connects with a stiff knee shot to the face of Arick Wills. Arick is stunned by the knee shot and Amariie begins to take advantage of the situation. Amariie begins to run up the turnbuckles, climbing to the top turnbuckle and then running along the top rope till she is lined up with Arick Wills, then she jumps off the top rope and connects with her slightly bent leg to the back of Arick's head and driving him face first into the mat.]

Bill Hughes - TEPES SPIKE!!!!! TEPES SPIKE CONNECTS!!!
 
Jack Gene - This one has to be over after that.
 
[Amariie goes for the pinfall.]
 
Jack Gene - ...1! ...2! ...3!
 
Bill Hughes - The referee is calling for the bell.
 
Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner by pinfall.... AMARIIE MAERTHOS!!!!!!
 
[Amariie begins to celebrate her victory, but out of no where Arick Wills back to his feet sneaks up behind Amariie and takes her down into The Magnificent Crossface in the middle of the ring.]

Jack Gene - Oh, what the hell is wrong with him?

[Arick Wills pulls Amariie into the Crossface with a tight grip.]

Jack Gene - She won the match, and Arick Wills is taking her out? I don't get it.

Bill Hughes - Arick Wills is sending Amariie a message. He almost had this match won. All though she narrowly escaped with a win, she would not escape from the crossface.

[Arick Wills wrenches back on the neck of Amariie even more, as the referee rings the bell to stop Arick's attack. Arick Wills finally decides to let go and the referee tells Arick Wills to leave the ring. Arick Wills takes the referee's advice as the paramedics come down to ring side to check on Amariie.]

Outlaw Biker Gets Stopped Backstage

Writer: Garvin

[The scene opens up backstage as Biker is shown, arms up and shirt off, having his back and ribs taped up by medics. The main doctor walks in, the one from his "therapy session" earlier this week. He walks up to Biker and Biker smiles.]

Outlaw Biker - Came to wish me luck, Doc?

The Doctor - Yes, actually.

Outlaw Biker - Aw, how sweet.

[With that, the medics finish taping him. He puts his arms down.]

Outlaw Biker - Thanks guys.

Medic #1 - Good luck, Biker.

[The medics leave and the Doctor stands silent.]

Outlaw Biker - I'm two matches away from winning it all. It's a beautiful thing, ain't it?

The Doctor - Biker, I came to wish you good luck, becauase - you're going to need it. It is of my professional opinion that you are making a terrible mistake. One that will be costly. Please, heed my advice and back out while you still can.

[Biker smiles as he starts to punch the air, shadow boxing in preperation for his match.]

Outlaw Biker - Oh, I heard you the first time, Doc. But, let's just say, I got a second opinion.

[Just then, Jerry the Clown walks in wearing a stethoscope and a doctor's coat. He hands the Doctor a clipboard with a sheet of paper with big, green check marks on it. The doctor looks at the sheet, then at Jerry. Jerry gives a big, exaggerated Okay. The scene fades as the Doctor just shakes his head.]

Hecate vs. AWS Man

Writer: Aaron

Jack Gene – This next match kinda came out of nowhere, but I’m pretty excited about it, Bill.

Bill Hughes – For once we agree. In their first ever one-on-one meeting, we’ve got AWS Man (also known as Bill) vs. Hecate! It’s sink or swim time for the most recent Heartlands champion, as we’ll finally see if she’s got what it takes to match up to the big dogs … other than Gras-Dawg, who she and Jade lost to last week.

Jack Gene – Right, via DQ after the Hardcore Icons interfered. That was a pretty crappy way for the Celestial Avatars to get bumped out of the MTL3, if you ask me.

Bill Hughes – Good thing nobody’s asking you, Jack. The Icons got upset and humiliated by Gras-Dawg, they had every right to rough him up last week.

Jack Gene – I guess we’ll have to agree to disagree there.

Bill Hughes – The hell I will!

[Wayne Inkster enters the ring for the introductions.]

Wayne Inkster – The following match is scheduled for one fall! Introducing first, a four-time Great Lakes Champion … hailing from Freakville, NC … entering at a height of 6’1” and weighing 236 pounds … he is AWS MAN (ALSO KNOWN AS BIIIIILLLLLL)!!!

[“Three Point One Four” by the Bloodhound Gang plays as the Insane One emerges from the ramp to a chorus of boos. The former TDA! leader, carrying Pen in his right hand, seems in a good mood as he struts down the ramp, occasionally feinting as if to backhand someone in the front row with Pen.]

Bill Hughes – Look how relaxed AWS Man is with Pyre’s dead weight finally off his shoulders. He’s like a new man!

Jack Gene – He also doesn’t seem to be too concerned about his opponent tonight. Hecate’s proven herself time and again, in my opinion, including winning a four-way match last year that AWS Man was involved in. The Insane One might want to take her a little more seriously.

Bill Hughes – Hey, he doesn’t tell you how to be a smarmy, know-it-all announcer, so don’t tell him how to approach a job.

Jack Gene – I don’t think I’m “smarmy”…

[The Insane One climbs into the ring and sets Pen down in the corner. He faces the ramp and does a little shadowboxing while shuffling his feet.]

Wayne Inkster – And his opponent, a former Heartlands Champion … hailing from Delphi, Greece … standing at 5’10” and weighing 157 pounds … she is HEEECAAAATE!

[The arena suddenly goes black as the opening cords of "Wytches" by Inkubus Sukkubus start to play through the arena while on the videotron images start to flash past; images of 3 candles, owls, black sheep, crossroads, 3 masks, 3 torches, groves of willow and yew trees, the images cycling through as the song plays. Suddenly as a single spot light shines down on a figure at the top of the entry ramp completely concealed by a full black cloak, who remains still for several moments as the song plays through the arena, then tosses the cloak off and lifting one hand to the sky holding a dark yew wood scepter. The figure is Hecate who is dressed in black hot pants with the image of a jade dragon wrapping around the waist band of the hot pants. Hecate also is wearing a matching black halter style crop top with a silvery white owl over her left breast. Her face paint is done up in black with a silver-white owl's head. The fans give her a huge pop as she stares down the ramp at her opponent.]

Jack Gene – Hecate, on the other hand, seems about as focused as we’ve ever seen her, and that’s saying something.

Bill Hughes – Looks about the same as always to me. Face it, she’s an ice queen. She doesn’t even care enough about the fans to want them to like or dislike her. That’s just cold.

Hecate slowly makes her way down to the ring, the single spot light following her as makes her way down towards the ring to a mixed reaction from the crowd, breaking out into a jog about ten feet from the ring and when she reaches the ring, jumps up and lands in a splits on the ring apron before bending over at the waist and sliding her head and torso under the bottom rope and slithering into the ring before rising to both knees where she mutters a prayer to her Goddess with her scepter raised high. As the lights slowly raise in luminance, Hecate rises to her feet and moves over to stand on the middle turnbuckle, lifting her scepter one more time to the mixed cheers and boos of the fans before hopping off the middle turnbuckle. Moving to her corner, Hecate pulls off the silver crescent moon shaped arm bands which encircle her upper arms, placing them in the corner with her scepter and follows up by pulling the golden dragon shaped bracelets from around her wrists, revealing the black leather straps which encircle her hands and forearms in place of normal athletic tape. The Greek warrior squats and stretches using the ring ropes, her thigh high black leather boots creaking a bit as she does and the silver owl and jade dragon on each boot moves as if it were almost alive while she waits for the match to start.]

Jack Gene – Looks like we’re about ready to get this one started.

Bill Hughes – That means Hecate’s about to find out what it’s like to step in there with a legend.

[John Law calls for the bell to start the match. AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Hecate circle each other for several moments, until moving in for a tie-up. The Insane One quickly grabs Hecate in an arm wringer, but the Greek wrestler reverses and puts her opponent in the hold instead. AWS Man (also known as Bill) presses close to Hecate and ducks under the arm, transitioning into a hammerlock. Hecate soon reverses this as well, slipping behind the Insane One to get a hammerlock on him.]

Jack Gene – Wow, somewhat surprising start to this match, with AWS Man actually trying to match Hecate on technical wrestling ability. Usually he’s more of a brawler or high flyer.

Bill Hughes – AWS Man can do it all in the ring.

Jack Gene – Is that why Hecate’s been reversing his holds so easily?

Bill Hughes – No, it’s because your face looks stupid. Ha!

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) abruptly ends the hold by slamming the elbow of his free arm into Hecate’s face, sending her stumbling backwards. He then grabs Hecate in a headlock and tosses her over his hips to take her to the mat, falling with her to keep the hold applied. But Hecate quickly contorts her body to wrap her legs around the Insane One’s neck and slip out of the headlock. AWS Man (also known as Bill) kips up to break out of Hecate’s grip and regain his footing, and Hecate pops up as well.]

Jack Gene – Neither competitor is able to keep the other one in a hold for very long at this point. I think it’d really be in AWS Man’s better interest to use his power advantage at the beginning to weaken Hecate, so that he might actually be able to trap her in something.

Bill Hughes – I don’t think it’s really in your job description to think, Jack. Just sit there and spew out whatever biased garbage runs through your head.

Jack Gene – *I’m* biased?!

Bill Hughes – Yeah, it’s pretty hard to take sometimes.

Jack Gene – Ha, OK, Bill, whatever you say.

[They lock up again, and this time AWS Man (also known as Bill) quickly powers Hecate back into a corner. John Law quickly intervenes to make him back off. As soon as the Insane One breaks the lock-up, Hecate steps forward and shoves AWS Man (also known as Bill) back several steps. Before he recovers from his surprise, she shoots in for a leg takedown, but the Insane One grabs her head and drops down into a sprawl. Holding Hecate in a front facelock on all fours, AWS Man (also known as Bill) begins kneeing her in the head.]

Bill Hughes – Hecate tries some MMA tactics on AWS Man, and gets caught! She didn’t know who she’s messing with. AWS Man is the only wrestler in WMW history to beat Guy Kinski in an MMA match. If he wanted to, he could take Jade’s Shoot title in a heartbeat.

Jack Gene – So why doesn’t he? It’s not as if he’s currently in contention for the Great Lakes title.

Bill Hughes – He’s always in contention for the GLC, even when nobody else seems to realize it.

[As AWS Man (also known as Bill) goes for another knee, Hecate slips out of the way and pulls the Insane One down face-first to the mat, where she quickly attempts to lock on a Crippler Crossface. AWS Man (also known as Bill) breaks away and starts to stand before she can get the hold applied, but Hecate stays with him and turns it into a hammerlock. The Insane One fights his way to his feet and breaks the hold with another elbow shot, this time knocking Hecate to her hands and knees. He yanks her up and whip her to the ropes, but Hecate reverses. Upon reaching the ropes, AWS Man (also known as Bill) jumps up and pushes off of the middle one, propelling himself over Hecate’s head with a springboard moonsault and catching her head on the way down for a falling reverse DDT.]

Bill Hughes – Yes! That’s how you do it! Great athlete that Hecate is, she doesn’t have anything in her arsenal that awesome.

Jack Gene – I’ll have to disagree. We’ve seen Hecate pull out plenty of amazing moves in this ring, and I bet we’ll see a couple before this match is over. But I will give AWS Man his due, that was an extremely impressive counter.

[With Hecate down on the mat, AWS Man (also known as Bill) heads over to the nearest turnbuckle and scales to the top rope. He waits on Hecate to stand, and flies off with a high crossbody, connecting with the long-running Heartlands champion as she leapt to meet him. The momentum of the midair collision allows Hecate to continue rolling after hitting the mat, ending up on top of the Insane One. John Law drops to make the count. 1 … 2 … But AWS Man (also known as Bill) kicks out just in time.]

Jack Gene – Whoa! Hecate nearly stole a victory in the blink of an eye by reversing that crossbody!

Bill Hughes – I don’t even know why people do that move. There’s gotta be like an 80% reversal rate.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) rolls back up to his feet, and as Hecate stands at the same time, tries to catch her with a Knock Your Freakin’ Head Off (thrust kick). But Hecate sidesteps the move and catches him under the jaw with a flipping dropkick. She scrambles on top of him for the quick cover. 1 … 2 … But the Insane One kicks out a little more easily this time.]

Jack Gene – And Hecate almost has him again!

Bill Hughes – Not really. I mean, she bought herself a little more time, but AWS Man was never in danger of getting beat with a dropkick.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) stands, and Hecate hits him with a European uppercut before whipping him into the ropes, which the Insane One reverses. He bends down for a back body drop, but Hecate puts on the brakes and kicks him in the top of his head. AWS Man (also known as Bill) staggers back up and Hecate bounces off the ropes for momentum, but before she can execute whatever she was thinking of, the former GLC suddenly scoops her onto his shoulder in position for the Drop You On Your Freakin’ Face (Emerald Fusion). But he’s unable to execute it, as Hecate squirms out behind him and dropkicks AWS Man (also known as Bill) in the back of the head to propel him through the ropes to the outside.]

Jack Gene – Hecate has taken control of this one. Despite AWS Man’s attempts to end it early with one of his signature moves just then, Hecate continues to stay strong. Is she proving she belongs here to you yet, Bill?

Bill Hughes – Hey, I never denied the chick is talented. But you’re a fool if you actually think she’s doing well. AWS Man’s just toying with her.

Jack Gene – Ah, right, of course. Because it’s always great strategy to let your opponent have her way with you for a while…

[Hecate bounces off the ropes on the other side and comes at the recovering AWS Man (also known as Bill) with a baseball slide, but he sidesteps it at the last second and yanks Hecate out of the ring, where she hits the mats hard. The Insane One wastes no time in getting to work viciously stomping Hecate in the head and upper back. He reaches down and pulls her up to all fours by her hair. Then, grabbing the back of her hot pants with his other hand, he uses Hecate like a battering ram, slamming her headfirst into the steel ring steps.]

Jack Gene – My God! AWS Man could have just caved Hecate’s skull in!

Bill Hughes – Ewwww… That would make her somewhat less attractive to me. Seriously, that was pretty cold-blooded, even for AWS Man. I hope Hecate’s alright after that. By the way, notice how I said ‘alright,’ as one word together?

Jack Gene – Yes, what of it?

Bill Hughes – I’m just sayin’, that’s the correct way to say it. Sometimes you mispronounce it as two words, Jack, and it makes you sound pretty stupid. As if you think you live in the late 1800’s before the common usage became ‘alright.’ And, well, you don’t. I hear those Squires brothers say it like that sometimes, too. It’s not a good look, is all I’m saying.

Jack Gene – [Dryly] I’ll try to keep that in mind.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) picks up Hecate’s limp body and rolls her into the ring. He pauses, seeming to take some satisfaction in the overwhelming boos from the crowd. The Insane One slowly climbs onto the apron, and up to the top turnbuckle from there. He takes a moment to point down at Hecate’s body and look towards the nearest camera on the outside, yelling at the viewing audience.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – What’d I tell ya? Not even in my freakin’ league!

[The WMW Hall of Famer stands and executes a pitch-perfect Win the Freakin’ Matchifier (shooting star press), but Hecate raises her knees at the last second, and the Insane One is left rolling around, clutching his ribs.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man tries to finish the match right here, but no! Hecate’s not as out of it as we thought she was!

Bill Hughes – You know, I’m getting really tired of the rampant cheating going on in WMW. Gras-Dawg’s always on enough drugs that he doesn’t feel pain, Jade uses her Chinese mysticism crap for an unfair advantage, and now Hecate is obviously drawing power from her crazy goddess. She should be unconscious right now!

Jack Gene – Well, she’s not. In fact, she’s already getting back up!

[Hecate gets to a knee as AWS Man (also known as Bill) slowly rises with his back to her, still gingerly holding his ribs. Hecate suddenly pushes herself up and into the air for Hades Bound (Leaping Reverse STO), but as soon as she leaves the mat, the Insane One propels himself backwards, catching Hecate in the midsection with his shoulder. He reaches up and positions her facing downwards.]

Jack Gene – Hecate attempts Hades Bound, but AWS Man catches her in midair! He’s going for the Drop You On Your Freakin’ Face!

[As AWS Man (also known as Bill) drops down with the move, Hecate reaches down and grabs the Insane One’s legs, pulling them out from underneath him and rolling him into a small package. But before Law can drop down to make the count, AWS Man (also known as Bill) shifts his weight and rolls the package so that Hecate is on the bottom. Law makes the count, this time against Hecate. 1 … 2 … 3- But she kicks  out just in time.]

Bill Hughes – Hecate counters, but AWS Man counters the counter! He nearly won with that small package, but if he’d dropped Hecate on her freakin’ face, it would already be over. There’s no way she’d be able to move out of the way of his finisher then.

[Hecate rolls over to a turnbuckle and uses the ropes to pull herself up. AWS Man (also known as Bill) gets up as well and sees Hecate recovering there. He charges in, but Hecate raises a boot which AWS Man (also known as Bill) runs into paintball mask-first. He staggers backwards and around in a half-circle. Hecate approaches from behind and pulls the Insane One’s head back, looking for Ambrosial Bliss (Dragon Sleeper with body scissors). But AWS Man (also known as Bill) suddenly spins his body so he’s facing downwards, and yanks Hecate’s legs out from under her. He tries to flip over her for a jackknife cover, but Hecate sits up as he does so and pulls him down into a seated pinfall. Law drops down for the count. 1 … 2 … 3- AWS Man (also known as Bill) rolls out at the last possible moment.]

Jack Gene – Man, this match is somehow becoming more fast-paced as it should be winding down! I really thought Hecate had AWS Man with that last counter, but he just barely escaped it.

Bill Hughes – Neither one can hit any of their signature moves on the other. Until that happens, we could be at a stalemate.

[The fans suddenly pop as a figure vaults the crowd barrier and slides into the ring.]

Jack Gene – Hey, it’s Adam Pyre!

Bill Hughes – What’s that idiot think he’s doing?! Didn’t AWS Man teach him enough of a lesson earlier tonight on Fuel?

Jack Gene – I’d say that AWS Man distracting Pyre to make sure he lost probably only motivated Pyre to come out here more.

[With AWS Man (also known as Bill) and Hecate still down, Pyre picks up Pen from the corner. Law gets between Pyre and the competitors, sternly ordering him to leave the ring, but Pyre just brushes past the referee. Law shrugs and calls for the bell.]

Jack Gene – And John Law is throwing this match out, as Pyre refuses to get out of the ring. Looks like this one will be ruled a draw.

Bill Hughes – Oh, come on! AWS Man had her right where he wanted her! This is a travesty!

Jack Gene – …Were you watching the same match as me? AWS Man just came about an eighth of a second away from being pinned.

Bill Hughes – And that was all part of his strategery!

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) is the first to rise. He turns around, and has just enough time for his eyes to widen in shock before Pyre blasts him in the forehead with the handle end of Pen, causing the fans to go wild. Hecate sits up and sees Pyre standing there with a deranged look in his eye. She slips out of the ring and gingerly makes her way up the ramp to the backstage.]

Jack Gene – Hecate wisely decides to clear the ring, considering Pyre doesn’t have much love for her, either.

[Wayne Inkster takes the microphone on the outside.]

Wayne Inkster – Ladies and gentlemen, this match has officially been ruled a NO CONTEST!
 

The Acceptance

Writer: AWS Man/Pyre

[Pyre drops Pen next to the Insane One and slides out of the ring, ripping the mic away from Inkster. He grins evilly, laughing as AWS Man (also known as Bill) struggles to sit up in the ring.]

Adam Pyre – Don’t think I don’t know what you’re trying to do with that stipulation. You think that just because you’ve got that fancy pantsy paintball mask on, I won’t be able to make you bleed. But you’re wrong. I’ll kick you harder than anyone’s ever been kicked in the history of ever, and shatter that mask into a million pieces just to get to your face and make you gush that sweet, sweet fluid.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) is groggily shaking his head no.]

Adam Pyre – Don’t think I can do it? Go ahead and look at your mask there, brosef.

Jack Gene – My God, Bill… Look at AWS Man’s mask!

Bill Hughes – No! His face! It’s ruined!

[The Insane One slowly looks up at the WMW-tron, which shows a close-up of his face, clearly displaying a crack along the top where Pyre nailed him with Pen. He shoots his hands up and feels along the crack, almost as if it’s hurting him.]

Adam Pyre – So, yeah… I accept! See you at Blood Factory.

Outlaw Biker vs. Lester Cartwright

Writer: Garvin

[The shot opens up inside the ring where Outlaw Biker and Lester Cartwright stand in the center of the ring.]

Jack Gene - And Welcome back to Graveyard Shift 118! And you are just in time for Outlaw Biker vs. Lester Cartwright. And, we're going to see who will be taking on Amariie next week at Fuel 34.

[They stare at one another as the ref runs down the rules. Biker looking down at him, as Lester gives Biker a piece of his mind.]

Jack Gene - Lester has a shot to become the #1 Contender for the Heartlands Championship, but he's got to get through that man, the Outlaw Biker.

[Just then, Biker lunges with a right hand, but Lester ducks it. He slams him with a boot to the midsection, and again. He sends him back against the ropes. He hits a right hand and follows it up with a boot.]

Jack Gene - And Biker starting this match off on the offensive.

[Then, another right hand and another boot. He pushes Biker back against the ropes and whips him across the ring. As Biker bounces back, Lester goes for a clothesline, but Biker blocks it. He then lunges under Lester and lifts him up on his should and tosses him to the ground with a guerilla press.]

Jack Gene - Whoa! And a Geurilla Press by Outlaw Biker.

Bill Hughes - He's not showing any back pain yet.

[Biker drops a boot to Lester's side. Lester rolls to his back. Biker bounces off the ropes and comes down with a thunderous elbow drop as the crowd erupts. He hooks the leg.]

Jack Gene - And a cover! ...1! ...and Lester gets up and out of that pin attempt quickly.

[Biker grabs Lester by the back of the head and drags him into the corner.]

Jack Gene - And Biker keeping up on the attack.

[He slams a right hand, followed by a left body shot. The ref tells Biker to pull it out of the corner, but he instead drops a headbutt that causes Lester to fall to his knees. Biker pulls him up again and shoots him across his body, trying for an irish whip. Lester reverses it and sends Biker charging across the ring, he crashes into the corner, but immediately bounces out and goes for a clothesline. Lester ducks it and tries to take him down with a cross face.]

Jack Gene - Lester going for a cross face, Oh! But Biker with a right hand.

[Biker goes for a clothesline, but Lester is able to catch it and turns it into a crucifix. He tries to pull back Biker, but Biker stands strong.]

Bill Hughes - Lester doing what he can to target Biker's back, but Outlaw Biker showing some great wearwithall here.

[Lester lets go of the crucifix and turns it into a sunset flip type roll up attempt, but Biker blocks it. He reaches down and grabs Lester by the throat and pulls him up to his feet.]

Jack Gene - And Biker has him by the throat here!

Bill Hughes - He's got him in a chokelift and...

Jack Gene - Geez-OH, just tosses him into the corner and he connects with a running elbow and, Lester... Lester now down to his knees as Outlaw Biker with a lot of spark here in the early goings of this match.

Bill Hughes - Well, he knows he's so close to getting that Heartlands Championship shot. And he's not stopping at anything.

[Biker pulls up Lester and he pushes him back into the corner. He pushes hard on his neck and the ref warns him of a choke. He lets go and whips Lester across the ring and slamming into the opposite corner.]

Jack Gene - And Biker just sends him flying into the opposite corner. And here he comes, Biker charging and... NO! Biker is down!

Bill Hughes - Lester, out of nowhere with that drop toe hold, and just caused Biker to crash head first into that second turnbuckle.

Jack Gene - Now Lester, targeting the right knee of Outlaw Biker as this ref starts the count to get him out of the corner.

Bill Hughes - That was a great counter by "Lucky" Lester, and he was damn lucky to get out of the way of Outlaw Biker.

[Lester pulls Biker up and throws him bakc into the corner. He begins to deliver boot after boot to the knee and midsection of Biker. The ref pulls him away and warns him to keep it out of the corner. Biker tries to pull himself out of the corner, but Lester charges and rams him back into the corner with a shoulder tackle-type move. He keeps his shoulder down and rams him again.]

Jack Gene - And Lester just knocking the wind out of Outlaw Biker. Totally taking the air out of his sails.

[Lester picks up Biker's foot and places it over the ropes.]

Jack Gene - What is he doing here? Oh! And again, going after that knee of Outlaw Biker. The ref, again, warning Lester to keep it out of the corner.

[As Lester turns to argue with the ref, Biker pulls himself off of the ropes and away from the corner. Lester turns and grabs him by the legs. He looks to be going for a leg/back submission, but instead Biker pushes him off with his feet. Lester quickly regains his balance. He charges Biker, but Biker rolls out of the way. He tries to get to his feet, but Lester charges with a chop block, taking out Biker's right leg. He quickly goes for the pin.]

Jack Gene - And Lester with a pin here. Here's the count! ...1! ...and Biker pushes him off.

[Lester quickly gets to his feet as he measures up Biker. Biker gets up to his knees. As Lester charges, Biker lunges forward with a forearm that sends Lester falling backwards. Biker stands back up. He limps over to Lester and goes to grab him, but Lester ducks and grabs him by the leg, and takes him down. He keeps a hold of the leg and boots him in the back of the knee.]

Jack Gene - And Lester continues to target that knee.

Bill Hughes - Biker came in with a bad back, and Lester's going to make sure when he leaves here, he'll have a hurt leg, too. In fact, I think I heard that Lester promised Biker wouldn't be able to walk out of GS118.

Jack Gene - Well, he's doing a pretty good job thus far.

[He continues to stomp on Biker's knee. He pulls up Biker by the hair and pushes him into the corner, where he delivers a hard righthand shot. Biker slouches into the corner. Lester takes a step back before booting him in the knee. Biker grabs Lester by the hair and tries for a headbutt, but Lester ducks away from it and lefts Biker up with a waistlock, before slamming him to the mat with a belly to belly suplex.]

Jack Gene - And Lester with a suplex, and now Biker is hurting. If he wasn't before, that just slammed him down on his back.

Bill Hughes - He wasn't hurting before?

[Lester grabs Biker by the leg and pulls him over to the ropes. He puts his leg up on the rope and steps on his foot to make sure it stays up there. The ref warns him to get off the ropes, but without warning, he jumps in the air and comes crashing down on Biker's injured leg.]

Jack Gene - And Lester again, doing what he can to make that right leg of Biker's unusable tonight.

[Lester stomps again on the leg. He turns and pulls up Biker by the head, but Biker rakes him in the eyes.]

Jack Gene - And Biker with a thumb to the eye and turns Lester in circles, Lester trying to figure out where he is.

Bill Hughes - He can't see, but he better get over it, because Biker is back on his feet.

[Lester finally locates Biker. He turns and charges, but Biker hits him with a big boot and Lester falls to his back.]

Jack Gene - And Biker with a Big Boot, but that took a lot out of Biker, too. He fell back down to the ground and is holding that knee.

Bill Hughes - Biker's reaching for a pin.

Jack Gene - He's got it. Here's the pin! ...1! ...2! ...and Lester got a shoulder up!

[Biker pulls himself up to his knees. He leans back running his hands over his head as Lester rolls to his stomach. Biker stands up and leans up against the ropes. Lester pulls himself up to his feet and as he turns, Biker charges and grabs him by the throat.]

Jack Gene - Biker's got him! He's got him for that chokeslam!

[Just then, Lester counters with a boot to the knee. As Biker buckles, Lester rolls around him and takes him down with a backdrop. He sits up as Biker rolls on his back in pain. Lester quickly lunges towards Biker as he rolls to his stomach and locks on a crossface.]

Jack Gene - He's got a cross face! He's got the cross face on, and, I don't... I can't think that Biker will be able to get out of this. This has got to be the end for Outlaw Biker.

[The ref gets in position and asks Biker if he submits, but Biker fights it.]

Bill Hughes - Well, he's already been put through so much. Not just tonight, but his whole career. And, regardless of what Biker thinks of himself, he's through. You witnessed it here, folks. Outlaw Biker had the opportunity to win this match on more than one occasion, but he just has too many weaknesses, too many flaws, too many holes, and his body just can't make up for his mistakes. Not at this stage in his career.

[Just then, Biker pulls his arm out of the lock and begins to push up to his knees.]

Jack Gene - You spoke too soon, Bill! Outlaw Biker is getting to his feet, and Lester holding on, now in a more crucifix type hold. Biker stands up and Lester lunges onto his back, OH! And Biker takes him down wiht a Samoan Drop! My god! And now Outlaw Biker trying for a pin. Here's the count! ...1! ...2! ...and again, Lester able to get a shoulder up.

Bill Hughes - That was a veteren move by Outlaw Biker, but even that Samoan Drop was weak. He basically fell backwards under the pressure of having Lester on his back.

[Biker gets back to his feet. He falls back into the corner, as Lester gets to his knees. Lester stands up and sees Biker and charges. Just then, Biker lifts up his leg for a big boot, and it connects. Lester stumbles out of the corner. Biker then grabs him by the throat.]

Jack Gene - Biker's got him by the throat, and he lifts him up. Here he comes....

[And with that, he slams Lester down with a chokeslam. He falls on top of him to make the cover.]

Jack Gene - Chokeslam! The pin! ...1! ...2! ...3!

Bill Hughes - Wow...

Wayne Inkster - Here is your winner... and will fight Amariie at Fuel 34 in the finals of the Heartlands Championship Tournament... Outlaw... Biker!

[The ref grabs Biker's hand, and raises it to the cheering crowd. Biker stumbles for a few seconds, but then falls to one knee.]

Jack Gene - Oh no... Outlaw Biker is on the mat and, the ref is calling for medics.

After Match Happening

Writer: Garvin

[Biker lays on the mat as medics rush to the ring. He holds his back in pain before rolling out of the ring. He slowly walks up the ramp while fans give him a standing ovation.]

Jack Gene - And Outlaw Biker, continuing to defy the orders of doctors, family and friends. And, he's definitely feeling the consequences. He can barely walk now.

[He stops and looks around as medics circle around him. One gets close enough to help him, but he pushes him away.]

Jack Gene - He's just refusing to give up on himself. I suppose you have to give him credit.

Bill Hughes - I don't. He's stupid for what he's doing.

[The scene fades.]

Stephen Squires Talks With Father Nathan

Writer: Reb and Rob

[Backstage, Stephen Squires is at an intersection in the hallways with a microphone, in front of a camera.]

Stephen Squires - Hi there fans, I'm Stephen Squires. Coming up next is our main event tag team match between Ace Superior Champion Father Nathan and Eric Dillinger, against Wone and Matrix. Thus far, there has been no #1 contender named to the Ace Superior title match next week at Blood Factory, so I'm waiting here at the locker rooms to see if I can catch one of the fighters before the - oh, here we go!

[Father Nathan appears on screen. The crowd immediately pops in the background.]

Stephen Squires - Father Nathan! Can I talk to you before the match, real quick?

Father Nathan - Well, I need to be out there in a few minutes, but for you Stephen...sure.

Stephen Squires - Well first off, rumor has been circulating that Hecate is interested in a Ace Superior title shot.  Do you think you can beat her if she comes knocking for it?

Father Nathan - Well, it would be a tough battle, but I have managed to beat every other member of the Daughters of Darkness.  It would be interesting to test my skills against hers.

Stephen Squires - What about your partner, Eric Dillinger?  Can you trust a man who seems like he will stop at nothing to get another title shot against you?

Father Nathan - Oh, I'm sure I'll be dealin' with him down the road, but if he manages to get another title shot against me, I'd have ta say this should be his last for awhile.  I mean, I want to open this up to everyone, I really think to be fightin' the same person time after time will end up hurtin' the division more then helping it.

Stephen Squires - And Wone?

[Father Nathan narrows his eyes.]

Father Nathan - Doesn't belong in a wrestling ring.  He belongs behind bars, either prison bars or mental hospital bars.  Man's a menace to society and just.. I got no respect for him, and the man sure as hell has done nothing to warrant a title shot.

Stephen Squires - And what about Matrix?  I mean you and he-

[Suddenly, Matrix appears on screen, causing the fans to boo in the background and Nathan to stop talking.]

Matrix -Well well well, I thought I heard my name. Hyping up our match next week at Blood Factory?

Father Nathan - You can't hype a match that hasn't been booked yet, Scotty.

[Matrix steps forward at the sound of his name. He and Father Nathan get very close as they stare each other down. Stephen Squires backs up out of the way.]

Matrix - Oh, it'll be booked. After tonight, when I destroy you and Dillinger - they'll have no choice but to recognize that I'm the one they want in that cage next week. You know me, Nathan; I don't cling onto fantasies and stories passed down from ages past. The Blood Factory match - my creation, my design - is the most realistic thing to Hell that we'll ever see. That's our battleground. That's where we settle this.

Father Nathan - Maybe you will end up in that match next week, Scotty. But after tonight - you're going to hope to whoever you pray to that you arn't. Now unless you want to start the match right now, please get out of my way.  And for someone who makes light of my beliefs, how quickly you cling to them to try and intimidate me.  You wanna speak lightly of Hell?  Go right ahead, but if you get your wish and end up in that match... I'll show you hell, lad.. and you'll rue the day you picked a fight with me...

[There is a moment of silence between the two. The crowd once again cheers in the background, excited to see the possible brawl. But instead, Matrix just turns and walks off-screen. Father Nathan looks over to Stephen Squires, nods, and then heads off down a different hallway]

Stephen Squires - Uh...that's it back here, back to Jack and Bill after the break.

[The scene fades.]

Matrix/Wone vs. Father Nathan/Dillinger

Writer: Reb

["Never Let It Die," by Hatebreed starts up as Eric Dillinger steps out onto the ramp way, followed by Harvey McLaughlin. He seemingly moves to the pounding rhythm of the music as he slaps the hands of a few fans, keeping focused on the ring.]

Wayne Inkster - The following contest is a tag team match. On his way to the ring, accompanied by Harvey McLaughlin, standing at 6'5" and 255lbs...The CMW Lake Michigan Champion, "The Bastard Icon" Eric Dillinger!

Jack Gene - What a huge main event we have tonight. Eric Dillinger and Father Nathan, two champs, taking on two of the biggest challengers in the Ace Superior division.

[The lights in Arena dim and a Gregorian chant is heard echoing throughout the arena. The voice of Fr. Nathan is heard singing a brief line in Latin. The entrance music then starts as 'Elembivos' by  Eluveitie plays over the speakers as Fr. Nathan walks out, his cross strapped to his back, dressed in the black robes of a catholic priest. He pauses a moment and looks around at the crowd,who is cheering for him, smiling as he nods his head to them and raises his hand in a catholic style blessing before he adjusts his dark colored shades, making his way down to the ring, slowly but steadily.]

Wayne Inkster - And his partner, the WMW Ace Superior Champion, hailing from Cleveland, Ohio and standing at 6' 4" and 250lbs...Father Nathan!

[Father Nathan sets his cross at ringside and slides into the ring. He stands up and makes eye contact with Eric Dillinger. They nod to each other and that's the most contact they have.]

Bill Hughes - Considering we don't know who the #1 Contender for next week's supercard is, I don't expect any of the three, Dillinger included, to be soft on Father Nathan.

["Our Truth" by Lacuna Coil begins to play over the speakers. As the lead singer begins to wail Wone steps through the curtain and stands at the top of the entrance. His black, matted hair covers his white painted face as he stares down at this feet. After a few seconds he looks up and focuses on the ring as he walks deliberately towards it. He pays no attention the fans or their reactions.]

Wayne Inkster - And their opponent, hailing from Purgatory, Maine, standing at 6'2" and 226lbs...Wone!

[Wone leaps over the top rope after climbing onto the apron. He glares at both Nathan and Dillinger, who remain at their side.]

Jack Gene - It's going to be interesting to see this new dynamic being introduced - Matrix and Wone having never met in the ring before.

[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.]

Wayne Inkster - And his partner, hailing from Tampa, Florida and standing at 6'0" and 200lbs...Matrix 2.0!

Jack Gene - I have to say, I don't like this new version of the Matrix, if him beating up Father Nathan with a 2x4 is any indication.

Bill Hughes - He got more done then the first version would have.

[Matrix rolls into the ring and discards his sunglasses and trenchcoat. Senior Referee John Law calls for the bell and has the two teams pick their starting member. Matrix and Eric Dillinger start things off as Nathan and Wone climb onto their respective aprons. They circle each other in the center of the ring and then lock up. Matrix quickly gets Dillinger in a headlock, but he's pushed to the ropes, where he bounces back and receives a hip toss. Trix gets up quick but he's planted right back down from a headbutt. At ringside, Harvey McLaughlin is seen clapping for the early momentum.]

Jack Gene - It's not just about winning this match, but also showing WMW Management who belongs in the title match with Father Nathan next week.

Bill Hughes - Dillinger and Wone have no business in this match. Matrix created the Blood Factory, it's obvious it should be him.

[Eric Dillinger whips Matrix into his corner, where he lays a shoulder tackle against the martial artist. There, he tags Father Nathan and the preacher steps out into the ring. They both set Matrix up and then lift him back towards them into a double suplex. Nathan goes for an early pin but it only gets 1. As Eric leaves to the apron, Father Nathan stomps at Matrix 2.0 until he begins to rise on his own. Wone is seen shaking his head as Matrix is once again whipped to the ropes. He manages to throw an arm up to bring Father Nathan down, but it's ducked, and when he bounces off the opposite ropes he gets a scissors kick to the face.]

Jack Gene - Wone is less then satisfied with his partner's performance.

[Father Nathan tags out again, for Eric Dillinger to return as the active competitor. The Bastard Icon goes for a boot to Trix's face as he recovers, but this time Matrix gets out of the way and sends Dillinger into the corner. Eric quickly comes out and goes for a clothesline, but he receives a hip toss instead, followed by a leg drop to ensure he stays down. With Dillinger temporarily stunned, Matrix tags out to Wone and quickly retreats to the apron.]

Bill Hughes - Matrix is unusually quick to get out of the action.

[Wone leaps out of his corner and hits a flying forearm to a recovering Dillinger. He rolls from the move and gets back to his feet. When Dillinger gets up, he receives a dropkick which only serves to knock him backwards towards the ropes. As he gets ready to retaliate, Matrix suddenly hits a double axe-handle to the back of his head, causing him to stumble forward into Wone, who has bounced off the ropes and hits a bulldog on the groggy Icon. He goes for a pin, but it only gets 2.]

Jack Gene - Wone now in control thanks to some underhanded tactics by Matrix.

[Wone hits some strikes to the head of Dillinger as he recovers. Father Nathan is seen trying to cheer Eric on. Wone suddenly hits a high kick, cracking Dillinger in the side of the head. He stumbles sideways, where Wone tries to hit a cross body, but the Bastard Icon suddenly catches him and slams him to the mat. He rolls off and the two lay there for a moment, both stunned. Wone is the first to begin to get up, going for Matrix.]

Jack Gene - Both teams trying to get a tag in!

Bill Hughes - Looks like it's gonna be Nathan and Trix, round 2!

[Wone tags in Matrix, who jumps into the ring just as Father Nathan is tagged in. They meet in the middle and begin hurling lefts and rights, much to the delight of the fans, who pop wildly. Matrix comes out with the edge in the brawl, bringing Nathan back into the ropes, and then launching him to the opposite ropes. He bounces off and comes back, just in time for Matrix to lift him for the Cyberspace, but instead the AS Champion leaps over him and lands on his feet. He sets Matrix up for the reverse DDT, but the former champ rolls out and lands firmly in front of Nathan. Father Nathan goes for a big punch but Trix catches it, hooks him, and hits a snap suplex which bounces Nathan off the mat.]

Jack Gene - Matrix now going for another tag, and it looks like they've got things firmly under control!

[With Wone tagged in again and Nathan down, the violent Wone stands over a recovering priest.]

Bill Hughes - There's a lot of animosity between Wone and Nathan.

[Wone whips Nathan into the ropes and meets him for a clothesline, but Nathan ducks and the two bounce off the ropes again. This time, Father Nathan goes for a big boot, only for Wone to slide under him and back to his feet. Wone goes a scissors kick but Nathan ducks it, once again keeping the face-off even. Father Nathan suddenly goes for an uppercut, which stuns Wone enough to send him backwards. When he staggers forward, Father Nathan lifts him up and brings him down for a bodyslam. When he gets up, he quickly tags backwards at Eric Dillinger, who jumps in.]

Jack Gene - Looks like a two on one advantage unless Wone can wiggle free!

[Wone gets up just in time for Eric Dillinger to lift him up. Matrix is seen jumping off the apron as Father Nathan sets up on the middle step of the turnbuckle. Eric hits a backbreaker on Wone, followed by a leg drop from Father Nathan which splays Wone out on the canvas. Father Nathan rolls out. Matrix is suddenly seen turning the corner towards him with a 2x4.]

Bill Hughes - Yes! Time for the weapons!

Jack Gene - You've gotta be kidding me! This is the second match in a row he's ruined by cheating!

[Nathan turns around just in time to be laid out by a swing from the 2x4. He staggers a moment and then drops to the floor. Matrix slides the 2x4 in and then follows it with a chair from ringside. In the ring, Eric Dillinger is about to hit the Punk N' Disorderly, but Matrix suddenly slams the chair into his back and causes Wone to break free. John Law immediately calls for the bell, but he's interrupted by a chairshot of his own.]

Jack Gene - Disgusting. Nathan and Dillinger win, but not really.

[Wone gets up and sees Nathan rolls into the ring. He intercepts him with a dropkick, causing Nathan to stumble towards Matrix and take a chairshot to the head, laying him out next to John Law. Meanwhile, the Bastard Icon is back up thanks to Harvey McLaughlin, who has handed him the Lake Michigan Championship. Wone turns around just in time to get clocked over the head with it. Trix once again hits him with the chair, this time sending him out of the ring.]

Bill Hughes - Matrix may have lost the match, but he's still the last man standing.

[Wone is helped up by Matrix, who encourages him to celebrate to the fans. Wone raises one hand up at Matrix's urging. However, not entirely satisfied with the ending of the match, he suddenly spins Matrix around and lays him out of the Fall from Grace!

Jack Gene - Whoa! Maybe not! Wone hits the Fall from Grace and is leaving the ring! He's the last man standing!

[Wone exits the ring and begins to walk up the aisle as Wayne Inkster climbs into the ring. Eric Dillinger is recovering thanks to Harvey, and Father Nathan has sat up.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and gentlemen, your winners by disqualification...Father Nathan and The Bastard Icon, Eric Dillinger!

[Father Nathan nudges Inkster aside, trying to politely take the mic, but considering he's bleeding a bit and very tired, ends up being a little rough. He stands over Matrix, who is still knocked out from the finisher Wone laid on him. Speaking of Wone, he remains watching from the entrance-way.]

Father Nathan - I've been as patient as I'm ever going to be, Scotty. You spoke to me earlier of Hell and how it would be our battleground. But you've turned this from a fight to an all-out war. A war that will include everybody! Next week, I'm opening the floodgates! Eric Dillinger will be there! Wone will be there! Even Hecate will be there! They'll all be there with you and me, so I can prove to everybody, without a shadow of a doubt, that I will always prevail!

[The crowd immediately pops at the idea of a five-way match]

Father Nathan - Your blasphemy ends next week, Scott. The doors of Hell will close behind the five of us. There will be no question who the Ace Superior champion is after we face...the Blood Factory!

[He throws the mic down and turns to walk out of the ring. Eric Dillinger is at ringside, and the two lock eyes for a moment as Nathan exits the ring. It seems like something might happen, but Nathan just continues walking, leaving Eric and Harvey standing there.]

Bill Hughes - Holy crap. It's the biggest Blood Factory match since the 6-way a few years ago!

Jack Gene - Five of the biggest names in WMW today! There's no way this is going to end well, for at least four people. Careers have been ended in that cage...including Matrix himself.

[Father Nathan walks right by Wone at the entrance. They keep their eyes locked on each other until Nathan passes him and the stare-down is over. Wone watches him exit, and then follows.]

Jack Gene - A huge ending to an otherwise average main event. That's all we've got for tonight, fans, don't forget to join us next week for Blood Factory 2010!

[The scene fades.]