High Stakes 2010

[The shot opens up showing the WMW and High Stakes 2010 logos in the Windsor Casino arena area as big bursts of Pyro go off in the background and the crowd in attendance cheers loudly.  The camera pans to show Jack Gene and Bill Hughes, dressed up in their best commentating attire.]

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

John Squires - And we saw what Jordan wanted to do. And that was probably the smartest decision he could have made.

Stephen Squires - Really, you don't think being in the Ace in the Hole match wouldn't be more to fight for?

John Squires - Keyser might be new, but he's not stupid. He took the shortcut. Yeah, sure, lots of glitz and glory being in the AitH. But, if he went that route he'd have to a) defeat the former Ace Superior and Great Lakes Champion, as well as one half of the current MTL Champions, in Kronin but b) he'd have to beat the likes of Druscilla, Matrix, Adam Pyre, Wone and Hecate. This right here, is an opportunity to face a Champion now. Keyser's got a lot of time between now and the end of his career, and right now, he's ready to fight for a Championship. Not just an almost impossible-to-get shot at a Championship.

[The scene fades.]

[The shot opens up at ringside.]

Jack Gene: Alright folks, we thank you for tuning into High Stakes 2010, This card is loaded with big time championship matches and we're starting the show off with one right now.  The Lion's Den has been assembled and is ready to go and that means it's time for Jade vs Jordan Keyser to determine the Shoot Championship!

Bill Hughes - You know, Jordan's right.  Fate and Destiny is bull[bleep].  It's all about choice, that's what makes America great.  Personally, I hope Keyser whips that commie karate kid from one end of the cell to the other.

Jack Gene - ...Don't you usually root for Jade?

Bill Hughes - I do..when she isn't be all preachy and going on and on about that fate bull[bleep].

Jack Gene - Riight.. anyways, Jade has 3 successful title defenses of her belt already, 2 against Amariie and 1 against Ryven.  Jordan Keyser, by his own admission, has no martial arts background.  How does he win the match tonight?

Bill Hughes - Simple, he has to succeed where Whyven the wonder punk failed.  He needs to break Jade, knock her out.  If the match goes to the judges, he'll lose because he wasn't artsy enough on his kicks or some bull[bleep].

Jack Gene - And speaking of our judges, They are at their spots at ringside as well, and all come from the WMW News offices as this go around, we Jane Coughlin returning as judge, and she is joined by Mischa Barnes and WMW's new Director of Talent Relations, Alex 
 Matheson.  With that, let's go to Wayne Inkster in the ring.

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to Wrestling Midwest's High Stakes 2010!  Our opening contest is a Lion's Den match and is for the WMW Shoot Championship, to be fought under Mixed Martial Arts rules!

[The crowd pops loudly, cheering for the upcoming match.]

Jack Gene - And it seems the crowd is excited about this match.  MMA is very popular around the world, after all.

Bill Hughes - Yeah, to nerds with no life.

Wayne Inkster - Introducing first, the challenger.  He hails from Nueces County, Texas.  Standing 6 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing in at 230lbs.  He is the Executioner, JORDAN KEYSER!!!!

['Critical Acclaim' by Avenged Sevenfold plays over the PA and Jordan Keyser walks out wearing black knee length work-out shorts with a gold X at the bottom of each leg.  He also sports a long sleeve hooded t-shirt with Executioner written in gold across the front.  On the back, it says PERFECT EXECUTION in bleeding gold script.  As he comes down to the Lion's Den, he pauses every so often to taunt overly excited fans or kids.  At one point, he stops, seeing a fan holding a sign supporting Jade and he snatches the sign, swatting at the fan with it and then ripping the sign in half and making his way into the Octagon shaped ring, looking around at the structure with barely contained disgust, complaining to the ref, Luna Pier.]

Jack Gene - Jordan Keyser is out and in the Den, being an ass as always.  Ripping up a fan's sign?  Seriously? 

Bill Hughes - Hey now, that fan was clearly agitating Mr. Keyser.  You know how these fans get, sometimes they cram their stupid signs right in your face.  It's not like Keyser punched the moron or anything, he just tore up his sign.

Wayne Inkster - And introducing his opponent.  She hails from Chicago, Illinois by way of Llhasa, Tibet, China.  Standing 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing in at an even 150lbs.  She is the reigning and defending WMW Shoot Champion and she is the Jade Dragon, she is JADE!!!!

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

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

As the crowd explodes into cheers and stands up, Jade looks over them and then to the Lion's Den where she narrows her eyes and makes her way down to the octagon in a slow, steady, determined manner.  Seeing Jordan pace around the ring impatiently, Jade smirks and stops dead in her tracks, signing a fan's autograph, causing Jordan Keyser to complain once more to Luna Pier.  Finally, Jade makes her way into the ring and removes her Shoot Title, holding it up high over her head, bringing another roar from the crowd before she hands it to Luna Pier, who then hands it to Wayne Inkster as he leaves the ring and closes and locks the door.]

Jack Gene - And Jade is now in the ring, I have to say, I like her chances to retain here tonight.  She is dead set on breaking Guy Kinski's record for longest reign.

Bill Hughes - Dude!  Never mention that name!  It's like talking to a pitcher throwing a no-hitter it's bad juju!

Jack Gene - Juju?  You been hanging around Gras-Dawg or something?

Bill Hughes - ....Maybe... he has a lot of those lady friends you know and well I..

[Jack Gene just shakes his head as in the ring Luna Pier calls both fighters close and orders them to touch gloves.  Jade puts hers out only to have them batted away by Jordan Keyser who laughs and mock bows to Jade.  Jade narrows her eyes and replies with a hammer blow to the side of Keyser's neck, where it meets the shoulder, dropping Keyser to a knee.  Luna Pier signals for the bell and Jordan comes up from the knee, grabbing Jade and driving her into the cage wall before turning and driving her into the mat with a spinebuster like move.]

Jack Gene - And the match is underway folks!  Jordan Keyser refuses to be any kind of sportsman and Jade struck back, but Jordan went to his power game and he does outweigh Jade by about 80lbs, which could be hard to overcome...

Bill Hughes - Boom!  You see that?  I told you you didn't have to be a martial artist to do well in this kind of match!

[Jordan Keyser backs up and as Jade gets to her feet, he charges forward and levels Jade with a massive clothesline, knocking Jade inside out as she hits the mat face first, large boos rising from the crowd as Keyser pulls Jade to her feet, locking her in a hold for a reverse DDT, but he instead lifts her up, over his shoulder and drops her down into a stunner move, sending Jade flying backwards and to the mat hard.  Jordan covers Jade and orders Pier to count but Luna Pier reminds him there are no pinfalls here and he gets off Jade, arguing with the ref.]

Jack Gene - My God!  What a brutal stunner move there by Jordan Keyser!  Jade is certainly reeling on the defensive here as thus far Jordan Keyser has refused to fight a MMA match!  Jade is going to have to adjust her game if she wants to survive here...

Bill Hughes - Yeah, Karate Kid is in a bit of trouble here, that's for sure.

[Jordan turns around as Jade slowly gets to her feet and scowls, walking towards her, only to walk into a straight kick to the ribs, which stops him and doubles him over a bit.  Jade launches herself into the air, going for a Thai Kick Boxing flying knee but Jordan catches her and counters with a massive powerslam that leaves Jade writhing in pain on the mat.  Jordan looks at the videotron and sees how much time is left in round 1 and pulls Jade to her feet, lifting her up for a powerbomb, only to stop and stagger around as Jade tightens her thighs around his neck, cutting off his air, raining down right hands into his head as she does so. After about 30 seconds or so, Jordan's lungs are running out of air and he falls backwards to the mat, Jade breaking the hold as she executes a forward roll and comes to her feet, meeting Jordan Keyser with a Shining Wizard kick as he gets to his knees.]

Jack Gene - And about 3 minutes into round 1, Jade finally shows some offense and is making an effort to get into this, but it's clear that Jordan has dominated this round.  Just under 2 minutes left in this round.

Bill Hughes - Plenty of time for Jordan to put Jade away.  Which he'll want to do as soon as possible before he tires out.

[Jordan gets to his feet and comes forward to Jade, throwing a flurry of punches that Jade ducks and weaves through and even throwing a kick that Jade avoids by bending over backward, til her head nearly touches the ground, bringing a gasp of surprise and claps of approval from the crowd.  Jade comes back to her feet and the two lock up, with Jordan Keyser locking Jade in a side headlock, slamming a fist into her head and face as Jade drives elbows into Keyser's sides.  After a few moments of stalemate, Jade is moved to a vertical suplex hold and lifted up into the air, but at the last minute, she turns and plants both of her knees in Jordan Keyser's upper back as she hits the backstabber on Jordan Keyser, rolling to her feet to cheers from the crowd.  Jordan Keyser gets to his feet, a pained and angry expression on his face as he strides forward, sidestepping her attempted Jade Kick and hooks her chin under his arm as he lifts her into the air and drives her into the mat.]

Jack Gene - Wow!  Backstabber by Jade!  But as soon as Jade gets some offense she's cut off, I don't know how Keyser managed to dodge the Jade Kick, but he did and planted Jade to the math with his patented Perfect Execution move!

Bill Hughes - Well, let's face it, Jack.  Jade's Super kick, isn't as fast as her other moves.  Jordan Keyser is a veteran wrestler.  He knows he has Jade on the run and that Jade would be looking to hit a big move, he was ready for her and was one step ahead of Jade on that exchange, a big accomplishment as few ever outsmart Jade like that.

[Jordan Keyser looks at Jade on the mat and orders Luna Pier to check her.  Pier bends down but Jade gets to her feet slowly, signaling she can continue the fight.  Luna Pier signals for the fight to resume and Jordan shakes his head as he strides up and throws a flurry of punches, sending Jade reeling back towards the wall.  Jade blocks the blows she can but is hammered into the wall, the assault continues until Jade slumps, seemingly falling but rolls forward, escaping the barrage.  Jordan turns around into a stiff sidekick from Jade to his ribs just as the bell rings to end round 1.  Both fighters move to their corners, Jordan complaining about the forced time out.]

Jack Gene - And that's the end of round 1, folks.  Even though his style was anything but MMA, I'd say Jordan Keyser clearly won the first round. He was in control for most of that round.

Bill Hughes - Oh man!  Can you imagine how humiliating this will be for Jade if she loses?!  She'll have to commit Harry Carey or something!

Jack Gene - [Sigh.]  Okay, firstly, Jade is not Japanese and not a samurai.  Secondly, it's Hari Kari, or as it's more commonly known, Sepuku, and thirdly, won't you be opposed to Jade killing herself over losing a match?

Bill Hughes - Totally opposed!  That's why she needs to abandon her silly superstitious beliefs and embrace life here in the U.S.A!

[Meanwhile in the ring, Jade stands up and makes her way to the middle, as does Keyser, who had spent his time out pacing back and forth like a caged animal impatiently wanting the fight to continue and Pier calls for the bell signaling the start of round 2.  Jordan Keyser comes running for a clothesline, but Jade ducks under it and as Jordan Keyser turns around, Jade meets him with a left hand, right hand, left hand, spinning right backfist combination that seems to flow seamlessly from one blow to the other, sending Jordan staggering back a step or two.  Jade then responds with three kicks to the left knee of Jordan Keyser that echo out through the arena as Jordan drops to a knee, Jade spins on her foot and unleashes a buzzsaw kick but Jordan ducks under the kick and comes up into a rising uppercut that hits Jade plush on the chin.  Jade tries to minimize the damage by moving with the punch, leaving her feet, landing flat on her back and rolling through to her feet, though she is obviously dazed by the blow.]

Jack Gene - Myyyy God!  Good news WMW fans, Round 2 is picking up where round 1 left off!  Jade came out firing and caught Jordan Keyser with a simply beautiful punch combo, then a series of brutal kicks to his left knee, but she tried for that buzzsaw kick and missed and Jordan nailed her with an uppercut that nine times out of ten would be a knockout blow, but Jade's years of training let her roll with the punch and avoid losing this fight.

Bill Hughes - For now.  Jordan will put her away soon enough.

[Both Jordan reaches down and slaps his left leg, trying to get the blood flowing again and keep the muscles from tightening up.  Jade smirks and like a shark smelling blood in the water she charges in and unloads another series of truly vicious, powerful kicks to his left knee area again, hitting him no less then 4 times and sending him limping back a few steps. Jordan balls up his fist and rears back to punch, but Jade sees the blow coming and counter punches, her fist catching him in the solar plexus, knocking the wind out of him.  Jordan grabs Jade in a bear hug out of desperation and lifts her up into the air, spinning around as he tightens the hold and finally just hurls Jade, dropping to a knee from the force of it.  Jade hits the cage wall hard but catches it, before jumping off, aiming a jumping kick for Jordan Keyser but he explodes up from the knee and drives his shoulders into Jade's gut, driving her into the cage, hammering her with vicious rights and lefts until Luna Pier gets in the middle and forces the fighters apart.]

Jack Gene - We are really seeing both competitors up the fight here tonight, I've never seen Jade so vicious. Two minutes into round two and Jade has been on the attack, though Jordan is showing he does not plan to go down without a fight.  I think that at this pace, we might have our match of the night right here.

Bill Hughes - Definitely, and I like this new side to Jade.  It's nice to see her drop that peace and love facade and unload.  We're seeing what the Chinese government wanted Jade to be right here, Jack.

[Jade gets up from it and as the camera zooms in, the viewers see a first, a truly angry looking Jade.  Jordan Keyser smirks and nods, charging in towards her, only to be stopped dead in his tracks as Jade plants her heel right into his gut with a straight thrust kick. She follows it up with a Thai Kick Boxing flying knee strike that nails Keyser square in the face, blood running from his nose as he stumbles backwards from the blow.  Jordan throws a vicious flurry of punches as Jade plants her feet and takes blow after blow, finally countering with another series of 4 kicks to Jordan Keyser's left knee area, welts and bruises already beginning to form on that leg as Jordan grits his teeth in pain and pulls Jade into a short arm clothesline, sending her to the mat as he backs off, wiping blood from his nose and mouth and holding his leg.]

Jack Gene - My God Bill, look at Jordan's leg!  It's a wonder he can even stand let alone keep fighting! You know, Jade has been telling us for months she is capable of seriously injuring people but had just chosen not to do it yet.  Some people had written that off as idle talk or boasting but Jade's making a believer out of me here.

Bill Hughes - Me too, You know, I heard Jade can break a baseball bat with her kicks. She just might decide to break Jordan's leg here if he doesn't find a way to get control back in this fight here.

[Jade gets up and wipes a bit of blood from her mouth, looking at it for a second before narrowing her eyes and staring intently at Jordan Keyser's injured left leg and nods once. Jordan growls and nods, egging Jade on, giving her the finger.  Jade charges, seemingly drawn in by anger but at the last moment, she drops down to a split legged position as Jordan Keyser's big clothesline hits nothing but air and as he tries to regain his balance and turns around, Jade springs up to her feet and unleashes a series of knife edge chops on Jordan's chest.  Jordan winces with each blow and answers with chops of his own as the crowd comes to their feet cheering before Jordan takes his injured knee and hits Jade in the gut with it, clubbing her on the back with his arm before trying to lift Jade up for a power move, but his injured leg gives out and Jordan improvises the move by driving Jade face first into the mat in a modified version of the dominator.  Jordan comes up to his knees and shakes his head, trying to catch his breath, spitting blood from his face on Jade as she lays on the mat, trying to get to her feet.]

Jack Gene - I think we're nearing the end of this fight.  It's becoming obvious that Jordan Keyser's leg is really giving him trouble and he and Jade have beaten the hell out of each other in this match.  Luna Pier is going to have to consider stopping this match soon, I think.

Bill Hughes - Don't be such a wimp!  This is a great fight!

[Both fighters slowly get to their feet and as Jordan Keyser steps forward, Jade unleashes two more vicious kicks to his injured left leg and knee, the second one causing Jordan Keyser to cry out in pain and drop onto his injured knee, holding his leg.  Luna Pier checks on Jordan Keyser but he pushes her away.]

Jordan Keyser - No!  Don't stop this fight until her or I stop [bleep]ing breathing!

[Jade narrows her eyes and nods, mouthing.  "I can arrange that."  And she moves forward, Keyser fights from his knees, catching Jade off guard with a massive right hand punch that drops Jade to a knee, stunning her a second as Jordan Keyser forces himself to his feet and planting his left foot into Jade's face as he yells at her.  "Come try it, bitch!"  He says as he takes a mounted position and begins raining down punches on Jade, who counters by locking in the infamous triangle choke, Keyser's face turning red quickly as Jade cinches the hold.  Finally, in a yell of anger, Jordan Keyser power Jade up, slamming her into the cage wall before turning and falling forward, planting Jade on the mat as his injured leg once more gives out.  Luna Pier looks around and nods, signaling for the bell to end round two as both fighters slowly make their way to their respective corners.]

Jack Gene - Come on, ref!  Jordan Keyser can barely stand out there!  You have to end this fight!  He can't defend himself and Jade is picking him apart!  And God Damn it, Jade should be showing a little compassion here!

Bill Hughes - Yeah, good luck with that, hippie boy.  Jade is pissed.  and while Jordan is the proverbial one legged man in an ass kicking contest, Jade seems to be getting stronger as this fight goes on.  But Jordan wants to keep fighting he obviously thinks it's worth the risk and this is [bleep]ing High Stakes so lighten up and let 'em fight!

[During the intermission, the camera shoots to Jordan's corner where he's looking at his left leg and knee, covered in severe welts and bruises from Jade's kicks, Keyser and the WMW-provided corner crew trying to ice the leg down a bit, meanwhile on Jade's corner, she's drinking water and focusing on catching her second wind for the fight to come.  Finally the intermission ends and Jordan Keyser limps back into the ring as Jade stands there stoically, eyes narrowed and focused on her opponent.  Luna Pier glances to Keyser's leg nervously and asks Keyser if he is sure he wishes to continue and Jordan nods.  Luna Pier shrugs and starts the fight.]

Jack Gene - And here we go, folks!  Third and final round starts right now, and the crowd is on it's feet!

[The crowd is indeed on it's feet cheering loudly as Jade chants fill the arena.  Jordan throws a couple of probing punches which Jade easily fends off. Jade then throws a few punches of her own which Keyser also manages to block.  Jordan Keyser lunges in with a discus punch but Jade is waiting for him and counters by kicking him sharply in the left knee, dropping him down on the same knee and causing him to let out a cry of pain.  Jade looks for a moment like she is going to finish the match right there but then backs off at the last second, telling Keyser to get up.]

Jack Gene - What the...?  Oh come on Jade, finish the damn match already!  What's the point of this?

Bill Hughes - Humiliation, Jackie.  Jordan Keyser swore he was going to humiliate Jade, he insulted Jade's way of life and fighting style and now Jade is going to make him pay for it.

[Jordan Keyser forces himself up to his feet and throws a punch, which Jade catches and with a quick twist of her wrist and turn of her body, she turns into a throw, sending Keyser to the mat face first.  The crowd begins to roar in anticipation as Jade sets up for her buzzsaw kick and fires but Jordan ducks, turns and slams his fist into Jade, hitting her soundly below the belt, Pier missing the blow as she was behind Jade, but Jade rumples to the mat after taking the blow as Keyser tries to fight to his feet.]

Jack Gene - Oh man!  That was a severe low blow there!

Bill Hughes - Yeah, that caught Jade in her good time place. You think it hurts as much as a guy getting hit there?

Jack Gene - I don't know, I've heard it's more painful, but I obviously have no way to compare.

Bill Hughes - Sure we do.  I'll kick you in the gnads and then we just have to find a girl that I can-

Jack Gene - Let's cut you off right there, champ.

[Both fighters get to their feet and Keyser slowly moves up, only to have Jade cut him off with yet another series of three hard, sharp kicks to his knee, sending Jordan toppling to the mat.  Jade waits for a moment before yelling for Jordan to get to his feet and slowly but surely, Jordan Keyser pulls himself up to a knee, as he turns to face Jade, he turns just in time to see Jade pivot on her foot and unleash her Tae Kwon Do style Tornado Kick which she calls the Jade Dragon Kick.  The kick is perfectly aimed and catches Jordan Keyser on the side of his temple, spinning him around and dropping him in a heap on the mat.  Luna Pier rolls him over and takes on look at him before calling for the bell, ending the fight.  The cage is opened and training staff rush in to attend to Jordan Keyser as Wayne Inkster walks into the ring, holding the belt.]

Wayne Inkster - Ladies and Gentlemen, Referee Luna Pier has called for a stop to this fight.  Your winner, by way of Knockout in the third round and still WMW Shoot Champion, JADE!!!!

Jack Gene - MY GOD!  Did you see that final kick?!  We've seen Jade use the Tornado Kick before but she really nailed Jordan with it this time!  I think he was out before he hit the ground!

Bill Hughes - Yeah, I guess Jade wasn't just blowing smoke out of her ass when she spoke about holding back.

[Before Jade leaves the ring, she takes her belt and holds it over her head, getting a roar of approval from the crowd and then asks for a mic, walking over and kneeling down before Jordan Keyser.]

Jade - So, how do you feel about fate now, Jordan?  Choice is an illusion.  Smoke for 30 years, die of lung cancer, don't smoke for 30 years, you will die on the same day of simply another reason.  There is no luck, no choice, no coincidence.  There is just... Fate, and the energies of life.  You insulted my beliefs, my fighting style and in the process fell right into my trap.  I have long told the WMW that I hold back the full extent of my training and capabilities. I present you to them now as proof of this.  I hope you enjoyed seeing what I am truly capable of.  We will finish our conversations later, you know... after you regain consciousness.

[With that, Jade drops the mic next to Keyser's unconscious body and heads to the back as 'The Flower of Carnage' by Meiko Kaji (From the Kill Bill Soundtrack) plays over the PA.]

Jack Gene - ...I..Jade isn't even concerned about what condition Jordan Keyser is in!  This really is a new side to her...one I hope we don't see too much more of...

Bill Hughes - Speak for yourself!  I love this Jade!

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

[The shot opens back up backstage where Stephen Squires and John Squires stand looking at the camera. Behind them, a wide screen TV shows the HS10 logo with a shot of the Ace Superior Championship, along with Eric Dillinger and Father Nathan.]

Stephen Squires - John, it is now time to talk about the 2nd title match of the evening. Let's talk about the Ace Superior Match then. Father Nathan defending against Eric Dillinger. Who you got?

John Squires - I got the over/under, actually, that for sure, we'll see Wone and Outlaw Biker get involved in this match. Maybe even Black Friar. So many people have been involved up to this point, it's only appropriate that we see it again tonight.

Stephen Squires - Yes, that is one thing I can agree with you on. It's been one of the most watched ASC title races in recent memories. Wone, Eric and Biker, I mean, all 3 giving reasons on why they deserved a shot at Father Nathan. But, to suggest that it will happen again tonight I think is a bit too speculative.

John Squires - No doubt, WMW will step up security for this match. With that being said, Father Nathan has everything to lose in this match. Eric Dillinger will stop at nothing to get the title. He's made that clear. And, Wone and Outlaw Biker will be close by.

Stephen Squires - We turn it back over to Jack and Bill to call this match.

[The scene fades.]

Jack Gene - And Nathan hits a clothesline that takes Dillinger straight off of his feet!

[Dillinger gets back to his feet but Nathan is right there on top of him. He whips Dillinger off the ropes and catches him with a back body drop that sends him high into the air. Eric crashes down onto the mat hard and Nathan drops down on him with a knee right after. Not letting up Nathan begins to work the head with grounded MMA knee shots. Eric tries to block with his hand but the blunt force of the attack still seems to be getting through as we see his head get rocked from side to side. Michael Albertson is there close by to get a good look at the action.]

Jack Gene - And there's Michael Albertson to see what's going on.

Bill Hughes - I wonder how long it's going to take for him to show his true colors and come to the aid of Dillinger?

Jack Gene - Both Dillinger and Albertson work closely together and have known each other for going on six years, but they claim to have the fan's best intrest in mind so we'll just have to wait and see.

[Finally Nathan lets up and backs off of Dillinger to see if the knees were enough to keep him down. Michael goes to start his count, but Dillinger waves him off as he gets to all fours. Shaking his head and waving his arms he comes to knees before he gets to his feet is Eric Dillinger. Father Nathan looks on and watches Dillinger nearly stumble out of the ring, still feeling the effects from those shots.]

Bill Hughes - You see Dillinger stumble? You'd think he'd relapsed or something!

[Nathan picks his spot as he sees Dillinger lean up against the ropes to get his balance. Back into the ropes he comes barreling at the Bastard Icon with a dropkick to the back of the left knee that takes his legs out from under him. The big man falls flat on his back and its not long before the preacher pulls him by his left leg to the center of the ring. He yanks on the knee twice before spinning it into a toe hold over and over again. Dillinger winces in pain and bangs on the mat every time Nathan gets a full revolution. Nathan gives him a kick to the back of the knee before backing off and telling Eric to 'stay down.']

Jack Gene - I think I see Nathan's game plan in this match up. He's not going to beat Dillinger until he can't get back up, he's going to make it so that he's physically unable to stand up!

Bill Hughes - I always hate it when a goody two shoes tries to get around bloody-ing up his opponent with technical wrestling and sportsmanship. I mean, what is this? The Olympics? This is pro wrestling! Somebody get a chair already!

[Dillinger looks up at Nathan as Michael Albertson begins a ten count.]

Michael Albertson - One! Two! Three!

[Eric bides his time and comes to a seated position before Michael can get out a four. He rolls to his knees and clenches his fists as he's cautious of another Nathan assault, but the priest allows him to get to his feet. Eric, shaking his left leg, gets in for a collar-elbow tie up and just pushes Nathan to a corner. Nathan, using his ring prowess, goes around him and locks him a waist lock that Dillinger blocks with a back elbow. Another one breaks the hold and Eric turns around to go for a kick to the gut, but Nathan catches it. He takes Eric up and over with a dragon screw leg whip. Eric bounces up off the mat with a huge limp and Nathan smells blood as he hits the ropes behind Eric to hit a chop block. Eric hits the mat and Michael Albertson begins the count again.]

Michael Albertson - One! Two!

Jack Gene - Dillinger in a very bad way here as he's yet to really mount any kind of offense because of Father Nathan's game plan to literally take the legs out from under him.

Michael Albertson - Three! Four!

Bill Hughes - If the match keeps continuing like this I might have to take back all the good things I said about Dillinger.

Michael Albertson - Five! Six!

[Dillinger finally makes it to his right knee and uses the ropes to get to his feet. Nathan hits the ropes again and dives in for another chop block, but Dillinger telegraphs it and jumps up. Nathan's head goes through the ropes and Eric is able to land a leg drop on him as he comes back down, whipping the priest's leg off the middle rope. Eric lands on his feet on the outside, but is clearly still feeling the effects of Nathan's attacks as he slides back into the ring. Nathan, holding his neck, is spun around as Dillinger rocks him with a hard right followed by a quick left and another hard right. Before Eric is done he spins and hits a roaring elbow that takes the Ace Superior Champ off of his feet. Just as the Bastard Icon is seemingly mounting some form of offense he breaks away to use the time he's just bought himself to slap the blood back into his lower extremity.]

Bill Hughes - What are you doing, Dill? Go after him!

Jack Gene - The match may only be a few minutes long, but the damage is done and it will haunt Dillinger the rest of this match!

[Nathan stands before Eric can regain his composure and goes after his challenger. He grabs Eric's leg and tries to pull him to the center of the ring, but Eric jumps up and hits an enziguri that knocks Nathan away from him. Limping to his feet Eric hits a diving tackle on his opponent as he tries to stand and mounts him with punches. There's nothing educated or technical about what Eric does. Each punch is a blind, wild attack that carries with it enough force to punch through plate glass. Eric is eventually winded as he slumps off of Nathan and watches as Nathan begins the count.]

Michael Albertson - One!

Jack Gene - My God! Dillinger just went wild on Father Nathan! And Eric's no slouch, either. At 6'5", 240 lbs he's easily one of the bigger guys on the independent circuit.

Michael Albertson - Two! Three! Four!

Jack Gene - I'll tell you this. If that were any one, any normal man that wasn't Father Nathan, this match would be over.

[But luckily enough this is Father Nathan we're talking about. His face arleady starting to swell from the shots as he comes to. Eric, looking on, almost expects him to come to as he smiles and gets to his feet. He watches Nathan turn onto his stomach and stops Nathan's count as he utters five by pulling Nathan to his feet by his neck. Eric drives a knee into his midsection and grabs him by the shoulder and trousers. With one heave he throws Father Nathan into the ring post shoulder first. As Nathan comes back out of the corner Eric grabs him around the waist and takes him up and over with a back drop driver!]

Jack Gene - And Father Nathan is folded up like an accordian!

Michael Albertson - One! Two!

Bill Hughes - If Nathan were Jewish this would be a good time to make jokes about potato pancakes, but I'll just go ahead and take a silent joy in this.

Michael Albertson - Three! Four!

[Nathan, wish his ass still above his head at the moment, is able to get it out of the air and roll to his side. Michael hesitates before he counts five allowing the man to roll to his side. Michael goes for six, but Father Nathan waves a hand and comes to his knees. Eric, smelling blood, smiles as Nathan uses the ropes to get to his feet. Immediately, Eric comes rolling in and locks in a full nelson on Father Nathan. He pulls him into the center of the ring and lifts him into the air and slams him down with a hard full nelson slam!]

Jack Gene - Punk N' Disorderly! Punk N' Disorderly!

[Nathan lies motionless as Michael starts his count.]

Michael Albertson - One! Two! Three! Four!

Jack Gene - Dillinger hit his trademark move which has won him so many matches over his decade plus long career. If there was anything that could keep Nathan down, that would be it!

Michael Albertson - Five! Six!

[Nathan begins to stir and the crowd goes ballistic! His arms begin to move followed by his legs.]

Michael Albertson - Seven!

[Nathan rolls to his stomach and takes a deep breath.]

Michael Albertson - Eight! Nine!

[As soon as nine escapes Albertson's lips the Priest gets to his knees and to one foot. His other one follows soon after and the Ace Superior Champ is on his feet staring across the ring at Eric Dillinger. The Bastard Icon smiles and charges in at Nathan. He throws a clothesline, but Nathan ducks underneath and takes those educated fists to his face and midsection. Dillinger is stunned, but quickly throws a headbutt and that makes the playing field even again. Nathan shakes the blow and hits a right, but Dillinger retalliates with another headbutt. Another fist and another headbutt and blood is beginning to trickle from Dillinger's brow. Nathan throws another right, but Eric goes underneath and catches him in another full nelson. With one heave he lifts Nathan up into the air and slams him down with another Punk N' Disorderly!]

Jack Gene - Holy cow!

Bill Hughes - You mean holy [bleep]! Nathan's actually fighting through it!

[True enough, on impact the pain seemingly awakens Nathan as he pops up to his knees and lets out a war cry that shakes everyone in the arena to their very core. If you've never seen what glory looks like, then this is it. With every inch of Nathan shaking from adrenaline he slowly gets to one foot and then another as a very stunned Eric Dillinger can only look on in awe. The pain is apparent but the drive of father Nathan is just too much for the Punk N' Disorderly to over come. Eric exits the ring and throws back the ring apron. Immediately he finds himself a chair and reenters the ring.]

Jack Gene - I think Eric was finally done trying to fight Nathan man to man. He's going to go ahead and bring weapons into this!

Bill Hughes - But can you blame him? This is his specialty so why wouldn't he bring it in?

[Eric swings the chair, but Nathan ducks underneath it. As Eric turns he's lifted into the air onto Nathan's shoulders before he's thrown up and over them into a rising knee strike that connects with Eric's jaw. The Bastard Icon stands for a moment before his eyes roll back into his head and he falls to the mat. Michael Albertson starts the count.]

Michael Albertson - One!

Jack Gene - The Punk N' Disorderly couldn't end this match so let's see if the Price of Sin can!

Michael Albertson - Two! Three! Four! Five!

[Dillinger begins to stir as he brings his knees up toward his chest in an effort to kneel.]

Michael Albertson - Six! Seven!

[Dillinger gets to his knees and sits up. He tries to stand, but Father Nathan takes him down to the mat with a double legged take down. He immediately wraps a figure four around the left leg. Eric shoots to life and begins to claw wildly for something, anything that could possibly get him away from Nathan. All his efforts are in vain, though, as there is nothing in sight that can possibly help him. He reaches out for the chair that was dropped earlier but finds it out of the reach of his arms, so instead he turns to the ropes. All he needs to do is reach a few more inches and he has the bottom rope. His arm falls short on his first try, but on the second he makes it and grabs onto it. Michael Albertson does nothing.]

Bill Hughes - I don't get it. His boy has the bottom rope and he won't even break the hold?

Jack Gene - Michael comes from a school of hardcore and is calling this match under those rules. The rope break does not apply and I'm guessing Dillinger is SOL.

[Eric yelps out in pain and Nathan lets go of the hold. Immediately, Eric hugs his left knee and pulls it to his chest. The preacher backs off and watches with heavy breathes for any sign of Eric getting up. The Bastard Icon, though, is nearly motionless except for those few movements where he is trying to get rub out the pain from his leg.]

Michael Albertson - One! Two! Three! Four!

Jack Gene - It would seem that the strategy of keeping Dillinger from physically standing is going to work! I swear, I've never seen anything like it applied in a Last Man Standing match.

Bill Hughes - Boo! I want blood! I want more!

Michael Albertson - Five! Six! Seven! Eight!

[Finally, Eric begins to move. He throws his legs underneath the bottom rope.]

Michael Albertson - Nine!

[And Eric brings his feet down onto the floor in a half standing position. The count is broken, but it is clear that if the ring apron wasn't there he would not physically be standing. Nathan sees this and hits the ropes. He comes diving at Dillinger with a baseball slide that sends him backward into the railing. Eric hits hard and drops to the floor, holding his leg again.]

Michael Albertson - One! Two! Three!

Jack Gene - And again we see Father Nathan back off and, y'know, even though he's trying to keep Dillinger from standing it's almost as if he's giving Dillinger the choice to even get back up when he backs off like that.

Michael Albertson - Four! Five! Six!

[Dillinger, grabbing the guard rail, pulls himself up before grabbing onto a fan ringside for support. With blood dripping from his brow he smiles and beckons for Father Nathan to come after him. The Ace Superior Champ obliges him and goes to the outside, but as he nears Dillinger the Bastard Icon springs into action and takes him face first into the guard rail with a drop toe hold. Eric, scooting himself backward on his ass, nears the ring and pulls himself into it using only his upper body.]

Jack Gene - And now Dillinger is trying to buy himself as much time as he could possibly get much to the chagrin of this crowd.

Bill Hughes - Other than myself there's only a minority of the people in this building who actually want to see Dillinger win. Everyone else has bought into this whole Jesus thing and they really want to see nathan make the sinner pay!

[Father Nathan slides back into the ring and goes for Dillinger who has now propped himself up against the turnbuckles. He throws a fist into Dillinger, but Eric swings a leg up and kicks Nathan square in the groin. The move elicits resounding boos from the crowd, but Eric just smiles as he watches Nathan fall to his knees as he turns away from him. With his opponent facing away he zeroes in and hits a shining wizard to the back of his head. Both men now lay motionless on the mat.]

Michael Albertson - One! Two!

Jack Gene - Both men are spent! Dillinger has been losing blood for most of this match while having that left leg get worked over as Nathan has taken repeated blows to the neck and head. Both men have been close to being unable to answer the ten count and now we're at a stalemate!

Michael Albertson - Three! Four!

[As if on cue, we see movement from both men. It's only slight at first, but soon it becomes more than that.]

Michael Albertson - Five! Six!

[Both men now come to the ropes and begin to use them to stand. Michael Albertson stops the count as he watches the competitors get to their feet. They each do a slow 180 degree turn, building the suspense before they meet in the center of the ring. They go fist for fist, punch for punch, blow for blow with each hit taking a giant toll on each man.]

Jack Gene - And Eric hits a knee shot that rocks Nathan! Eric backs up and goes for a clothesline, but Nathan ducks and Eric goes flying over the top rope!

[As Eric hits the arena floor it seems that he lands on his left leg, twists it, and falls to the floor in a heap. He is screaming in pain as Michael begins the count. Nathan, meanwhile, falls to his knees exhausted.]

Michael Albertson - One! Two! Three!

Jack Gene - Dillinger is in a very bad way here!

Michael Albertson - Four! Five! Six!

Bill Hughes - He can't phsycially stand! This is over!

[Sure, enough, as the count gets closer Eric begins to shoot to life. He tries to get to his knees, but the pain is too great. Any movement sends pain shooting through his body.]

Michael Albertson - Seven! Eight! Nine!

Jack Gene - This is it!

Michael Albertson - Ten!

[The bell rings as Father Nathan is handed his title, but the preacher falls to the mat in exhaustion. Michael Albertson goes to check on him, but the smile on his face tells him that there is nothing a gallon of water and good night's sleep won't cure. Instead he goes to check on Dillinger.]

Jack Gene - And there is your winner and STILL Ace Superior Champ, Father Nathan!

Bill Hughes - You've got to believe that's the end of Dillinger in the Ace Superior Division if not wrestling.

Jack Gene - Sure enough, the damage was done and Father Nathan is still the champ.

[Trainers and medical staff come out from the back to check on Eric Dillinger, who tries to stand but his leg just buckles under him. A pair of security members make a craddle with their arms and carry Eric to the back as the medical personal check on Father Nathan.]

[The shot opens to show the WMW ring with four ladders set up around the ring and hanging high above the ring is the Ace in the Hole briefcase.]

Jack Gene - We are just about to get underway for the Ace in the Hole match, but before we get this match underway, a couple of things. First off, WMW management has asked that all managers and escorts not to come to the ring for this match because of the high risk of this collateral damage to one of them. Secondly, Bill who do you think is going to come out of this match with the briefcase.

Bill Hughes - We are in Canada for this show, I’m going to have to give my vote to Druscilla, this is like home field advantage for her. I think she comes away with a convincing win tonight.

Jack Gene - I will agree, she has to be one of the top picks tonight, but with the roll that he’s been on lately, I think Kronin adds another notch to his belt this year and picks up the Ace in the Hole contract tonight.  And now to Wayne Inkster with to announce the participants.

["The Unforgiven" form Metallica starts to play and Thomas Kilik walks out through the curtain making his way to the ring. The crowd gives Kilik a lukewarm reaction, a few cheers and a few boos but nothing hude either way.]

Wayne Inkster - Introducing first, from Las Vegas, Nevada, he is Thomas “The DragonHeart” Kilik!!!!

['Freya' by the Sword 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 and makes his way to the ring, hand raised and singing out along with the song. The crowd erupts into wild cheers for Kronin.]

Wayne Inkster - Entering the ring next, from Chicago, Illinois, he is the Master of Rock and Shock....Kronin!!!!!

[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. Matrix comes out of the back and makes his way down to the ring with a purpose, the crowd giving him a few cheers, but a few more boos since for some unknown reason, the crowd seems to love Shank and wanted to see Shank in this match.]

Wayne Inkster - Next up , from Tampa, Florida, he is the master of Cyberspace...Matrix!!!

["Strike of the Ninja" by Dragonforce plays as Pirate Ninja runs out onto the stage and does a standing backflip, landing perfectly on his feet before running down to the ring to a mix mild reaction, the fans still not sure what to make of the Misfit Ninja Clan.]

Wayne Inkster - Making his way to the ring, from the The Isle of Misfit Toys, he is The Assassin of the Seven Seas, Pirate Ninja!!

["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 to a loud set of boos by the crowd. Wone doesn’t seem to notice the fan’s reaction as he makes his way to the ring.]

Wayne Inkster - Next to enter the match, from Purgatory, Maine.,,he is Wone!!

[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 steps out of the back and looks around, lifting her hand in the air before making her way down to the ring, the Greek wrestler getting nearly as big a cheer as Kronin did.]

Wayne Inkster - Making her way from Delphi, Greece, she is the Dark Priestess...Hecate!!!

[The PA blasts a loud and heavy drum solo as "Kill You" by Dethklok starts up, Adam Pyre bursting out of the back a moment later, headbanging to the music all the way down to the ring, Pyre getting a fair amount of cheers mixed in with the boos he’s receiving.]

Wayne Inkster - And making his way to the ring, from Long Beach, California, The King of Freaks....Adam Pyre!!!

[The crowd erupts into massive cheers as they realize who the last person to be anounced is, 'Can Die No More' by Lake of Tears then plays over the PA and Druscilla walks out slowly, the cheers getting louder and deafening the arena, Druscilla looking a bit shocked by the crowd but smiling and making her way proudly down to the ring.]

Wane Inkster - And the final participate in this years Ace in the Hole...from London, England...the Dark Countess... DRUSCILLA!!!!!

Jack Gene - The introductions are complete and out of the way, everyone is in the ring and there is the bell, no more time to waste getting this one started and I expect this years Ace in the Hole to match or exceed last years.

(Ring, ring, ring)

[The eight participants looks around at each other a moment before the action starts up. Druscilla and Hecate share a look before both of them start laying into Thomas Kilik; Matrix immediately starts to go at it with Kronin with Adam Pyre moving to help Matrix, even getting in a couple of shots on Kronin before that is cut off by Pirate Ninja who connects with a series of kicks that sends Pyre staggering back. Druscilla and Hecate force Kilik back into one of the corners, continuing their assault until Wone delivers clubbing forearm blow to the back of Druscilla and then another one to the back of Hecate.]

Jack Gene - Not taking long for the action to pick up here in this match, all eight of these wrestlers really want the prize hanging high above the ring.

Bill Hughes - And I expect we will see some unusual partnerships during this match as well. Hecate and Druscilla teaming up was no surprise but that quickly got cut off.

Jack Gene - Wone with several more shots to Hecate and he just sent her outside the ring and quickly follows her out. Druscilla and Kilik have moved out of the corner, still continuing to trade blows while Kronin and Matrix are going at it in the middle of the ring.  Pirate Ninja is really taking it to Adam Pyre at the moment as well; Pirate with a chop to Pyres throat and he just sent Pyre into the ropes but good lord! Pyre bounces off the ropes and hits the BOOOOOM!!! spear on Pirate!

(The crowd erupts into a loud BOOOOOM! as Pyre connects with the spear to Pirate Ninja)

[Pyre drives Pirate back into Matrix and Kronin, all four men going down in a heap in the middle of the ring. Druscilla sends Kilik back into the corner, wait Kilik managed to stop himself before hitting the corner but turned around just in time to see Druscilla charging full speed before getting taken out by a running elbow strike from Druscilla. Outside the ring, Wone and Hecate are exchanging blows before he rakes her across the eyes and then sends her sailing into the ring barricade, pulling her away from the barricade and sending her into it again. Wone delivers a few more blows to Hecate before pushing her against the ring barricade and whipping her full strength towards the ring steps, the slightly dazed Dark Priestess crashing through the steel steps head first, laying unmoving underneath them.]

(The crowd collectively gasps, a few “Army of Wone” chants get started but more “DoD!” chants can be heard.)

Jack Gene - OH!MY!GOD! Wone just sent Hecate head first through the steel ring steps, the former Heartlands Champion isn’t moving, she could have been seriously hurt there.

Bill Hughes - Wone might have just taken Hecate completely out of the Ace in the Hole match, or at least for awhile that was a sickening sound she made as she crashed through the steel.

Jack Gene - Kilik just broke Druscilla’s momentum with a poke to the eyes, and Druscilla is sent across the ring, cashing into the group in the middle of the ring and taking them back down again; just as they had started to get back to their feet. Kilik has something in mind, Springboard Moonsault off the middle rope onto the pile!

[Wone glances at the downed Hecate, who still isn’t moving and then slides into the ring, stalking Kilik and drops Kilik with a reverse DDT. Wone looks at the ladders set up around the ring, his face sporting a wicked grin as he moves over to the ropes, his eyes set on the closest ladder but then gets sent over the top rope with a running clothesline from Kronin. Pirate Ninja back up to his feet and charges at Kronin who ducks and sends Pirate over the top with a back body drop, which Pirate turns into a 450 splash onto Wone on the outside.]

(”WMW Rules!” and “WMW is Wrestling” chants echo around the arena)

Jack Gene - So much going on, if you blink you will miss something amazing here in this match. Pirate Ninja so far has been able to hold his own and that splash was heavenly to watch.

Bill Hughes - They are letting all out early, trying to do what Wone did and thin the ranks of the people in the match to better their own odds of being the one able to get the ladder up and scale it.

Jack Gene - Adam Pyre is outside the ring on the other side trying to get a ladder but Matrix follows him out. Matrix just too a ladder thrust to the gut from Pyre, Pyre has the ladder on the ring apron to slide it in but Kilik cuts him off with a baseball slide into the ladder knocking it into Pyre and Matrix.

[Kilik delivers another baseball slide into the ladder, sending it into both Pyre’s and Matrix’s head and dropping both men, the ladder ending up laying across them on the outside. Kilik turns around only to receive a big boot from Druscilla, the noblewoman picking Kilik up over her head and military pressing him up and down which brings loud cheers from the crowd before tossing him over the top rope and down onto the ladder, driving the metal into all three men at the same time.]

(The crowd erupts into cheers and chants of “England Prevails and so shall Druscilla!”)

Jack Gene - Kilik taking both Pyre and Matrix down and then got taken out by Druscilla, all three men down on the outside. Kronin on the outside of the ring as well.

Bill Hughes - That bastard, I bet he lip-syncs at his concerts too!

Jack Gene - If Druscilla took advantage of the rest of the wrestlers being distracted you would call it smart wrestling.

Bill Hughes - Of course, it would be. Kronin must have overheard Druscilla and Hecate’s strategy session before the match.

Jack Gene - Anyway, Kronin has a ladder in the ring now and is looking to set it up but Druscilla intercepts him, and gets in a wicked sounding European uppercut that staggers Kronin and the ladder ends up leaning against the top rope. Wone and Pirate are both up and now they are exchanging blows on the outside, Wone tries to send Pirate into the ring barricade but the wily Ninja manages to put the breaks on and takes Wone down with a thrust kick out of no where.

[Pirate hops up onto the ring apron, grabbing the top rope and pulling it back a bit before letting go causing the ladder to bounce off the rope and arcing over to crash into the brawling Druscilla and Kronin, stunning them a moment before as one, the two of them push the ladder back towards the ropes. Pirate springs up to the top rope, pausing a moment to time it perfectly, then leap frogs over the ladder only to get caught by both Kronin and Druscilla who exchange a look before lifting Pirate up and slamming him down hard into the mat with a thunderous double chokeslam.]

(”That was awesome” chants start to circulate through the crowd.)

Jack Gene - Pirate Ninja has been a bit impressive here, no one really thought he would be able to hang with the rest of the wrestlers in this match but so far he’s held his own and even gotten some good shots in.

Bill Hughes - Yeah but Pirate just got buried by that double chokeslam. I’ll have to admit, that Druscilla and Kronin working together was not one of the alliances I thought we would see tonight, I was expecting to see Emo rocker and Emo  shocker getting together.

Jack Gene - Matrix and Pyre are up on the outside, fighting over the ladder by them. Matrix just bounced Pyre’s head off the ring apron and has the ladder up, but Pyre with an elbow to Matrix’s midsection stops that. That ladder is now balanced between the ring barricade and the ring apron, which could be trouble for someone. Hecate is back up, resting on the upturned steel steps, and she’s been busted wide open!

Bill Hughes - I knew that something like that wouldn’t keep her out of the match. Wone is going to need to watch himself now! Whiney Emo bastard.

Jack Gene - Wone looks like he’s doing just that, coming around the side of the ring behind Hecate with a steel chair in hand and charges at Hecate...Good Lord Almighty what a chair shot to Hecate’s back, it echoed throughout the arena.

[Hecate cries out in pain after the chair shot, staggering forward off the steel steps and gets a boot to the midsection from Thomas Kilik. Kilik grabs Hecate after Wone says something to him, holding her arms behind her as Wone lines the chair up, the loud echo of metal hitting flesh echoing around the ring as Wone delivers shot after shot with the chair to Hecate’s head. Wone tosses the chair down after it’s dented and motions for Kilik to send Hecate to him, picking her up into a reverse fireman’s carry on his shoulders. Lining himself up with the chair, Wone gazes around with a sick sadistic grin on his face before pushing Hecate’s legs up as he falls to the side, sending her head down towards the steel chair.]

(The crowd immediately starts to boo Wone, even as a few “Holy Shit” shouts can be heard from the crowd.)

Jack Gene - No! OH!MY!GOD! No...that is going too far, Wone with the Fall From Grace on Hecate, face first into the steel chair. She could have a concussion or worse after that.

Bill Hughes - Wone may be regretting that move very quickly, it’s one thing to try and win the match, it’s another thing to purposely try to injure someone the way he just did and the other wrestlers won’t appreciate it.

Jack Gene - Kronin and Druscilla both are getting out of the ring, meanwhile Matrix and Pryre on are still going at it outside the ring, Pyre just bounced Matrix’s head off the horizontal ladder and is putting Matrix on the ladder, what is he up to and now Pyre has a steel chair!

[Pyre gets up on the horizontal ladder with Matrix, going to smash the ladder down on Matrix’s head, but Matrix catches Pyre with kick and gets back to his feet, delivering a series of brawling punches to Pyre before lifting Pyre up and holding Pyre in the air a moment before delivering a snap twisting 180 spinebuster right on the ladder. Wone looks down at the crumbled body of Hecate with a smug sadistic look on his face, only to turn and meet huge left hook from a very angry looking Druscilla while Kronin spins Kilik around and lays into Kilik with the Rock and Shock combo. Kronin narrows his eyes as he locks the mandible claw on Kilik and then picks Kilik up, turning and tossing the smaller wrestler into the horizontal ladder, knocking Matrix and Pyre off the ladder, all three men crashing to the mats outside in a pile.]

(The “That was Awesome” chants start to flow through the arena)

Jack Gene - Matrix just hit the Cyberspace on Adam Pyre on the ladder but before he could do anything to take advantage of it, Kronin just tossed Kilik into the ladder like he was a sack of potatoes.

Bill Hughes - That leaves both Druscilla and Kronin free to deal with Wone.

Jack Gene - Looks like that is exactly what they had in mind, both Druscilla and Kronin are laying into Wone,  Kronin is motioning to Druscilla who nods after a moment. Kronin has Wone up and just tossed Wone over his head with a fall away slam, right into Druscilla’s waiting arms...BLACK HOLE SLAM!! Druscilla caught Wone and planted him into the ground with a Black Hole Slam!!

[Druscilla and Kronin take a moment to look at Wone, before moving almost as one to check on Hecate. While everyone is either down or busy on the outside, Pirate Ninja is back to his feet and has set the ladder up under the briefcase, he starts to climb the ladder just as someone bursts out from the back...Lester Cartwright comes running down to the ring and sliding in, scaling the ladder on the opposite side of Pirate Ninja the two men reaching the top at just about the same time.]

Jack Gene - Lester Cartwright?! Guess he wasn’t joking when he said he would be part of the Ace in the Hole and he’s gone straight for Pirate Ninja.

Bill Hughes - The top of the ladder is certainly not a good place to be, so much can go wrong with two people up there.

Jack Gene - I think we are about to get an example of that, Lester and Pirate are trading punches at the top of the ladder, both men almost falling several times but they are clinging on with one hand. Pirate just slammed Lester’s head into the top of the ladder before Lester raked his eyes, both men tettering on the top of the ladder. Wait...he can’t be serious...Pirate Ninja just delivered a chop to Lester’s throat and has now reached back with one fist...

[Pirate Ninja pulls his fist way back, all in slow motion while Lester’s eyes get big and wide, then Pirate swings his fist forward in slow motion, Lester unable to do anything but watch the slow moving punch heading towards his solar plexus. The punch hitting Lester in the midsection, causing Lester to suck in his breath in agonizingly slow motion, a fearful shocked look covering his face. After a few moments, the lights in the arena flicker briefly and Lester goes flying off the top of the ladder one direction and Pirate Ninja goes flying the other direction, the ladder they were standing on a mangled twisted wreck.]

(Almost as one, the crowd shouts out “Holy Shit!” as they see the carnage in the ring)

Jack Gene - Holy Cow! Five Fingered Death Punch on the top of the ladder, both Lester Cartwright and Pirate Ninja have been knocked out of the ring, all the way back into the first few rows of fans. Everyone else around the ringside was knocked off their feet as well.

Bill Hughes - Look at the ladder, the top half is completely destroyed and now it’s fallen over into the ring, the only normal looking part is the legs which have fallen closed.

Jack Gene - Good Lord, I think Pirate Ninja just took both Lester and himself out of this match, they disappeared somewhere into the crowd, medical and security personal are trying to find the two in the crowd as well.  

[Druscilla is the first one to her feet, followed by Kronin, then Pyre, Matrix and Kilik, the five wrestlers looking around at the carnage before Druscilla’s eyes narrow as they fall upon Wone who is working his way back to his feet, the British Noble stalking over and grabbing Wone by the hair before sending him face first into the steel ring post then leading him over to the still horizontally balanced ladder. Druscilla pulls Wone up onto the ladder with her, looking down at the steel chair that Pyre had tried to use then lifts Wone up by his arms, holding him there for several moments before jumping off the ladder and slamming Wone down face first into the steel chair.]

Jack Gene - Good Lord! Druscilla is trying to destroy Wone I think, Dark Endings off the ladder onto the steel chair. Will there be anyone left standing by the end of this match?

Bill Hughes - This match isn’t over yet, there is still a lot of fight left in many of the participants. Someone will be taking that briefcase down and getting a shot at the title of their choice.

Jack Gene - Pyre and Matrix back in the ring, each with their own ladder and they are getting them set up under the briefcase, they are climbing side by side up the ladders, battling the whole way up. Neither man is willing to let the other get a step ahead. Rake of the eyes by Pyre, but Matrix reaches out and grabs the back of Pyre’s pants, preventing him from getting ahead. The two of them are near the top of the ladder, Matrix with an elbow to the gut and follows up by bouncing Pyre’s head off the top of the ladder. Pyre is busted open now but he’s laughing and responds with a thumb to the eye, Pyre has something in mind, he’s got Matrix’s head and arm wrapped up..

Bill Hughes - F-BOMB!!!! Pyre just delivered an F-Bomb to Matrix off the top of the ladder!

(The crowd picks back up the “That was Awesome” chant that seems to have been a constant throughout this match.)

[Kilik slides into the ring and looks at the two ladders, making his way over to them but getting caught by Kronin who buries an elbow in Kilik’s back but Kilik spins around and connects with a discus punch that catches Kronin off guard and follows up with a with several European Uppercuts that stagger Kronin back to the corner before Kilik moves to the opposite corner and charges ahead, jumping and landing on Kronin with a big corner splash. Kilik bounces out of the corner only to be grabbed from behind by Druscilla who takes Kilik over with a German suplex, the Goth monster taking Kilik and climbing the ladder, bringing Kilik with her till she’s about half way up and lifting Kilik onto her shoulders before jumping off and down to the mat with the Shock Treatment which bounces Kilik off her shoulders right into the waiting Kronin who pulls Kilik between his legs and delivers a lightning quick Death by Metal]

Jack Gene - Good Lord Almighty!! Seems like Kronin and Druscilla are aiming to take people out of this match one at a time, they already took Wone out and now Kilik has just felt their wrath, Shock Treatment off the ladder and followed up by a Death by Metal. Druscilla, showing no signs of any pain from that move just pushed Kilik out of the ring.

Bill Hughes - With Kronin and Druscilla working together, I am not sure if anyone can stop them, they are just that dominant and scary like this, thank god it’s only for this one match.

Jack Gene - Yeah tell me about it, they are working surprisingly well together. Speaking of surprisingly, both Pyre and Matrix are back up to their feet and are crawling up the ladders, but Kronin and Druscilla spot them, all four are climbing up the ladders now.

[Matrix and Kronin are climbing one ladder, with Druscilla and Pyre on the other ladder, Druscilla and Matrix on the same side opposite Prye and Kronin. The four wrestlers climbing to the top and fighting the whole way. Kronin slips down the ladder a few rungs after Pyre elbows and kicks him in the head, but Kronin is able to grab Pyre’s foot to keep the King of Freaks from climbing ahead. On the other side, Matrix tries to elbow Druscilla, but she sees it coming and delivers a stunning left hook to Matrix that leaves him wobbling on the ladder but Druscilla doesn’t follow up as something catches her attention out of the corner of her eye, the Lady of Blood getting a wicked looking grin on her face, continuing to climb the ladder.]

Jack Gene - Something caught Druscilla’s attention there, I don’t believe it...Hecate is up and moving. She’s circling the ring and climbing the sole remaining ladder outside the ring, what is she up to and more importantly, how the hell is she actually moving.

Bill Hughes - She looks like death in the flesh, she’s been busted open badly and don’t think she’s thinking right, not climbing the ladder like she is, it’s not even in the ring, what good would that do her.

Jack Gene - I don’t know, but she’s perched up on the top of the ladder, nodding to Druscilla, who delivers another stunning punch to Matrix before slamming his head several times into the top of the ladder before grabbing Matrix and tossing him off the ladder...

Bill Hughes - HOLY [bleep]!

Jack Gene - HOLY COW! Hecate just jumped off the ladder on the outside and into the ring, catching Matrix with a leaping Hades Bound the likes of which we’ve never seen. But Hecate might just have taken herself completely out of the match as well, she landed sandwiched between the unconscious Matrix and the twisted remains of the ladder Pirate destroyed.

(The crowd is cheering and yelling out “HOLY SHIT!” ...”THAT WAS AWESOME”, perhaps the loudest response of the match from them.)

[Adam Pyre gives Kronin several kicks to the face, knocking the Master of Rock and Shock down a few rungs before the King of Freaks scampers up the ladder, just in time to see Druscilla reaching for the briefcase. Pyre reaches the top of the ladder just as Druscilla’s fingers touch the case, and the King of Freaks reaches out with both hands and gropes Druscilla’s nearly overflowing bust. Druscilla lets go of the case and looks down at Pyre with a ‘How dare you lay your greasy peasant fingers on me!’ look and blows her blood mist right in Pyre’s face before pulling him up to the very top of the ladder.]

Druscilla - Touch me like that you bloody wanker peasant!!
(Almost as if they sense what is coming, as one the crowd starts to call for it..chanting. “BLACK HOLE SLAM!...BLACK HOLE SLAM!”)

[Druscilla picks Pyre up, twisting around and sending them both spiralling down to the mat as Druscilla delivers a Black Hole Slam from the top of the ladder, the whole ring shaking with the impact, the ladder they were on falling over and Kronin barely able to hold on as the other ladder shakes and sways. But Kronin is able to get his feet back on the ladder and seeing Druscilla sitting up Undertaker style after that gigantic Black Hole Slam, he claws his way to the top as Druscilla rises to her feet and rushes for the ladder, trying to push it over just as Kronin gets his hands on the briefcase. The ladder teeters for a moment, Kronin’s eyes wide but still holding onto the briefcase before is able to pull it down just as the ladder tumbles to the side, Kronin jumping off it before he crashes to the outside and cushioning his fall by dropping to one knee. The bell immediately sounds as Kronin lifts the case over his head, Druscilla cursing loudly.]

(The crowd groaning out as Druscilla isn’t able to recover fast enough)

Wayne Inkster - The winner of the 2010 Ace in the Hole match...the Master of Rock and Shock....KRONIN!!!

Jack Gene - Carnage and broken bodies all over the ring, these eight wrestlers will never be the same after tonight, but Kronin manages to come out in the end.

Bill Hughes - Tough match all around, but what a show these eight put on, this is a math that will be talked about all year long.

[Druscilla stops her cursing as Kronin approaches, taking a deep breath but stopping as Kronin says something to her, the Goth Noble’s gaze turning and looking at the direction he pointed before a look of concern crosses her face, both Druscilla and Kronin moving over to roll Matrix off Hecate and check on her, Druscilla rising up to one knee and waving for help from the back. Medical personal rush to the ring, not only checking on Hecate but also Matrix, Kilik and Pyre as well. It takes a few moments for the staff to get the downed wrestlers taken to the back, Druscilla walking along side Hecate as she is taken to the back.]

Jack Gene - I hope all the wrestlers are not seriously injured after what they put themselves and each other through in this match, but now the question is, will Kronin cash in the Ace in the Hole later in the show or will he wait to pick another time and place he likes better.

Bill Hughes - If he’s smart he will, especially if he plans on going for the Great Lakes Championship, AWS Man (Also known as Bill) and Valora will likely tear each other apart, and whoever wins the match will be ripe for the picking., but then again Kronin was never known for his smart...I mean he picked Whyven as his tag team partner.

[Kronin is the only person remaining in the ring, holding the briefcase high over his head for several moments before getting out of the ring and meeting Lily at ringside, the two making their way to the back while the ring crew cleans up after the match.]

Interviews with AWS Man and Valora

Valora (c) vs. AWS Man

[The shot opens up at ringside.]

Jack Gene – Wow, what a memorable show this High Stakes has been. But now it’s finally time for the main event of the evening, our Great Lakes title match. It’s Valora defending against AWS Man (also known as Bill), and it should be a classic.

Bill Hughes – You’re damn right it will be. I hardly even know who to cheer for. AWS Man is awesome … but Valora is hot and has big tits. AWS is a genius in the ring … but Valora [bleep]s people up and ends careers.

Jack Gene – You do realize that, even though this is a supercard, STO is censoring us, right?

Bill Hughes – [bleep] yes, I am.

Jack Gene – (Sigh) I think Wayne’s ready to bring our competitors out.

[Wayne Inkster is in the ring with a mic.]

Wayne Inkster – The following contest is set for one fall for the Great Lakes Championship, and is our MAIN EVENT of the evening! 

[The crowd pops, and Wayne pauses to let them quiet down.]

Wayne Inkster – Introducing first, the special guest referee for this contest … Adaaaam Pyyyyre!!!

[“Kill You” by Dethklok starts up, and the lights start to flicker to signal Pyre’s arrival. After a few moments, he bursts out with a referee shirt on. His entrance is a little less energetic than usual after the damage his body took in the Ace in the Hole match, but he nonetheless makes an effort to get the fans on their feet as he marches down the ramp, high-fiving a few fans on the way. Pyre slides into the ring and sits in a corner, waiting for the participants.]

Jack Gene – I have to question what kind of referee Pyre will make for this match. Not only because I’m surprised he can even stand after the Ace in the Hole match, but also – where does his allegiance really lie? Just last week, we saw AWS Man abandon him in a tag match. Will that betrayal come into play?

Bill Hughes – Hells no! Or at least, it better not. AWS Man was just teaching Pyre a valuable lesson: don’t cross the boss. Pyre thought it’d be a good idea to take AWS Man’s deserved spot in the Ace in the Hole, and AWS Man showed him there was a price to come with that. But he’s still willing to let Pyre stay in That Damn Awesome!, which is pretty generous if you ask me. And let’s not forget that at last month’s Ides of March show, Valora was the referee for Pyre’s match, and she screwed him over big time. If there’s anyone he’d be biased against, it’s her.

Jack Gene – Perhaps. But aren’t they still dating?

Bill Hughes – I’m not sure you could ever call what those two did “dating.” They just liked to use mutilation as foreplay.

Wayne Inkster – And the challenger … from Freakville, North Carolina … standing 6’1”, weighing in at 236 pounds … he is one-half of the HOW Tag Team champions, as well as a four-time Great Lakes champion, a WMW Hall of Famer, and the self-proclaimed leader of That Damn Awesome! … he is AWS Man (also known as Biiiiillllll)!!!

[“Three Point One Four” by the Bloodhound Gang plays as AWS Man (also known as Bill) slowly walks out to a sea of boos. He has his HOW tag title around his left shoulder, and is holding Pen in his right hand. He looks around the arena and takes a deep breath, then slowly nods before finally making his way down the ramp. The Insane One completely ignores the fans reaching out to touch him from the aisle. As he enters the ring, he locks eyes with Pyre, who simply looks up at his stable’s leader with a blank expression. AWS Man (also known as Bill) returns the gaze for a few moments before turning to Pen and seemingly holding a conversation while waiting for Valora.]

Bill Hughes – AWS Man looks focused, I like it. This is how he normally looks before a big title win. Do you realize that if he wins the Great Lakes title tonight he’ll break the record currently held by himself and Dess for most GLC reigns? That’s something nobody would ever top! We could be seeing history here tonight!

Jack Gene – Yes, I’m well aware. It’s the kind of accomplishment that would make AWS Man a sure-fire Hall of Famer, if he didn’t already have that honor. Despite my frequent criticisms of the man, I’ve never tried to take away from his ability in the ring, or his craftiness for that matter. It’s certainly foreseeable that he could find a way to beat Valora tonight, ending her impressive singles streak.

[The fans start to buzz as they anticipate Valora’s arrival.

Wayne Inkster – And lastly, the champion … from South Central LA, California … standing 5’9”, weighing 165 pounds … she is the current Great Lakes Champion and the OTHER half of the HOW Tag Team Champions, in addition to the last WMW Hardcore champion and the other disputed leader of TDA! … she is Vaalllllooorrrraaaa!!!

[The arena darkens a bit. After a few moments, 'Meaning of Life' by Disturbed begins to play. The lights slowly grow dim. As soon as the light comes on a bit 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 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. Baggy black torn denim cargo shorts and steel toed combat boots complete the ensemble. On one arm, she carries the WMW Great Lakes title, while her HOW tag team title is around the other arm. Meanwhile, on the videotron, 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 – And there’s our Great Lakes champion, looking as lovely yet dangerous as always.

Bill Hughes – Unprofessional, Jack. Keep your schoolboy crush on Valora out of your commentary, please.

Jack Gene – You were the one talking about her tits earlier!

Bill Hughes – I can’t be held accountable for what I say. I’m half in the bag already.

[Valora then makes her way to the ring, walking about halfway down to the ring before running towards the ring, sliding in and coming to her feet. She repeats her entranceway 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. With a snap of her head, she looks over to AWS Man (also known as Bill) as she stands on her toes, taking off her jacket and hoodie combo and getting ready for her upcoming title defense.]

Jack Gene – I don’t know which two of these competitors looks more focused. This is the first one-on-one meeting between these two, and I expect it will be a great one.

Bill Hughes – Still not sure who to root for. I think it’ll be whoever Pyre tries to screw over first, cause that guy really pisses me off for some reason. I think it’s the mohawk.

[Moving gingerly but still sporting his trademark grin, Adam Pyre walks to the center of the ring and calls both wrestlers forward. He has hushed words with both of them, probably something about a “good clean fight,” before signaling for the bell. Valora and AWS Man (also known as Bill) slowly approach each other, circling a bit as they anticipate the other’s first move. They close in for a tie-up, but the Insane One suddenly slaps Valora’s hands away and skips back a few steps to escape her range, drawing some boos from the crowd.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man doesn’t seem quite ready to lock horns with Valora yet. Mind games, or actual trepidation on his part, Bill?

Bill Hughes – If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times and had sex with your wife: AWS Man knows what he’s doing in there, even when it seems like he doesn’t. Especially then. He’s probably stalling because he knows it’ll piss Valora off even more.

Jack Gene – Most people try to avoid a pissed-off Valora at all costs, but we’ll see how it works out for AWS Man…

[Valora scowls at AWS Man (also known as Bill) and motions for him to bring it. They approach for another lock-up, and the Insane One feints as if to back away again, but instead springs forward and grabs Valora’s arm, twisting it into a hammerlock. She grimaces and quickly tries to duck out of it, but her opponent is just as quick to stay behind her and keep the wringing the arm. They complete a circle in the middle of the ring as Valora tries to escape, and just as she seems about to turn the hold around, AWS Man (also known as Bill) drops it and grabs the GLC in a headlock.]

Bill Hughes – Ha, look at this clinic AWS Man’s putting on! Valora hasn’t been able to do crap to him yet!

Jack Gene – Yes, but he also hasn’t inflicted any damage on her. AWS Man never wrestles this technical a match, which makes me again think he’s just trying to infuriate the hardcore brawler, Valora. And I’ve got to think that’s going to turn out badly for him eventually.

[Despite her smaller size, Valora manages to shove AWS Man (also known as Bill) off after a few shots to the ribs. He bounces off the ropes and hops over Valora as she drops to the mat to avoid a collision. As he keeps running and rebounds off the other side, Valora leaps high into the air to completely jump over her opponent’s head. But as soon as he passes below her, the Insane One skids to a stop. As soon as Valora lands, before she can even begin to turn around, she finds herself pulled over into a schoolboy roll-up, with AWS Man (also known as Bill) of course holding the tights. Pyre doesn’t seem to notice this as he carefully drops down and checks Valora’s shoulders, then starts the count. 1 … 2- But Valora escapes.]

Bill Hughes – Oh, come on, Pyre! That was a blatant slow count!

Jack Gene – It looked like he was moving at a normal rate of speed to me. What was blatant was AWS Man cheating by holding the tights, which ref Pyre either didn’t notice or simply didn’t care to do anything about.

Bill Hughes – I think he was just too incompetent to realize that’s not allowed. Getting away with cheating in this match should be even easier for AWS Man than it normally is.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) quickly gets in Pyre’s face, questioning why he wasn’t moving faster. Pyre doesn’t budge, stating that he had to check the shoulders. Apparently not wanting to piss the ref off at him any more than Pyre already has a right to be, the Insane One restrains himself and pats Pyre on the shoulder. He turns around, and sees Valora charging him just in time to drop down and pull her into a small package. But Valora uses her momentum to shift the pin so that she’s on top. Pyre drops to his knees, again making sure that the pin is valid before counting. 1 … But AWS Man (also known as Bill) escapes with force. Valora stands and glares daggers at Pyre, but before she can get in his face as well, she sees the Insane One getting back up. She tries for a clothesline, but the TDA! founder ducks and hooks Valora’s arms from behind to pull her over into a backslide. 1 … But another quick kickout.]

Jack Gene – Quick pins abounding so far, but nothing that’s garnered more than barely a two-count. 

Bill Hughes – Gasp. And here I thought our PPV main event was really going to end less than two minutes in.

[Valora rolls backwards into a kneeling position and begins to stand, but AWS Man (also known as Bill) jumps to his feet and executes a standing enziguiri out of nowhere. But Valora’s just slightly faster, ducking beneath the kick and letting the Insane One slam into the mat, then grabbing his leg and sitting on his arm to lock him into the Tequila Sunrise, causing the fans to explode with anticipation. Well, not literally.]

Jack Gene – Valora’s locked on the Tequila Sunrise submission! This move traps both your arm and leg, making escape extremely difficult!

Bill Hughes – As cool as the move looks, there’s just no way AWS Man’s tapping out, especially not at this point in the match. No [bleep]ing way.

Jack Gene – Really, Bill, I’m sure there are some kids watching this. Could you try to at least be professional enough not to curse every other sentence?

Bill Hughes – …What, you want me to do it every [bleep]ing sentence?

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) screams in agony as he tries dragging himself towards the ropes with his free arm and leg. Pyre calmly crouches down next to his stable’s leader, inquiring if he wants to submit. Despite the jeers of the crowd and chants for him to tap, the Insane One continues attempting to pull himself closer to freedom, without making much progress. Finally he sinks down to the mat and looks at Pyre.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Ahhhhhhh-freakin’-hhhh! Pyrite, get her the freak off of me!

Adam Pyre – Are you saying you submit?

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – No, just do your – ohhhhhhh! – job as my tag partner and freakin’ save me!

Adam Pyre – But we’re not tag partners anymore. You walked out on me.

AWS Man (also known as Bill) – Are you still freakin’ mad – owwwwww! – about that? That was over a week ago! AHHHHHHH! Get freakin’ over it already and help me!

Jack Gene – AWS Man, literally begging the referee to intervene on his behalf. I don’t know what he wants Pyre to do, he’s pledged to be an unbiased official here. 

Bill Hughes – Oh, we all know that’s not going to happen. Eventually Pyre’s going to help one of them, so he might as well get over with now and make the right choice to help AWS Man. That on-again, off-again relationship with Valora isn’t healthy for him anyway.

[The Insane One pushes himself off the mat and gives one final cry of pain, then collapses back down, apparently unconscious.]

Bill Hughes – No, he’s passed out! I’ll never forgive Pyre if the match ends like this!

Jack Gene – AWS Man is in some serious trouble here! If he doesn’t come to in the next few moments, he’ll lose the match!

[Pyre bends over and picks up AWS Man (also known as Bill)’s hand to administer the consciousness test, but the Insane One snaps his eyes open and yanks Pyre off balance, causing him to fall on top of Valora and break her hold.]

Bill Hughes – Ha ha, yes! AWS Man never passed out! It was all a trick to get Pyre to grab his arm!

Jack Gene – Now, those kinds of shenanigans would definitely be grounds for disqualification in a normal match. But considering this is a Great Lakes title match on PPV, I suppose I don’t blame Pyre if he lets the match continue. He has to lay down some kind of law in this match to keep this kind of thing from happening again, though.

[Valora storms to her feet with a murderous look in her eye and shoves Pyre backwards just as he’s getting up as well.]

Valora – What the [bleep] was that, pendejo? You really siding with your boytoy here over me?

Jack Gene – Valora’s back was to Pyre while she had that submission applied, I don’t think she even saw what happened.

Bill Hughes – Uh oh, looks like Pyre’s not getting any tonight. Heh heh, a little trouble in paradise… Hey, and that’s one of Valora’s move names! What a coinkydink!

[Pyre raises his hands and tries to explain AWS Man (also known as Bill) pulled him into her, but Valora just rolls her eyes and turns back to her opponent. The Hall of Famer is still gingerly getting up, trying to restores feeling to his right arm and leg. Valora moves in and grabs his arm for an Irish whip, but AWS Man (also known as Bill) suddenly pivots and grabs her in a headlock with his other arm, then twists his hips to take her down to the mat. He keeps the headlock clamped on, trying to squeeze the life out of Valora’s smaller frame, until she manages to buck her body and scissor her legs around the Insane One’s neck, pulling him off the headlock. AWS Man (also known as Bill) is quick to slip out of her leg hold, kipping up to his feet while Valora rolls back up to her own.]

Jack Gene – With the exception of Valora trapping AWS Man in that Tequila Sunrise for a good stretch of time, so far these two have been very evenly matched. For the most part, AWS Man’s not even playing as dirty as we’ve often seen him get. Do you think that’s out of respect for Valora as a member of his stable, and as the co-holder of the HOW tag belts?

Bill Hughes – I don’t know that AWS Man really respects anyone besides himself. But if there is anyone else he holds any respect for, it’s got to be Valora. Honestly, though, I think he’s keeping this fairly clean because he knows Valora can get just as dirty as he can, if not more.

[As they approach each other again, Valora is the first this time to dart around AWS Man (also known as Bill), grabbing him in a Tazzmission and quickly dropping to her back. The Insane One struggles on the mat, but again finds himself in the middle of the ring without a rope in sight.]

Jack Gene – Another submission by Valora! I never expected her to wrestle this technical a match, especially not after how incensed AWS Man’s made her! Apparently instead of just coming at him with blind fury, she’s channeled that anger into a desire to make him tap out, or at least to embarrass him on the mat.

Bill Hughes – I don’t know what’s gotten into her, but I want my old high-flying, crazy violent, hardcore bitch back. And I want her to stop trying to make AWS Man submit! It’s not going to happen, I tells ya!

[Pyre again squats down to check on the submission. AWS Man (also known as Bill) ignores him, as he starts to bridge himself up off the mat, with Valora still clinging to his back. Once he has his shoulders elevated, Pyre sees that Valora’s are touching the mat, and begins to count the pin. 1 … 2 … Realizing what’s happening just in time, Valora shoves the Insane One off of her and rolls away, looking even more pissed off than before at Pyre. Pyre demonstrates that her shoulders were pinned to the mat, but she just growls and roughly pushes him aside as she walks back towards the challenger.]

Jack Gene – It’s not really fair for Valora to be mad at Pyre over that. AWS Man really did have her legally pinned, which is as smart a counter to a katahajime that I’ve ever seen.

Bill Hughes – I told you, the man’s a mother[bleep]in’ genius in that ring! Betta recognize, son!

[As Valora reaches AWS Man (also known as Bill), he springs to life and hits her with a wild right hand that looks to mostly catch Valora in the throat. As she’s stunned from the blow, he whips her into the corner and charges in after her. But as she reaches the turnbuckle, Valora jumps onto the middle buckle, then springs off in a twisting crossbody to slam into the Insane One and take him down to the mat. Valora stays on for the cover as Pyre slides in. 1 … 2 … But AWS Man (also known as Bill) kicks out.]

Bill Hughes – A two count from Valora, which is all she’ll get unless she busts out the really big moves. AWS Man ain’t going down to no crossbody.

Jack Gene – Hey, people have been known to get caught by surprise by that move.

Bill Hughes – Jack, don’t be so … you.

[Valora gets up first, with her back to the Insane One. She glances over her shoulder while he makes it up as well, and leaps to hit him with a Pele kick. The blow glanced off his paintball mask, but still has enough force to send him stumbling backwards into the corner. Valora backs up, and charges into the corner to nail AWS Man (also known as Bill) with a jumping splash.]

Bill Hughes – With those airbags of Valora’s, would that even hurt? I know I wouldn’t mind her doing that to me a few dozen times … with no shirt on.

Jack Gene – Always a beacon of civility, Bill.

Bill Hughes – Yeah, that sounds like me.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) stumbles forward, and Valora whips him into the opposite corner. She builds up some steam and charges for another splash, but this time the Insane One gets his legs up, causing Valora to collide with a knee to the face and collapse to the mat.]

Bill Hughes – Score! Knee to the [bleep]ing face!

Jack Gene – This could be the worst called main event in WMW history.

Bill Hughes – Na, I’m sure I did way worse back when I was doing blow.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) pulls himself up to the top turnbuckle and prepares for the Win the Freakin’ Matchifier (shooting star press), but seeing that Valora is already rolling away, he hops back down. AWS Man (also known as Bill) wastes no time in yanking Valora to her feet by the hair, hooking her arms behind her back in a butterfly suplex, and nailing her with a knee to the face. But instead of only delivering one knee, as is usually the case with Take That, Freakin’ Subspace!, the Insane One keeps Valora’s arms trapped and delivers knee after knee, drawing plentiful boos from the crowd and even causing Pyre to look potentially concerned. Finally, after probably reaching double digits with the amount of knee strikes, AWS Man (also known as Bill) lets Valora collapse to the mat, where we can see that her nose is now busted open and she sporting bruises all over the rest of her face.]

Bill Hughes – Wow, that was … that was pretty brutal. No cursing even necessary to emphasize that one.

Jack Gene – I think it’s safe to say it’s no more Mr. Nice Insane One. With any other wrestler, I might be worried if we might need medical attention out here after that kind of vicious attack, but I’m pretty sure Valora will be OK. At the moment, though, she’s out of it.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) continues his attack by sitting on Valora sizeable chest and slapping her repeatedly on either side of her face. The Insane One doesn’t even bother to pin her arms with his knees as he usually does in the Slap the Freak Around, feeling confident that the GLC is too out of it to escape.]

Bill Hughes – Now Valora’s the one who might be in danger of tapping out, if she’s not too out of it after just having AWS Man play her face like a drum, with his knee as the stick. 

Jack Gene – Now, as confident as you were earlier that AWS Man wouldn’t tap, you should know that Valora would sooner die than submit.

Bill Hughes – Well … yeah, but I was just trying to add dramatic effect. We all know AWS Man never wins with this move, anyway.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) climbs off of Valora and raises his arms to the crowd, which meet him with even heavier boos. He turns towards Pyre and claps him on the shoulder, telling him to “keep up the good freakin’ work.” Pyre makes no response, his face not displaying any emotion.]

Bill Hughes – Ah ha! So they are in cahoots!

Jack Gene – Or AWS Man just thinks they are. I haven’t seen him do anything yet to intentionally benefit either participant…

Bill Hughes – Oh, shut up, nerd.

[The Insane One reaches down and again grabs a handful of Valora’s hair, using it to pull her up to her feet. He kicks her in the gut, then scoops her onto his shoulder for the Drop You On Your Freakin’ Face (Emerald Fusion). With Valora hung upside down over his shoulder he turns a circle in the ring, displaying her for the fans to see, and smacks her a few times on the rear end. But as he reaches up to hold her head so he can drive it into the mat, Valora suddenly squirms free, slipping off of AWS Man (also known as Bill)’s shoulder and landing behind him. She spins around and executes the Trouble in Paradise kick that catches the Insane One square in the paintball mask just as he turns around.]

Jack Gene – Trouble in Paradise! You referenced it earlier, and there’s the devastating kick! AWS Man is out like a light, and I think he can kiss goodbye to his plans of regaining the Great Lakes title!

Bill Hughes – No! I just said the move’s name by coincidence earlier! I didn’t want her to really do it!

[Valora drapes herself over AWS Man (also known as Bill) for the cover, which Adam Pyre drops down to make. He makes an especially meticulous effort to check the Insane One’s shoulders this time, even though they’re plainly flat on the mat. As Valora raises her head to yell at Adam, he finally starts the count. 1 ..... 2 ........ As Pyre raises his arm with exaggerated flourish for the last count, AWS Man (also known as Bill) kicks out. Valora immediately jumps to her feet, delivering a few stomps to keep the Insane One down before turning her attention to Pyre. He simply crosses his arms over his chest and returns her stare, not backing down.]

Bill Hughes – Told you! Adam still remembers what Valora did to him last month when the tables were turned, which was waaaay worse than AWS Man walking out of their tag match last week! All AWS Man cost him was a victory in a tag tournament that they couldn’t win at this point anyway, but Valora kept Pyre from finally winning some WMW singles gold. And now she’s getting a taste of her own medicine! Even if I did enjoy her screwing Pyre over at Ides…

Jack Gene – Well, I guess you have a point, but I have to admit I didn’t expect to see him actually give a slow count for Valora. I’m not sure why I was expecting integrity out of Adam Pyre, but this still disappoints me.

[Valora looks out at the audience for a few moments, then abruptly turns back and spits in Pyre’s face, most of it landing on his cheek. He doesn’t even bother to wipe it off right away, instead pointing behind Valora. She turns around, half-crouched to avoid whatever move from AWS Man (also known as Bill) is aimed her way, but is instead surprised to see that he’s rolled out of the ring and is now lying facedown on the mat.]

Jack Gene – AWS Man’s trying to take a breather outside, but Pyre just sold out his position, and now he’s a sitting duck without realizing it.

Bill Hughes – Man, whose side is this guy on, anyway? Pyre should’ve distracted her longer!

[Valora grins and hops over the top rope to land on the apron in front of the Insane One. She then jumps up to the middle rope and springs off with an Asai moonsault, but as soon as she flies off AWS Man (also known as Bill) rolls out of the way. Valora sees the movement while in midair and adjusts to land on her feet, drawing impressed chatter from the crowd. No sooner does she land than she has to think fast again, as she catches Pen just in time to avoid hitting her face after the Insane One threw the spatula at her. But she can’t react in time to avoid the Von Freakinator (Van Daminator with a poodle), which kicks the spatula into her face full-force.]

Jack Gene – Von Freakinator, with Pen subbing in for the live poodle! 

Bill Hughes – Aw, he never actually uses a poodle. That move description is false advertisement.

Jack Gene – AWS Man must have grabbed Pen on his way out of the ring, and was hiding the trusty inanimate object underneath him while he waited on Valora. Clever, but now he’s got to get her in the ring to capitalize.

[The Insane One picks Valora up and rolls her into the ring. He slides in after her and drags her away from the ropes before covering. Pyre drops down for the count. 1 … 2 … But Valora kicks out. AWS Man (also known as Bill) sits up and pounds the mat in irritation. He looks over at Pyre with a slightly confused expression in his eyes, but just shakes his head and focuses his attention back on Valora.]

Jack Gene – That certainly wasn’t a slow count like the one Pyre gave Valora, but I don’t think it was as fast as the Insane One was expecting, either. Apparently AWS Man’s still going to have to earn this victory.

Bill Hughes – That can be done. Valora will still be out of it for a while. She may be a Hardcore Goddess and all, but Pen’s the World’s Deadliest Inanimate Object.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) hangs back and lets Valora struggle up to her feet. As she gets up, he rears back and catches her with a paintbrush slap so hard it sends her back to her knees.]

Bill Hughes – BITCH SLAP! Hahaha, you have to admit that was pretty funny.

Jack Gene – I fail to see the humor. But man, that’s going to leave a mark…

[From her position, the Insane One pulls Valora into a standing headscissors. He lifts her up into a crucifix powerbomb, letting her rest on his shoulders for a moment before tossing her off. But as he does so, she reverses into a hurracanrana. Valora jumps back up and bounces off the ropes, catching AWS Man (also known as Bill) with a scissor kick as he tries to stand back up. He falls back to the mat, rolling over into a corner.]

Jack Gene – I think that slap just woke Valora up! She seems to have gotten a second wind, at least.

Bill Hughes – It’s all the crazy drugs from south of the border pumping through her system. Come on, Jack, you don’t really believe she naturally doesn’t feel pain, do you? But anybody’s going to have a hard time feeling something after some “Mexican jumping beans” chased by a shot of tequila.

Jack Gene – I don’t know if that’s more racist or just retarded.

[Valora walks over to the corner and stands her challenger up. She grabs him in a front facelock and climbs to the middle turnbuckle. She swings herself off for a tornado DDT, but mid-move AWS Man (also known as Bill) shoves her off. She lands on her feet, and takes one step forward right into a Knock Your Freakin’ Head Off thrust kick, courtesy of the Insane One.]

Bill Hughes – Knock Your Freakin’ Head Off! Valora’s laid out right near the corner, and… Yes! He’s climbing the turnbuckle! AWS Man’s bringing this one home!

Jack Gene – If AWS Man hits his trademark finisher here, we’re going to see a new Great Lakes champion, as well as a new record set for most GLC wins!

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) pauses on the top turnbuckle for a moment to bask in the boos of the crowd, before jumping off and nailing a picture perfect Win the Freakin’ Matchifier onto Valora’s body. He pops up and sits back holding his ribs for a moment, before collapsing forward for the cover.]

Bill Hughes – YES! YES! He did it! I love Valora, but this is history being made! You count that pin for your man, Pyre!

[Pyre slides in for the cover, again checking Valora’s shoulders before starting the count. 1 ... 2 ..... 3- But Valora gets the shoulder up at the last possible moment.]

Jack Gene – She kicked out! Valora just kicked out of the Win the Freakin’ Matchifier! My God, I can’t believe it! I don’t think anyone’s ever done that before!

Bill Hughes – WHAT?! The count was slow! It had to have been!

Jack Gene – I don’t know about that, Bill. Besides Pyre taking his time to start counting, which he’s done for every fall, it looked on the up and up to me. I think Valora probably would’ve kicked out with any referee, but with that count literally coming down to the smallest fraction of a section, it’s impossible to say for sure.

[AWS Man (also known as Bill) is obviously of the opinion that Jack is wrong. He pounds the mat over and over, before thrusting his finger into Pyre’s face and screaming at him.]

AWS Man (also known as Bill) - Make your freakin’ refereeing better!

[Pyre just looks back with a strange little smirk on his face. This only further infuriates the Insane One, who stands up and shoves Pyre back a few steps. Pyre doesn’t retaliate, but instead scratches his chin and looks to the crowd, as if for approval for something. AWS Man (also known as Bill) looks down at the mat for a moment, then tries for a Knock Your Freakin’ Head Off, but Pyre sidesteps it. The Insane One turns around in time to see another Trouble in Paradise coming his way from Valora. He ducks it in the nick of time, and straightens up only to be nailed with the Six Minute Miracle (skipping hook kick) from Pyre.]

Bill Hughes – NOOOO! Pyre just laid hands … well, feet, on a wrestler! He’s supposed to be impartial!

Jack Gene – Just not when he’s helping out AWS Man, right?

Bill Hughes – Well, of course not THEN. Otherwise he couldn’t help him out!

[Valora looks back and forth between AWS Man (also known as Bill)’s prone body and Adam Pyre. Pyre stands back and gives her the “go ahead” gesture. Valora shrugs and runs over to the turnbuckle, vaulting to the top turnbuckle and flying back onto the Insane One with the Aztec Moonsault. She stays on for the cover, as Pyre drops down and wastes no time checking the shoulders this time before starting his count. 1 … 2 … 3! “Meaning of Life” plays as Pyre is handed the Great Lakes title belt from a ring attendant and helps Valora to her feet so he can hand it to her. He raises her other arm in the air, as Valora breathes heavily and reaches up to feel the blood still running out of her nose. She takes a small taste of it, causing her to smile as the crowd continues to go crazy.]

Jack Gene – Valora retains her title, thanks in no small part to Adam Pyre! Of course, I think she may have won the match quite a bit earlier if he hadn’t counted slowly after the Trouble in Paradise kick, so I guess it all evens out.

Bill Hughes – No, it does not even out! You know I love Valora, but AWS Man was screwed tonight, by a crooked mohawked ref! Adam Pyre is going to have hell to pay for this, and he’s almost definitely going to be kicked out of That Damn Awesome!

Jack Gene – What makes you think he still has that kind of authority? Valora and AWS Man seemed to be fighting for undisputed control of TDA! tonight just as much as they were fighting for any title. I think the Insane One just lost his title opportunity and his status as TDA! leader in one fell swoop.

Bill Hughes – …Well, I’m gonna go eat a [bleep]load of chocolate to fill this gaping numbness inside of me.

Jack Gene – And I’m going to see how many complaints we’ve received over your language tonight. Thank you for joining us, everyone, and see you in two weeks for Graveyard Shift 116!

Writer: Scotty, Amanda and Aaron

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[The crowd is now going completely berserk as trash flies towards the ring and security is having to hold many fans back from jumping the barricades theirselves.  Scotty picks up the HOW Tag Team titles and hands one to Carmen as they both raise the title belts over their heads.]

Scottywood - The winners of this match and the NEW HOW Tag Team champions.... Scottywood and Carmen Jennings!!!!

[The two roll out of the ring and make their way up the entrance ramp holding their newly "won" titles up and just loving the negative reaction from the WMW fans.]

Jack Gene - I find that really annoying.

Bill Hughes - You know what I find annoying? The fact that you won't let me say that Chance Wolfington is a [bleep]ing [bleep].

[The scene fades.]